Finding Elara
Building worlds with words and sharing those words with the world.
A podcast for writers, world builders and artists that would like to take a mindful look inside their creations. This is an interview series that provides an opportunity for Authors to share their Worldbuilding style and Mindfulness tactics.
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 31 minutes
- Episodes
- 66
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
S02E28-066 An entire world with Lorna Woulfe
Guest Bio
Lorna Woulfe was born and raised in the state of Ohio. She has lived in such exotic locales as Denver CO, Los Angeles, CA, and Nashville, TN. She is the alter ego of L. Anne Wooley who wri…
S02E27-065 When things fall into Place with Lorna Woulfe
Guest Bio
Lorna Woulfe was born and raised in the state of Ohio. She has lived in such exotic locales as Denver CO, Los Angeles, CA, and Nashville, TN. She is the alter ego of L. Anne Wooley who wri…
S02E26-064 White is for mourning with Elizabeth Chaffin
Guest Bio
Elizabeth Chaffin is the creator of Bearded Rat Mysteries, through which she has written over 14 digital-download murder mystery games that have been sold around the world. She is also th…
S02E25-063 The way to it is through it with Elizabeth Chaffin
Guest Bio
Elizabeth Chaffin is the creator of Bearded Rat Mysteries, through which she has written over 14 digital-download murder mystery games that have been sold around the world. She is also th…
S02E24-062 Pink, Sun and Sleeping Beauty with Poppy Solomon
Guest Bio
Poppy Rose Solomon's novels are inspired by both her coastal childhood in Queensland and her love of escaping into magical worlds. Her debut series is four-book YA fantasy saga Woken Kingd…
S02E23-061 Table, Cat and Scarlet Witch with Poppy Solomon
Guest Bio
Poppy Rose Solomon's novels are inspired by both her coastal childhood in Queensland and her love of escaping into magical worlds. Her debut series is four-book YA fantasy saga Woken Kingd…
S02E22-060 Looting the Treasure Chest
Dianna and Julz meet up again to reflect on the last 5 guests, favourite episodes in the last set and talk about the treasure chest. Discuss why the schedule is changing to weekly.
Dianna continues o…
S02E21-059 There are no set rules with Ryan Null
Guest Bio
I was born and raised in Indiana. I have three boys. My wife and I have been married for 15 years in August. I love grilling, writing, and working outside. I have six brothers and sisters.…
S02E20-058 Humbling opportunities with Ryan Null
Guest Bio
I was born and raised in Indiana. I have three boys. My wife and I have been married for 15 years in August. I love grilling, writing, and working outside. I have six brothers and sisters.…
S02E18-056 Staying true to your voice with Sue-Ellen Pashley
A writer of a copious amount of words (because if they didn’t come out, she’s sure her head would explode), Sue-Ellen writes everything from picture books to young adult and adult fantasies. A best-s…
S02E17-055 Building in Layers with Selina Shapland
Guest Bio
Selina Shapland is a certified fiction book coach who uses her developmental editing knowledge and skills to guide aspiring authors through the shadows of storytelling. She has studied fic…
S02E16-054 Getting in the flow with Selina Shapland
Guest Bio
Selina Shapland is a certified fiction book coach who uses her developmental editing knowledge and skills to guide aspiring authors through the shadows of storytelling. She has studied fic…
S02E15-053 Retelling old Myths With Angela Hughes
Guest Bio
Historical & Paranormal fantasy author Angela R. Hughes believes in the power of storytelling. Her ambition to write stories that grip and inspire readers has led her to study Celtic Mytho…
S02E14-052 Create Time to Write with Angela Hughes
Guest Bio
Historical & Paranormal fantasy author Angela R. Hughes believes in the power of storytelling. Her ambition to write stories that grip and inspire readers has led her to study Celtic Mytho…
S02E13-051 Crazy Plant Lady Writes Blurbs with Jessie Cunniffe
Guest Bio
Jessie Cunniffe* is a professional blurb writer and book blurb coach from Sydney, Australia. A passionate advocate of the indie author community, Jessie has dedicated herself to taking the…
S02E12-050 Intentional Creative Rest with Jessie Cunniffe
Guest Bio
Jessie Cunniffe* is a professional blurb writer and book blurb coach from Sydney, Australia. A passionate advocate of the indie author community, Jessie has dedicated herself to taking the…
S02E11049 Treasure Chest Summary and winners
Show Summary
Dianna and Julz have a chat about the last 10 episodes.
Prize list
Clans in conflict trilogy
Magic of Wishes and Dreams
1/2 prices manuscript edit
You'll never walk alo…
S2E10-048 The Storytelling world of Jo Henwood
Show Notes
- To Jo worldbuilding means transferring what is in your brain to the audience. Linking to the senses and clothing that reality a way the audience will underestand
- Research is so important …
S2E9-047 Mindful Growth with Jo Henwood
Show Notes
- ‘I’ve constructed the life that meets my dreams’
- Wrong Bassinet at the Hospital
- When you have the choice to learn something practical or something you Loe then go for the one that you…