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/SFaxonMusic and sound effects from Story BlocksSupport the show

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_linkSan 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/SFaxonMusic and sound effects from Story BlocksSupport the show

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/imkafoxAnd 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/SFaxonMusic and sound effects from Story BlocksSupport the show

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/SFaxonMusic and sound effects from Story BlocksSupport the show

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.writerWebsite: 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/SFaxonMusic and sound effects from Story BlocksSupport the show

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 AuthorTwitter: @AaronCSmith1For 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/SFaxonMusic and sound effects from Story BlocksSupport the show

Join Amanda Desiree, author of the novel, Smithy, and me as we talk about her book and the non-traditional ways to get your story published.*For more on Amanda's book, click here: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/smithy-amanda-desiree/1138264022?ean=9781950301218*Amanda Desiree's Publisher: https://www.inkshares.com/our_contests For more insights on this podcast, our future guests, and where you can submit your questions, check out these links:* My Website: sfaxon.com* TikTok @s_faxon* Facebook S Faxon Author* Instagram @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/SFaxonMusic and sound effects from Story Blocks.Support the show

Join author Catherine Pomeroy and me as we talk about her book, The Gulch Jumpers, social issues in fiction, and how she overcame challenges in her writing career. To learn more about Catherine, visit her website: www.catherinePomeroy.comFor more insights on this podcast, our future guests, and where you can submit your questions, check out these links:* My Website: sfaxon.com* TikTok @s_faxon* Facebook S Faxon Author* Instagram @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/SFaxonMusic and sound effects from Story BlocksSupport the show

Welcome to another episode of Cheers, Dears! In this episode, we’ll be chatting with Tim Mendees about his recent release, The Pseudopod that Rocks the Cradle, a collection of tentacled horror short stories. Tim and I talk all about how imposter syndrome has affected him and how writing helped to heal him. And of course, we talk about his signature drink!For more about Tim and how you can add his writing to your collection, check out his website, https://timmendeeswriter.wordpress.com/ For more insights on this podcast, our future guests, and where you can submit your questions, check out these links:* My Website: www.sfaxon.com* TikTok @s_faxon* Facebook S Faxon Author* Instagram @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/SFaxonMusic and sound effects from Story BlocksSupport the show

In this week's episode of Cheers, Dears, we're celebrating the first anthology published by No Bad Books Press, Released! Released is a composition of tales told by nineteen different authors. If you're looking for a sci-fi thriller, paranormal investigations, or slashers, this is a perfect spooky book for the Halloween season!In this episode, you'll hear from many of the authors involved in the project, giving insights into what inspired their stories as well as reading a section from their tales.Released is available to join your bookshelves here: https://books2read.com/u/bwFor more on my small press, No Bad Books Press, click here: www.nobadbookspress.com.For more about me, check out my website: www.sfaxon.comSupport the show

Join author Robert Mitchell Evans and me as we chat about his short stories and how dreams influence his works. For more on Robert, check out his website: http://www.robertmitchellevans.com/For more insights on this podcast, our future guests, and where you can submit your questions, check out these links:* My Website: www.sfaxon.com* TikTok @s_faxon* Facebook S Faxon Author* Instagram @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/SFaxonMusic and sound effects from Story Blocks.Support the show

We're talking with horror author, KC Grifant about books that stayed with us and what it's really like to be a horror author.KC Grifant and her wonderful writings may be found here:-Website: www.kcgrifant.comFor 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/SFaxonMusic and sound effects from Story BlocksSupport the show

We're talking with author David Green about his Nick Holleran Series and the his dark fantasy series, Empire of Ruin. David and I enjoy a great chat over a glass of wine about how quarantine, recent social topics, and real world events, influence us as fantasy authors.David and his wonderful books may be found here:Website: https://www.davidgreenwriter.com/ Books: https://www.facebook.com/david.green.31392  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/SFaxonMusic and sound effects from Story BlocksSupport the show

We're talking with author Theresa Halvorsen about her books, River City Widows, Warehouse Dreams, the book we co-authored, Lost Aboard, and our upcoming anthology, Released.  For more on Theresa, visit her website: https://www.theresahauthor.com/ -Theresa's TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMRb7AxTq/-Books: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5573816.Theresa_Halvorsen?from_search=true&from_srp=true-Our Semi-Sages of the Pages Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/811313 -Our Small Press:  https://nobadbookspress.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 buy me a coffee or a book, check out how you can do just that over on https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SFaxonMusic and sound effects from Story Blocks.Support the show

We're talking with author Anna Bushi about her historical fiction books in the Land of Magadha series. Anna talks about why it's so important to write historical fiction as well as her two recommended signature drinks. Anna is active on Goodreads and on her website annabushi.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 buy me a coffee or a book, check out how you can do just that over on https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SFaxonMusic and sound effects from Story Blocks.Support the show

Her main character's a mom, a wife, a pediatrician, and oh yeah, an awakening supernatural. Join me as I chat with author Isabelle Markus about her premier novel, The Awakening of Marcianna.  In this episode, we’re chatting about how Isabelle’s middle age character deals with the supernatural conflicts that are presented to her and how this sets her book apart. Isabelle also talks about the challenges about marketing her book with a pseudonym.To check out Isabelle’s book and her works to come, click the links below:Isabelle’s:Website: https://www.isabellemarkusauthor.com/TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMRPgpvWk/Book: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58526246-the-awakening-of-marcianna Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IsabelleMarkusAuthorFor 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 Instagram @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/SFaxonSupport the show

Dennis K. Crosby's main character of Death's Legacy, returns in his sequel Death's Debt. In this interview, we're talking about how characters come to life with their flaws, even if they're gods. Dennis and the host, Sarah, enjoy the beverage that Dennis connects most with his book and they discuss how each story has a different flavor. The authors also discuss how imposter syndrome is an underlying theme of Dennis' books and how that's such a relevant topic for all creatives. With listener questions answered, pour your favorite beverage and get ready to Cheers, Dears!For more about Dennis, find him here:His website: http://www.denniskcrosby.com/His Instagram @denniskcrosbyFor more insights on this podcast, our future guests, and where you can submit your questions, which'll be featured on the podcast, check out these links:My Website: sfaxon.comTikTok @s_faxonInstagram @s_faxonIf you really enjoyed this episode and you'd like to buy me a coffee, a beer, or a book, check out how you can do just that over on https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SFaxonSupport the show

Are you looking for a kickass main character filled with flaws who has the fate of the world resting on her shoulders? Then Author Dennis K. Crosby's main character Kassidy Simmons may be your gal!Join author Dennis K. Crosby and me as we talk about his first urban fantasy novel, Death's Legacy, in this two-parter episode where next week we'll be talking about his sequel, Death's Debt. In this episode, we're talking about how having personal demons can sometimes make a person the best to deal with evil. Finishing this book literally kept me up all night and I'm so excited to start off this podcast by telling you all about this adventure! The beverage Dennis recommends to enjoy while reading this story is revealed in this episode!For more about Dennis, find him here:His website: http://www.denniskcrosby.com/His Book on GoodreadsHis Instagram @denniskcrosbyFor more insights on this podcast, our future guests, and where you can submit your questions, which'll be featured on the podcast, check out these links:My Website: sfaxon.comTikTok @s_faxonFacebook Instagram @s_faxonIf you really enjoyed this episode and you'd like to buy me a coffee, a beer, or a book, check out how you can do just that over on https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SFaxonSupport the show

Here's a peak behind the pen (and the mic) of some of the interviews we've done and the ones to come! Cheers, Dears will be premiering August 25th, so be sure to follow, download, and subscribe!Check out my page on Go Buy Me A Coffee for more details of how we got here OR check out my website for more about my creative endeavors.Support the show

If you're looking for a peak behind the pen at your favorite authors, then you've come to the right place. This is Cheers, Dears, the podcast where we're diving deep, chatting with authors about what makes their books unique, all while we sip their signature drink, the beverage they recommend we enjoy that compliment their stories.Author, creative warrior, and host, S. Faxon leads us through with literary quotes of the week, listener Q&A, and the signature recipes of the authors. Pick up your glass and get ready to cheers, dears!For more behind the scenes, follow me on TikTok or sign up for my newsletter here.Support the show