Show Notes:

Interview 1: Paul

• Always been a reader

• Stared story 10 years ago

• Psychic encouraged her to finish the story

• Hubby pusher her over the line

• Has 2 covers for the book depending on peoples interest

• 5 word: Emotionally driven, Raw, Love, Romance, Spicy

• Loves a happily ever after.

• Had no idea what was involved in publishing. Used Self publishing services for first book.

• The writing was the easy part - Marketing and promotion are harder.

• The Journey has been worthwhile

• Tips for writing: just do it!! Meet different authors and immerse yourself in it all.

• Other Authors are so supportive and encouraging.

• Launch Party for the Second book is on the 17th of January.

Interview 2: Chris Ilsley

• Uses a Pen name for confidence and ability to detach.

• Return to sender harks back to letter writing.

• Always been very creative

• Story started as a dream

• Nicole and real persona are the same. Pen name just gave confidence.

• Getting easier because of amazing support from community

• Has so many different plots for future stories there is more to come.

Where the Excerpt Came From:

Enjoy a snippet of Nicole's first book, Return to Sender.

Guest Bio:

Nicole Bazley is a pen name created to gain the confidence to publish her first book, Return to Sender. Her real life alter ego was holding it hostage for Ten years until Nicole took the stage. She is the creative author who has so many love stories to tell. Behind the mask this writer loves the beach, family, being outdoors and staying active. She has always been a book lover and will read almost anything. Her favourite authors are Jodie Picoult and Lee Child. But Jack Reacher is always on hand as a back up, she could read those stories on repeat! She has always loved to write poems, songs and little stories, favouring contemporary romance. She is inspired by real life narratives that will have you free falling.

Have a look at her website for more information www.nicolebazley.com

Booklist:

Return To Sender

Love In The After - Releases Jan 18th 2026 with an official release party on the Saturday 17th (Tickets on my website)

Books are available on my website www.nicolebazley.com available on amazon and kindle unlimited as well as via select book stores Australia wide. A full list of book stores is available on my website.

Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0F3X5GJZZ?ingress=0&visitId=7e27e119-b381-44a1-83c2-fc48c782e51c&ref_=ap_rdr&ccs_id=92f315e0-a230-43af-9e77-16f924b280dd

Links

Contact Nicole Bazley

FB: https://www.facebook.com/people/Nicole-Bazley-Author/61571748313078/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicolebazleyauthor/

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nicole.bazley.aut

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/55633858.Nicole_Bazley

Contact Finding Elara

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/FindingElara

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/findingelara/

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@findingelarapodcast

Contact BCP

Discord: https://discord.gg/Ap8EWpPn

BCP Website: www.bcpcreative.com.au

BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bcp.creative/

BCP facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577758720164

Contact Paul

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paul.van.der.mey.2025

Forrest.chat: http://forrest.chat/episodes

Contact Chris

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chris.ilsley.5

In Collaboration with:

This Event has been sponsored by the Australian Cultural Fund

https://artists.australianculturalfund.org.au/s/project/a2EMn00000Y6idtMAB/findingelara-livestream-from-book-fair

Book Reality: https://bookreality.com/

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Music by: @keysofmoonmusic

Name: The epic hero