Best Jon Cronshaw Podcasts (2025)

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417 - September 21, 2025 - The Ravenglass Throne, Punks Versus Zombies, Trial of Thieves 11:58

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This week’s been packed with releases and reader questions! I launched The Ravenglass Throne: Parts 1–4 as a boxed set, available now in ebook and paperback formats. The Punks Versus Zombies audiobook is now live, as is the Trial of Thieves audiobook (Dawn of Assassins, Book 2)—great news if you’re an audio listener! I also took time to answer ques…

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416 - September 14, 2025 - The Sentinel's Mercy, Psychological Thriller, Guide Dogs 5:02

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This week, I’m happy to share that I’ve finished the draft of The Sentinel’s Mercy, the latest standalone in my Ravenglass Guardians series. With that wrapped up, I’ve shifted gears and started writing a psychological thriller under a new pen name—an exciting side project that’s been on my mind for a while.I also talk about something more personal:…

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415 - September 7, 2025 - Lytham, Thriller Plans, The Sentinel's Mercy 6:41

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foreshadow cellarThis week, I took a research trip to Lytham to scout locations for a future psychological thriller. I’ve got two domestic thrillers planned and will be writing them as side projects under a new pen-name to keep them separate from my fantasy work. On the fantasy side, I made solid progress on The Sentinel’s Mercy (Ravenglass Guardia…

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414 - August 31, 2025 - Punks Versus Zombies, The Sentinel's Mercy 2:42

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This week, I’ve been recovering and feeling much better—just in time to reach the midpoint of The Sentinel’s Mercy, my latest Ravenglass Guardians novel. The story’s hitting its stride, and I’m excited with how it’s coming together. I’ve also been hard at work preparing for the launch of the Punks Versus Zombies trilogy, which goes live this weeken…

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413 - August 24, 2025 - Ravenglass Guardians, Punks Versus Zombies, Hunters 3:54

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This week’s been a bit rough—I’ve been dealing with a throat infection that had me in bed for a few days. Despite that, I made good progress on The Sentinel’s Mercy (Ravenglass Guardians, Book 2), reaching eight chapters out of a planned 24. I’ve also finished my final readthrough of The Silent Watcher (Book 1 in the same series). Though I’m callin…

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412 - August 17, 2025 - Hunters, Trial of Thieves, British Fantasy Society 7:48

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This week, I took a mini-break to Chester, enjoying peaceful walks in Delamere Forest, the stunning Chester Cathedral, and strolling the historic city walls—a great way to reset. Creatively, I’ve been working on Hunters, my wacky Space Western originally written as a Patreon side project. I’m now rewriting it as a nautical fantasy set in the Raveng…

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411 - August 10, 2025 - The Ravenglass Throne, The SIlent Watcher, Trial of Thieves, Punks Versus Zombies 5:48

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It’s been a busy week! I’ve been reviewing alpha reader feedback for The Silent Watcher and checking through the audiobook edition of Trial of Thieves (Dawn of Assassins, Book 2). The paperbacks for the Punks Versus Zombies trilogy are now ready, and audiobook production is underway. I’m also thrilled to have Emmy Coates back to narrate The Ravengl…

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410 - August 3, 2025 - Silent Watcher, Ravenglass Guardians, Youth Games 7:37

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This week, I finished my draft of The Silent Watcher—the first completed novel in my Ravenglass Guardians series—and sent it to alpha readers for early feedback. I’ve also begun the next standalone in the series, centred on the Sentinel faction. While The Silent Watcher is a slow-burn psychological thriller, the Sentinel novel is shaping up to be a…

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409 - July 27, 2025 - Ravenglass Guardians 4:05

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This week, I’ve made solid progress on my Watcher story in the Ravenglass Guardians series, hitting the 75% mark in my draft. If everything continues smoothly, I should have a complete draft by the end of next week. I’ve also been outlining the next standalone novel, which will follow a character from the Guardians’ Sentinel faction. Each book in t…

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408 - July 20, 2025 - Ravenglass Guardians 4:34

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This week, I hit the mid-point in drafting my first Ravenglass Guardians novel, focusing on the Watchers faction. It’s a nobledark fantasy with strong political thriller elements. Since each of the seven planned books will be standalone, this may not be the first released—but my goal is to write the full series before launching it on Patreon. I’m a…

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407 - July 13, 2025 - Ravenglass Guardians 7:05

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This week, I’ve dived into my new series set in the Ravenglass Universe, focusing on the Guardians—a seven-novel, nobledark fantasy exploring the different paths within the order. I’ve written the first six chapters of Book 1, putting me at 25% of the draft already. I also reflect on my shift toward writing more 60,000-word novels, similar in lengt…

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406 - July 6, 2025 - The Prince and the Fool, The King of Nobledark 7:28

3M ago7:28

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This week has been a busy and intense one! I’m thrilled to share that I’ve finished the draft of The Prince and the Fool (Ravenglass Legends, Book 4). It’s always a huge relief hitting that final chapter. On top of that, I’ve been deep in website work—the book page platform I’d been using suddenly stopped working, so I rebuilt everything from scrat…

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405 - June 29, 2025 - Punks Versus Zombies, Humans Versus Zombies, The Princes and the Fool 3:28

3M ago3:28

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This week, I’ve made solid progress on The Prince and the Fool (Ravenglass Legends, Book 4), hitting the 75% mark in the draft. The story’s really coming together now as I push toward the final act. I’m also busy getting Punks Versus Zombies ready for launch on Kindle, September 1, 2025. It’s up for pre-order now, so lock in your copy for a wild po…

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404 - June 22, 2025 - Admin, Nine Inch Nails 4:00

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This week was mostly spent on admin tasks—the essential but less exciting side of the author life. From scheduling to organising releases, it’s been a practical sort of week. The highlight, though, was seeing Nine Inch Nails live in Manchester! It was an incredible show with a set packed full of early album tracks—intense, loud, and absolutely bril…

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403 - June 15, 2025 - The Prince and the Fool, Kate Bush, Nine Inch Nails 4:08

3M ago4:08

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This week, I’ve hit the 60 percent mark on the draft of The Prince and the Fool (Ravenglass Legends, Book 4). The story is moving steadily, and I’m excited to see it coming together. I’ve also been reading the 33 1/3 book on Kate Bush’s Hounds of Love—a fascinating deep dive into one of my all-time favourite albums. And I’ve finally started watchin…

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402 - June 8, 2025 - The Prince and the Fool, Ravenglass Legends, Robin Hobb, Baby Reindeer 6:09

4M ago6:09

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After taking last week off, I’m back at the writing desk and making great progress on The Prince and the Fool (Ravenglass Legends, Book 4). I’ve just hit the mid-point of the book—and the series itself! I’ll be sharing unedited chapters on Patreon over the next few weeks for those following along early. This week, I also chat about reading Homecomi…

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401 - June 1, 2024 - Episode 400 Q&A - Part Two! 9:12

4M ago9:12

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In this follow-up to the 400th episode celebration, I’m back with part two of the Q&A, this time answering questions from Facebook. Once again, I’m joined by my wife and editor, Claire, for more behind-the-scenes chat about writing, editing, and the creative life. Thank you to everyone who submitted questions! And if you're looking for a brilliant …

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400 - May 25, 2025 - Episode 400 Q&A with Claire! 9:13

4M ago9:13

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This week marks a major milestone—episode 400 of the Author Diary! To celebrate, I’m doing something a little different. I answer questions from my Patreon supporters, covering everything from writing to reading. I’m also joined by a very special guest—Claire, my wife and editor! We chat about editing, storytelling, and what it’s like working toget…

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399 - April 18, 2025 - Ravenglass Throne, Admin 3:34

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This week’s been all about the behind-the-scenes work—the less glamorous side of being an author. I’ve been deep in admin, getting everything in place for the release of Severed Bonds (The Ravenglass Throne, Part Three) on May 19, and preparing the audio edition of Book 4 for my Patreon supporters. It’s been a week of formatting, uploading, schedul…

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398 - May 11, 2025 - Influenced, Ravenglass Legends 9:10

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This week, I completed work on my four speculative fiction collections: Influenced, Outraged, Cancelled, and Muted. If you’d like a taste, you can grab a free collection at joncronshaw.com/optimised. I also returned to writing The Prince and the Fool (Ravenglass Legends, Book 4). It feels great to be back in the world of epic fantasy after a detour…

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397 - May 4, 2025 - Influenced, The Residence 7:28

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In this week’s Author Diary, I’ve been continuing work on my Speculative Fiction collections, sorting through short stories and getting everything ready for release. The first collection, Influenced, is now available to pre-order on all major ebook platforms. It’s packed with dark, satirical tales that twist reality in unsettling—and sometimes all-…

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396 - April 27, 2025 - Influenced 5:03

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This week, I’ve been busy going through lots of short stories, organising them into collections ready for release. The first collection, Influenced, will be out on May 10! Influenced is a series of dark, satirical speculative fiction tales, exploring twisted futures, sharp social commentary, and unsettling what-ifs. I'm really excited to share thes…

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395 - April 20, 2025 - Ravenglass Legends, Blade of Sorrows, Wyvern's Shadow 8:04

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It’s been a big week! I launched two new books: 🔥 Wyvern’s Shadow (The Ravenglass Throne, Book 2) ⚔️ Blade of Sorrows (Guild of Assassins, Book 3) On top of that, I’ve started work on Book 4 of Ravenglass Legends. I’ve made the decision to expand this into a seven-book series, with this fourth instalment serving as a mid-point in the larger story. …

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394 - April 13, 2025 - Speculative Fiction Tales, Lord Sidebottom, Wyvern's Shadow, Blade of Sorrows 4:12

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This week has been all about juggling projects and getting things ready for some exciting releases. I’ve been busy preparing my short stories for a new podcast — Speculative Fiction Tales. You can find it on your favourite podcast app or over on my YouTube channel. I’m also gearing up for the launch of two books next week: 🐉 Wyvern's Shadow (The Ra…

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393 - April 6, 2025 - Forged in Blood, Guild Assassins, Adolescence 5:25

6M ago5:25

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This week, I’m excited to announce that Forged in Blood is now available! It’s always a great feeling getting a new book out into the world. I’ve also been working on some new Guild of Assassins short stories, which are now available to download for free at joncronshaw.com/guildassassin. If you're enjoying the series, these are a great way to dig d…

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392 - March 30, 2025 - Hunters, Guild of Assassins, Ravenglass Throne 3:51

6M ago3:51

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This week, I finished the draft of Hunters—a gritty Space Western I’ve really enjoyed working on. I’m still undecided on what to do with it long-term, but for now, it may stay as a Patreon-only project. April is shaping up to be huge, with three book launches on the way: 📖 Forged in Blood – April 4 🐉 Wyvern’s Shadow (The Ravenglass Throne: Part Two…

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391 - March 23, 2025 - Dragon Squadron, Hunters, Forged in Blood, Blade of Sorrows, Wyvern's Shadow 10:18

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This week, I wrapped up the draft of Dragon Squadron (RAF Dragon Corps), and I’m thrilled with how it’s turned out. But with three book launches on the horizon—Wyvern’s Shadow (The Ravenglass Throne: Part Two), Forged in Blood, and Blade of Sorrows—my focus now shifts to prepping those releases. In this episode, I reflect on the many open projects …

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390 - March 14, 2025 - RAF Dragon Corps, Shattered Kingdom, Forged in Blood 5:56

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This week, I’ve been deep in Dragon Squadron (RAF Dragon Corps), and what started as a novella has now evolved into a full novel! I’m currently 16 chapters in out of 24, and the story is shaping up beautifully—I’m absolutely loving where it’s going. In publishing news, Shattered Kingdom (The Ravenglass Throne: Part One) is now released, and Forged …

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389 - March 9, 2025 - RAF Dragon Corps, Forged in Blood, Shattered Kingdom 5:58

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This week, I completed a new novella in a new series and a new genre—alternative history/historical fantasy! I’ve been working on Dragon Squadron, a story set in 1939 England that imagines what if there were dragons in World War II. The novella follows Jim Ashford, a young man who defies his naval admiral father to join the elite RAF Dragon Corps. …

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388 - March 2, 2025 - The Chosen One, Hunters, The Ravenglass Throne, Alchemy 9:24

7M ago9:24

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This week, I dusted off a project I haven’t touched since May 2023—The Chosen One, a heroic fantasy about a child of prophecy destined to defeat the Dark Lord…except the Dark Lord never came. Now 40, he abandoned his heroic destiny 20 years ago, but fate may have other plans. I also made progress on my Space Western, Hunters, writing a new chapter …

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387 - February 23, 2025 - The Ravenglass Throne, Hunters, The Fourth Turning is Here 5:14

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This week marks a major milestone—I’ve finished book 12 of The Ravenglass Throne, meaning the entire series is now complete! Now, it’s a waiting game for the edits to come back, but the hard work of drafting is done. With The Ravenglass Throne wrapped up, I’ve been reflecting on what’s next. I need to take stock of my open projects and decide which…

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386 - February 16, 2025 - The Ravenglass Throne 2:23

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This week has been a lighter one, as I’ve mostly been resting after a big push on Book 11 of The Ravenglass Throne over the weekend. Now, I’m onto the final novella in the series—the last stretch is in sight! I’ve also been reading The 10 Cent Plague, a fascinating history of comic books in America. It’s been a great read, full of insight into the …

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385 - The Ravenglass Throne, The Diplomat, The Royal Rumble 5:22

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This week, I’ve finished drafting Book 10 of The Ravenglass Throne and even started on the first chapter of Book 11! With the series nearing its conclusion, I’ve also been working through edits on Book 2, which I’ll start posting on Patreon soon. As The Ravenglass Throne wraps up, I’m starting to think about what comes next. Possible projects inclu…

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384 - February 2, 2025 - The Ravenglass Throne, Guild of Assassins 3:30

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This week, I’ve been pushing forward with Book 9 of The Ravenglass Throne—I’m just three chapters away from finishing my first draft! The end is in sight, and I’m excited to bring this part of the story to a close. Despite my focus on The Ravenglass Throne, inspiration struck for Guild of Assassins book 4, and I couldn’t resist writing the first ch…

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383 - January 26, 2025 - The Knight and the Rebel, Ravenglass Throne 3:32

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This week, I’ve made significant progress on The Ravenglass Throne series—I’m halfway through drafting Book 8, and the story is shaping up to be an intense and exciting continuation of the series. I’m also thrilled to announce the launch of The Knight and the Rebel (Ravenglass Legends, Book 3). This new release is now available, and I can’t wait fo…

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382 - January 19, 2025 - The Ravenglass Throne, Trailors UK, The Diplomat 6:32

8M ago6:32

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This week, I’ve been making slow progress on The Ravenglass Throne—I’m now just three chapters away from finishing Book 7. The story is heating up, and I can’t wait to share it with you. I’ve also been enjoying The Diplomat on Netflix. It’s a gripping show full of political intrigue, and it’s been a nice way to recharge between writing sessions. Fo…

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381 - January 12, 2025 - The Ravenglass Throne, Hunters 4:20

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This week has been a bit of a mixed bag. I’ve been working on The Ravenglass Throne and Hunters, but progress has been slow as I’ve been feeling the effects of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). I realised I forgot to mention some big news in the podcast: I’ve started posting The Ravenglass Throne on Patreon! The first few chapters are up now, and …

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380 - January 5, 2025 - The Ravenglass Throne 5:36

9M ago5:36

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Happy New Year! I’m back at work on The Ravenglass Throne and making great progress—Book 5 is nearly complete, and Book 1 has returned from the editor. I’ve gone through the edits, and I’m thrilled to announce that I’ll start posting episodes on Patreon starting Monday! This fast-paced epic fantasy series, set in the Ravenglass Universe, will have …

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379 - December 29, 2024 - Wrapping Up 2024 and Big Plans for 2025 10:17

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In this week’s Author Diary, I share exciting developments and reflections as the year draws to a close. I’ve just completed the fourth novella in The Ravenglass Throne series, only to realise that what I’ve created is a full novel, not four novellas! Moving forward, I’ll start posting chapters exclusively on Patreon, as I shift to a Patreon-first …

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378 - December 22, 2024 - The Knight and the Rebel, The Ravenglass Throne, Ravenglass Legends 5:38

9M ago5:38

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In this week's Author Diary, I share the challenges of making slow progress on The Ravenglass Throne while navigating the struggles of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). On a brighter note, I’ve received edits back for my upcoming novel, The Knight and the Rebel (Ravenglass Legends, book 3), and I’m thrilled to announce its release date: January 30…

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377 - December 15, 2024 - The Ravenglass Throne, Riyria 4:37

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This week, I’ve been writing the third novella in The Ravenglass Throne serial and reading Drumindor by Michael J. Sullivan. Join me for updates on my writing journey and thoughts on the Riyria series! I’ve been making great progress on the third novella in my ongoing serial, The Ravenglass Throne. The story continues to unfold with twists, politic…

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376 - December 8, 2024 - The Ravenglass Throne, Michael J. Sullivan 7:59

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Join me in this week's Author Diary as I make exciting progress on my new fantasy serial and dive into the world of epic reads! 👑 Introducing "The Ravenglass Throne" This week, I continued developing my new project, The Ravenglass Throne, a 12-novella serial releasing monthly episodes. Subscribers on Patreon can enjoy three chapters per week before…

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375 - December 1, 2024 - The Ravenglass Throne, Michael J. Sullivan 3:29

10M ago3:29

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Join me in this week's Author Diary as I embark on an exciting new writing adventure and share my latest reading experiences. 👑 Introducing "The Ravenglass Throne": This week marks the beginning of a new venture into YA epic fantasy with my latest project, "The Ravenglass Throne." The story unfolds around three princesses thrown into turmoil after …

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374 - November 24, 2024 - Blade of Sorrows, Michael J. Sullivan 3:16

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Join me in this week's Author Diary as I celebrate a major milestone in my writing journey and share my current literary indulgence. 📘 Finishing "Blade of Sorrows": I’m thrilled to announce that I've completed the draft of "Blade of Sorrows," the third book in the Guild of Assassins series. 📖 Current Reading: As I take a brief pause from writing to…

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373 - November 17, 2024 - Blade of Sorrows, Patreon, SAD 5:24

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Join me in this week's Author Diary as I make significant progress on my latest fantasy novel and share exclusive content with my Patreon community. 📝 Progress on "Blade of Sorrows": This week, I reached a new milestone in the writing of "Blade of Sorrows," the third book in the Guild of Assassins series. I've now penned 40,000 words, diving deeper…

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372 - November 10, 2024 - Blade of Sorrows, SAD 7:11

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This week's Author Diary touches on managing seasonal affective disorder while progressing on exciting literary fronts. 🌨️ Managing Seasonal Affective Disorder: As November rolls in, so does my annual encounter with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). It's a familiar challenge by now, and understanding what to expect helps me navigate it more effect…

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371 - November 3, 2024 - Scoundrels, Forged in Blood, Niamh's Journey, Punks Versus Santa 4:06

11M ago4:06

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Dive into this week’s Author Diary as I tackle a variety of writing projects, from editing a sequel to revisiting a prequel, and even venturing into festive zombie territory! 📝 Editing "Forged in Blood": I'm deep into the editing process for "Forged in Blood," the second book in the Guild of Assassins series. It's always a detailed task to refine t…

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370 - October 27, 2024 - Forged in Blood, Illuminatus, SAD 4:26

11M ago4:26

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In this week's Author Diary, I celebrate a significant milestone in my writing journey and share my plans for the coming weeks as the seasons change. 📖 Completing "Forged in Blood": I'm thrilled to announce that I've completed the draft of "Forged in Blood," the second book in the Guild of Assassins series. Finishing this draft marks a major achiev…

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369 - October 20, 2024 - Forged in Blood, Fantasycon 7:27

11M ago7:27

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In this week’s Author Diary, I share my experiences from Fantasycon, delve into new and ongoing writing projects, and explore some intriguing reads. 🏰 Fantasycon Adventures: This past weekend at Fantasycon was a whirlwind of inspiration and connection. Participating in panels, enjoying the banquet, and meeting both fellow authors and avid readers w…

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368 - October 13, 2024 - Space Western, The KLF, Illuminatus 6:05

11M ago6:05

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Join me in this week's Author Diary as I explore new creative territories with a Space Western story, prepare for an exciting convention, and dive into some intriguing reads. 🌠 Writing a Space Western: This week has been a thrilling ride as I've ventured into the realm of a Space Western, already hitting the 20,000-word mark. The process is as fun …