Budding Author Podcast

So pleased to be joined by special guest J D Barker, a multiple New York Times Best seller. On the show we hear his crazy story about how he got to know Stephen King. We talk about the collaborations with James Paterson and the chat with Dacre Stoker (Dacre Stoker is the great-grandnephew of Bram Stoker, the author of the classic novel Dracula. Dacre Stoker manages the Bram Stoker Estate) which turned out to be an interview to co-write the prequel to Dracula (from the notes of Bram Stoker). Plus some superb writing advice we all need to hear and how being Autistic has helped rather than hindered him. J D Barker website - https://jdbarker.com/books/This channel is for those interested in writing who would like to learn from experienced authors, hear their writing journey and their tips and advice.We are run weekly creative writing challenges such as finish my line and describe the scene. The host of the budding author podcast is Simon Ward. Simon has self published four books with several more in progress. Simon has learnt a great deal from the interviews he has conducted and loves sharing them with his viewersAs well as subscribing to the channel, you can also find him on the following https://x.com/simonwardauthorhttps://www.instagram.com/simon_ward_author/https://www.tiktok.com/@buddingauthorpodcastWebsite: https://simonwardauthor.wordpress.com/On Spotify the audio shows - https://open.spotify.com/show/5L5Gxea9EtQhjQoSh42kGKIf you'd like to read some more of Simon's work here's a couple of linksTime to Clickhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09QGR7MTN/Gambling (Know the Score)https://www.amazon.co.uk/ebook/dp/B0B4GPH94QFinding Love in 2045 https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B085TR828XAwoken in 2046https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08YRWK31W

Jami Lyne Kellett talks poetry and mental health. As a suicide survivor Jami has been as low as a person can go and has recovered to share her message. On the show we talk about how her writing helped her through and is helping others. A kind reviewer said, "Dedicated to all those who suffer in silence."

In this episode we talk with Kolby Granville from the "After Dinner Conversation" the most popular fiction Lit mag of 2024. This is a great epiusode for tips on writing short storiesHere are links for Kolby and the after dinner conversation plus some links to items discussedX @AfterDinnerConhttps://www.afterdinnerconversation.com/submissionshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Ones_Who_Walk_Away_from_Omelashttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harrison_BergeronThe host of the budding author podcast is Simon WardAs well as subscribing to the channel, you can also find him on the following Twitter @simonwardauthorInstagram @simon_ward_authorTiktok @simonwardstoriesWebsite: https://simonwardauthor.wordpress.com/On Spotify the audio shows - https://open.spotify.com/show/5L5Gxea9EtQhjQoSh42kGKIf you'd like to read some more of Simon's work here's a couple of linksTime to Clickhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09QGR7MTN/Gambling (Know the Score)https://www.amazon.co.uk/ebook/dp/B0B4GPH94QFinding Love in 2045 https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B085TR828XAwoken in 2046https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08YRWK31W

In this episode we talked with P L Riven a new author who loves editing as well as creating fast paced fantasy stories. Although, many are, P L is not worried about the march of AI Here are links for PL RivenX @plrivenIG @ plriven_authorThreads @ plriven_authorWebsite: http://plriven.comThe host of the budding author podcast is Simon WardAs well as subscribing to the channel, you can also find him on the following Twitter @simonwardauthorInstagram @simon_ward_authorTiktok @simonwardstoriesWebsite: https://simonwardauthor.wordpress.com/On Spotify the audio shows - https://open.spotify.com/show/5L5Gxea9EtQhjQoSh42kGKIf you'd like to read some more of Simon's work here's a couple of linksTime to Clickhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09QGR7MTN/Gambling (Know the Score)https://www.amazon.co.uk/ebook/dp/B0B4GPH94QFinding Love in 2045 https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B085TR828XAwoken in 2046https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08YRWK31W

Laura Liptrot has covered several bases from having her own show on Black Country radio, through amateur dramatics to professional acting roles. On the writing side she has had poetry published and has a 15 book series in progress with her publisher.Laura is a fine example of a woman who is not afraid to put herself out there and has networked to superb effect.Note. Show was recorded close to Christmas so was quite random.