In this episode of Beyond the Pages, host Alyssa Marie shares her personal reading journey, from her early love for spooky stories to her discovery of indie authors. She discusses the impact of indie literature on her reading habits and the vibrant community surrounding it. Alyssa emphasizes the freedom and creativity found in indie publishing compared to mainstream authors, and highlights the importance of supporting indie authors through reviews and engagement. The episode concludes with a teaser for upcoming author interviews and a call to action for listeners to connect on social media.

Summary

In this engaging conversation, Alyssa Marie interviews Thomas Stewart, known as the Corpse Child, discussing his journey as a horror author. Thomas shares the origin of his nickname, his struggles with mental health, and how writing became a source of strength for him. He delves into his works, particularly 'Finding Pig Man' and the Swine Series, and explores the distinctions between extreme horror and splatterpunk. The discussion also covers his writing process, inspirations, and advice for aspiring authors, culminating in a reading from his upcoming book, 'Allison's Tears.'

takeaways

• Courtney's pen name has a personal connection to her pets and family.
• She accidentally wrote a children's book about mice at a country club.
• Courtney is an emergency vet tech and a passionate animal advocate.
• The indie author community has been incredibly supportive for her writing journey.
• Imposter syndrome is a common feeling among new authors, but support helps overcome it.
• Courtney has multiple upcoming releases, including anthologies and novellas.
• She enjoys involving her readers in her writing process.
• The Ladies of Doom anthology features strong female characters and dark themes.
• Courtney's writing style blends humor with horror elements.
• Her memoir tackles heavy themes and aims to resonate with readers. Courtney started writing on online platforms under a pen name.
• Her upcoming book will explore trauma from different perspectives.
• She identifies as a 'pantser' and writes in one draft.
• Courtney's stories often include themes of animal advocacy.
• She transitioned from aspiring FBI agent to animal care advocate.
• A teacher's encouragement shaped her identity as a writer.
• Courtney's tattoo symbolizes her commitment to writing.
• She plans to hop genres in her future works.
• The indie community plays a crucial role in her writing journey.
• Courtney's humorous take on life and writing shines through her stories.

summaryIn this engaging conversation, host Alyssa chats with author Courtney Capone, also known as Dahlia R. Sterling. They explore Courtney's journey as a writer, the significance of her pen name, and her unexpected foray into children's literature. The discussion highlights the supportive indie author community, the challenges of imposter syndrome, and the excitement surrounding Courtney's upcoming releases, including anthologies and a memoir that tackles heavy themes. With humor and heartfelt anecdotes, Courtney shares her passion for writing and her love for animals, making for a delightful and insightful episode. In this engaging conversation, Courtney shares her unique journey as a writer, discussing her transition from writing in notebooks to publishing her work under various pen names. She delves into her writing process, revealing her preference for pantsing over plotting, and the themes of trauma and animal advocacy that permeate her stories. The discussion also touches on her aspirations to join the FBI, her impactful experiences with animals, and the influence of a high school teacher on her writing career. As she looks ahead to future projects, Courtney emphasizes the importance of community and collaboration in the indie publishing world.

In this episode we discuss why buying from indie authors is awesome, signed copies and swag?? sign me up!

Upcoming horror anthology reads I'm excited about:

-Thrills & Chills

-Table for Ten

-Halloween Horror Show Anthology

-Pretty Little Slashers

-Trick Of Fear

Writing reviews and should you tag the author?

Don't be a d*ck (sorry for the rant)

Teaser for upcoming episode

Hey there!

My name is Alyssa Marie I run Alyssa’s Novel Nook on instagram, TikTok and facebook. This is a podcasts that will discuss all things bookish as well as host Author Chats with Indie Authors! Episodes will run Tuesdays and Thursdays. Thanks for listening!

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