Doctor, writer and now novelist, Anke Zet, joined me to discuss her debut novel, ‘Deception’ (Book 1 in the Unearthly Talents Series).

Topics discussed include:

The unique writing process for writing the story - the decision to split the mammoth novel into separate installments and what challenges that presented.

Her persistence and need for self-belief, which was especially crucial in the decision to tell the story that she wanted to, despite pressure from editors etc to change elements/the entire story.

Anke’s publishing journey, from exploring and undertaking the more ‘traditional’ publishing routes of established publishing houses and literary agents, to taking the plunge into self-publishing. The challenges encountered with the ‘red-tape’ of self-publishing and how she feels now, looking back on it all.

The importance of making writerly promises - and keeping them. How one promise Anke made to herself, propelled her through the tumultuous and tough journey to get to this point.

And so much more!

Thanks be to Anke for appearing on the show, you can pick up your copy of ‘Deception’ and all others to follow here:

https://www.amazon.com.au/Deception-Book-one-Unearthly-Talents-ebook/dp/B09Q311C1L/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1644809797&sr=8-4