Editor, typesetter, and all around author support system Amie McCracken joins us today on the Happy Writing Podcast. How do you build good writing habits when writing isn't your favorite time filler? Are you all ideas but struggle with commitment? Learn how to get into a flow state, get some great recommendations, and learn how you can be a part of Amie's workshop: Write A Novel in Six Months. Connect with Amie: https://www.amiemccracken.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amiemccracken11 Twitter: https://twitter.com/amiemccracken Buy Amie's books: https://amzn.to/3aODcOb

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Amie McCracken & Building Strong Writing Habits

This episode closes down the season. We'll be back with all new fresh episodes October 1. Publicity powerhouse and author legacy builder extraordinaire Laura Gale joins us for today and brings her years of expertise as a publisher at Hachette to the show. Connect with Laura online: https://lauraiswriting.com/ Buy A Copy of Laura's Book - How to Write This Book: https://amzn.to/31o16wu Join us online: https://facebook.com/groups/happywriting Write with us online or in Munich: https://meetup.com/happy-writing-munich

Laura Gale on Publicity and Purpose for Authors

Award winning author Dori Ann Dupré joins us to talk about her novels Scout's Honor and Good Buddy, and the process for creating audiobooks. Ever wondered how you can take advantage of this growing platform and what challenges an indie author might have? We lay this down, both from an indie author and publisher perspective for you. Meet Dori: https://dorianndupre.com Grab your copy of Good Buddy: https://amzn.to/2YdTk6l

Dori Ann Dupré Talks Audiobooks for Indie Authors

Hi Happy Writers! This week we are throwing it back to our influencer chats. Would you be interested in us reviving the members only part of our website with targeted monthly author chats and courses? Let us know at info@happywriting.co. Get to know Megg: megg.me Buy a copy of Megg's book: https://amzn.to/2XJvQpx

Influencer Chat Throwback: Megg Geri

Author Ruth Badley joins our Memoir Mentors sub-group to discuss her memoir, Where Are the Grown-ups? Memoir Mentors is a weekly meetup for authors of creative nonfiction and memoir writers, led by our Director of Community Engagement, Christina Howell. You can join us every Thursday at 7 PM CET: https://meetup.com/happy-writing-munich Connect with Ruth: https://www.ruthbadley.com/ https://twitter.com/ruthbadleypr?lang=en Buy a copy of Where are the Grown-ups? 

Ruth Badley: Memoir Mentors Book Club Q&A

Today we talk with author G.G. Knoth about her book, Whisper Screaming in a Crowded Room, mental health for authors, and more. Buy G.G.'s book: https://amzn.to/2ZrjTGc Visit G.G. online Website: http://ggknoth.com/index.html Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ggknoth Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ggknoth

G.G. Knoth talks Mental Health & Self-Care for Authors

Today's author, C.F. Turner, joins us to talk about his new novel, representation in the industry, and connecting with your audience. You can purchase a copy of C.F. Turner's book, Lodeysia, by clicking here: https://amzn.to/2Ajdq6y Keep the conversation going on Twitter with Clay: https://twitter.com/authorcfturner Dionne's note: When editing this episode, I realized how I dominated the conversation. I want to send my sincere apologies to author C.F. Turner. I want to blame April pandemic anxiety, but that's not a good enough excuse. I hope to welcome C.F. Turner back in the future to chat more in-depth about his work.

C.F. Turner Talks Connecting With Modern Readers

Holly Rae Garcia joins us to talk about Imposter Syndrome and how we can smash this little annoying pest into the ground. Connect with Holly: Buy Holly's Book: https://amzn.to/2NjVQCj Website: https://www.hollyraegarcia.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/hollyraegarcia.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HollyRaeGarciaAuthor/ Today's episode is sponsored by Katie Pye and her Fairytale Fraud Series. You can grab a copy of the best selling Sibling Wars on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2V5WZBC Today's episode is also sponsored by debut author Kristian Joseph. His debut novel Sunlight is now available on Amazon and Kindle Unlimited: https://amzn.to/3hTwk4R And as always, keep the conversation rolling with us. We finally have all of our social media accounts back to @happywritingco and are excited to chat with you.

Holly Rae Garcia Talks Smashing Imposter Syndrome

Author E.S. Barrison joins us to talk about anxiety and how we as authors can embrace every single part of our journey, despite what the world might say. Her debut novel, The Mist Keeper's Apprentice, has just launched after a thirteen year journey to publishing. You can pick up your copy by clicking on the link above. To keep the conversation going with E.S. Barrison, head to her website - https://www.esbarrison-author.com or chat with her on Twitter: https://twitter.com/esbarrison.

E.S. Barrison & Embracing Anxiety as an Author

Today we sit down with author Forest Wells to talk about the battle we fight when finding our way as an author. From dysgraphia to published author, Forest shares his journey into publishing to encourage authors everywhere. Do you have a funny or uplifting story from your author journey? We're looking to share the good and funny news every Thursday, right here, on the Happy Writing podcast. email your story to dionne@happywriting.co. Ready to read Forest's book, Luna the Lone Wolf? Pick your copy up from Amazon: https://amzn.to/37eWH05* Dive into Forest's favorite author, Jane Lindskold: https://www.amazon.com/Jane-Lindskold/ You can find Forest and keep the conversation going here: https://twitter.com/forestwellsden And, as always, chat with Dionne: https://twitter.com/imahappywriter Today's episode was sponsored by C.J. Canady. You can purchase a copy of Omega Starlite here: https://amzn.to/2TFa18n* *We use affiliate links for Amazon book referrals. This helps us keep the podcast running!

Forest Wells Talks Fighting Your Author Battles

Hey Happy Writers. Today we chat with author Syntell Smith about his novel he calls Game of Thrones meets the New York City Library. He also drops some tips for querying, how to be confident in your author journey, and more! Do you have a funny or uplifting story from your author journey? We're looking to share the good and funny news every Thursday, right here, on the Happy Writing podcast. email your story to dionne@happywriting.co. Ready to read Syntell's book, Call Numbers? Pick your copy up from Amazon: https://amzn.to/2TEp42g* Dive into Syntell's favorite book by Walter Mosely, Devil in a Blue Dress :https://amzn.to/3eidphj* You can find Syntell Smith to keep the conversation going here: https://twitter.com/syntellsmith And, as always, chat with Dionne: https://twitter.com/imahappywriter Today's episode was sponsored by C.J. Canady. You can purchase a copy of Omega Starlite here: https://amzn.to/2TFa18n* *We use affiliate links for Amazon book referrals. This helps us keep the podcast running!

Syntell Smith talks Community, Publishing, and the Query Journey

Have you ever had a book idea and got to work, only to discover the words weren't working? Did years go by where you kept thinking about the story? Today's author, Lelita Baldock, talks us through the creation of her novel Widow's Lace. Get inspired, find the courage to keep going, and maybe revisit an old project! Keep the conversation going with Dionne: https://twitter.com/ImAHappyWriter Chat with Lelita: https://www.lelitabaldock.com/ https://www.instagram.com/lelitabaldockwrites/ https://twitter.com/BaldockLelita https://www.facebook.com/lelitabaldockwrites/ Buy Lelita's Novel, Widow's Lace: https://amzn.to/3dY6AkZ (Affiliate links may be used. We do not store data, save data, etc, but get a small portion of each sale to help keep the podcast running.)

Lelita Baldock Talks the Choice to Not Give Up

Today we are joined by our first ever horror writer, Holly Campbell. We're going to dive into how horror, as a genre, has broken open boundaries and opened the door for other genres to talk about subjects such as mental illness. Ready to keep the conversation going? Join me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/imahappywriter Join us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/groups/happywriting Talk more with Holly: https://twitter.com/unamusedsnorlax Buy Holly's book: https://amzn.to/3fFlMFp The books Holly Loves: Jurassic Park The Asylum for Wayward Victorian Girls Flowers in the Attic

Holly Campbell: Taboo or Tearing Down Boundaries?

In this Indie Author week blast, we bring you the magical Jamie Weaver. Have you ever wanted to write multiple characters but not felt comfortable with the task? Jamie joins us to talk about approach and how they can enrich your manuscript. Today's episode was sponsored by author Leslie Hauser and her debut novel, Chasing Eveline. You can pick up your copy here: https://amzn.to/2S8fmo2 Pick up your copy of Jamie's books here (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/2KDYyAY And connect with Jamie online: Twitter - https://twitter.com/JWeaverWrites Website - jweaverwrites.wixsite.com/jamieweaver Connect with Dionne: https://twitter.com/imahappywriter https://www.dionneabouelela.com Be a Happy Writer with our Facebook group: https://facebook.com/groups/happywriting Do you want to sponsor a future episode or start a Happy Writing meetup in your city? Reach out! dionne (at) happywriting (dot) co (not dot com).

Jamie Weaver Demystifies Multiple Main Characters

We're keeping up our #IndieAuthor sweep, bringing you brand new authors to read. Today's guest, Ash Knight, talks about why it was important for her to incorporate autism into her first novel, how she made sure her m/m romance had proper representation, and why authors and readers shouldn't shy away from challenging themselves to read or write new characters. Today's episode was sponsored by author Leslie Hauser and her debut novel, Chasing Eveline. You can pick up your copy here: https://amzn.to/2S8fmo2 Pick up your copy of Ash's book here (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/2Kz7E25 And connect with Ash online: Twitter - https://twitter.com/ForgottenAstro2 QueerIndie - https://queerindie.com/ Connect with Dionne: https://twitter.com/imahappywriter https://www.dionneabouelela.com Be a Happy Writer with our Facebook group: https://facebook.com/groups/happywriting Do you want to sponsor a future episode or start a Happy Writing meetup in your city? Reach out! dionne (at) happywriting (dot) co (not dot com).

Ash Knight Talks Autism and Representation

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