S02E19-057 Feeling comfortable in the space with Sue-Ellen Pashley
Release Date: 07/10/2025
S02E33-071 Season Finale
Finding Elara
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S02E32-070 An essential component with Tony James Slater
Finding Elara
Guest Bio Tony James Slater is an unusual combination of science-fiction author and travel-memoir writer. He is a very, very strange man. He believes himself to be indestructible, despite considerable evidence to the contrary. He is often to be found making strange faces whilst pretending to be attacked by inanimate objects. But perhaps his biggest problem is this: he has a mouth so big he is at risk of swallowing his own head. It is for this reason (amongst others) that he chooses to spend his life far from mainstream civilization, tackling ridiculous challenges and subjecting...
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S02E31-069 The subject is entirely Tony James Slater
Finding Elara
Guest Bio Tony James Slater is an unusual combination of science-fiction author and travel-memoir writer. He is a very, very strange man. He believes himself to be indestructible, despite considerable evidence to the contrary. He is often to be found making strange faces whilst pretending to be attacked by inanimate objects. But perhaps his biggest problem is this: he has a mouth so big he is at risk of swallowing his own head. It is for this reason (amongst others) that he chooses to spend his life far from mainstream civilization, tackling ridiculous challenges and subjecting...
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S02E30-068 Start with the part you love most with RA Sandpiper
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Episode Description Guest Bio R A Sandpiper (she/her) is a British fantasy author from the south of England. She has a law degree she's never used despite spending five years in government-adjacent roles, loves games of all kinds (the nerdier the better), and will always dance at weddings. She's passionate about creating strong and complex characters in unkind and twisting worlds, but despite what she puts them through, there will always be a heart-pounding romance. Her debut trilogy, Amefyre, commencing with A Pocket of Lies, is out now. Her next duology will launch...
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S02E29-067 Not Pronunciation Police with RA Sandpiper
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Guest Bio R A Sandpiper (she/her) is a British fantasy author from the south of England. She has a law degree she's never used despite spending five years in government-adjacent roles, loves games of all kinds (the nerdier the better), and will always dance at weddings. She's passionate about creating strong and complex characters in unkind and twisting worlds, but despite what she puts them through, there will always be a heart-pounding romance. Her debut trilogy, Amefyre, commencing with A Pocket of Lies, is out now. Her next duology will launch with To Touch A Silent...
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S02E28-066 An entire world with Lorna Woulfe
Finding Elara
Guest Bio Lorna Woulfe was born and raised in the state of Ohio. She has lived in such exotic locales as Denver CO, Los Angeles, CA, and Nashville, TN. She is the alter ego of L. Anne Wooley who writes nonfiction under that name. Her pen name was created to honor both sides of her family; Lorna was her maternal grandmother (also a writer ). Woulfe is what Wooley descends from, Ireland is here the clan lived. She's a poet, writer, editor and flutist ; also a jewelry designer. She is a co-admin and co-host of an event called Writer's Night, held via the Facebook group Writer's Night...
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S02E27-065 When things fall into Place with Lorna Woulfe
Finding Elara
Guest Bio Lorna Woulfe was born and raised in the state of Ohio. She has lived in such exotic locales as Denver CO, Los Angeles, CA, and Nashville, TN. She is the alter ego of L. Anne Wooley who writes nonfiction under that name. Her pen name was created to honor both sides of her family; Lorna was her maternal grandmother (also a writer ). Woulfe is what Wooley descends from, Ireland is here the clan lived. She's a poet, writer, editor and flutist ; also a jewelry designer. She is a co-admin and co-host of an event called Writer's Night, held via the Facebook group Writer's Night...
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S02E26-064 White is for mourning with Elizabeth Chaffin
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Guest Bio Elizabeth Chaffin is the creator of Bearded Rat Mysteries, through which she has written over 14 digital-download murder mystery games that have been sold around the world. She is also the author of two novels, Dead Man's Swamp and Newfangled Madness, published under the name E. M. Chaffin. Both books feature homeschooled protagonists and explore themes of friendship, courage, and the pursuit of truth. She lives in Oklahoma, USA with her own personal creatures Paisley and Tricki Woo. She enjoys eating mashed potatoes, adventuring to beautiful places,...
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S02E25-063 The way to it is through it with Elizabeth Chaffin
Finding Elara
Guest Bio Elizabeth Chaffin is the creator of Bearded Rat Mysteries, through which she has written over 14 digital-download murder mystery games that have been sold around the world. She is also the author of two novels, Dead Man's Swamp and Newfangled Madness, published under the name E. M. Chaffin. Both books feature homeschooled protagonists and explore themes of friendship, courage, and the pursuit of truth. She lives in Oklahoma, USA with her own personal creatures Paisley and Tricki Woo. She enjoys eating mashed potatoes, adventuring to beautiful places,...
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S02E24-062 Pink, Sun and Sleeping Beauty with Poppy Solomon
Finding Elara
Guest Bio Poppy Rose Solomon's novels are inspired by both her coastal childhood in Queensland and her love of escaping into magical worlds. Her debut series is four-book YA fantasy saga Woken Kingdom. She's also a professional editor and loves to help other authors cultivate their voice and tell their story. You'll often find her posting rosy-filtered pictures or yapping about publishing on social media. Find her at Poppy's Pages Editing .com or @PoppysVintageBooks. Links Contact Poppy Website: Instagram: Tiktok: Things you can enter TREASURE...
info_outlineA writer of a copious amount of words (because if they didn’t come out, she’s sure her head would explode), Sue-Ellen writes everything from picture books to young adult and adult fantasies. A best-selling, internationally published author, she gets a real thrill out of not being able to read a story she’s written when it’s translated to another language.
Sue-Ellen was writing stories before she could actually write, reading the scribbles out to her parents, but has definitely progressed from this early start! An eternal optimist, she enjoys making things difficult for her protagonists, but loves a satisfying ending.
She enjoys running workshops on writing and all things authory at schools and conferences and sometimes surprises herself with how much she now enjoys public speaking.
In her other life, she lives in Central Queensland with her family, a bordoodle called Bella and a snake called Slide. She loves quirky shoes, dark chocolate and a good tea.
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Contact Sue-Ellen
Website: www.sueellenpashley.com.au
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sueellenpashleyauthor/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sueellenpashleyauthor
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WHATS IN THE CHEST
From Sue-Ellen: Readers choice from her extensive list of books.
From Selina: Tarot reading for character development on zoom.
From Angela: 2x Ebooks for 2 winners (both books each)
Elanor and the Song of the Bard and The golden dragon awakens.
From Jessie: Access to her Book Blurb Magic Course.
From BCP:2 x $25 Voucher
From BCP: 1 BCP journal of your choice
Treasure chest Give-away 2: (open 17/06/2025 closes 19/07/2025)
https://www.bushlandcastleproductions.com/treasure-chest
Otherworldly emergence Novella: (Open 05/07/2025 Closes 27/07/2025) https://www.bushlandcastleproductions.com/emergence
Contact the Team
Finding Elara Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/FindingElara
Discord : https://discord.gg/Ap8EWpPn
BCP Website: www.bcpcreative.com.au
BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bcp.creative/
BCP facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577758720164
Contact Dianna
Website: www.dlnix.com
Facebook: (DL Nix) https://www.facebook.com/Faepatriantales
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/findingelara/
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@findingelarapodcast
Sponsor Info
Book Reality https://bookreality.com/
Shadow Lair: https://ko-fi.com/findingelara
Show Notes
- Worldbuilding is pivotal in every story. The World is a character in itself.
- She still teaches the worldbuilding course but has many more
- Starts with Characters then layers in the world and other aspects
- Shocking at side quests.
- Developing lore depends on the story. Some stories need more than others.
- There is some reality in the way we see the world in stories.
- Play: Adaline black entering her office. Horror Story, Contemporaty romance (Aged up), Sci-fi Space, 10 years later.
- Readers will always pick up if you got the rules wrong.
Quotes By Sue-Ellen
If we are going to be true to ourselves I think there is always parts of ourselves that we put into out characters sometimes.
It’s important that there are aspects of the world that mean to make it harder for your characters; If everything about the world makes it easier for them then you’ve lost some really important plot points that you can bring into it.
Fast Fire Questions
- What is your favourite Colour? Green
- What is your favourite thing to draw Sun or Moon? Moon
- Would you prefer to live near a Beach or River? Beech
- What is your dream Holiday destination? Antartica
- What is your favourite Fairytale? Cinderella
Linking to Elara
Garry
Q: Which genre do they enjoy writing in or do they enjoy every one of them?
A: All of them.
Ryan
How old is the bordoodle? 6
What was her favourite book she has read or written? All of them. Depending on circumstances. Always recommends Anne Maccaffrey. Bride by Alli Hazelwood for last year.
Selina
Q: What tips or advice do you have for writers you have an idea for a children’s picture book, but don’t know where to start creating it? For example they may have ideas and have written a rough draft, but don’t know how to turn it into a picture book.
A: Read other children’s picture books to understand the rhythm. Understand that the illustrator will be doing half. Start to go to conferences and get feedback.
Q: What do kids love most about your stories when it comes to world building?
A: Depends on the age of the kids. Young kids like being creative and older kids connect with the connections with their own world. Kids need to see themselves in it to be relatable.
Q I love that you have a snake as a companion, does the snake inspire any of your stories or characters? And what kind of snake is it?
A: Spotted python. Have their own personality.