Join Michael La Ronn as he documents his personal journey from nobody to bestselling science fiction & fantasy author. Eavesdrop on the secret life of a working writer who publishes 10-12 books per year.
There are some people you’ll never forget. In this week’s sketchbook episode, I talk about a school bus driver who made an incredible impression on me, and taught me an important lesson that I still …
In this week’s episode, I talk about patience and how I’m in this for the long haul. I don’t just say it. I live it.
My Interview with Dan Blank on the Dabblers vs Doers Podcast: http://wegrowmedi…
In this week’s episode I give an update on how well the relaunch of my YouTube channel Author Level Up went. I also answer some questions about my first job and my tea habit.
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In this week’s episode, I talk about the Top 5 moments that inspired me as a writer. This one is a must-listen.
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Show Notes (including a transcript): www.michaellaronn.com/episode20
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In this week’s episode I talk about a 4th of July Fair I attended all the way back in 2005. And of course an interesting character I observed on the street that ended up in one of my short stories ma…
In this week’s episode I talk about how I people watch, and the process I use to ensure that the notes I take translate into a fully-realized and accurate sketch. This technique has helped me write b…
In this week’s episode, I give an update on my YouTube channel (it’s live), two great podcast interviews I did, and yet another sponsor of the show.
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My YouTube Channel: http://www.authorlevelup…
In this week’s episode, I talk about my process of designing, writing, recording, and publishing the episode’s for The Writer’s Journey Podcast. I also cover the equipment and programs that I use.
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In this episode I talk about a run-in I had with a pyramid scheme company that gets weird, weirder, and really bizarre fast.
I’ve never told this story before, so this is new territory for me. The en…
In this episode I talk about the history behind my my YouTube channel, Author Level Up, and the decision to reboot it. I also talk about why I love shooting video almost as much as shooting fiction.
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Since there's an extra Thursday in the month, I included a snippet from the Old Dark audiobook, narrated by Miles Meili. Enjoy! It’s Memorial Day here in the United States, and if any of you listeni…
In this week’s episode, I talk about how I paused my Sound Mage Sonata series temporarily to bring back my YouTube channel.
I also answer some listener questions that take me back to my embarrassing…
In this week’s episode, I countdown the Top 10 moments in my life that shaped me as a writer. Part 1 of 2.
Read this episode's show notes at www.michaellaronn.com/episode11
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In this week’s episode, I share music that I wrote between 2005 and 2010. It’s an homage to who I was before I became a writer.
Read this week's episode show notes at www.michaellaronn.com/episode10
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In this week’s episode, I talk about a critical musical encounter that shaped who I am today and how I approach my art--the music of Ivan Lins.
Visit my podcast and read the show notes at www.michae…
In this episode, I give an update on my Sound Mage Sonata urban fantasy series, some marketing news, and I share words from the show’s new sponsor.
All sound/music credits available at www.michaell…
In this week’s episode, I talk about one of my secret weapons to writing fiction that keeps readers reading: the five senses. This is fairly common advice, but learn how I apply it practically to tak…
In this week’s episode, I read a page from my sketchbook about a stranger who stopped to help a friend and I during a time of need. It turned into an experience that I will never forget, and will alw…
In this week’s episode, I talk about my search for my biological father and how that shaped me as a writer. I also talk about how it led me to write the most important book I’ve ever written: Be a Wr…
In this week's episode, I give an update on my Sound Mage Sonata urban fantasy series, a recent marketing campaign, and answer a few questions from a true fan.
Show notes and sound credits available…