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Author Podcast Show

By Lauren Eason

Hi! My name is Lauren Eason (also known as Lady Rowan on Inkitt) and welcome to my author podcast show where I talk about books, writing, and all the cool things I run across while researching for my novels. I think it's cool to have an immersive world for readers as I deep dive into the dark and macabre. Hope you enjoy!

Be sure to check out my blog at my author website at www.laureneason.com along where I keep you up to date on the latest. You can also find me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!
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Author Podcast ShowFeb 25, 2022

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Vanity vs. Hybrid
Feb 25, 202226:59
Authors Beware
Feb 18, 202253:49
Don't Sleep on Indie Publishers
Feb 04, 202221:12
Book News for a New Year

Book News for a New Year

Hello, fellow listeners!

I have exciting news for 2022 and what's coming out this year from your fellow writer and podcaster: Me! I hope you're ready for some exciting books, author interviews, writing tips, and more!

Jan 14, 202217:42
Navigating Negative Feedback
Nov 13, 202121:20
NaNoWriMo: Tips and Tricks
Nov 05, 202118:17
Halloween Short Story Special: The Deal
Oct 31, 202110:28
Short Horror Story Feature: Hellhounds
Oct 22, 202116:50
Short Horror Story Feature: The Death Party

Short Horror Story Feature: The Death Party

Catherine Jordan spins a horrific tale in her story "The Death Party" where a Halloween Party set in the 1840s turns from harmless fun to down right deadly.

To learn more about Catherine Jordan and her writings, check out her website and social media. Links are listed below!

www.catherinejordan.com

www.facebook.com/CatherineJordanBooks

www.twitter.com/CatherineBooks

From Catherine Jordan:

With two novels to my credit and a third on the way, I've been featured in a variety of and on-line publications and anthologies: A Community of Writers, Undead Living, Strange Magic, Bitter Sweet, Hellbent, After the Pandemic, (all published by Sunbury Press) and Crossing Lines, Feral, and most recently Don’t Turn Out the Lights, A Tribute to Alvin Schwartz’s Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark. I contribute articles to Harrisburg’s social magazine, TheBurg. I have edited a memoir, A Dot on the Wall, by Martha Squaresky, and a yet to be published horror novel Hammer and Blood, by Fortress Publishing. I have also served as an award judge, and I facilitate writing courses and critique groups. Presently, I serve as the review coordinator for horrortree.com, and the email announcement manager for the HWA.

Oct 15, 202125:27
Author Interview with Christian Fecht
Oct 13, 202149:27
Short Horror Story Feature: One Missed Letter
Oct 08, 202126:47
Short Horror Story Feature: Halloween Headlines
Oct 01, 202117:32
Short Horror Story Features: The Fortune Teller & Halfway Down Throshmore Street
Sep 24, 202138:35
Short Horror Story Feature: No Photographs, Please
Sep 17, 202129:03
Short Horror Story Feature: Sylvia's Pictures

Short Horror Story Feature: Sylvia's Pictures

Short Horror Story Feature #1:

From: DJ Tyrer

Title: Sylvia's Pictures

Originally Published: Voices From A Coma #2 (November 2014)

Synopsis: Sylvia sits alone in her room, drawing pictures of The Raggedy Man. She and her step-mother don't get on and when her step-mother announces that she is pregnant, Sylvia retorts that The Raggedy Man will be coming to take her away. Tensions rise until, one day, Sylvia announces "He's here" and her step-mother hears movement in the house and is left wondering if The Raggedy Man will just take Sylvia or will come for her and her baby too...

Links/Social Media:

https://djtyrer.blogspot.co.uk/

https://www.facebook.com/DJTyrerwriter/

Twitter: @DJTyrer

Other Works:

The Bluebells (Tales from the Moonlit Path) - read it at: https://talesmoonlitpath.com/fiction-3/the-bluebells-by-dj-tyrer/

Faces (Frost Zone Zine issue 4) - read it at: https://frostzonezine.com/faces/

Escape Room (Trembling With Fear) - read it at: https://horrortree.com/trembling-with-fear-05-23-21/

Parts of the Soul (Sirens Call issue 54) - Free to download from: http://www.sirenscallpublications.com/pdfs/SirensCallEZine_Summer2021.pdf

Black and Red (urban horror ebook) and Cosmic Joke (ebook, with Joseph Bouthiette, Jr.) - Free to download from: https://atlanteanpublishing.wordpress.com/pdf-issues/

The Yellow House (novella, paperback and Kindle): https://www.amazon.com/Yellow-House-D-J-Tyrer/dp/1490433295/

Everything Had Been Normal in Pandemic Unleashed (paperback and Kindle): https://www.amazon.com/Pandemic-Unleashed-Skywatcher-Press/dp/B09CK6TX6D

Sep 10, 202116:45
New Releases and Updates
Sep 03, 202118:23
Trope Season: Science Fiction
Aug 20, 202128:32
Trope Season: Epic Fantasy
Aug 13, 202126:05
Trope Season: Teen Fiction
Aug 06, 202127:26
Trope Season: Crime Fiction
Jul 30, 202121:21
Trope Season: Horror
Jul 23, 202126:11
Trope Season: Romance
Jul 16, 202126:34
First Chapter Review: The Last Magus
Jul 02, 202101:14:46
First Chapter Review: The Time Travels of Tristan and Troy
Jun 25, 202138:37
Author Interview: Anthologies

Author Interview: Anthologies

Listen in as I interview author Rowan Hill and we discuss what it takes to get your flash fiction, short stories, and novelettes published in anthologies. We deep dive into the submission and payment process and how you can get started if you want to be a part of this unique experience. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the episode!

You can find Rowan Hill at:

https://www.facebook.com/WriterRowanHill

https://twitter.com/WriterRowanHill

https://www.writerrowanhill.com/

To be a part of the show, visit laureneason.com to contact me.

Jun 18, 202101:08:57
First Chapter Book Review: The Gap Between You and Me

First Chapter Book Review: The Gap Between You and Me

I was so excited to see a fun and interesting story come across my podcast! Join me with my first time reviewing a fanfiction story called The Gap Between You and I on Inkitt by fellow Inkitt author Yoongi_is_Oppa.

To see more work by them, visit their social media below:

Inkitt Profile: https://www.inkitt.com/Kakashisenpai12

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/Kakashi_is_my_dude

To be featured on my podcast either for a book review or for an author interview, please visit my website at http://www.laureneason.com/



Jun 04, 202139:48
Plots & Subplots

Plots & Subplots

We all may know what a plot is, but let me give you a few tips on how to outline one. Listen in as I talk about plotting and sub plotting your stories.

May 21, 202120:25
First Chapter Book Review: The Unborn Joel

First Chapter Book Review: The Unborn Joel

Nothing screams demonic more than an entity that murders people. Listen in as I review the first chapter of The Unborn Joel by Kookie, a fellow Inkitt author.

To find Kookie and their work visit the links below:

www.inkitt.com/cookiewrites27

www.instagram.com/sugarkuges_27


May 14, 202136:49
Author Interview: Self-Publishing

Author Interview: Self-Publishing

Want to take a deep dive into self-publishing? Listen in as I interview author Tracy Eire about her self-publishing experience, marketing techniques, and more!

Tracy Eire is the author of The Dead Set Series and Cardinal Machines Series. Check her out at the links below:

Author Website: https://www.tracyeire.site/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/TracyEire

Instagram: https://instagram.com/TracyEire

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tracy.eire.writer/

May 07, 202144:24
First Chapter Book Review: The Silent Witness

First Chapter Book Review: The Silent Witness

The Goddess of the moon yearned for the human below. What she didn't know was her decision would shatter the realms. Join me as Will and I delve into a world of myth in Kim Appelgryn's The Silent Witness.

Find Kim Appelgryn on her social media platforms:

Inkitt.com/kimappelgryn

twitter.com/AppelgrynKim

instagram.com/appelgrynkim

If you'd like to be part of the show, visit my website at www.laureneason.com and fill out a form. I'd love to hear from you!

Apr 23, 202147:19
An Interview: Boarding Schools and Mystery

An Interview: Boarding Schools and Mystery

Can anyone be trusted? Listen in as I interview Francie about her upcoming tell-all book based on her days in a boarding school that took punishments too far. We dive into books, spirituality, and the criminal, so some topics may be triggering to listeners. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the episode!

Apr 16, 202101:01:06
First Chapter Book Review: Class Dismissed

First Chapter Book Review: Class Dismissed

There's something strange happening in Amory's sleepy little town. Listen in as Will and I review the first chapter from VV.C's Class Dismissed. To support the author, visit them on their Inkitt page at www.inkitt.com/viviana_chavez

To follow me on social media and Inkitt, visit my link tree at: https://linktr.ee/laureneason

To be a part of our reviews on my podcast, submit the form at:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScN-SEmJkvBGBpVJB5HzLfh2YkDmR6qoLw-Mfa5sg3hZHNLRQ/viewform?usp=pp_url

Apr 09, 202134:20
Author Interview: Mystic Writer

Author Interview: Mystic Writer

Mystic Writer graces my podcast with some insightful and hard-hitting topics about writing, podcasting, and book reviews. Listen in as we talk about different aspects that influence writing and how to support fellow authors with genuine critiques.

If you'd like to follow Mystic Writer on her different platforms, visit the links below:

https://www.inkitt.com/Mystic_Writer1

https://twitter.com/MysticWriter3

https://anchor.fm/mystical-mode

https://instagram.com/mystical.mode

If you would like to be featured on my podcast or would like to follow me, visit my link tree. It will give you all the important links to my social media and inkitt platform! If you would like to have your book reviewed, click on the world symbol under my Inkitt Author Page!

https://linktr.ee/laureneason


Apr 02, 202101:18:27
First Chapter Book Review: Michael: Last Angel of Earth

First Chapter Book Review: Michael: Last Angel of Earth

What if the angel that was supposed to save the world was the cause of its destruction? Join Will and I as we read through another first chapter in Gabriel Garcia's Michael: Last Angel of Earth. Find this book among others at www.inkitt.com/gabriel14 and follow him on instagram at @arbiter283

If you would like your first chapter to be reviewed on my podcast, simply fill out the form at the link below:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScN-SEmJkvBGBpVJB5HzLfh2YkDmR6qoLw-Mfa5sg3hZHNLRQ/viewform?usp=pp_url


Mar 29, 202101:10:32
Author Interview: Michael: Last Angel of Earth

Author Interview: Michael: Last Angel of Earth

Join me as I chat with Gabriel Garcia, the author of Michael: Last Angel of Earth. We dive deep into the archives of history dating back centuries to places all over the globe as we talk about inspiration for his many novels. If you'd like to check out his work for yourself, find him on Inkitt at: www.inkitt.com/gabriel14

If you would like to be featured for an author interview or would like your work reviewed on my podcast, message me at lauren.eason.le@gmail.com or fill out the First Chapter Review form below:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScN-SEmJkvBGBpVJB5HzLfh2YkDmR6qoLw-Mfa5sg3hZHNLRQ/viewform?usp=pp_url

Mar 26, 202101:01:57
First Chapter Book Review: I Hear You

First Chapter Book Review: I Hear You

What would you do if everyone around you sounded like a song you recognized? Let's find out what's going on in this town in Nebraska as we dive into another review of the book I Hear You by Magnus_K.

Author Profile: https://www.inkitt.com/Magnus_K

If you would like to be reviewed on my podcast, visit my profile at inkitt.com/LadyRowan and fill out the form under the world symbol.

Mar 19, 202101:29:46
Author Interview: The Silent Witness

Author Interview: The Silent Witness

Join me as we talk about Kim Appelgryn's debut novel The Silent Witness. Kim goes into detail about the mythology and lore behind her story and the publishing process. Stick around because we have a lot of writing tips to give away!

Find her on Inkitt!

https://www.inkitt.com/kimappelgryn

Mar 17, 202101:06:14
First Chapter Book Review: The Silver Lining

First Chapter Book Review: The Silver Lining

Who doesn't like a little murder, mystery, and mayhem? Join me and my guest, Will, as we review the first chapter of the book titled "The Silver Lining" by Inkitt author, Holliefur.

Author Page: https://www.inkitt.com/holliefur

Book Link: https://www.inkitt.com/stories/thriller/665963

Mar 12, 202130:54
First Chapter Book Review: My Demon King

First Chapter Book Review: My Demon King

Listen in as I and my guest host review the first chapter of My Demon King by Shama. Get ready to be hot and bothered! This episode is explicit with sexual content and language.

Author profile: https://www.inkitt.com/Shama242 

You can read the full story at https://www.inkitt.com/stories/horror/648282?ink_source=reviews.index&ink_block=reviews&ink_page_number=&ink_metric=

Feb 26, 202139:38
Book Covers and Promotions

Book Covers and Promotions

I am judging your book by its cover - and so is everyone else. Having your book stand out is important if you're looking for readers. Don't let bad photoshop be the reason why your book isn't successful. Listen in as I talk about the do's and don'ts of book covers and visual art promotions.

Feb 17, 202128:07
Marketing Your Book

Marketing Your Book

You've written this great book and it's finally gone live! So...now what? The worst thing you can do is do nothing. You'll have to put in some legwork behind your story to have it seen by the masses. Listen in as I give you some of the tips I've learned to help market and promote yourself. (Yes, even for free.)

Feb 12, 202130:45
The Many Faces of Editing

The Many Faces of Editing

You've wrote a book and now you need help with editing. With research, you discover there's a whole slew of different types of editing out there. I'm here to break some of those types down and recommend which ones would be the best for your book.

Feb 05, 202127:18
Character Development

Character Development

What drives your character and cements them within the reader's mind? Listen in as I talk about tips on how to get your character in shape. It's time to go from flat to 3-dimensional!

Jan 29, 202129:30
Tips for Worldbuilding

Tips for Worldbuilding

Whether your characters are on a treacherous quest through mountainous terrain or a kingdom is at war with creatures that threaten their lands, one thing is certain: WORLDBUILING. Join me as I give tips on how to create their perfect world for their novel.

Jan 22, 202130:42
Where I am Now

Where I am Now

It's been awhile since we've chatted. Come sit down while I explain where I've been and what I'm currently working on now.

Jan 15, 202117:41
Music and Writing

Music and Writing

Everyone has a favorite song or artist - and we listen to them while we write. Listen in as I talk about different music genres and how the songs we listen to help mold our stories.

For my playlists to my stories on Inkitt, visit: https://www.youtube.com/user/Mercyellaful

Nov 03, 202014:29
Horror Tropes

Horror Tropes

Why do we love being scared? We know when a ghoul is about to jump out at us but it gets us. Every. Single. Time. Listen in as I talk about some common horror tropes we see in film and books.

Oct 27, 202023:39
My Own Work: Every Waking Dream

My Own Work: Every Waking Dream

I thought it would be fun to share some of my own writing through a podcast. I chose to read the first chapter of my new young adult thriller on Inkitt titled Every Waking Dream. You can read the story for free through my Inkitt platform at https://www.inkitt.com/LadyRowan

Oct 22, 202027:56
The Monkey's Paw: A Reading

The Monkey's Paw: A Reading

Halloween isn't complete without a spooky story that has withstood test and time. I hope you enjoy the reading of The Monkey's Paw by W. W. Jacobs.

Oct 09, 202025:41
For Your Scaring Pleasure

For Your Scaring Pleasure

Who doesn't like to read spooky stories right before going to bed? Listen in as I talk about my favorite horror and mystery authors along with their movie adaptations and computer games.

Oct 06, 202027:02