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So God Told You To Write a Book - Now What?

Wendy Jo Cerna

Booking Overview

This podcast spotlights Christian-facing writing guidance from an author host, helping listeners start, finish, and publish books across traditional, hybrid, and self-publishing paths. It’s a strong PR target for publishing-industry authors and writing coaches who can share process, faith-driven craft, and practical publication lessons.

Metrics

Episodes: 38

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: < 100

Gender skew: Female

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 348 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

wjcernaauthor@gmail.com

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Host

Wendy Jo Cerna - Author Wendy Jo Cerna provides writing tips and writing inspiration for people who feel called to write a book but don’t know where to start or how to finish. The show includes her guest writers’ e...

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Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Published (or debut) book authors, often Christian-themed, preferably with clear publishing milestones (traditional, hybrid, or self-publishing experience) and a concrete writing process they can share (e.g., how a book idea evolved, how deadlines/word counts work, collaboration/series writing). Guests may also have industry roles in writing organizations or conferences.
Required Achievements:  
Published novels (often Christian fiction/nonfiction), Book releases tied to upcoming or recent publication dates, Participation in writers conferences/critique groups, Leadership or executive roles in writers organizations and awards (for some guests)

Recent Guest Discussions

Ocieanna Fleiss - Publishing Journey Across Multiple Genres (memoir, Romance, Cozy Mystery, Devotional) And How Collaboration/series Production And Editing Contributed To Her Work.

Eva Marie Everson - Development Of A Southern Fiction Novel From Column/exercise Into A Full Novel; Goals/deadlines In Writing; Balancing Writing With Real Life; Roles In Christian Writing Organizations.

Karen Higgins - Long Path To Publication; Balancing Homeschooling/teaching With Writing; Using Conferences And Critique Groups To Hone Craft; Building A Series Storyline Over Time.

Recent Topics

Book Publishing, Writing, Self Publishing, Traditional Publishing, Hybrid Publishing

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
So God Told You To Write a Book - Now What?
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D.E. Carlson - Fantasy - Empire of Ash & Song

October 08, 2026

Fantasy author D.E. Carlson (aka Dorothy) is with me in Episode 3 of Season 3. She is the author of the Empire of Ash & Song trilogy as well as several novellas. Also, the second book of the Empire of Blood & Storm series is due out in early 2027. Her own story of moving through loss and grief to storyteller is a true beauty for ashes transformation. Dorothy is an indie author who has built a strong fan base through intentional community platforms and marketing investments like Kickst...

Tirzah Rae - YA Fantasy - Land of Guiding Lies

October 01, 2026

Episode 2 of Season 3 is with debut novelist, Tirzah Rae. Her YA fantasy book, Land of Guiding Lies, was released in September of 2026. Packed with three young protagonists weaving their way through a tumultuous time in the land of Panthera, the story has everything fantasy fans will love - world building complete with historical archives and language, brave but flawed heroes, villains expected as well as surprising and, of course, a bit of magic. In this interview, we explore the decade long...

Jason Godinho - Fasting for Freedom - Memoir

September 24, 2026

We're into Season 3 of the podcast! In Episode 1, I interview Jason Godinho the author of the memoir Fasting For Freedom. Is it a book about prayer and fasting? Yes, but it is about so much more. Jason transparently and powerfully lays bare in the book the time he very unexpectedly spent in federal prison. You'll have to listen to hear the details of how that all transpired but let's just say it was not for any violent crime but rather for a crime incubated by hubris. As a beli...

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How do I get in touch with So God Told You To Write a Book - Now What??

So God Told You To Write a Book - Now What? is hosted by Wendy Jo Cerna. Its publicly listed email is wjcernaauthor@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for So God Told You To Write a Book - Now What??

The publicly listed email for So God Told You To Write a Book - Now What?: wjcernaauthor@gmail.com.

How many listeners does So God Told You To Write a Book - Now What? have?

Podseeker estimates So God Told You To Write a Book - Now What? reaches fewer than 100 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for So God Told You To Write a Book - Now What??

So God Told You To Write a Book - Now What? typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Published (or debut) book authors, often Christian-themed, preferably with clear publishing milestones (traditional, hybrid, or self-publishing experience) and a concrete writing process they can share (e.g., how a book idea evolved, how deadlines/word counts work, collaboration/series writing). Guests may also have industry roles in writing organizations or conferences. Common among recent guests: Published novels (often Christian fiction/nonfiction); Book releases tied to upcoming or recent publication dates; Participation in writers conferences/critique groups. Recent guests include Ocieanna Fleiss, Eva Marie Everson, and Karen Higgins.

How hard is it to get booked on So God Told You To Write a Book - Now What??

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does So God Told You To Write a Book - Now What? cover?

Recent episodes cover Book Publishing, Writing, Self Publishing, Traditional Publishing, and Hybrid Publishing. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

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