Best Jon Cronshaw Podcasts (2024)

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375 - December 1, 2024 - The Ravenglass Throne, Michael J. Sullivan 3:29

9h ago3:29

3:29

Join me in this week's Author Diary as I embark on an exciting new writing adventure and share my latest reading experiences. 👑 Introducing "The Ravenglass Throne": This week marks the beginning of a new venture into YA epic fantasy with my latest project, "The Ravenglass Throne." The story unfolds around three princesses thrown into turmoil after …

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374 - November 24, 2024 - Blade of Sorrows, Michael J. Sullivan 3:16

9h ago3:16

3:16

Join me in this week's Author Diary as I celebrate a major milestone in my writing journey and share my current literary indulgence. 📘 Finishing "Blade of Sorrows": I’m thrilled to announce that I've completed the draft of "Blade of Sorrows," the third book in the Guild of Assassins series. 📖 Current Reading: As I take a brief pause from writing to…

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Writeopolis S3 E10 - AK Faulkner 2:15:28

8h ago2:15:28

2:15:28

This time out, RJ, Scott and Kit are joined by the awesomely talented AK Falkner. In a riotously funny, free ranging conversations, subjects covered include: The glory of Yorkshire Dentistry and intimations of mortality Star Trek Discovery spoilers Dr Strange spoilers, love and fury Kit being mass ‘Ted Lasso’ shamed The one time KISS didn’t suck Th…

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373 - November 17, 2024 - Blade of Sorrows, Patreon, SAD 5:24

3h ago5:24

5:24

Join me in this week's Author Diary as I make significant progress on my latest fantasy novel and share exclusive content with my Patreon community. 📝 Progress on "Blade of Sorrows": This week, I reached a new milestone in the writing of "Blade of Sorrows," the third book in the Guild of Assassins series. I've now penned 40,000 words, diving deeper…

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372 - November 10, 2024 - Blade of Sorrows, SAD 7:11

5d ago7:11

7:11

This week's Author Diary touches on managing seasonal affective disorder while progressing on exciting literary fronts. 🌨️ Managing Seasonal Affective Disorder: As November rolls in, so does my annual encounter with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). It's a familiar challenge by now, and understanding what to expect helps me navigate it more effect…

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Writeopolis S3 E9 - George Daniel Lea 2:05:05

9d ago2:05:05

2:05:05

This time out, Scott and Kit (and not RJ) are joined by indie horror author and YouTuber George Daniel Lea. In a fun filled, free roaming conversation, we cover such things as: RJ being on holiday and Kit not being rude about it Scott’s epic list of watching/listening/reading The return of Russell T Davis to Doctor Who The ethics of including real-…

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371 - November 3, 2024 - Scoundrels, Forged in Blood, Niamh's Journey, Punks Versus Santa 4:06

14d ago4:06

4:06

Dive into this week’s Author Diary as I tackle a variety of writing projects, from editing a sequel to revisiting a prequel, and even venturing into festive zombie territory! 📝 Editing "Forged in Blood": I'm deep into the editing process for "Forged in Blood," the second book in the Guild of Assassins series. It's always a detailed task to refine t…

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370 - October 27, 2024 - Forged in Blood, Illuminatus, SAD 4:26

19d ago4:26

4:26

In this week's Author Diary, I celebrate a significant milestone in my writing journey and share my plans for the coming weeks as the seasons change. 📖 Completing "Forged in Blood": I'm thrilled to announce that I've completed the draft of "Forged in Blood," the second book in the Guild of Assassins series. Finishing this draft marks a major achiev…

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369 - October 20, 2024 - Forged in Blood, Fantasycon 7:27

26d ago7:27

7:27

In this week’s Author Diary, I share my experiences from Fantasycon, delve into new and ongoing writing projects, and explore some intriguing reads. 🏰 Fantasycon Adventures: This past weekend at Fantasycon was a whirlwind of inspiration and connection. Participating in panels, enjoying the banquet, and meeting both fellow authors and avid readers w…

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Writeopolis S3 E6 - Jon Cronshaw 1:40:10

1M ago1:40:10

1:40:10

This time out, RJ, Scott and Kit are joined by self published legend Jon Cronshaw! Amongst many other things, we get into: The awfulness of Discord Kit recommending crap TV shows Absolute chaos Justice for obscure Spiderman actors Slagging off Morbius before it was cool Jon’s Spanish-reading guide dog The imaginary reaction of readers The return of…

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368 - October 13, 2024 - Space Western, The KLF, Illuminatus 6:05

1M ago6:05

6:05

Join me in this week's Author Diary as I explore new creative territories with a Space Western story, prepare for an exciting convention, and dive into some intriguing reads. 🌠 Writing a Space Western: This week has been a thrilling ride as I've ventured into the realm of a Space Western, already hitting the 20,000-word mark. The process is as fun …

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Writeopolis S3 E5 - Just RJ and Kit 2:02:44

1M ago2:02:44

2:02:44

An ill guest and absent Scott mean RJ and Kit are left alone to play, which goes exactly how you'd expect. Expect a lot of rambling. Also, Craig briefly stopped working somewhere in the middle, so there's a brief tone to note the point where recording stopped and restarted. Enjoy :)By RJ Barker, Kit Powers

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367 - October 6, 2024 - Seven year podcast anniversary! 9:32

1M ago9:32

9:32

Join me in this week’s Author Diary as we celebrate a significant milestone, delve into current projects, and look forward to an exciting event. 🎉 7th Anniversary of the Author Diary Podcast: This week marks the seventh anniversary of my Author Diary podcast. It's been a wonderful journey of sharing insights, challenges, and triumphs from my writin…

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Writeopolis S3 E4: Sophia McDougall 1:39:39

2M ago1:39:39

1:39:39

This time out, Scott, RJ and Kit are joined by the brilliant author Sophia McDougal. Topics covered include: The joys of Discord Often, but not always, getting Sophia's name right Sofia Loren ruining everything for everybody Watching mediocre TV for Reasons The many, many pitfalls about writing about cops in 2022 Kit and psychological breakthroughs…

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366 - September 29, 2024 - Guild of Assassins, Forged in Blood 3:55

2M ago3:55

3:55

This week's Author Diary is a testament to the challenges and triumphs of the creative process, even when under the weather. 🤒 Battling Illness: Despite being ill this week, I pressed on with my writing commitments. It's often difficult to maintain momentum during such times, but staying connected to my projects helps keep my spirits up. I managed …

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Writeopolis S3 E3 - Writing a novel by committee - Host only 1:45:27

2M ago1:45:27

1:45:27

In a guest-free episode, Kit, RJ and Scott get even more off topic than usual, but do end up brainstorming their alleged co-authoring project. Gound covered includes: RJs ongoing struggles with the nature of linear time Spoiling The Responder for Scott Spoilers also for Squid Games and Mandalorian and Boba Fett The Guy Ritchie/Spielberg sweet spot …

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365 - September 22, 2024 - Pompeii, Rome, Girona travels 7:39

2M ago7:39

7:39

Step into this week’s Author Diary as I share my experiences from a recent cruise and delve into some compelling reads. 🚢 Cruise Adventures: This week, I took a break from writing to embark on a cruise that took me to some of Europe’s most storied destinations, including Pompeii, Rome, and Girona. Each city offered its own unique blend of history, …

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Writeopolis S3 E2 - James Moran 2:03:09

2M ago2:03:09

2:03:09

This time out, RJ and Scott are joined by brilliant script writer and novelist James Moran. Topics covered include: Scott in a submarine “Off topic is on brand!” Murderous kindly old ladies and giggling with glee Writing fast for TV Spooks, and Not Killing Harry The mechanics of writing for TV and around outside factors The formative power of the T…

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364 - September 15, 2024 - Hunters, Rest, Packing 5:39

2M ago5:39

5:39

Join me in this week's Author Diary as I delve into new story experiments, prepare for an exciting journey, and share my latest reads. 📖 Working on "Hunters": This week, I spent some time writing "Hunters," a nautical fantasy. Exploring new genres and themes is always an exciting part of the creative process, though I'm still gauging whether this p…

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Writeopolis S3 E1 - Welcome back! 2:00:23

2M ago2:00:23

2:00:23

The boys are back in town - or, rather, back huddled behind microphones in houses and/or garages. In this guest-free first show of 2022, expect a rambling conversation taking in the following bullet points: The dreaded ‘soft relaunch’. Scott having read three whole books RJ and the swinging hot takes Some Muppet Christmas Carol controversy Dissecti…

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363 - September 8, 2024 - Patreon, Admin 4:20

2M ago4:20

4:20

This week’s Author Diary takes a step back from writing to focus on administrative duties, setting up new platforms, and gearing up for an inspiring journey. 🌐 Launching Patreon: My week has been heavily focused on preparing to officially launch my Patreon page. This platform will provide a dedicated space for more personalized interactions with my…

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Writeopolis S1 E8 - Stark Holborn 1:42:09

3M ago1:42:09

1:42:09

In what could possibly be the longest delay in releasing an episode ever, we found a lost recording! All the way back from season 1 we have the wonderful Stark Holborn discussing: - where cowboys/westerns belong in the bookstore. - Scott takes us on a deep dive on how to organise Dr Who books. - There is cautionary tale of plotter vs pantser, where…

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362 - September 1, 2024 - The Wolf and the Wyvern, Punks Versus Zombies 6:17

3M ago6:17

6:17

📘 "The Wolf and the Wyvern" Launch: This week marked a major milestone with the launch of "The Wolf and the Wyvern," the second installment in the Ravenglass Legends series. It’s always exhilarating to see a project come to fruition, and I’ve been busy with the various aspects of the book release—from coordinating with distributors to engaging with…

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Writeopolis S2 E8 Finale 1:33:42

3M ago1:33:42

1:33:42

In a guest-free season finale, RJ, Scott and Kit get into Muppet Christmas Carol, the vague nature of time itself, Wheel Of Time controversy, RJ's Doctor Who related child cruelty, a world exclusive regarding Sniper Elite 5, and oh so much more. Enjoy.By RJ Barker, Scott K Andrews, Kit Power

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361 - August 25, 2024 - Guild of Assassins, The Wolf and the Wyvern, Punks Versus Zombies 3:23

3M ago3:23

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Join me for this week’s Author Diary as I delve deeper into side stories, progress with new chapters, and prepare for an exciting book launch. 📝 Continuing Niamh's Story: This week, I've been working on Niamh's story, a side narrative to "Punks Versus Zombies." Expanding this universe allows us to explore different dimensions and perspectives, enri…

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Writeopolis S2 E7 - The Tiny Bookcase 2:05:23

3M ago2:05:23

2:05:23

This time out, RJ, Scott and Kit are joined by the brilliant Tiny Bookcase chaps. In an even-more-freewheeling-than-normal conversation, we touch upon: RJ making some shocking admissions RE Pratchett Ben being correct about Kong Transitioning from Flash fiction to novel writing People who are too talented and won’t pick a lane And much, much, much …

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Writeopolis S2 E6 - Steve Shaw 2:05:55

3M ago2:05:55

2:05:55

This time out, RJ and Kit (but sadly not Scott) are joined by indie publishing legend Steve Shaw of Black Shuck Books. In a conversation that rambles even by our high (low?) standards, topics touched upon include: Kit almost getting the episode number right Steve nearly forgetting the name of the book he published that won a BFS award The inherent …

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360 - August 18, 2024 - Punk Versus Zombies, The Fall of Wolfsbane, The Wolf and the Wyvern, The Knight and the Rebel 4:25

3M ago4:25

4:25

Join me in this week's Author Diary as I celebrate the completion of "Punks Versus Zombies," launch new reading opportunities, and dive into fresh storytelling perspectives. 🧟‍♂️ Finishing "Punks Versus Zombies": This week marks a significant milestone—I've completed writing "Punks Versus Zombies." After crafting 52 episodes and a whopping 180,000 …

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359 - August 11, 2024 - Punks Versus Zombies, The Wolf and the Wyvern, Patreon. 4:16

3M ago4:16

4:16

Watch this week’s Author Diary as I make strides in writing, setting up a new platform, and gearing up for an exciting book launch. 📝 Progress on "Punks Versus Zombies": This week, I wrote two more episodes of "Punks Versus Zombies," bringing us closer to the thrilling conclusion of this series. Crafting these episodes is always an intense process …

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358 - August 4, 2024 - Punks Versus Zombies, Ream, Patreon, Dig!, Ezaara 7:57

4M ago7:57

7:57

Step into this week’s Author Diary as I near the conclusion of "Punks Versus Zombies," explore new platform opportunities, and dive into some captivating entertainment. 📝 Progress on "Punks Versus Zombies": This week has been crucial for "Punks Versus Zombies" as I penned down episode 47. With only five episodes left, the excitement and anticipatio…

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357 - July 28, 2024 - Punks Versus Zombies, Ream, Patreon 4:40

4M ago4:40

4:40

Welcome to this week’s Author Diary where I delve into the latest developments in my writing projects, celebrate a personal milestone, and share my thoughts on content platforms. 📝 Progress on "Punks Versus Zombies": This week has been productive with the completion of three new episodes of "Punks Versus Zombies." I am now approaching the final act…

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356 - July 21, 2024 - Wyvern Rider, Dawn of assassins, Ravenglass Legends 5:46

4M ago5:46

5:46

Join me in this week's Author Diary as I celebrate significant progress across various projects, from novellas to novels and series episodes.📚 Completing "Wyvern Rider":This week marks the completion of my draft for the novella "Wyvern Rider." Finishing any piece of writing is always a moment of accomplishment, and this novella has been particularl…

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355 - July 14, 2024 - The Knight and the Rebel, Magic Study, Fire Study 5:10

4M ago5:10

5:10

Dive into this week’s Author Diary as I refine "The Knight and the Rebel" and immerse myself in engaging reads and lively music performances. 🔊 Audio Pass for "The Knight and the Rebel": This week involved a detailed audio pass of "The Knight and the Rebel," where I listened to the manuscript through text-to-speech technology. This method is incred…

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354 - July 5, 2024 - The Knight and the Rebel, Poison Study 8:13

5M ago8:13

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📘 Finishing "The Knight and the Rebel": I'm thrilled to share that I've completed the draft of "The Knight and the Rebel," book 3 in the Ravenglass Legends series. Reaching the end of a draft is always a significant moment, filled with a mix of relief and excitement as I begin to look ahead to the editing phase and eventually sharing this story wit…

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353 - June 30, 2024 - The Knight and the Rebel, The Three-Body Problem, Cixin Liu, music 6:03

5M ago6:03

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Dive into this week's Author Diary as I share exciting progress on my latest writing project, revisit a favorite novel, and indulge in musical creativity. 📖 Progress on "The Knight and the Rebel": This week, I've reached an important milestone in "The Knight and the Rebel" (Ravenglass Legends book 3), hitting the midpoint of Maja's POV. It's a pivo…

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352 - June 23, 2024 - Ravenglass Legends, Three Body Problem, Art of Darkness 13:29

5M ago13:29

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📘 7-Year Anniversary of "Wizard of the Wasteland": This week marks seven years since the launch of my debut post-apocalyptic novel, "Wizard of the Wasteland." Reflecting on this journey fills me with gratitude for the experiences and growth it has brought me. Celebrating this milestone reminds me of how far I've come and the incredible support from…

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351 - June 16, 2024 - Guild of Assassins, Mr. Bungle 2:58

5M ago2:58

2:58

Welcome to this week’s Author Diary, where I share the exciting launch of "Guild of Assassins" and delve into some musical escapades that provided a refreshing change of pace from writing. 📘 "Guild of Assassins" Launch: This week was a milestone event with the launch of "Guild of Assassins." Launch days are always exhilarating, filled with anticipa…

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350 - June 9, 2024 - Guild of Assassins, Punks Versus Zombies, Wyvern Rider 6:22

6M ago6:22

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Join me in this week’s Author Diary as I gear up for the exciting launch of "Guild of Assassins," dive into some captivating reading, and continue my work on ongoing projects. 📘 Preparing for "Guild of Assassins" Launch: The launch of "Guild of Assassins" is just around the corner, and preparations are in full swing. This phase is always thrilling …

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349 - June 2, 2024 - Hammer of Wolfsbane, The Mediocre Maverick 7:00

6M ago7:00

7:00

Dive into this week's Author Diary as I share updates on my latest writing achievements, upcoming launches, and the creative decisions ahead. 📝 Writing New Short Stories: This week, I penned two new short stories, "Hammer of Wolfsbane" and "The Mediocre Maverick." These stories allowed me to explore different facets of my creative universe and refi…

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348 - May 26, 2024 - Wyvern Rider 3:02

6M ago3:02

3:02

Welcome to this week's Author Diary. Despite battling a virus, I managed to make some progress with my writing and engage with my Ream community. 🤒 Battling Illness: This week has been challenging as I've been under the weather with a virus. It's always tough balancing rest and productivity during such times, but health comes first. ✍️ "Wyvern Ride…

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347 - May 19, 2024 - Punks Versus Zombies, Wyvern Rider 6:31

7M ago6:31

6:31

Welcome to this week’s Author Diary! Dive into my latest writing achievements, exciting publishing plans, and my current engaging read. 📝 "Punks Versus Zombies" Progress: This week, I’ve been busy with the "Punks Versus Zombies" series, successfully writing episode 38 and drafting the first version of episode 39. Each episode brings new challenges …

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346 - May 12, 2024 - Portugal, Robin Hobb, JA Andrews 3:05

7M ago3:05

3:05

Join me in this week’s Author Diary as I share a refreshing update from my restful week in Portugal, along with some reflections on my recent reads. 🌴 Restful Retreat in Portugal: This week, I took some time off to unwind in the beautiful and sunny Portugal. The break was filled with relaxation and provided a wonderful opportunity to recharge. Some…

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345 - May 5, 2024 - The Beast Hunt, Punks Versus Zombies, Robin Hobb 9:03

7M ago9:03

9:03

Join me in this week’s Author Diary as I share updates on my latest writing projects and delve into some enthralling book and TV series experiences. 📝 "Punks Versus Zombies" Updates: This week, I've added two new episodes to the "Punks Versus Zombies" series. Continuing this saga is always an exciting challenge, and I'm eager to see how the story w…

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344 - April 28, 2024 - Punks Versus Zombies, Siren's Song, Fallout, The Gentlemen, Robin Hobb 4:30

7M ago4:30

4:30

Welcome to this week's Author Diary! It's been a busy week full of writing, reading, and engaging entertainment. 🧟‍♂️ "Punks Versus Zombies" Updates I've added two new episodes to the "Punks Versus Zombies" series. To make it even more accessible, I've uploaded a compilation of the audio versions of episodes 17-24 on YouTube. This format brings a n…

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343 - April 21, 2024 - The Knight and the Rebel, Punks Versus Zombies 6:10

7M ago6:10

6:10

Dive into this week's Author Diary where I celebrate completing a significant writing milestone and share my latest entertainment indulgences. 📝 "The Knight and the Rebel" Update: I've reached a pivotal moment this week by finishing the first draft of Ragnar's POV in "The Knight and the Rebel," part of the Ravenglass Legends series. It's always rew…

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342 - April 14, 2024 - The Knight and the Rebel, Ravenglass Legends, Horus Heresy, The Gentlemen 4:47

8M ago4:47

4:47

Join me in this week’s Author Diary as I dive deep into writing "The Knight and the Rebel," the third book in the Ravenglass Legends series, and share a bit about family time watching a captivating TV show. 🖋️ Focused Writing on "The Knight and the Rebel":This week has been solely dedicated to writing the first draft of "The Knight and the Rebel," …

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341 - April 7, 2024 - The Knight and the Rebel, Dragon Prince 2:49

8M ago2:49

2:49

Join me in this week’s Author Diary as I dive deep into writing "The Knight and the Rebel," the third book in the Ravenglass Legends series, and share a bit about family time watching a captivating TV show. 🖋️ Focused Writing on "The Knight and the Rebel":This week has been solely dedicated to writing the first draft of "The Knight and the Rebel," …

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340 - March 31, 2024 - The Wolf and the Wyvern, Ravenglass Legends #amwriting 6:21

8M ago6:21

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Join me in this week’s Author Diary where I celebrate the completion of a major redrafting milestone and embark on new writing adventures, along with sharing my current reading journey. Completing “The Wolf and the Wyvern” Redraft: I’ve hit a significant milestone this week – the redraft of “The Wolf and the Wyvern” is finally complete! It’s a mome…

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339 - March 24, 2024 - The Wolf and the Wyvern, Ravenglass Legends, Last Night a DJ Saved my Life, The Book of Yokai 6:39

8M ago6:39

6:39

Welcome to this week's Author Diary where I share the progress on redrafting "The Wolf and the Wyvern" and my recent reading adventures. 🖋️ Progress on "The Wolf and the Wyvern": It's been an exceptionally productive week. I've made significant headway in redrafting several chapters of "The Wolf and the Wyvern" (Ravenglass Legends, Book 2). At this…

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338 - March 17, 2024 - Punks Versus Zombies, Zombieland #amwriting 3:34

9M ago3:34

3:34

Join me in this week’s Author Diary where I share updates on writing "Punks Versus Zombies," delve into the history of DJing through a fascinating book, and revisit a classic zombie film. 📝 "Punks Versus Zombies" Updates: This week has been productive with the addition of two new episodes to the "Punks Versus Zombies" series. Each episode brings it…

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