It’s our 99th episode and the last episode of 2023! Instead of our normal show we decided to get together and just talk about the year, our writing, and anything else that popped up (Tangents?? On this show??) But, towards the end (34:20 - see, I remembered) Erin M. Evans, B. Dave Walters, and Treavor Bettis come up with quick story pitches off of short prompts!

Starring:

Erin M Evans (Empire of Exiles, Brimstone Angels)

https://twitter.com/erinmevans

B. Dave Walters (A Darkened Wish, Black Dice Society)

https://twitter.com/BDaveWalters

Treavor Bettis (Difficulty Class, Champions of Lore)

https://twitter.com/TheTreavor

Pre-Order Relics of Ruin!

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Relics-Ruin-Books-Usurper-2/dp/031644104X 

Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/relics-of-ruin-erin-m-evans/1143299833?ean=9780316441049 

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This week we are trying something new. Host Treavor Bettis sits down with Bethany Jacobs to talk about her novel These Burning Stars, as well as her background with writing and what her writing process is like.

Special Guest:

Bethany Jacobs (These Burning Stars)

https://www.bethany-jacobs.com/ 

Get her book, These Burning Stars, here: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/these-burning-stars-bethany-jacobs/1142902661?ean=9780316463324 

Host:

Treavor Bettis (Difficulty Class, Champions of Lore)

https://twitter.com/TheTreavor

Pre-Order Relics of Ruin!

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Relics-Ruin-Books-Usurper-2/dp/031644104X 

Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/relics-of-ruin-erin-m-evans/1143299833?ean=9780316441049 

Enroll in B. Dave’s 14 Day Writer:

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You’re done with your first novel! …and now they want more? What do you do?! This week special guest Bethany Jacobs, author of These Burning Stars, joins Erin M. Evans, B. Dave Walters, and Treavor Bettis to talk about Sequels and how to handle them!

Special Guest:

Bethany Jacobs (These Burning Stars)

https://www.bethany-jacobs.com/ 

Get her book, These Burning Stars, here: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/these-burning-stars-bethany-jacobs/1142902661?ean=9780316463324 

Starring:

Erin M Evans (Empire of Exiles, Brimstone Angels)

https://twitter.com/erinmevans

B. Dave Walters (A Darkened Wish, Black Dice Society)

https://twitter.com/BDaveWalters

Treavor Bettis (Difficulty Class, Champions of Lore)

https://twitter.com/TheTreavor

Pre-Order Relics of Ruin!

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Relics-Ruin-Books-Usurper-2/dp/031644104X 

Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/relics-of-ruin-erin-m-evans/1143299833?ean=9780316441049 

Enroll in B. Dave’s 14 Day Writer:

https://www.theundisputedacademy.com/14-day-writer-home-page

At the time of recording we are halfway through nanowrimo 2023! Which means many of you are halfway through your book and you might be feeling those Mid-Book Blues! So this week Erin M. Evans and Treavor Bettis talk about what they do when they hit the midpoints of their books and how they stay motivated to keep writing!

Starring:

Erin M Evans (Empire of Exiles, Brimstone Angels)

https://twitter.com/erinmevans

B. Dave Walters (A Darkened Wish, Black Dice Society)

https://twitter.com/BDaveWalters

Treavor Bettis (Difficulty Class, Champions of Lore)

https://twitter.com/TheTreavor

Pre-Order Relics of Ruin!

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Relics-Ruin-Books-Usurper-2/dp/031644104X 

Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/relics-of-ruin-erin-m-evans/1143299833?ean=9780316441049 

Enroll in B. Dave’s 14 Day Writer:

https://www.theundisputedacademy.com/14-day-writer-home-page

NaNoWriMo is right around the corner! To get yall just a little more prepped and ready we did an episode of NaNoWriMo questions that will hopefully help all of you. This week Erin M. Evans, B. Dave Walters, and Treavor Bettis talk about Death Scenes, Dialogue, Scene Connection, and More!

Starring:

Erin M Evans (Empire of Exiles, Brimstone Angels)

https://twitter.com/erinmevans

B. Dave Walters (A Darkened Wish, Black Dice Society)

https://twitter.com/BDaveWalters

Treavor Bettis (Difficulty Class, Champions of Lore)

https://twitter.com/TheTreavor

Pre-Order Relics of Ruin!

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Relics-Ruin-Books-Usurper-2/dp/031644104X 

Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/relics-of-ruin-erin-m-evans/1143299833?ean=9780316441049 

Enroll in B. Dave’s 14 Day Writer:

https://www.theundisputedacademy.com/14-day-writer-home-page

November is getting closer! Are you ready for NaNoWriMo? To help you get ready during Preptober Erin M. Evans, B. Dave Walters, and Treavor Bettis talk about Structure and Outlines!

Starring:

Erin M Evans (Empire of Exiles, Brimstone Angels)

https://twitter.com/erinmevans

B. Dave Walters (A Darkened Wish, Black Dice Society)

https://twitter.com/BDaveWalters

Treavor Bettis (Difficulty Class, Champions of Lore)

https://twitter.com/TheTreavor

Pre-Order Relics of Ruin!

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Relics-Ruin-Books-Usurper-2/dp/031644104X 

Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/relics-of-ruin-erin-m-evans/1143299833?ean=9780316441049 

Enroll in B. Dave’s 14 Day Writer:

https://www.theundisputedacademy.com/14-day-writer-home-page

We continue Preptober with a talk about Worldbuilding! Erin M. Evans, B. Dave Walters, and Treavor Bettis talk about some ways they go about worldbuilding and what they would do to get prepped before November 1st!

Starring:

Erin M Evans (Empire of Exiles, Brimstone Angels)

https://twitter.com/erinmevans

B. Dave Walters (A Darkened Wish, Black Dice Society)

https://twitter.com/BDaveWalters

Treavor Bettis (Difficulty Class, Champions of Lore)

https://twitter.com/TheTreavor

Pre-Order Relics of Ruin!

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Relics-Ruin-Books-Usurper-2/dp/031644104X 

Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/relics-of-ruin-erin-m-evans/1143299833?ean=9780316441049 

Enroll in B. Dave’s 14 Day Writer:

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Erin and B. Dave claim the title will make sense to parents.

Welcome to Preptober! This month we’ll be releasing episodes that will (hopefully) get you in the mindset to write a whole book in November! To start things off Erin M. Evans, B. Dave Walters, and Treavor Bettis talk about Finding a Project, Finding a Plot, and Finding Your Characters!

Starring:

Erin M Evans (Empire of Exiles, Brimstone Angels)

https://twitter.com/erinmevans

B. Dave Walters (A Darkened Wish, Black Dice Society)

https://twitter.com/BDaveWalters

Treavor Bettis (Difficulty Class, Champions of Lore)

https://twitter.com/TheTreavor

Pre-Order Relics of Ruin!

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Relics-Ruin-Books-Usurper-2/dp/031644104X 

Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/relics-of-ruin-erin-m-evans/1143299833?ean=9780316441049 

Enroll in B. Dave’s 14 Day Writer:

https://www.undisputedacademy.com/14-day-writer-home-page

There are several methods out there for making plot, characters, and settings - and on this episode we’re going to talk about a listener suggested one! This week Erin M. Evans, B. Dave Walters, and Treavor Bettis talk about the Snowflake Method as well as how to make Characters You Care About.

Starring:

Erin M Evans (Empire of Exiles, Brimstone Angels)

https://twitter.com/erinmevans

B. Dave Walters (A Darkened Wish, Black Dice Society)

https://twitter.com/BDaveWalters

Treavor Bettis (Difficulty Class, Champions of Lore)

https://twitter.com/TheTreavor

Pre-Order Relics of Ruin!

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Relics-Ruin-Books-Usurper-2/dp/031644104X 

Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/relics-of-ruin-erin-m-evans/1143299833?ean=9780316441049 

Enroll in B. Dave’s 14 Day Writer:

https://www.undisputedacademy.com/14-day-writer-home-page

The final listener questions from our backlog are here! This week Erin M. Evans, B. Dave Walters, and Treavor Bettis answer questions about changing things 20%, Writer Voice, Pacing, and Super Hero Stories!

Starring:

Erin M Evans (Empire of Exiles, Brimstone Angels)

https://twitter.com/erinmevans

B. Dave Walters (A Darkened Wish, Black Dice Society)

https://twitter.com/BDaveWalters

Treavor Bettis (Difficulty Class, Champions of Lore)

https://twitter.com/TheTreavor

Pick up Empire of Exiles out now!

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Empire-Exiles-Erin-M-Evans/dp/0316440876

Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/empire-of-exiles-erin-m-evans/1141116256?ean=9780316440875

Enroll in B. Dave’s 14 Day Writer:

https://www.undisputedacademy.com/14-day-writer-home-page