The Iowa Fiction Show

By: Kristine Perkins
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  • Storytelling podcast by, for and about Iowans. New episodes bi-weekly. Hosted by Iowan Kristine, she interviews newbie and veteran authors alike. If you confuse Iowa, Idaho, and Ohio, we won't hold that against you. Tune in, and you'll soon learn the corn and pig state turns out excellent literary fiction and houses that writing university. No big deal, but we are home of "The Music Man," "What's Eating Gilbert Grape?" and the very first Rice Krispie Treat. If you're an aspiring author or have 10 published books under your belt, this podcast is for you. We'll talk with anyone and everyone on this path we call writing and cover all the things: traditional publishing, self-publishing, outlining, writing groups, workshops, plotting, character development, structure, pantser, plantser, writing community, marketing, dialogue, writing resources, editing, rewriting, desperation, pulling your hair out, burning your work, etc. We've all been there. So join us!
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  • S2, Ep. 6: Self-Publishing, Wattpad, Danielle Steel, and "The Rain Song"

    S2, Ep. 6: Self-Publishing, Wattpad, Danielle Steel, and "The Rain Song"
    May 11 2021

    Should you self-publish? Are you on Wattpad? Is fear holding you back from showing your writing? Kristine talks about the fear she's been holding onto and what finally made her decide to reveal the first chapter of her very first novel.

    Note from Kristine: I have so much respect for Danielle Steel. Seriously. Her work ethic is unmatched, and she raised 9 kids! Wow! There is much to learn from her, and I think the most important lesson I've learned so far is that you need to keep writing and working and getting better. 

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    16 mins
  • S2, Ep. 5: Original, Uncut "Farmer Boys," A Short Story

    S2, Ep. 5: Original, Uncut "Farmer Boys," A Short Story
    Apr 27 2021

    The full, uncut version of "Farmer Boys" before cutting more than half of the tale to be published in Local Honey | Midwest. 

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    28 mins
  • S2, Ep. 4: "Farmer Boys," A Short Story

    S2, Ep. 4: "Farmer Boys," A Short Story
    Apr 14 2021

    A friendly reminder to keep submitting and to write what you love. This short story was rejected by many (even The New Yorker), but after cutting more than half of the tale, "Farmers Boys" found a home with Local Honey | Midwest. 

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    25 mins

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