Authors, Freelancers, & Taxes with Chris Morris, CPA - The Writer’s Journey, Ep. 1.26

Whether you are an author or a freelancer, you know how important (and often confusing) today's topic is. Chris Morris is a CPA who regularly provides tax services for authors, illustrators, and artists. He knows the self-publishing author's struggles first-hand as he's published his own book. Get ready to get your tax questions answered in today's episode of The Writer's Journey.

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Tonight's episode is brought to you by - Noir Fatale

NEW SCIENCE FICTION, URBAN FANTASY, AND MYSTERY STORIES WITH A NOIR THEME FROM BEST-SELLING AUTHORS LAURELL K. HAMILTON delivering an Anita Blake series story, LARRY CORREIA, penning a Grimnoir series adventure, an original Honor Harrington series tale from DAVID WEBER, AND MORE.

The silky note of a saxophone. The echoes of a woman’s high heels down a deserted asphalt street. Steam rising from city vents to cloud the street-lit air. A man with a gun. A dame with a problem . . .

NOIR.

From the pulpy pages of Black Mask Magazine in the 1920s and 30s, through the film noir era of the 1940s, to today, noir fiction has lured many a reader and movie-goer away from the light and into the dark underbelly of society. Names such as Raymond Chandler, Dashiell Hammett, and James M. Cain; titles like The Big Sleep, The Maltese Falcon, The Postman Always Rings Twice . . . these have inhabited our collective consciousness for decades. Humanity, it seems, loves the dark. And within the dark, one figure stands out: that of the femme fatale.

Here then, Noir Fatale an anthology containing the full spectrum of noir fiction, each incorporating the compelling femme fatale character archetype. From straightforward hardboiled detective story to dark urban fantasy to the dirty secrets of futuristic science fiction—all with a hard, gritty feel.

As Raymond Chandler said, “Down these mean streets, a man must walk who is not himself mean, who is neither tarnished nor afraid.” Because, as these stories prove, doing the right thing doesn’t necessarily mean you get the big bucks or the girl. But you do the right thing anyway.

All new stories by: Larry Correia, Kacey Ezell, Laurell K. Hamilton, David Weber, Sarah A. Hoyt, Robert Buettner, Alistair Kimble, Griffin Barber, Michael Massa, Christopher L. Smith and Michael Ferguson, Hinkley Correia, Patrick Tracy, Steve Diamond

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Ep 4.18 - The Gordian Protocol with David Weber and Jacob Holo

Tonight on LIVE! Josh, and Steve are joined by David Weber, and Jacob Holo to talk about their collaboration on The Gordian Protocol.

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Tonights Episode is Brought to you by - The Fifth Column: An intergalactic Scifi Adventure, by J.N. Chaney & Molly Lerma

After a soldier is left for dead, Eva Delgado’s life begins to unravel.

The truth of what happened remains a mystery, and the government will stop at nothing to keep it buried.

Together with the unit’s medic, Eva finds herself branded a terrorist and enemy of the State, hunted by two opposing governments.

When the pair uncover a plot that could have ramifications for the whole galaxy, they know they have to act, but it will take all of their training, cunning and just a bit of luck to do what no one else has achieved.

But what do you do when every secret begets another? And how far will you go to find the answers?

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Writing Multiple Books at the Same Time with Josh Hayes & Rhett C. Bruno, Ep. 25

Wow! You're finding yourself writing not one manuscript, but two or three or more... How do you do it? Meet Josh Hayes, a man of many hats and writer of many books, and Rhett Bruno, bestselling author and publisher at Aethon Books. They're going to share all their tips for managing multiple projects at the same time. I've got my notes ready. You got a pen?

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Tonight's show is brought to you by - The Knights of the Dawn King: The Setting of the Sun, by Scott E. Stabler

The sun is setting over the realms of Un'Etheia

The lands have forsaken the memory of their liege and drift toward an age of horrific enslavement.

Prophetic utterances are reaching fulfillment, while rumors of war multiply in the north and whispers of the Black Horde arise from the south.

The mysterious race of the First-Born gather to reclaim their ancient homeland, even as the ruling houses succumb to greed and power lust.

Over it all an ancient and dark force rises to crush the only adversary who would yet make a stand against the swelling tide of its evil designs - a once proud and honored knighthood, now fractured and held in little esteem, their allegiance to the true High King waning from within.

Thrust into seemingly random circumstances and prevailed upon by harbingers of myth and legend, one man is driven to desperate measures to save his family and in so doing learns the true peril facing the lands. Hounded across mountain and realm by unspeakable evil and fettered by a burden of shame and guilt, he will come to understand true friendship, sacrifice and courage, and will, in the end, discover his place within the decrees of a King.

Utilizing a backdrop of Tolkienesque imagery The Knights of the Dawn King - The Setting of the Sun weaves a compelling new take on the ageless struggle between Light and Darkness. Courage in the face of debilitating fear, bonds of companionship strengthened in a forge of hardship, and epic scenes of battle and chaos all combine in this tale of sacrifice and love to compel the reader to ask one simple question: "Do I truly stand in allegiance to the King?"

BOOK LINK: https://amzn.to/2H06jQT

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Ep 4.17 - Noir Fatale w/ Kacey Ezell, Larry Correia, David Weber and Chris Smith

Tonight on LIVE! is a full one. Kacey Ezell, Larry Correia, David Weber, and Chris Smith join Josh, Scott, and Chuck to talk all about Kacey Ezell's new anthology, Noir Fatale.

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Tonights Episode is brought to you by - Covers for a Cure 3

The event was amazing, bringing in $4,679 for friend and colleague of Josh, and Scott, Police Detective Matt Young. Matt was recently diagnosed with Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer and given 3 to 6 months to live. As you can imagine, this came as quite a shock to Matt, his wife Laurie and their 7 children.

Working through a local 501c3, the Honor Adversis Foundation, we will be donating 100% of the proceeds from the event to help Matt and his family through this extremely difficult time.

If you would like to donate, you still can! Donations can be made indefinitely through Honor Adversis. Follow the link - http://www.thin-blue-line.org

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The Business of Writing with Michael Anderle - The Writer’s Journey, Ep. 1.24

So you've decided you want to write a book, a product that you want to sell to consumers. Does that make you a business? Yes, yes it does. What all does that entail, and how can approaching your writing as a business make you a better author? Michael Anderle, currently #27 on Amazon and the co-founder of 20Booksto50K, a writers' group with over 30,000 members, is here to teach you how to approach your writing as a business and to streamline the process.

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Tonight's episode is brought to you by - Cover for a Cure 3

If you would like to donate in honor of Matt and his family, you still can! Donations can be made indefinitely through Honor Adversis. Follow the link - http://www.thin-blue-line.org 

[Note from Josh]
I’m happy to announce Keystroke Medium’s 3rd Annual Cover for a Cure event on April 27th, 2019 @ 2pm Eastern / 1pm Central.

The past two events were hugely successful, bringing in over $6,000 for two different charities and this year we hope to continue that success.

Tom Edwards and Jamie Glover have generously provided several covers, created specifically for this event. If you’re an author in need of a cover, you will not find a better return for your money than a cover from either of these two artists.

For the previous events, we’ve donated to Parkinsons UK and the American Diabetes Association, and this year we’ve chosen something that hits a closer to home for Scott Moon and I. Our friend and co-worker, Police Detective Matt Young was recently diagnosed with Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer and given 3 to 6 months to live. As you can imagine, this came as quite a shock to Matt, his wife Laurie and their 7 children.

Working through a local 501c3, the Honor Adversis Foundation, we will be donating 100% of the proceeds from the event to help Matt and his family through this extremely difficult time.

If you’re in the market for a cover (or two or three) please consider buying one through this event. Interested bidders can email keystrokemedium@gmail.com to register.

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Ep 4.16 - LIVE! with Jamie Davis

Tonight on LIVE! Jamie Davis joins Josh, and Chuck to talk about his latest works.

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This episode is brought to you by - Cover for a Cure 3

If you would like to donate in honor of Matt and his family, you still can! Donations can be made indefinitely through Honor Adversis. Follow the link - http://www.thin-blue-line.org 

[From Josh Hayes]
I’m happy to announce Keystroke Medium’s 3rd Annual Cover for a Cure event on April 27th, 2019 @ 2pm Eastern / 1pm Central.

The past two events were hugely successful, bringing in over $6,000 for two different charities and this year we hope to continue that success.

Tom Edwards and Jamie Glover have generously provided several covers, created specifically for this event. If you’re an author in need of a cover, you will not find a better return for your money than a cover from either of these two artists.

For the previous events, we’ve donated to Parkinsons UK and the American Diabetes Association, and this year we’ve chosen something that hits a closer to home for Scott Moon and I. Our friend and co-worker, Police Detective Matt Young was recently diagnosed with Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer and given 3 to 6 months to live. As you can imagine, this came as quite a shock to Matt, his wife Laurie and their 7 children.

Working through a local 501c3, the Honor Adversis Foundation, we will be donating 100% of the proceeds from the event to help Matt and his family through this extremely difficult time.

If you’re in the market for a cover (or two or three) please consider buying one through this event. Interested bidders can email keystrokemedium@gmail.com to register.

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Selling Your Debut Novel with Brian Mansur and Aethon Books - The Writer’s Journey, Ep. 1.23

So you've gotten your book written, edited, polished up all nice and pretty, and you're ready to publish. But is your marketing game in place? Debut novelist Brian Mansur joins us on the show to talk about his marketing strategies, and he's brought along his publisher, Steve Beaulieu of Aethon Books.

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This episode is brought to you by - Cover for a Cure 3

If you would like to donate in honor of Matt and his family, you still can! Donations can be made indefinitely through Honor Adversis. Follow the link - http://www.thin-blue-line.org 

[From Josh Hayes]
I’m happy to announce Keystroke Medium’s 3rd Annual Cover for a Cure event on April 27th, 2019 @ 2pm Eastern / 1pm Central.

The past two events were hugely successful, bringing in over $6,000 for two different charities and this year we hope to continue that success.

Tom Edwards and Jamie Glover have generously provided several covers, created specifically for this event. If you’re an author in need of a cover, you will not find a better return for your money than a cover from either of these two artists.

For the previous events, we’ve donated to Parkinsons UK and the American Diabetes Association, and this year we’ve chosen something that hits a closer to home for Scott Moon and I. Our friend and co-worker, Police Detective Matt Young was recently diagnosed with Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer and given 3 to 6 months to live. As you can imagine, this came as quite a shock to Matt, his wife Laurie and their 7 children.

Working through a local 501c3, the Honor Adversis Foundation, we will be donating 100% of the proceeds from the event to help Matt and his family through this extremely difficult time.

If you’re in the market for a cover (or two or three) please consider buying one through this event. Interested bidders can email keystrokemedium@gmail.com to register.

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Ep 4.15 - LIVE! with Andy Peloquin

Tonight on LIVE! Josh and Scott are joined by Andy Peloquin, where he discusses all of his epic fantasy of gritty fantasticism.

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This episode of LIVE! is brought to you by - The Knights of the Dawn King: The Setting of the Sun, by Scott E. Stabler

The sun is setting over the realms of Un'Etheia

The lands have forsaken the memory of their liege and drift toward an age of horrific enslavement.

Prophetic utterances are reaching fulfillment, while rumors of war multiply in the north and whispers of the Black Horde arise from the south.

The mysterious race of the First-Born gather to reclaim their ancient homeland, even as the ruling houses succumb to greed and power lust.

Over it all an ancient and dark force rises to crush the only adversary who would yet make a stand against the swelling tide of its evil designs - a once proud and honored knighthood, now fractured and held in little esteem, their allegiance to the true High King waning from within.

Thrust into seemingly random circumstances and prevailed upon by harbingers of myth and legend, one man is driven to desperate measures to save his family and in so doing learns the true peril facing the lands. Hounded across mountain and realm by unspeakable evil and fettered by a burden of shame and guilt, he will come to understand true friendship, sacrifice and courage, and will, in the end, discover his place within the decrees of a King.

Utilizing a backdrop of Tolkienesque imagery The Knights of the Dawn King - The Setting of the Sun weaves a compelling new take on the ageless struggle between Light and Darkness. Courage in the face of debilitating fear, bonds of companionship strengthened in a forge of hardship, and epic scenes of battle and chaos all combine in this tale of sacrifice and love to compel the reader to ask one simple question: "Do I truly stand in allegiance to the King?"

Book Link - https://amzn.to/2IxPVbz 

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The Indie Author’s Essential Marketing Tips with Mal Cooper - The Writer’s Journey, Ep. 22

In all of his cosmic cosplay glory, Michael Cooper returns to the show to lay out a marketing game plan for new authors and authors who have been in it for a while. Learn all of his tips and strategies, including when and how to launch a book, how to build your list, how to expand your audience, and what is up with the Facebook pixel. Take a listen!

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Tonight's episode is brought to you by - Covers for Cure

If you would like to donate in honor of Matt and his family, you still can! Donations can be made indefinitely through Honor Adversis. Follow the link - http://www.thin-blue-line.org 

Saturday, April 27th, at 1 PM CST

Covers by Tom Edwards and Jamie Glover

All funds go to Detective Matt Young, a police officer in the Wichita Police Department and a father with stage 4 Pancreatic cancer.

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Ep 4.14 - LIVE! with Joshua Gayou

Josh Sqaured strikes again! Tonight on LIVE! Josh and Scott are joined by Joshua Gayou.

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Tonight's episode is brought to you by - Age of Heroes: A Superhero Adventure (Book 1) by C.C. Ekeke

Every hero has a beginning.

So does every villain.

When the world’s greatest superhero is found murdered, new threats emerge. And three lives are forever changed. From the ashes rises a new generation of superheroes. But with immense superpowers, and a history of tragedy, the line between right and wrong blurs.

Will they become protectors of justice, or agents of chaos?

Choose your side in Age of Heroes, the first book of The Pantheon Saga superhero series. Start reading today.

WARNING: This novel contains moderate swearing and big damn superhero action. If you’re not a fan of moderate swearing or big damn superhero action, this novel might not be for you.

Book Link: https://amzn.to/2IuP6QG 

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