Jon Cronshaw's Author Diary: The Real Life of a Legally Blind Fantasy Author

Hello from sunny Morecambe!

Welcome back to my weekly author diary, where I share all the updates from my writing journey and reading escapades.

This week, I am thrilled to bring you the latest developments on my novel, “Guild of Assassins.”

I’ve been focusing my attention this week on my novel “Guild of Assassins.”

And another chapter is ready for you to read!

Head over to my Substack profile to read the latest installment of this action-packed adventure.

Your support and encouragement have been the driving force behind my progress, and I’m grateful for each one of you who has been on this journey with me.

I’ve also been continuing my epic readthrough of the Warhammer 40k Horus Heresy series. The battles, the mysteries, and the character arcs have kept me hooked.

As we venture into the school summer holidays, I’d like to share my plans for the upcoming weeks.

My main focus will be on writing “Guild of Assassins.” This is so I can be sure to get the next chapter out on Substack on time every Saturday.

You can read “Guild of Assassins” on my Substack site at joncronshawauthor.substack.com.

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This week, I'm excited to share my journey as I continue to delve deeper into the world of my epic fantasy series, Ravenglass Legends.

 I've made substantial progress on the second draft, with 35,000 words already improved. I can't wait to share this story with you.

I also wrote the first draft for a short story centreed on Maja, one of the point of view characters in the Ravenglass Legends. Discovering her journey and experiences has been a fascinating process, and I believe it will add a new layer of depth to the whole series.

I also completed another episode of the Guild of Assassins which goes live on Substack on Saturday. If you've been following along, you know that this is my ongoing novel series that I've been releasing weekly. The story is gaining momentum, and I hope you're enjoying the ride!

This week wasn't all about writing, though. I was fortunate enough to have a work experience student helping me out. They've been a great asset, creating stunning graphics and engaging videos to help bring my books to life and reach more readers.

But it wasn't all smooth sailing. I faced some technical challenges with Wordpress, where the formatting got lost during the transition from Microsoft Word. It was a bit frustrating, but, on the bright side, I've found a workaround. So, stay tuned for more polished blog posts in the future.

Until next time, cheerio.

Jon

This week, I balanced writing, web migration, and tax work.

A new chapter of Guild of Assassins is ready for Substack.

My website shifted back to WordPress.

Amid tasks, I read The Outcast Dead and began DeliveranceLost.

I plan to return to Ravenglass Legends book 2 next week.

Check out my new website at https://joncronshaw.com

Welcome to this week's author diary.

 In today's episode, I'm excited to share updates on my progress with Guild of Assassins and the fourth Dawn of Assassins book, as well as details about outlining a brand new fantasy series.

I also discuss my thoughts on the Horus Heresy book series and my highlights of this year’s Glastonbury festival, as well as the importance of disability representation in popular music.

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Welcome to the 300th episode of Jon's Author Diary. This week has been a tremendous journey, with progress on my books, indulgence in some fantastic reads, and a few hours well-spent on Netflix. This week, I've been channeling my inner rogue while working on my book, "Guild of Assassins", an exclusive Substack novel. It's an intense exploration of the shadows where the silent killers dwell. Stay tuned on Substack for thrilling chapter updates and some behind-the-scenes revelations about this unique guild.Book 2 of the Ravenglass Legends is underway. This week, I have made significant strides in developing the narrative arc and the characters. There's plenty of surprises, mystery, and adventure to come. In the midst of writing, I've also been indulging in some quality reads. This week, I've delved into the Horus Heresy books - "The First Heretic" and "Prospero Burns".Besides writing and reading, I've found some time to unwind with Netflix. I watched the Arnold Schwarzenegger documentary – an insightful, inspiring dive into the life of one of the most iconic figures in the fitness and entertainment world. "Killing Eve" also kept me hooked with its intense narrative and outstanding performances.It's been an exciting week of writing, reading, and relaxing with some fantastic TV. If you want to join me on this journey and never miss an update on the "Guild of Assassins", follow me on Substack at joncronshawauthor.substack.com. Here's to many more shared stories and adventures together!

This week Jon shares details about wrapping up his fantasy novel, The Fall of Wolfsbane, the first book in the Ravenglass Legends series.

As one project ends, another begins. Jon is about to start releasing chapters of his dark fantasy thriller Guild of Assassins exclusively on Substack.

He talks about giving a lecture about the controversial modern sculptor Jacob Epstein to the Morecambe Rotary Club.

For pleasure reading, Jon has been delving into the dark world of the Horus Heresy and reading The First Heretic from the popular Warhammer 40k series.

Be sure to subscribe to Jon's Substack newsletter to receive new chapters of Guild of Assassins delivered straight to your inbox. The adventure begins now at joncronshawauthor.substack.com.

In this week's author diary, I talk about a new project, Guild of Assassins, launching a Substack, and my progress on The Fall of Wolfsbane.

Go to Jon's Substack: joncronshawauthor.substack.com

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