A Podcast for First-Time Authors
Your Book Is In There
Helping first-time authors finally write the book they can’t stop thinking about.
I accidentally decided to write a novel. Then I wrote another one. Now I’m figuring it out — and taking you with me.
Encouragement, resources, and honest conversations for people who know there’s a book inside them.
“Your book really is in there. Let’s get it out!”
Start here
Wherever you are on the journey, there is a way in.
Aspiring authors
New to writing and unsure where to begin? The podcast starts at the very beginning.
Readers
Here for the fiction? Meet Inger’s novels, Veiled Halos and The Muzo Emerald Murders.
Self-publishers
Ready to publish? Curated tools and platforms, plus honest red-flag warnings.
Stories That Stay With You
Explore Inger E. Johnson’s books and discover the stories behind each one.
Some halos are worn. Others are hidden. Veiled Halos is a story of betrayal, redemption, and the complicated paths people take when love, loyalty, and truth collide.
A gripping mystery set against the world of Colombian emeralds, where ambition, betrayal, and murder become intertwined with a story inspired by real places and history.
A powerful story of resilience, discovery, and the journey that continues long after we think we have reached the end of the road.
From the podcast
Practical, encouraging conversations for anyone who has ever thought, “I should write a book.”
Frequently asked questions
What is Your Book Is In There?
A podcast and author platform for first-time and aspiring writers, hosted by Inger Johnson, who shares what she is learning as she writes, publishes, and launches her own novels.
Who is the podcast for?
Anyone who believes they have a book inside them but is not sure how to begin. It starts at the beginning, with no prior experience required.
Where can I listen?
Every episode lives on the Episodes page, and the show is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, True Fans, and wherever you get your podcasts.
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New episodes, book news, and honest lessons from the writing life. Join the community or say hello.