Jeniffer Thompson
Writer. Reader. Interviewer. Cohost of The Premise Podcast. I help authors build brands + websites. Cofounder of the San Diego Writers Festival. Chicken-mama.
Appears in 105 Episodes
022 - Carlos De Los Rios - Screenplay Writer, Author, Poet
Carlos De Los Rios is a Screenwriter, poet, and author and he has some theories about how the pandemic is affecting, and will continue to affect the film industry. If...
021 - Jason Stanley - Philosopher, Author - How Fascism Works: The Politics of Us and Them
Fascism. It’s a term that gets thrown around a lot. But what, really, does it mean? Jason Stanley, Philosopher and Yale Professor explains it. Because if you don’t kno...
020 - Mark Coker - Founder of Smashwords and Author
If you've got beef with Amazon and KDP, this episode is for you. Mark Coker tells you all you need to know as an author about how Amazon works, and uses creative analo...
019 - Keith Rosson - Author - Road Seven
Being a novelist isn't for the faint of heart. It takes, persistence, dedication and a willingness to write that sh**ty first draft. Genre-bending author, artist, and ...
018 - Creativity in the Time of COVID-19 with Marni Freedman
Physical Distancing is altering our lives, and in many ways, for the better. We're adapting and rising to the occasion. It's allowed time for introspection and the liv...
017 - Jerry Yudelson - Author - The Godfather of Green: An Eco-Spiritual Memoir
It's the 50th anniversary of Earth Day and we're still facing some of the same issues we were then. But things have also changed for the better and there is hope. Jerr...
016 - Jeff Ourvan - Literary Agent, Author, Writing Coach, and Attorney (but we'll let that last one slide)
Pandemic grooming, the romance of rocks, and of course a whole lot of information on the publishing world via agent, writer, still-licensed attorney, and practicing Bu...
015 - Eilene Zimmerman - Author Smacked: A Story of White-Collar Ambition, Addiction, and Tragedy
Hindsight is 20/20. Eilene Zimmerman, Journalist, and author of the new memoir, Smacked, used this realization to confront and expose a hidden reality that she person...
Bonus Episode - Warwick's Bookstore Hot Picks for the Lock Down
In this mini-episode Jeniffer is joined once again by Julie Slavinsky, Director of Events, at La Jolla's boutique bookstore, Warwick's. They chat about the effects of ...
014 - Elise Capron - Agent at the Sandra Dijkstra Literary Agency
Jeniffer and Chad talk to Elise about what the heck an agent does, how they help authors, and how the proposal process differs from fiction to nonfiction. We also expl...
013 - Tavia Gilbert - Audio Book Narrator, Writer, Producer and Performer
When we talk about pursuing our passion, it can tend to seem cliché. But when we think of it on a smaller level, and the many ways we can go about it, it just seems ne...
012 - Dr. Gloria Chance - Psychologist, Author, Innovation & Creativity Expert
Is creativity an innate gift of a lucky few? Or can we learn it? Dr. Gloria Chance is a Creativity Expert, and she says there's not only a way to learn creativity, but...
011 - Brooke Warner - Founder She Writes Press
We always admire someone who forges their own path, and doesn't take, 'No', for an answer. Because that's kind of what it takes to make it— in the world of publishing ...
010 - Susan Blackwell - Broadway, film & TV actor, Playwright
Is face licking appropriate behavior in today's climate? How do you make food in someone's mouth? What are Despair vampires? Is Chad the best Chad? This episode with B...
009 - Lisa See - Bestselling Author
Sometimes the small act of delving into your past can open whole new worlds. In the case of Lisa See, her curiosity lead her to explore, research and write her first b...
008 - Marika Flatt - Publicist PR By the Book
Do you know what a publicist actually does? Don't feel bad if you don't. Most people have no real idea either. And it's not like you see in the movies and on TV. If ...
007 - Belo Cipriani - Founder of Oleb Books
Ever wondered how your life would change if you lost your sight? Author, Entrepreneur and Advocate, Belo Cipriani offers a fascinating glimpse into that possibility.
Bonus Episode - Joe Ide Interview
Joe Ide, author of the bestselling IQ series, sits down with The Premise for a discussion about his repeated failures, rejection, and ultimate triumph. It's a quick 15...
006 - Mara Altman - Author of Gross Anatomy
Today's guest is Mara Altman, author of Gross Anatomy and Thanks for Coming. Jeniffer, Chad, and Mara jump right into fart talk in this one and discuss all those thing...
005 - Dr. Nan Wise - Why Good Sex Matters
Dr. Nan Wise, Neuroscientist, Sex Therapist, Glamour Columnist, and author of the newly released book, Why Good Sex Matters: Understanding the Neuroscience of Pleasur...