A PODCAST FOR FIRST-TIME AUTHORS

Your Book Is In There

Helping first-time authors finally write the book they can’t stop thinking about.

I accidentally decided to write a novel. Then I wrote another one.

Now I’m figuring it out — and taking you with me.

ENCOURAGEMENT, RESOURCES, AND HONEST CONVERSATIONS FOR PEOPLE WHO KNOW THERE’S A BOOK INSIDE THEM.

“Your book really is in there. Let’s get it out!”

LATEST EPISODES

New episodes every week

Episode 1

I accidentally wrote a novel (and then wrote another one)

How two novels happened during morning walks — and why you don’t need to have it all figured out to start.

Episode 2

I finished writing my novel… Now what?

Finishing your novel is supposed to feel amazing. And it does…. for about twelve minutes. Then you finally realize “Oh no! Now I have to figure out what to DO with this thing!”

Two novels coming soon in 2026

The Muzo Emerald Murders by Inger E Johnson front book cover
Veiled Halos - A Saga of Betrayal and Redemption by Inger E Johnson front cover image

Veiled Halos: A sweeping historical family saga of betrayal, faith, and redemption set in Colombia’s sugar-cane country. some halos are worn. Some are lived in secret. Some, in the end, are simply signed.

The Muzo Emerald Murders: A murder in Colombia’s emerald mines uncoves secrets powerful enough to destabilize governments.

Both debut novels from Inger Johnson — coming this summer.