495: Hot Seat Coaching: Producer Andrew Parrella Steps Out From Behind the Mic

Jennie Nash launches a brand-new Hot Seat Coaching series on the podcast—real, on-air coaching sessions where listeners get to hear a story develop in real time. In the first episode, Jennie brings podcast producer Andrew Parrella out from behind the microphone as he begins work on his first novel . Fresh off completing the Blueprint challenge, Andrew shares his gothic horror premise: a Dracula -inspired story set in 1920s London , where Abriana Harker —the daughter of Mina Harker—faces a string of mysterious deaths unfolding against the backdrop of the suffrage movement . Jennie and Andrew pressure-test the blueprint together, refining the novel’s central point, exploring how Van Helsing’s legacy shapes the world of the story, and identifying ways to strengthen Abriana’s role so the plot is driven by her choices. Andrew leaves with clear next steps—and this is just the beginning: he’ll return in future episodes as Jennie continues coaching him through the process of developing the novel. You can connect with Andrew via his website AndrewParrella.com

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495: Hot Seat Coaching: Producer Andrew Parrella Steps Out From Behind the Mic is an episode from #AmWriting with Jess & KJ by Audioboom.

This episode is 42:27 long.

This episode was published on Mar 13, 2026.

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