Unstoppable Authors

Unstoppable Authors

Indie authors Angeline Trevena, Holly Lyne and Julia Scott discuss their adventures in self publishing and writer life. Episodes every Monday, juggled around their limited child-free time.

  • 45 minutes 3 seconds
    Episode 195: The End

    Hi folks. This is our last episode (for now) as we each move on to other things. We talk about the history of the show, our highlights and struggles and our future plans.

    We appreciate each and every listener over the years and hope that we've entertained and informed you and maybe even inspired you.

    If you only recently discovered us, you can listen to our entire backlist of episodes and follow each of us in our new endeavours.

    Get all the links to where we'll be in our show notes at www.unstoppableauthors.com

    3 July 2023, 8:00 am
  • 36 minutes 22 seconds
    Episode 194: Author Pet Peeves

    This week, Angeline, Holly & Julia get it all off their chests! They talk about the things in writing and publishing that really get under their skin and have a good old rant.

    See the full show notes at www.unstoppableauthors.com

    26 June 2023, 8:00 am
  • 1 hour 18 minutes
    Episode 193: AI for Authors

    This week, Angeline, Holly, Julia and Shane dig deep into the hot topic of AI and how authors can use this emerging technology effectively and ethically to augment their author careers.

    This is a huge topic and this episode endeavours to cover a lot of ground. It's a beast of a podcast!

    Get the full show notes at www.unstoppableauthors.com

    19 June 2023, 8:00 am
  • 53 minutes 44 seconds
    Episode 192: Why Creatives Need a New Approach to Productivity with Lisa Zawrotny

    This week, Angeline talks to productivity coach Lisa Zawrotny, who works with multi-passionate creatives to develop a different approach to productivity. Lisa talks about why the standard approaches to productivity don't work in creative industries, and how to shift our mindset to look at things differently. She gives her top tips on how to effectively tackle your to-do list, and discusses why energy management is more important than time management. She also gives Angeline permission to continue hoarding books! Find out more about Lisa at https://positivelyproductive.com/ Read the full show notes at www.unstoppableauthors.com

    12 June 2023, 8:00 am
  • 46 minutes 43 seconds
    Episode 191: Author Branding with A.E. Kincaid

    This week, Holly chats with humourous fantasy author, A.E. Kincaid. They discuss getting started in self-publishing and moving on to sign with a publisher. They also talk about using unique author branding to connect with readers and market books.

    Get all of the links and resources at www.unstoppableauthors.com

    5 June 2023, 8:00 am
  • 55 minutes 45 seconds
    Episode 190: Motivation to Start and Finish Your Novel with Cassie Newell

    This week, Julia interviews Sassy Writing Coach, Cassie Newell and talk about her book 'Writer Fuel' on how to stay motivated to start and finish a novel.

    We discuss how and where to find inspiration, how 'starting' looks different from one person to the next, tips and tricks on how to overcome the stumbling blocks along the way, knowing when to pause and how to get back on track once you restart, and more!

    Find out more at www.unstoppableauthors.com

    29 May 2023, 8:00 am
  • 42 minutes
    Episode 189: Writing Romantic Subplots

    This week, Angeline, Holly & Julia discuss how to write romantic subplots, whatever your primary genre. They cover the dos and don'ts and share tips for balancing the romance with the primary plot.

    Get the full show notes at www.unstoppableauthors.com

    22 May 2023, 8:00 am
  • 40 minutes 30 seconds
    Episode 188: Turning Your Passion into a Business with Shelly Zev

    This week, Angeline talks to editor, librarian, and all-round literature enthusiast, Shelly Zev. They chat about how to keep your excitement alive when your passion becomes your business, the importance of mindset, and how to keep a good work/life balance. Shelly also explains the different types of edits, when an author should be looking to get edits done, and what's happening in the publishing industry today. Read the full show notes at www.unstoppableauthors.com

    15 May 2023, 8:00 am
  • 34 minutes 55 seconds
    Episode 187: How To Map Your World with Angeline Trevena

    This week, Julia interviews our worldbuilding warrior, Angeline Trevena about bookish maps and the release of her latest worldbuilding guide 'How to Map Your World'. They cover:

    • How she got into making maps
    • What to consider when placing map elements
    • When maps can be used (not just at the front of a book!)
    • How to commission a map and what to look for in a designer
    • And more!

    Find out more at www.unstoppableauthors.com

    8 May 2023, 6:30 am
  • 29 minutes 36 seconds
    Episode 186: London Book Fair and the Rise of AI

    This week, Holly reflects on her trip to London Book Fair. She covers:

    • The location
    • Her book research
    • The pros and cons of the convention itself
    • Who might benefit from going
    • Things to consider before you go
    • Hot topics at the event - namely, artificial intelligence

    Get all the links and full details at www.unstoppableauthors.com


    1 May 2023, 5:30 am
  • 47 minutes 19 seconds
    Episode 185: Science-Fiction Subgenres and Crossovers

    This week, Angeline and Julia take a look at a list of science-fiction subgenres. They discuss the definition of each, and explore the tropes, settings, and characters that are found in each subgenre. They also take a look at common science-fiction genre crossovers and give examples of their favourite sci-fi books, shows, and movies. Read the full show notes at www.unstoppableauthors.com

    24 April 2023, 8:00 am
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