Happy Writing

Author E.S. Barrison joins us to talk about anxiety and how we as authors can embrace every single part of our journey, despite what the world might say.

Her debut novel, The Mist Keeper's Apprentice, has just launched after a thirteen year journey to publishing. You can pick up your copy by clicking on the link above.

To keep the conversation going with E.S. Barrison, head to her website - https://www.esbarrison-author.com or chat with her on Twitter: https://twitter.com/esbarrison.

Today we sit down with author Forest Wells to talk about the battle we fight when finding our way as an author. From dysgraphia to published author, Forest shares his journey into publishing to encourage authors everywhere.

Do you have a funny or uplifting story from your author journey? We're looking to share the good and funny news every Thursday, right here, on the Happy Writing podcast. email your story to [email protected].

Ready to read Forest's book, Luna the Lone Wolf? Pick your copy up from Amazon: https://amzn.to/37eWH05*

Dive into Forest's favorite author, Jane Lindskold: https://www.amazon.com/Jane-Lindskold/

You can find Forest and keep the conversation going here:

https://twitter.com/forestwellsden

And, as always, chat with Dionne: https://twitter.com/imahappywriter

Today's episode was sponsored by C.J. Canady. You can purchase a copy of Omega Starlite here: https://amzn.to/2TFa18n*

*We use affiliate links for Amazon book referrals. This helps us keep the podcast running!

Hey Happy Writers. Today we chat with author Syntell Smith about his novel he calls Game of Thrones meets the New York City Library. He also drops some tips for querying, how to be confident in your author journey, and more!

Do you have a funny or uplifting story from your author journey? We're looking to share the good and funny news every Thursday, right here, on the Happy Writing podcast. email your story to [email protected].

Ready to read Syntell's book, Call Numbers? Pick your copy up from Amazon: https://amzn.to/2TEp42g*

Dive into Syntell's favorite book by Walter Mosely, Devil in a Blue Dress :https://amzn.to/3eidphj*

You can find Syntell Smith to keep the conversation going here:

https://twitter.com/syntellsmith

And, as always, chat with Dionne: https://twitter.com/imahappywriter

Today's episode was sponsored by C.J. Canady. You can purchase a copy of Omega Starlite here: https://amzn.to/2TFa18n*

*We use affiliate links for Amazon book referrals. This helps us keep the podcast running!

Have you ever had a book idea and got to work, only to discover the words weren't working? Did years go by where you kept thinking about the story? Today's author, Lelita Baldock, talks us through the creation of her novel Widow's Lace.

Get inspired, find the courage to keep going, and maybe revisit an old project!

Keep the conversation going with Dionne:

https://twitter.com/ImAHappyWriter

Chat with Lelita: https://www.lelitabaldock.com/

https://www.instagram.com/lelitabaldockwrites/

https://twitter.com/BaldockLelita

https://www.facebook.com/lelitabaldockwrites/

Buy Lelita's Novel, Widow's Lace: https://amzn.to/3dY6AkZ

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Today we are joined by our first ever horror writer, Holly Campbell. We're going to dive into how horror, as a genre, has broken open boundaries and opened the door for other genres to talk about subjects such as mental illness.

Ready to keep the conversation going? Join me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/imahappywriter

Join us on Facebook:

https://facebook.com/groups/happywriting

Talk more with Holly:

https://twitter.com/unamusedsnorlax

Buy Holly's book: https://amzn.to/3fFlMFp

The books Holly Loves:

Jurassic Park

The Asylum for Wayward Victorian Girls

Flowers in the Attic

In this Indie Author week blast, we bring you the magical Jamie Weaver. Have you ever wanted to write multiple characters but not felt comfortable with the task? Jamie joins us to talk about approach and how they can enrich your manuscript.

Today's episode was sponsored by author Leslie Hauser and her debut novel, Chasing Eveline. You can pick up your copy here: https://amzn.to/2S8fmo2

Pick up your copy of Jamie's books here (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/2KDYyAY

And connect with Jamie online:

Twitter - https://twitter.com/JWeaverWrites

Website - jweaverwrites.wixsite.com/jamieweaver

Connect with Dionne:

https://twitter.com/imahappywriter

https://www.dionneabouelela.com

Be a Happy Writer with our Facebook group:

https://facebook.com/groups/happywriting

Do you want to sponsor a future episode or start a Happy Writing meetup in your city? Reach out! dionne (at) happywriting (dot) co (not dot com).

We're keeping up our #IndieAuthor sweep, bringing you brand new authors to read. Today's guest, Ash Knight, talks about why it was important for her to incorporate autism into her first novel, how she made sure her m/m romance had proper representation, and why authors and readers shouldn't shy away from challenging themselves to read or write new characters.

Today's episode was sponsored by author Leslie Hauser and her debut novel, Chasing Eveline. You can pick up your copy here: https://amzn.to/2S8fmo2

Pick up your copy of Ash's book here (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/2Kz7E25

And connect with Ash online:

Twitter - https://twitter.com/ForgottenAstro2

QueerIndie - https://queerindie.com/

Connect with Dionne:

https://twitter.com/imahappywriter

https://www.dionneabouelela.com

Be a Happy Writer with our Facebook group:

https://facebook.com/groups/happywriting

Do you want to sponsor a future episode or start a Happy Writing meetup in your city? Reach out! dionne (at) happywriting (dot) co (not dot com).

Authors, get ready to tap into your inner gifts. We're joined by the author of Super, Jon Coffey. We chat about alarming statistics in reading, why he wanted to empower young men and encourage them to read, and how we can all be Super.

Today's episode was sponsored by author Leslie Hauser and her debut novel, Chasing Eveline. You can pick up your copy here: https://amzn.to/2S8fmo2

Pick up your copy of Jon's book here (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3aLadJf

And connect with Jon online:

Twitter - https://twitter.com/jon_coffey

Website - https://joncoffeywriting.com/

Connect with Dionne:

https://twitter.com/imahappywriter

https://www.dionneabouelela.com

Be a Happy Writer with our Facebook group:

https://facebook.com/groups/happywriting

Do you want to sponsor a future episode or start a Happy Writing meetup in your city? Reach out! dionne (at) happywriting (dot) co (not dot com).

Karen Hugg joins us to talk about how we can take the pieces of our life that we are passionate about and use them to strengthen the stories we create. Just like sowing seeds, your manuscript can grow!

Keep the conversation going:

Chat with Dionne - https://twitter.com/imahappywriter

Pick up a copy of Karen's Novel The Forgetting Flower: https://amzn.to/2RYKE0t

Visit Karen: https://karenhugg.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/karenhugg

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KarenKHugg/

Insta: https://www.instagram.com/karenhugg/

The lovely and wonderful Nicole Bea joins us to talk about what it's like to be releasing FIVE books this year, her newest release, and how to embrace physical, emotional, and mental health in your work.

Keep the conversation going with Dionne:

https://twitter.com/imahappywriter

or on Facebook: https://facebook.com/groups/happywriting

Connect with Nicole: https://nicolebea.com

Buy a copy of Forever Summer: https://amzn.to/3asCZOk

Nicole on Socials:

https://twitter.com/nicolebeawrites

https://www.facebook.com/nicolebeawrites

https://www.instagram.com/nicolebeawrites/

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