Show Notes:
Interview 1 - Dianna
Has awesome accent - mixed
Published first book in 2023
5 words Fantasy Romance, Romantasy, Indi, Addictive
First book to reclaim a Kingdom
Wrote during maternity leave - baby was good sleep
Took academic approach to self publishing so was aware of requirements
1 round of edits for each of her books
Tips: Do your research, treat it like a business, network with fellow Indie Authors and book stores.
So many great Indie book stores in perth
Next book in Feb is interconnected and late next year adding gothic to the repertoire
Ideal writing is silence
Not a plotter - writes on her couch scene by scene.
Where the Excerpt Came From:
First Chapter Of Sand and Silk
Guest Bio:
Claire wrote her first book before she knew how to write the alphabet. It consisted of scribbling on a page and having her sister illustrate the page next to it. She has since refined her books to include actual words. Claire has a background in Psychology. She loves writing fantasy romance books because it allows her to explore social themes in new worlds, intense emotions, the formation and shifting of identities, the power of love, and the enduring bonds of friendship. Claire lives in Australia with her husband and two children. She is obsessed with beaches, picnics, and sunshine. Often in combination with a good book. Her favourite authors include Sarah J Maas, Renee Ahdieh, Carissa Broadbent, and Tahereh Mafi.
Booklist:
Amazon Link:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0C2VKVGT6?ingress=0&visitId=e954c41a-5bd1-4130-92d1-450b1d305f71&ccs_id=e25d2668-e181-42b3-8cf1-0de32a2a8585
Links
Contact
Website: https://www.clairebutlerauthor.com/
Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/clairebutlerauthor/?etsrc=sdt
TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@clairebutlerauthor
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/clairebuterauthor
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088303994334
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clairebutlerauthor/
Contact Finding Elara
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/FindingElara
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/findingelara/
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@findingelarapodcast
Contact BCP
Discord: https://discord.gg/Ap8EWpPn
BCP Website: www.bcpcreative.com.au
BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bcp.creative/
BCP facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577758720164
Contact Paul
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paul.van.der.mey.2025
Forrest.chat: http://forrest.chat/episodes
Contact Chris
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chris.ilsley.5
In Collaboration with:
This Event has been sponsored by the Australian Cultural Fund
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Music by: @keysofmoonmusic
Name: The epic hero
