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✨ Deirdre Pippins — better known as Bookaholic — is your guide to the bookish world! She shares author interviews, book reviews, and the latest book news to help you find your next great read. Through her channel, you’ll also get a peek into her bookish lifestyle — from author adventures and bookish field trips to conversations around mental health and encouragement for aspiring writers. 📚 Whether you’re here for book recommendations, author interviews, book news, literary merchandise, inspiration, or community, Deirdre’s goal is simple: to celebrate books and the people who love them. #bookreview #booknews #booktube #bookstagram #booktok #authortube #authorinterviews #bookrecommendations #podcast #blackbooktubers #merch #merchandise #literarymerch
Dec. 12, 2025

How ADHD Became Her Superpower in Writing! | Episode 145

In this episode of the Bookaholic Podcast, Deidre sits down with EK Wise, author of the fantasy novel 'Keepers of the Rock: The Deis Rising.' They discuss EK's writing process, especially how she navigates her ADHD diagnosis and leverages techniques to maintain focus. EK shares her personal ADHD journey and offers valuable advice on time management and concentration. The conversation then shifts to her book, exploring its unique blend of geology, secret societies, and fantastical elements. EK also reveals the inspirations behind her writing, her experiences living in London, and how her personal passions and family life influenced her novel. Stay tuned for more insights and find out what's in store for the rest of the series!

00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:18 Discussing ADHD and Writing Process
01:07 ADHD and Personal Experiences
03:34 Music and Focus Strategies
04:35 Advocacy for Learning Differences
07:56 Introduction to 'Keepers of the Rock'
08:46 Geology and Personal Interests
10:22 Book Cover Design and Elements
12:01 Plot and Setting of 'Keepers of the Rock'
17:51 Author's Writing Journey
23:18 Series Continuation and Future Plans
25:33 Conclusion and Farewell