In this second and final episode with New York based author Michael Colon we take a deep dive into the underlying themes in his novel ‘The Gift From Aelius’ and how he uses futuristic fiction to address issues that are occurring in today’s world. He explains how writing allowed him to find his voice and discover his real self and how it provided him with a tool to express his observations about the world and humanity. He explains how he finds joy in the writing process and how, when the magic happens, he becomes lost in his own story as a form of escapism and enjoyment. The key theme of writing for yourself first and foremost and finding enjoyment in writing is discussed to inspire emerging writers. Finally, Mike tells us about his blog where he writes articles to give his readers a greater sense of who he is a person and he explains how writing a blog can be an effective marketing strategy for authors.

In this first of two episodes with New York based author Michael Colon we discuss his brand new debut novel ‘The Gift From Aelius’ which is a futuristic sci-fi about the interaction between A.I. robots and humans. Mike delves into the inspirations behind his novel and how he uses the main character, a robot named A191, to convey important themes about humanity and where he sees us heading as a species. He breaks down the motivations behind his writing and how his ideas spawn from concept to completed storyline. Mike explains his journey to publication which leads to a discussion about the broader publishing landscape and the potential impacts of artificial intelligence.

In this second episode with USA Today bestselling author Carter Wilson, he chats with Jack Roney and Harry Colfer about his podcast MAKING IT UP where he interviews authors and delves into their journeys. We also discuss the publishing landscape and options available for authors to publish their work.