In today's episode, we're diving into the creative freedom of indie publishing, the darker themes of storytelling, and how character-driven narratives shape powerful stories.

Dark fantasy and romance author J.C. Murphey joins the podcast to talk about her journey as a storyteller, her love for crafting haunting worlds, and how indie authors build careers through passion, persistence, and community. We also explore how stories evolve through the drafting process, the influence of anime and manga on darker storytelling, and how crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter allow authors to bring special projects directly to their readers.

In this episode, we cover:

• • How J.C.'s love for storytelling and dark fantasy first began
  • Writing character-driven stories and why characters are the heart of her worlds
  • The influence of anime and manga on darker storytelling elements
  • The creative freedom that comes with choosing the indie publishing path
  • Busting common myths about writing and the publishing industry
  • How stories can evolve during the drafting process
  • Overcoming writer's block and staying consistent through a long creative journey
  • Running a Kickstarter campaign and using crowdfunding to create special edition books
  • Winning the 2024 Indieverse Awards for Don't Fear the Reaper
  • Her upcoming dark romance release Fox Hunt and what readers can expect next
  
  

J.C.'s Website: https://www.authorjcmurphey.com/

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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@j_c_murphey

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