The dream of many writers is to become full-time creators, but not every writer has a plan to get there. Today, we sit down with science fiction author Kacey Ezell to talk about her latest novel "Skies to Conquer" and uncover her path to becoming a full-time author.

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Hosts: Josh Hayes, Scott Moon, C. Steven Manley; Guest: Kacey Ezell

00:00 Opening remarks

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05:40 Weekly update— Misophonic Edition

Scott: On the final final final FINAL Reaper #13 draft and started on the next novel Reaper #14. Kids are playing music. The snowpacalyse is over.

Chuck: Softball! Plugging away at Jack Darque #3 and working out a space fantasy. Thoughts on Book of Boba Fett and Reacher.

Kacey: Working on a sequel to Gunpowder and Embers, and launched a YouTube channel, began a new short story for an anthology. Starting a writing internship as part of her transition into retirement.

Josh: Writing a metric crap ton. Finished two short stories. Binging SEAL Team and working on his fantasy project. Tranquility #3 is almost done.

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23:15 Main Event— LIVE!

Writing Full-time: A Plan with Kacey Ezell

-Kacey’s pitch for the final book in her trilogy, Skies to Conquer.

-Love for Flight of the Valkyries in Apocalypse Now.

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-Empathizing with heroes and villains.

-How to turn an antagonist into a protagonist—how do you make them likeable and sympathetic.

-“Murder sprees are fine as long as it’s about you.”

-Kacey’s transition to her post-career, changing from full-time pilot/part-time writer into a full-time writer/part-time pilot.

-Primary focus is output and trying to build a community of readers (much like KSM!)

-Kacey Ezell pitches for Sara Cannon and her Heartbreathings YouTube series.

-Indie writers connect with readers beyond the book.

-Documenting the transition to being full-time. -The original name of KSM.

-Projects in the works! -Building dual brands in scifi and romance, possibly!

1:06:00 Closing remarks

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