Renee Gallant spent the biggest part of her childhood growing up in north Texas, hiding behind bushes or sitting in trees immersed in stories of mystery and adventure and scratching out her own Trixie Belden fan fiction. But it was only after reaching middle age, having an empty nest, and being bitten by a creepy little eight-legged foe that she thought to pick up pen and paper once more and lose herself in a fictional world where anything was possible. Unfortunately, no, she did not turn into Spiderman. Nor even The Tick, but instead became an advocate for auto-immune sufferers, a grandmother, and finally a published author. After a twenty-year hiatus where she was all things to all people, Renee Gallant switched her focus back to herself and her first love, words.
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#032: Joanna Penn – Staying ahead of the game, the realities of indie authorship, and prioritizing your health for the long-game.
#031: Tosca Lee – Learning enough to be dangerous, evolutions as a writer, and finding the joy in your work.
#030: T.W.M. Ashford – The difference between good prose and great storytelling, lessons learned from SPF, and soft relaunching your author career.
#029: Jonathan Yanez – Conquering the impossible, becoming a healthy writer, and finding freedom in sci-fi.
#028: Jeffrey A. Carver – Over a decade of publishing changes, becoming your own publisher, and the power of teaching in your own fiction.
#027: Jonathan Janz – Knowing your value, cultivating positivity, and being authentic to yourself.
#026: H.B. Lyne & Angeline Trevena – Navigating collaborations, running author events, and reviving a podcast.
#025: Brandon Ellis – The secret to marketing box sets, embracing mentorship and tutelage, and using vision boards to drive success.
#024: John L Monk – The importance of being unforgettable, writing through the tough stuff, and the reality behind rapid release.
#023: Meg Cowley – Creating an author brand, business vs art, and making the muse your b**ch.
#022: Craig Falconer – Lessons in writing Sci-Fi, modeling specific success, and quality versus quantity.
#021: Steff Green – Doubling down on what works, engaging your readers, and setting boundaries to focus on what works for you.
#020: Katie Forrest – Time Management for Writers, the only constant is change, and the benefits of saying ‘yes'.
#019: Bruce Olav Solheim – Documenting the paranormal, serving veterans with education, and trusting the muse.
#018: Welcome to 2020! – Goalsetting, productivity, and expectation management ft. Luke Kondor
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#017: Humphrey Hawksley – Going deep with research, translating journalism to novels, and the changing nature of traditional publishing.
#016: Jon Cronshaw – Embracing the serial, using podcasts to connect with readers, and how stoicism can positively impact your writing life.
#015: Sacha Black – Becoming a rebel author, owning your fears, and following your own path.
#014: Rachael Herron – Personal branding, dominating Patreon, and prioritising your mental health to enjoy the process.
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