Kristen Fischer, author of Creatively Self-Employed: How Writers and Artists Deal with Career Ups and Downs, discussed her book today on Entrepreneur Magazine Radio.

The book, to be released in December, was the focus of a segment on the popular radio show, which airs live each Friday from 11 a.m. to noon PST and is hosted by Lee Mirabal.

“I enjoyed talking to Lee about the challenges of creative self-employment,” says Fischer. “It was great for her to feature me, because it shows how interesting and useful the book is.”

The book features more than 65 writers, designers and artists worldwide who talk about life after taking the plunge into creative self-employment. Their stories have been combined with the advice of life coaches and creative consultants to give creatives the support they need to thrive as savvy business people. A section on conducting good business includes insight into marketing so creatives can better succeed in their endeavors.

The book, expected to be released in time for the holidays, features insight by notable authors such as Gail McMeekin (The 12 Secrets of Highly Creative Women, Conari Press); Tera Leigh (How to Be Creative If You Never Thought You Could, North Light Books) and M.J. Ryan (Trusting Yourself: How to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed and Live More Happily with Less Effort, Broadway Books).

Mirabal, has been a radio broadcast professional for over 40 years. Previously syndicated in over 250 markets, her career has included music, talk and news formats. She is included in the exclusive Top 100 List of Most Influential Voices in America.&#&# Mirabal has interviewed hundreds of bestselling authors, business icons, celebrities, personalities and politicians. She is also an entrepreneur as the owner of a voice over and production company, former owner of a San Diego Radio station, and presently, a principal in wsRadio.

Fischer is a freelance writer who specializes in creating marketing collateral for a wide array of businesses. After more than three years of working 9-to-5 jobs, she started her writing business in 2003. She has contributed to Men&#s Health magazine, Philadelphia magazine, Skope magazine and College Bound magazine. She lives in Manasquan, New Jersey.

Creatively Self-Employed: How Writers and Artists Deal with Career Ups and Downs was published by iUniverse, which is owned by Barnes and Noble. The price is TBD. The book will available for sale through iUniverse.com, Amazon.com, BarnesandNoble.com, CreativelySelfEmployed.com and at major book retailers.

To learn more about the book, or set up an interview with Fischer, visit www.creativelyselfemployed.com.

To listen to the interview, visit www.wsradio.com or www.entrepreneur.com.