The Casual Author

As an author, we are lucky that we can make the decisions about what we want to write and when we want to do it. Jared Gulian, bestselling author of his memoir, Moon Over Martinborough (a.k.a. An Olive Grove at the Edge of the World in North America), chose to swap genres and write the starter to a sci-fi thriller series. Join us as we discuss the challenges and benefits of swapping genres!


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Check out Jared's work at his website!
www.jaredgulian.com

An author can have so many reasons to write, and honestly any reason is a good one, but sometimes knowing what reason is helps you be more realistic and open with yourself about your goals. Join me and Mandy Harker as we discuss her mantra, pleasure, passion purpose, and what it could mean for you as an author.


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Check out Mandy's (and her coworker Preston's) work at https://harkermcnair.com
You can also find the indie author list at that site by clicking 'Booktok Books'

Writing, as most things in life, will never be free from troubles and challenges. In the end, it's how we deal with those challenges that defines who we are and can become as authors. Join me and fantasy/sci-fi author Brittany Oldroyd as we discuss some of the challenges she faced and how it shaped her as an indie author.


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Brittany's Tiktok : https://www.tiktok.com/@brittanyoldroydbooks
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorbrittanyoldroyd/?hl=en

Grammarly for editing: https://www.grammarly.com/
Autocrit: https://www.autocrit.com/

It's amazing to see all the options independent authors have when it comes to publishing! In this case, join me as I discuss Javier's journey in creating and publishing children's stories to help teach STEM subjects.


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Get his book digitally for FREE at: https://javiertheauthor.gumroad.com/

Find more information about Javier at: https://gilharpbooks.com/

Authors worldwide are finding freedom in independent publishing when it comes to their content. Whether you are Traditionally published, Independently published, or just interested in hearing authors discuss the freedom of their writing, join Derek and myself as we talk about the decisions we've made to write clean books appropriate for younger audiences.


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Find more about Derek and his books on Tiktok, Facebook and Twitter!

@derekborne_author

Finding and working with professional editors doesn't have to be so hard! Jenny Hubert, a professional editor who's been providing editing services to indie authors for years has a lot of insight into how authors can work effectively and proactively with editors. 

It's hard to remember all the things that go into indie publishing until you're right in the throng of it. One of the most most important thing for selling books is how the front of it looks. The saying 'judge a book by its cover' is even more potent for those of us trying to sell books.

Join me as I discuss the process of creating cover art with Kim Monson.

All writers have differently methods and processes when it comes to creating their books. I, for one, have always been a pantser (writing by the seat of my pants), and that works for me. Join me as I discuss my method for writing, what works, what doesn't and what it might mean for you.

One of the most frustrating thing in life is having dreams and plans, only to be thwarted by life and its unkindness. Join me as I discuss how Sarah Hill has become so passionate about encouraging others to chase their dreams as we talk about her journey into independent publishing.

One thing that's constantly on my mind, as it is for other authors, is figuring out the best way to write and publish books more quickly. Heather Carson seems to have cracked that code. As a Dystopian author and mother of two, she has managed to publish ten books in the course of two year! Hear us discuss her methods and progress in this episode.