The Rogue Author Podcast

In this episode, Scarlet tackles the toxic polarization around AI in the author community, inspired by Steph Pajonas's article about author Kevin McLaughlin who almost quit writing because AI was stealing his joy which you can find here . In this article, Steph breaks down why the current AI debate is missing the point entirely and explores the two things every author career needs to survive long-...

In this episode, Scarlet dives into the compulsive habit that's destroying authors' mental health: checking royalties daily. She explores the psychology behind why we torture ourselves with constant number-checking, shares her personal journey from excited newbie to obsessive checker, and reveals the game-changing weekly summary method that completely shifted her mindset about ad spending and inco...

Welcome to The Rogue Author with Scarlet - real thoughts from an author who's stepped off the beaten path. In this premiere episode, we dive into the controversial case of an Australian author whose dark fiction led to criminal charges and a completely ruined life. We explore the difference between writing controversial content transparently versus deceiving readers and collaborators, examine...