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Behind the Scenes of The Plymbury Witch with Kendra Vaughan
Alchemy for Authors
12/15/24 • 45 min
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors!
In this week’s episode, I chat with author Kendra Vaughan about her debut novel, The Plymbury Witch. Kendra also shares the pros and cons of doing an MFA, why she chose Indie Publishing over Traditional Publishing, and how a magical life has shaped her author career.
Visit Kendra’s website here: https://kendravaughan.com/
Grab your copy of The Plymbury Witch here: https://kendravaughan.com/the-plymbury-witch
Listen to Kendra’s Spotify Playlist for The Plymbury Witch here.
Connect with Kendra on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/authorkendravaughan
Connect with Kendra on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/kendravaughanauthor
Other recommended resources:
· Buy Relax to Riches by Renee Rose here.
· Buy Write to Riches by Renee Rose here.
· Looking for writerly gift ideas? Visit my Author Resources page here: https://jobuer.com/author-resources/
· Join the Money Magic Membership and get one month FREE when you use the coupon code JO at checkout, here.
** Please note: Some links may be affiliate links
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.
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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/
The Magic of the Writer's Notebook
Alchemy for Authors
08/25/24 • 28 min
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors!
In this week’s solo episode, I discuss how I use Writer’s Notebooks to collect inspiration and pay attention to the stories all around us. In the intro I share a brief personal update about my writing plans for the next sixteen months.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
· Leuchtturm 1917 Notebooks: https://www.leuchtturm1917.us/
· Clever Fox Planners: https://cleverfoxplanner.com/
· Steff Green’s Website (includes links to the Writing Your Skeleton Draft course): https://www.rageagainstthemanuscript.com/home
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/
Are You A Bad Boss?
Alchemy for Authors
06/30/24 • 45 min
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors!
In this week’s solo episode, I ask you to question what type of boss you are when running your author business. Are you a good boss, or are you a bad boss self-sabotaging your author success? The answer might surprise you!
Other episodes mentioned in this episode:
Episode 74: Go Creative Planning with Orna Ross
Episode 75: The Sustainable Author Career with Claire Taylor
Episode 58: Author Alignment & the Enneagram with Claire Taylor
Episode 20: Intuition and Success For Authors with Becca Syme
Forbes Article: Why Your Bad Boss Could Literally Be Killing You by Caroline Castrillon
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/
Pivoting & Sustainability in Your Author Career with Troy Lambert
Alchemy for Authors
10/20/24 • 52 min
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors!
In this week’s episode, I chat with bestselling author and Plot Dude, Troy Lambert. Troy shares his own recent experiences with pivoting and gives advice on how to utilise pivoting to create a sustainable author career. Some of the other topics we discuss include:
· Why writing is the easiest job in the world to quit.
· The importance of work-life balance and rest for sustainability.
· Why writing for a living is not a job but a lifestyle.
· Why the people you surround yourself with matter.
· The importance of being you!
Visit Troy’s website here: https://troylambertwrites.com/
Visit the Plot Geek Academy here: https://theplotacademy.com/
Follow Troy on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/authortroy
Follow Troy on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/authortroy/
Listen to Troy’s previous interviews on Alchemy for Authors here:
Episode 52: Making a Living as an Author with Troy Lambert
Episode 47: Plotting with Plottr with Troy Lambert
Other resources mentioned in this episode:
· Visit Claire Taylor’s website to learn more about the Enneagram for authors: https://www.ffs.media/author-services-all
· Visit Becca Syme’s website to learn more about CliftonStrengths for authors: https://betterfasteracademy.com/
· Grab a copy of the book Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman here: https://www.oliverburkeman.com/books
· Between: A Gothic Novella by Jo Buer. Purchase the eBook direct from me and use the coupon code ALCHEMY to receive 50% off until October 31st 2024. Go to https://payhip.com/b/mckaF
· Rest Easy Resort by Jo Buer. Buy direct from me for a special discounted price at the checkout. Go to https://payhip.com/b/v6Uu (No code is needed – the discounted price will show up automatically when checking out.)
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/
Energy Pennies & Author Success Archetypes for a Sustainable Author Career with Becca Syme
Alchemy for Authors
11/17/24 • 65 min
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors!
In this week’s episode, I chat with best-selling author and Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach, Becca Syme. We discuss some of the common causes of overwhelm and burnout for authors and what we can do to minimise their impact and set ourselves up for success. Some of the other topics we discuss include:
· The role of “expectation” in causing burnout.
· Why lack of sales doesn’t mean you’re failing as an author.
· How to know when you’re out of the Research & Development Phase of your author career.
· The role of Energy Pennies in creating a sustainable author career.
· What are Author Success Archetypes and how they can be identified and harnessed for success.
· Why it’s important to remember that anything can change for the better!
If you’re in need of a pep talk – whether in your author career or life in general – this is the episode for you!
Visit Becca’s website here: https://betterfasteracademy.com/
Join the Author Business Phases Summit here.
Follow Becca on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/betterfasteracademy/
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/
The 4 Pillars of Author Success with Emma Dhesi
Alchemy for Authors
10/06/24 • 65 min
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors!
In this week’s episode, I chat with bestselling author and book coach, Emma Dhesi. Emma shares with us the 4 Pillars of Author Success: Awareness, Acceptance, Growth, and Fun. We discuss how these pillars can make themselves known in all areas of our writing, publishing, and marketing journeys, and how we can use them to our advantage. We also chat about the power of accountability for getting our books written, why writing messy first drafts are encouraged, why it's important to celebrate your one-star reviews, and the transformative power of writing your first book!
Visit Emma’s website here: https://emmadhesi.com/
Visit Emma’s YouTube channel here.
Follow Emma on Facebook here.
Follow Emma on Instagram here.
Find Emma’s books here.
Listen to Emma’s previous interviews on Alchemy for Authors here:
Other resources mentioned in this episode:
· Between: A Gothic Novella by Jo Buer. Purchase the eBook direct from me and use the coupon code ALCHEMY to receive 50% off until October 31st 2024. Purchase here: https://payhip.com/b/mckaF
· Find most retailers for Between: A Gothic Novella at https://books2read.com/BetweenAGothicNovella
· My gothic suspense novel Rest Easy Resort is on sale for $1.99 on Kobo in the US and Canadian store for the month of October.
US Store - https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/rest-easy-resort
CA Store - https://www.kobo.com/ca/en/ebook/rest-easy-resort
If you prefer, you can buy the eBook of Rest Easy Resort direct from me for a special discounted price at the checkout. Go to https://payhip.com/b/v6Uu (No code is needed – the discounted price will show up automatically when checking out.)
· Join me in Renee Rose’s Write to Riches 8 Week Course, but be quick! The course starts October 8th! The course is full price at $333 or 3 payments of $115. (Please note: these are affiliate links which support the show with no extra cost to you.) Pay in full: https://write-to-riches.teachable.com/p/write-to-riches-fall-2024?affcode=1373182_lozgyec- or Pay over 3 payments here: https://write-to-riches.teachable.com/purchase?product_id=5774828&affcode=1373182_lozgyec-
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
Behind the Scenes of 'Between: A Gothic Novella'
Alchemy for Authors
09/22/24 • 48 min
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors!
In this week’s solo episode, I share a personal update on what actions I’m taking to align myself with being a healthy author, and I reflect on how I came to write my gothic novella, Between. I also read an excerpt from Between and challenge you to trust that your words have purpose and your stories have a place in the world.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
· Between: A Gothic Novella by Jo Buer. Purchase the eBook direct from me and use the coupon code ALCHEMY to receive 50% off until October 31st 2024. https://payhip.com/b/mckaF
· Find most retailers for Between: A Gothic Novella at https://books2read.com/BetweenAGothicNovella
· Your Future Self Meditation Membership by Author Revolution. Receive a 1 week FREE trial when you use this link: https://author-revolution-academy.mykajabi.com/YFS-Broken
· Join me in Renee Rose’s Write to Riches 8 Week Course here. (Please note that since recording I have become an affiliate and do receive a small commission if you enrol through my link.)
· Purchase Renee’s book Write to Riches here.
· Join The Money Magic Membership and get 1 month FREE when you use this link and the coupon code JO. (Please note: A do receive a small commission if you decide to continue with the membership)
- Listen to Alchemy for Authors Episode 55: Write to Riches with Renee Rose 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.
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/
Writing Retreats & Story Intimacy with David Rocklin
Alchemy for Authors
07/30/23 • 67 min
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors!
In this episode, I chat with author, book coach, and writing retreat host, David Rocklin. Some of the topics we discuss in this episode include:
· Why David’s drawn to hosting writing retreats and what’s in store for you if you join his writing retreat in France in 2024.
· Why being a part of a writing community is so important.
· David’s take on writing block and how you can overcome it.
· The importance of story intimacy and how to really get to know your characters.
· Why writing your way into a corner can be a good thing.
· The pros of switching publishers.
· Where the inspiration for David’s latest book, The Electric Love Song of Fleischl Berger, came from.
· How to know when it’s time to start writing your book.
This episode is guaranteed to get you inspired to attend a retreat, read David’s books, and reconsider your relationship to your story and your characters. When you’re ready, grab a drink, find a comfy chair, sit back and enjoy the show!
Learn more about David and check out his novels here: https://davidrocklinauthor.com/
Purchase a copy of David’s craft book, The Write Formula, here.
To learn more about David’s writing retreats connect with David on Instagram or Facebook:
Instagram: @david.rocklin or @the.write.formula
Facebook: @david.rocklin.75 or The Write Formula Facebook Group
Listen to Alchemy for Authors Episode 50: Storytelling with David Rocklin 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.
Follow me on Instagram: @alchemyforauthors and @jobuerauthor.
Join my Alchemy for Authors newsletter and download your FREE copy of Manifestation for Authors here.
Purchase my new Paranormal Cozy Hades’s Haunt here: https://books2read.com/hadesshaunt
Visit my website for the full transcript of this episode: https://jobuer.com/alchemy-for-authors/
Writing a Book with Emma Dhesi
Alchemy for Authors
05/07/23 • 50 min
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors!
In this episode, I chat with return guest, author, and book coach, Emma Dhesi. To celebrate the release of Emma’s first non-fiction book, Launch Pad: The Countdown to Writing Your Book, we'll be talking about all aspects of writing a book, from the physical craft of conjuring an amazing story, to advice, tips and tricks for researching, choosing a style guide, and working with a book coach.
Other things we discuss on this episode include:
· How turning 40 was the catalyst to get Emma to write her first novel.
· The serendipitous circumstances that led Emma to become one of the lead authors for Launch Pad.
· The value of investing in a book coach and why book coaches are not some new-fangled fad.
· How so many authors get the concept of character flaws wrong.
· And how writing a book can have a positive effect on all areas of your life!
Whether you’re a new or experienced author, independently or traditionally published, this episode and the book Launch Pad, are for you!
Visit Emma’s website here: https://emmadhesi.com/
Connect with Emma on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/emmadhesiauthor
Purchase Launch Pad: The Countdown to Writing Your Book here.
Listen to Episode 4 of Alchemy for Authors – Banishing Imposter Syndrome with Emma Dhesi here.
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Get the May Abundance Expansion Course Bundle here.
Please Note: This is an affiliate link. I only recommend courses and products I believe in and have invested in myself. Purchases made through this link support me with a small kickback at no extra charge to you.
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.
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.
Check out my latest book, Between: A Gothic Novella, here: https://books2read.com/BetweenAGothicNovella
Visit my website for the full transcript of this episode: https://jobuer.com/alchemy-for-authors/
Rewriting My Story: Reflections, Reset, & Rising Again for a New Year
Alchemy for Authors
12/29/24 • 46 min
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors!
In this week’s solo episode, I open up about my setbacks and accomplishments in 2024, and my goals for 2025. Some of the other topics I discuss include:
· Why 2024 kind of sucked for my author career.
· How to acknowledge the hardships and letdowns of the past year and use them to fuel your goals.
· How to find proof that the Universe still has your back even when your mindset is blah.
· How to train the algorithm of your energetic life.
· Questions to kick you out of your comfort zone and get you taking steps towards your BIG goal.
· How ChatGPT helped my ADHD breakdown and prioritise my author goals for next year.
· Resources I’m using to plan out my author career.
· The future of Alchemy for Authors.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
· ChatGPT
· The Ultimate Authorship Planner by Audrey Ann Hughey
· Orna Ross’s Go Creative Planning program or join Orna’s Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/c/OrnaRoss/home
· Clever Fox Planners (Also available on Amazon)
· Join Russell Nohelty’s Substack The Author Stack or Author Ecosystems. Support the Author Ecosystems Kickstarter here.
· Visit Becca Syme’s website here: https://betterfasteracademy.com/
o Listen to Episode 93: Energy Pennies & Author Success Archetypes for a Sustainable Author Career with Becca Syme
· Visit Claire Taylor’s website here: https://www.ffs.media/
o Listen to Episode 58: Author Alignment and the Enneagram with Claire Taylor
o Listen to Episode 75: The Sustainable Author Career with Claire Taylor
o Books: Reclaim Your Author Career and Sustain Your Author Career
· Visit Renee Rose’s website here: https://write2riches.com/
o Listen to Episode 55: Write to Riches with Renee Rose
o Listen to Episode 94: Relax to Riches with Renee Rose
o Books: Write to Riches and Relax to Riches
o Join the Money Magic Membership and get one month FREE when you use the coupon code JO at checkout, here.
· Listen to Episode 77: Money Magic & Mindset with Lee Savino
· Listen to Carissa Andrews: Episode 16: Millionaire Author Mindset with Carissa Andrews, Bonus Episode: Millionaire Author Manifestation with Carissa Andrews, Episode 72: Manifestation & Hypnosis for Authors with Carissa Andrews & Tammy Tyree
· Existential Kink by Carloyn Elliott, PhD
· Finch app
Looking for other author resources to start your year off right, like Stacy Juba’s Vision Board Toolkit for Writers? Check out my Author Resources page here: https://jobuer.com/author-resources/
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How many episodes does Alchemy for Authors have?
Alchemy for Authors currently has 102 episodes available.
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The podcast is about Writer, Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurship, Mindset, Author, Podcasts, Manifestation, Books, Arts and Business.
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The average episode length on Alchemy for Authors is 49 minutes.
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