In this episode A.N. Caudle shares her journey as a debut author in the romantasy genre, discussing the intricacies of writing, self-publishing, and marketing. She delves into the differences between romantasy and traditional fantasy, her writing process, and the importance of community support. She also offers valuable insights on balancing writing with family life, the significance of feedback, and the challenges of navigating reader reviews. With a focus on authenticity and personal voice, A.N. Caudle inspires aspiring authors to pursue their passion and connect with their audience.

Keywords

A.N. Caudle, Romantasy, self-publishing, writing process, marketing strategies, author community, book recommendations, editing, reader engagement, writing advice

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to A.N. Caudle and Romantasy

01:38 Defining Romantasy vs. Fantasy

06:04 The Journey to Becoming a Writer

08:41 Writing Process: Plotting vs. Pantsing

11:17 Editing: From Draft to Final Product

15:15 Building a Writing Community

19:53 The Evolution of the Realms In Peril Trilogy

22:05 Creative Process of Writing Romantasy

27:16 Journey to Self-Publishing

31:12 Audiobook Production

36:40 Special Editions and Book Signings

41:33 Balancing Writing with Daily Life

46:32 Marketing Strategies for Authors

55:38 Writing Techniques and Stylistic Choices

01:02:54 Finding Inspiration and Support in the Community

Recommendations

The Writing Gals Facebook Group

WordHippo.com for creative inspiration

Guest Links

Instagram | TikTok: @ancaudleauthor

Website: https://www.ancaudle.com/

Amazon author page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0CT969NHG

Host

Instagram | TikTok: @kkalbabooks

Email: k.k.alba.books@gmail.com

Recorded with Riverside.fm.

Music by Denis Pavlov from Pixabay.