Recorded on October 7th 2023. In this week’s episode, Rhianne and Donna discuss writing with mum guilt and discuss taking a break from the podcast. FIND OUT MORE ABOUT US: Rhianne: https://www.authorrhiannewilliams.com/links   Donna: https://linktr.ee/donnadeoliveira Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/theauthorapod/ Like our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/theauthorapod  LINKS FROM THE SHOW: Bethany Atazadeh's video with Brittany Wang: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNgKnrU79fU&t=1822s&ab_channel=BethanyAtazadeh-YAFantasyAuthor ATTRIBUTION: Music is Total Happy Up And Sunny by Sascha Ende Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/555-total-happy-up-and-sunny License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Recorded on the 22nd September 2023 In this week’s episode, Donna and Rhianne discuss what to consider when establishing your author career or pivoting in a new direction. LINKS FROM THE SHOW: Trad vs Indie resource: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1e2DtF4S5KLeH1F9l-Tq5xyTvjmzNltRh/view?usp=sharing FIND OUT MORE ABOUT US: Rhianne: https://www.authorrhiannewilliams.com/links   Donna: https://linktr.ee/donnadeoliveira Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/theauthorapod/ Like our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/theauthorapod  Sign up for the newsletter: https://www.subscribepage.com/theauthorapod  ATTRIBUTION: Music is Total Happy Up And Sunny by Sascha Ende Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/555-total-happy-up-and-sunny License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Recorded on September 8th 2023 In this week’s episode, Rhianne and Donna have a catch up, tells weird stories about cats and discuss how they find/keep their motivation to write. FIND OUT MORE ABOUT US: Rhianne: https://www.authorrhiannewilliams.com/links   Donna: https://linktr.ee/donnadeoliveira Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/theauthorapod/ Like our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/theauthorapod  LINKS FROM THE SHOW: https://www.masterclass.com/articles/ways-to-motivate-yourself-to-write https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dr7YmIpV6NA&ab_channel=ShaelinWrites https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbvexmHOPmg&ab_channel=HeartBreathings https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szVP7y38Rc4&ab_channel=AbbieEmmons ATTRIBUTION: Music is Total Happy Up And Sunny by Sascha Ende Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/555-total-happy-up-and-sunny License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Recorded on the 25th of August 2023 In this week’s episode, Donna and Rhianne assess their progress on their goals for the third quarter and set new goals for the fourth. FIND OUT MORE ABOUT US: Rhianne: https://www.authorrhiannewilliams.com/links   Donna: https://linktr.ee/donnadeoliveira Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/theauthorapod/ Like our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/theauthorapod  Sign up for the newsletter: https://www.subscribepage.com/theauthorapod  ATTRIBUTION: Music is Total Happy Up And Sunny by Sascha Ende Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/555-total-happy-up-and-sunny License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Recorded on the 11th August 2023 In this week’s episode, Rhianne & Donna catch up on their weeks, writing life and discuss some bookish and author events! FIND OUT MORE ABOUT US: Rhianne: https://www.authorrhiannewilliams.com/links   Donna: https://linktr.ee/donnadeoliveira Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/theauthorapod/ Like our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/theauthorapod  Sign up for the newsletter: https://www.subscribepage.com/theauthorapod  LINKS FROM THE SHOW: Writers Hub Fest - https://www.writershubfest.com/ Self Publishing Show - https://selfpublishingformula.com/digital2023 ProWritingAid Fantasy Week (Now over but same link used every year) - https://prowritingaid.com/fantasy-week/ Book Signing Events - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1550495695224818 ATTRIBUTION: Music is Total Happy Up And Sunny by Sascha Ende Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/555-total-happy-up-and-sunny License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Recorded on the 28th of July 2023 In this week’s episode, Donna and Rhianne discuss publishing budgets and what they feel are essentials. Plus, recommend some great paid and free software options. FIND OUT MORE ABOUT US: Rhianne: https://www.authorrhiannewilliams.com/links   Donna: https://linktr.ee/donnadeoliveira Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/theauthorapod/ Like our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/theauthorapod  Sign up for the newsletter: https://www.subscribepage.com/theauthorapod  LINKS FROM THE SHOW: ProWritingAid - https://prowritingaid.com/ Grammarly - https://www.grammarly.com/blog/ Scrivener - https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener-affiliate.html?fpr=lucas64&gclid=CjwKCAjww7KmBhAyEiwA5-PUSvjQ62P-bITKcuxopxfQ6_IDLlgIOCEP8yMQZxaCUTuOWsLbYSWCuBoC2xQQAvD_BwE Hemmingway - https://hemingwayapp.com/ ATTRIBUTION: Music is Total Happy Up And Sunny by Sascha Ende Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/555-total-happy-up-and-sunny License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Recorded on the 14th July 2023 In this week’s episode, Rhianne and Donna have a quick catch up before chatting with author Brittany Wang about writing serials. FIND OUT MORE ABOUT US: Rhianne: https://www.authorrhiannewilliams.com/links   Donna: https://linktr.ee/donnadeoliveira Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/theauthorapod/ Like our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/theauthorapod  LINKS FROM THE SHOW: Brittany's Website: https://www.authorbrittanywang.com/ Brittany's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brittanywangbooks Brittany's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorbrittanywang/ The Published Series Roadmap: https://authorbrittanywang.teachable.com/p/the-published-series-roadmap Serial Fiction Bootcamp: https://authorbrittanywang.teachable.com/p/serial-fiction-boot-camp www.authorbrittanywang.com/apply ATTRIBUTION: Music is Total Happy Up And Sunny by Sascha Ende Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/555-total-happy-up-and-sunny License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Recorded on the 30th June, 2023 In this week’s episode, Donna and Rhianne share their answers to The Under-hyped Book Tag created by jessethereader (as far as we know) FIND OUT MORE ABOUT US: Rhianne: https://www.authorrhiannewilliams.com/links   Donna: https://linktr.ee/donnadeoliveira Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/theauthorapod/ Like our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/theauthorapod  Sign up for the newsletter: https://www.subscribepage.com/theauthorapod  LINKS FROM THE SHOW: For books mentioned in this episode, check out this doc. ATTRIBUTION: Music is Total Happy Up And Sunny by Sascha Ende Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/555-total-happy-up-and-sunny License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Recorded on the 18th June 2023 In this week’s episode, Rhianne and Donna have a big catch up on all things writing, books and TV shows. FIND OUT MORE ABOUT US: Rhianne: https://www.authorrhiannewilliams.com/links   Donna: https://linktr.ee/donnadeoliveira Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/theauthorapod/ Like our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/theauthorapod  Sign up for the newsletter: https://www.subscribepage.com/theauthorapod  LINKS FROM THE SHOW: Reading Tracker: https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1380071743/ultimate-reading-spreadsheet-google DIY Writing Retreat Tips: https://www.hastybooklist.com/home/25-authors-and-their-tips-on-diying-a-writing-retreat ATTRIBUTION: Music is Total Happy Up And Sunny by Sascha Ende Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/555-total-happy-up-and-sunny License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Recorded on the 2nd June 2023 In this week’s episode, Donna and Rhianne discuss their progress over the last quarter, set goals for the new quarter and offer some wisdom if you're feeling discouraged. FIND OUT MORE ABOUT US: Rhianne: https://www.authorrhiannewilliams.com/links   Donna: https://linktr.ee/donnadeoliveira Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/theauthorapod/ Like our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/theauthorapod  Sign up for the newsletter: https://www.subscribepage.com/theauthorapod  LINKS FROM THE SHOW: Fantasyindies IG: https://www.instagram.com/fantasyindies/ Cinema Therapy YT: https://www.youtube.com/@CinemaTherapyShow ATTRIBUTION: Music is Total Happy Up And Sunny by Sascha Ende Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/555-total-happy-up-and-sunny License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/