259: Author Turns Struggles into Success | Kristof Morrow

In this powerful episode, award-winning journalist and fantasy author Kristof Morrow shares his incredible journey of overcoming childhood trauma, living with Tourette’s syndrome, and finding success in writing, self-publishing, and viral marketing on TikTok. Kristof dives into his experiences in journalism, his transition into fantasy literature, and how he used social media to sell thousands of books. Whether you’re an aspiring author, a fan of great storytelling, or curious about self-publishing, this episode is packed with inspiration and valuable advice for authors. What You'll Learn in This Episode: ✔️ How Kristof transitioned from journalism to fiction writing ✔️ The challenges of writing with Tourette’s syndrome ✔️ Why self-publishing can be just as powerful as traditional publishing ✔️ How Kristof went viral on TikTok and leveraged it to sell books ✔️ The role of childhood trauma in shaping his storytelling ✔️ Advice for authors on building an audience and marketing their work   📌 Resources & Links Mentioned: 📝Show Notes:  http://kandasrodarte.com/259  📖 Check out Kristof Morrow’s work: https://amzn.to/4gQkKo9  🔗 Connect with Kristof: https://www.kristofmorrow.com/ 💰 Special Offer:  Get 30% off HoneyBook for one year using my referral link: kandasrodarte.com/honeybook.  (I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you!)   🔔 Don’t Forget to Subscribe & Review! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review the podcast! Your support helps us bring more inspiring stories to the solopreneur community. 💙 📢 Follow the Gratitude Geek Podcast: 🌎 Website: http://gratitudegeek.com  📷 YouTube: http://youtube.com/@gratitudegeek 🔄 Subscribe:  http://kandasrodarte.com/subscribe 🧐 Rate & Review:  https://ratethispodcast.com/gratitudegeek  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices