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Pencils&Lipstick podcast

Hosted by Kat Caldwell · arts · EN · 265 episodes

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About this Podcast:

On the Pencils&Lipstick podcast Kat talks to authors, editors and other professionals in the writing and publishing field to learn more about the craft of writing. If you're a writer or just love listening to author interviews about writing, Pencils&Lipstick is about to be your newest favorite podcast.

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36%

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Selective

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Questions about Pencils&Lipstick podcast

What is Pencils&Lipstick podcast about?

On the Pencils&Lipstick podcast Kat talks to authors, editors and other professionals in the writing and publishing field to learn more about the craft of writing. If you're a writer or just love listening to author interviews about writing, Pencils&Lipstick is about to be your newest favorite podcast.

Who hosts Pencils&Lipstick podcast?

Pencils&Lipstick podcast is hosted by Kat Caldwell. The show has published 265 episodes to date.

What has Pencils&Lipstick podcast covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Ep 329 Writing When Life is Full with guest Jaime Bradley" (19 October 2026), "Ep 328 From Pantser to Plotter as a Cozy Mystery Writer with Naomi Kuttner" (12 October 2026), and "Ep 327 You’re Never Too Young to Publish with Gracie Macpherson" (5 October 2026).

How often does Pencils&Lipstick podcast publish?

Pencils&Lipstick podcast publishes roughly weekly across 265 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Pencils&Lipstick podcast?

Booking probability for Pencils&Lipstick podcast is 36%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Pencils&Lipstick podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Pencils&Lipstick podcast's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch Pencils&Lipstick podcast?

The strongest fits for Pencils&Lipstick podcast are News, Magazine & Book Publishing. Pencils&Lipstick podcast has an arts audience.

About the host

Kat Caldwell hosts Pencils&Lipstick podcast, an arts show with 265 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Episode #329

    Ep 329 Writing When Life is Full with guest Jaime Bradley

    Oct 19, 2026—S1

    From sneaking Nora Roberts novels between farm chores on her family’s Vermont dairy farm to wrangling four kids and numerous animals today, Jaime’s life has been filled with real-world romance. A former Wyoming cowgirl...

  • Episode #328

    Ep 328 From Pantser to Plotter as a Cozy Mystery Writer with Naomi Kuttner

    Oct 12, 2026—S1

    Naomi Kuttner is a... - cozy mystery & fantasy writer living in New Zealand - likes coffee, dark chocolate, & reading in the sun - lives 2 hours from Hobbiton - still not quite sure about the Oxford comma. When not busy...

  • Episode #327

    Ep 327 You’re Never Too Young to Publish with Gracie Macpherson

    Oct 5, 2026—S1

    Grace MacPherson is a Christian fantasy author who writes about sacrifice, redemption, and the triumph of good over evil. She is a baptized child of God, daughter to Ryan and Marie MacPherson, and older sister to six...

  • Episode #326

    Ep 326 Rewriting Happily Ever After with JM Hackman

    Sep 28, 2026—S1

    JM is an author who loves thunderstorms, bookstores, and happy endings. She's never met a reading nook she didn’t like, and she prefers soul talk to small talk. When she's not writing, reading, or crafting, she spend...

  • Episode #325

    Ep 325 Stop Throwing Spaghetti Craft&Connect #5

    Sep 21, 2026—S1

    Follow Becky Grogan on Instagram and send her marketing questions! https://www.instagram.com/beckythebookcoach/ Sign up for my writers' newsletter to learn more about the craft of writing, know when my workshops are and...

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  • Episode #324

    Ep 324 Writing Her Grandparents' Escape with Ann Marie Stewart

    Sep 14, 2026—S1

    ANN MARIE STEWART is the Christy Award ®  winning author of STARS IN THE GRASS. As a teacher, singer, actress, and filmmaker, Ann has a unique perspective and is prepared to tell and sell a story. The...

  • Episode #323

    Ep 323 Romance with Glamour and a Twist with Darlene Corbett

    Aug 31, 2026—S1

    Darlene’s favorite activities are writing, speaking and helping people. Luckily, this published authors life combines all these loves. Ms. Corbett is a writer, published author, and therapist. Her writing is...

  • Episode #322

    Ep 322 Building an Author Brand that Breaks the Rules with JD Barker

    Aug 24, 2026—S1

    J.D. Barker (Jonathan Dylan Barker) is a  New York Times  and international bestselling American author whose work has been broadly described as suspense thrillers, often incorporating elements of horror...

  • Episode #321

    Ep 321 The Long Game of Writing with Liberty Speidel

    Aug 17, 2026—S1

    Liberty Speidel Hardt is a Kansas City-based author who writes urban fantasy mysteries featuring characters so persistent they literally won't shut up until their stories hit the page. With 13 published titles and a...

  • Episode #320

    Ep 320 Your Character Should Hurt Those They Love

    Aug 10, 2026—S1

    Your characters should be hurting those they love. That is what makes a great character. Join Becky Grogan's The Writer's Pulse to get personalized marketing help for your book...

  • Episode #319

    Ep 319 Coming Back from Burnout with Jane Daly

    Jul 13, 2026—S1

    Jane Daly started her career with the memoir of losing her adult son called Because of Grace. The book launched her writing and gave hope to many other mothers experiencing grief. After writing another memoir, The...

  • Episode #318

    Ep 318 More Than Books: A Practical Approach to Indie Publishing with Stacia Lowe

    Jul 6, 2026—S1

    In this episode I'm chatting with Stacia Lowe about how she built an author career by combining her passions for storytelling, knitting, and financial literacy while raising four sons. She discusses writing middle grade...

  • Episode #317

    Ep 317 The Business of Being an Author with Neil Plakcy

    Jun 29, 2026—S1

    Neil and Kat discuss Neil's journey from traditionally published author to successful indie novelist, exploring why he writes across mystery and romance without using multiple pen names and how publishing has evolved...

  • Episode #316

    Ep 316 Writing Isn't Just for Twenty-Somethings with Shimrit Hanes

    Jun 22, 2026—S1

    Get ready for Summer! I have a bunch of interviews lined up for you! To start things off, we have Shimrit Hanes. She spent most of her life as a professional musician but has taken to writing now. Check out more about...

  • Episode #315

    Ep 315 Craft&Connect: Marketing in the Summertime

    Jun 15, 2026—S1

    Be sure to check out Becky's website at https://www.beckythebookcoach.com/ . Get on her newsletter and check out her free resources. Today we are talking about the things that you can do this summer to practice or start...

  • Episode #314

    Ep 314 The Indy Author with Matty Dalrymple

    Jun 8, 2026—S1

    Matty Dalrymple (DAL-rim-ple) is the author of the Lizzy Ballard Thrillers and the Ann Kinnear Suspense Novels and Suspense Shorts. She is a member of International Thriller Writers and Sisters in...

  • Episode #313

    Ep 313 A Book A Month with Peter DeHaan

    Jun 1, 2026—S1

    Peter Lyle DeHaan is an entrepreneur and businessman who has started, managed, and owned multiple businesses over his career. Common themes at every turn have included customer service, sales and marketing, and...

  • Episode #312

    Ep 312 Niching Genres and Romancing Your Readers with Laura Cheever

    May 25, 2026—S1

    Laura Cheever writes fantasy novels with strong Christian themes and an emphasis on romance within seasoned marriages. She is the author of Chosen of the Tapestry, Lost King of the Pattern, Mending and...

  • Episode #311

    Ep 311 Craft&Connect #4: Where to Find Your Ideal Reader with guest Becky Grogan

    May 18, 2026—S1

    This week on Craft&Connect we continue our chat about Ideal Readers, this time focusing on where to find them If you missed the worksheet from last marketing episode, you can find that here...

  • Episode #310

    Ep 310 Writing for the Male Reader with Henry Brown

    May 11, 2026—S1

    You can find Henry on his Virtual Pulp website ( https://www.virtualpulppress.com ) and on Amazon.com . His comic Threat Quotient is live on Kickstarter right now. Check it out here. And he writes on Substack as Machine...

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