The Life-Changing Magic of Risk-Taking, with Jessica Payne

The Life-Changing Magic of Risk-Taking, with Jessica Payne

June 18, 2026 · 42 min · Episode 565

About this episode

Rachael Herron interviews Jessica Payne about the transformative power of taking risks in writing and life.

What do you get when you take a huge risk? Everything. Don’t miss this delightful chat with Jessica Payne about risk, ideas, and split keyboards!  Jessica Payne lives in Washington State with her daughter, husband, and an internet search history that would raise eyebrows. A firm believer in strong coffee and stronger women, she writes about mothers who know how to handle a sniper rifle and a carpool schedule with equal precision. When she's not writing, you'll find her trail running through the forests of the Pacific Northwest as she plots her next fictional murder. She has been featured on Cosmopolitan.com and People.com and Somebody Worth Killing is her most recent release.   🏠 Ink Village! Check it out here: http://rachaelherron.com/inkvillage (New perks, like editing! And quarterly online writing retreats included!) Ink In Your Veins: How Writers Actually Write (and how you can, too) Writing doesn't have to be so hard. With internationally bestselling author Rachael Herron, learn how to embrace ease, reject perfectionism, and finally create your perfect writing process. (Formerly known as How Do You Write) Come for inspiration, stay for lots more. 📙 Publish…

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Host: Rachael Herron

Guest: Jessica Payne

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Organizations: Cosmopolitan.com, People.com

Books & works: Somebody Worth Killing

Places: Washington State

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