Pen to Pour-over: Kristin Helling on Words and Entrepreneurship

In today's fascinating episode, we sit down with Kristin Helling—a woman who drinks from many cups--most caffeinated. A thriller writer who enjoys taking her characters (and readers) on a journey, Kristin also co-owns a publishing imprint and owns a popular coffee house located near the banks of the Missouri River. When she's not penning suspenseful tales, she writes children's stories under the pen name Kristin Alis. Join us as we delve into her multifaceted career and explore how she balances fiction, business, and family life. Don't miss this exciting episode where business, literature, and life intersect in the most fascinating ways! Topics Discussed:   The Writer's Journey: What Kristin Writes and Why  We dive into Kristin's love for stories that involve journeys, whether it's across the globe, through space, or within oneself. What fuels her to write adult fiction thrillers and what's the motivation behind her pen name Kristin Alis for children's literature? The Business of Books: Wordwraith Books   Founded in 2014, Wordwraith Books is a publishing imprint Kristin co-owns. She shares her experiences, the ups and downs of having an imprint, and how it complements her own writing career. The Power of Comic Cons How authors can—and often should—use comic cons for marketing and bonding with other creatives. Coffee and Collaborations: The Book Nook at Parkville Coffee  Not only does Kristin own Parkville Coffee, but she also collaborates with local authors to open a book nook in the shop. We'll hear more about how this symbiosis enriches both her business and the local literary scene. Connect with Kristin www.kristinhelling.com www.parkvillecoffee.com https://wordwraiths.com/ Buy the books here. + + + NEXT WEEK: Author and animal rights lawyer Fred Kray, author of Broken, which looks into the mystery of the death--and possible murder--of Alydar, one of the greatest horses to ever race. +++ ⁠⁠"All the Fits That's News": Alex's Substack⁠⁠ (Free) Alex Greenwood on Medium: ⁠⁠https://a-greenwood.medium.com/⁠⁠ (Subscription) Follow him on X/Twitter:  ⁠⁠⁠@A_Greenwood⁠⁠⁠ Follow him on Threads: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.threads.net/@alexginkc⁠⁠⁠⁠ Catch Alex's rue Crime Show: GOING TO KILLING CITY. Listen on ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠, and wherever you get your pods! Listen in to⁠⁠ CHICA AND THE MAN.⁠⁠ Enjoyed the episode? Please leave us a review on your podcast platform of choice, and don't forget to subscribe for more literary journeys! ⁠⁠⁠LEAVE A REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS⁠⁠⁠ For show notes and more, visit the show website at ⁠⁠MGOPod.com⁠⁠. This Mysterious Goings On Podcast episode was recorded and mixed at Green Shebeen Studios in beautiful Kansas City, Missouri. Copyright 2023, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission. We are an Amazon Associates seller, and some of our links may earn us a commission.