Uploaded December 2024 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Join me as I chat about the highs, lows, and more of my author experience of 2024.
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
01:37 Highs of the year
07:26 Lows of the year
19:33 Reflection
š„ VIDEOS I MENTIONED
Does Posting Everyday Sell Books? A 90 Day Experiment: youtu.be/l3hJcocUjZg
š BUY MY BOOKS
lisellesambury.ca/books
š ADD MY BOOKS ON GOODREADS
Blood Like Magic: goodreads.com/book/show/52305778-blood-like-magic
Blood Like Fate: goodreads.com/book/show/52305972-blood-like-fate
Delicious Monsters: goodreads.com/book/show/61273084-delicious-monsters
Tender Beasts: goodreads.com/book/show/176530010-tender-beasts
A Mastery of Monsters: goodreads.com/book/show/198374537-a-mastery-of-monsters
#Authortube #EndofTheYearWrapUp
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Join me as I chat about the highs, lows, and more of my author experience of 2024.
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
01:37 Highs of the year
07:26 Lows of the year
19:33 Reflection
š„ VIDEOS I MENTIONED
Does Posting Everyday Sell Books? A 90 Day Experiment: youtu.be/l3hJcocUjZg
š BUY MY BOOKS
lisellesambury.ca/books
š ADD MY BOOKS ON GOODREADS
Blood Like Magic: goodreads.com/book/show/52305778-blood-like-magic
Blood Like Fate: goodreads.com/book/show/52305972-blood-like-fate
Delicious Monsters: goodreads.com/book/show/61273084-delicious-monsters
Tender Beasts: goodreads.com/book/show/176530010-tender-beasts
A Mastery of Monsters: goodreads.com/book/show/198374537-a-mastery-of-monsters
#Authortube #EndofTheYearWrapUp
āØ CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL
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instagram.com/lisellesambury
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Music by 8thDimensions - Shining - thmatc.co/?l=2579F04F
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![How I Make Money As A Full-Time Author (2021) [CC]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/pGpCfGAj0-o/mqdefault.jpg "How I Make Money As A Full-Time Author (2021) [CC]
In this video, I break down how I make money as a full-time author based on my experience in 2021. I share details about the different sources of income, as well as breaking down where my income went. I hope this will help give you an idea of one authors income planning when writing full-time.
Timestamps
00:00 - 04:11 Intro/Checking My Privilege
04:11 - 6:44 Sources of Income - Writing
6:44 - 8:39 Sources of Income - Events/Appearances
8:39 - 15:37 Sources of Income - Grants/ Canada Arts Grant
15:37 - 18:15 Sources of Income - YouTube
18:15 - 19:11 Sources of Income - Awards
19:11 - 26:58 Income Breakdown - Savings/Taxes/Retirement
š„ VIDEOS I MENTIONED
Michelles How to Become a Ghost Writer Series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL613wpmkDoLdoTcwq_VFWPKlKarPxbxfi
Michelles video talking income figures: https://youtu.be/sdwAmmZG-1I
š» YOUTUBERS I MENTIONED
@MichelleSchustermanAuthor Ā
āļø ANYTHING ELSE I MENTIONED
Canada Arts Grant Website: https://canadacouncil.ca/funding/grants
Ontario Arts Grant Website: https://www.arts.on.ca/grants
EVERY CHILD MATTERS
Please consider donating to the Indian Residential Schools Survivors Society, and educating yourself about the experiences of Survivors and their families and communities so we can help foster truth and reconciliation
https://www.irsss.ca/home
https://nctr.ca/
STOPASIANHATE
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āš¾ BLACK LIVES STILL MATTER
https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/
https://blacklivesmattercanada.carrd.co/
#Authortube #FullTimeAuthor #AuthorLife #TradPub
š BUY A COPY OF BLOOD LIKE MAGIC
https://www.bit.ly/bloodlikemagic
š BUY A COPY OF BLOOD LIKE FATE
https://www.bit.ly/bloodlikefate
š ADD MY BOOKS ON GOODREADS
Blood Like Magic: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/52305778-blood-like-magic
Blood Like Fate: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/52305972-blood-like-fate
Butcherbirds: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/57215937-butcherbirds
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chill. by sakura Hz https://soundcloud.com/sakurahertz
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![Writing Vlog: When Its Time to Stop... [CC]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/pO0hqgCk2ME/mqdefault.jpg "Writing Vlog: When Its Time to Stop... [CC]
This is the October vlog where Ill be working on my YA dark academia and an adult thriller and end up hitting a bit of a breaking point...
š» YOUTUBERS I MENTIONED
@LindsayPuckett
FREE PALESTINE - DEMAND A CEASEFIRE
Gaza Awareness post featuring accounts to follow, content hubs, and more: https://www.instagram.com/p/CySCPAprJ9M/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA
This video is a great overview: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cy0xr23rszq/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA
This same creator has other great videos to learn more: https://www.instagram.com/sbeih.jpg
Contact representatives in Canada: https://act.newmode.net/action/islamic-relief-canada/canada-call-immediate-humanitarian-corridor-gaza
Contact representatives in the US: https://actionnetwork.org/letters/urgent-stop-the-genocidal-bombing-of-gaza?source=mc_email
Donate (There are more but these are just a couple): https://www.pcrf.net/ | https://www.unrwausa.org/donate
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EVERY CHILD MATTERS
Please consider donating to the Indian Residential Schools Survivors Society, and educating yourself about the experiences of Survivors and their families and communities so we can help foster truth and reconciliation
https://www.irsss.ca/home
https://nctr.ca/
STOPASIANHATE
https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/
āš¾ BLACK LIVES STILL MATTER
https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/
https://blacklivesmattercanada.carrd.co/
#Authortube #WritingVlog
š BUY MY BOOKS
https://lisellesambury.ca/books/
š ADD MY BOOKS ON GOODREADS
Blood Like Magic: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/52305778-blood-like-magic
Blood Like Fate: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/52305972-blood-like-fate
Delicious Monsters: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61273084-delicious-monsters
Tender Beasts: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/176530010-tender-beasts?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=KjgnX40tek&rank=2
Tales of Eternia: Lost in the Void: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61875088-he-man-and-the-masters-of-the-universe
All These Sunken Souls: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59749380-all-these-sunken-souls
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š¶ MUSIC CREDITS
Music by 8thDimensions - Shining - https://thmatc.co/?l=2579F04F
Music by Fiji Blue - Lucky - https://thmatc.co/?l=2F223430
Music by Thomas Geelens - All We Could - https://thmatc.co/?l=9BD5EBBF
Music by TRVR? - better off alone? - https://thmatc.co/?l=6D71F8E3
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Camera: DJI Osmo Pocket, iPhone 13 Pro Max
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![Writing Vlog: Revision Planning and Becoming Katniss Everdeen [CC]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/qBX3gbecdbA/mqdefault.jpg "Writing Vlog: Revision Planning and Becoming Katniss Everdeen [CC]
This week I plan out revisions for my 2024 novel Bear Hunt and try my hand at archery and basically becoming katniss everdeen.
š„ VIDEOS I MENTIONED
Mastering Suspense Livestream: https://youtu.be/NWxjHRt3pUc
š» YOUTUBERS I MENTIONED
@LauraWrites
š BOOKS I MENTIONED
Zachary Ying and the Dragon Emperor by Xiran Jay Zhao: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59365584-zachary-ying-and-the-dragon-emperor?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=YTR59o3zH0&rank=1
Iron Window by Xiran Jay Zhao: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/52459864-iron-widow?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=oGyka7t75g&rank=1
The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/50520939-the-atlas-six?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=E9ZnbRsf4f&rank=1
Mastering Suspense, Structure, and Plot: How to Write Gripping Stories That Keep Readers on the Edge of Their Seats by Jane K. Cleland: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26483787-mastering-suspense-structure-and-plot?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=476meFMYh9&rank=5
EVERY CHILD MATTERS
Please consider donating to the Indian Residential Schools Survivors Society, and educating yourself about the experiences of Survivors and their families and communities so we can help foster truth and reconciliation
https://www.irsss.ca/home
https://nctr.ca/
STOPASIANHATE
https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/
āš¾ BLACK LIVES STILL MATTER
https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/
https://blacklivesmattercanada.carrd.co/
#Authortube #WritingVlog
š BUY A COPY OF BLOOD LIKE MAGIC
https://www.bit.ly/bloodlikemagic
š BUY A COPY OF BLOOD LIKE FATE
https://www.bit.ly/bloodlikefate
š ADD MY BOOKS ON GOODREADS
Blood Like Magic: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/52305778-blood-like-magic
Blood Like Fate: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/52305972-blood-like-fate
Butcherbirds: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/57215937-butcherbirds
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š¶ MUSIC CREDITS
Music by Naomi - Saturday Light - https://thmatc.co/?l=1FCFAB1B
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Camera: DJI Osmo Pocket
Editing: Premiere Pro CC")
![Tender Beasts is Out Now! Highs, Lows, and More [CC]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/rEK3ltJ_pCg/mqdefault.jpg "Tender Beasts is Out Now! Highs, Lows, and More [CC]
Today my fifth novel, and fourth YA novel, is out! I talk about all things Tender Beasts including a summary of the writing and editorial process, the highs and lows Ive experienced thus far, how Im feeling about the book now, and my hopes for the future.
TENDER BEASTS PURCHASE OR LIBRARY REQUEST GIFT CAMPAIGN: www.bit.ly/tenderbeastspreorder
*Deadline is March 2nd at 11:59 PM ET
Timestamps
00:00 - 03:29 Introduction
03:29 - 19:55 Writing/editorial process
19:55 - 27:31 Highs and lows
27:31 - 35:24 How Iām feeling today
35:24 - 38:55 Hopes for the future
38:55 - 40:21 Final thoughts
š„ VIDEOS I MENTIONED
The Journey of Tender Beasts: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0W2VBaFFFrms012UwHE1-UR-d9PHIl8n
2023 End of the Year Wrap Up: https://youtu.be/4791ELpIaPw
š BOOKS I MENTIONED
Tender Beasts: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/176530010-tender-beasts?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=KjgnX40tek&rank=2
Delicious Monsters: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61273084-delicious-monsters
The Pallbearers Club by Paul Tremblay: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59314692-the-pallbearers-club?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=8bX6EXHhsZ&rank=1
āļø MORE INFORMATION
Cover artist of Tender Beasts (Elena Masci): https://www.instagram.com/elena.masci_illustrations/?hl=en
Cover designer for Tender Beasts is Greg Stadnyk
FREE PALESTINE - DEMAND A PERMANENT CEASEFIRE
Gaza Awareness post featuring accounts to follow, content hubs, and more: https://www.instagram.com/p/CySCPAprJ9M/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA
This video is a great overview: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cy0xr23rszq/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA
This same creator has other great videos to learn more: https://www.instagram.com/sbeih.jpg
Contact representatives in Canada: https://act.newmode.net/action/islamic-relief-canada/canada-call-immediate-humanitarian-corridor-gaza
Contact representatives in the US: https://actionnetwork.org/letters/urgent-stop-the-genocidal-bombing-of-gaza?source=mc_email
EVERY CHILD MATTERS
Please consider donating to the Indian Residential Schools Survivors Society, and educating yourself about the experiences of Survivors and their families and communities so we can help foster truth and reconciliation
https://www.irsss.ca/home
https://nctr.ca/
STOPASIANHATE
https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/
āš¾ BLACK LIVES STILL MATTER
https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/
https://blacklivesmattercanada.carrd.co/
#Authortube #TenderBeasts #BookLaunch
š BUY MY BOOKS
https://lisellesambury.ca/books/
š ADD MY BOOKS ON GOODREADS
Blood Like Magic: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/52305778-blood-like-magic
Blood Like Fate: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/52305972-blood-like-fate
Delicious Monsters: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61273084-delicious-monsters
Tender Beasts: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/176530010-tender-beasts?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=KjgnX40tek&rank=2
A Mastery of Monsters: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/198374537-a-mastery-of-monsters?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=9G5hd6Vsjk&rank=5
Tales of Eternia: Lost in the Void: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61875088-he-man-and-the-masters-of-the-universe
All These Sunken Souls: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59749380-all-these-sunken-souls
āØ CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL
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https://instagram.com/lisellesambury
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š¶ MUSIC CREDITS
Music by 8thDimensions - Shining - https://thmatc.co/?l=2579F04F
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Camera: Sony ZV1F, DJI Osmo Pocket, iPhone 13 Pro Max
Editing: Premiere Pro CC")
![Camp NaNo Writing Vlog Week 3: Big Story Revelations and Happy Mail [CC]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/rGULrNEGUKE/mqdefault.jpg "Camp NaNo Writing Vlog Week 3: Big Story Revelations and Happy Mail [CC]
Its already the third week of camp nano! This week I have an important talk with myself and share some fun sticker and preorder mail because thats basically my brand.
š„ VIDEOS I MENTIONED
Writing Vlog: More Sequel Edits and a Wild Week: https://youtu.be/eojyUuu0kFY
Writing Vlog: BLM Sequel Edits and All The Unboxings: https://youtu.be/LJmdYCKOQik
š» YOUTUBERS I MENTIONED
@BeccaCSmith
Hina McCord: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeAGDSe_6DrH43k2oNBP_5A
Michael C.B. Chen: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJZgraowkjMpSOKHTCzQFWg
@Kevlandia
@LauraWrites
@gingerreadslainey
āļø ANYTHING ELSE I MENTIONED
Blood Like Magic Kirkus Starred Review: https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/liselle-sambury/blood-like-magic/
STOPASIANHATE
https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/
āš¾ BLACK LIVES STILL MATTER
https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/
https://blacklivesmattercanada.carrd.co/
#Authortube #CampNaNo #WritingVlog
š PRE-ORDER MY DEBUT BLOOD LIKE MAGIC
https://www.bit.ly/bloodlikemagic
š ADD MY DEBUT BLOOD LIKE MAGIC ON GOODREADS
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/52305778-blood-like-magic
āØ CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL
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https://instagram.com/lisellesambury
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š¶ MUSIC CREDITS
chill. by sakura Hz https://soundcloud.com/sakurahertz
Creative Commons ā Attribution 3.0 Unported ā CC BY 3.0
Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/chill-sakuraHz
Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/pF2tXC1pXNo
Music by Tim Schaufert - Once Moved Too Slow (feat. Yosie) - https://thmatc.co/?l=F29548FD
Music by VirgoZilla Beatz - Just Chillin - https://thmatc.co/?l=F61F7840
š¹ EQUIPMENT I USE
Camera: DJI Osmo Pocket
Editing: Premiere Pro CC")
![How to Keep Track of Writing Ideas Using Notion [CC]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/rHaIpQWyjwY/mqdefault.jpg "How to Keep Track of Writing Ideas Using Notion [CC]
In this video I show you how to keep track of your writing ideas using Notion. I find this to be a great system for keeping everything organized and giving myself easy access to my ideas.
Access the Notion template here: https://lisellesambury.notion.site/Writing-Ideas-Template-eb3ddaa655334b398d55f57c1d8adc36
Timestamps
00:00 - 02:21 Intro
02:21 - 04:20 Overview of Notion Page
04:20 - 09:19 Recording Your Ideas
09:19 - 12:19 Priority Sorting
12:19 - 15:42 Traditional Publishing Considerations
15:42 - 17:16 Conclusion
š„ VIDEOS I MENTIONED
How I Organize My Writing Projects Using Notion: https://youtu.be/ywNoYp6pWcc
š» YOUTUBERS I MENTIONED
@Kevlandia
āļø ANYTHING ELSE I MENTIONED
Notion: https://www.notion.so/
EVERY CHILD MATTERS
Please consider donating to the Indian Residential Schools Survivors Society, and educating yourself about the experiences of Survivors and their families and communities so we can help foster truth and reconciliation
https://www.irsss.ca/home
https://nctr.ca/
STOPASIANHATE
https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/
āš¾ BLACK LIVES STILL MATTER
https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/
https://blacklivesmattercanada.carrd.co/
#Authortube
š BUY MY BOOKS
https://lisellesambury.ca/books/
š ADD MY BOOKS ON GOODREADS
Blood Like Magic: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/52305778-blood-like-magic
Blood Like Fate: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/52305972-blood-like-fate
Delicious Monsters: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61273084-delicious-monsters
Tales of Eternia: Lost in the Void: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61875088-he-man-and-the-masters-of-the-universe
All These Sunken Souls: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59749380-all-these-sunken-souls
āØ CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL
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š¶ MUSIC CREDITS
chill. by sakura Hz https://soundcloud.com/sakurahertz
Creative Commons ā Attribution 3.0 Unported ā CC BY 3.0
Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/chill-sakuraHz
Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/pF2tXC1pXNo
š¹ EQUIPMENT I USE
Camera: DJI Osmo Pocket
Editing: Premiere Pro CC")
