In this episode, host Barbara Tucker sits down with Tulasi Acharya—author, educator, and passionate advocate for cultural understanding. Born and raised in Nepal, Acharya brings a unique global perspective to the conversation as he shares his journey from South Asia to the United States, navigating identities and storytelling along the way. With a PhD in Public Administration and a powerful voice in both creative and academic writing, Tulasi reflects on the power of language, the immigrant experience, and how literature can foster empathy across borders. Listeners will gain insight into his acclaimed novel Running from the Dreamland, as well as from his academic and nonfiction works, such as Sex, Gender and Disability in Nepal, and his commitment to promoting inclusive narratives. Whether you're an aspiring writer or someone interested in cross-cultural dialogue, this conversation offers both depth and heart. Don’t miss this meaningful exchange about resilience, representation, and the transformative power of words.

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In this insightful solo episode, novelist Dr. Barbara Graham Tucker dives into her journey transitioning between traditional and self-publishing. Drawing from her experience, with three traditionally published novels followed by four self-published, she emphasizes the importance of thoughtful planning. Listeners will appreciate her candid reflection on creative control, financial realities, and the empowerment that comes from owning your work. A practical and honest guide for writers considering the self-publishing route.

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This week, Barbara Tucker sits down with Joy M. Walker—educator, adventurer, and author. Growing up as the youngest of six in an Indiana home filled with books and love, Joy developed a strong passion for reading and writing at an early age. After retiring from a 30-year career in physical education, she launched a second act: traveling the U.S. in a motor home, biking in all 50 states, and writing about her journey. Her debut book, Finding Joy in the West, encourages readers to embrace adventure and rediscover joy. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about stories, purpose, and reinvention.

In this episode, Barbara returns after a break to start the 7th season of Dialogues with Creators, where she interacts with people using their creative in unique ways. She talks with Kristine F. Anderson, award-winning fiction author of Crooked Truth, published by Mercer Press. Kristine earned a Ph.D. in Communicative Arts from Georgia State University and has worked as a freelance writer for national newspapers and magazines. She has also taught high school English at Southern Polytechnic State University (now part of Kennesaw State University) and Shorter College. Kristine and Barbara discuss the creative process behind a novel and what awards mean to writers.

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In this episode, Barbara explains three fundamentals for your novel: the spark, the character, and the plot.

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In this episode, Ryan Reece joins us again after three years. Ryan’s film Ilation has garnered almost 30 awards at film festivals nationwide. These include writing, production, and acting awards at both secular and faith-based venues. We discuss the process, why it resonates with people, the collaborative nature of creativity, and whether awards motivate or demotivate.

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Today’s guests have produced many fascinating works. Here are some links:

Cynthia Robinson Young: https://www.cynthiarobinsonyoung.com/

Rachel Landrum Crumble: https://poetteachermom.com/

Devereaux Chivington-Stebbins: https://www.csdevereaux.com/

Rebecca Lefkoff: Hot for Teacher, An Apple a Day

Tucker Pennington: http://tuckerpennington.com/

Chattanooga Writers Guild https://chattanoogawritersguild.org/

Following up on an earlier episode where she discussed how novel writing may or may not be a choice for everyone who aspires to it, Barbara Tucker turns to a more hopeful message of how you can build a foundation to write a novel.

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