I run into these five things with amazing frequency. They come up in conversations with aspiring authors all the time. The first two are lies people either pick up or, more likely, that bubble up from the reservoir of doubt and anxiety we all carry inside. The second two are things authors don’t do either because people don’t talk enough about them, or because authors are actively discouraged from considering them because they are not part of the creative process. The final one is a natural instinct to search for expertise that distracts and possibly obstructs people who are trying to do the right thing. Let's get into it.

Kasandra Flamouri, author of The Chalice and the Crown, takes a moment to share about her love of folklore and fantasy, using kickstarter, and how her background as both a musician and an editor shaped her author journey.

B. Ivy Woods, author of the novella Love in the Capitol, is realeasing her novel Conspiracy in the Capitol on June 4. She took a moment to talk with me about reaching her audience, what she loves about being an author, and of course, her new book.

All artists have to deal with the idea of “Selling Out.” Even if no one has called a sell-out or accused you of wanting to sell out, the concept floats through the aether – sinking into our minds, fortifying doubts, and making us question our decisions. This is a load of nonsense. Here are 5 reasons why.

I can hear you objecting. “Oh, really?” you say? But yes. Yes. It is indeed the best time to be an author. The topic comes up from time to time so I figured I would give you all my top five reasons why this is true, even now. Reasons #1 ...