Alchemy for Authors

Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this week’s episode I interview author and centenarian, Babette Hughes, about writing later in life, and her new book, Lessons in Evil. We also discuss: ·       Why Babette waited until her eighties to become a published author. ·       Why we should rewrite the narrative around aging. ·       How Babette came to write Lessons in Evil. ·       Why it’s so important to tap into your emotions and unconscious when writing. ·       How a traumatic childhood influenced Babette’s stories. ·       The role gratitude can plan in your writing career and in banishing imposter syndrome. ·       Why “lucky” people aren’t all that lucky! If you’ve ever used the excuse that you’re too old to go after your dreams, or have wondered what’s the secret to living a happy life, then this is the episode for you! Visit Babette’s website here: https://www.babettehughesbooks.com/ Find Babette’s books here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Babette-Hughes/author/B001K8I026 Follow Babette on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/babettehughes If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, rate and review. You can also support the show by buying me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jobuer. Your support helps me keep this podcast going and is greatly appreciated. If you have a question you would like answered on the show, or a topic suggestion for a future episode, leave a voice message here: https://www.speakpipe.com/AlchemyForAuthors Follow me on Instagram: @alchemyforauthors and @jobuerauthor. Follow me on Facebook: @alchemyforauthors and @jobuerauthor.   Join the Alchemy for Authors Facebook Group here.  Join my Alchemy for Authors newsletter and download your FREE copy of Manifestation for Authors here.  If you enjoy Gothic Suspense, you can join my reader’s newsletter and download a FREE copy of my short story collection, Between the Shadows, here. You can find all my books at https://jobuer.com or visit https://Books2Read.com/JoBuer for links to your favourite store. Visit my website for the full transcript of this episode: https://jobuer.com/alchemy-for-authors/

Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this week’s episode I interview award-winning author and CEO of Page and Podium Press, Dr Amanda Nell Edgar. Along with chatting about ghostwriting, writing memoirs, and hybrid publishing, some of the topics we discuss include: ·       What exactly are hybrid memoirs. ·       The key to knowing whether you’re ready to write a memoir. ·       Why the truth can be more important than fact. ·       The malleability of memory. ·       Different options for publishing your book. ·       When self-sabotage is most likely to strike, why it chooses to do so, and what to do about it. If you’ve ever dreamed about writing a memoir, listen to Amanda share advice and inspiration for getting your book written and published, so you too, can change your life! Visit the Page and Podium Press website here: https://pageandpodium.com/ Grab your copy of the Memoir Method Checklist here: https://pageandpodium.com/checklist Learn more about the Memoir Method here: https://pageandpodium.com/memoir-method/ Follow Page and Podium Press on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/pageandpodiumpress/ Follow Page and Podium Press on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/pageandpodiumpress Some of the books mentioned in this episode: ·       The Summer of 2020: George Floyd & the Resurgence of the Black Lives Matter Movement by Andre E. Johnson & Amanda Nell Edgar  ·       The Ignorant Man’s Son by Victor James Hill  ·       The Fight You Don’t See by Wendy Davis  ·       Oilman: From Farm Field to Oil Field by Walter Dechant  If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, rate and review. You can also support the show by buying me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jobuer. Your support helps me keep this podcast going and is greatly appreciated. If you have a question you would like answered on the show, or a topic suggestion for a future episode, leave a voice message here: https://www.speakpipe.com/AlchemyForAuthors Follow me on Instagram: @alchemyforauthors and @jobuerauthor. Join my Alchemy for Authors newsletter and download your FREE copy of Manifestation for Authors here.  If you enjoy Gothic Suspense, you can join my reader’s newsletter and download a FREE copy of my short story collection, Between the Shadows, here. You can find all my books at https://jobuer.com or visit https://Books2Read.com/JoBuer for links to your favourite store. Visit my website for the full transcript of this episode: https://jobuer.com/alchemy-for-authors/

Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this week’s episode I share an interview I did on the Author Revolution Podcast with Carissa Andrews in December 2023. We discuss a myriad of topics including: ·       How taking inspired action has helped my author career and my podcast. ·       The benefits of genre hopping. ·       Cats!!! ·       How to fill the creative well by stealing from real life. ·       The role artificial intelligence can play in your writing career. ·       Why you should consider attending local author events. ·       How the Alchemy for Authors Podcast helps me to grow as a person. ·       My experience with imposter syndrome and how I work through it. The body of this episode was recorded by Carissa Andrews and first appeared on the Author Revolution Podcast, Episode 212: Getting Out Of Your Comfort Zone With Jo Buer, and can be listened to here: https://authorrevolution.org/212-2/ Visit the Author Revolution website here: https://authorrevolution.org/ Listen to the Author Revolution Podcast on your favourite podcast app or visit https://podcasts.bcast.fm/the-author-revolution-podcast Check our Carissa’s courses and memberships here or use my affiliate links below with the coupon code ALCHEMY to save 30% off of the first payment on eligible products, or the full price when you pay in full. ·       Abundant Author Activation - https://academy.authorrevolution.org/a/2147529690/woteKkRf ·       Write Frame of Mind Course - https://academy.authorrevolution.org/a/2147536012/woteKkRf ·       Rapid Release Roadmap - https://academy.authorrevolution.org/a/2147502249/woteKkRf ·       Indie Publishing Fundamentals - https://academy.authorrevolution.org/a/2147515075/woteKkRf ·       Story Cure - https://academy.authorrevolution.org/a/2147515076/woteKkRf Get 50% off my paranormal cozy eBook Hades’s Haunt when you buy direct from me and use the coupon code ALCHEMY – https://payhip.com/b/l1mKk (Offer ends May 31st 2024) Get 50% off my gothic suspense eBook Unspoken Truths when you buy direct from me and use the coupon code ALCHEMY - https://payhip.com/b/Zpgbi (Offer ends May 31st 2024) If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, rate and review. You can also support the show by buying me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jobuer. Your support helps me keep this podcast going and is greatly appreciated. If you have a question you would like answered on the show, or a topic suggestion for a future episode, leave a voice message here: https://www.speakpipe.com/AlchemyForAuthors Follow me on Instagram: @alchemyforauthors and @jobuerauthor. Join my Alchemy for Authors newsletter and download your FREE copy of Manifestation for Authors here.  If you enjoy Gothic Suspense, you can join my reader’s newsletter and download a FREE copy of my short story collection, Between the Shadows, here. You can find all my books at https://jobuer.com or visit https://Books2Read.com/JoBuer for links to your favourite store. Visit my website for the full transcript of this episode: https://jobuer.com/alchemy-for-authors/

Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this week’s episode I interview urban fantasy author Martha Carr about Kickstarter and starting over in her author career. Some of the topics we discuss include: ·       How Martha went from being a prolific traditionally published author to starting over as an indie author with just one book in her backlist. ·       Why Martha chose to go indie rather than traditional publishing this time round. ·       Why Martha chose to open a Shopify store with only one book. ·       The strategies Martha uses to bring readers to her books and her Kickstarters. ·       How to set up your Kickstarter for success, particularly as a beginner. ·       Why Martha doesn’t advertise on Amazon. ·       Why your greatest assets are the people in your author community. ·       The role the Enneagram and Claire Taylor’s books and courses have played in Martha’s pivot. Whether you’re an author just starting out, or starting over, Martha offers great tips and strategies for boosting your books and setting yourself up for success. Find Martha’s books here: https://authormarthacarr.com/ Learn more about Martha’s Kickstarters here: https://marthacarr.com/ Contact Martha at: martha@marthacarr.com Other resources mentioned in this episode: Join Lee Savino and Renee Rose’s Money Magic Membership here and enjoy the first month for FREE: https://www.moneymagicmembership.com/a/2147619110/FFtoFakC and use the coupon code JO on checkout. (Please note: I am a member and an affiliate myself and I may receive a small commission if you decide to stay on past the month trial. This commission helps support the show.) Learn more about Claire Taylor and the Enneagram by visiting her website here:  https://www.ffs.media/ and listening to Episode 75: The Sustainable Author Career, and Episode 58: Author Alignment & the Enneagram on Alchemy for Authors. If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, rate and review. You can also support the show by buying me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jobuer. Your support helps me keep this podcast going and is greatly appreciated. If you have a question you would like answered on the show, or a topic suggestion for a future episode, leave a voice message here: https://www.speakpipe.com/AlchemyForAuthors Follow me on Instagram: @alchemyforauthors and @jobuerauthor. Join my Alchemy for Authors newsletter and download your FREE copy of Manifestation for Authors here.  If you enjoy Gothic Suspense, you can join my reader’s newsletter and download a FREE copy of my short story collection, Between the Shadows, here. You can find all my books at https://jobuer.com or visit https://Books2Read.com/JoBuer for links to your favourite store. Visit my website for the full transcript of this episode: https://jobuer.com/alchemy-for-authors/

Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this week’s episode I interview award-winning podcaster, creative entrepreneur, and bestselling author, Joanna Penn, about her wonderful new book, Writing the Shadow: Turn Your Inner Darkness into Words. Joanna gives advice on how to recognize your Shadow Self and how we can use it to not only become better writers, but also better people. We discuss why AI is no competition for you showing up and being vulnerable on the page, what it's like to be an intuitive discovery writer, and why there's nothing wrong with binge writing. We also discuss the role of synchronicity in writing a book, and why planning your author career is often about lifestyle design. If you're ready to delve into the dark, confront your shadows, and are willing to use your vulnerability to really connect with your readers, then it’s time to let your dark horse run. Grab a drink, find a comfy chair, sit back and enjoy the show! Visit Joanna’s Creative Penn website here: https://www.thecreativepenn.com/ Listen to The Creative Penn podcast here or on your favourite podcast app. Visit Joanna’s J. F. Penn website here: https://jfpenn.com/ Grab your copy of Writing the Shadow: Turn Your Inner Darkness into Words here: https://creativepennbooks.com/ Support Joanna’s Spear of Destiny Kickstarter here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thecreativepenn/spear-of-destiny-an-action-adventure-thriller-novel Follow Joanna on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/TheCreativePenn Follow Joanna on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/jfpennauthor/ Other resources mentioned in this episode: Tim Ferris – The 4 Hour Workweek Becca Symes – Dear Writer, Are You Intuitive? Listen to Episode 20: Intuition and Success for Authors with Becca Syme here. Join Lee Savino and Renee Rose’s Money Magic Membership here and enjoy the first month for FREE: https://www.moneymagicmembership.com/a/2147619110/FFtoFakC and use the coupon code JO on checkout. (Please note: I am a member and an affiliate myself and I may receive a small commission if you decide to stay on past the month trial. This commission helps support the show.) If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, rate and review. You can also support the show by buying me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jobuer. Your support helps me keep this podcast going and is greatly appreciated. If you have a question you would like answered on the show, or a topic suggestion for a future episode, leave a voice message here: https://www.speakpipe.com/AlchemyForAuthors Follow me on Instagram: @alchemyforauthors and @jobuerauthor. Join my Alchemy for Authors newsletter and download your FREE copy of Manifestation for Authors here.  If you enjoy Gothic Suspense, you can join my reader’s newsletter and download a FREE copy of my short story collection, Between the Shadows, here. You can find all my books at https://jobuer.com or visit https://Books2Read.com/JoBuer for links to your favourite store. Visit my website for the full transcript of this episode: https://jobuer.com/alchemy-for-authors/

Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this week’s episode I interview USA Today bestselling author of over 69 romance novels, and Money Magic co-founder, Lee Savino. We chat about all things manifestation and mindset, and her brilliant book, Adventures With The Universe. Other topics we discuss include: ·       How a hypnotherapist helped Lee change her beliefs around making a living as an author. ·       Why you should never close a door on your dream. ·       Tips for dissolving money and success blocks. ·       What a tidy house has to do with manifesting money as an author. ·       Why you should use the good china and get yourself a new toothbrush. ·       How to attract the right people into your life. ·       The biggest mistake you can make as an author. If you’re ready to include some money magic in your life, and banish the blocks holding you back from having the author career you aspire to, then this is the episode for you! Make sure you check out Lee’s book Adventures With The Universe and the Money Magic Membership in the show notes. Visit Lee’s website here: https://leesavino.com/ Grab your copy of Adventures With The Universe here.  Join the Money Magic Membership here and enjoy the first month for FREE: https://www.moneymagicmembership.com/a/2147619110/FFtoFakC and use the coupon code JO on checkout. (Please note: I am a member and an affiliate myself, and will receive a small commission if you decide to stay on past the month trial. But if you enjoy the membership, consider signing up to become an affiliate too!) Join the Millionaire Author Mastermind Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/millionaireauthormastermind Join the Seven Figure Author Course here: https://millionaire-author-coaching.teachable.com/p/seven-figure-author Join the Author Abundance Central: Write to Riches Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/183210270143403 Listen to Alchemy for Authors Episode 55: Write to Riches with Renee Rose here: https://jobuer.com/episode-55-write-to-riches-with-renee-rose/ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, rate and review. You can also support the show by buying me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jobuer. Your support helps me keep this podcast going and is greatly appreciated. If you have a question you would like answered on the show, or a topic suggestion for a future episode, leave a voice message here: https://www.speakpipe.com/AlchemyForAuthors Follow me on Instagram: @alchemyforauthors and @jobuerauthor. Join my Alchemy for Authors newsletter and download your FREE copy of Manifestation for Authors here.  If you enjoy Gothic Suspense, you can join my reader’s newsletter and download a FREE copy of my short story collection, Between the Shadows, here. You can find all my books at https://jobuer.com or visit https://Books2Read.com/JoBuer for links to your favourite store. Visit my website for the full transcript of this episode: https://jobuer.com/alchemy-for-authors/

Welcome to Minisode 4 of Alchemy for Authors! In this short episode I share my reflection on my recent bout of burnout and overwhelm, and how rest really can make us more productive and creative. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate and review. You can also support the show by buying me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jobuer. Your support helps me keep this podcast going. If you have an idea for an episode or a question you want answered on the show, you can now leave me a brief voice message at https://www.speakpipe.com/AlchemyForAuthors Follow me on Instagram: @alchemyforauthors and @jobuerauthor. Join my Alchemy for Authors newsletter and download your FREE copy of Manifestation for Authors here.  If you enjoy Gothic Suspense, you can join my reader’s newsletter and download a FREE copy of my short story collection, Between the Shadows, here. You can find all my books at https://jobuer.com or visit https://Books2Read.com/JoBuer for links to your favourite store. Visit my website for the full transcript of this episode here.

Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this week’s episode I chat with award winning photographer and travel writer, Jeremiah Gilbert. Jeremiah shares tips and advice for writing non-fiction and including photography in your books, as well as creative practices that can help boost your creativity. Other topics we discuss include: ·       The role the pandemic played in Jeremiah writing travel books. ·       How Jeremiah navigates writer’s block and imposter syndrome. ·       The perks of being a multi-passionate creative. ·       The three benefits meditation has on Jeremiah’s writing. ·       Jeremiah’s number one tip for travel writing. If you’re interested in travel writing, including photography in your books, or are a multi-passionate creative, then this episode is going to inspire you to embrace your gifts and share them with the world! Visit Jeremiah’s website here: https://jeremiahgilbert.com/ Connect with Jeremiah on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/jg_travels/ Find Jeremiah’s books here: https://jeremiahgilbert.com/books/ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, rate and review. You can also support the show by buying me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jobuer. Your support helps me keep this podcast going and is greatly appreciated. If you have a question you would like answered on the show, or a topic suggestion for a future episode, leave a voice message here: https://www.speakpipe.com/AlchemyForAuthors Follow me on Instagram: @alchemyforauthors and @jobuerauthor. Join my Alchemy for Authors newsletter and download your FREE copy of Manifestation for Authors here.  If you enjoy Gothic Suspense, you can join my reader’s newsletter and download a FREE copy of my short story collection, Between the Shadows, here. You can find all my books at https://jobuer.com or visit https://Books2Read.com/JoBuer for links to your favourite store. Visit my website for the full transcript of this episode: https://jobuer.com/alchemy-for-authors/

Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this week’s episode I chat with humour and mystery author, Enneagram consultant for creatives and the owner of FFS Media, Claire Taylor. We talk about all things Enneagram, her new book Sustain Your Author Career, and how you can become a liberated writer. Other topics we discuss include: ·       Why it’s so important to align your actions and author career with your core desire. ·       The differences between Claire’s two books: Reclaim Your Author Career and Sustain Your Author Career. ·       How to build resilience and navigate the constant changes in the author world. ·       Why we might mistype ourselves and what we can do about it. ·       How knowing your Enneagram Type can help you create an aligned and sustainable author career. If you’re ready to uplevel your mindset and create for yourself a sustainable author career aligned with who you really are, then the Enneagram might just be the key you’re looking for. Make sure you check out Claire’s new book, Sustain Your Author Career, to learn more! Visit Claire’s website here: https://www.ffs.media/ Support Claire’s Kickstarter and learn more about her book  Sustain Your Author Career here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ffsmedia/sustain-your-author-career Learn more about Claire’s Liberated Writer Course here: https://www.ffs.media/liberated-writer-course * PS: If you mention you heard about the course through me (Jo Buer or Alchemy for Authors) I get a small commission that helps support the show at no extra cost to you. Listen to Episode 58 of Alchemy for Authors - Author Alignment & the Enneagram with Claire Taylor here: https://jobuer.com/episode-58-author-alignment-the-enneagram-with-claire-taylor/ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, rate and review. You can also support the show by buying me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jobuer. Your support helps me keep this podcast going and is greatly appreciated. Follow me on Instagram: @alchemyforauthors and @jobuerauthor. Join my Alchemy for Authors newsletter and download your FREE copy of Manifestation for Authors here.  If you enjoy Gothic Suspense, you can join my reader’s newsletter and download a FREE copy of my short story collection, Between the Shadows, here. You can find all my books at https://jobuer.com or visit https://Books2Read.com/JoBuer for links to your favourite store. Visit my website for the full transcript of this episode: https://jobuer.com/alchemy-for-authors/

Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this week’s episode I chat with international bestseller, award-winning author, and founder of the Alliance of Independent Authors, Orna Ross. Orna shares all about her Go Creative Planning program and how it can bring you closer to your author goals. Other topics we discuss include: ·       The importance and willingness to pivot throughout your author career. ·       Why scheduling more Creative Rest and Play is essential for boosting creativity and productivity. ·       The magic of Free Writing and meditating to move through resistance and blocks. ·       Why it’s so important to pay yourself first even when you’re not making the big bucks. ·       Why Orna will be using Kickstarter for all her launches going forward, and why you might want to consider doing the same. ·       Why you should always go for the BIG goal! If you’ve been struggling to achieve the author goals you’ve set for yourself, or you’re feeling overwhelmed and burnt out from doing ALL the things, then this episode might just be the lifeline you’ve been waiting for. Visit Orna’s website here: https://ornaross.com/ Visit Orna’s Patreon to learn more about her Go Creative Planning and Kickstart With Me programs, here: https://www.patreon.com/ornaross/ Follow Orna on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/ornaross.author/ Learn more about the Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi) here.  Find out more about Kickstarter here.  Find Russell Nohelty’s book Get Your Book Selling On Kickstarter here. If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, rate and review. You can also support the show by buying me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jobuer. Your support helps me keep this podcast going and is greatly appreciated. Follow me on Instagram: @alchemyforauthors and @jobuerauthor. Join my Alchemy for Authors newsletter and download your FREE copy of Manifestation for Authors here.  If you enjoy Gothic Suspense, you can join my reader’s newsletter and download a FREE copy of my short story collection, Between the Shadows, here. You can find all my books at https://jobuer.com or visit https://Books2Read.com/JoBuer for links to your favourite store. Visit my website for the full transcript of this episode: https://jobuer.com/alchemy-for-authors/