Exploring the Blank Page

If you've been thinking about kickstarting a project, this episode is for you! Even if you aren't thinking about Kickstarter, you'll still get so much out of this episode. We're chatting with author and Kickstarter queen CJ Milacci. CJ shares so much wisdom on writing and Kickstarter — you don't want to miss this episode!

"Writing is such a nice, enjoyable, crazy process." —CJ Milacci, author of Recruit of Talionis

CJ Milacci writes stories for teens and young adults with heart-pounding action and hope. As a referee, she’s always relearning the hard lesson that it’s impossible to make everyone happy, and she’s discovered that stories can be found anywhere, even on a lacrosse field. She’s passionate about crafting stories of good overcoming evil, finding hope in the midst of seemingly hopeless circumstances, and true acceptance.

Connect with CJ and sign up for her newsletter on her website: https://cjmilacci.com or follow her on Instagram @cjmilacci

Mentioned in this Episode

Recruit of Talionis

Fugitive of Talionis Kickstarter

The Snowflake Method | Randy Ingermanson

The Story Equation | Susan May Warren

Save the Cat | Blake Snyder

Silver Bounty | Victoria McCombs

The Change | Bradley Caffee

Renegade Skyfarer | RJ Metcalf

Calculated Series | Nova McBee

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We're officially back with season three! We give a quick update on where in the world we've been for the past two years (a lot of all over the place) and gush about what we've been reading and what we have coming up this season (we're so excited!)

We hope you enjoy this episode (and season) as much as we have.

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Mentioned in This Episode

Suspended in the Stars | EA Hendryx

Expired Promise | Emilie Haney

On the Golden Cliffs | Christen Krumm

Ashlords | Scott Reintgen

Nyxia | Scott Reintgen

The Damned | Renee Ahdieh

The Beautiful | Renee Ahdieh

Stars and Smoke | Marie Lu

Critical Mass | Daniel Suarez

Secrets So Deep | Ginny Myers Sain

The Inheritance Games series | Jennifer L. Barnes

I Must Betray You | Ruta Sepetys

Activated | Nova McBee

Rebel Brave and Brutal | Shannon Dittemore

Skyward series | Brandon Sanderson

Nothing More to Tell | Karen McManus

Defy the Night | Brigid Kemmerer

Defend the Dawn | Brigid Kemmerer

Beyond the Wand | Tom Felton

Namesake | Adrienne Young

The Last Legacy | Adrienne Young

Saint | Adrienne Young

A Million Junes | Emily Henry

Hello Girls | Emily Henry & Brittany Cavallaro

Good Girls Guide to Murder | Holly Jackson

Good Girl, Bad Blood | Holly Jackson

Five Survive | Holly Jackson

Vampire Hearts and Other Dead Things | Margie Fuston

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A special Suspended in the Stars Kickstarter update! Today is the last day to back Emilie's Kickstarter project — and we've almost unlocked every single stretch goal!

Check out the Kickstarter + Back the Project — https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/eahendryx/suspended-in-the-stars

Have a question? You can email us at [email protected]

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Welcome to part three of this special three-part series on the Kickstarter for EA Hendryx's (Emilie!) Suspended in the Stars.

In this episode, we answer all the Kickstarter questions!

Check out the Kickstarter + Back the Project Here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/eahendryx/suspended-in-the-stars

Some Other Fun Things Mentioned in This Episode

Suspended in the Stars Planet Stickers — https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/eahendryx/suspended-in-the-stars/posts/3761105

How to Back a Kickstarter Campaign YouTube Video — https://youtu.be/6PJ-oYulmfE

Recruit of Talionis | CJ Milacci — https://amzn.to/42xkQv5

Back Fugitive of Talionis by CJ Milacci on Kickstarter — https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cjmilacci/fugitive-of-talionis-a-young-adult-sci-fi-dystopian-novel

Have a question? You can email us at [email protected]

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Welcome to part two of this special three-part series on the Kickstarter for EA Hendryx's (Emilie!) Suspended in the Stars.

In this episode, we dive into more about Kickstarter — what it is, how it works, and how YOU can back this project!

Check out the Kickstarter + Back the Project Here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/eahendryx/suspended-in-the-stars

Have a question? You can email us at [email protected]

Connect with us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/exploringtheblankpagepodcast

Welcome to this special three-part series on the Kickstarter for EA Hendryx's (Emilie!) Suspended in the Stars. 

In this episode, we dive into the inspiration behind this project, a little about Kickstarter, and how you can get your hands on Suspended in the Stars before it is even in stores! 

Check out the Kickstarter + Back the Project Here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/eahendryx/suspended-in-the-stars

Have a question? You can email us at [email protected]

Connect with us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/exploringtheblankpagepodcast

Tracy Andreen was born in Southern California but raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a B.A. in Journalism and Professional Writing then promptly moved to Los Angeles where she spent many years in the world of film development, employed at Amblin/DreamWorks and Mandalay Pictures, among others. She began her paid writing career when she took it upon herself to revise some properties in development at Mandalay and ultimately left that side of the film world to pursue writing full time. In her spare time, she enjoys staring at her fantasy football lineup, hiking, gardening, perusing homes on Zillow, and making some amazingly cool candles that you totally would buy if only she would at long last set up that website.

For links on everything we mentioned in this episode visit: https://www.exploringtheblankpage.com/

Chelsea Bobulski was born in Columbus, Ohio, and raised on Disney movies, Broadway musicals, and Buckeye pride. She graduated from The Ohio State University with a degree in history and promptly married her high school sweetheart. As a writer, she has a soft spot for characters with broken pasts, strange talents, and obstacles they must overcome for a brighter future. She now lives in Northwest Ohio with her husband, her daughter, and one very emotive German Shepherd/Lab mix. 

For links on everything we mentioned in this episode visit: https://www.exploringtheblankpage.com/

Rektok Ross is the pen name of Liani Kotcher, a trial attorney turned award-winning young adult author and book blogger. An avid reader since childhood, Liani writes exactly the kind of books she loves to escape into herself: exciting thrillers with strong female leads, swoon-worthy love interests, and life-changing moments. She graduated from the University of Florida School of Journalism and obtained her juris doctorate at the University of Miami School of Law. Originally from South Florida, she currently splits her time between San Francisco and Los Angeles with her husband, stepkids, and her dogs. You can find her online just about anywhere at @RektokRoss, as well as on her website, www.RektokRoss.com, where she blogs about books and writing.

For links on everything we mentioned in this episode visit: https://www.exploringtheblankpage.com/

Tif Marcelo is a veteran US Army nurse and holds a BS in Nursing and a Master’s in public administration. She believes and writes about the strength of families, the endurance of friendship, heartfelt romances, and is inspired daily by her own military hero husband and four children. She hosts The Stories to Love Podcast, and is the USA Today bestselling author of In a Book Club Far Away, Once Upon a Sunset, The Key to Happily Ever After, which was a Target Diverse Book Club pick, The Holiday Switch, and the Heart Resort and Journey to the Heart series. She and her books have been featured in The Today Show, Shondaland, Real Simple Magazine, The Asian Journal and more! Her website, which includes a link to her newsletter, is www.TifMarcelo.com

For links on everything we mentioned in this episode visit: https://www.exploringtheblankpage.com/