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PODCAST

I Do What I Want!

HOLLIS JO MCCOLLUM

I invite fantasy readers into new worlds with empowering, wild stories. Readers of all kinds discover inspiring perspectives when they read the Raashan Series and the Lost Beacon Chronicles that will help enrich your dreams. I am a fantasy author, designer, podcaster, Bookfest Bellweather, and all around silly person. Romantic subplots are a staple in my writing, especially in my Raashan Series. Won"t you come into my world?

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29:32

Episode 41: September 2025 Recap

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2025/09/29

Three events, more collaboration news with Teddy Bare Body, and book series updates! Yay!

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29:38

Ep 40: What's Been Up?

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2025/08/23

It's been a while! Whew! I had to put the podcast on the back burner while I went on some crazy adventures, but I'm getting back on track now! Yay! I'll fill you in a bit on where I've been, and also where I'll be ;)

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28:15

Episode 39: Let's talk about updates and events!

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2024/11/25

Quick recap of the recent events I've done this fall. As well as talking about the last in person event I'll be doing this year and a surprise update. Yay!

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50:53

Episode 38: Elf Cultures of Raashan

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2024/10/28

I love to do all that world building, and a big part of world building are the different peoples and cultures within it. Those of you who read my Raashan Series already know that I focus on elves as the main character race in my books. Because of that focus, I have thought through and developed the different elven peoples who inhabit Raashan, and I'm going to tell you all about them!Also, the third book in the Raashan trilogy is published as of this morning! Woo! Go get your copy!

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Episode 37: Book Releases and Fall 2024 Events Remaining

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2024/09/30

The third book in the Raashan Trilogy is coming in October! So excited to share this with you all. Also, check out my remaining event dates in 2024 and let me know in the comments if you'll be attending any of these events. I'd love to see you!https://www.thebookfest.com/https://www.thebookfest.com/speaker/hollis-jo-mccollum/https://triciacopeland.com/podcast/

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37:49

Episode 36: Coffee Shop Writer

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2024/06/17

Where do you find yourself feeling most creative? Personally, I love a good cafe or coffee shop. I'll tell you why.

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48:32

Episode 34: Raashan Series - How It's Going

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2024/03/17

The new editions of the first two books in the Raashan Series will be released this month and the third book, Tear in the World, is going to be released October 3, 2024. So, I thought now is a good time to have a refresher on the series and the world of Raashan while cleverly sneaking in some updates I hope very much you will all put on your calendars because you care SO MUCH and reading the books I write makes you all very happy. :D That's what I tell myself is true anyway. Just let me have

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31:34

Episode 33: Elephant Driver

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2024/02/12

This is the 5th and final short story I wrote for the Power Therapy program, created and managed by Dr. Kobus Vorster. Elephant Driver is another technique developed by Dr. Vorster as part of his Power Therapy program. All therapy related techniques mentioned are wholly his intellectual property. All characters and story are wholly mine. Enjoy!Comment below to let me know if I should continue writing these. :) From the feedback I've received so far, I think I will. thank you to those who have

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45:18

Episode 32: Cat VS Dog & the Unholy Trinity

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2024/01/16

This is the 4th short story I wrote for the Power Therapy program, created and managed by Dr. Kobus Vorster. Cat VS Dog is definitely an arguement Haha The Unholy Trinity will be unexpected, I think. These are both techniques developed by Dr. Vorster as part of his Power Therapy program. All therapy related techniques mentioned are wholly his intellectual property. All characters and story are wholly mine. Enjoy!Comment below to let me know if I should continue writing these. :)

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38:45

Episode 31: Protect Your True Self

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2023/12/11

It's the third short story in the Power Therapy series! This short story was originally written as part of Dr. Kobus Vorster's Power Therapy series to help illustrate how some of the techniques from his trademarked Power Therapy would work in practice. He asked me to write them as sort of fairy tales with the characters either representing or using the multiple techniques Dr. Vorster created in order to help others achieve and maintain mental and emotional well being. The characters, story and world

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37:44

Episode 30: Bodyguard

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2023/11/13

@themagiclocker and I are going to be guests at JordanCon this coming April! Come meet us and a bunch of other fabulous fantasy and scifi authors!This short story was originally written as part of Dr. Kobus Vorster's Power Therapy series to help illustrate how some of the techniques from his trademarked Power Therapy would work in practice. He asked me to write them as sort of fairy tales with the characters either representing or using the multiple techniques Dr. Vorster created in order to help

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42:35

Episode 29: Picking a Fight with Yourself

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2023/10/15

I'm going to read you a short story I wrote! This was originally written as part of Dr. Kobus Vorster's Power Therapy series to help illustrate how some of the techniques from his trademarked Power Therapy would work in practice. He asked me to write them as sort of fairy tales with the characters either representing or using the multiple techniques Dr. Vorster created in order to help others achieve and maintain mental and emotional well being. The characters, story and world are all of my own

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Episode 28: My Two Book Series

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2023/09/18

My partner was actually asking me some insightful questions tonight about my writing, which got me thinking that maybe I should clarify some differences between my two different book series that I write. Buckle up! This is going to be a shorter one ;) See what I did there? I think I'm funny.Also, come see me and YA fantasy author @themagiclocker at the Time Travelers Book Fair on Saturday, September 30th in Acworth, GA! There will be lots of other great authors there too, so you should definitely

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Episode 27: DragonCon 2023 is coming (and I'll be there)

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2023/08/21

Learn about what I have planned for DragonCon 2023 happening this Labor Day weekend in Atlanta, GA. I've got book swag and selfie fun times. @themagiclocker @featherphaseout #featherphaseout@smokepitfairytales

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Episode 26: Character Study - Lucretia from Spare the...

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2023/08/07

Delve into what makes the main character from Spare the Swallow and the upcoming Lost Beacon Chronicles series tick and why she always tries so hard even when it hurts her.

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Episode 25: Lazy Summer...But Not Really

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2023/07/24

I've been on a bit of a hiatus with my podcast, because, well I'm doing everything all by myself as well as working full time and managing a household, etc... Sometimes, something has to go on hold and for the past couple months that thing has been this podcast. Hoping you can all forgive me. I genuinely appreciate everyone who listens, so I'm going to do better for all of you.Anyway, this episode is about what I've been up to over June and July 2023 as well as getting ready for DragonCon!

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Episode 24: It's My Birthday!

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2023/06/05

What did I accomplish in the past year, and what lies ahead for me in chapter 41 of my life? Listen to find out!Carnegie Writers: https://www.carnegiewriters.org/Dio Jensen:https://diojensen.com/21 Chieftans Press: https://www.21chieftanspress.com/

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Episode 23: I'm Working On It

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2023/05/22

Overview of the books I plan on releasing for both of my fantasy series through 2026!Smokepit Fairy Tales channel: @trippssmokepit5427 Drinking with Authors: @drinkingwithauthors https://www.hollisjomccollumauthor.com/

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Episode 22: Self Care

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2023/05/08

Sometimes, I think we writers forget to extend self care to ourselves. I know I do. Let's be nicer to ourselves :)

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39:27

Episode 21: My Self Publishing Journey, Part Deux

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2023/04/03

I've learned A LOT since my episode last year about self publishing, so I wanted to share what I have learned with everyone who listens because I have better, more helpful information now. Yay!www.21chieftanspress.comwww.reedsy.comwww.ingramspark.com

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