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Bestselling author Kalynn Bayron discusses fairy tale retellings, how they are different from reimaginings, and what is most important for writers to do before taking them on.

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https://www.kalynnbayron.com/

Grab a copy of her books and leave a review:
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Author Alyssa Hazel is here to give you tips on how to create work-life balance as an author and how your goals will impact your writing journey.
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Bestselling author and podcast host Danielle Mendoza talks about the best places for a book launch, the details you need to consider, and insider tips about how to make it a success.

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Author and publicist Ian Craven discusses online writing communities, networking within the industry, and how you can improve your own writing in a group.

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Find Ian on Facebook:
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https://www.facebook.com/groups/aawriteandpublish/?ref=share_group_link

Subscribe to KaleidoScript or submit your own story:
https://www.kscriptmag.com/

A message from Ian:
My friend Melissa Desveaux and I launched a literary magazine this year, KaleidoScript: Bridging Fiction with Reality. We've been receiving Fiction and Nonfiction stories for publication.

Since Hurricane Helene and lots of other crisis events are going on in the world, we've held off from publishing until December. We want to make efforts to capture stories of hope on a global scale. We would like to collect stories from people whether they are hurricane victims or involved in relief aid. There are too many stories to capture everything in writing. I'm thinking for Hurricane Helene, I'll title the section, "America Rises in the Midst of Adversity." From the collection of stories, I'll give a summary of the experiences and outcomes to capture the spirit behind what is happening. Between Halloween and the election, it'll make an interesting documentation. If you would like to contribute or know people who could submit, feel free to use/share the submission link provided.

https://www.kscriptmag.com/submit-your-story

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Author and podcaster Richie Billing is back talking about book tours, what they involve, how much they cost, and what you could possibly do instead.

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Check out Richie's website:
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Listen to The Fantasy Writers' Toolshed Podcast:
https://richiebilling.com/the-fantasy-writers-toolshed-podcast

Find Richie on all platforms:
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Book tours mentioned:
https://kellylacey.com/love-books-tours/
randomthingsthroughmyletterbox.blogspot.com
https://zooloosbooktours.co.uk/

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Bestselling author T.I. Lowe talks all things second chance romance, from establishing the characters, to balancing heavy plotlines with lighthearted moments, to that one aspect she says is most important to focus on.

*CW: Discussions of miscarriage*

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Author and digital strategist Bryan VanDyke discusses what it's like when real life resembles plot, how that can change readers' perceptions of the story, and details his own experiences of life imitating art in his book In Our Likeness.

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Check out Bryan's website:
https://www.bryanvandyke.com/

Grab a copy of In Our Likeness:
https://www.amazon.com/Our-Likeness-Bryan-VanDyke/dp/1662522606/

Read Bryan's essay on AI and loss:
Nothing’s Ever Lost: Can AI Help Us Remember Our Departed Loved Ones? ‹ Literary Hub

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Author Ava Morgyn discusses writing family secrets into the plot of your story, how they take on new life, and why readers love them.

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Author and musician Ari Rosenschein is back to talk about the parallels between publishing and the music industry, and gives unique tips on how you can market your book!
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Check out Ari's website:
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Grab a copy of Ari's book, Dr. Z and Matty Take Telegraph:
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About Dr. Z and Matty Take Telegraph:
It’s the late ’90s—the final days before smartphones and the internet changed the teenage landscape forever. Zack and his mother have moved from Tempe to Berkeley for a fresh start, leaving behind Zack’s father after a painful divorce. A natural athlete, Zack makes the water polo team which equals social acceptance at his new school. Yet he’s more drawn to Matthias, a rebellious skater on the fringes, who introduces him to punk rock, record stores, and the legendary Telegraph Avenue.

As their friendship intensifies, Matthias’s behavior reminds Zack of his absent dad, driving a wedge between him and his mother. Complicating matters is Zaylee, a senior who boosts Zack’s confidence but makes him question his new buddy, Matthias. Faced with all these changes, Zack learns that when life gets messy, he might have to become his own best friend.

Dr. Z and Matty Take Telegraph is about how a friendship can challenge who we are, how we fit in, and where we’re going.

About Ari:
Ari Rosenschein is a Seattle-based author who grew up in the Bay Area. Books and records were a source of childhood solace, leading Ari to a teaching career and decades of writing, recording, and performing music. Along the way, he earned a Grammy shortlist spot, landed film and TV placements, and co-wrote the 2006 John Lennon Songwriting Contest Song of the Year.

In his writing, Ari combines these twin passions. Coasting, his debut short story collection, was praised by Newfound Journal as “introducing us to new West Coast archetypes who follow the tradition of California Dreaming into the 21st century.” Award-winning author Jeff Zentner calls Rosenschein's young adult novel Dr. Z and Matty Take Telegraph "a keenly and compassionately observed coming-of-age story that glows with truth and yearning."

Ari holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Antioch Los Angeles, and his work appears in Short Beasts, Drunk Monkeys, Noisey, Observer, PopMatters, The Big Takeover, KEXP, and elsewhere. He is Global Editorial Content Manager for Roland, helming the legendary musical instrument company's article platforms. Ari lives with his wife and dogs and enjoys the woods, rain, and coffee of his region.

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Author Dante Terese talks about what ethical storytelling means, the uses of "good versus evil" in narratives, and the difference in writing heroes and villains.
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Visit Dante's website:
https://www.danteterese.com/

Grab a copy of her latest book:
https://www.amazon.com/Base-Book-1-Dante-ebook/dp/B0D8V7HBG9?ref_=ast_author_mpb

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https://www.instagram.com/dante.terese/