I have two books out, so how are my sales? I crack on with my self-publishing goals and start 2021 with a bang.

Writer Rambles

Author of two books!

Recorded while I was in bed with covid attempting to edit. Join me as I get Avalanche ready for publication. I use pro writing aid and no, I have no sponsorship with them. 

Edit with me

Reacting to unpopular writing opinions found on youtube. All opinions are expressed in a measured and constructive way with no personal bias. *ahem* For more steaming hot spicy takes, check out- Michelle Schusterman Kate Cavanaugh Alexa Donne   You won't regret it!   Don't forget my first book Snowblind is free to download on all platforms. 

Unpopular Writing Opinions

The manuscript was meant to be finished... but my body was not having it. So how do you manage to keep going when your health decides it does not want to cooperate? That's what I experienced this week. Don't forget my first book Snowblind is free to download on all platforms. You will find writing coach Chad Allen here Angry Joe and AJS news you will find here

Plot Twist - How not to edit

A new type of show! Hear how I finish off the second edit of my third book- Avalanche. Also featuring- my dog, my cat and clips from Daniel Wallace and Jenna Moreci.  

Confessions of a Writer Coffee Addict

   Andrew Nehring comes on the show to talk about his book- David Massie and the Quantum Flux and to discuss the joys and difficulties of writing with dyslexia.    You can find Andrew's work here 

Guest Show - Dyslexics that write books

In this episode, I go over how I use scene cards and how they have got me out of plotting pickles. Links- Scene Cards download My Website Sacha Black podcast Bookbub Ads David Gaughran Heroine's Journey- Gail Carraiger Fallen- C.N Crawford Outlining Podcast  

Using Scene Cards

This week I share the podcast with two winners of the Open Novella Contest: Rainer Salt and Evelyn Hail. We talk about inspiration, process and what it takes to win a place in a competition on one of the largest writing platforms in the world. Links- Daniel Wallace (Style and Voice Summit) Jeff Elkins (Dialogue Doctor) Evelyn Hail Rainer Salt  

Guests- Writing Award Winning Novellas

Hate is a strong word but some things I read really set my teeth on edge. A different kind of podcast this time, no instructions or lessons, just me telling the world what I don't like. I had a rough week, the rant cheered me up. Oh as mention him this week you'll find Shad's youtube here  A reminder that my opinions are just that- my opinions. You don't have to agree with me, in fact, I encourage you not to- because reading is an individual experience for everyone.  (Some swearing in this show)

Things I Hate Reading

I welcome Kristi Elliot to the show. She is a Watty 2020 award winner with her horror-comedy Zombie Soap and she is about to publish her debut novel The Social Media Bride through a publisher that approached her after a Twitter pitch contest.   (Some swearing in this show)

Guest- A different way to publish

Grab a blank character profile from my website and start building characters focused on storytelling. Every main character should be a bundle of inner conflict, a push and pull between what they want and what they actually need. Characters with agency and authenticity require careful consideration and that is where profiling comes in. Is this the only way to create characters? No. Is it the way I find best? Yes, so I'm sharing.

Character Building

I am back home! Improved sound quality and a round-up of my first year in self-publishing. The victories and the defeats. But ever onwards I go! Bring it on 2021, I am ready for you!

2021 Goals

Yes, the sound quality will still be poor as I am living most of the week away from home- but I wanted to get this out. I am doing NaNo this year for my third novel and I am often asked how I plan my work- like most things I do, there is a system behind it so that is what I am sharing today.

My Preptober

I live! I have been off the grid for weeks but I kept writing in that time. I will tell you all about what has happened and what I am doing now I have finished Pler book two- Icedancer

Update and Book Two Done

I have invited fellow Roleplayer Hiedi onto the show to talk about how we approach character development and to highlight the benefits of this most gloriously nerdy form of collaborative storytelling.  

First guest on Writer Rambles

A show for anyone writing out there. Fun, giggles and mostly me laughing at my mistakes so you can learn from my decade of writing on the internet. Join me on my epic journey to publishing my first book that kicks off a dark and quirky paranormal romance series.