{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Ep. 799 \u2013 Love, Laughter, and Mafia Inspired Novels with Marianna Buffolino","description":" &quot;I just started writing and next thing you know I have a manuscript in front of me.&quot; - Marianna Buffolino  Today\u2019s featured award-winning author is a mom, wife, entrepreneur, and appellate paralegal, Marianna Buffolino. Marianna and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, her writing process, balancing writing life with mom life, and more!  &amp;nbsp;  Key Things You\u2019ll Learn:  What inspired Marianna to become an author  How her Italian heritage and other sources inspire her writings  What major setback led to Marianna creating more success  Marianna\u2019s advice for aspiring authors, especially romance novelists  &amp;nbsp;  Marianna\u2019s Site:  https:\/\/authormariannabuffolino.com\/  Marianna\u2019s Books:  https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/stores\/author\/B0BPS45N7D\/allbooks  &amp;nbsp;  The opening track is titled &quot;Money Trees&quot; by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure to visit his site and support his craft.  https:\/\/marcusd.net\/  Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmon Donate on PayPal: @DBrightmon Buy Me a Coffee: https:\/\/www.buymeacoffee.com\/dombrightmon  Get Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More:  https:\/\/www.teepublic.com\/stores\/dom-brightmon  &amp;nbsp;  You Might Also Like\u2026  &amp;nbsp;  Ep. 798 \u2013 Mixing Business with Pleasure to Publish Pleasurable Reads with Liv Arnold (@liv_au):   https:\/\/www.goingnorthpodcast.com\/ep-798-mixing-business-with-pleasure-to-publish-pleasurable-reads-with-liv-arnold-liv_au\/  &amp;nbsp;  Ep. 786 \u2013 Claim Your Inner Warrior Badass with Kate McKay (@Katemckay18):   https:\/\/www.goingnorthpodcast.com\/ep-786-claim-your-inner-warrior-badass-with-kate-mckay-katemckay18\/  &amp;nbsp;  Ep. 765 \u2013 Love Yourself to Health with Pam Sherman:   https:\/\/www.goingnorthpodcast.com\/ep-765-love-yourself-to-health-with-pam-sherman\/  &amp;nbsp;  Ep. 714 \u2013 \u201cDrink Wine and Be Beautiful\u201d with Kimberly Noel Sullivan (@KimberlyinRome):   https:\/\/www.goingnorthpodcast.com\/ep-714-drink-wine-and-be-beautiful-with-kimberly-noel-sullivan-kimberlyinrome\/  &amp;nbsp;  Ep. 769 \u2013 No More Faking It with Magda Kay:   https:\/\/www.goingnorthpodcast.com\/ep-769-no-more-faking-it-with-magda-kay\/  &amp;nbsp;  348.5 - \u201cTreasures of the Heart\u201d with Lawna Mackie (@Lawnamackie):   https:\/\/www.goingnorthpodcast.com\/3485-treasures-of-the-heart-with-lawna-mackie-lawnamackie\/  &amp;nbsp;  291 \u2013 \u201cUnleash the Goddess Within\u201d with Diane Vich (@dianevich) #C2H:   https:\/\/www.goingnorthpodcast.com\/291-unleash-the-goddess-within-with-diane-vich-dianevich-c2h\/  &amp;nbsp;  Ep. 382 \u2013 \u201cComing Out as Yourself\u201d with Stephanie Lavigne (@stephlavigne):  https:\/\/www.goingnorthpodcast.com\/ep-382-coming-out\/  &amp;nbsp;  Ep. 452 \u2013 \u201cWriting a Penetrating Tell-All Memoir\u201d with Karin Freeland (@KarinFreeland):   https:\/\/www.goingnorthpodcast.com\/ep-452-writing-a-tell-all-penetrating-memoir-with-karin-freeland-karinfreeland\/  &amp;nbsp;  Ep. 569 - &quot;The Other Goddess&quot; With Dr. Joanna Kujawa (@JoannaKAuthor):   https:\/\/www.goingnorthpodcast.com\/ep-569-the-other-goddess-with-dr-joanna-kujawa-joannakauthor\/  &amp;nbsp;  Ep. 640 \u2013 \u201cThe Way of Inanna\u201d with Seana Zelazo:   https:\/\/www.goingnorthpodcast.com\/ep-640-the-way-of-inanna-with-seana-zelazo\/  &amp;nbsp;  Ep. 526 \u2013 \u201cThe Subtle Art of Making Stuff Happen\u201d with Griselda Beck, MBA:   https:\/\/www.goingnorthpodcast.com\/ep-526-the-subtle-art-of-making-stuff-happen-with-griselda-beck-mba\/  &amp;nbsp;  Ep. 318 \u2013 \u201cBeautiful, Frightening and Silent\u201d with Jennifer Anne Gordon (@JenniferAnneGo5):   https:\/\/www.goingnorthpodcast.com\/ep-318-beautiful-frightening-and-silent-with-jennifer-anne-gordon-jenniferannego5\/  &amp;nbsp;  Ep. 314.5 (Holiday Bonus) \u2013 \u201cTurning Point\u201d with Kristy Smith (@kristynotkirsty):   https:\/\/www.goingnorthpodcast.com\/ep-3145-holiday-bonus-turning-point-with-kristy-smith-kristynotkirsty\/ ","author_name":"Going North Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/goingnorth.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/38388930\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/193555725"}