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Worldbuilding in Scifi and Fantasy with Star Brigade Author CC Ekeke Jan 30, 2017

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Author C.C. Ekeke shares his experience writing science fiction with Justin, which includes discussing what sort of subcategories work best in scifi, how to approach worldbuilding in these stories, and how to build a newsletter.

CC Ekeke's Bio

C.C. Ekeke spent much of his childhood on a steady diet of science fiction movies, television shows and superhero comic books. He discovered his desire to write books in college when studying for a degree in advertising. An international trip or two provided further inspiration for the aliens and worlds seen in his writing. STAR BRIGADE: Resurgent, his debut novel, was originally published in December 2005 - this is the enhanced edition relaunched in preparation for the next books in the Star Brigade series.

To contact C.C. Ekeke, check out the author's homepage: http://ccekeke.com

And check out his new cover for his book Star Brigade: Resurgent - it looks amazing!

Chris Fox Talks Writing Fiction VS Non-Fiction, Anthologies, and Writing Fast Jan 23, 2017

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Author Chris Fox joins the guys to discuss Writing Fiction VS Non-Fiction, Anthologies, Writing Fast, and more.

Chris Fox on Amazon

Chris is known for his fiction books Destroyer and No Such Thing as Werewolves, and such non-fiction as Write to Market, 5,000 Words per Hour, and Six Figure Author.

If you're interested in learning what he advises for breaking out of an earning plateau, how writing in anthologies with other authors can help your platform and rankings, and more - check out this episode.

New to Writing in the New Year? Start Here! Jan 16, 2017

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The guys discuss starting as a writer, how to approach the decision of outlining or discovery writing, where to find readers and form a newsletter, how to take criticism, and more.

For the book of the week, check out DEATH MARKED, free with an Audible Trial.

DEATH MARKED:

He wanted to bring his fiancée back from the dead. If he's not careful, he'll join her. Evans's world was turned upside down when he lost his fiancée Senna in a tragic accident. He misses her so desperately that he's resorted to the dark arts to bring her back.

Frank Altemus is a doctor with strange connections to the occult who promises to revive Senna from the afterlife in exchange for Rohan's help on a "special" expedition. To Russia. To rob an ancient temple with a dangerous secret.

Rohan had no idea what he was truly signing up for. But if he wants Senna back, he'll have to make a deadly sacrifice.

Death Marked is the first book in the urban fantasy Modern Necromancy series. It's a fast-paced chase around the world that will keep you on the edge of your seat and fear the dead.

-- ALSO: Justin will be at the SDSU Writers Conference this weekend, talking self publishing and the multi-media writer. See you there!

Television Writing and Sci Books with JP Cawood Jan 09, 2017

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JP Cawood joins Justin to discuss what she has learned from her time writing for television, advice for breaking into television writing, and what she has learned from TV that has helped in her fiction writing.

To get a free book from JP Cawood, visit: http://jpcawood.com/podcast/

BIO:

JP Cawood has developed television series & pilots for Syfy Network, TLC, Lifetime Movie Network, Investigation Discovery, Destination America, History Channel, and Pivot/Participant. Now telling stories through books, JP writes science fiction/fantasy because the future is now and imagination is the key that unlocks all great mysteries. As a lifelong student of the mystical unknowns, JP has traveled the world in search of truth, beauty, and goodness. JP has lived in France, Britain, India, and many cities across America.

Check out http://amzn.to/2iXvAjk

Love from Mars

Sam and the Secrets of the Universe

She's also known for her for as a Writer/Director/Producer

Writer ~ Feature length films, reality TV, documentary, treatments
Director ~ Conceptual visualization, casting, managing large crews, working with talent
Producer ~ Budgets, accounting, contracts, production, international sales

CM Raymond on Craft and Building an Audiobook Newsletter Jan 02, 2017

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You may know CM Raymond from his superhero or thriller writing, or the Part Time Writers Podcast. Today he joins Justin to share his thoughts on audiobook newsletter building and why he started AudiobookAccess.com. The two also discuss a recent article on self-publishing and the written word, as well as an episode of the part time writers podcast where they talked with Michael Anderle about literary vs commercial writing.

Find more about CM Raymond by checking out his Amazon page, or the Part Time Writers Podcast.

Enjoy!

Achieving Writing Goals and a Look Back at 2016 Dec 26, 2016

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Justin and Kevin discuss how to achieve your writing goals, which ones they accomplished in 2016, and what's in store for 2017.

This includes such topics as speaking at writing conferences, collaborations, film and television adaptations, and more!

Find more on Justin on his Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/JustinSloanAuthor, or sign up for his newsletter at www.JustinSloanAuthor.com.

Find more on Kevin at www.facebook.com/jkevintumlinson or sign up for his newsletter via #instafreebie here.

Wendy Spinale on Writing Fairies and Pirates and Traditional Publishing Dec 19, 2016

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Author Wendy Spinale shares her experience doing readings at Barnes and Noble, publishing in the Peter Pan world, and going traditional as far as publishing

BIO:

Wendy is a former Disneyland actress and online journalist. She currently lives in the Bay Area with her husband, three sons, and the best four-legged writing partners ever, Odie and Alex. EVERLAND is the first in a three book series with a fairytale cast in a steampunk world.

Wendy's Amazon Page: Don'e forget to follow her!

BOOKS:

Everland

Umberland

Lost Boy (Everland Prequel) - Dec 27 release and $0.99!

About LOST BOY:

Before Captain Hook annihilated England, before the Lost City was built underground, before Gwen stole his heart, Pete was a just boy living among the shadows. Determined to get himself and his sister out the rundown orphanage, Pete finds a solution in the seedy underbelly of London, a deadly place of scamps and thieves where survival is determined by cunning skill and bareknuckle bravery. But then one night, everything changes . . .

In this dark reimagining of the original Lost Boy, Wendy Spinale weaves a stunning story of courage and heartbreak, loss and redemption as one boy is forced to face his past . . . and his future.

May Sage on Fairy Tales, Boxsets, Anthologies, and Facebook Ads Dec 12, 2016

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We were fortunate enough to have May Sage on the show! Yay! You may know May from her fairy tale redos, where she writes new versions of Beauty and the Beast, Cinderella, and more (all with a smidgeon of sex thrown in, so be warned!)

May shares her advice on how to market books, choosing collaborators, and more!

Check out May's books on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/May-Sage/e/B014QXTK1G

May's BIO:

May is a USA Today Bestselling Author based in the middle of nowhere, Cornwall, England.
When she isn't writing about sassy women and alpha males, she can generally be found playing with her cat and her puppy, eating cake, or reading about sassy women and alpha males. Yep, she's that kinda recluse.

Her first love is paranormal romance but she's not that faithful, so expect to find anything from shifters, princes and kings, to aliens and billionaires in her bibliography!

Join her newsletter to keep in touch, get the latest news and the occasional exclusive super secret advance copy: https://madmimi.com/signups/203529/join

Michael Anderle and Collaborative Writing in the Kurtherian Gambit World Dec 05, 2016

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Michael Anderle discusses what he's doing with his shared world in the Kurtherian Gambit universe, what he's doing with Justin in the Reclaiming Honor series of this world (starting with Justice is Calling, Dec 8 2016), and more!

What's the advantage for the author?

How is this better or different vs. Kindle Worlds?

How do other authors contributing to the world benefit?

The Kurtherian Gambit

Justice is Calling

WANT SNIPPETS OF JUSTICE IS CALLING? CHECK THEM OUT ON JUSTIN'S SITE!

Kindle Worlds and other Collaborative Writing with David Bruns Nov 28, 2016

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Author David Bruns has been a friend of a couple of my podcasts, but this is his first time on the Creative Writing Career podcast!

David served in the Navy and writes a range of fiction, including military inspired fiction with co-author and fellow veteran, J.R. Olsen (Weapons of Mass Deception).

Among his other amazing novels, David recently wrote the Kindle Worlds novel "Legacy Fleet: Invincible (The First Swarm War Book 1)."

On this episode, David talks about what it means to write in Kindle Worlds, how to use it to expand your reach, and other topics such as collaboration. Enjoy!

DAVID'S AUTHOR BIO

David is a recovering corporate executive who writes about sci-fi and spies.

He earned a Bachelor of Science in Honors English from the United States Naval Academy. (That's not a typo. He’s probably the only English major you'll ever meet who took multiple semesters of calculus, physics, chemistry, electrical engineering, naval architecture and weapons systems just so he could get to read some Shakespeare. It was totally worth it.) After graduation, he spent six years in the nuclear-powered submarine force chasing Russian submarines. When the Cold War ended, he traded in his officer’s commission for a job in high tech.

He is the creator of the sci-fi series, THE DREAM GUILD CHRONICLES, and numerous pieces of short fiction in the genre. He also writes alternate history thrillers with a retired naval intelligence officer who has some really fabulous sea stories. Their latest co-authored work is WEAPONS OF MASS DECEPTION, a novel of modern-day nuclear terrorism that looks less like fiction every time he opens the newspaper.

Find out more and download a free Starter Library at www.davidbruns.com.

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