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

Hello from sunny Morecambe! Last week, I found myself overwhelmed by too many open projects, a struggle I shared with you all. But then, as if by some cosmic joke, inspiration struck and I started a new project—a space opera with fantasy elements, set in the far future of my existing universe. I outlined a trilogy and even wrote the first draft of a novella. The words flowed and new worlds unfolde...

Hello from cloudy Morecambe! This week was truly special for me. Finally visiting Ravenglass—where I derived the name of my main series from—was a moving experience. Walking through the very streets that inspired so much of my writing and exploring the beauty of the surrounding area felt surreal and invigorating. If you haven't been there, I recommend it—the place truly resonates with creativi...

Hello from sunny Morecambe! Another week, another set of chapters in the bag. I've been carrying on with my Substack series 'Guild of Assassins,' with two more chapters complete and ready for your eyes. In addition to that, I've started writing a new story—a follow-up to 'Orphan Farm Boy of Destiny' entitled 'The Unchosen One.' I'll be releasing on my Substack e...

Hello from sunny Morecambe! This week, I took a short break to Jersey. Yes, that’s right, I swapped my author's den for a bit of beach-side brainstorming. Sun, sea, and scribbles…oh, and storms. While escaping the rain, we watched 'Snow White' (1937) at the cinema. Nothing like a classic to make you appreciate the art of storytelling (and remind you of those dubious attitudes in the 19...

Welcome back to my Author Diary! In this week's episode, I share my progress on writing my book, Guild of Assassins, with three chapters completed and a first draft for a fourth one. You can catch these chapters as they go live on my Substack in the upcoming weeks: https://joncronshawauthor.substack.com. I also delve into my current read - the 20th book of the Horus Heresy series, The Primarch...

Hello from sunny Morecambe! Welcome back to my weekly author diary, where I share all the updates from my writing journey and reading escapades. This week, I am thrilled to bring you the latest developments on my novel, “Guild of Assassins.” I’ve been focusing my attention this week on my novel “Guild of Assassins.” And another chapter is ready for you to read! Head over to my Substack profile to...

This week, I'm excited to share my journey as I continue to delve deeper into the world of my epic fantasy series, Ravenglass Legends.  I've made substantial progress on the second draft, with 35,000 words already improved. I can't wait to share this story with you. I also wrote the first draft for a short story centreed on Maja, one of the point of view characters in the Ravenglass Le...

This week, I balanced writing, web migration, and tax work. A new chapter of Guild of Assassins is ready for Substack. My website shifted back to WordPress. Amid tasks, I read The Outcast Dead and began Deliverance Lost. I plan to return to Ravenglass Legends book 2 next week. Check out my new website at https://joncronshaw.com

Welcome to this week's author diary.  In today's episode, I'm excited to share updates on my progress with Guild of Assassins and the fourth Dawn of Assassins book, as well as details about outlining a brand new fantasy series.   I also discuss my thoughts on the Horus Heresy book series and my highlights of this year’s Glastonbury festival, as well as the importance of disability repr...

Welcome to the 300th episode of Jon's Author Diary. This week has been a tremendous journey, with progress on my books, indulgence in some fantastic reads, and a few hours well-spent on Netflix. This week, I've been channeling my inner rogue while working on my book, "Guild of Assassins", an exclusive Substack novel. It's an intense exploration of the shadows where the silent...

This week Jon shares details about wrapping up his fantasy novel, The Fall of Wolfsbane, the first book in the Ravenglass Legends series. As one project ends, another begins. Jon is about to start releasing chapters of his dark fantasy thriller Guild of Assassins exclusively on Substack. He talks about giving a lecture about the controversial modern sculptor Jacob Epstein to the Morecambe Rotary C...

In this week's author diary, I talk about a new project, Guild of Assassins, launching a Substack, and my progress on The Fall of Wolfsbane. Go to Jon's Substack: joncronshawauthor.substack.com

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In this week's author diary, I talk about something I wrote, some things I read, and some things I did. I also answer some of your questions about writers' block, character names, and fantasy movies.

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