Hi everyone! This episode of the Indie Author Life is centred around some updates to do with my writing life, importantly, the debut of my YA fantasy novel, Still Waters Run Deep. I also chat about the Author Chat series and the future plans for that. Finally, I take you all along with me on my trip to Clunes Booktown Festival, where I got a chance to catch up with some incredible indie authors. I will list all I encountered below:

* Lou Nova

* Stephanie C. Zeitoun

* Jess McFarlane

* Elisse Hay

* Jade Andrews

* JC Roycroft

MG Hunt’s links:

* Instagram

* TikTok

* Facebook

* Website

* Goodreads

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In this episode of Author Chat, I sit down with the incredibly talented self-published romantasy author, Danielle D. Drummond. We dive deep into her creative journey, discussing her debut novel, A Kingdom of Curses: The Emergence, and how she brought this story to life.

Danielle shares her writing process, the challenges and triumphs of self-publishing, and the undeniable calling that led her to embrace a creative lifestyle. Through her passion for storytelling, she reveals how writing has profoundly changed her life for the better.

Watch or listen to peek into the mind of a talented author who is just getting started. Please note the following disclaimer: This episode discusses topics related to mental health and serious physical illness. We understand these subjects can be sensitive and potentially triggering. Please take care or yourself and feel free to pause or skip ahead if needed.

📚 Danielle D. Drummond’s links:

* Instagram

* Threads

* TikTok

* Amazon

* Facebook

📚 MG Hunt’s links:

* Instagram

* Threads

* TikTok

* Goodreads

* Facebook

* Website

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Indie author, designer and all-round creative, Kristen Dovnik sat down with me to chat about all things related to her creative process, working with family members and how visuals inspire her.Enjoy this episode of Author Chat with Kristen Dovnik! For people watching: please note that due to internet issues there may be sections where the audio doesn’t match up with the video.

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Melbourne-based indie author Rachel O'Rourke has generously shared her time to discuss all things writing and publishing, as well as how her experiences as a romance author have shaped her journey.

Disclaimer: Please note that this content contains sensitive material, including discussions of sexual content, BDSM, trauma and mental health disorders. Viewer and listener discretion is advised.

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Jade Andrews is not only a hardworking self-published author, but also a creative professional who has recently (with other individuals) launched Coven Press HQ, a self-publishing hub.

In our chat we discuss her experience in the publishing industry, her thoughts on the self-publishing world, and an exclusive insight her next novel - the sequel to ‘Pantheon of Life’, ‘House of Death’.

I hope you all enjoy this chat with Jade Andrews/Alana as much as I did.

Jade Andrews links:

* Instagram

* Goodreads

* TikTok

Coven Press HQ links:

* Instagram

* Website

* Facebook

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Claire has given her time to chat all things writing, and indie author life related, as well as insights into her latest book release ‘Of Sky and Embers’, which is a sequel to her novel ‘Of Sand and Silk’.

I learned so much from Claire, and I am inspired by all her insights into the self-publishing world. Her catalogue of books are so captivating, exploring unique fantasy environments with a focus on often complex characters.

So, I hope you enjoy this episode!

Claire Butler's links:

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

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@clairebutlerauthor

Website: https://www.clairebutlerauthor.com

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/31895705.Claire_Butler

Threads: https://www.threads.net/@clairebutlerauthor

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We discuss their upcoming novel 'Enemies to Booksellers' (scheduled publishing date 18 January 2025), as well as their writing process and their author life.

I learned so much from Laura, especially with their take on writing realistic relationships in a fantasy world setting, and tackling popular tropes such as found family and enemies to lovers.

So, enjoy this episode and I hope you have fun listening or watching to this episode!

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Laura Catherine's important links.

* Instagram

* TikTok

* Website

* Goodreads

* Threads

* Bound Together Podcast

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We discuss so many wonderful topics in this episode - from intuitive writing routines, astrology, feminism and the ‘one-horse trope’. I learned a lot from Jess in this chat, and I am incredibly inspired by the way she approaches her writing process and character development.

Her highly anticipated novel, ‘Woman of Wolves’ is scheduled for release 25th February 2025.

I hope you all enjoy this chat as much as I did.

Where to find Jess McFarlane online:

* Goodreads

* Tiktok

* Instagram

* Facebook

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This is the audio version where I share my thoughts on 5 indie fantasy books I'm anticipating the release of in 2025. This is a shorter episode, but I hope you enjoy it!

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In this episode, I had the opportunity to chat with the delightful and incredibly driven author SK May. Simone and I discuss, writing at 2am with horror movies in the background, listening to a song 20 times on repeat, and finding your book people on the welcoming community that is #bookstagram.

I certainly enjoyed spending time with SK May, and if you love dark romance filled with magic and a little bit of blood, check out her latest work Whispers in the Blood, and the upcoming sequel Whispers from the Curse (coming 25 January 2025).

You can connect with SK May on Instagram and TikTok, @skmayauthor

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