The Reality Writes Podcast stars bestselling mystery author Ellie Alexander and her Tech Guy husband as they reveal the ins and outs of writing. Ellie, who has written for big names like Macmillan and Simon & Schuster, and indie publishers like Storm, shares her journey from story ideas to publishing. Together, they dive into the highs, lows, and funny moments of creating captivating stories. With a blend of humor and honesty, Reality Writes offers a behind-the-scenes look at the writing world. So grab your coffee (or wine) and join Ellie and the Tech Guy for some story-spinning secrets.
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Signup to Generate a PitchThe Reality Writes Podcast stars bestselling mystery author Ellie Alexander and her Tech Guy husband as they reveal the ins and outs of writing. Ellie, who has written for big names like Macmillan and Simon & Schuster, and indie publishers like Storm, shares her journey from story ideas to publishing.
Recent episodes include "Four Years of Mystery Fest: Highlights and What’s Next" (30 October 2026, 35 minutes), "Inside A Murder at Midnight, A Spoiler-Free Sneak Peek" (1 October 2026, 31 minutes), and "How an Audiobook Gets Made, Inside Narration With Victoria Lynn Arbor" (24 September 2026, 41 minutes).
Reality Writes publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 33 minutes.
Booking probability for Reality Writes is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Reality Writes requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Reality Writes's contact route on record: public web form.
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Episode #34
Send us a message! The Ashland Mystery Fest just wrapped its fourth year, and The Tech Guy and I are still riding high while we recap all of it for you. We talk through our favorite moments like the hilarious and...
Episode #33
Send us a message! This episode opens with an excerpt from A Murder at Midnight, book four in the Novel Detectives, releasing October 13th. Then The Tech Guy and I discuss the book, spoiler-free, of course. When a...
Episode #32
Send us a message! Have you ever wondered what actually goes into making an audiobook? If so, you're in luck because this week I'm joined by my friend Victoria Lynn Arbor, a professional audiobook narrator. We talk...
Episode #30
Send us a message! We open this episode with an actual excerpt from The Pumpkin Vice Café, book 23 in my Bakeshop Mystery Series, releasing September 29th. Then The Tech Guy and I give a spoiler-free (of course)...
Episode #29
Send us a message! A Fall to Remember is out this week. YAY! So, it's the perfect time to talk marketing. Are you writing a book? Congrats! However, did you know that the real work begins once you've finished? The Tech...
Episode #28
Send us a message! To AI or not to AI? For me, it's not really a question and, in this episode of Reality Writes, I tell you why. The Tech Guy and I get behind the mics for an honest look at AI as seen from both...
Episode #27
Send us a message! Summer is flying by, darlings, so I'm calling this one the Last Chance Summer Dance. The Tech Guy and I share what we've been reading plus the towering TBR stacks sitting on our nightstands. We've got...
Episode #26
Send us a message! Fall is my favorite season, darlings, so of course I set a whole book there. With A Fall to Remember arriving September 1st, The Tech Guy and I sat down for a spoiler-free deep dive into my new...
Episode #25
Send us a message! We're back from our travels, darlings, and my inbox was overflowing, so we did the only sensible thing and turned your questions into an episode. This one is a true grab bag, pulled from the messages...
Episode #24
Send us a message! Picture yourself stepping into a real-life cozy mystery — stunning fall foliage, charming streets, and 14 authors who can't wait to meet you. That's the Ashland Mystery Festival. In this episode...
Episode #23
<p>Send us a message!</p><p>Book three in the Novel Detectives is almost here! I sit down with the Tech Guy to preview A Murder at the Mansion, out July 21st, and this one comes with a first: an actual pet in the plot...
Episode #22
<p>Send us a message!</p><p>There is an unspoken agreement between every cozy mystery author and her readers. Nobody signs it, but every cozy lover knows exactly what it says and can feel it the moment something goes...
Episode #22
Send us a message! There is an unspoken agreement between every cozy mystery author and her readers. Nobody signs it, but every cozy lover knows exactly what it says and can feel it the moment something goes wrong. In...
Episode #21
<p>Send us a message!</p><p>Five more bookish hills. One major disagreement. And The Tech Guy is confident he's going to win this one.</p><p>In this reader-focused follow-up to our fan-favorite Bookish Hills episode...
Episode #21
Send us a message! Five more bookish hills. One major disagreement. And The Tech Guy is confident he's going to win this one. In this reader-focused follow-up to our fan-favorite Bookish Hills episode, I'm sharing five...
Episode #20
Send us a message! Every book I've ever written started the same way: one word at a time. In this episode of Reality Writes, I walk you through my complete writing process. From the very beginning, when I was working...
Episode #20
<p>Send us a message!</p><p>Every book I've ever written started the same way: one word at a time.</p><p>In this episode of Reality Writes, I walk you through my complete writing process. From the very beginning, when I...
Episode #19
<p>Send us a message!</p><p>It's June, darlings, but we are diving headfirst into fall because that's just how publishing works, and also because fall is my favorite season and I refuse to apologize for it.</p><p>In...
Episode #18
<p>Send us a message!</p><p>Got writing questions? We've got answers. In this episode, The Tech Guy and I dig into the questions that land most in our inbox, starting with a great one from a writer, Matt, in Cleveland...
Episode #17
<p>Send us a message!</p><p>We're coming to you live from Leavenworth, Washington—the real-life Bavarian village from the Sloan Krause Mystery series! While I was busy signing books at A Book for All Seasons, The Tech...
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