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Join author & creative warrior S. Faxon as she interviews fellow fiction authors about their books while sipping their signature drinks, the beverages they recommend we enjoy while reading their stories. With listener Q&A, author interviews, and the signature recipes of the authors, pick up your glass and get ready to cheers, dears! This podcast is for everyone trying to find their next reading escape.

Cheers, Dears‪!‬ Sarah Faxon

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Join author & creative warrior S. Faxon as she interviews fellow fiction authors about their books while sipping their signature drinks, the beverages they recommend we enjoy while reading their stories. With listener Q&A, author interviews, and the signature recipes of the authors, pick up your glass and get ready to cheers, dears! This podcast is for everyone trying to find their next reading escape.

    Writing Tips for the New Year Part 1

    Writing Tips for the New Year Part 1

    Looking to finish and publish that novel this year? Here are some tips from some wonderful authors, including Henry L. Hertz, Corey Lynn Fayman, Lisa Brackmann, and Sherri Kukla.

    Award-winning children's book and fantasy/sci-fi/horror author,  Henry L. Hertz chats with us about staying strong, regardless the inevitable rejections, and how writing drabbles have helped to build his confidence.

    For more on Henry, follow him on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009567855819

    Award-winning author of the Rolley Waters series, Corey Lynn Fayman and I chat about drawing inspiration from real life.

    For more on Corey, see his website here: https://www.coreylynnfayman.com/books/

    New York Times best-selling author, Lisa Brackmann and I talk about what to do when your book becomes orphaned and the importance of doing research into the publishing scene.

    Visit Lisa's website here: http://www.lisabrackmann.com/

    Last but not least, owner of S&S Publishing and Off Road Magazine, Sherri Kukla and I chat about finding the right critique group for your books.

    For more on Sherri, here is her website: https://ssormag.com/

    For more insights on this podcast, our future guests, and where you can submit your questions, check out these links:
    My Website: sfaxon.comTikTok @s_faxonFacebook S Faxon AuthorInstagram @s_faxonThis podcast wouldn't be possible without the support from my Buy Me A Coffee patrons.  If you really enjoyed this and you'd like to buy me a coffee or a book, check out how you can do just that over on https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SFaxon
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    • 28 min
    "I Believe In the Heart-Hand Connection" - Jill G. Hall

    "I Believe In the Heart-Hand Connection" - Jill G. Hall

    In this episode, hear all about ways to establish a daily writing routine, with award-winning author Jill G. Hall. We’re also talking about the importance of writing communities, and chai tea. That’s all coming up right here after these updates.
    For More on Jill, check out her website: https://www.jillghall.com 
    Her Instagram: https://instagram.com/jillg.hall?utm_medium=copy_link
    San Diego Writers, Ink: http://www.sandiegowriters.org/
    For more insights on this podcast, our future guests, and where you can submit your questions, check out these links:
    My Website: sfaxon.comTikTok @s_faxonFacebook S Faxon AuthorInstagram @s_faxonIf you really enjoyed this and you'd like to buy me a coffee or a book, check out how you can do just that over on https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SFaxon
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    • 32 min
    "It's More than a Story" - K.A. Fox

    "It's More than a Story" - K.A. Fox

    In this episode, hear all about the “extra benefits” USA Today’s best-selling author, K.A. Fox, discovered as an author. We’re also chatting about plotting vs pantsing, and how we write our loved ones into our stories. 
    For more on K.A. Fox, check out her website here: https://www.imkafox.com/?fbclid=IwAR0xu3JltCDTG8cxn9hdy2wAA1kMV04osvdSyRtAhnTkvUCAGWwYBk4YYEk 
    Her Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imkafox
    And her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imkafox/ 
    For more insights on this podcast, our future guests, and where you can submit your questions, check out these links:
    My Website: sfaxon.comTikTok @s_faxonFacebook S Faxon AuthorInstagram @s_faxonIf you really enjoyed this and you'd like to buy me a coffee or a book, check out how you can do just that over on https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SFaxon
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    • 54 min
    “Just Talk And Write Down Stories” - Dave Ortega

    “Just Talk And Write Down Stories” - Dave Ortega

    Join author and cartoonist Dave Ortega and me as we discuss the importance of capturing family stories. We chat about how talking with our families helps to increase our empathy and opens our eyes to the struggles of those who have come before us. Dave also talks about how to develop your style as a comic book artist.
    For more on Dave, check out his website here: https://www.daveortegadraws.com/ 
    For more insights on this podcast, our future guests, and where you can submit your questions, check out these links:
    My Website: sfaxon.comTikTok @s_faxonFacebook S Faxon AuthorInstagram @s_faxonIf you really enjoyed this and you'd like to support this podcast, check out how you can do just that over on https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SFaxon
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    • 24 min
    "Yes - We Can Make A Difference" - Jack Roney

    "Yes - We Can Make A Difference" - Jack Roney

    In this episode, we’ll be chatting with author Jack Roney about his thriller, The Angels Wept, as well as writing about true crime, how to write with a full-time job, and saving one starfish at a time.  

    For more on Jack Roney, follow him here:
    Instagram: @jack.roney.writer
    Website: https://www.jackroney.com.au/
    For more insights on this podcast, our future guests, and where you can submit your questions, check out these links:
    My Website: sfaxon.comTikTok @s_faxonFacebook S Faxon AuthorInstagram @s_faxonIf you really enjoyed this and you'd like to buy me a coffee or a book, check out how you can do just that over on https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SFaxon
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    • 51 min
    "Write - It's A Muscle" - Aaron Smith

    "Write - It's A Muscle" - Aaron Smith

    Join author Aaron Smith and me as we talk about how much technology has evolved in support of independent publishing. We also dive into how the writing community teaches us how to grow as authors and as business people, particularly in being able to sort out the bad feedback from the good.
    For more on Aaron, follow him on Facebook and Twitter here:
    Facebook: Aaron C Smith Author
    Twitter: @AaronCSmith1
    For more insights on this podcast, our future guests, and where you can submit your questions, check out these links:
    My Website: sfaxon.comTikTok @s_faxonFacebook S Faxon AuthorInstagram @s_faxonIf you really enjoyed this and you'd like to buy me a coffee or a book, check out how you can do just that over on https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SFaxon
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    • 30 min

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