Listen "Author Talk - Holly B. Gutwillinger"
Episode Synopsis
CALLING ALL DOG LOVERSThis week, we are recovering from a chaotic (and snowy!) weekend as Aimee dreads her holiday laundry and Russell continues his fascinating deep dive into the world of "Dark Romance" book trends—specifically, why fans are getting tattoos of book quotes on their backs!Then, we have a heartwarming and insightful conversation with Canadian author Holly B. Gutwillinger. Holly joins us from Northern Ontario (where it's currently -20 degrees!) to discuss her upcoming novel, a story about healing, purpose, and the unique bond between humans and their rescue dogs.In this episode, we discuss:🐶 The Reality of Rescue Dogs: Holly shares the moving story of her own dogs, Sully and Cash, and the realization that you can't always "fix" a rescue dog—sometimes, love is about acceptance.✍️ Fiction with a Purpose: Why Holly chose to write a fictional story rather than a memoir to give her anxious dog, Sully, a voice.❄️ Life in Northern Ontario: Snowstorms, freezing temperatures, and finding inspiration in the quiet of winter.📚 Russell’s Genre Education: The team discusses book tattoos, sprayed edges, and why "Dark Romance" is taking over the book world.📖 The Writing Journey: Holly talks about finding her voice as a writer later in life and the therapeutic nature of storytelling.Tune in for a mix of laughs, touching dog stories, and a look at how fiction can help us understand the real world a little better.
More episodes of the podcast Author Talk
Author talk - Liisa Kovala
12/01/2026
Author Talk - Eric Fisher
29/12/2025
Author Talk - Seth Voorhees
15/12/2025
Author Talk - James Bow
08/12/2025
Author Talk - Just Us
01/12/2025
Author Talk - Kristine Jensen
17/11/2025
Author Talk - Rachel Burr
10/11/2025
Author Talk - Just Us
21/10/2025
Author Talk - Thomas Cullen
13/10/2025
ZARZA We are Zarza, the prestigious firm behind major projects in information technology.