The Author's Preface

What is art? What is product, and where do they—if at all—coalesce?

Paired with self-publishing, "Hustle Culture" has created opportunities at scale for authors to make money on their own terms. But is there a price to be paid when prolific outpaces profound?

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Today's preface features author, theater producer & screenwriter, Jennifer Manocherian. Jennifer's creative works include novels and plays such as Alpha Bette and Cockroaches & Cologne. If you'd like to learn more about Jennifer's many accomplishments, check out her website at www.jennifermanocherian.net.

SHOW NOTES: -Jennifer on IG: @jennifermanocherian -Jennifer on FB: @jmanocherian -Linkedin: @jennifer-manocherian-2421855 -The Knitting Sutra: Craft as a Spiritual Practice by Susan Gordon Lydon: https://bit.ly/4ayFMVA

SAM: -Sam on Linktree -Sam on Patreon -Sam on Twitter -Sam on Instagram -Sam on YouTube

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Today's preface features Romance author, Liz Leiby. Liz's publications include Love Again, and Deva Vu. If you want to learn more about Liz and her publications, check out lizleiby.com.

SHOW NOTES: -Liz on Instagram -NaNoWriMo (website) -Save the cat Writes a Novel by Jessica Brody -Romancing the Beat: Story Structure for Romance Novels (How to Write Kissing Books by Gwen Hayes -How to Self-Publish Your Book *Jane Friedman -Writer's Helping Writers (website)

SAM: -Sam on Linktree -Sam on Patreon -Sam on Twitter -Sam on Instagram -Sam on YouTube

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Today's preface features author & podcaster, Rich LaMonica. Rich's publications include Out of the Darkness and 13 Step Guide to Success. He also hosts The MisFitnation podcast. If you want to learn more about Rich, check out his website at www.themisfitnation.com.

SHOW NOTES: -The MisFitnation on YouTube -The MisFitation on FB -The MisFitation on IG -Rich on FB -Rich on Linkedin -Rich on TikTok -Rich on X -Anonymous Hotline (USA) - dial #988 -woundedwarriorproject.org

SAM: -Sam on Linktree -Sam on Patreon -Sam on Twitter -Sam on Instagram -Sam on YouTube

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Today's preface features Dystopian, Sci-fi, and Fantasy author, Steven Healt. Steven's publications include the Amboy Series. If you want to learn more about Steven and his publications, check out his Linktree or Instagram.

Check out Teri Brown's latest release, Daughters of Green Mountain Gap at all good book sellers now!

SHOW NOTES: -Tom Edwards Design -The Amory Wars -Mini Minuteman (YouTube) -Zamil Akhtar (Dark Fantasy author) -The Dunkleosteus (shark with skeleton outside) -Warhammer 40k (White Scars) -Warhammer 40k (Thousand Sons) -Warhammer 40k (Mortarion) -Warhammer 40k (Nurgle) -r/grim dank -Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (APA) -Writing Advice from Matt Stone & Trey Parker @ NYU (YouTube)

SAM: -Sam on Linktree -Sam on Patreon -Sam on Twitter -Sam on Instagram -Sam on YouTube

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Today's preface features Science Fiction author, C.P. James. C.P.'s publications include the Reassembly series, The Cytocorp Saga, and more. If you want to learn more about C.P. and his publications, check out cpjames.com or his Facebook.

SHOW NOTES: -Peter Straub -Readable -Web FX -Ask a book editor (Facebook) -The Veldt by Ray Bradbury -20 books to 50k group (Facebook) -Syd Field (The AVS) -Robert McKee -Wool by Hugh Howey

SAM: -Sam on Linktree -Sam on Patreon -Sam on Twitter -Sam on Instagram -Sam on YouTube

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Today's preface features Non-Fiction & Self-Help author, Andrew McConnell. Andrew's publications include Get Out of My Head: Creating Modern Clarity with Stoic Wisdom, numerous articles and blogs on motivation and philosphy, as well as a TED Talk on evicting bad influences renting space in your mind.

If you want to learn more about Andrew and his publications, check out his website.

SHOW NOTES: -Andrew on Linked -Andrew on Instagram -Andrew on Twitter -Marcus Aurelius - Meditations: Adapted for the Contemporary Reader (translated by James Harris) -Letters from a Stoic: Complete (Letters 1 - 124) Adapted for the Contemporary Reader by Lucius Seneca (translated by James Harris) -A Moveable Feast by Ernest Hemmingway -The War of Art by Steven Pressfield -On Writing: A Memoir Of The Craft (A Memoir of the Craft by Stephen King) -Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life by Anne Lamott -Ryan Holiday (Daily Stoic) -Tim Ferris books

SAM: -Sam on Linktree -Sam on Patreon -Sam on Twitter -Sam on Instagram -Sam on YouTube

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Today's preface features Historical & Epic Fantasy author, Shauna Lawless. Shauna's novels, The Children of Gods and Fighting Men (1) (Gael Song) & Words of Kings and Prophets utilize Irish mythology and folklore in a historically accurate and fantastical setting.

If you want to learn more about Shauna and her publications, check out her website or Twitter.

SHOW NOTES: -PAGE CHEWING EPISODE 52 || Shauna Lawless -Hilary Mantel (author) -Critique Circle -Abby Himenez (author) -Irish Mythological Cycle -Lebor Gabála Érenn: The Book of the Taking of Ireland; Volume 1 by Robert Alexander Stewart Macalister -The Great Famine (Ireland) -The Irish War of Independence -The Troubles (the Northern Ireland Conflict) -The Wind that Shakes the Barley (film) -Irish Language -Irish Orthography (alphabet) -Queen - Princes of the Universe (Highlander soundtrack)

SAM: -Sam on Linktree -Sam on Patreon -Sam on Twitter -Sam on Instagram -Sam on YouTube

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Today's preface features Epic Fantasy author, Joshua Scott Edwards. Josh's debut novel, An Ocean of Others (Dance of the Sibling Suns Book 1) is the first installment in his Dungeons & Dragons-inspired series.

If you want to learn more about Joshua and his publications, check out his website or Twitter.

SHOW NOTES: grāvelōrd on Spotify Writing Excuses podcast Intentionally Blank podcast The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life by Mark Manson 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos by Jordan B. Peterson What Are Bipolar Disorders? (American Psychiatric Association) Psychedelic Stories podcast Hugh Howey blog An Interview With Evan Winter - Rage Of Dragons Author w/ Daniel Greene

SAM: -Sam on Linktree -Sam on Patreon -Sam on Twitter -Sam on Instagram -Sam on YouTube

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Today's preface features Epic Fantasy author & booktuber, P.L. Stuart. P.L.'s latest novel, Lord and King is the third installment in the Drowned Kingdom Saga. He is also the co-host of PAGE CHEWING on YouTube.

If you want to learn more about P.L.'s publications, check out his website or YouTube channel.

SHOW NOTES: -P.L. on Facebook -P.L. on Instagram -P.L. on Goodreads -Drowned Kingdom Booktube channel -Before We Go Blog

-Against All Gods: The Age of Bronze by Miles Cameron -Writing Fighting (Christian Cameron) -Epic Fantasy author, Ryan Cahill -Dark Fantasy author, Zamil Akhtar -Brandon Sanderson classes (YouTube)

SAM: -Sam on Linktree -Sam on Patreon -Sam on Twitter -Sam on Instagram -Sam on YouTube

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