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2023 is the year! Or is it?  Let’s chat about goals, aspirations and how to make those dreams come true. With co-host Gladys Perez, we review the similarities between writing books and screenplays and how writing to market is a necessary evil in order to write what’s in your heart. Join us and follow us us down the rabbit holes we will inevitably find. And heck, have some laughs along the way. Support the showBe sure to follow us on the web and support us though our Patreon page. You’ll have access to some of the behind the scene shenanigans and get some shout outs from us as well. patreon.com/LegionofWritersPod

Being creative allows you to be the storyteller you need to be. Feed it. Discussion about the storytelling in Encanto and more.  Support the showBe sure to follow us on the web and support us though our Patreon page. You’ll have access to some of the behind the scene shenanigans and get some shout outs from us as well. patreon.com/LegionofWritersPod

With a new Star Wars book, The Princess and the Scoundrel, releasing August 16, 2022 we were pleased to have a chance to chat with Rebel Rising author Beth Revis about Star Wars and writing. She is a phenomenal writing coach and her words of wisdom in this podcast will serve all writers in every stage of their process. A bit about Beth: Beth Revis is a NY Times bestselling author with books available in more than 20 languages. Her most recent title, The Princess and the Scoundrel, is a Star Wars adult science fiction novel featuring the marriage and adventure-riddled honeymoon of Leia and Han. Beth’s other books include the bestselling science fiction trilogy, Across the Universe, Star Wars: Rebel Rising, the dark fantasty duology Give the Dark My Love and the twisty contemporary A World Without You. She’s the author of additional novels as well as numerous short stories and articles. Beth is the co-owner of Wordsmith Workshops and the author of the Paper Hearts series, both of which aid aspiring authors. A native of North Carolina, Beth is currently working on multiple new novels. She lives in rural NC with her son and husband. You can follow her at: https://linktr.ee/bethrevis Support the showBe sure to follow us on the web and support us though our Patreon page. You’ll have access to some of the behind the scene shenanigans and get some shout outs from us as well. patreon.com/LegionofWritersPod

Let's explore the other sides of our creativity and give ourselves permission to be. Not writing is okay. Being creative in other ways is amazing! Support the showBe sure to follow us on the web and support us though our Patreon page. You’ll have access to some of the behind the scene shenanigans and get some shout outs from us as well. patreon.com/LegionofWritersPod

When do we find time to write? Well that's up to you. I figured on my way to my day job (for now) I'd try to give you all some tidbits, some info and maybe the needed kick in the butt for us all.  Things don't have to be perfect for us to CREATE. Take advantage of what is all around you. Peace. Thank you for joining us on this ride.  Follow our Patreon page and support our podcast https://www.patreon.com/LegionofWritersPod Support the showBe sure to follow us on the web and support us though our Patreon page. You’ll have access to some of the behind the scene shenanigans and get some shout outs from us as well. patreon.com/LegionofWritersPod

Listen in on a fun convo with New York Times and USA Today bestselling author B.J. Daniels. B.J. Daniels is an author of contemporary romantic suspense. She started her writing career as a journalist before selling short stories to Woman's World magazine.  She found her calling when she started writing for Harlequin Intrigue in 1995. Follow her and check out her books at http://www.bjdaniels.com As a fan and Harlequin junkie for over 40 years this was a fun talk we hope to do again. Support the showBe sure to follow us on the web and support us though our Patreon page. You’ll have access to some of the behind the scene shenanigans and get some shout outs from us as well. patreon.com/LegionofWritersPod

Had the pleasure of meeting Soul Summoner Series author Elicia Hyder @ Space Coast Book Lovers Con in June 2021. Join us as we chat about her books, the writing process and the importance of knowing when to say ENOUGH. About Elicia: In the dawning age of scrunchies and “Hammer Pants,” a small-town musician with big-city talent discovered she was expecting her third child, a staggering eleven years after her second. From that moment on, Susie Waldrop referred to her daughter Elicia as “the blessing,” which is Southern-speak for “the accident,” albeit a pleasant one. In true youngest-sibling fashion, Elicia lived up to the birth-order standard by being fun-loving, outgoing, self-centered, and rebellious throughout her formative years. She excelled academically—a feat her sister attributes to her being the only child who was breastfed—but abandoned her studies to live in a tent in the national forest with her dogs: a Rottweiler named Bodhisattva and a pit bull named Sativa. The ensuing months were very hazy. In the late 90’s, during a stint in rehab, Elicia was approached by a prophet who said, “Someday you will write a book.” She was right. Now a firm believer in the prophetic word, Elicia Hyder is a full-time bestselling writer of urban fantasy, romance, and women’s fiction. Her novels have been optioned for TV and film, and are available in print, eBook, and audio all over the world. She lives (in a real house) in middle Tennessee with her husband, five children, and two (sensibly named) dogs. Follow her through her website @ www.eliciahyder.com All of her social media links are there and links to Hydernation and exclusive content. Support the showBe sure to follow us on the web and support us though our Patreon page. You’ll have access to some of the behind the scene shenanigans and get some shout outs from us as well. patreon.com/LegionofWritersPod

CL (Cheri) and I talk a bit about everything writing related with some wonderful tips about editing and stepping away from your manuscript. Crutch words? Yes. Adverbs? And much more. Cheri Roman writes fantasy and sci-fi with a paranormal edge. Cheri loves writing and thrives on the constant pursuit of chocolate. She lives happily with her ever-patient husband in the not-so-wilds of North Florida. The couple is kept entertained by their pets: Jack E. Boy the super-Chihuahua, and Pye the invisible rocket cat. Follow her on Amazon @ https://www.amazon.com/C.L.-Roman/e/B00DQZ9I68 Support the showBe sure to follow us on the web and support us though our Patreon page. You’ll have access to some of the behind the scene shenanigans and get some shout outs from us as well. patreon.com/LegionofWritersPod

Had the pleasure of talking Indie with author Tracie Roberts. Tracie Roberts is a native Floridian who laughs loudest at her own jokes, ODs quite frequently on 80s nostalgia, and is happiest when she's camping with her family. She has been writing professionally since 2014 and aims to entertain her readers with stories of unconventional love shaded with a little magic and mystery. She is the author of The Destined Series, a paranormal romance and the Lantana Beach series, a sweet romance written under the pen name Macie Collins. You can connect with Tracie and Macie through their Facebook author pages--Tracie Roberts Author or Macie Collins Author--or in their shared Facebook group, the Romance Reader Rebels. Or check out their websites at www.tracieroberts.com or www.maciecollins.com Support the showBe sure to follow us on the web and support us though our Patreon page. You’ll have access to some of the behind the scene shenanigans and get some shout outs from us as well. patreon.com/LegionofWritersPod

Got to speak with Indie Author Gina Ferguson about erotica writing and indie publishing. In her words: I'm a mother of two and a contemporary romance author. I love to write a romance with passion, drama, a little mystery and a lot of heat. My greatest achievement in writing would be to have one of my books become a movie on the big screen or T.V. I've been inspired by many authors stories but I believe mine are unique, each one derived by my own imagination. You can find and follow her on  Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00M9C7UUK Support the showBe sure to follow us on the web and support us though our Patreon page. You’ll have access to some of the behind the scene shenanigans and get some shout outs from us as well. patreon.com/LegionofWritersPod

Had the pleasure of interviewing Drew Myers soon to be releasing his Tacos & Chocolate Diet. http://ow.ly/8X2950FwJ1d Drew is an enlivener, radio host, speaker, consultant and mentor (and self-acclaimed badass), who inspires others to live a bold, adventurous and intentional life. From Drew: When I walked away from my last “real” job, I put a pen to paper and realized that I had the embarrassing distinction of having 11 jobs since graduating from college...11 years ago. That’s right ...11 jobs in 11 years. Awesome! (insert sarcasm) At first, I looked at this “accomplishment” as a monumental failure. I felt like a bona fide loser, and started asking self-defeating questions. The main one: “What the hell is wrong with you?!?!?!?” Then, the smoke cleared and my confidence started to return. I kept my heart open for my next opportunity and/or adventure. Well, it found me. After a lot of discussion and prayer, I have decided to finally embrace the gift that God gave me and inspire others to look at life a little differently. I started a grassroots blog, Defining Audacity, which was designed to push others to live a bold, adventurous and intentional life. I simply wrote about my life – which included learning to be a dad, giving back and trying to attack life with reckless abandon. That blog has turned into a sydincated radio show and YouTube channel.  I’m also a chronic list maker. I currently have a life list that consists of 55 things that I want to accomplish over the next 555 days. I’m using this list as a road map for my #liveonpurpose initiative, which is designed around setting goals and going after them. This powerful platform also revolves around helping others. It’s about living with a grateful heart and putting others before ourselves. I love sharing stories of helping other people cross things off their bucket lists, and inspiring them to “pay it forward” and help someone else. Check him out here and be sure to follow his podcast Defining Audacity https://www.drewmyers.life Support the showBe sure to follow us on the web and support us though our Patreon page. You’ll have access to some of the behind the scene shenanigans and get some shout outs from us as well. patreon.com/LegionofWritersPod

We get to talk to Nebula-award-nominated author of fantasy and science fiction Jose Pablo Iriarte about his writing process, flash fiction and more. Let's learn more about him. José Pablo Iriarte is a Cuban-American writer and teacher who lives in Central Florida. José’s fiction can be found in magazines such as Lightspeed, Strange Horizons, Fireside Fiction, and others, and has been featured in best-of lists compiled by Tangent Online, Featured Futures, iO9, and Quick Sip Reviews, and on the SFWA Nebula Award Recommended Reading List. Jose’s novelette, “The Substance of My Lives, the Accidents of Our Births,” was a Nebula Award Finalist and was long-listed for the James Tiptree, Jr. Literary Award. Learn more at www.labyrinthrat.com, or follow José on Twitter @labyrinthrat. stories have been published in Lightspeed Magazine, Strange Horizons, Fireside Fiction, and many other venues. His novel-length fiction is represented by Cameron McClure of the Donald Maass Literary Agency. You can find, follow  and contact him on: [email protected] FB: facebook.com/labyrinthrat Twitter: @labyrinthrat Instagram: @josepabloiriarte Interested in Podcasting? Follow the link https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=815467  it let's Buzzsprout know we sent you, gets you a $20 Amazon gift card if you sign up for a paid plan, and helps support our show.Buzzsprout gets your show listed in every major podcast platform.You’ll get a great looking podcast website, audio players that you can drop into other websites, detailed analytics to see how people are listening, tools to promote your episodes, and more.Join over a hundred thousand podcasters already using Buzzsprout to get their message out to the world.Support the showBe sure to follow us on the web and support us though our Patreon page. You’ll have access to some of the behind the scene shenanigans and get some shout outs from us as well. patreon.com/LegionofWritersPod