Inside the Fantasy Book That Hits Closer Than It Should. Silver Steps – Stephen Ray

In this insightful interview, author Stephen Ray shares his journey of overcoming ADHD and Tourette's, the creative process behind his fantasy series, and the importance of authentic representation of mental health in fiction. Discover how personal struggles can fuel compelling storytelling and learn practical tips for aspiring writers.What You’ll Learn:Personal journey with ADHD and Tourette'sWorld building in fantasy seriesAuthentic representation of mental healthTimestamps:00:00 Introduction00:58 What Is Stephen's Mission Regarding His Book03:35 What It Was Like Growing Up With Multiple Disorders06:59 How Art Became an Outlet for Expression12:31 What Stephen Learned From His Previous Book14:45 The Sources Stephen Used To Understand His Characters17:35 Are Characters The Most Important Aspect Of Books18:48 How AutoBiographical Is Silver Steps22:18 Fiction vs Self-Help: A Gateway To Understanding24:23 Does Silver Steps Have World Building25:30 How Stephen Built A Whole World Around Disorders29:01 Addressing Misrepresentation of Disorders in Literature33:40 How Stephen's Kickstarter Went38:27 Stephen's Unique Creature Concept In Silver Steps43:54 The Value Of Fantasy Literature47:25 Does Stephen's Disorders Affect His Children50:21 Stephen's Transition Into Ministry & Christianity53:46 Is Stephen A Better Writer Because Of ADHD & Tourettes56:06 Stephen's New Series Heretic Cycle01:03:39 Closing ThoughtsAbout The Podcast:Authors By Us is a podcast focused on bridging the gap between readers and authors - going beyond the book to explore the real stories, experiences, and perspectives behind the pages.Each episode is designed to help you understand the author on a deeper level so by the end, it feels like you’ve just had a conversation with them yourself.Call To Action:If you enjoy conversations like this, make sure to subscribe for weekly episodes with authors sharing the real story behind their work.#authorinterview #authorpodcast #bookpodcast #writingpodcast #podcast #storytelling #behindthebook #authorsbyus #writerlife #authorlife #amwriting #booklovers #readersofyoutube #bookcommunity #writingcommunity #readers #writers #books #authorsofyoutube #podcastshowauthor interview podcast, book podcast for readers, storytelling podcast, behind the book podcast, author conversation podcast, writing podcast for authorsmeet the author podcast, how authors write books, author journey stories, writing process explained, books and authors discussion, reader and author connectiondeep dive author interview, podcast for book lovers, understanding authors, story behind the book, author insights podcast, writing and storytelling insights