Writing in truth can look like and mean a lot of different things for each author, but we all know that a piece of us comes off in everything that we write, whether we like that or nor. For Dr. Larry James Ford, his memoir is full of history and truth as he describes his method and decisions around writing his memoir about living through the de-seg…

When you have a story stewing inside for years and years, it can often feel discouraging to push forward. But there is a reason it won't leave your mind alone. It needs to be told to the world! Join Chris and me as we discuss his writing journey over nearly 20 years and how he's never giving up on his story. SHOW NOTES: Find out more chris and his …

Life has a way of throwing unfortunate curveballs in your direction, but those curveballs don't need to prevent you from seizing opportunities to grow and thrive in your life, or your authoring. Join Jim and me as we discuss his somewhat unexpected foray into writing and how he has, and will continue to live positively. SHOW NOTES: Find out more ab…

Creativity should never have to take the back burner even if you have a lot going on. Life can and should work together in harmony with your creative work to flourish it to its maximum. Join Joe and me as we discuss how he goes about maximizing his creativity to ensure he's living his best creative life. SHOW NOTES: Find out more about Joe and his …

Table top gaming has taken the world by storm in the past twenty years, and it continues to sweep the population, giving people a taste of building and living in new worlds. Join me and Will as we talk about his foray into tabletop gaming and the writing and creavity behind it all. SHOW NOTES: Find out more about Will and his books at: https://cyan…

Have you ever wondered why lacking a creative outlet can sometimes lead to a bad day? As humans, creativity is what has helped us advance through time, and it will continue to help us move forward. Join me and Kyro as we discuss how writing became her creative outlet and how it can increase your quaity of life in many ways. SHOW NOTES: Find out mor…

Whether you thrive on it during your writing, or just enjoy it as a reader, structure in writing and formatting leads to better books and better reading. Join Jon and me as we discuss the importance of structure not only for him, but for all authors in the publishing game.SHOW NOTES:Find out more about Jon and his books at https://jonmcbrine.com/ho…

Hoping to reach your readers directly and make a decent chunk of change from it? Kickstarter has broken out as a new way to get your book to your audience! Join Amber and me as we discuss how she leveraged Kickstarter to launch her debut novel, Umbra, and what she learned about setting up successful campaigns. SHOW NOTES: Find out more about Amber …

Bringing the reader into your world is an important part of being a fantasy author. But sometimes, we need to bring a little bit of our world into the fantasy world's reality. Join me and Andrew as we discuss how he combined his complex world with the realities of neurodiversity to create an inclusive and incredible experience for readers. SHOW NOT…

Sometimes we may feel self conscious that what we believe in and who we are might be off putting to our readers, but it's those unique traits and beliefs that can help us to succeed and find the right readers. Join me and Candice as we discuss her writing journey and how she writes what is best for her beliefs and situation to find success. SHOW NO…

Something we all could use more of as authors is the same thing that keeps us from doing more each day. Time. What if you could find more of it? Join JC Youngstrom and me as we talk about time maximation and prioritization strategies that will help you get more done each day and week.SHOW NOTES:Find out more about JC and her upcoming books at: http…

Every author has a different approach to their writing, as well as to the business aspects of their strategy. Join Joanna Penn, host of The Creative Penn podcast, and me, as we discuss her learnings from over 15 years in the publishing industry and what changes you can make to mindset and strategy. We talk about prioritization, decision-making, and…

There's not much better than being yanked into the world of the book you are reading. It's no wonder it can be one of the most fun parts of the writing experience. Join Brady and me as we talk about how he focuses on pulling his readers into the world of his fantasy series.SHOW NOTES:Find out more about Brady and his upcoming books at https://brady…

Don't put your eggs in one basket' is an excellent idiom to describe Waterfall's incredible spread of passion and business mind set. Join me and Waterfall as we discuss her passions and decisions around publishing in multiple genres of writing and how that helps her move towards her goals and success. SHOW NOTES: Find out more about Waterfall and h…

Our lives are a constant rushing from one thing to the next, but sometimes we need to slow down, appreciate the moment, and refill our creative energies with a little celebration. Join B.A. and me as we talk about her thoughts on the importance of self with our writing. SHOW NOTES: Find oure more about B.A. and her books at the links below. https:/…

Sometimes that hardest part of writing is arguing with the doubtful voices in your head. Yet you are writing the story for a reason, and someone needs to hear that story. Join me and Amy as we talk about recognizing your self-worth and the importance of your story, a positive narrative to being an author.SHOW NOTES:Find out more about Amy and her b…

Are you hoping to change the world with your writing? Or perhaps teach some important lessons or skills through your fiction? Join Matt Guzman and I as we talk about his passion for teaching about emotional health and how he writes it into his middle grade books. SHOW NOTES: Find out more about Matt Guzman and his books/socials at: https://authorma…

Completing projects in life is hard enough, but many of us also hope to just write 'the end' for our books. It doesn't have to be difficult! Join Jake and me as we discuss his passion and insipiration for his story and how it drove him to finally write those blessed two words on his unexpected book inspiriation.SHOW NOTES:Find out more about Jake a…

When confronted with challenges, we as the authors have the decision to stop, or press onward and perservere through them. Sometimes it's about just making that decision. Sometimes, it takes a bit more than that. Join Lynn Lipinski and me as we delve into how mindset can press. you through the hard times in authoring. SHOW NOTES: Find More Informat…

From challenging confrontations to successful communication. Non-fiction is a thriving genre for many authors. Join Jill and me as we discuss her book, Conquer Sticky Situations, as well as her learnings from publishing non-fiction for the first time.SHOW NOTES:Find out more about Jill and her book at https://www.expeditionhr.com/conquer-sticky-sit…

Sometimes the stories in our heads are so big that they take quite some time to get down in writing. But what happens if that spans nearly a decade? Join Tim and me as we dive into the journey of writing his fantasy story over the course of ten years and discuss the challenges and learnings from the experience. SHOW NOTES: Find out more about TIm a…

Have you ever wanted to pair up and co-author a book or series with another author but you aren't sure about what it would be like? Well L. Blaise Hues and I did that work so we can solve that mystery for you! Join us as we reflect on our co-authoring experience, the goods, the bads and the sideways. SHOW NOTES:Buy The Kids of Cybercity full triloy…

Writing craft is something all authors need to develop more and more over time. But how do you know where to look when there are hundreds of resources for writing craft improvement? Join me and Nicholas as we discuss his resources and experience in improving his writing technique. SHOW NOTES: Find more information about Nicholas at: https://www.nwi…

Many authors are too afraid to take the leap of writing in more than once genre. Fom new pen names to different email lists, it can feel overwhelming. For Otto, he made the decision to keep that all the same. Join us as we discuss his strategy and learnings in switiching of YA fantasy to Comedic Horror and the pros and cons with his experience. SHO…

After sustaining a TBI (traumatic brain injury) R.M. McDermott had to devise more creative and 'out of the box' ways to get her stories from mind to paper. Whether you are a new author looking for different strategies to get your book done, or you are seeking more methods to write, join Rory and me as we discuss the various ways she's found work fo…

When life doesn't deal you the best hand of cards, it can be challenging to keep writing, to keep creating stories for those who love to enjoy them. But challenges can sometimes lead to the most beautiful moments of our lives, and our writing. Join me and KJ as we discuss how she perservered and continued writing even after the tragic loss of her p…

Filling your creative well is extremely important to keep making progress as an author. For Neal, playing Dungeons and Dragons is the perfect source for this. Join Neal and me as we discuss his lifelong experience with DnD and how it enhances his writing experience.SHOW NOTES: Find out more about Neal and his books here: https://www.nealromriell.co…

Whether you are a casual author, like me, or someone looking for a more serious author career, there are certain foundations that anyone should put in place to build a community. Join Z.S. Diamanti and me as we discuss the essentials for building an author career and community. SHOW NOTES: Find out more about Z.S. Diamanti and witness the fruits of…

Do you have expertise in or an obsession with something seemingly random? Put that to good use in your writing! Join C. J. R. Isely and me as we discuss how her expertise in Midieval history and horse care adds validity to her writing and delights her readers daily. SHOW NOTES: Find out more aboug C.J.R. Isely and her books at: https://www.cjrisely…

Writing is challenging enough as it is, in any genre, no less. But what if you want to take that to a whole new level, crafting a complex world with politics, creatures and magic that goes far beyond this world? Join Mikel and me as we discuss all that went into crafting his epic fantasy book and all the complexities within. SHOW NOTES: To find out…

So you've got that story in your mind. You may even have the perfect set of characters ready to throw into the fire for your reader's pleasure. Now you need to craft the perfect world to drop everything in to intrigue and amaze your reader. Join me, and full-time Indie Author, Seth Ring, as we dive into the perfect worldbuilding practices and poten…

Captivating readers is the name of the game for us authors, but sometimes we overlook the most important pieces of writing that story. How can a reader come along with you if you aren't true to the story? True to the characters? True to the setting? Join Chad and me as we dive into how writing authentically is instrumental in reaching and enthralli…

Many people have a story close to their heart, but getting that out on a page and doing something with it is easier said than done. D. Alexander and I explore how he took his passion story from his teenage years and was able to put in in front of readers formally. We discuss how, despite getting it done, it wasn't as smooth and clear-cut as he'd ho…

Success is measured differently by every author, but sometimes, wherever that is, it feels so far away. Join E.A. Winters and me as we discuss her writing journey and how she has made progress toward her success. SHOW NOTES: Find out more about E.A. Winters and her books at: https://www.eawinters.com/…

Your story needs to be told. Oftentimes we have clear and important messages we want to convey with our stories and writing, but how can we know that we did it effectively? Join Dee Ray and me as we discuss her method of delivering key messages through her children's stories.SHOW NOTES: Find out more about Dee and her book: https://books.gotopublis…

Whether you are a new author, or an experienced one, life has a way of ebbing and flowing so much it can put out the flames of our dreams. Join Stephanie and me as we discuss reigniting that spark and living our best lives.SHOW NOTES: Find our more about Stephanie and her work/books at https://www.stephaniejames.world/…

Sometimes we feel like we need to do everything to be productive. But what if by trying to do it all we end up being less productive? Join Cliff and me as we discuss the difference between living a full live and a fulfilled life.SHOW NOTES: Find Cliff and his books/music at the blow linksAmazon - https://a.co/d/frSSQ8yInstagram - https://www.instag…

Whether you are a new author, or experienced one, mental health can be the crux of our creativity. Join Liz and I as we discuss ways to improve our mental health and turn it into creativity.SHOW NOTES:Find out more about Liz and her upcoming book at https://lizbullardwrites.com/

Ep. 83 Many people have the dream to write a book their whole lives but may have not started because they felt it's too late to get into the market. Join JL Lycette and me as we discuss it's never too late to get started. SHOW NOTES: Find out more about JL and her books at: https://jenniferlycette.com/…

Life has its ups and downs, but the beauty of it all sometimes leads authors to write their best work. Join Marvin and me as we discuss how his true life fueled his book of poetry, The Story of a Man. SHOW NOTES: Buy Marvin's book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Story-Man-Marvin-Hayes/dp/1647496179/ref=sr_1_1?crid=KAZQFBFUPM0I&keywords=THe+story+…

Publishing for the first time doesn't always look the same for every author. Sometimes you can build up a reader base before you even get to publishing the full novel. Join Nikolai and me as we discuss his experience going from serialized story to full length novel. SHOW NOTES: Find out more about Nikolai and his upcoming book at: https://books2rea…

If there's anything that will alert to readers that the story isn't genuine, it's when characters are just a little TOO perfect. Join Anorin and me as we talk about how flawed chracters make more compelling stories. SHOW NOTES: Find out more about Anorin and her books at: linktr.ee/AnorinBy Dan Kenner

As authors with all sorts of things going on, burnout is not only possible, but inevitable for many of us. Join Janine and me as we discuss ways to prevent burnout, as well as ways to cope with and remove it when it strikes. SHOW NOTES: Find out more about Janine and her work at https://janinehamner.com/ Janine's books on Amazon: https://www.amazon…

Whether it's your first time writing, or your seventh, there's nothing more satisfying than taking what you are passionate about and putting it into a book. Join me and Franki as we talk about her passion with parenting, and her life with ADHD, and how her book was formed! SHOW NOTES: Find out more about Frank and her books at https://www.frankibag…

Whether you are writing nonfiction or fiction, sometimes we hope to be an inspiring influence on our readers. Buck decided in his career that he hoped to inspire younger minds to be leaders and strong minded individuals. Joine Buck and myself as we discuss his journey into writing non fiction focused on inspiring young minds. SHOW NOTES: Find out m…

Writing children's books has its own challenges in both process and marketing, but that's something that Bracha has figured out! Having published over 40 books, many of which traditionally, Bracha has incredible insight in the market. Join us as we discuss her experience! SHOW NOTES: Find out more about Bracha and her books at: https://www.goetzboo…

As authors, we have the opportunity to draw on our unique life experiences to weave stories for thousands to enjoy. For Thomas, he never planned to write, but when his wife died unexpectedly late in their marriage, that all changed. Join me and Thomas as we talk about his amazing journey into writing while coping with grief. SHOW NOTES: Find out mo…

Sometimes we've wanted to be authors all our lives, while sometimes it's thrust upon us by our passions. Join Lisa and me as we talk about her passions and how they led to her becoming a multi-publishes children's book author. SHOW NOTES: Find out more about Lisa and her work at https://readingrhythmsandrhymes.com/…

Getting your books to as many formats as possible is the best thing an author can do. The biggest barrier format wise is audiobooks. What if there are things you can do now to get your books ready for audiobook production? Join Alex Freeman, an esteemed audiobook producer, and me as we discuss this very topic. SHOW NOTES: Learn more about Alex and …

Being an author isn't easy, yet some authors have additional hurdles to overcome. For H., that's dyslexia. Join H. and me as we discuss lessons he has learned by coping with, and surmounting this challenge. Even if you aren't dyslexic, there's something to be said about his experience and how it can be applied to all challenges. SHOW NOTES: Find ou…