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Welcome to Alchemy for Authors! If you’re an author, aspiring author, writer or wordsmith, you’re in the right place. Join Gothic and Ghost Fiction author Jo Buer as she explores best practices for supercharging writing lives and author careers. With an emphasis on manifestation and mindset, you’ll learn actionable steps to overcome writer’s block and imposter syndrome, get your butt in the chair and your stories written, while setting aside your ‘starving artist’ mentality, and so much more ...
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Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this week’s solo episode, I ask you to question what type of boss you are when running your author business. Are you a good boss, or are you a bad boss self-sabotaging your author success? The answer might surprise you! Other episodes mentioned in this episode: Episode 74: Go Creative Planning with Orna Ross …
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Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this week’s episode I interview author and centenarian, Babette Hughes, about writing later in life, and her new book, Lessons in Evil. We also discuss: · Why Babette waited until her eighties to become a published author. · Why we should rewrite the narrative around aging. · How Babette came to write Lessons…
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Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this week’s episode I interview award-winning author and CEO of Page and Podium Press, Dr Amanda Nell Edgar. Along with chatting about ghostwriting, writing memoirs, and hybrid publishing, some of the topics we discuss include: · What exactly are hybrid memoirs. · The key to knowing whether you’re ready to wr…
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Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this week’s episode I share an interview I did on the Author Revolution Podcast with Carissa Andrews in December 2023. We discuss a myriad of topics including: · How taking inspired action has helped my author career and my podcast. · The benefits of genre hopping. · Cats!!! · How to fill the creative well by…
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Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this week’s episode I interview urban fantasy author Martha Carr about Kickstarter and starting over in her author career. Some of the topics we discuss include: · How Martha went from being a prolific traditionally published author to starting over as an indie author with just one book in her backlist. · Why…
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Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this week’s episode I interview award-winning podcaster, creative entrepreneur, and bestselling author, Joanna Penn, about her wonderful new book, Writing the Shadow: Turn Your Inner Darkness into Words. Joanna gives advice on how to recognize your Shadow Self and how we can use it to not only become better w…
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Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this week’s episode I interview USA Today bestselling author of over 69 romance novels, and Money Magic co-founder, Lee Savino. We chat about all things manifestation and mindset, and her brilliant book, Adventures With The Universe. Other topics we discuss include: · How a hypnotherapist helped Lee change he…
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Welcome to Minisode 4 of Alchemy for Authors! In this short episode I share my reflection on my recent bout of burnout and overwhelm, and how rest really can make us more productive and creative. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate and review. You can also support the show by buying me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jobuer…
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Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this week’s episode I chat with award winning photographer and travel writer, Jeremiah Gilbert. Jeremiah shares tips and advice for writing non-fiction and including photography in your books, as well as creative practices that can help boost your creativity. Other topics we discuss include: · The role the pa…
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Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this week’s episode I chat with humour and mystery author, Enneagram consultant for creatives and the owner of FFS Media, Claire Taylor. We talk about all things Enneagram, her new book Sustain Your Author Career, and how you can become a liberated writer. Other topics we discuss include: · Why it’s so import…
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Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this week’s episode I chat with international bestseller, award-winning author, and founder of the Alliance of Independent Authors, Orna Ross. Orna shares all about her Go Creative Planning program and how it can bring you closer to your author goals. Other topics we discuss include: · The importance and will…
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Welcome to Minisode 3 of Alchemy for Authors! In this short episode I share my thoughts around recalibrating your author career when you feel like you’ve gone off course or not made any progress at all. Enrol in the 12-week Millionaire Author Manifestation Course here. Remember to use the promo code ALCHEMY to get 30% off when you enrol. If paying …
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Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this week’s episode I chat with host of the My Future Business Show, and author of Welcome To The Show 1.0: The Complete Podcasting System For Your Business, Rick Nuske. Topics we discuss include: · How Rick overcame his fear and wrote his first book. · The structuring method Rick used to organise his non-fic…
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Welcome to Minisode 2 of Alchemy for Authors! In this short episode I share my thoughts around taking action towards your goals and dreams, and why courage MUST come before confidence. Enrol in the Millionaire Author Challenge beginning February 5th 2024 here. *Remember to use the code MAC2024 to join the challenge for just $27* Enrol in the 12-wee…
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Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this week’s episode I chat with two amazing return guests, Carissa Andrews and Tammy Tyree, about all things manifestation, and how to use hypnosis to reach your author goals and create an author life you love! Other topics we discuss include: · How to cut through the crap we tell ourselves about ourselves, a…
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Welcome to Minisode 1 of Alchemy for Authors! In this short episode I share my thoughts around Author Envy: what it is, what it’s trying to tell us, and how it might just be a sign that what we desire is closer than we think. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate and review. You can also support the show by buying me a coffee at https…
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Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this week’s episode I chat with the Holistic Tooth Fairy and author, Meliors Simms, about writing, publishing, crowdfunding, and of course, oral health. Some of the topics we discuss include: · How traumatising dental experiences led her to become the Holistic Tooth Fairy and set her on the path of self-publi…
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Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors and Happy New Year! In this solo episode I share some of the manifestation practices I use to get clear on my writing goals, and set myself up for an inspired and successful writing year. Some of the topics I discuss include: · Why the Law of Attraction won’t work without Action. · Why not getting what you want i…
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Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this solo episode I share a look at my day-job as a teacher and the lessons I’ve learnt that impact upon my writing life. Some of the topics I discuss include: · How writing Fan-Fiction can make you a better writer. · How to move beyond just using the Hero’s Journey as a plotting device, but also how to use i…
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Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this episode I talk with New Zealand author, Charlotte Lobb, about her writing process, publishing experience, and her debut novel, Hannah and Huia. Other topics we discuss include: · How three words in the middle of the night – sun, rain, bye-bye – was the catalyst for Charlotte’s debut novel. · Why Charlott…
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Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this episode I talk with author, Pat Backley, about finding your passion and writing books later in life. Other topics we discuss include: · Why it’s never too late to start writing! · How the end of a marriage and a COVID lockdown was the catalyst for her pursuing her author dreams. · How writing a book, no …
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Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this episode I talk with crime fiction author, Stephen Johnson, about his books, his writing process, and where he gets his ideas. Other topics we discuss include: · Why Stephen considers himself an accidental author. · How the game ‘Killer’ became the seed of an idea for his first novel. · How Stephen's prev…
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Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this solo episode I share my personal writing process, tips and tricks I use to get my books written, and how I possibly make things harder than they need to be. Other topics I discuss include: · How I navigate writing a book with ADHD. · How to not be overwhelmed by the “shoulds”! · Why hyper-focus is my sup…
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Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this episode I talk with New Zealand author and Ages of Pages book fair coordinator, Johanna M. Rae, about going Indie and selling locally. Other topics we discuss include: · Why Johanna left traditional publishing for Indie publishing. · Why developing your author platform is so important, particularly if yo…
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Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this episode I talk with New Zealand journalist and debut author, Kelley Tantau, about her new book The Runaway Man and her journey to publication. Topics we discuss include: · How a dream led to what will be a three-book series. · How Kelley deals with feedback and critique, and why developing a thick skin i…
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Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this episode, I talk with book blurb coach, Jessie Cunniffe. Topics we discuss include: · How Jessie went from being a music teacher to a book blurb expert. · Why so many authors find blurb writing hard. · Why a book blurb is NOT a summary of your book! · The four things a reader is looking for in your blurb.…
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Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this episode, I talk with best-selling author, CEO of Author Revolution, Millionaire Author Coach, and repeat guest, Carissa Andrews. Topics we discuss include: · Why Carissa made the move from WordPress to Shopify, and why it’s triggered her “happy bookseller heart!" · Why Carissa’s pulling her books from KU…
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Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! Happy 60th episode! In this episode I share a personal reflection on some of the events that took place over the last week, including grieving a loved one and niggling imposter syndrome. I also discuss: · How I navigate the writing life when life throws a curve ball. · My hidden insecurities around being an Indi…
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Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this episode, I chat with author, book coach, and writing retreat host, David Rocklin. Some of the topics we discuss in this episode include: · Why David’s drawn to hosting writing retreats and what’s in store for you if you join his writing retreat in France in 2024. · Why being a part of a writing community…
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Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this episode, I chat with prolific author and Enneagram consultant for creatives, Claire Taylor. Some of the topics we cover in this episode include: · What it means to be an aligned author and how to become one. · How the Enneagram can be used to create a sustainable author career than minimizes burnout. · H…
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Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! To celebrate the upcoming release of my first paranormal cozy, I’m taking you behind the scenes of the creation of Hades’s Haunt. As an additional treat, I’m also sharing with you the first two chapters. Topics I discuss on this episode include: · How genre-hopping saved me from writing burnout. · The emotional …
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Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this episode, I chat with distinguished author and Clinical Hypnotherapist Tammy Tyree about her memoir Dead Men Still Snore, and the spiritual journey that led to its creation. Other things Tammy talks about on this episode include: · How an accident that took her husband’s life sparked an award-winning memo…
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Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this episode, I chat with 7-figure, bestselling author Renee Rose about her book Write to Riches, and how to utilise the power of Manifestation and the Law of Attraction to create a successful and abundant author career. Other things we discuss on this episode include: · How Fifty Shades of Grey gave Renee’s …
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Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! This week I have a solo episode for you where I talk all about overcoming overwhelm as an Indie Author. Some things I share are: · Why getting clear on your ‘Writing Why’ and your values is essential for minimising overwhelm. · The power of Pareto’s Law to direct us towards where to spend our time and energy, an…
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Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this episode, I chat with return guest, author, and book coach, Emma Dhesi. To celebrate the release of Emma’s first non-fiction book, Launch Pad: The Countdown to Writing Your Book, we'll be talking about all aspects of writing a book, from the physical craft of conjuring an amazing story, to advice, tips an…
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Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this episode, I chat with return guest, prolific author, freelance writer, book editor, and all-round cool guy, Troy Lambert. Troy shares the ups and downs of his journey towards making a living as a full-time author, as well as offering solid advice for you to do the same. He also shares: · How a motorcycle …
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Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this episode, I talk with author and book industry expert, Mark Leslie Lefebvre. We discuss Mark’s journey to becoming an author, and the power of connection and optimism to supercharge your author career. Other topics we cover include: · How a ghost-walk inspired Mark to write a plethora of books on ghosts a…
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Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this episode, I talk with fiction author David Rocklin about his writing journey and where he got the inspiration for his novels, The Night Language and The Luminist. Other topics we cover include: · Where story ideas come from. · What our stories mean for our readers. · How to excavate the really juicy stuff…
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Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this episode I share my personal experience of what happens when writer’s go too long without writing, why it is important for us to write, and what we can do when we find ourselves in a writing slump. If you’re passionate about writing and feel called to write but are struggling to get to the page, or you’re…
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Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this episode I talk with best-selling Medical Mystery author and wellness advocate, Amy S. Peele. Amy shares the essential ingredients for writing a compelling mystery, why bad colleagues can make for great fictional murder victims, and how you can create a healthy writing practice for yourself. Amy also shar…
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Welcome to this bonus episode of Alchemy for Authors! In this week’s episode I talk with best-selling author, CEO of Author Revolution, and Millionaire Author Coach, Carissa Andrews, about her upcoming FREE Abundant Author Activation Masterclass and her Millionaire Author Manifestation Course. If you’re ready to transform your relationship with mon…
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Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this week’s episode I talk with mystery author and Plottr education lead, Troy Lambert, about plotting and using the innovative plotting software Plottr to increase your productivity and write books that will keep your readers coming back for more! Some of the topics discussed in this episode include: · How P…
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Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! Whether you’re a sports fan or want to learn more about marketing non-fiction, I have a great show for you today. In this episode I talk with Kevin Bryant, author of Spies on the Sidelines: The High-Stakes World of NFL Espionage. Some of the topics discussed in this episode include: Why Kevin structures his mark…
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Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this episode, I share a brief personal update and then talk with prolific author, Kelly Kaur. Some of the topics discussed in this episode include: How Kelly got a poem and book sent to the moon. How she went from twenty years of dreaming about writing a book to writing one in 100 days. How Kelly dances with …
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Happy New Year and welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this episode, I reflect on twenty things I learned in 2022 while writing, podcasting and being an author. I hope that by sharing my journey, you will find things that resonate with you, inspire you, or encourage you to reflect on your own writing journey, so that you too can charge into 202…
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Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this episode, I talk with author and freelance journalist Sandi Schwartz about Eco-happiness for authors. Sandi shares her journey to publishing her books, Finding Ecohappiness and Sky’s Search for Ecohappiness. Sandi also shares how we can use nature to reduce stress, and boost our happiness, productivity an…
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Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this episode, I share my top 8 manifestation must-haves to propel you towards reaching your writing goals and manifesting a writing life you love. Using our beliefs, feeling, thoughts, and actions, we really can make our dreams a reality. If you’re ready to make 2023 your best year yet, then this is the episo…
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Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this episode, I chat with Happiness Evangelist and author, Julie Leonard. Julie talks about how you can create an intentionally happy life, particularly as it pertains to writing. We discuss how much control you actually have over your happiness, how to overcome your inner-editor and negative self-talk, and J…
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Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this episode, I talk with author Fred Rutman, AKA Repeatedly Dead Fred, about the writing and publishing journey of his harrowing and inspiring memoir, The Summer I Died Twenty Times. Fred shares what inspired him to write his memoir, the role resilience played, the benefits of networking with other authors a…
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Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this episode, I talk with freelance journalist and writing coach, Rebecca L. Weber. Rebecca shares her journey to becoming a freelance journalist and gives tips on moving through pesky mindset blocks along the way. She also shares how to best pitch stories to publications to set yourself up for freelance succ…
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