From Childhood Dreams to Becoming a Published Author - The Inspiring Journey with Katie Mettner episode artwork

EPISODE · Apr 15, 2025 · 31 MIN

From Childhood Dreams to Becoming a Published Author - The Inspiring Journey with Katie Mettner

from The Fresh Fiction Podcast · host Fresh Fiction Media

Welcome to another episode of our video book club! We are thrilled to have author Katie Mettner as our special guest tonight. Explore Katie's incredible journey from being a medical transcriptionist and a passionate reader to becoming an amputee and eventually diving into the world of writing and self-publishing. Katie also discusses the importance of accurate representation of disabilities in literature, her shift from writing romantic suspense to thrillers with psychic elements, and her experiences with Harlequin's intrigue series. Stick around till the end for insights into her upcoming releases, and watch how Katie balances her personal life with her writing career. Don't miss this compelling episode filled with inspiration and creativity!   00:00 Introduction and Special Guest Introduction 00:42 Katie's Unique Story and Decorated Prosthetics 03:08 Crafting, Pinterest, and Creative Outlets 04:44 Journey into Writing and Self-Publishing 06:41 Representation of Disabilities in Romance 10:55 Transition to Thrillers and Suspense Writing 14:59 Writing Process and Challenges 20:20 Fresh Fiction Facts: Fun Q&A 28:08 Upcoming Projects and Closing Remarks DARK ENDINGS: https://freshfiction.com/book.php?id=139534 Katie Mettner: https://freshfiction.com/author.php?id=46190

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Apr 15, 2025

Embed this episode

NOW PLAYING

From Childhood Dreams to Becoming a Published Author - The Inspiring Journey with Katie Mettner

0:00 31:35

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of The Fresh Fiction Podcast?

This episode is 31 minutes long.

When was this The Fresh Fiction Podcast episode published?

This episode was published on April 15, 2025.

Can I download this The Fresh Fiction Podcast episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!