Description

In today's episode, you'll hear about how you can use genealogy research to mine for stories, characters, etc. Then, catch my chat with award-winning author of genealogical papers and of fiction, J. D. Edwards. You'll hear about some really interesting things, like:

• how he got started in writing
• winning multiple awards for his published genealogical papers
• using genealogical research and applying it to fictional writing
• his editing process and tips to ensure your writing will go smoother
• “research the publisher before you sign that contract.”
• what happens when a vanity publisher taints your book
• advice on working with Amazon if you’re self-publishing
• using flash fiction to bridge the gap between two series
• crucial things to do when worldbuilding

You can connect with J. D. on his website at http://faerierealm.50megs.com/, on Twitter @FaerieRealms, and on Instagram @Twyrch.

Kathleen can be found on Twitter @kfoxx_writes, @_badasswriters, and @FoxxEditorial. On Instagram, she's @kathleenfoxxwrites, @badasswriters_podcast, and @FoxxEditorial. Her websites are www.kathleenfoxx.com and www.foxxeditorial.com.