The Author's Preface: Recent Episodes
Samuel Hale
The Author's Preface explores the story behind the story.
From mental health and ostracization to combating disabilities and more, TAP asks authors how they and their stories were forged.
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Today's preface features Historical Fiction author Roni Robbins. Roni is the author of Hands of Gold, detailing a Hungarian Jew's journey from Eastern Europe to the United States pre-holocaust. If you'd like to learn more about Roni, check out her website at www.ronirobbins.com
SAM: -Sam on Linktree -Sam on Patreon -Sam on Twitter -Sam on Instagram -Sam on YouTube
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Today's preface features author Marj Charlier. Among others, Marj's publications include The Candlemaker's Woman and The Rebel Nun. If you'd like to learn more about Marj, check out her website at www.marjcharlier.com.
SHOW NOTES -Marj on Facebook -Marj on Instagram
SAM: -Sam on Linktree -Sam on Patreon -Sam on Twitter -Sam on Instagram -Sam on YouTube
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Today's preface features author Melissa Clark Bacon. Melissa's most recent publication is Through Her Lens, which explores English women's contribution to WWII reconnaissance. If you'd like to learn more about Melissa, check out her website at www.melissaclarkbacon.com.
SHOW NOTES -Melissa on Instagram
SAM: -Sam on Linktree -Sam on Patreon -Sam on Twitter -Sam on Instagram -Sam on YouTube
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Today's preface features author Tyler Wittkofsky. Among others, Tyler's publications include Sunflower Kisses Book 1: The Seeds of Love, The Principle's Principles, and Potent. If you'd like to learn more about Tyler, check out his website at www.tylerwittkofsky.com.
SHOW NOTES -Tyler on LinkedIn -Tyler on Facebook -Tyler on Instagram -Tyler on X -Tyler on TikTok -Tyler's Newsletter -Tyler's LinkTree
SAM: -Sam on Linktree -Sam on Patreon -Sam on Twitter -Sam on Instagram -Sam on YouTube
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What's the creative through line between writing and tabletop gaming? How do you kick sheep off a cliff? In this TAP Out, we examine Dungeons & Dragons, and how improvisation, innovation, and idiocy can improve your writing.
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Today's preface features Magic Realism & Fantasy author Lâle Davidson. Among others, Lâle's publications include Against the Grain, Strange Appetites, and Blue Woman Burning. If you'd like to learn more about Lâle, check out her website at www.laledavidson.com.
SHOW NOTES -Lâle on Facebook -Lâle on Instagram -Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us by Daniel H. Pink -The Cold Millions: A Novel by Jess Walters -Around the Writer's Block: Using Brain Science to Solve Writer's Resistance by Rosanne Bane -TED Talk: Your elusive creative genius by Elizabeth Gilbert -Letters to a Young Poet (Penguin Classics) by Rainer Maria Rilke -The Collected Stories of Lydia Davis -The Depths: The Evolutionary Origins of the Depression Epidemic by Jonathan Rottenberg
SAM: -Sam on Linktree -Sam on Patreon -Sam on Twitter -Sam on Instagram -Sam on YouTube
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Today's preface features Epic Literary Fantasy author Kristof Morrow. Among others, Kristof's publications include The Second Sun: Volumes I & II. If you'd like to learn more about Kristof, check out his website at www.kristofmorrow.com.
SAM: -Sam on Linktree -Sam on Patreon -Sam on Twitter -Sam on Instagram -Sam on YouTube
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Today's preface features Historical Fiction/Fantasy author Judith Starkston. Among others, Judith's publications include the Tesha Series and Hand of Fire: A Novel of Briseis and the Trojan War. If you'd like to learn more about Judith, check out her website at www.judithstarkston.com.
Book Four in the Tesha Series is out. You can find it using this link. OTHER LINKS -Judith on Facebook -Judith on Instagram -Judith on Twitter -Who were the Trojans: Luwian or Greek? (The Archaeologist (website)) -The Iliad by Homer (Project Gutenberg) -The Hittites (World History Encyclopedia) -A Day in the Life of Puduhepa, Queen of the Hittites (Judith Starkston (website)) -Linear A and Linear B | Mycenaean, Minoan & Decipherment (Britannica) -Tanit | Phoenician Goddess, Carthage, Moon Goddess (Britannica) -Alexandra Sokoloff: Screenwriting Tricks for Authors (website) -Take Off Your Pants!: Outline Your Books for Faster, Better Writing by Libbie Hawker -Wired for Story: The Writer's Guide to Using Brain Science to Hook Readers from the Very First -Sentence by Lisa Cron -Stone Blind: A Novel by Natalie Haynes -Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
SAM: -Sam on Linktree -Sam on Patreon -Sam on Twitter -Sam on Instagram -Sam on YouTube
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Does art demand suffering? Does physical, emotional, and mental duress benefit the artist? In this TAP Out, we examine the Tortured Artist, including its beneficiaries, detractors, and the pernicious effects of excess adversity.
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Today's preface features humorous thriller and supernatural author, Dick Wybrow. Dick's novels include the Wolfwere Series and the Hell Inc. Series. If you'd like to learn more about Dick, check out his website at www.dickwybrow.com.
SHOW NOTES: -Dick on IG @dickwybrow -Dick on FB @DickWybrow -Podium Audiobooks -Tim Campbell (Voice Actor)
SAM: -Sam on Linktree -Sam on Patreon -Sam on Twitter -Sam on Instagram -Sam on YouTube
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What is art? What is product, and where do they—if at all—coalesce?
Paired with self-publishing, “Hustle Culture” has created opportunities at scale for authors to make money on their own terms. But is there a price to be paid when prolific outpaces profound?
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Today's preface features author, theater producer & screenwriter, Jennifer Manocherian. Jennifer's creative works include novels and plays such as Alpha Bette and Cockroaches & Cologne. If you'd like to learn more about Jennifer's many accomplishments, check out her website at www.jennifermanocherian.net.
SHOW NOTES: -Jennifer on IG: @jennifermanocherian -Jennifer on FB: @jmanocherian -Linkedin: @jennifer-manocherian-2421855 -The Knitting Sutra: Craft as a Spiritual Practice by Susan Gordon Lydon: https://bit.ly/4ayFMVA
SAM: -Sam on Linktree -Sam on Patreon -Sam on Twitter -Sam on Instagram -Sam on YouTube
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Today's preface features Romance author, Liz Leiby. Liz's publications include Love Again, and Deva Vu. If you want to learn more about Liz and her publications, check out lizleiby.com.
SHOW NOTES: -Liz on Instagram -NaNoWriMo (website) -Save the cat Writes a Novel by Jessica Brody -Romancing the Beat: Story Structure for Romance Novels (How to Write Kissing Books by Gwen Hayes -How to Self-Publish Your Book *Jane Friedman -Writer’s Helping Writers (website)
SAM: -Sam on Linktree -Sam on Patreon -Sam on Twitter -Sam on Instagram -Sam on YouTube
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Today's preface features author & podcaster, Rich LaMonica. Rich's publications include Out of the Darkness and 13 Step Guide to Success. He also hosts The MisFitnation podcast. If you want to learn more about Rich, check out his website at www.themisfitnation.com.
SHOW NOTES: -The MisFitnation on YouTube -The MisFitation on FB -The MisFitation on IG -Rich on FB -Rich on Linkedin -Rich on TikTok -Rich on X -Anonymous Hotline (USA) - dial #988 -woundedwarriorproject.org
SAM: -Sam on Linktree -Sam on Patreon -Sam on Twitter -Sam on Instagram -Sam on YouTube
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Today's preface features Dystopian, Sci-fi, and Fantasy author, Steven Healt. Steven's publications include the Amboy Series. If you want to learn more about Steven and his publications, check out his Linktree or Instagram.
Check out Teri Brown’s latest release, Daughters of Green Mountain Gap at all good book sellers now!
SHOW NOTES: -Tom Edwards Design -The Amory Wars -Mini Minuteman (YouTube) -Zamil Akhtar (Dark Fantasy author) -The Dunkleosteus (shark with skeleton outside) -Warhammer 40k (White Scars) -Warhammer 40k (Thousand Sons) -Warhammer 40k (Mortarion) -Warhammer 40k (Nurgle) -r/grim dank -Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (APA) -Writing Advice from Matt Stone & Trey Parker @ NYU (YouTube)
SAM: -Sam on Linktree -Sam on Patreon -Sam on Twitter -Sam on Instagram -Sam on YouTube
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Today's preface features Science Fiction author, C.P. James. C.P.'s publications include the Reassembly series, The Cytocorp Saga, and more.If you want to learn more about C.P. and his publications, check out cpjames.com or his Facebook.
SHOW NOTES: -Peter Straub -Readable -Web FX -Ask a book editor (Facebook) -The Veldt by Ray Bradbury -20 books to 50k group (Facebook) -Syd Field (The AVS) -Robert McKee -Wool by Hugh Howey
SAM: -Sam on Linktree -Sam on Patreon -Sam on Twitter -Sam on Instagram -Sam on YouTube
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Today's preface features Non-Fiction & Self-Help author, Andrew McConnell. Andrew's publications include Get Out of My Head: Creating Modern Clarity with Stoic Wisdom, numerous articles and blogs on motivation and philosphy, as well as a TED Talk on evicting bad influences renting space in your mind.
If you want to learn more about Andrew and his publications, check out his website.
SHOW NOTES: -Andrew on Linked -Andrew on Instagram -Andrew on Twitter -Marcus Aurelius - Meditations: Adapted for the Contemporary Reader (translated by James Harris) -Letters from a Stoic: Complete (Letters 1 - 124) Adapted for the Contemporary Reader by Lucius Seneca (translated by James Harris) -A Moveable Feast by Ernest Hemmingway -The War of Art by Steven Pressfield -On Writing: A Memoir Of The Craft (A Memoir of the Craft by Stephen King) -Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life by Anne Lamott -Ryan Holiday (Daily Stoic) -Tim Ferris books
SAM: -Sam on Linktree -Sam on Patreon -Sam on Twitter -Sam on Instagram -Sam on YouTube
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Today's preface features Historical & Epic Fantasy author, Shauna Lawless. Shauna's novels, The Children of Gods and Fighting Men (1) (Gael Song) & Words of Kings and Prophets utilize Irish mythology and folklore in a historically accurate and fantastical setting.
If you want to learn more about Shauna and her publications, check out her website or Twitter.
SHOW NOTES: -PAGE CHEWING EPISODE 52 || Shauna Lawless -Hilary Mantel (author) -Critique Circle -Abby Himenez (author) -Irish Mythological Cycle -Lebor Gabála Érenn: The Book of the Taking of Ireland; Volume 1 by Robert Alexander Stewart Macalister -The Great Famine (Ireland) -The Irish War of Independence -The Troubles (the Northern Ireland Conflict) -The Wind that Shakes the Barley (film) -Irish Language -Irish Orthography (alphabet) -Queen - Princes of the Universe (Highlander soundtrack)
SAM: -Sam on Linktree -Sam on Patreon -Sam on Twitter -Sam on Instagram -Sam on YouTube
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Today's preface features Epic Fantasy author, Joshua Scott Edwards. Josh's debut novel, An Ocean of Others (Dance of the Sibling Suns Book 1) is the first installment in his Dungeons & Dragons-inspired series.
If you want to learn more about Joshua and his publications, check out his website or Twitter.
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OTHER LINKS INCLUDE: grāvelōrd on Spotify Writing Excuses podcast Intentionally Blank podcast The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life by Mark Manson 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos by Jordan B. Peterson What Are Bipolar Disorders? (American Psychiatric Association) Psychedelic Stories podcast Hugh Howey blog An Interview With Evan Winter - Rage Of Dragons Author w/ Daniel Greene
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Today's preface features Epic Fantasy author & booktuber, P.L. Stuart. P.L.'s latest novel, Lord and King is the third installment in the Drowned Kingdom Saga. He is also the co-host of PAGE CHEWING on Youtube.
If you want to learn more about P.L.'s publications, check out his website or YouTube channel.
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Drowned Kingdom Booktube channel
Before We Go Blog
OTHER LINKS INCLUDE:
Against All Gods: The Age of Bronze by Miles Cameron
Writing Fighting (Christian Cameron)
Epic Fantasy author, Ryan Cahill
Dark Fantasy author, Zamil Akhtar
Brandon Sanderson classes (YouTube)
Sam on Linktree
Sam on Patreon
Sam on Twitter
Sam on Instagram
Sam on YouTube
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Today's preface stars author, podcaster, and business coach Laurie Wright. Laurie's publications include numerous children's books such as I Can Handle it!, her Mindful Mantra Collections for kids, as well as excellent Teacher Resouces.
If you want to learn more about Laurie's publications and business strategies, check out her website or podcast.
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Laurie on Instagram
Laurie on LinkedIn
Other links include:
Celebrity Reading of I Can Handle It!
Video book (I Can Handle It!)
Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing w/Laurie Wright
Marketing Study Lab w/Laurie Wright
Self Publishing Show w/Laurie Wright
Release the WILD in our Children | Laurie Wright | TEDx Canmore
Mastering Amazon Ads: An Author's Guide
The Creative Penn (Joanna Penn's website)
Author Unleashed: Advanced Publishing and Marketing Strategies for Indie Authors (Self-publishing Guide Book 1)
Marc Dawson (website)
Self-Publishing Made Simple with April Cox
Feel the Fear . . . and Do It Anyway by Susan Jeffers
Backblaze External Data Storage
Sam on Linktree
Sam on Patreon
Sam on Twitter
Sam on Instagram
Sam on YouTube
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Today's episode is pt.2 of author & educator Jacopo Della Quercia's preface. Jacopo is the author of numerous titles such as License to Quill: A Novel of Shakespeare & Marlowe, The Great Abraham Lincoln Pocket Watch Conspiracy: A Novel, and MacTrump: A Shakespearean Tragicomedy of the Trump Administration, Part I.
If you're interested in learning more about Jacopo's publications, check out his website or Twitter.
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Today's preface comes courtesy of Jacopo Della Quercia, educator & author of numerous works including License to Quill: A Novel of Shakespeare & Marlowe. In pt.1 of the show, and utilizing the Star Wars franchise as a case study, Jacopo examines Joseph Campbell's Monomyth aka "The Hero's Journey."
If you're interested in learning more about Jacopo's publications, check out his website or Twitter.
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Other links include:
The Hero with a Thousand Faces (The Collected Works of Joseph Campbell) Writehive (online writer’s conference, June 9-11, 2023) Save the Cat: The Last Book on Screenwriting You'll Ever Need by Blake Snyder Marge vs. the Monorail (Simpsons Wiki) Macbeth (The Folger Shakespeare) The Gunpowder Plot Guy Fawkes Elizabeth I and the Earl of Essex Christopher Marlowe William Shakespeare's Star Wars by Ian Doescher 1941: Fighting the Shadow War: A Divided America in a World at War by Marc Wortman Paradise Lost (Penguin Classics) Rev Ed by John Milton Gods and Robots: Myths, Machines, and Ancient Dreams of Technology by Adrienne Mayor The X-Wing Series: Star Wars Legends 10-Book Bundle by Michael A. Stackpole & Aaron Allston Star Wars: The Hand of Thrawn Duology by Timothy Zahn V for Vendetta (graphic novel) by Alan Moore Prince of Persia®: The Sands of Time (Steam) Assassin's Creed® Unity (Steam) Obi-Wan has PTSD (YouTube) Maul vs Obi-Wan Kenobi (Star Wars: Rebels) Mark Hamill in Conversation with Frank Oz Mr. Plinkett's Attack of the Clones Review (part 1 of 3 ) Redletter Media))
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Today's preface comes courtesy of Dark Fantasy author Zamil Akhtar. Some of Zamil's publications include his break-out hit, Gunmetal Gods, Book 1 of the Gunmetal Gods Saga. And be sure to check out the latest installment in the Saga, Elder Epoch.
If you're interested in learning more about Zamil's publications, check out his website, and sign up for his newsletter to receive a free copy of his novella, Death Rider.
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National Get Caught Reading Month promotion: An Enemy Like Me by Teri M. Brown ($0.99 May 19 -21) Teri’s website
Other links include:
r/nosleep (Reddit) Throne of the Crescent Moon (Crescent Moon Kingdoms by Saladin Ahmed The Arabian Nights by Andrew Lang Osman's Dream: The History of the Ottoman Empire by Caroline Finkel Brandon Sanderson lectures (Youtube) MIBLART | Book cover design services Gris (video game (Steam) Darkest Dungeon (video game on Steam) Bleed by Meshuggah (Youtube) The Hagia Sophia How Angels Really Look Like, According to the Bible (Medium article)
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Today's guest is author & poet, Robert Stark. Robert's memoir, Warflower: A True Story of Family, Service, and Life in Alaska is available now. You can follow him and his family's off-the-grid lifestyle in Happy Valley, Alaska via Secret Garden Alaska.
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Robert on Facebook Robert on Instagram Psychedelic Stories podcast, ep. #45 feat. Robert Stark (Spotify) Cleared Hot podcast (Spotify)
Alaska Federation of Natives Tidal Wave Books (Anchorage, Alaska) 49 Writers (Alaskan Writing Community) Wounded Warrior Project Haibun Deathbed haikus Author Julie Otsuka The Things They Carried by Tim O’Brien House to House: An Epic Memoir of War I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou Growth of the Soil by Knut Hamsun All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel by Erich Maria Remarque Video Night in Kathmandu: And Other Reports from the Not-So-Far East by Pico Iyer The Big Both Ways by by John Straley The Forever War by Joe Haldeman Zen in the Art of Writing: Releasing the Creative Genius Within You by Ray Bradbury
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Today's guest is Epic Fantasy author, Ryan Cahill. Ryan's publications include The Bound and The Broken series. Check out Ryan's website and mailing list now for a free novella, The Fall, as well as updates on his latest novel.
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Ryan on Twitter Ryan on Instagram Ryan on Facebook
Author Lindsay Buroker The Pomodoro Method / Tomato Timer The Self-Published Fantasy Blog-Off homepage Brandon Sanderson Lecture (YouTube) Writing Excuses podcast Marc Dawson’s Self Publishing Formula podcast Robert Ryan (Amazon Ads Unleashed (book)) Author Philip Quintrell Publishing Rodeo Podcast
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Today's guest is author & podcaster, Teri M. Brown. A Historical Fiction author, Teri's publications include Sunflowers Beneath the Snow as well as An Enemy Like Me. Check out The Writer's Lounge podcast to hear Teri and her co-host Tom Riddell speak with fellow authors.
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If you want to learn more about Teri and her publications, you can check out her website. Other links include:
Teri on Facebook Teri on Twitter Teri on Instagram Teri on Linked In Teri on Goodreads Teri on Pinterest Teri on TikTok Teri on YouTube Amazon Author: Teri M. Brown
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Today's guest is author, Evelyn Puerto. An Epic Fantasy and memoir writer, some of Evelyn's publications include Flight of the Spark (book #1 in The Outlawed Myth Fantasy Series) and the memoir, Beyond the Rapids: One Family's Triumph over Religious Persecution in Communist Ukraine.
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If you want to learn more about Evelyn, you can check out her website, or subscribe to her newsletter. Other links include:
Evelyn on Twitter Evelyn on Facebook Evelyn on Instagram Evelyn on YouTube
The Write Practice Mark Dawson’s Self Publishing Formula Nick Stephenson Derek Doekper Joanna Penn David Gaughran Kindlepreneur (now Publisher Rocket) Story Grid KM Weiland Preditors and Editors (Facebook) Writer Beware (SFWA)
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Today's guest is author & podcaster, Stacy Hawks. A Historical Mystery, True Crime, and Mystery writer, Stacy's publications include Dividing Ridge: the Unsolved Murder of Elva Brannock, Devils Ridge, and more. She also hosts The Writing Wall podcast which highlights indie and traditionally published authors.
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If you're interested in learning more about Stacy, you can go to her Linktree. Other links include:
The Writing Wall podcast on Instagram Dividing Ridge Books website Dividing Ridge Books on Facebook Dividing Ridge: the Unsolved Murder of Elva Brannock (The Ridge Series)
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Today we speak with USA Today Bestselling author Karen Odden. Well known for her Historical Mystery & Fiction novels, Karen's publications include works such as Under a Veiled Moon, A Lady in the Smoke, A Trace of Deceit and more.
SEGMENTS The Old World (8:14) Inspiration (17:54) Testing the Waters (27:35) Setbacks (33:34) Going Pro (40:56) The New World (51:06) Advice (01:00:28)
If you're interested in finding out more about Karen and her publications, you can find her at www.karenodden.com. Other links include:
Karen on Facebook Karen on Instagram Karen on Twitter Karen on Amazon Under a Veiled Moon on Amazon
Mystery Writers of America Historical Novel Society Sisters in Crime
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Today we speak with USA Today Bestselling Author Barbara Hinske. Barbara is well known for her Coming To Rosemont series, her Guiding Emily series, the Paws & Pastries series, as well as her Hallmark Channel Christmas Movie, The Christmas Club.
SEGMENTS The Old World (10:44) Inspiration (17:59) Testing the Waters (22:54) Setbacks (46:56) Going Pro (51:07) The New World (01:00:00) Advice (01:01:44)
If you're interested in finding out more about Barbara and her publications, you can find her at www.barabarhinske.com. Other links include:
Barbara on Facebook Barbara on Instagram Barbara on Amazon Barbara on Pinterest Barbara on Goodreads Barbara on Twitter
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Today we speak with USA Today Bestselling Author Barbara Hinske. Barbara is well known for her Coming To Rosemont series, her Guiding Emily series, the Paws & Pastries series, as well as her Hallmark Channel Christmas Movie, The Christmas Club.
SEGMENTS The Old World (10:44) Inspiration (17:59) Testing the Waters (22:54) Setbacks (46:56) Going Pro (51:07) The New World (01:00:00) Advice (01:01:44)
If you're interested in finding out more about Barbara and her publications, you can find her at www.barabarhinske.com. Other links include:
Barbara on Facebook Barbara on Instagram Barbara on Amazon Barbara on Pinterest Barbara on Goodreads Barbara on Twitter
BookBub Clubhouse online chat room (the Author Conference) Donate to Foundation Fighting Blindness
Sam on Linktree Sam on Patreon Sam on Twitter Sam on YouTube Sam on Twitch
MUSIC Sorrow by Sappheiros | https://soundcloud.com/sappheirosmusic Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Today, we speak with Epic Fantasy author Christopher Husberg. Topics include:
- The joys of writing fan-fiction
- The esteemed fantasy author, Brian Jaques and his influence on Chris
- Poignant lessons Chris acquired as a student in Brandon Sanderson’s Creative Writing courses at BYU
- Chris’ struggles finding an MFA program
- The chance he took going full-time and what all that entails
- The unaddressed difficulty of writing sequels
- Chris' experience growing up as a member of the Church of Latter Day Saints, leaving the church, and its effect on his Chaos Queen series
- Becoming a more disciplined writer, and the concept of literary endurance
- The subtle art of "controlled procrastination"
- As well as the importance of a writer’s mental & physical health, and how that feeds into a healthy work/life balance
TAP sections:
- The Old World (7:14)
- Change (8:12)
- Doubts (35:09)
- Testing the Waters (49:51)
- Setbacks (56:08)
- Going Pro (01:22)
- The New World (01:26)
- Advice (01:40)
If you're interested in finding out more about Chris and his publications, you can find him at www.christopherhusberg.com.
You can also find Chris' Chaos Queen Quintet on Amazon, a Graphic Audio version of Duskfall on Audible, as well as the entire Chaos Queen Quintet on Graphic Audio.
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The Author's Preface explores the story behind the story.
From mental health and ostracization to combating disabilities and more, TAP explores how authors and their stories were forged.
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A brief rundown of the pod and what you can expect. Mostly just a placeholder so this pod title/premise isn't taken!