Alchemy for Authors
Episodes
The Power of Focus: Why I'm Pressing Pause to Level Up My Author Career
23 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this week’s solo episode, I’m sharing a big decision I’ve made for my author career and why sometimes ...
Turning Resistance Into Your Creative Compass
09 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! Do you feel the pull to write your book but find yourself procrastinating, doubting your abilities, or waiting ...
Best Guest Manifestation Tips From 100 Plus Episodes
23 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to episode 100 of Alchemy for Authors! To celebrate this incredible milestone, I’ve put together a bumper episode filled with powerful man...
A Teen's Perspective on Writing & Publishing with Rutendo Shadaya
09 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this episode of Alchemy for Authors, I sit down with 16-year-old indie author Rutendo Shadaya. Despite not e...
Tips for Surviving the Day Job as an Author
26 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! Balancing the demands of a day job with the dream of being an author can be overwhelming, but it’s absolutely...
Fearless Storytelling & the Future of Publishing with J.D. Barker
12 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this week's episode, I sit down with bestselling author J.D. Barker to explore the art of fearless storytell...
Rewriting My Story: Reflections, Reset, & Rising Again for a New Year
29 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this week’s solo episode, I open up about my setbacks and accomplishments in 2024, and my goals for 2025. ...
Behind the Scenes of The Plymbury Witch with Kendra Vaughan
15 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this week’s episode, I chat with author Kendra Vaughan about her debut novel, The Plymbury Witch. Kendra a...
Relax to Riches with Renee Rose
01 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this week’s episode, I chat with best-selling author Renee Rose. Renee talks about her new book Relax to R...
Energy Pennies & Author Success Archetypes for a Sustainable Author Career with Becca Syme
17 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this week’s episode, I chat with best-selling author and Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach, Becca Syme. We ...
Book Publicity with Larissa Banting
03 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this week’s episode, I chat with book publicist, Larissa Banting. Larissa demystifies PR and discusses its...
Pivoting & Sustainability in Your Author Career with Troy Lambert
20 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this week’s episode, I chat with bestselling author and Plot Dude, Troy Lambert. Troy shares his own recen...
The 4 Pillars of Author Success with Emma Dhesi
06 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this week’s episode, I chat with bestselling author and book coach, Emma Dhesi. Emma shares with us the 4 ...
Behind the Scenes of 'Between: A Gothic Novella'
22 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this week’s solo episode, I share a personal update on what actions I’m taking to align myself with bein...
Your Author Self Warrant of Fitness
08 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! Are you roadworthy as an author? Are you set up to go the distance with your author career? In this week’s s...
The Magic of the Writer's Notebook
25 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this week’s solo episode, I discuss how I use Writer’s Notebooks to collect inspiration and pay attentio...
Marketing with Testimonials & Romanticising Your Writing Life with Lyda McLallen
11 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this week’s episode I interview marketing and PR specialist, and the owner of Talk Plus Tell, Lyda McLalle...
A Permission Slip to Write
28 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this week’s solo episode, I chat about why many of us avoid writing or look for permission to write. I als...
Book Marketing with Heidi McIntyre
14 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this week’s episode I interview author and Book Marketing Coach, Heidi McIntyre about her debut novel Sea ...
Are You A Bad Boss?
30 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this week’s solo episode, I ask you to question what type of boss you are when running your author busines...
Writing Lessons From A Centenarian with Babette Hughes
16 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this week’s episode I interview author and centenarian, Babette Hughes, about writing later in life, and h...
Ghostwriting, Memoirs, & Hybrid Publishing with Amanda Edgar
02 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this week’s episode I interview award-winning author and CEO of Page and Podium Press, Dr Amanda Nell Edga...
Inspired Action, Imposter Syndrome, & Stealing From Real Life with Jo Buer
19 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this week’s episode I share an interview I did on the Author Revolution Podcast with Carissa Andrews in De...
Kickstarter & Starting Over with Martha Carr
05 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this week’s episode I interview urban fantasy author Martha Carr about Kickstarter and starting over in he...
Writing the Shadow with Joanna Penn
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this week’s episode I interview award-winning podcaster, creative entrepreneur, and bestselling author, J...
Money Magic & Mindset with Lee Savino
07 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this week’s episode I interview USA Today bestselling author of over 69 romance novels, and Money Magic co...
Minisode 4: The Importance of Rest
31 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Minisode 4 of Alchemy for Authors! In this short episode I share my reflection on my recent bout of burnout and overwhelm, and how rest...
Travel Writing, Photography, & Being a Multi-Passionate Creative with Jeremiah Gilbert
24 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this week’s episode I chat with award winning photographer and travel writer, Jeremiah Gilbert. Jeremiah s...
The Sustainable Author Career with Claire Taylor
10 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this week’s episode I chat with humour and mystery author, Enneagram consultant for creatives and the owne...
Go Creative Planning with Orna Ross
25 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this week’s episode I chat with international bestseller, award-winning author, and founder of the Allianc...
Minisode 3: Birthday Recalibration
18 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Minisode 3 of Alchemy for Authors! In this short episode I share my thoughts around recalibrating your author career when you feel like...
Writing & Marketing a Non-Fiction Book with Rick Nuske
11 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this week’s episode I chat with host of the My Future Business Show, and author of Welcome To The Show 1.0...
Minisode 2: Courage Comes Before Confidence
04 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Minisode 2 of Alchemy for Authors! In this short episode I share my thoughts around taking action towards your goals and dreams, and why ...
Manifestation & Hypnosis for Authors with Carissa Andrews & Tammy Tyree
28 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this week’s episode I chat with two amazing return guests, Carissa Andrews and Tammy Tyree, about all thin...
Minisode 1: Author Envy
21 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Minisode 1 of Alchemy for Authors! In this short episode I share my thoughts around Author Envy: what it is, what it’s trying to tell u...
The Holistic Tooth Fairy’s Success Tips for Kickstarter with Meliors Simms
14 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this week’s episode I chat with the Holistic Tooth Fairy and author, Meliors Simms, about writing, publish...
Manifestation Practices for the New Year
31 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors and Happy New Year! In this solo episode I share some of the manifestation practices I use to get clear on my wr...
Lessons From The Classroom For Writers
17 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this solo episode I share a look at my day-job as a teacher and the lessons I’ve learnt that impact upon m...
Demystifying Mental Health Through Fiction with Charlotte Lobb
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this episode I talk with New Zealand author, Charlotte Lobb, about her writing process, publishing experienc...
Write Now with Pat Backley
19 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this episode I talk with author, Pat Backley, about finding your passion and writing books later in life. O...
Writing Crime Fiction with Stephen Johnson
05 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this episode I talk with crime fiction author, Stephen Johnson, about his books, his writing process, and wh...
How I Write a Book
22 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this solo episode I share my personal writing process, tips and tricks I use to get my books written, and ho...
Going Indie & Selling Locally with Johanna M. Rae
08 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this episode I talk with New Zealand author and Ages of Pages book fair coordinator, Johanna M. Rae, about g...
From Journalist to Novelist in New Zealand with Kelley Tantau
24 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this episode I talk with New Zealand journalist and debut author, Kelley Tantau, about her new book The Runa...
Writing Book Blurbs with Jessie Cunniffe
10 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this episode, I talk with book blurb coach, Jessie Cunniffe. Topics we discuss include: · How...
AI Enhanced Plotting & Selling Direct with Carissa Andrews
27 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this episode, I talk with best-selling author, CEO of Author Revolution, Millionaire Author Coach, and repea...
Writing in the Real Moments & Imposter Syndrome
13 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! Happy 60th episode! In this episode I share a personal reflection on some of the events that took place over th...
Writing Retreats & Story Intimacy with David Rocklin
30 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this episode, I chat with author, book coach, and writing retreat host, David Rocklin. Some of the topics we...
Author Alignment & the Enneagram with Claire Taylor
16 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this episode, I chat with prolific author and Enneagram consultant for creatives, Claire Taylor. Some of the...
Behind the Scenes of Hades's Haunt
02 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! To celebrate the upcoming release of my first paranormal cozy, I’m taking you behind the scenes of the creati...
Spirits, Past-lives, Hypnosis & Writing with Tammy Tyree
18 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this episode, I chat with distinguished author and Clinical Hypnotherapist Tammy Tyree about her memoir Dead...
Write to Riches with Renee Rose
04 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this episode, I chat with 7-figure, bestselling author Renee Rose about her book Write to Riches, and how to...
Overcoming Overwhelm as an Indie Author
21 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! This week I have a solo episode for you where I talk all about overcoming overwhelm as an Indie Author. Some th...
Writing a Book with Emma Dhesi
07 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this episode, I chat with return guest, author, and book coach, Emma Dhesi. To celebrate the release of Emma...
Making a Living as an Author with Troy Lambert
23 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this episode, I chat with return guest, prolific author, freelance writer, book editor, and all-round cool g...
Connection, Optimism, & Publishing Wide with Mark Leslie Lefebvre
09 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this episode, I talk with author and book industry expert, Mark Leslie Lefebvre. We discuss Mark’s journey...
Storytelling with David Rocklin
26 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this episode, I talk with fiction author David Rocklin about his writing journey and where he got the inspir...
When Writers Don't Write
12 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this episode I share my personal experience of what happens when writer’s go too long without writing, why...
Writing Mysteries with Amy S. Peele
26 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this episode I talk with best-selling Medical Mystery author and wellness advocate, Amy S. Peele. Amy shar...
Bonus Episode: Millionaire Author Manifestation with Carissa Andrews
18 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to this bonus episode of Alchemy for Authors! In this week’s episode I talk with best-selling author, CEO of Author Revolution, and Millio...
Plotting with Plottr with Troy Lambert
12 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this week’s episode I talk with mystery author and Plottr education lead, Troy Lambert, about plotting and...
The Big Game Special: Marketing Books & NFL Espionage with Kevin Bryant
29 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! Whether you’re a sports fan or want to learn more about marketing non-fiction, I have a great show for you toda...
Taking a Chance with Kelly Kaur
15 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this episode, I share a brief personal update and then talk with prolific author, Kelly Kaur. Some of the topi...
Twenty Things I Learned in 2022
01 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year and welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this episode, I reflect on twenty things I learned in 2022 while writing, podcasting and be...
Eco-happiness for Writers with Sandi Schwartz
18 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this episode, I talk with author and freelance journalist Sandi Schwartz about Eco-happiness for authors. Sand...
My Top 8 Manifestation Must-Haves
11 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this episode, I share my top 8 manifestation must-haves to propel you towards reaching your writing goals and ...
Living a Happy Author Life with Julie Leonard
04 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this episode, I chat with Happiness Evangelist and author, Julie Leonard. Julie talks about how you can create...
Writing a Memoir with Repeatedly Dead Fred
27 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this episode, I talk with author Fred Rutman, AKA Repeatedly Dead Fred, about the writing and publishing journ...
Pitching to Publications with Rebecca L. Weber
20 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this episode, I talk with freelance journalist and writing coach, Rebecca L. Weber. Rebecca shares her journey...
Courses to Supercharge Your Author Life
13 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this episode, I share the top five courses that I’ve taken and recommend for supercharging your author life....
Daily Habits & Amazon Ads with Michal Stawicki
06 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this episode, I talk with best-selling author, business coach, and Mr Consistency himself, Michal Stawicki. Mi...
Halloween Special: Why I Write Ghost Stories
30 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Halloween Special of Alchemy for Authors! As an author who writes Gothic Fiction and Supernatural Suspense, it won't be a surprise to y...
Why You Should Do NaNoWriMo
23 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this episode, I share my experience writing a book in a month during NaNoWriMo, why I think you should give it...
Transformational Writing with Nadia Krauss
16 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this episode, I talk with Nadia Krauss, Soul Health Mentor and author of The Magic of Transformation: Igniting...
Physical Alignment for Manifestation Success with Sara Garofalo
09 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this episode, I talk with Sara Garofalo, Ayurvedic Counselor and Co-author of the international bestselling bo...
Writing, Vella, Query Letters & Ghosts with Brandon J. Greer
02 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this episode, I talk with Middle Grade and YA author, Brandon J. Greer. Brandon not only shares his journey fr...
All Things Editing with Hannah Sullivan
25 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this episode, I talk with author, and editor extraordinaire, Hannah Sullivan. Hannah shares her writing journe...
What Writing A Book Has Taught Me
18 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this solo episode, I’m celebrating reaching thirty episodes of Alchemy for Authors. Wahoo! I spend this epis...
Bestseller Launches Made Simple with Emee Estacio
11 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this episode, I chat with best-selling book launch strategist, Emee Estacio. Emee’s expertise is in helping ...
Ego and the Writer with Becky Paroz
04 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this episode, I chat with Australian author Becky Caputo, and we discuss how our ego can help and hinder us on...
Is it Time to Quit Writing?
28 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this solo episode, I share five questions you can ask yourself to give you clarity about whether it’s time t...
Healing Through Memoir with Yvonne Caputo
21 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this episode I chat with author Yvonne Caputo. Yvonne shares the path she took to self-publishing two memoirs,...
Integrity and Your Author Life
14 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this solo episode I discuss Integrity and what it means for our writing lives and author careers. Inspired by ...
Mindset to Maximize Your Author Career with Spencer Jones
07 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this episode I chat with author and the Prince of Positivity himself, Spencer Jones. Spencer shares his journe...
Publishing Children's Books in Multiple Languages with Marie Robert
31 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this episode I chat with children’s book author, Marie Robert, about her journey to publication while living...
Whatever It Takes: Traditionally Publishing Non-Fiction with Kevin Bryant
24 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this episode I chat with traditionally published non-fiction author, Kevin Bryant, about the writing and publi...
Harnessing The Power Of Your Future Self
17 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this episode, I talk about how you can use the concept of your Future Self, the author you aspire to be, to su...
Intuition and Success for Authors with Becca Syme
10 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this episode I chat with best-selling author and Gallup Strengths coach, Becca Syme. Becca shares how honing i...
Overcoming Mindset Barriers to Success
03 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In today’s solo episode, I get personal and talk about success blocks, what they look like and how we can level...
Mid Year Musings
26 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! Here in Aotearoa New Zealand we have been celebrating Matariki, the Maaori New Year. This had inspired me to refl...
Navigating Indie Publishing with Jennifer Martain
19 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In today’s episode I chat with speculative fiction author, Jennifer Martain, about all things Indie Publishing....
Millionaire Author Mindset with Carissa Andrews
12 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! If you've ever dreamed of being a millionaire author, or even just want to make a living from your writing and yo...
Creating Time to Write
05 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! If you’re anything like me, you might find yourself saying you don’t have time to write, or you’re too busy...
Writing Hacks for ADHD with Monica Hay
29 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! This is part two of a conversation with Writing Coach and Fantasy Author, Monica Hay. Like myself, Monica was dia...
Manifestation And Mindset For Authors with Monica Hay
22 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! This is part one of a conversation with Writing Coach and Fantasy Author, Monica Hay. In this episode, Monica sha...
Publishing And Writing A Children's Book with Susie Miles
15 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In today's episode I chat with children's book writer, Susie Miles. Susie shares her twenty-year journey towards ...
Reframing The Day Job For Writing Success
08 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this episode, I share strategies for changing your mindset around your day job so you can manifest your dream ...
What You Write Matters with Sandy Cohen
01 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In today's episode I chat with journalist and health and wellness coach, Sandy Cohen. Sandy shares how her chos...
Self-compassion, Mindset and Mindfulness with Heather McMahon
24 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In today's episode I speak with professional helper, counselor and podcaster, Heather McMahon, about all things m...
Manifesting My First Book
17 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In today's solo episode I share my journey towards becoming an author, and the role manifestation played in getti...