In this episode, I talk about our new flock of chickens and how we are starting to get eggs from them in a very timely fashion. I explain more about buying a lot of hay in advance and taking the time to organize and stack it. I also walk through my new publishing schedule, how I've planned it out (against my normal process) so I can puslish a book every six months consistently.
With Caitee, we go into the history of her authoring and life journey and how she's had to learn and implement coping skills for burnout amidst the troubles and chaos of life. We go over different strategies and considerations for winning against burnout before it can even become a problem for you.
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In this episode, I dive into the troubles of training a calf to a halter as well as rationing feed for and raising meat chickens. I talk about the release of my next book Dragon Blooded, and the plan to publish the rest of the series a little more quickly than I have in the past, including some unexpected planning.
With Zachary, we discuss the importance of setting up characters and making sure the writing is authentic from the place of their specific personality. Zachary shares how co-authoring has helped both him and his co-author stay within the bounds they set for each character and how authenticity makes the story ring true regardless of genre or reader.
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Find out more about Zachary and his books, find him at https://zacharyforbes1.wixsite.com/forbes-brothers-book
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In this episode, I give an update about our homestead regarding our calf and disbudding experience, dealing with copious amount of manure and composting it as best as possible, as well as shifting chickens around. I talk about how Dragon Blooded is now available direct from my direct sale website at www.dankennerbooks.com and how flexible indie publishing can be.
With L.G., we talk about her debut novel and her method of publishing that existed more in the 'hands on' space and how she didn't have the time or the resources to support that model. We discuss her difficult decision to adjust her publishing schedule and strategy and get support from a publisher, which is going very well for her.
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In this episode, I give an update about our homestead regarding our various chicken operations, such as moving them to and from pastures. I discuss the various ways we use our six gallons of milk a day. In author updates, I discuss my upcoming book, Dragon Blooded, and my decision around publishing to my direct store early before it's available on retailers.
With Andrew, we dive into his decisions around publishing his debut novel with a small time publisher, and why that didn't go to his expectations. We discuss his decision to go indie and pull back rights with his publisher so that he can republish his debut independently. He talks about his books and autism representation, as well as the ins and outs of indie publishing that he didn't realize existed until he was confronted by them.
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Find out more about Andrew and his books at https://www.authorandrewjohnston.com/books
https://hwjohnston.blogspot.com/
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Connecting with your readers, wherever they are around the world, is essential to not only make a living as an author, but build a community and an audience to sustain it for the future. With increasing costs of living and the challenging economy, many turn to social media, which is, aside from time, free marketing. But what if you don't know what to do there? What if showing your face or books is outside of your comfort zone? Join me and N.D. as we talk about social media, escapism, and how we can find our readers through social media interaction and community.
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Find out more about KimBoo and her podcast,books, etc. at https://linktr.ee/theblueeyedwriter
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Your writing process is unique to you and should remain that way. As we navigate the throng of advice for writing and the 'best way to do it', more often then not you'll find plotting and organization helps. What about discovery writing? Join me and KimBoo as we discuss the skill and strategy around discovery writing, the pros, the cons, the goods and the challenges.
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Find out more about KimBoo and her podcast,books, etc. at https://houseofyork.info/
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When life hits you hard, sometimes the only thing you need is to sit in front of an empty page and write your heart out. Though it may not mend broken hearts, it can aid you in processing challenges, but also help you craft beautiful stories along the way. Join me and Kelly as we talk about her experience with writing through tragedy and how disibility representation is both important and necessary in her writing.
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Find out more about Kellyl and her books at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CPDQR3LP?ref=d6k_applink_bb_dls&dplnkId=553309e9-5dae-4606-a045-6fac2689ac87
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Writing (and any creative outlet) can be such a cathartic experience, helping authors with their mental health and to keep a positive life. Join me and Abdul as we talk about his health and mental health challenges and how writing helped him flip his life around.
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See my conversation on The Greatest Podcast in the Multiverse: https://youtu.be/3sSGC4lZVeQ?si=03qrB9aXL7P3GYlO
Find out more about Abdul and his books at https://authorabdulazeez.com/books/
https://books.gotopublish.com/product/outer-realm-advent-of-fire/
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