Jun 11, 2026
What happens when you wake up one day dizzy and it never stops?
In this episode of Freelance Writing Direct, Estelle Erasmus talks with acclaimed author Rachel Weaver about her powerful new memoir, Dizzy. Rachel shares how she navigated nearly two decades of chronic illness before finding relief, and how she transformed...
Jun 4, 2026
Just in time for Pride month, in this heartfelt and often hilarious conversation, Estelle Erasmus talks with USA Today bestselling author Wade Rouse and his husband, Gary Edwards, about Wade's deeply personal new novel, That's What Friends Are For.
After publishing bestselling novels under the pen name Viola Shipman,...
May 28, 2026
In this episode of Freelance Writing Direct, Estelle Erasmus speaks with Carolyn Roy-Bornstein about restorative writing, burnout, and healing through storytelling.
Carolyn shares how writing became a lifeline after her son survived a devastating car accident that left him with a traumatic brain injury. She explains...
May 21, 2026
How to Get Published in The Persistent with Features Editor Paula Derrow
What makes a pitch stand out in today’s crowded publishing landscape? And what exactly are editors looking for from writers right now?
In this episode of Freelance Writing Direct, Estelle Erasmus speaks with writer and editor Paula...
May 14, 2026
What makes readers care about flawed characters making questionable decisions? In this episode of Freelance Writing Direct, Estelle Erasmus talks with bestselling author Vanessa Hua about her new novel Coyoteland and the craft behind creating emotionally layered fiction filled with tension, community, family dynamics,...