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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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445 - April 5, 2026 - Churchill's Dragons, Four of...

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2026/04/02

This week I’ve continued working through edits on Churchill’s Dragons and Four of Swords, keeping the momentum going across both projects.On the reading front, I finished Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir, which I thought was excellent—a brilliant mix of science, tension, and heart.I also talk about my dark domestic fantasy project, Until the Wyvern Spoke, and share that I’ll be starting to post Silent Watcher on Patreon from Monday. Lots of new content on the way!

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444 - March 29, 2026 - RAF Dragon Corps, Ravenglass...

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2026/03/27

I’m still not feeling 100%, so it’s been another editing-focused week. I’ve now finished editing RAF Dragon Corps Book 1 and moved straight on to Book 2, keeping things ticking along despite the illness.Big news this week: Final Flight—the finale of The Ravenglass Throne—is now live on Kindle! A huge milestone bringing the series to its conclusion.On the reading front, I’ve just finished This Inevitable Ruin (Dungeon Crawler Carl, Book 7), which I thoroughly enjoyed—a brilliant, chaotic end to the

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443 - March 22, 2026 - The Prince and the Fool, RAF...

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2026/03/20

The illness is still hanging around, so it’s been another editing-focused week. I’ve now finished my edits for The Prince and the Fool and sent it off for a professional edit.I’ve also been revisiting Dragon Squadron (RAF Dragon Corps, Book 1), going through the manuscript and tightening things up.On the creative side, I’ve written a short piece of music to accompany Until the Wyvern Spoke, which was a fun change of pace.I also share some storytelling lessons from Dungeon Crawler Carl—what’s

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442 - March 15, 2026 - The Prince and the Fool,...

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2026/03/13

I’m still feeling under the weather this week, so instead of drafting I’ve been focusing on editing. I’ve been working through ** The Prince and the Fool (Ravenglass Legends, Book 4)** to prepare the manuscript for a professional edit next month.I’m now around 70,000 words into the edit, so if all goes well I should have the manuscript finished early next week.On the reading front, I’ve moved onto the sixth Dungeon Crawler Carl book. I absolutely loved book five, but so far this one isn’t quite

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441 - March 8, 2026 - Silent Watcher, Lisa Jewell

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2026/03/06

This week’s been a quieter one as I’ve been under the weather with a spring virus. Even so, I’ve been working through the edits for The Silent Watcher, making progress on polishing the manuscript.I’ve also been doing some reading and picked up Don’t Let Him In by Lisa Jewell, which was a gripping psychological thriller.Not the most energetic week, but still moving things forward behind the scenes.

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440 - March 1, 2026 - Four of Swords, Dungeon Crawler...

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2026/02/27

This week I’ve started work on Four of Swords as I continue with The Ravenglass Chronicles. It’s always exciting to begin a new instalment and see where the story leads next.I’ve also begun re-watching The Good Place with my son, which has been a lot of fun revisiting together.On the reading front, I talk about flagging a little with Dungeon Crawler Carl—still enjoyable, but I may take a short break before continuing. I’ve also been developing a new psychological thriller, inspired by one of my

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439 - February 22, 2026 - Silent Watcher, Deftones,...

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2026/02/20

This week I completed my final edits of The Silent Watcher and have now sent it off for a professional edit. I’ve also received the cover, and I’m looking forward to starting to post chapters on Patreon from March 2.Outside of writing, I went to see Deftones in Manchester—an excellent gig with a set leaning more into their shoegaze/epic rock side, which was perfect for me.On the reading front, I’m now onto the third Dungeon Crawler Carl book and still thoroughly enjoying its wacky, grimdark

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438 - February 15, 2026 - Three of Swords, Guild of...

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2026/02/13

This week, I wrapped up Three of Swords (The Ravenglass Chronicles, Part 24)and moved straight onto writing a few chapters of Guild of Assassins Book 4.It’s been great shifting gears between projects while keeping the momentum going.On the reading front, I’ve jumped into the second Dungeon Crawler Carl book, and I’m thoroughly enjoying the ride so far. Safe to say, the series has me hooked.A productive week all round—on the page and off it.________________________________________Meta-description

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437 - February 8, 2026 - Three of Swords, Dungeon...

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2026/02/06

This week I’ve been making strong progress on Three of Swords (The Ravenglass Chronicles, Part 24), reaching around 60% of the draft. It’s always a great feeling when a story starts accelerating towards the final stretch.I’ve also been reading Dungeon Crawler Carl, which I’m enjoying immensely—fast, funny, and brilliantly inventive.On a personal note, I’ve started the Couch to 5K running programme. As someone who is legally blind, this is a new challenge, but my wife has trained as a sighted guide,

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436 - February 1, 2026 - Two of Swords, The...

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2026/01/30

This week I finished writing Two of Swords and started work on Three of Swords, continuing my return to The Ravenglass Chronicles. I also enjoyed reading Dark Matter by Blake Crouch. In exciting news, The Ravenglass Throne: Parts 5–8 boxed set is out today on Kindle and paperback. And if you’ve not started the series yet, Parts 1–4 is free on Kindle until February 1.

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435 - January 25, 2026 - Two of Swords, Meta smart...

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2026/01/23

This week I’ve nearly finished Two of Swords, with just three chapters left to draft. I also share my thoughts on using Meta’s smart glasses and how they’re proving surprisingly useful for someone like me with a visual impairment.

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434 - January 18, 2026 - The Ravenglass Chronicles

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2026/01/16

This week I reveal my long-hinted secret project—I'm back writing The Ravenglass Chronicles! The first two chapters of Ace of Swords is now live on Patreon, and I'm deep into Two of Swords. I also tried out Meta’s Smart Glasses, a game-changer for accessibility, and share my thoughts on the Stranger Things finale.Visit: patreon.com/joncronshawauthor

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433 - January 11, 2026 - Back to Writing, Patreon...

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2026/01/09

This week I’m back to writing after the Christmas break. I'm working on Guild of Assassins Book 4 and the third Ravenglass Guardians novel, this time focusing on the Seekers faction.On Patreon, I'm letting readers decide what gets posted next—options include:– Guild of Assassins 4– The Silent Watcher– The Sentinel’s Mercy– A wacky side-projectI also talk about upcoming January releases, including:– Broken Wings (Ravenglass Throne: Part 11) – January 19– The Ravenglass Throne: Parts 5–8 Boxed

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432 - January 4, 2026 - Looking forward to 2026

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2026/01/02

It’s a brand new year, and in this week’s Author Diary I share my plans for 2026. Over the Christmas break, I wrote several short stories, including a new Soren tale set in the Guild of Assassins universe, now live on Patreon.I’m currently on Chapter 7 of Guild of Assassins Book 4, and looking ahead to the spring launch of The Prince and the Fool. I’ll also be wrapping up The Ravenglass Throne releases this year—with Book 1’s audiobook now live on Audible!Other updates include:– RAF Dragon Corps

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431 - 2025 in Review – A Year of Highs, Lows & Lessons

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2025/12/19

In this special year-end episode, I take a look back at 2025, reflecting on the high points, challenges, and key milestones in my author career.I walk through the year month by month, revisiting the projects I launched, the goals I met (and missed), and everything I’ve learned along the way.Thank you for being part of the journey—wishing you all the best for an exciting and creative 2026!

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430 - December 21, 2025 - Guild of Assassins, SAD

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2025/12/19

This week, I wrote a new Soren short story set in the Guild of Assassins universe, exclusively for Patreon supporters. It’s always great to return to Soren’s world and explore new corners of the guild.I also talk about struggling with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and how I’m starting to wind down for the Christmas break to rest and reset before the new year.Visit: patreon.com/joncronshawauthor.

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429 - December 14, 2025 - Churchill's Dragons,...

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2025/12/12

This week, I completed the final check of Churchill’s Dragons (RAF Dragon Corps, Book 2), which means it’s now officially ready for the editor. It’s always a great feeling getting a book to that stage.I also finished my post-edit checks on The Ravenglass Throne Books 11 and 12, bringing me one step closer to wrapping up that epic series.For reading, I’ve been immersed in Educated by Tara Westover—a gripping and powerful memoir that I’d highly recommend. It’s a deeply personal and thought-provoking

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428 - December 7, 2025 - Churchill's Dragons, wacky...

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2025/12/05

This week, I’ve been hard at work on the final edits for Churchill’s Dragons (RAF Dragon Corps, Book 2)—I’m about halfway through and pleased with how it’s shaping up.I’ve also been writing a few short stories, including a wacky progression fantasy that’s been a real blast to put together. Sometimes it’s fun to let loose and experiment a little.For reading, I’ve been deep into Entitled: The Fall of the House of York—a fascinating exposé on the Prince formerly known as Andrew and his ex-wife. It’s a

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427 - November 30, 2025 - Churchill's Dragons, Punk's...

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2025/11/28

This week, I’ve been bravely battling man flu (the most fearsome of ailments), but still managed to finish my draft of Churchill’s Dragons (RAF Dragon Corps, Book 2)! Next step: a final polish before I start posting the unposted chapters on Patreon.The Punk’s Not Dead audiobook (Book 3 in the Punks Versus Zombies trilogy) is now live on Audible, and Ken has done an amazing job with the narration.I’ve also been reviewing the audiobook for The Ravenglass Throne Parts 1–4—I’m about halfway through and

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426 - November 23, 2025 - RAF Dragon Corps,...

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2025/11/21

This week, I’ve been making great progress on Churchill’s Dragons (RAF Dragon Corps, Book 2)—I’m just two chapters from finishing the draft!I also had a lovely visit from my mum and her new partner, which gave me a nice break from the writing cave.In downtime, I’ve been reading Garth Marenghi (gloriously ridiculous) and getting ready to see the brilliantly weird band HENGE this weekend—should be quite the experience.

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