S02E33-071 Season Finale
Finding Elara
We will be back on the 7th of January for Season 3 Contact the Team Finding Elara Facebook Group: Discord: BCP Website: BCP Instagram: BCP facebook: Contact Dianna Website: Facebook: (DL Nix) Instagram: Tiktok: Contact Jules Substack: Facebook Author Page: Facebook Group: Discord: jaduxburyauthor Sponsor Info Shadow Lair: Selva’s Ality: Selina Shapland:
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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
Finding Elara
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
Finding Elara
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
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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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...
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I was born and raised in Indiana. I have three boys. My wife and I have been married for 15 years in August. I love grilling, writing, and working outside. I have six brothers and sisters. I love exploring the country and finding new spots. I have been to a few places. I have a trip planned to London this year in October. I will be in Canada multiple times next year and in India for two weeks. I am part of the prestigious program Author Allstar, for which I will be on live T.V. at the ceremony dinner in December. I am the Vice President of the Midwest Writers Guild Evansville, Indiana. I have over 300 books planned for my immersive series and will dive back into it once the map is complete for my spicy romantasy series. I have also won the International Impact Award in Teen Fantasy.
Links
Contact Ryan Null
Website: www.authorryannull.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ryannullofficial; Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/ryanjohnnull/;
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RyanJohnNull
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theflarechronicles
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TREASURE CHEST GIVEAWAY
From Ryan Null: A copy of his books.
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
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Shadow Lair: https://ko-fi.com/findingelara
Show Notes
- Worldbuilding is to make some thing unique and original
- You should be able to look at a map and see different aspects that make it more immersive.
- Worldbuilding and Map building are similar
- Ryan makes the Map after draft 1
- Azerin means Powerful
- He loves a good cliffhanger
- Lets the story flow with itself so that it fits the story.
- There are a lot of real life experiences in the flare chronicles.
- Would like to bring his dragon race into the real world
- Want to find opportunities to bring a deeper meaning into the maps and worlds
Quotes By Ryan
Plotting: I do Kind of have a rough vision of what I want in the series but that doesn’t mean when I write that rough vision on the outline that it will follow that
Story Flow: There are no set rules saying you have to put anything in a certain location
Fast Fire Questions
- What is your favourite Colour? Red
- What is your favourite thing to draw Sun or Moon? Moon
- Would you prefer to live near a Beach or River? Beach
- What is your dream Holiday destination? Scotland or Ireland
- What is your favourite Fairytale? Beauty and The Beast
Linking to Elara
Izzy - Q: What made you switch to romantasy instead of continuing with Fantasy? A:Reader engagement poll. Was the highest votes.
Selva - Q: What inspires you to create your fantasy? Do you meditate to help visualise it? A: Doesn’t Meditate but does close his eyes while he is thinking in his head. Always loves Fantasy. Howhe see’s how the world can be
Steph - Q: How do you decide what kind of character/races he includes and why? Is there reasoning behind those chosen and those left out? A: It is on the character flow. Not set names or races in the beginning. Just writes it how it flows. Sometimes has a rough vision.
Shaun - Q: Can you put a crazy ginger that likes to bang in his next book? A: Never been asked that before so sure.
Garry - Q: So what is your next step in world domination? A: Continue to go to festivals pitch to movie producers and game designers and international tours. Translate the book into different languages and continue to publish more books.
Joel - Q: I hear Ryan you are entering a different genre with your writing. Some say it is about the chase, how soon and how often do you think you should bring the sauce? A: It really depends on how the story flows. There are no rules. There needs to be a purpose and a reason to move the story forward.
Dianna - Q: How do you find a balance between your hectic schedule and writing. A: No good with Balance but have the support of a loving family and an amazing wife.