Jon Cronshaw's Author Diary - The Real Life of an Indie Author | Writing | Publishing | Disability

Watch this week’s Author Diary as I make strides in writing, setting up a new platform, and gearing up for an exciting book launch. 📝 Progress on "Punks Versus Zombies": This week, I wrote two more episodes of "Punks Versus Zombies," bringing us closer to the thrilling conclusion of this series. Crafting these episodes is always an intense process as I aim to escalate the susp...

Step into this week’s Author Diary as I near the conclusion of "Punks Versus Zombies," explore new platform opportunities, and dive into some captivating entertainment. 📝 Progress on "Punks Versus Zombies": This week has been crucial for "Punks Versus Zombies" as I penned down episode 47. With only five episodes left, the excitement and anticipation are mounting. I&#...

Welcome to this week’s Author Diary where I delve into the latest developments in my writing projects, celebrate a personal milestone, and share my thoughts on content platforms. 📝 Progress on "Punks Versus Zombies": This week has been productive with the completion of three new episodes of "Punks Versus Zombies." I am now approaching the final act of the series, a phase fille...

Join me in this week's Author Diary as I celebrate significant progress across various projects, from novellas to novels and series episodes. 📚 Completing "Wyvern Rider": This week marks the completion of my draft for the novella "Wyvern Rider." Finishing any piece of writing is always a moment of accomplishment, and this novella has been particularly rewarding to craft, a...

Dive into this week’s Author Diary as I refine "The Knight and the Rebel" and immerse myself in engaging reads and lively music performances. 🔊 Audio Pass for "The Knight and the Rebel": This week involved a detailed audio pass of "The Knight and the Rebel," where I listened to the manuscript through text-to-speech technology. This method is incredibly helpful for sp...

📘 Finishing "The Knight and the Rebel": I'm thrilled to share that I've completed the draft of "The Knight and the Rebel," book 3 in the Ravenglass Legends series. Reaching the end of a draft is always a significant moment, filled with a mix of relief and excitement as I begin to look ahead to the editing phase and eventually sharing this story with you all. 📚 Reading...

Dive into this week's Author Diary as I share exciting progress on my latest writing project, revisit a favorite novel, and indulge in musical creativity. 📖 Progress on "The Knight and the Rebel": This week, I've reached an important milestone in "The Knight and the Rebel" (Ravenglass Legends book 3), hitting the midpoint of Maja's POV. It's a pivotal moment th...

📘 7-Year Anniversary of "Wizard of the Wasteland": This week marks seven years since the launch of my debut post-apocalyptic novel, "Wizard of the Wasteland." Reflecting on this journey fills me with gratitude for the experiences and growth it has brought me. Celebrating this milestone reminds me of how far I've come and the incredible support from readers like you. 📺 Wat...

Welcome to this week’s Author Diary, where I share the exciting launch of "Guild of Assassins" and delve into some musical escapades that provided a refreshing change of pace from writing. 📘 "Guild of Assassins" Launch: This week was a milestone event with the launch of "Guild of Assassins." Launch days are always exhilarating, filled with anticipation and excitement...

Join me in this week’s Author Diary as I gear up for the exciting launch of "Guild of Assassins," dive into some captivating reading, and continue my work on ongoing projects. 📘 Preparing for "Guild of Assassins" Launch: The launch of "Guild of Assassins" is just around the corner, and preparations are in full swing. This phase is always thrilling as everything start...

Dive into this week's Author Diary as I share updates on my latest writing achievements, upcoming launches, and the creative decisions ahead. 📝 Writing New Short Stories: This week, I penned two new short stories, "Hammer of Wolfsbane" and "The Mediocre Maverick." These stories allowed me to explore different facets of my creative universe and refine my storytelling skills...

Welcome to this week's Author Diary. Despite battling a virus, I managed to make some progress with my writing and engage with my Ream community. 🤒 Battling Illness: This week has been challenging as I've been under the weather with a virus. It's always tough balancing rest and productivity during such times, but health comes first. ✍️ "Wyvern Rider" Progress: Even with limi...

Welcome to this week’s Author Diary! Dive into my latest writing achievements, exciting publishing plans, and my current engaging read. 📝 "Punks Versus Zombies" Progress: This week, I’ve been busy with the "Punks Versus Zombies" series, successfully writing episode 38 and drafting the first version of episode 39. Each episode brings new challenges and twists, keeping the serie...

Join me in this week’s Author Diary as I share a refreshing update from my restful week in Portugal, along with some reflections on my recent reads. 🌴 Restful Retreat in Portugal: This week, I took some time off to unwind in the beautiful and sunny Portugal. The break was filled with relaxation and provided a wonderful opportunity to recharge. Sometimes, stepping away from our usual routines is e...

Join me in this week’s Author Diary as I share updates on my latest writing projects and delve into some enthralling book and TV series experiences. 📝 "Punks Versus Zombies" Updates: This week, I've added two new episodes to the "Punks Versus Zombies" series. Continuing this saga is always an exciting challenge, and I'm eager to see how the story will evolve as it unfo...

Welcome to this week's Author Diary! It's been a busy week full of writing, reading, and engaging entertainment. 🧟‍♂️ "Punks Versus Zombies" Updates I've added two new episodes to the "Punks Versus Zombies" series. To make it even more accessible, I've uploaded a compilation of the audio versions of episodes 17-24 on YouTube. This format brings a new dimension...

Dive into this week's Author Diary where I celebrate completing a significant writing milestone and share my latest entertainment indulgences. 📝 "The Knight and the Rebel" Update: I've reached a pivotal moment this week by finishing the first draft of Ragnar's POV in "The Knight and the Rebel," part of the Ravenglass Legends series. It's always rewarding to com...

Join me in this week’s Author Diary as I dive deep into writing "The Knight and the Rebel," the third book in the Ravenglass Legends series, and share a bit about family time watching a captivating TV show. 🖋️ Focused Writing on "The Knight and the Rebel": This week has been solely dedicated to writing the first draft of "The Knight and the Rebel," Ravenglass Legends...

Join me in this week’s Author Diary as I dive deep into writing "The Knight and the Rebel," the third book in the Ravenglass Legends series, and share a bit about family time watching a captivating TV show. 🖋️ Focused Writing on "The Knight and the Rebel": This week has been solely dedicated to writing the first draft of "The Knight and the Rebel," Ravenglass Legends...

Join me in this week’s Author Diary where I celebrate the completion of a major redrafting milestone and embark on new writing adventures, along with sharing my current reading journey.  Completing “The Wolf and the Wyvern” Redraft: I’ve hit a significant milestone this week – the redraft of “The Wolf and the Wyvern” is finally complete! It’s a momentous occasion in the journey of the  Ravenglass...

Welcome to this week's Author Diary where I share the progress on redrafting "The Wolf and the Wyvern" and my recent reading adventures. 🖋️ Progress on "The Wolf and the Wyvern": It's been an exceptionally productive week. I've made significant headway in redrafting several chapters of "The Wolf and the Wyvern" (Ravenglass Legends, Book 2). At this pace, I...

Join me in this week’s Author Diary where I share updates on writing "Punks Versus Zombies," delve into the history of DJing through a fascinating book, and revisit a classic zombie film. 📝 "Punks Versus Zombies" Updates: This week has been productive with the addition of two new episodes to the "Punks Versus Zombies" series. Each episode brings its own set of intrig...

Step into this week’s Author Diary where I share the latest updates on my zombie serial, "Punks Versus Zombies," and discuss some captivating TV shows I've been watching. 📝 "Punks Versus Zombies" Updates: It’s been a productive week! I've successfully written four new episodes of "Punks Versus Zombies." Diving deeper into this post-apocalyptic world has been...

Join me in this week's Author Diary as I delve into the latest developments in my writing projects and share my recent reading experiences. 📝 "Punks Versus Zombies" Update: Exciting news for followers of the series - I've reached episode 25 of "Punks Versus Zombies!" Writing this far has been a thrilling experience, and I'm looking forward to bringing more of this...

Welcome to this week's Author Diary where I discuss my latest writing ventures, including updates on "Punks Versus Zombies," plans for the Wasteland series, and the progress of "The Wolf and the Wyvern," along with my current reading journey. 📝 "Punks Versus Zombies" Update: This week, I’ve been working on the next episode of "Punks Versus Zombies." Cra...