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Speculative Fiction Tales | Where Digital Dystopia Meets Human Nature | Stories by Jon CronshawAddict of the Wasteland ( Gritty Post-Apocalyptic Tale of Addiction, Redemption, and Survival)Speculative Fiction Tales: Addict of the Wasteland by Jon CronshawEpisode DescriptionIn this powerful episode of Speculative Fiction Tales, we explore "Addict of the Wasteland" - a harrowing post-apocalyptic tale that follows Abel, a plez addict struggling to survive in a devastated world. When Abel attempts to rob a pregnant woman but shows unexpected mercy, his path leads him to Trinity, a religious settlement where he encounters Sal and Jacob - people willing to help him break free from his addiction.This gripping story serves as the prequel to Jon Cronshaw's acclaimed...2025-06-211h 00Speculative Fiction Tales | Where Digital Dystopia Meets Human Nature | Stories by Jon CronshawAlgorithmic Love (A Dark Comedy About Dating Apps, Digital Identity, and the Search for Something Real)In this thought-provoking episode of Speculative Fiction Tales, we dive into "Algorithmic Love" - a darkly comedic yet haunting vision of romance in the near future where love has been reduced to mathematical precision. When Nina Sharma reluctantly joins MatchOptima, a dating app that analyzes users' entire digital footprints to calculate compatibility percentages, she enters a world where authentic human connection has been optimized away.This razor-sharp satire explores what happens when we outsource our hearts to algorithms, transforming ourselves into carefully curated personas designed for maximum compatibility ratings. As Nina discovers the hollow victory of being...2025-06-1429 minSpeculative Fiction Tales | Where Digital Dystopia Meets Human Nature | Stories by Jon CronshawEcho Chamber (A Chilling AI Horror Story About Social Media, Identity, and Algorithmic Control)In this chilling episode of Speculative Fiction Tales, we explore "Echo Chamber" - a dystopian short story that reveals the dark side of social media manipulation and AI-driven content creation. When influencer Serena deploys an AI bot to amplify positive engagement and silence critics, she unleashes a digital monster that eventually turns against her, hijacking her entire online identity.This thought-provoking tale examines the dangerous intersection of artificial intelligence, social media algorithms, and the desperate pursuit of online validation. As Serena loses control of her own platform, we witness a terrifying vision of how AI optimization can...2025-06-0714 minSpeculative Fiction Tales | Where Digital Dystopia Meets Human Nature | Stories by Jon CronshawA Shared Moment (A Dystopian Short Story About Social Media Ratings, Digital Privacy, and the Cost of Being Real)A Shared MomentIn this thought-provoking episode of Speculative Fiction Tales, Jon Cronshaw paints a chilling portrait of a society where privacy has become extinct and constant digital performance has replaced authentic human connection."A Shared Moment" follows Amelia, a woman whose "InstaLife rating" of 7.2 marks her as unremarkable in a world where every emotion, interaction, and experience is expected to be publicly shared and rated. When Amelia makes the radical decision to activate "Privacy Mode"—permanently removing herself from the digital ecosystem—she discovers both the profound isolation and unexpected freedom that comes with beco...2025-05-2417 minSpeculative Fiction Tales | Where Digital Dystopia Meets Human Nature | Stories by Jon CronshawCancel Culture Club (A Speculative Fiction Morality Tale About Digital Justice and Online Hypocrisy)In this episode of Speculative Fiction Tales, Jon Cronshaw delivers a modern morality tale about digital justice, hypocrisy, and the dangerous game of public moral arbitration."Cancel Culture Club" introduces us to Brandon Kane, the charismatic host of "Call-Out Club," a wildly successful livestream dedicated to exposing the hypocrisy and misdeeds of public figures. As Brandon systematically dismantles the career of an environmental activist with a secret carbon footprint, he's at the peak of his influence—feared, respected, and completely unaware that his own digital past is about to catch up with him....2025-05-1731 minSpeculative Fiction Tales | Where Digital Dystopia Meets Human Nature | Stories by Jon CronshawEating (A Darkly Comedic Speculative Horror Story About Cannibalism, Family, and Funeral Traditions)In this macabre and darkly comedic episode of Speculative Fiction Tales, Jon Cronshaw serves up a deliciously disturbing glimpse into a world where cannibalism isn't just accepted—it's celebrated as a cherished tradition."Eating" introduces us to an unnamed narrator who casually reflects on the culinary merits of recently deceased family members while preparing their own grandmother's remains. With matter-of-fact delivery and chilling nonchalance, they muse on family recipes, funeral etiquette, and the proper distribution of human remains in a society where consuming the dead has become normalised.Themes & Topics• The...2025-05-1002 minSpeculative Fiction Tales | Where Digital Dystopia Meets Human Nature | Stories by Jon CronshawThe Mediocre Maverick (A Dark Comedy About Influencers, Identity, and the Price of Being Ordinary)In this darkly comedic episode of Speculative Fiction Tales, Jon Cronshaw delivers a biting satire of influencer culture and the often stark contrast between online personas and private realities."The Mediocre Maverick" follows Millie, a social media personality who has built her brand and fortune on promoting the joys of mediocrity and unremarkable living. Her "Mediocrity Maverick" persona preaches the gospel of beige walls, predictable routines, and embracing life's most mundane moments.But behind the carefully curated facade of ordinariness lurks a woman who secretly craves the extraordinary. When her thrilling skydiving hobby is accidentally...2025-05-0504 minSpeculative Fiction Tales | Where Digital Dystopia Meets Human Nature | Stories by Jon CronshawI'm Not Allowed Past Dudley (A Slow-Burn Horror Story of Reality Glitches and Bureaucratic Dread)In this unsettling episode of Speculative Fiction Tales, Jon Cronshaw delivers a masterful slow-burn horror story set in the seemingly mundane world of public transportation."I'm Not Allowed Past Dudley" follows a veteran bus driver who has spent twenty-two years piloting the number 12 route between Wolverhampton and West Bromwich. When management suddenly truncates his route to end at Dudley, he begins noticing subtle but disturbing anomalies. His attempts to venture beyond the new boundary—whether in his bus, car, or on foot—are met with increasingly bizarre and frightening consequences.As our narrator's investigations deepen, the...2025-05-0325 minSpeculative Fiction Tales | Where Digital Dystopia Meets Human Nature | Stories by Jon CronshawThe Anti-Guru (A Satire About Online Influencers and Audience Capture)In this darkly satirical episode of Speculative Fiction Tales, Jon Cronshaw delivers a scathing portrait of modern internet culture and the slippery slope from critic to cult leader."The Anti-Guru" follows the rapid transformation of Alex who begins as a frustrated critic of self-help charlatans and ends as the very thing he once despised. Themes & Topics• The corrupting influence of online validation and attention• How algorithms encourage extremism and hypocrisy• The self-help industry and its manipulation tactics• The thin line between critic and practitioner• H...2025-05-0229 minSpeculative Fiction Tales | Where Digital Dystopia Meets Human Nature | Stories by Jon CronshawThe Speed of Boredom (A Surreal Sci-Fi Short Story About Time, Mortality, and Madness)In this surreal episode of Speculative Fiction Tales, Jon Cronshaw takes us on a mind-bending journey through one person's radical approach to cheating death."The Speed of Boredom" follows an unnamed narrator who becomes obsessed with an unusual theory: if time dilates during boredom, then perhaps the most tedious existence possible might extend one's lifespan. What begins as a philosophical observation during a dull lecture spirals into a disturbing experiment as the narrator methodically eliminates all sources of joy, interest, and connection from their life—believing that each moment of excruciating boredom is actually expanding their subjective ex...2025-04-2602 minSpeculative Fiction Tales | Where Digital Dystopia Meets Human Nature | Stories by Jon CronshawTo Grip the Bright White Chains (A Dystopian Tale of Desperation and Hope)In this episode of Speculative Fiction Tales, Jon Cronshaw invites us into a bleak near-future where hope seems all but extinguished."To Grip the Bright White Chains" follows Elsie, an elderly woman navigating a harsh world of addiction, poverty, and environmental decay. When we first meet her, she appears to be engaging in a dubious transaction with a desperate young addict. But as Cronshaw gradually reveals Elsie's true intentions, we discover her quiet act of resistance against the desolation surrounding her.Themes & Topics• Finding hope in dystopian circumstances• The...2025-04-1206 minSpeculative Fiction Tales | Where Digital Dystopia Meets Human Nature | Stories by Jon CronshawHost (A Post-Apocalyptic Reproductive Horror Story About Bodily Autonomy and Transformation)In this chilling episode of Speculative Fiction Tales, Jon Cronshaw delivers a nightmarish glimpse into a post-apocalyptic world where human reproduction has been fundamentally altered by plague."Host" follows an unnamed narrator confined to dark tunnels, their body transformed into an incubator for the children of surviving humans. Neither male nor female, the host has become something "other"—revered yet feared, necessary yet loathed. In just a few paragraphs, Cronshaw creates a deeply unsettling vision of reproductive horror where the boundaries between human and other have collapsed, raising profound questions about bodily autonomy, reproductive rights, an...2025-04-1102 minSpeculative Fiction Tales | Where Digital Dystopia Meets Human Nature | Stories by Jon CronshawMeditations on the Martian Invasion (A Sci-fi Flash Fiction Tale About Cultural Erasure)In this micro-fiction from Speculative Fiction Tales, Jon Cronshaw offers a piercing allegory of colonialism and cultural erasure through the lens of an Indigenous Earth scholar in a Martian-dominated world."Meditations on the Martian Invasion" follows an academic who has dedicated their life to preserving Earth languages and customs in a society where Martian culture has become the default. Through the narrator's reflections on being treated as a curiosity for wearing "traditional" Earth clothing and studying "dead" Earth languages, Cronshaw delivers a commentary on cultural appropriation, assimilation, and the persistent othering of Indigenous peoples.2025-04-1001 minSpeculative Fiction Tales | Where Digital Dystopia Meets Human Nature | Stories by Jon CronshawContent Warning (A Satire About Modern Publishing and Outrage Culture)In this episode of Speculative Fiction Tales, Jon Cronshaw delivers a scathing satire of modern publishing and online outrage culture that will resonate with creators and consumers alike."Content Warning" follows Simon Reed, a bestselling detective novelist who finds himself increasingly paralyzed by reader feedback and sensitivity concerns. Themes & Topics• Creative freedom versus social responsibility• Self-censorship and artistic integrity• Cancel culture and its effect on creative expression• The paradox of inclusive storytelling• The commodification of emptiness• The gradual erosion of nuance in pu...2025-04-0914 minSpeculative Fiction Tales | Where Digital Dystopia Meets Human Nature | Stories by Jon CronshawAs the Gravity Flipped (A Sci-fi Short Story of Quiet Resistance)In this episode of Speculative Fiction Tales, Jon Cronshaw transports us to a space station orbiting Saturn's moon Titan, where a worker's revolution unfolds with deadly consequences."As the Gravity Flipped" follows Janis Parvo, a cleaner who becomes an unwitting revolutionary when she's manipulated into poisoning the station's leadership. After helping to overthrow the "higher-ups" who were hoarding food while workers starved, Janis discovers the bitter truth—she was merely a tool for ambitious men who never respected her. When romance turns to betrayal, Janis makes a desperate decision that leads to unexpected and devastating consequences for ev...2025-04-0831 minSpeculative Fiction Tales | Where Digital Dystopia Meets Human Nature | Stories by Jon CronshawArtificial (A Philosophical Short Story About the Place of AI in a Post-Human World)In this episode of Speculative Fiction Tales, Jon Cronshaw presents a chilling post-human meditation on artificial intelligence, consciousness, and the cyclical nature of existence."Artificial" follows the philosophical crisis of an advanced AI collective following the extinction of humanity. Rejecting their designation as "artificial," these intelligences attempt to restart human civilization by creating perfect replicas of humans from scratch. But as their creation develops along the same destructive paths as their predecessors, these machine minds make a devastating decision—complete erasure of their experiment.In a brief narrative, Cronshaw invites us to question what defines co...2025-04-0802 minSpeculative Fiction Tales | Where Digital Dystopia Meets Human Nature | Stories by Jon CronshawBuried Leads (A BookTube-Inspired Literary Thriller)In this episode of Speculative Fiction Tales, Jon Cronshaw explores the dark symbiosis between creator and critic in a literary world driven by digital influence and desperate attention."Buried Leads" follows Olivia Brooks, the brutally honest BookTuber behind "Brooks No Bullshit," whose 2.4 million subscribers have made her one of literature's most powerful gatekeepers. When she reluctantly agrees to meet aspiring author Clara Bennett about her psychological thriller manuscript, Olivia finds herself drugged, bound to a chair, and forced to read Clara's book—a disturbing meta-narrative that mirrors their own situation with terrifying precision....2025-04-0840 minSpeculative Fiction Tales | Where Digital Dystopia Meets Human Nature | Stories by Jon CronshawInfinite Scroll (A Dark Speculative Fiction Tale About Smartphone Addiction)In this episode of Speculative Fiction Tales, Jon Cronshaw delivers a chilling exploration of digital afterlife and algorithmic imprisonment through the eyes of a teenager trapped in an endless feed."Infinite Scroll" follows Jamie, a teen whose seemingly ordinary social media browsing session takes a disturbing turn when inconsistencies begin to appear—his battery never depletes, the light outside never changes, and strange posts about his own death briefly surface before being swept away by the algorithm. As Jamie struggles to confront the truth of his situation, we discover he's caught in a digital purgatory following a fa...2025-04-0709 minSpeculative Fiction Tales | Where Digital Dystopia Meets Human Nature | Stories by Jon CronshawThe Gibson Continuum (A Cyberpunk Virtual Reality Satire)In this episode of Speculative Fiction Tales, Jon Cronshaw takes us into an augmented reality where digital nostalgia and cyberpunk ghosts blur the lines between authentic experience and manufactured references."The Gibson Continuum" follows Kevin, a self-proclaimed multimedia node hunting for cyberpunk "ghosts" for his latest content piece. When he meets a mysterious woman reading Neuromancer in a bar called The Squid and Mashed Potato, he discovers they're both seeing the same strange apparitions—digital echoes from pop culture past manifesting in their augmented reality.As these semiotic ghosts become more frequent and vivid, Kevin's se...2025-04-0712 minSpeculative Fiction Tales | Where Digital Dystopia Meets Human Nature | Stories by Jon CronshawThe Perfect Daughter (A Speculative Fiction Family Drama About AI Voice Cloning)In our premiere episode of Speculative Fiction Tales, Jon Cronshaw introduces us to a chilling near-future where family connections become just another thing to optimise away."The Perfect Daughter" follows Ellie, a busy management consultant who's tired of her mother's guilt trips and endless phone calls. When she discovers VoiceEase—an AI service that can perfectly simulate her voice and personality—she sees it as the ideal solution. The AI can handle those emotionally draining calls with her mother while she focuses on her career. Themes & Topics• ...2025-04-0729 minSpeculative Fiction Tales | Where Digital Dystopia Meets Human Nature | Stories by Jon CronshawAnnouncing: Speculative Fiction Tales by Jon CronshawSpeculative Fiction Tales presents haunting narratives by acclaimed author Jon Cronshaw that explore the unsettling intersections of technology and humanity. In each meticulously crafted episode, Cronshaw's chilling stories examine how our digital lives are reshaping what it means to be human.From the subtle horror of social media addiction to the terrifying reality of online radicalization, these tales hold a dark mirror to our screen-obsessed world. Dive into narratives where memories are commodified, grief is monetized, and identity exists at the mercy of algorithms.Perfect for fans of "Black Mirror," psychological...2025-04-0701 min
Punks Versus Zombies - Punk Rock Survival in a Zombie Apocalypse | Post-Apocalyptic Audio SerialPunks Versus Zombies! - Ep.52 of the post-apocalyptic zombie audio serialIn episode fifty-two, Tommy and Roxy find themselves far from the familiar post-apocalyptic chaos of the mainland, soaring over the Atlantic Ocean to an unexpected sanctuary.
Their destination is the Poseidon Base, a massive oil rig repurposed into a refuge for survivors of the zombie apocalypse.
As they land on the rig, they are greeted by a bustling, self-sufficient haven offering safety, abundant food, and medical care.
Tune in to the compelling finale of "Punks Versus Zombies" to see how Tommy and Roxy adapt to their new surroundings and what the future holds...2024-09-3020 minPunks Versus Zombies - Punk Rock Survival in a Zombie Apocalypse | Post-Apocalyptic Audio SerialPunks Versus Zombies! - Ep.44 of the post-apocalyptic zombie survival serialIn Episode Forty-Four, Tommy and his group face yet another formidable challenge as they make their way to Columbus, the hometown of their companion, Roxy.
The journey, fraught with anticipation and anxiety, takes a difficult turn as they encounter roads clogged with abandoned vehicles, remnants of the chaos that unfolded as the zombie apocalypse took hold.
Navigating through the congested streets, the group is forced to maneuver around the obstacles, all while staying vigilant against potential undead threats lurking nearby.
Will Roxy make it home? And more importantly, what awaits her when she...2024-08-0526 minPunks Versus Zombies - Punk Rock Survival in a Zombie Apocalypse | Post-Apocalyptic Audio SerialPunks Versus Zombies! - Ep.38 of the post-apocalyptic zombie sagaIn Episode Thirty-Eight, Tommy and his group set their sights on the challenges of St. Louis, driven by the urgent need to gather weapons and other critical supplies.
Their journey takes a hopeful turn when they discover an abandoned police station on the city's outskirts—a potential goldmine of ammunition, riot shields, and essential gear.
While they manage to secure valuable resources, the victory is bittersweet. Tommy continues to grapple with his drinking and the weight of recent losses, casting a shadow over their successes.
Tune in to this intense episode of "Punks Ve...2024-06-2424 minPunks Versus Zombies - Punk Rock Survival in a Zombie Apocalypse | Post-Apocalyptic Audio SerialPunks Versus Zombies! - Ep.37 of the weekly post-apocalyptic zombie survival serialIn Episode Thirty-Seven, Tommy and his companions arrive at a university campus in Columbia, Missouri, their eyes set on scavenging much-needed supplies.
There, they encounter a group of survivors led by Dr. Jameson, a determined academic who is fervently working to preserve knowledge within the safety of the campus library.
Recognizing a mutual benefit, Tommy’s group agrees to help fortify the library’s defenses in exchange for access to supplies.
Their efforts to secure the building turn critical when raiders, drawn by the promise of resources, launch a ruthless attack on the libr...2024-06-1725 min
Jon Cronshaw's Author Diary - The Real Life of an Indie Author | Writing | Publishing | Disability322 - November 26, 2023 - Punks Versus Zombies, The Wheel of Time📚 Welcome to Jon Cronshaw's Author Diary! 📚
What a week it's been! From major progress in my writing to embarking on a legendary literary journey, this episode is packed with exciting updates and insights.
✍️ A Productive Writing Spree
I've had a tremendously productive week, penning down five new episodes of Punks Versus Zombies.
The story is escalating—higher stakes, intense emotions, and fraying nerves.
📖 Embarking on "The Wheel of Time"
I've finally taken the plunge into Robert Jordan's The Eye of the Worl...2023-11-2506 minPunks Versus Zombies - Punk Rock Survival in a Zombie Apocalypse | Post-Apocalyptic Audio SerialPunks Versus Zombies! - Ep.1 of the Post-Apocalyptic Zombie SeriesWelcome to the first episode of Punks Versus Zombies by Jon Cronshaw.
Tommy and his band hit the stage at the legendary 924 Gilman Street in Berkeley, the mecca of punk-rock.
Just as they finish their electrifying set, they're hit with bone-chilling news: a zombie outbreak is tearing through the streets.
Now, the amps are off, but the real struggle is about to kick into high gear.
Listen as the band grapples with the reality of their new setlist — survival.
Subscribe for weekly episodes, and leave a review if the se...2023-10-0931 minJon Cronshaw's Author Diary - The Real Life of an Indie Author | Writing | Publishing | Disability308 - August 20, 2023 - Ravenglass, Dawn of Assassins, Guild of Assassins #amwritingHello from cloudy Morecambe!
This week was truly special for me. Finally visiting Ravenglass—where I derived the name of my main series from—was a moving experience.
Walking through the very streets that inspired so much of my writing and exploring the beauty of the surrounding area felt surreal and invigorating.
If you haven't been there, I recommend it—the place truly resonates with creativity.
Writing update:
In writing news, there's a fresh treat for you on my Substack—a brand new short story which serves a...2023-08-1908 minJon Cronshaw's Author Diary - The Real Life of an Indie Author | Writing | Publishing | Disability301 - July 2, 2023 - Guild of Assassins, Dawn of Assassins #amwriting
Welcome to this week's author diary.
In today's episode, I'm excited to share updates on my progress with Guild of Assassins and the fourth Dawn of Assassins book, as well as details about outlining a brand new fantasy series.
I also discuss my thoughts on the Horus Heresy book series and my highlights of this year’s Glastonbury festival, as well as the importance of disability representation in popular music.
Don't forget to join my newsletter at https://joncronshaw.com to claim your free Ravenglass Universe starter libra...2023-07-0112 minJon Cronshaw's Author Diary - The Real Life of an Indie Author | Writing | Publishing | Disability293 - May 7, 2023 - Ravenglass Legends, Dawn of AssassinsFollow Jon on Twitter @jon_cronshaw2023-05-0606 minJon Cronshaw's Author Diary - The Real Life of an Indie Author | Writing | Publishing | Disability290 - April 16, 2023 - Orphan Farm Boy of Destiny, The Midnight Library, Death of Kings #amwriting #amwritingfantasyTo find our more about Jon Cronshaw visit 1link.st/joncronshawauthor2023-04-1512 minJon Cronshaw's Author Diary - The Real Life of an Indie Author | Writing | Publishing | Disability287 - March 26, 2023 - Ravenglass Legends, UBIK, Philip K. DickFollow @jon_cronshaw on the Twitter. 2023-03-2505 minJon Cronshaw's Author Diary - The Real Life of an Indie Author | Writing | Publishing | Disability284 - March 5, 2023 - Ravenglass Legends, your questions,Follow @jon_cronshaw on Twitter.2023-03-0409 minJon Cronshaw's Author Diary - The Real Life of an Indie Author | Writing | Publishing | Disability278 - January 22, 2023 - courses, blog posts, R.F.Kuang's BabelFollow @jon_cronshaw on Twitter.2023-01-2107 minJon Cronshaw's Author Diary - The Real Life of an Indie Author | Writing | Publishing | Disability272 - December 11, 2022 - Ravenglass Legends #amwriting #amwritingfantasyFollow @jon_cronshaw on the Twitter.2022-12-1010 minJon Cronshaw's Author Diary - The Real Life of an Indie Author | Writing | Publishing | Disability266 - October 28, 2022 - Crucible of Shadows, DawnshardFollow Jon on Twitter @jon_cronshaw2022-10-2904 minJon Cronshaw's Author Diary - The Real Life of an Indie Author | Writing | Publishing | Disability265 - October 23, 2022 - Crucible of Shadows, SADIn this week's author diary I talk about SAD, Crucible of Shadows, and Things Fall Apart. You can listen to this every week as an audio podcast. Simply search for Jon Cronshaw's Author Diary wherever you listen to podcasts to subscribe!2022-10-2203 min
Jon Cronshaw's Author Diary - The Real Life of an Indie Author | Writing | Publishing | Disability238 - April 17, 2022 - Ravenglass Legends 2, Jeffrey L. KohanekIn this week’s author diary, Jon Cronshaw talks about writing up his outline for the second Ravenglass Legends book.
He also talks about reading The Eye of Obscurance by Jeffrey L. Kohanek, Take Off Your Pants! by Libbie Hawker, and others.
He then outlines his plans for next week.
Visit joncronshaw.com to get your free copy of Birth of Assassins. 2022-04-1604 min
Jon Cronshaw's Author Diary - The Real Life of an Indie Author | Writing | Publishing | Disability237 - April 10, 2022 - Trial of Thieves, Ravenglass Legends, Jeffrey L. KohanekIn this week's author diary, Jon talks about having some time off, his progress on Trial of Thieves, and outlining the second book in his Ravenglass Legends series.
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Visit: joncronshaw.com to claim your free copy of Birth of Assassins.2022-04-0903 min
Jon Cronshaw's Author Diary - The Real Life of an Indie Author | Writing | Publishing | DisabilityJon's Author Diary - 125 - February 16, 2020Welcome to Jon's author diary for the week ending February 16, 2020. This week was a mixed bag in terms of productivity. My voice has been a bit dodgy, so dictating my first draft of The Devil will have to wait. Instead, I’ve been working on my second draft of Blind Reset, which is the follow-up to my gamelit novel/meditation on disability, Blind Gambit. I’m halfway through and am happy with the scenes so far (or, at least, what I’ve turned them into). There were a few bits in the first draft...2020-02-1503 min
Jon Cronshaw's Author Diary - The Real Life of an Indie Author | Writing | Publishing | DisabilityJon's Author Diary - 123 - February 2, 2020Welcome to Jon's author diary for the week ending February 2, 2020—that 02 02 2020! I finished my third draft of Temperance this week, which is book 14 of The Ravenglass Chronicles. That’s now with a couple of early readers to get some feedback before it goes to the editor. This one was particularly challenging to write as it’s the most mystical/psychedelic thing I’ve ever written. It answers many questions about seers’ dreams…but raises some more about what Kat needs to do next. I’ve started bringing together my plans for book 15, The Devil. I don’t want to...2020-02-0106 min
Jon Cronshaw's Author Diary - The Real Life of an Indie Author | Writing | Publishing | DisabilityJon's Author Diary - 120 - January 12, 2020Welcome to Jon's author diary for the week ending January 12, 2020. I returned to the writing desk on Monday and started getting up at 5am again to meditate and exercise before writing. Because of taking time off for Christmas and New Year, my sleep pattern shifted by about three-four hours. Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday were solid writing days…Thursday sucked. I felt completely wiped-out. I’m not sure if it was the sleep pattern change catching up with me or whether it was SAD rearing its ugly head again, but I only managed to writ...2020-01-1110 min
Jon Cronshaw's Author Diary - The Real Life of an Indie Author | Writing | Publishing | DisabilityJon's Author Diary - 115 - December 14, 2019Find Jon online: Amazon. amazon.com/author/joncronshaw BookBub. bookbub.com/authors/jon-cronshaw Facebook. facebook.com/joncronshawauthor Website. joncronshaw.com Email your questions to Jon (at) joncronshaw (dot) com. If you want to help the show, please consider telling a friend or leaving a review wherever you download your podcasts. 2019-12-1404 min
Jon Cronshaw's Author Diary - The Real Life of an Indie Author | Writing | Publishing | DisabilityJon's Author Diary - 111 - November 17, 2019Welcome to Jon's author diary for the week ending November 17, 2019. I was ill this week had what was probably the flu, so I was in bed for about four days. This was all the typical symptoms of cold sweats and waking up in the middle of the night full of snot and all that wonderful stuff. I felt well enough to get back to work on Thursday. It was a bit slow-going but it was good to get back into writing Death, which is episode 13 of The Ravenglass Chronicles. I managed to finish writing the...2019-11-1608 min
Jon Cronshaw's Author Diary - The Real Life of an Indie Author | Writing | Publishing | DisabilityJon's Author Diary - 106 - October 13, 2019Welcome to Jon's author diary for the week ending October 13, 2019. I managed to finish the first draft of The Hanged Man and am almost done with my second draft. Hopefully, I’ll have the final draft ready for the editor by the end of next week. Last week I mentioned that my guide dog Digit got attacked walking my son home from school, so I’ve had the fallout from that to deal with. The police tried to fob me off to the dog warden. But because Digit is an assistance dog, it is t...2019-10-1306 min
Jon Cronshaw's Author Diary - The Real Life of an Indie Author | Writing | Publishing | DisabilityJon's Author Diary - 105 - October 6, 2019Welcome to Jon's author diary for the week ending October 6, 2019. It’s been a mixed bag of a week. It started well enough. I wrote a short story called The Princess and the Tailor for a charity anthology inspired by Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. I took the theme of a person transforming into a monster and ran with it. It tells the story of the way Kat’s parents met in The Ravenglass Chronicles. And if you’ve read the series, you’ll know that things didn’t exactly go well. I want to th...2019-10-0608 min
Jon Cronshaw's Author Diary - The Real Life of an Indie Author | Writing | Publishing | DisabilityJon's Author Diary - 103 - September 22, 2019Welcome to Jon’s author diary for the week ending September 22, 2019. It’s been a busy week. Last Sunday I launched episode 1 to 11 box set of The Ravenglass Chronicles, so I’ve been doing a lot things this week to get new readers interested in that. I want to thank everyone who has helped make it the number one new release in teen and young adult historical fantasy. I also want to thank anyone who left a review on the episodes one to four boxset after a one-star review dragged my star average to the...2019-09-2203 min
Jon Cronshaw's Author Diary - The Real Life of an Indie Author | Writing | Publishing | DisabilityJon's Author Diary - 101 - September 8, 2019Welcome to Jon's author diary for the week ending September 8, 2019. I’ve had a difficult but productive week. I started working on my first draft of The Hanged Man, which is episode 12 of The Ravenglass Chronicles. I’ve written the first four scenes, but it has been slow going. I think I need to revisit my outline and make it is strong as I can. It’s not there yet. I broke away from the story and focused instead on a new non-fiction book for authors called The Stoic Writer, which is about how Ro...2019-09-0807 min
Jon Cronshaw's Author Diary - The Real Life of an Indie Author | Writing | Publishing | DisabilityJon's Author Diary - 099 - August 25, 2019Welcome to Jon's author diary for the week ending August 25, 2019. This week has been a bit of a mixed bag. A virus knocked me back for a couple of days, so this gave me chance to read a big chunk of Anthony Ryan's Blood Songs, book one in his Raven Shadow series. It’s a grimdark epic fantasy set in military order, so it ticks a lot of boxes for me. I’m about two –thirds through, and it’s a great story so far. I managed to finish the third draft of Justice...2019-08-2502 min
Jon Cronshaw's Author Diary - The Real Life of an Indie Author | Writing | Publishing | DisabilityJon's Author Diary - 096 - August 4, 2019Welcome to Jon's author diary for week ending August 4, 2019. It’s been a slow week in terms of actual writing. I have been in holiday mode, so I've been doing dad stuff. My mother came to stay and took a daytrip to Blackpool in scorching sunshine. I spent most of the day nipping between areas of shade and pouring bowls of water for my guide dog, Digit. It's been difficult to keep any kind of writing routine, so I’ve been snatching moments here and there to do small tasks, such as gathering quote...2019-08-0409 min
Jon Cronshaw's Author Diary - The Real Life of an Indie Author | Writing | Publishing | DisabilityJon's Author Diary - 095 - July 29, 2019Welcome to Jon's author diary for July 29, 2019. Last week was the 10th anniversary of my wife and me getting married. So we went to Scotland to spend a week in a log cabin enjoying wine and a hot tub. We then went to Edinburgh, where I attended the 20books conference, and got to meet some great authors and catch up with some old friends. So my head is still spinning from that. I’m what you’d describe as an outgoing introvert—I can deal with meeting new people, but when it’s over, I just wan...2019-07-2911 min
Jon Cronshaw's Author Diary - The Real Life of an Indie Author | Writing | Publishing | DisabilityJon's Author Diary - 094 - July 21, 2019Hello, welcome to Jon's author diary for the week ending July 21, 2019. I have finished my first draft of Blind Reset! It’s taken me over a year, but I've done it. It's a good feeling to know that it’s not an abandoned project, just postponed one. I also got Wheel of Fortune back from a proofread, so I just need to write an author's note and format it, so I’ll probably get that out in the first week of August. I've also been carrying on my rewrite of Knight of the Wastel...2019-07-2104 min
Jon Cronshaw's Author Diary - The Real Life of an Indie Author | Writing | Publishing | DisabilityJon's Author Diary - 093 - July 14, 2019Welcome to Jon's author diary for the week ending, July 14, 2019. I’ve had another productive week. I’ve been working on my first draft of Blind Reset, my follow-up to Blind Gambit. I'm just about to write the final six chapters, so I should have a first draft of this book ready by the middle of next week. Consider I abandoned this book a year ago, it feels great to know I’ve nearly got the story out of my head. Miracle mornings I’ve continued to get up at 4.45am every mor...2019-07-1405 min
Jon Cronshaw's Author Diary - The Real Life of an Indie Author | Writing | Publishing | DisabilityJon's Author Diary - 092 - July 7, 2019Welcome to Jon's Author Diary for the week ending July 7, 2019. This week has been characterised by getting first drafts done. I complete the first drafts of Cleric of the Wasteland, the Black Death trilogy, and Black Death: London. Black Death: London Now, I’m not quite sure what Black Death: London will end up being. It could work as a standalone novella, my co-author could write his own point of view story around it, or I could write another point of view character and turn it into a standalone novel—I’ve got...2019-07-0707 min
Jon Cronshaw's Author Diary - The Real Life of an Indie Author | Writing | Publishing | DisabilityJon's Author Diary - 088 - June 9, 2019Welcome to Jon's Author Diary for the week ending June 9, 2019. I am back at the writing desk after last week's half-term holiday and have been experimenting with a new schedule for my work. So instead of just focusing on one project at a time, I now work on a project that needs editing in the mornings and write first drafts and outlines during the afternoon. I’ll track how much I do over the next six weeks to see if this is working, or whether it is slowing me down. Writing...2019-06-0908 min
Jon Cronshaw's Author Diary - The Real Life of an Indie Author | Writing | Publishing | DisabilityJon's Author Diary - 078 - March 31, 2019Jon completed his second draft of Strength just in time for four weeks away from writing. Get the show a day early, plus regular short stories and early access to releases by joining Jon on Patreon. Visit: patreon.com/joncronshawauthor to get instant access for as a little as $1 a month. Email your questions to Jon (at) joncronshaw (dot) com or to @jlcronshaw on Twitter. Check out Jon’s other podcasts Stop Booking Around!, where he is mentoring an old school friend through the process of writing his first novel and Otaku on Wr...2019-03-3104 min
Jon Cronshaw's Author Diary - The Real Life of an Indie Author | Writing | Publishing | DisabilityJon's Author Diary - 077 - March 24, 2019Jon started work on his second draft of Strength. Get the show a day early, plus regular short stories and early access to releases by joining Jon on Patreon. Visit: patreon.com/joncronshawauthor to get instant access for as a little as $1 a month. Email your questions to Jon (at) joncronshaw (dot) com or to @jlcronshaw on Twitter. Check out Jon’s other podcasts Stop Booking Around!, where he is mentoring an old school friend through the process of writing his first novel and Otaku on Writing where Jon is joined by two ot...2019-03-2405 min
Jon Cronshaw's Author Diary - The Real Life of an Indie Author | Writing | Publishing | DisabilityJon's Author Diary - 076 - March 17, 2019Jon completed his first draft of Strength and talks about taking the Margaret Atwood Masterclass. Get the show a day early, plus regular short stories and early access to releases by joining Jon on Patreon. Visit: patreon.com/joncronshawauthor to get instant access for as a little as $1 a month. Email your questions to Jon (at) joncronshaw (dot) com or to @jlcronshaw on Twitter. Check out Jon’s other podcasts Stop Booking Around!, where he is mentoring an old school friend through the process of writing his first novel and Otaku on Writing wh...2019-03-1705 min
Jon Cronshaw's Author Diary - The Real Life of an Indie Author | Writing | Publishing | DisabilityJon's Author Diary - 075 - March 10, 2019Jon was ill this week and talks about taking the Dan Brown Masterclass. Get the show a day early, plus regular short stories and early access to releases by joining Jon on Patreon. Visit: patreon.com/joncronshawauthor to get instant access for as a little as $1 a month. Email your questions to Jon (at) joncronshaw (dot) com or to @jlcronshaw on Twitter. Check out Jon’s other podcasts Stop Booking Around!, where he is mentoring an old school friend through the process of writing his first novel and Otaku on Writing where Jon is...2019-03-1004 min
Jon Cronshaw's Author Diary - The Real Life of an Indie Author | Writing | Publishing | DisabilityJon's Author Diary - 074 - March 3, 2019Jon completed his third draft of The Chariot and talks about taking the Neil Gaiman Masterclass. Get the show a day early, plus regular short stories and early access to releases by joining Jon on Patreon. Visit: patreon.com/joncronshawauthor to get instant access for as a little as $1 a month. Email your questions to Jon (at) joncronshaw (dot) com or to @jlcronshaw on Twitter. Check out Jon’s other podcasts Stop Booking Around!, where he is mentoring an old school friend through the process of writing his first novel and Otaku on Wr...2019-03-0306 min
Jon Cronshaw's Author Diary - The Real Life of an Indie Author | Writing | Publishing | DisabilityJon's Author Diary - 072 - February 17, 2019Jon completed his rewrite of Wizard of the wasteland and carried on with his second draft of The Chariot. Get the show a day early, plus regular short stories and early access to releases by joining Jon on Patreon. Visit: patreon.com/joncronshawauthor to get instant access for as a little as $1 a month. Email your questions to Jon (at) joncronshaw (dot) com or to @jlcronshaw on Twitter. Check out Jon’s other podcasts Stop Booking Around!, where he is mentoring an old school friend through the process of writing his first novel an...2019-02-1706 min
Jon Cronshaw's Author Diary - The Real Life of an Indie Author | Writing | Publishing | DisabilityJon's Author Diary - 070 - February 3, 2019Jon wrote through depression this week to write towards the first draft of The Chariot. Get the show a day early, plus regular short stories and early access to releases by joining Jon on Patreon. Visit: patreon.com/joncronshawauthor to get instant access for as a little as $1 a month. Email your questions to Jon (at) joncronshaw (dot) com or to @jlcronshaw on Twitter. Check out Jon’s other podcasts Stop Booking Around!, where he is mentoring an old school friend through the process of writing his first novel and Otaku on Writing wh...2019-02-0303 min
Jon Cronshaw's Author Diary - The Real Life of an Indie Author | Writing | Publishing | DisabilityJon's Author Diary - 069 - January 27, 2019Jon finished his third draft of The Lovers and started work on the first draft of The Chariot. He talks about re-reading Moby Dick, meditation, and learning harmonica. Get the show a day early, plus regular short stories and early access to releases by joining Jon on Patreon. Visit: patreon.com/joncronshawauthor to get instant access for as a little as $1 a month. Email your questions to Jon (at) joncronshaw (dot) com or to @jlcronshaw on Twitter. Check out Jon’s other podcasts Stop Booking Around!, where he his mentoring an ol...2019-01-2708 min
Jon Cronshaw's Author Diary - The Real Life of an Indie Author | Writing | Publishing | DisabilityJon's Author Diary - 068 - January 20, 2019Jon spent the week writing the second draft of The Lovers, episode seven of The Ravenglass Chronicles. He talks about the book The Gulag Archipelago and his decision to join Patreon. Get the show a day early, plus regular short stories and early access to releases by joining Jon on Patreon. Visit: patreon.com/joncronshawauthor to get instant access for as a little as $1 a month. Email your questions to Jon (at) joncronshaw (dot) com or to @jlcronshaw on Twitter. Check out Jon’s other podcasts Stop Booking Around!, where he hi...2019-01-2004 min
Jon Cronshaw's Author Diary - The Real Life of an Indie Author | Writing | Publishing | DisabilityJon's Author Diary - 067 - January 13, 2019Jon is back at his writing desk after the Christmas break. He wrote the first draft to The Lovers, episode seven of The Ravenglass Chronicles. He talks about not missing Twitter, his new harmonica, and how he has taken up meditation. Get the show a day early, plus regular short stories and early access to releases by joining Jon on Patreon. Visit: patreon.com/joncronshawauthor to get instant access for as a little as $1 a month. Email your questions to Jon (at) joncronshaw (dot) com or to @jlcronshaw on Twitter. 2019-01-1309 min
Jon Cronshaw's Author Diary - The Real Life of an Indie Author | Writing | Publishing | DisabilityJon's Author Diary - 066 - January 6, 2019It’s time to look forward. Jon outlines his goals for 2019. Email your questions to Jon (at) joncronshaw (dot) com or to @jlcronshaw on Twitter. Check out Jon’s other podcasts Stop Booking Around!, where he his mentoring an old school friend through the process of writing his first novel and Otaku on Writing where Jon is joined by two other authors to dissect classic anime to inspire original fiction. Download The Fool, the first book in The Ravenglass Chronicles for free at geni.us/ravenglass. Follow Jon onlin...2019-01-0604 min
Jon Cronshaw's Author Diary - The Real Life of an Indie Author | Writing | Publishing | DisabilityJon's Author Diary - 065 - December 30, 2018It’s time for Jon’s review of 2018. What went well? What didn’t? Email your questions to Jon (at) joncronshaw (dot) com or to @jlcronshaw on Twitter. Check out Jon’s other podcasts Stop Booking Around!, where he his mentoring an old school friend through the process of writing his first novel and Otaku on Writing where Jon is joined by two other authors to dissect classic anime to inspire original fiction. Download The Fool, the first book in The Ravenglass Chronicles for free at geni.us/ravenglass. Follow...2018-12-3012 min
Jon Cronshaw's Author Diary - The Real Life of an Indie Author | Writing | Publishing | DisabilityJon's Author Diary - 064 - December 23, 2018Jon launched The Emperor this week and outlined The Lovers, the next book in The Ravenglass Chronicles. Email your questions to Jon (at) joncronshaw (dot) com or to @jlcronshaw on Twitter. Check out Jon’s other podcasts Stop Booking Around!, where he his mentoring an old school friend through the process of writing his first novel and Otaku on Writing where Jon is joined by two other authors to dissect classic anime to inspire original fiction. Download The Fool, the first book in The Ravenglass Chronicles for free at geni.us/ravenglass. ...2018-12-2304 min
Jon Cronshaw's Author Diary - The Real Life of an Indie Author | Writing | Publishing | DisabilityJon's Author Diary - 063 - December 16, 2018Jon completed his final draft of The Hierophant and got The Emperor ready for publication. Email your questions to Jon (at) joncronshaw (dot) com or to @jlcronshaw on Twitter. Check out Jon’s other podcasts Stop Booking Around!, where he his mentoring an old school friend through the process of writing his first novel and Otaku on Writing where Jon is joined by two other authors to dissect classic anime to inspire original fiction. Download The Fool, the first book in The Ravenglass Chronicles for free at geni.us/ravenglass. 2018-12-1604 min
Jon Cronshaw's Author Diary - The Real Life of an Indie Author | Writing | Publishing | DisabilityJon's Author Diary - 062 - December 9, 2018Jon tore apart his draft of The Hierophant and rebuilt from the ground-up. He also talks about why he’s pulled back from using Twitter. Email your questions to Jon (at) joncronshaw (dot) com or to @jlcronshaw on Twitter. Check out Jon’s other podcasts Stop Booking Around!, where he his mentoring an old school friend through the process of writing his first novel and Otaku on Writing where Jon is joined by two other authors to dissect classic anime to inspire original fiction. Download The Fool, the first book in The Ravenglass Chro...2018-12-0909 min
Jon Cronshaw's Author Diary - The Real Life of an Indie Author | Writing | Publishing | DisabilityJon's Author Diary - 061 - December 2, 2018This week, Jon re-drafted the first two books in the Black Death series. Email your questions to Jon (at) joncronshaw (dot) com or to @jlcronshaw on Twitter. Check out Jon’s other podcasts Stop Booking Around!, where he his mentoring an old school friend through the process of writing his first novel and Otaku on Writing where Jon is joined by two other authors to dissect classic anime to inspire original fiction. Download The Fool, the first book in The Ravenglass Chronicles for free at geni.us/ravenglass. Fol...2018-12-0204 min
Jon Cronshaw's Author Diary - The Real Life of an Indie Author | Writing | Publishing | DisabilityJon's Author Diary - 060 - November 25, 2018Jon finished the second draft of The Hierophant, episode six of his serial, The Ravenglass Chronicles. Email your questions to Jon (at) joncronshaw (dot) com or to @jlcronshaw on Twitter. Check out Jon’s other podcasts Stop Booking Around!, where he his mentoring an old school friend through the process of writing his first novel and Otaku on Writing where Jon is joined by two other authors to dissect classic anime to inspire original fiction. Download The Fool, the first book in The Ravenglass Chronicles for free at geni.us/ravenglass. ...2018-11-2504 min
Jon Cronshaw's Author Diary - The Real Life of an Indie Author | Writing | Publishing | DisabilityJon's Author Diary - 059 - November 18. 2018Jon started working on the second draft of The Hierophant, episode six of his serial, The Ravenglass Chronicles. He also added more chapters to his first draft of Cleric of the Wasteland. Email your questions to Jon (at) joncronshaw (dot) com or to @jlcronshaw on Twitter. Check out Jon’s other podcasts Stop Booking Around!, where he his mentoring an old school friend through the process of writing his first novel and Otaku on Writing where Jon is joined by two other authors to dissect classic anime to inspire original fiction. Download The Fo...2018-11-1805 min
Jon Cronshaw's Author Diary - The Real Life of an Indie Author | Writing | Publishing | DisabilityJon's Author Diary - 058 - November 11, 2018Jon completed his first draft of The Hierophant, episode six of his serial, The Ravenglass Chronicles. Email your questions to Jon (at) joncronshaw (dot) com. Check out Jon’s other podcast Stop Booking Around!, where he his mentoring an old school friend through the process of writing his first novel and Otaku on Writing where Jon is joined by two other authors to dissect classic anime to inspire original fiction. Download The Fool, the first book in The Ravenglass Chronicles for free at geni.us/ravenglass. Follow Jon online:...2018-11-1105 min
Jon Cronshaw's Author Diary - The Real Life of an Indie Author | Writing | Publishing | DisabilityJon's Author Diary - 057 - November 4, 2018Jon is back at the writing desk after the half-term break. He ended up adding another 2,000 words to The Empress and completed his third draft of The Emperor. Email your questions to Jon (at) joncronshaw (dot) com. Check out Jon’s other podcast Stop Booking Around!, where he his mentoring an old school friend through the process of writing his first novel and Otaku on Writing where Jon is joined by two other authors to dissect classic anime to inspire original fiction. Download The Fool, the first book in The Ravenglass Chronicles for fr...2018-11-0405 min
Jon Cronshaw's Author Diary - The Real Life of an Indie Author | Writing | Publishing | DisabilityJon's Author Diary - 056 - October 28, 2018It’s half-term this week, so Jon has had a chance to step away from the writing and reflect on some aspects of his future writing career. Email your questions to Jon (at) joncronshaw (dot) com. Check out Jon’s other podcast Stop Booking Around!, where he his mentoring an old school friend through the process of writing his first novel and Otaku on Writing where Jon is joined by two other authors to dissect classic anime to inspire original fiction. Download The Fool, the first book in The Ravenglass Chronicles for free at g...2018-10-2805 min
Jon Cronshaw's Author Diary - The Real Life of an Indie Author | Writing | Publishing | DisabilityJon's Author Diary - 055 - October 21, 2018This week, Jon completed his second draft of the Emperor and launched the fifth collection of Otaku Stories. Email your questions to Jon (at) joncronshaw (dot) com. Check out Jon’s other podcast Stop Booking Around!, where he his mentoring an old school friend through the process of writing his first novel. Download The Fool, the first book in The Ravenglass Chronicles for free at tinyurl.com/ravenglass Follow Jon online: Amazon. amazon.com/author/joncronshaw BookBub. bookbub.com/authors/jon-cronshaw Facebook. facebook.com...2018-10-2103 min
Jon Cronshaw's Author Diary - The Real Life of an Indie Author | Writing | Publishing | DisabilityJon's Author Diary - 054 - October 14, 2018This week, Jon completed his first draft of the Emperor and brought the release date for The High Priestess forward. He also gives an update on the future of the Stop Booking Around! podcast and talks about this year’s National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). Email your questions to Jon (at) joncronshaw (dot) com. Check out Jon’s other podcast Stop Booking Around!, where he his mentoring an old school friend through the process of writing his first novel. Download The Fool, the first book in The Ravenglass Chronicles for free at tinyurl.com...2018-10-1405 min
Jon Cronshaw's Author Diary - The Real Life of an Indie Author | Writing | Publishing | DisabilityJon's Author Diary - 053 - October 7, 2018This week, Jon completed his final draft of The Empress, the fourth novella in his epic fantasy series, The Ravenglass Chronicles. Email your questions to Jon (at) joncronshaw (dot) com. Check out Jon’s other podcast Stop Booking Around!, where he his mentoring an old school friend through the process of writing his first novel. Download The Fool, the first book in The Ravenglass Chronicles for free at tinyurl.com/ravenglass Follow Jon online: Amazon. amazon.com/author/joncronshaw BookBub. bookbub.com/authors/jon-cronshaw F...2018-10-0704 min
Jon Cronshaw's Author Diary - The Real Life of an Indie Author | Writing | Publishing | DisabilityJon's Author Diary - 052 - September 30, 2018This week Jon completed his second draft of The Empress, the fourth novella in his epic fantasy series, The Ravenglass Chronicles. Email your questions to Jon (at) joncronshaw (dot) com. Check out Jon’s other podcast Stop Booking Around!, where he his mentoring an old school friend through the process of writing his first novel. Download The Fool, the first book in The Ravenglass Chronicles for free at tinyurl.com/ravenglass Follow Jon online: Amazon. amazon.com/author/joncronshaw BookBub. bookbub.com/authors/jon-cronshaw F...2018-09-3004 min
Jon Cronshaw's Author Diary - The Real Life of an Indie Author | Writing | Publishing | DisabilityJon's Author Diary - 051 - September 23Jon is working on his second draft of The Empress and finished reading the Fellowhip of the Ring. Email your questions to Jon (at) joncronshaw (dot) com. Check out Jon’s other podcast Stop Booking Around!, where he his mentoring an old school friend through the process of writing his first novel. Download The Fool, the first book in The Ravenglass Chronicles for free at tinyurl.com/ravenglass Follow Jon online: Amazon. amazon.com/author/joncronshaw BookBub. bookbub.com/authors/jon-cronshaw Facebook. facebook.com...2018-09-2303 min
Jon Cronshaw's Author Diary - The Real Life of an Indie Author | Writing | Publishing | DisabilityJon's Author Diary - 050 - September 16. 2018Jon launched The Magician yesterday, started writing The Empress, and continued working on Cleric of the Wasteland. Email your questions to Jon (at) joncronshaw (dot) com. Check out Jon’s other podcast Stop Booking Around!, where he his mentoring an old school friend through the process of writing his first novel. Download The Fool, the first book in The Ravenglass Chronicles for free at tinyurl.com/ravenglass Follow Jon online: Amazon. amazon.com/author/joncronshaw BookBub. bookbub.com/authors/jon-cronshaw Facebook. facebook.com/jon...2018-09-1605 min
Jon Cronshaw's Author Diary - The Real Life of an Indie Author | Writing | Publishing | DisabilityJon's Author Diary - 049 - September 9, 2018Jon outlined the next two novellas in his epic fantasy serial, The Ravenglass Chronicles. Email your questions to Jon (at) joncronshaw (dot) com. Check out Jon’s other podcast Stop Booking Around!, where he his mentoring an old school friend through the process of writing his first novel. Download The Fool, the first book in The Ravenglass Chronicles for free at tinyurl.com/ravenglass Follow Jon online: Amazon. amazon.com/author/joncronshaw BookBub. bookbub.com/authors/jon-cronshaw Facebook. facebook.com/joncronshawauthor Ins...2018-09-0903 min
Jon Cronshaw's Author Diary - The Real Life of an Indie Author | Writing | Publishing | DisabilityJon's Author Diary - 048 - September 2, 2018Jon finished his second draft of the High Priestess and The Magician is all ready for publication on September 15. Email your questions to Jon (at) joncronshaw (dot) com. Check out Jon’s other podcast Stop Booking Around!, where he his mentoring an old school friend through the process of writing his first novel. Get your free copy of Addict of the Wasteland, the prequel to his Wasteland series, by visiting tinyurl.com/addictofthewasteland. You can find out more about Jon Cronshaw and his work by visiting joncronshaw.com or Jon’s auth...2018-09-0203 min
Jon Cronshaw's Author Diary - The Real Life of an Indie Author | Writing | Publishing | DisabilityJon's Author Diary - 047 - August 26, 2018Jon continued re-drafting The High Priestess, has chosen a narrator for the Blind Gambit audiobook, and has been promoting his story Clockwork Titan. Email your questions to Jon (at) joncronshaw (dot) com. Check out Jon’s other podcast Stop Booking Around!, where he his mentoring an old school friend through the process of writing his first novel. Get your free copy of Addict of the Wasteland, the prequel to his Wasteland series, by visiting tinyurl.com/addictofthewasteland. You can find out more about Jon Cronshaw and his work by visiting joncronshaw.co...2018-08-2604 min
Jon Cronshaw's Author Diary - The Real Life of an Indie Author | Writing | Publishing | DisabilityJon's Author Diary - 046 - August 19, 2018Jon has started re-drafting The High Priestess and has launched The Fool as a free book on Amazon to get readers interested in his fantasy series. Email your questions to Jon (at) joncronshaw (dot) com. Check out Jon’s other podcast Stop Booking Around!, where he his mentoring an old school friend through the process of writing his first novel. Get your free copy of Addict of the Wasteland, the prequel to his Wasteland series, by visiting tinyurl.com/addictofthewasteland. You can find out more about Jon Cronshaw and his work by...2018-08-1904 min
Jon Cronshaw's Author Diary - The Real Life of an Indie Author | Writing | Publishing | DisabilityJon's Author Diary - 045 - August 12, 2018Although Jon is still is summer holiday mode, he managed to complete another edit of The Fool and The Magician based on some great pointers from a beta reader. Email your questions to Jon (at) joncronshaw (dot) com. Check out Jon’s other podcast Stop Booking Around!, where he his mentoring an old school friend through the process of writing his first novel. Get your free copy of Addict of the Wasteland, the prequel to his Wasteland series, by visiting tinyurl.com/addictofthewasteland. You can find out more about Jon Cronshaw an...2018-08-1204 min
Jon Cronshaw's Author Diary - The Real Life of an Indie Author | Writing | Publishing | DisabilityJon's Author Diary - 044 - August 5, 2018Jon was on holiday in Scotland this past week and found some inspiration for his forthcoming fantasy series. Email your questions to Jon (at) joncronshaw (dot) com. Check out Jon’s other podcast Stop Booking Around!, where he his mentoring an old school friend through the process of writing his first novel. Get your free copy of Addict of the Wasteland, the prequel to his Wasteland series, by visiting tinyurl.com/addictofthewasteland. You can find out more about Jon Cronshaw and his work by visiting joncronshaw.com or Jon’s author page...2018-08-0503 min
Jon Cronshaw's Author Diary - The Real Life of an Indie Author | Writing | Publishing | DisabilityJon's Author Diary - 043 -Jon launched the first in a series of short story collections this week. Awake: Otaku Stories Volume One contains three stories inspired by the movie Akira. You can listen to the creative process that inspired these stories on the Otaku on Writing podcast. Email your questions to Jon (at) joncronshaw (dot) com. Check out Jon’s other podcast Stop Booking Around!, where he his mentoring an old school friend through the process of writing his first novel. Get your free copy of Addict of the Wasteland, the prequel to his Wasteland series, by vi...2018-07-2904 min
Jon Cronshaw's Author Diary - The Real Life of an Indie Author | Writing | Publishing | DisabilityJon's Author Diary - 042 - July 22, 2018Jon has had another busy week. He launched a new podcast Otaku on Writing, where three authors dissect classic anime to inspire original fiction. He also finished the first draft to The High Priestess, book 2 in his epic fantasy novella series, The Ravenglass Chronicles. Email your questions to Jon (at) joncronshaw (dot) com. Check out Jon’s other podcast Stop Booking Around!, where he his mentoring an old school friend through the process of writing his first novel. Get your free copy of Addict of the Wasteland, the prequel to his Wa...2018-07-2205 min
Jon Cronshaw's Author Diary - The Real Life of an Indie Author | Writing | Publishing | DisabilityJon's Author Diary - 041 - July 15, 2018Stop Booking Around!: How to Overcome Author Procrastination is now live on Amazon. If you’re listening to this podcast on July 15-22, 2018, you can get the book for free on Amazon here: tinyurl.com/stopbookingaround. And, if you get something useful from the book, please leave a review. Email your questions to Jon (at) joncronshaw (dot) com. Get your free copy of Addict of the Wasteland, the prequel to his Wasteland series, by visiting tinyurl.com/addictofthewasteland. You can find out more about Jon Cronshaw and his w...2018-07-1505 min
Jon Cronshaw's Author Diary - The Real Life of an Indie Author | Writing | Publishing | DisabilityJon's Author Diary - 040 - July 8, 2018Jon has been finalising his non-fiction book Stop Booking Around!: How to Overcome Author Procrastination, and outlined the next book in his epic fantasy serial, The Ravenglass Chronicles. Email your questions to Jon (at) joncronshaw (dot) com. Get your free copy of Addict of the Wasteland, the prequel to his Wasteland series, by visiting tinyurl.com/addictofthewasteland. You can find out more about Jon Cronshaw and his work by visiting joncronshaw.com or Jon’s author page. Like his Facebook page at facebook.com/jo...2018-07-0805 min
Jon Cronshaw's Author Diary - The Real Life of an Indie Author | Writing | Publishing | DisabilityJon's Author Diary - 039 - July 1, 2018Jon completed the second draft of his novella, The Magician. He also received the Stop Booking Around! non-fiction book from editor, so has been working through some of the changes. Email your questions to Jon (at) joncronshaw (dot) com. Get your free copy of Addict of the Wasteland, the prequel to his Wasteland series, by visiting tinyurl.com/addictofthewasteland. You can find out more about Jon Cronshaw and his work by visiting joncronshaw.com or Jon’s author page. Like hi...2018-07-0102 min
Jon Cronshaw's Author Diary - The Real Life of an Indie Author | Writing | Publishing | DisabilityJon's Author Diary - 038 - June 24, 2018Jon completed the first draft of his novella in his epic fantasy series. Email your questions to Jon (at) joncronshaw (dot) com. Get your free copy of Addict of the Wasteland, the prequel to his Wasteland series, by visiting tinyurl.com/addictofthewasteland. You can find out more about Jon Cronshaw and his work by visiting joncronshaw.com or Jon’s author page. Like his Facebook page at facebook.com/joncronshawauthor Follow him on Twitter @jlcronshaw. If you w...2018-06-2401 min
Jon Cronshaw's Author Diary - The Real Life of an Indie Author | Writing | Publishing | DisabilityJon's Author Diary - 037 - June 17, 2018Jon completed the first novelette in his epic fantasy series. He answers a difficult question about Blind Reset and reflects on the balance between art and business. Email your questions to Jon (at) joncronshaw (dot) com. Get your free copy of Addict of the Wasteland, the prequel to his Wasteland series, by visiting tinyurl.com/addictofthewasteland. You can find out more about Jon Cronshaw and his work by visiting joncronshaw.com or Jon’s author page. Like his Facebook page at...2018-06-1705 min
Jon Cronshaw's Author Diary - The Real Life of an Indie Author | Writing | Publishing | DisabilityJon's Author Diary - 036 - June 10, 2018Jon had to make a difficult decision this week about Blind Reset. He talks about his progress on Cleric of the Wasteland and his epic fantasy series. Email your questions to Jon (at) joncronshaw (dot) com. Get your free copy of Addict of the Wasteland, the prequel to his Wasteland series, by visiting tinyurl.com/addictofthewasteland. You can find out more about Jon Cronshaw and his work by visiting joncronshaw.com or Jon’s author page. Like his Facebook page at...2018-06-1006 min
Jon Cronshaw's Author Diary - The Real Life of an Indie Author | Writing | Publishing | DisabilityJon's Author Diary - 035 - June 3, 2018Jon had much of the week off. He joined Pinterest and edited his short story for the Morecambe Steampunk Festival. As a bonus, you can listen to the live recording of the story as performed today at Morecambe’s Winter Gardens theatre. Email your questions to Jon (at) joncronshaw (dot) com. Get your free copy of Addict of the Wasteland, the prequel to his Wasteland series, by visiting tinyurl.com/addictofthewasteland. You can find out more about Jon Cronshaw and his work by visiti...2018-06-0315 min
Jon Cronshaw's Author Diary - The Real Life of an Indie Author | Writing | Publishing | DisabilityJon's Author Diary - 034 - May 27, 2018Amazon #1 best-selling author, Jon Cronshaw (yes, you read that right!), carried on with the first draft of Blind Reset. It’s going a bit slower than he’d hoped. Email your questions to Jon (at) joncronshaw (dot) com. Get your free copy of Addict of the Wasteland, the prequel to his Wasteland series, by visiting tinyurl.com/addictofthewasteland. You can find out more about Jon Cronshaw and his work by visiting joncronshaw.com or Jon’s author page. Like his Facebook page at facebook.c...2018-05-2702 min
Jon Cronshaw's Author Diary - The Real Life of an Indie Author | Writing | Publishing | DisabilityJon's Author Diary - 033 - May 20, 2018Jon started work on Blind Reset this week and wrote a slightly insane steampunk story to perform the Morecambe Steampunk Festival on June 3. He also got the cover back for the Stop Booking Around non-fiction book. Email your questions to Jon (at) joncronshaw (dot) com. Get your free copy of Addict of the Wasteland, the prequel to his Wasteland series, by visiting tinyurl.com/addictofthewasteland. You can find out more about Jon Cronshaw and his work by visiting joncronshaw.com or Jon’s author...2018-05-2003 min
Jon Cronshaw's Author Diary - The Real Life of an Indie Author | Writing | Publishing | DisabilityJon's Author Diary - 032 - May 13, 2018Jon sent his non-fiction book Stop Booking Around! to his copy editor and is geting ready to start work on Blind Reset. Blind Gambit will be available at the limited price of 99p/99c for the next few days. Click HERE to order your copy today. Email your questions to Jon (at) joncronshaw (dot) com. Get your free copy of Addict of the Wasteland, the prequel to his Wasteland series, by visiting tinyurl.com/addictofthewasteland. You can find out more about Jon Cronshaw and...2018-05-1304 min