The Casual Author

Sometimes we've wanted to be authors all our lives, while sometimes it's thrust upon us by our passions. Join Lisa and me as we talk about her passions and how they led to her becoming a multi-publishes children's book author.

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Find out more about Lisa and her work at https://readingrhythmsandrhymes.com/

Getting your books to as many formats as possible is the best thing an author can do. The biggest barrier format wise is audiobooks. What if there are things you can do now to get your books ready for audiobook production? Join Alex Freeman, an esteemed audiobook producer, and me as we discuss this very topic.


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Learn more about Alex and his services at https://www.asfreeman.net/
Alex on Twitter: https://twitter.com/alex_s_freeman
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alex_s_freeman/

Being an author isn't easy, yet some authors have additional hurdles to overcome. For H., that's dyslexia. Join H. and me as we discuss lessons he has learned by coping with, and surmounting this challenge. Even if you aren't dyslexic, there's something to be said about his experience and how it can be applied to all challenges.


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Find out more about H. and his books at https://hlwalshbooks.com/
H. on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/HLwalshauthor/

Success looks different for everyone, yet there are many authors, both indie and traditional published, that feel they aren't meeting the mark. Join Dylan and myself as we talk about his unique experience and success with this independent publishing.

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Find out more about Dylan and his work at http://www.djqfiction.com/
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@author_dylanjamesquarles
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainier_augusta_indie_pub/

Sometimes I think we all as authors wish there was a perfect framework for writing effectively and confidently. While there may not be a magic formula, there are a lot of things that can help us! Join Stephanie, a writer's coach, and me as we discuss her training framework to create successful and confident writers.


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Find out more about Stephanie and her services here: https://www.butterfly-beginnings.com/

Stephanie's Books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Stephanie-Miller/author/B088176TTS?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

The Artist's Way on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08WF12GRY?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_6S9WEJQ75X5V8NCRG1HS

Inspiration for our writing comes from all over the place. For some of us, it's from a life experience, for others, it's from other books or movies. For Brittney, it's traveling. Join me and Brittney as we talk about how her love for travel feeds her love for writing.


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Find out more about Brittney at https://traudtstwocents.com/

So you're writing a book but don't know how you want to get that to your readers. You've written pros and cons sheets for Traditional vs. Independent publishing, but still wish you had some more information! Wait no longer, join J. Gabriel Gates and me as we discuss his experience with both types of publishing.


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Check out the episode on Youtube! - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC753FScIFjQdgo1VSU9wC8w

Learn more about J. Gabriel Gates - https://www.jgabrielgates.net/

Get The Lightbearer Chronicles for $.99 each book- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08CHHC3XD?binding=kindle_edition&ref=dbs_m_mng_rwt_sft_tkin_thcv

How can you sell your books if you don't even know who you want to sell to? This is a challenge that many authors are experiencing. Join Jennia and me as we discuss her best tactics for helping authors identify and market to their audience.


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Learn more about Jennia at https://jenniaedits.com/

Read Tirran Tales on Kindle Vella - https://www.amazon.com/kindle-vella/story/B092P8VHSQ

Check out the book I'm reading and loving: "Dear Writer, Are you Intuitive?" - https://a.co/d/chihqqq

Does your life pressure you to take a casual approach to your passion? To authoring? To art? 

Your life doesn't have to stress you out. It doesn't have to make you feel dissatisfied and unhappy. In fact, life can and should work in tandem with your passion to bring it all to life. Join Christine and me as we talk about principles for keeping it simple, and living happy.

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Find out more about Christine and her book at: https://www.christinemeyercoaching.com/

My Bio at Stag Beetle Books: https://www.stagbeetlebooks.com/dan-kenner.html

*This episode is also available on YouTube

Being an author is complicated enough, but throw anxiety and ADHD into the mix and it becomes a whole different matter. Even if you aren't neurodiverse, or if you have different mental challenges with writing, you'll relate to this conversation with Deston and me about thriving no matter your circumstances.


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Back Deston's Kickstarter HERE: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/destonjmunden/dargath-chronicles-and-dusk-mountain-blues

Find out more about Deston and his work here:
Website : https://djmunden.wordpress.com/

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Deston-J-Munden/e/B07Q2D6948/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/SrBuffaloKnight

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/D.J.Munden/

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