Writing Was Tearing Her Body Apart. She Wrote 2 Books Anyway.

Summary:In this insightful interview, author E.L. Lyons shares her journey through creativity, mental health, and the challenges of writing with dysgraphia. Discover how her passion for stories and nature shaped her unique path to becoming an author, despite physical and psychological hurdles. E.L. Lyons shares their journey from writing and editing to publishing her epic fantasy novel, highlighting the importance of worldbuilding, dealing with criticism, and overcoming personal challenges. Discover insights on creative process, worldbuilding, and the resilience needed to succeed as an author.What You’ll Learn:E.L. Lyons' childhood and love for natureImpact of dysgraphia and ADHD on her writingThe role of her father in inspiring her love for sci-fi and fantasyHer journey through college and overcoming writing painThe influence of her family and personal experiences on her stories Worldbuilding in fantasy using science and animal neurologyThe importance of editing and rewriting in writing processOvercoming personal challenges and self-doubt as an authorTimestamps:00:00 Introduction01:05 Is E.L. Lyons The Same Person In & Out Of Her Book02:58 What Does Scatterbrain Mean?05:27 Where Does Her Desire To Learn Come From?08:49 The Balance Of Scatterbrain vs Focused Learning11:57 Lyons Thoughts On Authors Lives Being Reflected In Their Books15:39 How Her Dad Influenced Her With Scary Stories17:28 Is Lyons A Thrill Seeker?21:24 Was Her Dad The Reason For Her Love Of Fantasy24:41 Lyons Mother Was The Responsible One26:15 Is Starlight Jewel A Homage To Her Dad?30:22 What Is Dysgraphia?32:56 Lyons Need To Write Despite Her Disorder42:05 When Did Writing Start Feeling Like An Instinct Rather Than A Habit44:56 It's Never About Having Natural Talent47:38 E.L. Lyons On Joining A Writers Group & Her Path To Publishing53:15 E.L's Thoughts On What People Would Think Of Her Book55:59 What Do We Get With Starlight Jewel?01:02:57 How Did This Idea Of Animal Neurology Come Into Starlight Jewel01:10:53 Talk About Making Someone Interested In A Book01:12:50 How E.L's Obsession With Editing Built This Story From The Ground Up01:18:55 How She Overcame Self-Doubt With Writing01:27:08 Does Lyons Still Struggle With Acknowledgement + Her Advice To You01:37:55 A Personal Insight About Lyons You Won't Learn Elsewhere 01:42:54 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.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, meet the author podcast, how authors write books, author journey stories, writing process explained, books and authors discussion, reader and author connection, deep dive author interview, podcast for book lovers, understanding authors, story behind the book,