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The discussion kicks off with Nicky P highlighting the dual identity of James Krake as both a YouTuber and an author. James, known for his candid and incendiary takes on Twitter (at least by Nicky P,) sheds light on the struggles of wearing multiple hats in the business. He emphasizes the inherent difficulties faced by indie authors who must navigate the realms of marketing, networking, running a YouTube channel, and even critiquing fellow YouTubers' books.
James unveils how a global catastrophe reminded him he wanted to be more than just an engineer. He wanted to be an author and began doing what engineers do: researching. Today he finds himself the creator of both an online fantasy series and a running science fiction series.
Nicky P and James touch upon the accessibility of indie publishing, noting its low cost of entry as well as discussing the affordability of e-books for consumers, allowing them to access hours of entertainment at a reasonable price. James advocates for reasonable pricing and emphasizes the importance of investing time to hone one's craft before expecting success, especially when acknowledging the challenges of the developing indie system, which lacks the layers of support that traditional publishing has historically provided.
Ending the first segment of the interview, James reflects on the biggest hurdle he faces in self-publishing—the danger of toxic positivity. He warns against surrounding oneself with individuals who provide unwarranted praise without constructive criticism. James shares his personal experience of launching his first book and acknowledges that seeking critical feedback could have led to a stronger initial launch.
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In the second part of our conversation, JD Cowan & Nicky P. get into The Gemini Man Series. The books were previously released under a now-defunct publisher, and JD managed to secure his rights to publish the books on his own. This is where his current output was at the time.
In addition to what he is currently up to, the discussion shifted toward his overall content, consisting of ten novels and between twenty and thirty short stories. JD has released many short stories in the current crop of magazines for such things, including Story Hack, Cirsova, and Iron Age magazines.
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Moving along Luke and I finally begin our discussion on marketing. To Luke, as well as myself, marketing begins well before you have a finished product. A product's success depends on connecting with your fans and this means connecting with them immediately after its creation. This became harder as platforms like Kickstarter And Indiegogo started to put up walls around certain creators. Fundmycomic.com was Luke's way around this, as he tries to create an ecosystem like Tim Pools or Ethan Van Skivers.
For Luke freedom isn't freedom unless it's for everyone. Though politics and the culture war are always part of the conversation, we don't have to fight to the death by silencing others' voices. Luke is hoping to keep the focus in his platform on the art. Good comics for and by anyone who wants them.
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Cartoonist Donal DeLay spins the tale for me of how he became a cartoonist. His tale is one of posting fan art online and eventually catching the eye of Justin Jordan. The encounter culminates in DeLay working with Jordan on Death of Love for Image comics. The comic tells the story of a man who suddenly sees Cupid after taking a drug at a club. That's some good ol' fashioned fun there.
Asking DeLay about drawing for hire versus drawing for his own work, he says he doesn't really have a preference but likes paying his bills. This leads to a discussion of some of the work he's done. No Cover is a post-apocalyptic story about a man searching for his missing Dale Keown comic book cover. Dracula is an adaptation of the classic tale written by Clint Stoker. There is also DeLay's own creation Brutas the Badass, a comic about a bounty hunter who awakens one day with no memory and travels the galaxy with a robot sidekick in a space-adapted 1950s Bellaire.
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As the conversation wraps up, Joseph and Nicky P get into some of the deep economic concepts that are preventing conservatives from taking over the arts as they want to. They complain as they allow their own money to prop up left-wing art in both the public and private sectors.
If economics isn't your bag, I understand, but stick around to find out what big plans Joseph & the gents at Silence And Star Song have in store for us.
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In this discussion, Daniel P Reilly, the proprietor of Whimsyland.org literary Coaching and Services, provides insight into his evolution as a writer. Despite harboring a lifelong passion for storytelling, Daniel embarked on his creative journey later in life, having put aside his ambitions to play it safe and raise his daughter. As a single parent, balancing personal aspirations with raising a child often meant setting aside his dreams to prioritize his daughter's well-being. However, fueled by a desire to instill a sense of ambition in his growing child, Daniel embraced his creative calling.
Reflecting on his journey as a parent and an author, Daniel underscores the transformative power of pursuing one's passions. As he navigated the complexities of single parenthood, he discovered that embracing his creative calling enriched his own life and served as a source of inspiration for his daughter's aspirations. In a poignant testament to the rewards of independence and entrepreneurship, Daniel shares his journey of self-reliance in the face of professional uncertainty by carving his path as an author and literary coach.
Moving past the parenthood topic we discuss Daniel's literary repertoire, specifically how it encompasses a diverse array of genres, primarily focusing on science fiction and fantasy. Within these genres, he masterfully intertwines elements of adventure, horror, and futuristic technologies, attempting to captivate readers of whatever genre he finds himself writing.
We spend some time covering two of Daniel's most prominent works. His Jisedai series featuring a katana-wielding cybernetically enhanced assassin turned protector has expanded beyond the initial series of novels into the graphic novel space. Daniel also has begun expanding his Legacy Of Heroes world with a second novel on the way. The LOH world explores a young man trying to bring back the symbol of a hero long lost.
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