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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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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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425 - November 16, 2025 - Churchill's Dragons, House...

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2025/11/14

This week’s been tough—I’ve been struggling with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), which has made writing harder than usual. Still, I’ve kept pushing forward with Churchill’s Dragons (RAF Dragon Corps, Book 2), and I’m now at around 50,000 words into the draft.To switch off, I finally finished watching House of Cards on Netflix… and honestly, it didn’t quite land for me. So I decided to dig out the DVD player and introduce my son to some classic films, starting with Brewster’s Millions. A

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424 - November 9, 2025 - Churchill's Dragons, RAF...

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2025/11/07

This week, I reached the midpoint of Churchill’s Dragons (RAF Dragon Corps, Book 2) and have started posting editor-ready chapters on Patreon for early access readers. The story’s coming together well, and it’s exciting to share it as it develops.I also talk about the upcoming release of Rising Storm (The Ravenglass Throne, Part Eight), which is out this Monday! If you’ve been following the series, be ready—things are about to escalate.

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423 - November 2, 2025 - Churchill's Dragons, RAF...

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2025/11/01

This week, I passed the 24,000-word mark on my current work-in-progress, Churchill’s Dragons (RAF Dragon Corps, Book 2). The story’s really taking shape, and I’m enjoying building on the world established in Book 1.I also received the completed audiobook for Punk’s Not Dead and will be doing my final listen-through before it’s ready to go live.On a personal note, I’ve Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) creeping in, so I took a few days off. I booked a short AirBnB break with my wife and son to rest,

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422 - October 26, 2025 - Ravenglass Throne, RAF...

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2025/10/24

This week, I’ve been getting back into fantasy, and it feels great to return to the worlds I love. I received Part 10 of The Ravenglass Throne back from my editor and spent time going through the edits. I also completed final edits on Part 11, getting it ready to send off.Alongside that, I’ve been getting back into RAF Dragon Corps Book 2—revisiting the outline, characters, and worldbuilding as I prepare to continue the series. It’s been a productive week and a satisfying return to epic and military

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421 - October 19, 2025 - SAD, Autumn reflections

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2025/10/17

This week’s been a bit of a struggle—I talk about feeling off and wondering if Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) has kicked in earlier than usual. It usually hits me in November, but with autumn feeling like it arrived early, the dip may have too.Creatively, I’ve been working on thriller projects and thinking ahead to my next fantasy book. I’m torn between starting Ravenglass Guardians Book 3 or working on RAF Dragon Corps Book 2—both exciting in their own ways.I also share what’s coming up soon on

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420 - October 12, 2025 - Eight-years!

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2025/10/10

This week marks eight years since I started this podcast—back in October 2017, I recorded the first episode, and here we are in 2025, still going strong!I reflect on the lessons I’ve learned about author branding, especially as I launch my new pen-name, J. Cronshaw, focused entirely on domestic psychological thrillers. Narrowing the audience has made everything—from messaging to marketing—so much easier.Branding has always been a challenge for me. I’ve wrestled with how to define what I do when my

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419 - October 5, 2025 - Substack, Patreon, audiobooks

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2025/10/03

This week, I’ve made the decision to close my paid Substack and focus fully on Patreon as the central hub for my writing, early releases, and community. It feels like the right move to streamline things and better serve my readers.On the writing front, I’ve continued working on my psychological thrillers, while also reviewing the audiobook editions of The Ravenglass Throne and Undead Anarchy (Punks Versus Zombies, Book 2).Lots going on behind the scenes as I keep building stories across genres!

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418 - September 28, 2025 - Ravenglass Throne,...

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2025/09/26

This week, I’ve been juggling projects—working on my psychological thrillers while doing final checks on the first two Ravenglass Guardians novels. I’m also getting ready for the upcoming launch of Divided Crown (The Ravenglass Throne, Book 7), and exploring the idea of putting together Kindle boxed sets for other series.On a less exciting note, I talk about my disappointment with the Punks Versus Zombies launch, which didn’t land as well as I’d hoped.Outside of writing, I saw Spinal Tap 2 (yes, it

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