Writing My First Novel
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After a year-long hiatus, Tyler Pyle returns to share exciting news - he's published his first novel! Bone Runeses, a 177-page young adult fantasy, marks the culmination of a writing journey that began in fourth grade with Digimon fan fiction typed on his grandmother's computer.
Tyler takes us through his lifelong relationship with writing, from childhood stories to the six-book series he's now launching. Drawing inspiration from Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, and Norse mythology, Bone Runeses explores themes of self-identity, finding family, and the power of hard work to develop abilities not naturally given. The book tackles the powerful message that everyone has the potential for greatness, even without innate talents.
The self-publishing process brought unexpected challenges and emotional revelations. Tyler candidly discusses his battle with imposter syndrome after receiving professional edits, feeling he "didn't earn it" until realizing that accepting help doesn't diminish his ownership of the story. He shares practical lessons learned about cover design, spine width considerations, and the financial investment of self-publishing. Throughout the journey, Tyler maintained his authentic voice, refusing to use AI for content creation while staying true to his vision.
Beyond promoting his book, this episode offers a moving glimpse into dream fulfillment. That fourth-grade boy who imagined seeing his stories in print has finally achieved his goal. Bone Runeses is available now on Barnes & Noble, Amazon, and other retailers. Follow Author Tyler Pyle on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter to keep up with his writing journey and future installments in this magical series.
Chapters
1. Podcast Update After a Year (00:00:00)
8 episodes