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April 23, 2024
239 Burnout for Writers with Liz Lincoln
Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 2 39 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Liz Lincoln all about burnout for writers.
In this episode we cover:
What is burnoutDifferentiating burnout from everyday stressRecovering from burnoutHow to establish better boundariesThe importance of self care to prevent burnoutFind out more about Liz:
Rebel of the Week is: Angela
If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com
1 new patron this week, welcome and thank you to Mags Lucas. A big thank you to my existing patrons as well. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
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April 9, 2024
237 How to Write Using Tarot with Mariëlle S Smith
Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 237 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Mariëlle S Smith all about writing using tarot.
In this episode we cover:
What are tarot cards and how do they workHow tarot cards can help authors start creatingCommon blockers writers struggle withLearning to interpret tarot cardsUsing tarot to create characters and plotSacha’s Tarot Cards:
Find out more about Mariëlle:
So You Want to Sling Cards, Too? Three-week mini-course for beginning cardslingers
Tarot for Creatives upcoming Kickstarter campaign
Rebel of the Week is: Kiersten
If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com
No new patrons this week, but a big thank you to my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
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April 2, 2024
236 How to Pitch Podcasts with Michelle Glogovac
Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 236 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Michelle Glogovac all about successfully pitching podcasts.
In this episode we cover:
The structure of a good pitchFinding the right podcasts to pitch toWhat authors should be prepared to speak aboutBenefits of a podcast tour when launching a bookInterview tips and tricksFind out more about Michelle:
Rebel of the Week is: Delilah
If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com
3 new patrons this week, welcome and thank you to Joanna Penn, Jennifer Shelby, and Sheena Ager. A big thank you to my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
This Show is Sponsored by ProWritingAid
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March 31, 2024
The Black Herron: Episode 19
Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number nineteen between Rachael Herron and I.
This is The Black Herron episode nineteen. Don’t forget, Patrons get early access to these episode an entire month early and then we air them on the podcast feeds the following month. If you’d like to hear them early you can join me on Patreon from as little as $2 right here.
To find out more about Rachael, you can listen to her show “How Do You Write” or visit her website.
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If you like dark humour, learning through examples and want to create the best villains you can, then you’ll love Sacha Black’s guide to crafting superbad villains. Read 13 Steps to Evil today and start creating kick-ass villains.
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March 26, 2024
235 Creativity, Business, and Publishing with Aurora Winter
Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 235 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Aurora Winter all about creativity in your author business.
In this episode we cover:
How to pivot successfullyFiction vs. nonfiction author business structureCreating multiple streams of incomeThe neuroscience behind memorable messagesLessons learned from TV writing and producingFind out more about Aurora:
Kickstarter for Magic, Mystery and the Multiverse
Magic, Mystery and the Multiverse
Rebel of the Week is: Ruth
If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com
No new patrons this week, but a big thank you to my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
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March 19, 2024
234 How to Write LitRPG with Michael Chatfield
Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 234 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Michael Chatfield all about writing LitRPG.
In this episode we cover:
What is LitRPG and how it differs from fantasyMajor craft pillars of LitRPGElements of worldbuilding to focus onCreating game mechanics, rules, and in-game questsCommon business models for LitRPG authorsLinks I mentioned:
Storygarden Summit March 19 – 22
Find out more about Michael:
Order The Four Horsemen from Michael’s store
Order The Four Horsemen from Amazon
Rebel of the Week is: Madeline
If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com
1 new patron this week, welcome and thank you to Melissa. A big thank you to my existing patrons as well. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY KOBO WRITING LIFE
Visit Kobo Writing Life here, read the Kobo Writing Life blog here, and listen to their podcast here.
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March 12, 2024
233 Unblock Your Creativity with the Enneagram with Claire Taylor
Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 233 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Claire Taylor all about using the Enneagram to unlock your creativity.
In this episode we cover:
What is the enneagram and how to use it as writersMotivation and why it doesn’t always look rightHow to pursue what you wantWhat rest and resilience look like for different enneagram typesManifesting as a way of getting controlLinks I mentioned:
Storygarden Summit March 19 – 22
Find out more about Claire:
Kickstarter: Sustain Your Author Career
Rebel of the Week is: Milissa
If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com
Thank you and welcome to new patron Marie Hodgkinson, and thank you to current patron Melissa Soulliere for upping their pledge. A big thank you to my existing patrons as well. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
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March 5, 2024
232 Audiobook Publishing in 2024 with Kate Runde
Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 232 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Kate Runde from Podium all about audiobook publishing in 2024.
In this episode we cover:
Why audio is importantTrends for audiobook publishing in 2024How Podium works with indie authorsTips for marketing audiobooksChoosing a narratorLinks I mentioned:
House of Crimson Hearts is out now!
Find out more about Kate:
Rebel of the Week is: Donn (link to potty-mouthed parrots story)
If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com
2 new patrons this week, welcome and thank you to Milissa L Story and Ruth Noble. A big thank you to my existing patrons as well. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
This episode is sponsored by Fictionary
Find out more about Fictionary Software + Fictionary Live! here.
As a rebel listener you can get 25% off StoryTeller, StoryTeller Premium and certification with code REBEL25.
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February 29, 2024
The Black Herron: Episode 18
Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number eighteen between Rachael Herron and I.
This is The Black Herron Episode eighteen. Don’t forget, Patrons get early access to these episode an entire month early and then we air them on the podcast feeds the following month. If you’d like to hear them early you can join me on Patreon from as little as $2 right here.
To find out more about Rachael, you can listen to her show “How Do You Write” or visit her website.
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February 28, 2024
House of Crimson Hearts is Out Now
I’m super excited to announce that House of Crimson Hearts is out now. This is the first book in my Kingdom of Immortal Lovers series is FINALLY HERE! You can purchase and devour House of Crimson Hearts today!
Do you like vampires and spice? This book is for you.
Photo Credit: Kate HennessyThere’s so much delicious spice in this book as well as:
Sprinkling of Enemies to Lovers and Second Chance romanceMultiple POVThen and now (dual timeline and interwoven stories)Age gap romance (side characters)Sweet and spicyForced proximityFuck you, I’ll never be on your teamWe might have to work together, but I still hate youWho did this to you?I will slaughter anyone that hurts you and drop them at your feetYou have to drink my blood or you’ll dieMy six foot vampire girlfriend (my five foot hunter girlfriend)I’ll be your villain if you learn to love againMagic mansionsGrumpy GargoylesTrials and competitionsBlood addictionLies, betrayal and oh shit, I really fucked up.CompulsionThere’s a traitor in our midst but no one knows who it is
Photo Credit: Kate HennessyBook Blurb:Once upon a time, a vampire corrupted a hunter.
Octavia Beaumont, one of the original three vampires, is determined to run the city. Red, an expert hunter, is hell-bent on getting revenge on the vampire that turned her sister.
When deadly trials for the heir of the city begin, Red and Octavia are forced to work together.
Octavia wants a crown. Red wants blood. But there’s only one first place.
To win, they’re going to have to trust each other. But teamwork is not easy when their past is filled with betrayal… A betrayal Red can’t remember.
Someone is lying. Someone has a secret. Everyone has a hidden agenda.
The last thing Red and Octavia want to do is fall in love… But hearts remember, even when the mind doesn’t.
To win the trials and get revenge… They must reveal a truth that will shatter their souls. Remember a past that will break their hearts. And fight a war that will change the face of the city forever.
Three tasks. Three choices. Three sacrifices.
All of them have a cruel price. The question is, are they willing to pay it?
This is a very steamy lesbian vampire romance with a sprinkling of enemies to lovers and second chance romance, royals, multiple POV and timelines, bratty bedroom vampires, exhibitionism, and more. Please check author website or look inside for the trigger warnings. 18+ only.
GET IT NOW on all your favorite retailers or order direct from me at rubyroe.co.uk.
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