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Jon Cronshaw"s Author Diary - The Real Life of an Indie Author | Writing | Publishing | Disability

Step into the world of storytelling with Jon Cronshaw, a legally blind indie fantasy author who refuses to let visual impairment stand in the way of his literary dreams. In his weekly Author Diary podcast, Jon brings raw honesty and infectious enthusiasm to every episode, inviting listeners behind the curtain of his unique writing journey. From the spark of a new idea to the satisfaction of a published novel, Jon shares the unfiltered reality of crafting stories while navigating the publishing

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404 - June 22, 2025 - Admin, Nine Inch Nails

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2025/06/20

This week was mostly spent on admin tasks—the essential but less exciting side of the author life. From scheduling to organising releases, it’s been a practical sort of week.The highlight, though, was seeing Nine Inch Nails live in Manchester! It was an incredible show with a set packed full of early album tracks—intense, loud, and absolutely brilliant.Best of all, my back held up, so I’m hoping that means I’m finally over the worst of it and can get back into the writing groove soon.

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403 - June 15, 2025 - The Prince and the Fool, Kate...

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2025/06/13

This week, I’ve hit the 60 percent mark on the draft of The Prince and the Fool (Ravenglass Legends, Book 4). The story is moving steadily, and I’m excited to see it coming together.I’ve also been reading the 33 1/3 book on Kate Bush’s Hounds of Love—a fascinating deep dive into one of my all-time favourite albums. And I’ve finally started watching House of Cards on Netflix—dark, sharp, and brilliantly acted.I’m still dealing with a bad back, which has been slowing me down. I’m really hoping it

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402 - June 8, 2025 - The Prince and the Fool,...

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2025/06/06

After taking last week off, I’m back at the writing desk and making great progress on The Prince and the Fool (Ravenglass Legends, Book 4). I’ve just hit the mid-point of the book—and the series itself! I’ll be sharing unedited chapters on Patreon over the next few weeks for those following along early.This week, I also chat about reading Homecoming by Robin Hobb—a beautifully written book as always—and watching Baby Reindeer on Netflix, a dark but excellent drama that’s definitely stayed with me.On

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401 - June 1, 2024 - Episode 400 Q&A - Part Two!

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2025/05/30

In this follow-up to the 400th episode celebration, I’m back with part two of the Q&A, this time answering questions from Facebook.Once again, I’m joined by my wife and editor, Claire, for more behind-the-scenes chat about writing, editing, and the creative life. Thank you to everyone who submitted questions!And if you're looking for a brilliant editor, check out Claire’s work at cherryedits.com.

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400 - May 25, 2025 - Episode 400 Q&A with Claire!

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2025/05/23

This week marks a major milestone—episode 400 of the Author Diary! To celebrate, I’m doing something a little different. I answer questions from my Patreon supporters, covering everything from writing to reading.I’m also joined by a very special guest—Claire, my wife and editor! We chat about editing, storytelling, and what it’s like working together on my books. You can check out her work at cherryedits.com.Thanks for being part of this journey—here’s to the next 400!

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399 - April 18, 2025 - Ravenglass Throne, Admin

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2025/05/16

This week’s been all about the behind-the-scenes work—the less glamorous side of being an author. I’ve been deep in admin, getting everything in place for the release of Severed Bonds (The Ravenglass Throne, Part Three) on May 19, and preparing the audio edition of Book 4 for my Patreon supporters.It’s been a week of formatting, uploading, scheduling, and ticking boxes—but not much creative work. I’m itching to get back to actual writing and into the worlds that excite me.Thanks for bearing with me

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398 - May 11, 2025 - Influenced, Ravenglass Legends

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2025/05/09

This week, I completed work on my four speculative fiction collections: Influenced, Outraged, Cancelled, and Muted. If you’d like a taste, you can grab a free collection at joncronshaw.com/optimised.I also returned to writing The Prince and the Fool (Ravenglass Legends, Book 4). It feels great to be back in the world of epic fantasy after a detour into short fiction. The story’s gaining momentum again, and I’m excited to see where it leads.On the publishing front, I’ve received two new covers for

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397 - May 4, 2025 - Influenced, The Residence

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2025/05/02

In this week’s Author Diary, I’ve been continuing work on my Speculative Fiction collections, sorting through short stories and getting everything ready for release.The first collection, Influenced, is now available to pre-order on all major ebook platforms. It’s packed with dark, satirical tales that twist reality in unsettling—and sometimes all-too-familiar—ways.I also talk about watching The Residence, a fun and clever murder mystery set in the White House—highly recommended if you enjoy sharp

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396 - April 27, 2025 - Influenced

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2025/04/25

This week, I’ve been busy going through lots of short stories, organising them into collections ready for release. The first collection, Influenced, will be out on May 10!Influenced is a series of dark, satirical speculative fiction tales, exploring twisted futures, sharp social commentary, and unsettling what-ifs. I'm really excited to share these stories, and this marks the start of more short fiction collections to come.Thanks as always for following along—plenty more on the horizon!

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395 - April 20, 2025 - Ravenglass Legends, Blade of...

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2025/04/18

It’s been a big week! I launched two new books:🔥 Wyvern’s Shadow (The Ravenglass Throne, Book 2)⚔️ Blade of Sorrows (Guild of Assassins, Book 3)On top of that, I’ve started work on Book 4 of Ravenglass Legends. I’ve made the decision to expand this into a seven-book series, with this fourth instalment serving as a mid-point in the larger story.While it’s not my bestselling work, Ravenglass Legends remains my passion project—a world and cast of characters I care deeply about. I’m writing it for the

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394 - April 13, 2025 - Speculative Fiction Tales,...

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2025/04/11

This week has been all about juggling projects and getting things ready for some exciting releases. I’ve been busy preparing my short stories for a new podcast — Speculative Fiction Tales. You can find it on your favourite podcast app or over on my YouTube channel.I’m also gearing up for the launch of two books next week:🐉 Wyvern's Shadow (The Ravenglass Throne Book 2)⚔️ Blade of Sorrows (Guild of Assassins Book 3)On top of that, I’ve started work on a new side project—a steampunk adventure

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393 - April 6, 2025 - Forged in Blood, Guild...

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2025/04/04

This week, I’m excited to announce that Forged in Blood is now available! It’s always a great feeling getting a new book out into the world.I’ve also been working on some new Guild of Assassins short stories, which are now available to download for free at joncronshaw.com/guildassassin.If you're enjoying the series, these are a great way to dig deeper into the world.On the viewing front, I watched Adolescence on Netflix—a gritty, intense drama that I highly recommend if you're in the mood

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392 - March 30, 2025 - Hunters, Guild of Assassins,...

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2025/03/28

This week, I finished the draft of Hunters—a gritty Space Western I’ve really enjoyed working on. I’m still undecided on what to do with it long-term, but for now, it may stay as a Patreon-only project.April is shaping up to be huge, with three book launches on the way:📖 Forged in Blood – April 4🐉 Wyvern’s Shadow (The Ravenglass Throne: Part Two) – April 12⚔️ Blade of Sorrows – April 17I also wrote a couple of Guild of Assassins short stories, which I’ll be sharing on Patreon over the coming

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391 - March 23, 2025 - Dragon Squadron, Hunters,...

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2025/03/21

This week, I wrapped up the draft of Dragon Squadron (RAF Dragon Corps), and I’m thrilled with how it’s turned out. But with three book launches on the horizon—Wyvern’s Shadow (The Ravenglass Throne: Part Two), Forged in Blood, and Blade of Sorrows—my focus now shifts to prepping those releases.In this episode, I reflect on the many open projects I’ve got on the go and the importance of staying focused rather than jumping into something new (no matter how tempting!). It’s time to clear the decks

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390 - March 14, 2025 - RAF Dragon Corps, Shattered...

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2025/03/14

This week, I’ve been deep in Dragon Squadron (RAF Dragon Corps), and what started as a novella has now evolved into a full novel! I’m currently 16 chapters in out of 24, and the story is shaping up beautifully—I’m absolutely loving where it’s going.In publishing news, Shattered Kingdom (The Ravenglass Throne: Part One) is now released, and Forged in Blood is officially up for pre-order! It’s been a busy but exciting time, with lots of new stories heading your way.Looking forward to pushing ahead

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389 - March 9, 2025 - RAF Dragon Corps, Forged in...

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2025/03/07

This week, I completed a new novella in a new series and a new genre—alternative history/historical fantasy! I’ve been working on Dragon Squadron, a story set in 1939 England that imagines what if there were dragons in World War II.The novella follows Jim Ashford, a young man who defies his naval admiral father to join the elite RAF Dragon Corps. Bonding with Aether, a midnight-blue combat dragon, Jim trains for the coming war against Germany’s ruthless dragon breeding programme, where dragons are

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389 - March 2, 2025 - The Chosen One, Hunters, The...

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2025/02/28

This week, I dusted off a project I haven’t touched since May 2023—The Chosen One, a heroic fantasy about a child of prophecy destined to defeat the Dark Lord…except the Dark Lord never came. Now 40, he abandoned his heroic destiny 20 years ago, but fate may have other plans.I also made progress on my Space Western, Hunters, writing a new chapter as I continue expanding that world. This month has been incredibly productive, averaging 5,000 words per weekday, putting me at 100,000 words for the

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388 - February 23, 2025 - The Ravenglass Throne,...

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2025/02/21

This week marks a major milestone—I’ve finished book 12 of The Ravenglass Throne, meaning the entire series is now complete! Now, it’s a waiting game for the edits to come back, but the hard work of drafting is done.With The Ravenglass Throne wrapped up, I’ve been reflecting on what’s next. I need to take stock of my open projects and decide which one excites me the most before diving in. There are plenty of ideas pulling at my attention, so it’s all about choosing the right one.I also discuss The

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387 - February 16, 2025 - The Ravenglass Throne

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2025/02/14

This week has been a lighter one, as I’ve mostly been resting after a big push on Book 11 of The Ravenglass Throne over the weekend. Now, I’m onto the final novella in the series—the last stretch is in sight!I’ve also been reading The 10 Cent Plague, a fascinating history of comic books in America. It’s been a great read, full of insight into the cultural impact and controversies surrounding comics.On the scheduling side, I realised I miscalculated my timeline—I originally planned to have Book 12

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385 - The Ravenglass Throne, The Diplomat, The Royal...

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2025/02/07

This week, I’ve finished drafting Book 10 of The Ravenglass Throne and even started on the first chapter of Book 11! With the series nearing its conclusion, I’ve also been working through edits on Book 2, which I’ll start posting on Patreon soon. As The Ravenglass Throne wraps up, I’m starting to think about what comes next. Possible projects include: • Guild of Assassins, book 4 • Dawn of Assassins, book 4 • Ravenglass Legneds, book 4 • Scoundrels (A Dawn of Assassins prequel). • A follow-up to

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