Alchemy for Authors

Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this week's solo episode, I'm sharing a big decision I've made for my author career and why sometimes stepping back is the key to moving forward. If you've ever felt stretched too thin juggling your writing with life's demands, this episode is for you. I'll be diving into the power of focus, the importance of making tough decisions in business and creativity...

Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! Do you feel the pull to write your book but find yourself procrastinating, doubting your abilities, or waiting for the perfect moment to start? What if the very resistance you're facing is a sign you're on the right path? In this episode of Alchemy for Authors, I'm diving into the hidden messages behind creative resistance — what it's really trying to tell you...

Welcome to episode 100 of Alchemy for Authors! To celebrate this incredible milestone, I've put together a bumper episode filled with powerful manifestation advice and insights from some of the amazing guests who have graced the show over the years. Whether you're looking to attract more abundance, align your mindset with success, or manifest your dream writing career, this episode is packed with...

Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this episode of Alchemy for Authors, I sit down with 16-year-old indie author Rutendo Shadaya. Despite not excelling in writing at school, Rutendo discovered her passion when she wrote her first book as a birthday gift for a friend. We discuss her journey into self-publishing, her writing process and routine, and her thoughts on building a career as a young...

Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! Balancing the demands of a day job with the dream of being an author can be overwhelming, but it's absolutely possible to thrive in both worlds. In this episode of Alchemy for Authors , I'm sharing practical tips and mindset shifts to help you make the most of your time, protect your creative energy, and stay focused on your writing goals—even on the busiest da...

Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this week's episode, I sit down with bestselling author J.D. Barker to explore the art of fearless storytelling and the ever-changing landscape of publishing. We delve into how asking 'What if?' fuels great stories, J.D.'s unique approach to navigating both Traditional and Indie publishing, and why building a brand is essential for authors. J.D. also shares...

Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this week's solo episode, I open up about my setbacks and accomplishments in 2024, and my goals for 2025. Some of the other topics I discuss include: ·        Why 2024 kind of sucked for my author career. ·        How to acknowledge the hardships and letdowns of the past year and use them to fuel your goals. ·        How to find proof that the Universe still...

Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this week's episode, I chat with author Kendra Vaughan about her debut novel, The Plymbury Witch . Kendra also shares the pros and cons of doing an MFA, why she chose Indie Publishing over Traditional Publishing, and how a magical life has shaped her author career. Visit Kendra's website here: https://kendravaughan.com/ Grab your copy of The Plymbury Witch h...

Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this week's episode, I chat with best-selling author Renee Rose. Renee talks about her new book Relax to Riches , and shares how you can take your manifesting practice to the next level with ease. Some of the other topics we discuss include: ·        How shadow work can help you manifest faster and easier. ·        Why things can sometimes get worse before t...

Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this week's episode, I chat with best-selling author and Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach, Becca Syme. We discuss some of the common causes of overwhelm and burnout for authors and what we can do to minimise their impact and set ourselves up for success. Some of the other topics we discuss include: ·        The role of "expectation" in causing burnout. ·    ...

Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this week's episode, I chat with book publicist, Larissa Banting. Larissa demystifies PR and discusses its power to boost visibility and sales of your books. Some of the other topics we discuss include: ·        What sets publicity apart from advertising. ·        Why going on T.V. is often the last form of recommended media publicity. ·        Why podcasts...

Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this week's episode, I chat with bestselling author and Plot Dude, Troy Lambert. Troy shares his own recent experiences with pivoting and gives advice on how to utilise pivoting to create a sustainable author career. Some of the other topics we discuss include: ·        Why writing is the easiest job in the world to quit. ·        The importance of work-life...

Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this week's episode, I chat with bestselling author and book coach, Emma Dhesi. Emma shares with us the 4 Pillars of Author Success: Awareness, Acceptance, Growth, and Fun. We discuss how these pillars can make themselves known in all areas of our writing, publishing, and marketing journeys, and how we can use them to our advantage. We also chat about the po...

Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this week's solo episode, I share a personal update on what actions I'm taking to align myself with being a healthy author, and I reflect on how I came to write my gothic novella, Between. I also read an excerpt from Between and challenge you to trust that your words have purpose and your stories have a place in the world. Resources mentioned in this episode...

Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! Are you roadworthy as an author? Are you set up to go the distance with your author career? In this week's solo episode, I reflect on changes I need to make in all areas of my life to set myself up for a sustainable, joyful author career. I share the questions I've been asking myself around procrastination, my health, and emotional and mental baggage, and I dis...

Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this week's solo episode, I discuss how I use Writer's Notebooks to collect inspiration and pay attention to the stories all around us. In the intro I share a brief personal update about my writing plans for the next sixteen months. Resources mentioned in this episode: ·        Leuchtturm 1917 Notebooks: https://www.leuchtturm1917.us/ ·        Clever Fox Pla...

Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this week's episode I interview marketing and PR specialist, and the owner of Talk Plus Tell, Lyda McLallen. Some topics we discuss include: ·        Lyda's number one strategy for increasing book sales. ·        Why saying "Buy my book" might be costing you sales. ·        Lyda's advice for sourcing testimonials for your books. ·        Why you don't need t...

Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this week's solo episode, I chat about why many of us avoid writing or look for permission to write. I also share tips around how we can move forward and write anyway. Find Julia Cameron's book,  The Right to Write , here: https://juliacameronlive.com/books-by-julia/the-right-to-write/ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, rate and review. You can al...

Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this week's episode I interview author and Book Marketing Coach, Heidi McIntyre about her debut novel Sea Magic and tips and tricks for marketing your book. Some topics we discuss include: ·        How marketing produce helped Heidi start her writing career. ·        How to balance writing with marketing. ·        Seven common mistakes authors make when laun...

Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this week's solo episode, I ask you to question what type of boss you are when running your author business. Are you a good boss, or are you a bad boss self-sabotaging your author success? The answer might surprise you! Other episodes mentioned in this episode: Episode 74: Go Creative Planning with Orna Ross   Episode 75: The Sustainable Author Career with C...

Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this week's episode I interview author and centenarian, Babette Hughes, about writing later in life, and her new book, Lessons in Evil . We also discuss: ·        Why Babette waited until her eighties to become a published author. ·        Why we should rewrite the narrative around aging. ·        How Babette came to write Lessons in Evil . ·        Why it's...

Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this week's episode I interview award-winning author and CEO of Page and Podium Press, Dr Amanda Nell Edgar. Along with chatting about ghostwriting, writing memoirs, and hybrid publishing, some of the topics we discuss include: ·        What exactly are hybrid memoirs. ·        The key to knowing whether you're ready to write a memoir. ·        Why the truth...

Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this week's episode I share an interview I did on the Author Revolution Podcast with Carissa Andrews in December 2023. We discuss a myriad of topics including: ·        How taking inspired action has helped my author career and my podcast. ·        The benefits of genre hopping. ·        Cats!!! ·        How to fill the creative well by stealing from real li...

Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this week's episode I interview urban fantasy author Martha Carr about Kickstarter and starting over in her author career. Some of the topics we discuss include: ·        How Martha went from being a prolific traditionally published author to starting over as an indie author with just one book in her backlist. ·        Why Martha chose to go indie rather tha...

Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this week's episode I interview award-winning podcaster, creative entrepreneur, and bestselling author, Joanna Penn, about her wonderful new book, Writing the Shadow: Turn Your Inner Darkness into Words . Joanna gives advice on how to recognize your Shadow Self and how we can use it to not only become better writers, but also better people. We discuss why AI...