Simon Ward
Budding Author Podcast
This channel is to both educate and inspire budding authors through a series of interviews with the authors who have been through challenges to start achieving their writing goals. Special thanks go out to Barry Collins who kindly supports the channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episodes
Writing your first book with guest Eddie Johnson 15.04.2026 26:27
Eddie Johnson joins me to discuss the challenges and origins of his first book and the trilogy that followed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
NYT Suspense Thrillers with special guest JD Barker 29.09.2025 37:41
So pleased to be joined by special guest J D Barker, a multiple New York Times Best seller. On the show we hear his crazy story about how he got to know Stephen King. We talk about the collaborations with James Paterson and the chat with Dacre Stoker (Dacre Stoker is the great-grandnephew of Bram Stoker, the author of the classic novel Dracula. Dacre Stoker manages the Bram Stoker Estate) which tu...
Can we stop the march of AI? with Michele Kwas 19.05.2025 47:08
plus sone great tips and advice for authors old and new Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jami Lyne Kellett talks poetry and mental health 07.04.2025 22:18
Jami Lyne Kellett talks poetry and mental health. As a suicide survivor Jami has been as low as a person can go and has recovered to share her message. On the show we talk about how her writing helped her through and is helping others. A kind reviewer said, "Dedicated to all those who suffer in silence." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Michael Modzelewski joins us for a chat about blending fact with fiction 12.03.2025 30:55
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Anna Mocikat - what is Cyberpunk? 11.03.2025 22:55
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Editing Focus with two Darling Axe Editors 05.02.2025 30:31
Michelle Barker and David Griffin Brown from Darling Axe Editing join the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tips for writing short stories 29.01.2025 24:20
In this episode we talk with Kolby Granville from the "After Dinner Conversation" the most popular fiction Lit mag of 2024. This is a great epiusode for tips on writing short stories Here are links for Kolby and the after dinner conversation plus some links to items discussed X @AfterDinnerCon https://www.afterdinnerconversation.com/submissions https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Ones_Who_Walk_Away_...
I'm not worried by AI with P L Riven 22.01.2025 18:21
In this episode we talked with P L Riven a new author who loves editing as well as creating fast paced fantasy stories. Although, many are, P L is not worried about the march of AI Here are links for PL Riven X @plriven IG @ plriven_author Threads @ plriven_author Website: http://plriven.com The host of the budding author podcast is Simon Ward As well as subscribing to the channel, you can also fi...
Variety is the spice of life for Laura Liptrot 18.12.2024 30:30
Laura Liptrot has covered several bases from having her own show on Black Country radio, through amateur dramatics to professional acting roles. On the writing side she has had poetry published and has a 15 book series in progress with her publisher. Laura is a fine example of a woman who is not afraid to put herself out there and has networked to superb effect. Note. Show was recorded close to Ch...
Write about your passion 04.12.2024 31:49
Robert J Wolf MD talks about his father's story in WW2 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Talking with Dr Poppy Gibson about sensitive subjects in schools 27.11.2024 34:57
We cover death, grief and gambling Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wendy Slater talks about Modern Mystical Poetry 20.11.2024 31:00
Sixth Sense for real Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Gregory Alexander Sharp talks about balancing Full time work with writing 13.11.2024 30:13
Competition Winner and Rising star Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chatting with Grimdark Editor - Beth Tabler 30.10.2024 33:13
Putting together anthologies & Avoid using AI covers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Martin Best the prince of the paranormal 27.10.2024 31:51
Talking about life growing up in a haunted house Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The challenges of gaining traction with Sasha Zarustin 23.10.2024 28:25
How much to spend on getting a book to market Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Graham Mack - Audio Book Narrator 16.10.2024 32:30
Tips and Advice on dialogue Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The benefit of Short Stories 02.10.2024 31:14
With Laura Frost Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
An Absolute beginner shines through 25.09.2024 30:53
Introducing Deborah Fox Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
World Building with Dylan West 18.09.2024 32:02
Touching on Star Wars and Superman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Creating emotional responses in your writing with Alan Bayles 11.09.2024 30:08
So many great YT shows for help and advice Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tales from the Caribbean with Brian Simpson 04.09.2024 27:00
Write what you know Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Writing Non-Fiction with Jon Palmer 28.08.2024 28:06
Grab your niche Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Laurie Nave talks about triggers and how she deals with them 21.08.2024 28:50
How to warn or maybe not!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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