Finding Elara

Guest Bio: What are your Goals/aspirations/dreams going forward? About the Author Lexy Shaw Delorme (writing as LS Delorme) is the award-winning author of The Limerent Series, a genre-defying collection of emotionally charged novels which includes Caio, Bright Midnights, Fanning Fireflies, and Ghosting Academy. Her book Caio won a finalist spot in the International Book Awards for cross genre fict...

Show Notes: Once a popstar - became a Lawyer - Became an Ex-pat and started writing Golden Wizard Award for YA Loves talking to people about the books. Always been interested in writing Started travel writing about travelling with Kids When at angus steak house - Told Hubby she wanted to write. He wasn't convinced to start with. First book was a million words - good start point 5 years to build th...

Host: DL Nix Guest: Cecelia de Gzell   Show Notes: Worldbuilding starts with the characters Returned to old haunts for research with the fam. There is a contemporary framework for the setting. Some of the characters have smatterings of people that she is familiar with. Medical terminology listed at the front and we talk about the different types. Relishes the opportunity to expand on the character...

Host: Dianna Evans Guest: Cecelia De Gzell Show Notes: First Book June 2025 Second book March 10 2026. Lost count with the number od Drafts for the first draft. Used a self publishing service - The book Reality Always loved reading and writing but knew it wasn't a career. Didn't grow up in a medical family; had a strong personal drive. Loved science. Burnout in 2019 brought her back to the craft o...

  Show Notes Solo show with Dianna so she can share the plan for the series.  She gave updates on the podcast, Writing, BCP and Personal adventures.   Contact Finding Elara Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/FindingElara Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/findingelara/   Tiktok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@findingelarapodcast Discord:  https://discord.gg/YAhRF6J2      Contact BCP Dis...

Host: Izzy Guest: DL Nix Show Notes: Izzy steps up to the mike for the first time and interview Dianna about her creative journey and her plans for the future od Finding Elara and Bushland Castely Productions.    Guest Bio: DL Nix (Dianna) is an Author, Podcaster and Publisher from the Wheatbelt of Western Australia.  Starting her Podcast, Finding Elara, in 2018 to build connections while waiting...

Show Notes: Interview: Dianna Ian Andrew for Fiction and Ian Hooper for memoirs and Poems Started the Indie Author Book fair has lots of help First book, a time to every purpose Was lucky to have book reviewed and sold well. Because of the coverage build confidence Ran a training course and then then was asked to help others Has helped over 120 books. Trad publishes under Leschenault press Didn't...

Show Notes: Interview: Dianna Has full romantasy trilogy 99% Romance with a little variety Inspired by Nan who was also an author Wanted to be an author since she was 10 Went for self publishing because she wanted creative control. Had an idea how hard small business was going to be but learning along the way. Audio Conversion: harder in Australia but  Generally writes at night time with a glass o...

Show Notes: Interview: Paul It is about a star (Baby) being Born The star is the person listening Baby board book. Deliberately black and white for focus Has rounded corners, thick cardboard and glossy features Designed for practical use Wrote 21 years ago when eldest son born Rhyming couplet poem Friend suggested the print and the kids helped illustrate Green hill publishing did the board printin...

Show Notes: Interview: Dianna Been writing since 16 - thriller and romance Sitting with Son Cayden who has kids books Describe: Outside box, big on merch, like big events, explore different genres Writes what she wants to read Plenty of books planned for both in the future Self pub: was more effort than she thought. Advice: Easy to get overwhelmed but take time and research.  EDIT EDIT EDIT When y...

Show Notes: Interview: Paul Narrative Nonfiction Dedication to His Daughter Second book is Fiction Writing journey between two books are different Type of Author: Colourful, Honest, Raw, Insightful Enjoyed English in school Has had quite a journey and have shared Lesson: Some good can come from mistakes You always have to keep moving forward Interview: Chris Life is about looking to chase passions...

Show Notes: Interview 1: Dianna Stories learnt from 2 different directions When Mother passed away found 100 year old letters Prefers to write in silence. There is a lot of time spent in research. He loves  the research part. First Book took 5 years and the second was 18 months because it brewed for 30 years  May write a sequel to unlikely barons. Learnt a lot as he went along 5 word: Enthusiastic...

Show Notes: Interview: Paul Started out down south and is widely travelled Started a charmed life after her Mum was born Both books are personal journey and conversations with spirit Published with the help of Ian Describe: Happy  Enjoyed the process. Would encourage new people to give it a go Personal journey has provided a large amount of topics to write about. Interview: Chris Reiki teacher for...

Show Notes: Interview 1: Dianna Part of BCP Creative Squire's   Always been creative Grew up with Old School Fantasy Pre-evolution of Cursed Cove was the first book. Writes Sapphic Dictates her stories - Started typing. Least favourite part is Editing Chose Indie to Dip toe in. Some stories that she can with publishers share but some are heart stories. Challenges that arise shift and change Tip: T...

Show Notes: Interview 1: Paul Started in the 90s Started writing as an exercise Was inspired by Nanowrimo - Then kept on writing. Came from an IT Background Likes editing the best New, Economical, Cinematic Didn't really know what he was in for a the start Assisted by Lescenault Press Found his book on a german book store Interview 2: Chris Always loved reading and going to the movies Writing is h...

Show Notes: Interview: Dianna Has her own show Not the Plot Has been a book lover and story writer for as long as she can remember Always new she wanted to be a writer Also wanted to be a professional Ballerina Anyone on a Creative path will face a lot of doubt, rejection and upset  Takes resilience Writing is next level. After writing you need to look for people to read, publish etc. Has traditio...

Show Notes: Interview 1: Paul Tries not to buy chocolate too much Pediatric speech pathologist and literacy tutor Wanted to write a book that was fun for kids Wanted to inspire kids to eat vegies Only 9% of children eat enough vegies Created a learning experience. There is the book and a vegie bag. There is also an activity pack to help engage. Additional kitchen kit. There was a fair bit of resea...

Show Notes: Interview1: Paul Sausage Dog adventure Series Jack is named after her Son Robin is named after her Daughter Always had a Sausage dog in the family Self Illustrated 5 Words: Creative, Bringing people together Did a lot of research and learnt alot Does publishing for others More books coming next year Wants to inspire kids to be creative themselves. Ideal writing environment: any time sh...

Show Notes: Interview 1: Dianna Experienced with fairs Started writing when she was 35 Book one and 2 were originally 1 book. Always loved fantasy Went Indi because didn't feel the need to go through queries and submissions. Tip: Follow your heart and do your research Writes at 5am in the complete silence. Cool Merch: Had candles made with fantasy scents.   Where the Excerpt Came From:   Guest Bio...

Show Notes: Interview 1: Dianna Started thinking of the idea and it pretty much wrote itself. She is a plantser There is a 4.5 star spice rating. She tries to think outside the box. Has had a fascination with flying Self publishing is not as easy as she thought but did it all herself Tip, try not to get overwhelmed. Take it one step at a time. . More books planned in the futures. Like background m...

Show Notes: Interview 1: Dianna  Her parent live in Bunbury to was a good chance to visit. Always been creative went from short stories to Poetry Found Writing to help with Mental health balance Started writing a kingdom of curses 2 and a half years ago. Brought unique merch for the event, tarot… Fantasy had been in her heart forever. It is a place she goes to find refuge Wanted to get book out wh...

Show Notes: Interview 1: Paul Recently retired neurologist. Was diagnosed in 2018 with Parkinson's himself. Wanted to share his knowledge and help others Shared journey built connections can help offer other hope. Can feel better than you did before if you start implementing changes Changes are happening with mindset This depth of understanding will help people understand Parkinson's better. Has 1...

Show Notes: Interview 1: Paul  Been writing for as far as he can remember. Hails from England. Inspired by David Gemmel. Has novellas onlines and Chosen of the realm is by print. Had no idea how hard Indie author publishing would be. Being in control of process is fascinating. 5 words: I am a work in progress Fantasy is his genre but is it dark, gritty, very real. Can be read as a stand alone but...

Show Notes: Interview 1: Dianna Always interested in creative writing, D&D and Role play. Was inspired by artwork There is a follow on book.  Likes sci fi and fantasy There are addiction considerations with Tattoos. Made up most lore as it is so many years in the future. Created new religious space. Quite an introverted writer. Has to work full time also Writes in the evenings Advice: Don't worry...

Show Notes: Interview 1 -  Darwins wake and short story collection Úse the book fair as motivation for short story book Had a raffle on the day including elements from stories in his read my shorts book. Started helping Author Friend with editing which inspired his own writing. Enjoys novel length and short stories. Procrastination is the worst enemy of a writer. Publishing is not easy, marketing...