In recent months, author and book coach Karmen Spiljak has been featured on three international podcasts.
Each offers a glimpse into her creative world and the layered themes that shape her work. From culinary noir to the challenges of writing in a second language, the conversations reveal an artist deeply attuned to the relationship between language, identity, and courage.
In Migrating Words, hosted by Admir Skodo, Karmen discussed her fascination with culinary noir and the supernatural, reflecting on how stories born from darkness often carry unexpected warmth. The conversation explored how food, fear, and how storytelling can help us navigate unsettling times.
Her interview on The Exophonic Writer Podcast turned the spotlight to the craft of writing in another language. Speaking with Zoe Gomez, they unpacked the subtleties of finding confidence in an unfamiliar linguistic space and learning to trust one’s voice.
The third feature, on Write It Scared Podcast, centred on courage, confidence, and the long journey to publication. Here, Karmen shared her path as an exophonic writer and spoke about the lessons gleaned from her experiences with short fiction and creative persistence. The conversation offers a candid look at the doubts, detours, and quiet triumphs that accompany a writer’s evolution.
