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June 28, 2022

S3E5 Genealogy and Fiction || J. D. Edwards

43 minutes

In today's episode, you'll hear about how you can use genealogy research to mine for stories, characters, etc. Then, catch my chat with award-winning author of genealogical papers and of fiction, J. D. Edwards. You'll hear about some really interesting things, like:

how he got started in writing

winning multiple awards for his published genealogical papers

using genealogical research and applying it to fictional writing

his editing process and tips to ensure your writing will go smoother

“research the publisher before you sign that contract.”

what happens when a vanity publisher taints your book

advice on working with Amazon if you’re self-publishing

using flash fiction to bridge the gap between two series

crucial things to do when worldbuilding

You can connect with J. D. on his website at http://faerierealm.50megs.com/, on Twitter @FaerieRealms, and on Instagram @Twyrch.

Kathleen can be found on Twitter @kfoxx_writes, @_badasswriters, and @FoxxEditorial. On Instagram, she's @kathleenfoxxwrites, @badasswriters_podcast, and @FoxxEditorial. Her websites are www.kathleenfoxx.com and www.foxxeditorial.com.