Guest Bio Hey! I’m Kylah, a book editor and author. I’ve been a writer from the moment I could do so, writing music, poems and books. I have no published works yet, but my debut novel is in the works! I’m a cat mum of two and love them with my entire heart and I’m an avid fantasy reader. Links Contact Kylah Elliott Instagram: https://www.instagram.…

Show Summary Guest Bio Allie McCormack is a disabled U.S. military veteran who has transformed her life-long dream of writing into reality. Having lived across the United States and spent memorable years in both Cairo, Egypt as an exchange student and Saudi Arabia working at a hospital in Riyadh, Allie now crafts her stories from the beautiful Cali…

Show Summary Guest Bio Allie McCormack is a disabled U.S. military veteran who has transformed her life-long dream of writing into reality. Having lived across the United States and spent memorable years in both Cairo, Egypt as an exchange student and Saudi Arabia working at a hospital in Riyadh, Allie now crafts her stories from the beautiful Cali…

Show Summary Guest Bio JA Duxbury has been writing since an early age, but only returned to 1998 after a hiatus of about 20 years. During the grey period, she worked full-time in places like records management and customer service. She spent a lot of that time writing procedural manuals, training documents and plans as well as creating Wikipedia ty…

Show Summary Guest Bio JA Duxbury has been writing since an early age, but only returned to 1998 after a hiatus of about 20 years. During the grey period, she worked full-time in places like records management and customer service. She spent a lot of that time writing procedural manuals, training documents and plans as well as creating Wikipedia ty…

In this interview episode, Dianna and Leisl talk about the inspirations that have captivated and inspired Leisl to start writing her novels. The journey from restauranter to novelist is worth the listen. Orphan Black is the topic of the Buffy night section gaining high praise and a large number of stakes. the comp for one luck listener will be draw…

Dianna takes the chance to talk about what's be happening for the last fortnight. The winner of last fortnights competition is announced. Short and sweet content that and then next weeks guest is announced.By DL Nix

Heidi talks to Dianna about her interest in writing that blossomed while watching her mother write stories growing up. With a complete series under her belt and a the start of a new series recently released Heidi has a unique take on world building. The discussion is relaxed and full of surprising pearls of wisdom. There is a competition running fo…

Dianna presents the show in her new solo format with five fun things she's been up to in the last fortnight. This new format is short and to the point.By DL Nix

In this episode of the Finding Elara Episode Dianna interviews Josh Langley about his writing journey and mindful techniques that have pushed him along the way. With several awards and multiple books under his belt Josh has over ten years experience in the industry to share.By DL Nix

Dianna Co-hosted the Show with her Mum Selva and her Friend and avid listener of the Show Garry for a special Mothers Day special. Still talking about worldbuilding and mindfulness, in a round about way.By DL Nix

The course has simmered down to the character level this week and Dianna asks her favourite questions from the course bringing things to a close. Sue-Ellen Pashley was an amazing person for gifting Dianna the course to go through. It was a thought provoking end and linked together all aspects learned to far.…

In this episode of the Finding Elara Podcast Dianna talks To Angela J ford about her worldbuilding, mindfulness techniques and what she thinks makes for a good story. Angela is very passionate about her craft and the interview flies by.In the Buffy Night segment Angela reviews the book Circe, sharing what she thought about the first person account …

In this episode Dianna talks about her favourite questions to think about when it comes the the middle layer of the worldbuilding cake, reveals the winner of last weeks competition, reviews realm of beasts in the Buffy night segment and announces a new competition including a special key word for anyone who wants to enter.…

Meet Donna Marree Hanson as she talks about her fantasy and science fiction career providing worldbuilding and craft tips on what has learned along the way. In the Buffy night section Donna talks about the evolution of lost in space.By DL Nix, Donna Maree Hanson

Dianna talks about what she had to do in week 2 of the worldbuilding course she had gifted from Sue-Ellen about the foundation layer of the world. The Buffy night segment was a season 1 review of Legacies and the new competition was announced including a secret word you have to listen to the show to find out what it is.…

Dianna and Sue-Ellen talk about worldbuilding and mindfulness strategies that were used when creating Aquila and her other novels. Sue-Ellen also talks about how she got into writing in the first place and what about this art she like the most.By DL Nix, Sue-Ellen Pashley

In this episode Dianna Talks about how she is progressing through Sue-Ellens Pashley's world building course and reviews Shatterwing by Donna Marree Hansen in the buffy night section. The week was the introduction to the course and reaffirmed Dianna's belief that any work of fiction requires worldbuilding.…

As this is the quarter of a century episode Dianna brought a guest back from episode 7 and 8. They talked about what has happened since the last time they had a chance to talk.By DL Nix, Allie McCormack

Continuing her research to complete her Maejin story Dianna talks about the origin of Genies in many cultures and the belief some people have they are real and still around today.By DL Nix

In this Episode Dianna interviews Historical Romance Author Sasha Cottman. They talk about her writing journey, the pre-establishes rules of historical romance and what happens when you don't follow them.By DL Nix, Sasha Cottman

In this Episode Dianna talks about different wedding traditions around the world after researching for her cupid story. There may be a few traditions that surprise you.By DL Nix

Dianna talks to Craig about his worldbuilding styles when creating campaigns in Dungeons and Dragons. How he plans and works through the decisions that people make during the game. How he finds a way to reuse any redundancy and what he plans for the future.By DL Nix

In this short episode Dianna offers up the 5 tips to setting yourself up for good writing habits and talks about her current WIP about an anti cupid.By DL Nix

Dianna interviews artist Frank Over about how his art has been shaped from his life experiences.By DL Nix

After receiving a negative response Dianna is now part of the club and discovered some handy tips to deal with this response in a mindful way.By DL Nix

In this episode Dianna Talks to Cassie about her debut Novel Unforsaken, her world building processes and why angels. There are a few laughs and a lot of good tips.By DL Nix

Dianna talks about her goal for 2019.By DL Nix

In this episode we talk to Australian Fairytale society ring leader Carole about her love of fairy tales folk lore and her own novels.By DL Nix

Looking st the different roles family members play in fiction that assist in determining the motivation of the main character.By DL Nix

In this episode Dianna intervies Derek Doepker about his unique POWER goal setting method and his journey into writing.By DL Nix, Derek Doepker

Dianna talks about her plans for next years interview and the results from putting out a request for new people to come on the show.By DL Nix

In this episode I interview fantasy writer Cari Jehlik about her mindfulness and world building.By DL Nix, Cari Jehlik

Five time Nano champ Dianna talks about her Nano stories and future plans for the show.By DL Nix

Today we talk about mindful practices with Pauline wiles and listen to an exerpt from her book Saving Saffron Sweeting.By DL Nix, Pauline Wiles

In this episode I share the second part of my interview with Allie McCormack on her writing journey and talk about second life.By DL Nix, Allie McCormack

Building worlds with words and sharing those words with the world. Today's words come from Allie McCormack about her writing style with the stories that she has created so far.By DL Nix, Allie McCormack

In this episode Dianna talks about some Nanowrimo strategies and answers some questions about the Elaran World.By DL Nix

In this episode I interview Georgia Tingly, Author of the novel Justice. She tells us how she finds mindful moments and still gets so much done. The world she created for her novel is heavily based on her experiences living all around the world, it is a fun conversation about paranormal crime with angels.…

In this Episode Dianna talks about the different aspects required to start writing a Christmas story, Hamlet, Head, History, Heart and Home.By DL Nix

In this podcast I interview Joel Evans, Photographer, Writer and avid Audiobook listener to talk about his perspective on world building.By DL Nix, Joel Evans

A podcast for worldbuilders, writers and artists that would like to take a mindful look inside their creations. This episode includes five tips to beat the overwhelm, Buffy night inspirations and linking to Elara.By DL Nix

Building worlds with words and sharing those words with the world. A podcast for writers, worldbuilders and artists that would like to take a mindful look inside their creations. Whenever or wherever they are.By DL Nix