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The Entrepreneurial JourneyEntrepreneurship in Creative Careers | The Entrepreneurial JourneyCreative artists, whether painters, authors, photographers, sculptors, or any other field where their blood, sweat, and tears generate something special and unique, eventually have to figure out a way to generate income from their hard work. But how do you switch hats from artist to entrepreneur? Today, we're thrilled to welcome Nova McBee, author of the award-winning "Calculated" series, to discuss how to look at your creative work as a commodity.
"The Entrepreneurial Journey with Dave Wescott" is a weekly podcast airing LIVE at 9:15 a.m. PST on Dave's YouTube, Facebook, and LinkedIn profiles, and available ahead...2025-05-1527 min
Dragons and DraftsEpisode Four- Traditional Publishing vs Indie Publishing and our writing process Welcome back to Dragons and Drafts today we are doing an introduction to the different types of publishing! We are also going to be discussing our individual writing process with you! Let’s dive in! See the books and authors we mentioned below.Kris’s Book Choices:Traditional published authors Brandon Sanderson MistbornJames Clear Atomic Habits Hannah Nicole Maehrer Assistant to the VillianN.K. Jemisin The Fifth SeasonRachel Gillig One Dark WindowIndi...2025-03-0624 min
No Higher Calling2024 Reading Challenge (Quarter 3)As we wrap up another quarter of 2024, I share the books that I've been reading.
The Bucket List Family by Jessica Gee
Simulated by Nova McBee
The Silver Chair by C. S. Lewis
Love Without Borders by Angela Braniff
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
Family Driven Faith by Voddie Baucham
Mere Motherhood by Cindy Rollins
Twelve Extraordinary Women by John MacArthur
Resources:
NHC Blog: 2024 Reading Challenge (Quarter 3)
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Okie BookcastDragons, Serial Killers, and Martin Short - Book Recs with J, Hannah, and YA author Candace KadeText the Bookcast and say "hi"!Welcome to the July edition of Your Next Great Read! J and Hannah are joined by YA author, Candace Kade, to talk books. We cover a ton of ground - everything from murder mysteries to teen angst to Japanese dragons. Something for every reader!Get ready to fill your TBR list with more great books.Connect with Candace: website | InstagramGet Candace's Books: Enhanced | HybridConnect with Hannah: website | Twitter | Instagram CandaceCalculated - Nova McBeeSuspended in...2024-07-2355 min
Literary ClubEpisode 71 - Yellowface, Calculated, The Last Daughter of York, If You Ask Me, The Letter Tree, Dear Henry Love EdithClick this link to get $5 off at book outlet and to connect with us on Goodreads https://linktr.ee/theliteraryclubpodcast . You can also connect with us at literaryclubpodcast@gmail.com and @literaryclubpodcastYellowface by R.F. KuangCalculated by Nova McBee The Last Daughter of York by Nicola CornickIf You Ask Me by Libby HubscherThe Letter Tree by Rachel FordhamDear Henry Love Edith by Becca Kinzer 2024-07-0236 minNo Higher Calling2024 Reading Challenge (Quarter 2)Hear what books I've been reading this quarter!
1. Son of Hamas by Mosab Hassan Yousef
2. The Voyage of the Dawn Treader by C. S. Lewis
3. When Your Child is 6 to 12 by John M. Drescher
4. Really Very Crunchy by Emily Morrow
5. How Can I Feel Productive as a Mom? by Esther Engelsma
6. Be Your Child's Pediatrician by Rachel Weaver
7. A Lifelong Love by Gary Thomas
8. Mind the Gap by Terrie Chappell
9. Heartfelt Hospitality by Terrie Chappell
10. The Railway Children by E. Ne...2024-06-2736 min
The Rebel Author Podcast204 From Book to Film with Fan Investors with Nova McBeeEpisode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
How fan-backed film development works
Developing an indie series into a movie
Creating contacts for character research
Writing characters who are different from us
Creating rich settings
This week’s question is: what’s the best writing conference or event you’ve been to?
Recommendation of the week is: Smart Brevity by Jim Vandehei
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Exploring the Blank Page039: Brittany EdenWhimsical, magical, and so sweet, you guys are going to love our conversation with Brittany Eden. She was so fun to chat with! We talked about how she got started writing, her new books Wishes and Hearts, and touch a little on her time in the circus — yes, the actual circus! Sit back and enjoy this conversation with Brittany Eden.
The blank page is beautiful. — Brittany Eden
A former Circus dweller, Brittany writes lyrical stories of heart transformation with a timeless, feminine voice. Find out more about her stories at b...2023-06-0928 min
Exploring the Blank Page038: Tamara GirardiWe have been wanting to get Tamara Girardi on the podcast for over a year now, and we are so excited she's chatting with us today! Not only is Tamara an awesome author, but she also happens to be an English teacher. In this episode, she shares how so teaches her creative writing classes, a little about her new duology with WiseWolf, and she may mention her favorite cupcake flavor that will have everyone's mouths watering. We know you are going to enjoy this episode!
"It is so critical that you surround yourself with...2023-06-0244 min
Fantastical Truth159. What If Your Genius Math Skills Got You in Trouble with the Mob? | Calculated with Nova McBeeNova McBee pilots into our studio to share inspirations for Calculated plus its sequels and a movie in development.2023-04-251h 08
MadLit Musings with Jaime Jo WrightDivergent or Something Better? - Guest Author, Nova McBeeJoin Jaime Jo Wright on MadLit Musings as she sits down with YA Author Nova McBee to chat about her super popular book series "Calculated" and the Hollywood movie franchise that's in the works to rival Divergent! 2023-04-2533 min
Exploring the Blank Page031: CJ MilacciIf you've been thinking about kickstarting a project, this episode is for you! Even if you aren't thinking about Kickstarter, you'll still get so much out of this episode. We're chatting with author and Kickstarter queen CJ Milacci. CJ shares so much wisdom on writing and Kickstarter — you don't want to miss this episode!
"Writing is such a nice, enjoyable, crazy process." —CJ Milacci, author of Recruit of Talionis
CJ Milacci writes stories for teens and young adults with heart-pounding action and hope. As a referee, she’s always relearning the hard lesson...2023-04-1438 min
Exploring the Blank Page030: Welcome to Season ThreeWe're officially back with season three! We give a quick update on where in the world we've been for the past two years (a lot of all over the place) and gush about what we've been reading and what we have coming up this season (we're so excited!)
We hope you enjoy this episode (and season) as much as we have.
Have a question for Emilie or Christen? Leave us a message by clicking the "message" button at anchor.fm/exploringtheblankpage
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PJC MediaCalculated -- Write Stuff -- 3/6/2023 Set in Shanghai and Seattle, Calculated is a gritty, modern day blend of the Count of Monte Cristo and Mission Impossible.
She has many names – Octavia, Double 8, Phoenix, Josephine. She’s a math prodigy, a calculating genius and everyone wants her.
In seventeen-year-old Jo River’s complicated world of numbers, there’s no such thing as coincidence. When she is betrayed by someone she loves, kidnapped by the world’s most wanted smuggler, and forced to use her talent to shore up a criminal empire, Jo deems her gift a curse—until she meets Red.
Fello...2023-03-0830 min
The Tricia Goyer ShowWorld Travel, Passion for Story, and the Calculated series with Nova McBeeSet in Shanghai and Seattle, Calculated is a gritty, modern-day blend of the Count of Monte Cristo and Mission Impossible.
She has many names – Octavia, Double 8, Phoenix, Josephine. She’s a math prodigy, a calculating genius and everyone wants her.
In seventeen-year-old Jo River’s complicated world of numbers, there’s no such thing as coincidence. When she is betrayed by someone she loves, kidnapped by the world’s most wanted smuggler, and forced to use her talent to shore up a criminal empire, Jo deems her gift a curse—until she meets Red.
Fellow capti...2023-02-2448 min
DIY MFA Radio427: Path to Publishing: An Author’s Experience with the Rapid Release Model - InterviewToday, I have the pleasure of interviewing Nova McBee. We’ll be talking about the rapid release model and her book series Calculated. Nova McBee is an avid traveler and culture nerd who has lived and worked in Europe, the Middle East and Asia for half her life. She speaks multiple languages, including Mandarin, and lived in China for more than a decade. She thrives on complex plots, adventure, making cross-cultural connections and coffee. She currently resides in the beautiful Pacific Northwest with her husband and three children. Calculated is currently in development to become a major mo...2022-09-1451 min
The Story BlenderNova McBeeAfter spending half her life living in diverse cultures throughout the world, Nova McBee spent seven years studying writing before penning her first Young Adult novel, CALCULATED, which is now in development for film. In this interview she shares her passion for complex stories, the importance of fractals, and how to write young adult novels that also appeal to 80-year-olds! You’ll also be amazed to find out how many times she reads through her books while editing them.2022-06-2551 min
The Happy Writer with Marissa MeyerNavigating Tough Career Decisions with Nova McBee - CalculatedMarissa chats with Nova McBee about her young adult suspense series - CALCULATED - as well as why receiving rejections is actually a good thing that will help set you up for success; listening to your intuition, especially when it comes to making difficult career decisions (like possibly turning down an agent's offer of representation in order to hold out for "the one"); how going out and living your life makes you a better writer with plenty of fodder for new ideas; lots of nerding out over fascinating research, plus some great travel resources to help bring your real-world...2022-05-3057 min