Ep. 963 – Navigating Creative Doubt to Reach the Publishing Promised Land with J.F. Monroe

“I've learned to be a lot more gentle with myself. I'm usually my own harshest critic, and with this trilogy, I really allowed myself to be proud of what I accomplished.” – J.F. MonroeToday’s featured author is a mom, wife, speaker, dog lover, gamer, and a passionate advocate for the magic of storytelling, J.F. Monroe. J.F. and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book trilogy, “Legacy of the Four”, her journey from scriptwriting to novel writing during her maternity leave, the challenges of world-building, and tons more!!!Key Things You’ll Learn:What inspired JF to start writing booksHow her background in theater helps her storytelling and character development as a writerWhy every author needs a support systemWhat’s it like to balance writing with motherhood and a full-time jobWhy perseverance can lead to fantastic outcomes JF’s Site: https://www.jfmonroebookshelf.com/JF’s Books: https://a.co/d/4f2o06h The opening track is titled, “North Wind and the Sun” by Trevin P. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://compilationsforhumanity.bandcamp.com/track/north-wind-and-the-sunPlease support today's podcast to keep this content coming!CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmonThe Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awot You May Also Like…Ep. 340 – A Single Light with Tosca Lee (@ToscaLee): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-340-a-single-light-with-tosca-lee-toscalee/ 279 – Peak Performance Ghostwriting with Kathrin Hutson (@ExquisitelyDark): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/279-peak-performance-ghostwriting-with-kathrin-hutson-exquisitelydark/ Ep. 958 – The Collaborative Art of Angel Writing with Danielle Hutchinson (@AuthorsMission): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-958-the-collaborative-art-of-angel-writing-with-danielle-hutchinson-authorsmission/ Ep. 311 – Works of Urban Mythopoeia with Cat Rambo (@Catrambo): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-311-works-of-urban-mythopoeia-with-cat-rambo-catrambo/ Ep. 615 – Champion Martial Artist to Award-Winning Novelist with Danielle Orsino: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-615-champion-martial-artist-to-award-winning-novelist-with-danielle-orsino/ Ep. 477 – P.S. You're a Genius with Kelly Trach (@kellytrach): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-477-ps-youre-a-genius-with-kelly-trach-kellytrach/ Ep. 783 – Creativity, Faith, & Unveiling Fantastical Truths with Cyndi Brec (@CyndiBrec): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-783-creativity-faith-unveiling-fantastical-truths-with-cyndi-brec-cyndibrec/ 33 - Inspiration, Sci-Fi, & Video Games with Beth Martin (@bethmart07): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/33-inspiration-sci-fi-video-games-with-beth-martin-bethmart07/ Ep. 318 – Beautiful, Frightening and Silent with Jennifer Anne Gordon (@JenniferAnneGo5): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-318-beautiful-frightening-and-silent-with-jennifer-anne-gordon-jenniferannego5/ Ep. 330 – A Long Way from Ordinary with Ann Charles (@AnnWCharles): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-330-a-long-way-from-ordinary-with-ann-charles-annwcharles/ Ep. 323 – Shapers of Worlds with Edward Willett (@ewillett): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-323-shapers-of-worlds-with-edward-willett-ewillett/ Ep. 947 – Edgy Empathy with Tuula Costelloe: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-947-edgy-empathy-with-tuula-costelloe/ Ep. 946 – How Stories Drive Impact and Inspire Action with Autumn Karen (@autumncarrying): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-946-how-stories-drive-impact-and-inspire-action-with-autumn-karen-autumncarrying/ 120.5 (Local Author Bonus Special) [LABS] - The Children of Time with Victory Parsons (@ReadLiftRepeat): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/1205-local-author-bonus-special-labs-the-children-of-time-with-victory-parsons-readliftrepeat/