Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In the June 2025 vlog I have a realization of some of my limits in terms of what I can do workload wise but also ones I want to set for myself and the quality of my work.
Enter the A Mastery of Monster library request raffle: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScbufuRqYRKjxICpuj_XGlw0Sv_gH7W9xOkOp8kxcfJGUNnLg/viewform?usp=sharing
Timestamps
00:00 Coming upβ¦
00:23 Library request campaign for AMoM
03:47 What Iβm working on this month: line edits AMoM #2, #SlugBook
06:22 #SlugBook readthrough thoughts
07:32 Making cream puffs
11:28 Come to Jesus Moment #876
14:59 Aeon timeline + line edits chat
19:42 Making deluxe AMoM bookmarks
21:15 Writing joys and book length discussion
25:12 Swag ordering and launch talk
27:34 Mastery Book #2 cover details
28:24 Vague submission update
30:33 Playing βMy Time at Portiaβ
31:31 AMoM final copies!!
33:08 More swag chat lol + mastery promo chat
34:40 Line edits update + more book length talk
36:53 July vlog preview + Vague positive news
π₯ VIDEOS I MENTIONED
Nino's Home Cream Puff Recipe: youtu.be/Bqvnf787PJA?si=0NAJ-oseYnfl6vP6
2025 Mid Year Writing Projects Update: youtu.be/KEuQuPNQTvs
π» YOUTUBERS I MENTIONED
@NinosHome
βοΈ MORE INFORMATION
Aeon Timeline: aeontimeline.com
π BUY MY BOOKS
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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 #WritingVlog
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In the June 2025 vlog I have a realization of some of my limits in terms of what I can do workload wise but also ones I want to set for myself and the quality of my work.
Enter the A Mastery of Monster library request raffle: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScbufuRqYRKjxICpuj_XGlw0Sv_gH7W9xOkOp8kxcfJGUNnLg/viewform?usp=sharing
Timestamps
00:00 Coming upβ¦
00:23 Library request campaign for AMoM
03:47 What Iβm working on this month: line edits AMoM #2, #SlugBook
06:22 #SlugBook readthrough thoughts
07:32 Making cream puffs
11:28 Come to Jesus Moment #876
14:59 Aeon timeline + line edits chat
19:42 Making deluxe AMoM bookmarks
21:15 Writing joys and book length discussion
25:12 Swag ordering and launch talk
27:34 Mastery Book #2 cover details
28:24 Vague submission update
30:33 Playing βMy Time at Portiaβ
31:31 AMoM final copies!!
33:08 More swag chat lol + mastery promo chat
34:40 Line edits update + more book length talk
36:53 July vlog preview + Vague positive news
π₯ VIDEOS I MENTIONED
Nino's Home Cream Puff Recipe: youtu.be/Bqvnf787PJA?si=0NAJ-oseYnfl6vP6
2025 Mid Year Writing Projects Update: youtu.be/KEuQuPNQTvs
π» YOUTUBERS I MENTIONED
@NinosHome
βοΈ MORE INFORMATION
Aeon Timeline: aeontimeline.com
π BUY MY BOOKS
lisellesambury.ca/books
π 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 #WritingVlog
β¨ CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL
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Music by 8thDimensions - Shining - thmatc.co/?l=2579F04F
Music by ROM COM - Say Anything - thmatc.co/?l=4FECADAD
Music by ROM COM - Never Know - thmatc.co/?l=C358BA2C
Music by Lyle Kam - rush - thmatc.co/?l=6CFD410A
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![Save the Cat Deep Dive: Midpoint [CC]
In the next installment of this Save the Cat deep dive series, I discuss the midpoint. The STC requirements for it and how you can utilize it when you tackle this beat.
Timestamps:
00:00 - 02:14 Intro
02:14 - 07:31 1. Part 1 - False Victory
07:31 - 10:39 1. Part 2 - False Defeat
10:39 - 13:38 1. Part 3 - Considerations for False Victory & Defeat
13:38 - 18:28 2. Raising the Stakes
18:28 - 25:46 3. The A and B Story Interact
π₯ VIDEOS I MENTIONED
Save the Cat Deep Dive Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0W2VBaFFFrnVVTG10UAaPiuGH6_Z-zNH
How to Craft Compelling Characters: https://youtu.be/eIFyT7dYbBM
π BOOKS I MENTIONED
Save the Cat by Blake Synder: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/49464.Save_the_Cat?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=GqI3tORiGQ&rank=1
Save the Cat Writes a Novel by Jessica Brody: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/32805475-save-the-cat-writes-a-novel?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=aHhoUtgsvt&rank=1
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/
βπΎ BLACK LIVES STILL MATTER
https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/
https://blacklivesmattercanada.carrd.co/
#Authortube #SaveTheCat #SaveTheCatDeepDive
π BUY MY BOOKS
https://lisellesambury.ca/books/
π 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
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πΆ MUSIC CREDITS
πΉ EQUIPMENT I USE
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![Writing Vlog: Replotting My 2024 YA Novel [CC]
This week I get to working on replotting my standalone YA horror that will be coming out in 2024 from S&S using a new program that Ill be reviewing soon!
π₯ VIDEOS I MENTIONED
How I Make Money as a Full-Time Author (Canada Arts Grant discussion at 8:39): https://youtu.be/pGpCfGAj0-o
Plottr Review: https://youtu.be/f813udbsWrc
Mastering Suspense, Structure, and Plot by Jane K. Cleland: A Writing Craft Discussion with Writers:https://youtu.be/NWxjHRt3pUc (the video where we discussed turds/TRDs)
π» YOUTUBERS I MENTIONED
@LauraWrites
π BOOKS I MENTIONED
Blood Scion by Deborah Falaye (out now!): https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58329290-blood-scion?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=XyTddGWe4A&rank=1
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/
βπΎ BLACK LIVES STILL MATTER
https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/
https://blacklivesmattercanada.carrd.co/
#Authortube #WritingVlog
π BUY A COPY OF BLOOD LIKE MAGIC
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π BUY A COPY OF BLOOD LIKE FATE
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π 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
β¨ CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL
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πΆ MUSIC CREDITS
chill. by sakura Hz https://soundcloud.com/sakurahertz
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Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/chill-sakuraHz
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πΉ EQUIPMENT I USE
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![Save the Cat Deep Dive: Catalyst [CC]
In the fourth installment of this Save the Cat deep dive series, I discuss the catalyst, also known as the inciting incident.
Timestamps
00:00 - 02:00 Introduction
02:00 - 05:11 Research Catalysts
05:11 - 10:14 The Intersection of Character and Catalyst
10:14 - 15:51 Workshop Your Catalyst
15:51 - 18:09 Final Thoughts
π₯ VIDEOS I MENTIONED
Save the Cat Deep Dive Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0W2VBaFFFrnVVTG10UAaPiuGH6_Z-zNH
How to Craft Compelling Characters: https://youtu.be/eIFyT7dYbBM
π BOOKS I MENTIONED
Save the Cat by Blake Synder: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/49464.Save_the_Cat?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=GqI3tORiGQ&rank=1
Save the Cat Writes a Novel by Jessica Brody: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/32805475-save-the-cat-writes-a-novel?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=aHhoUtgsvt&rank=1
The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/32075671-the-hate-u-give?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=CcaZDHNUh8&rank=1
Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23437156-six-of-crows?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=TsMs551IP3&rank=1
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/
βπΎ BLACK LIVES STILL MATTER
https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/
https://blacklivesmattercanada.carrd.co/
#Authortube #SaveTheCat #SaveTheCatDeepDive #Catalyst
π BUY A COPY OF BLOOD LIKE MAGIC
https://www.bit.ly/bloodlikemagic
π BUY A COPY OF BLOOD LIKE FATE
https://www.bit.ly/bloodlikefate
π BUY A COPY OF DELICIOUS MONSTERS
https://www.bit.ly/deliciousmonsters
π 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
β¨ CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL
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πΆ MUSIC CREDITS
chill. by sakura Hz https://soundcloud.com/sakurahertz
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πΉ EQUIPMENT I USE
Camera: DJI Osmo Pocket
Editing: Premiere Pro CC Save the Cat Deep Dive: Catalyst [CC]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/nmC0gEeOLos/mqdefault.jpg)
![Writing Vlog: Big Author Travel Month - Toronto, Houston, and New Orleans [CC]
Join me for a bit of whirlwind month where I do author events in both Toronto and Houston, and then finish with a writing retreat in New Orleans.
π₯ VIDEOS I MENTIONED
2024 Writing Projects Update & Future Plans: https://youtu.be/Hr-IvDOR8mo
π» YOUTUBERS I MENTIONED
@LauraWrites @gingerreadslainey @LindsayPuckett @Kevlandia @rachelwritesbooks @KrisMF
π BOOKS I MENTIONED
The Poisons We Drink by Bethany Baptiste: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/157020041-the-poisons-we-drink?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=GaTD536ceU&rank=4
Hope Ablaze by Sarah Mughal Rana: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/127305997-hope-ablaze?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_11
Never Been Better by Leanne Toshiko Simpson: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/174156447-never-been-better?ref=nav_sb_ss_2_14
βοΈ MORE INFORMATION
Blue Willow Bookshop: https://www.bluewillowbookshop.com/
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/
βπΎ BLACK LIVES STILL MATTER
https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/
https://blacklivesmattercanada.carrd.co/
#Authortube #WritingVlog #WritingRetreat
π BUY MY BOOKS
https://lisellesambury.ca/books/
π 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
β¨ CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL
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πΆ MUSIC CREDITS
Music by 8thDimensions - Shining - https://thmatc.co/?l=2579F04F
Music by Fiji Blue - Lucky - https://thmatc.co/?l=2F223430
πΉ EQUIPMENT I USE
Camera: Sony ZV1F, DJI Osmo Pocket, iPhone 13 Pro Max
Editing: Premiere Pro CC Writing Vlog: Big Author Travel Month - Toronto, Houston, and New Orleans [CC]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/nyAGejJO2Ho/mqdefault.jpg)
![Save the Cat Deep Dive: Break Into 2 and 3 [CC]
In the sixth installment of this Save the Cat deep dive series, I discuss both break into act 2 and break into act 3. One is the transition into act 2 and the other is the transition into act 3.
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - 01:51 Intro
01:51 - 08:28 Break Into II
08:28 - 12:50 Break Into III
12:50 - 15:28 Final Thoughts
15:28 - 17:00 Closing
π₯ VIDEOS I MENTIONED
Save the Cat Deep Dive Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0W2VBaFFFrnVVTG10UAaPiuGH6_Z-zNH
How to Craft Compelling Characters: https://youtu.be/eIFyT7dYbBM
π BOOKS I MENTIONED
Save the Cat by Blake Synder: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/49464.Save_the_Cat?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=GqI3tORiGQ&rank=1
Save the Cat Writes a Novel by Jessica Brody: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/32805475-save-the-cat-writes-a-novel?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=aHhoUtgsvt&rank=1
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/
βπΎ BLACK LIVES STILL MATTER
https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/
https://blacklivesmattercanada.carrd.co/
#Authortube #SaveTheCat #SaveTheCatDeepDive
π BUY A COPY OF BLOOD LIKE MAGIC
https://www.bit.ly/bloodlikemagic
π BUY A COPY OF BLOOD LIKE FATE
https://www.bit.ly/bloodlikefate
π BUY A COPY OF DELICIOUS MONSTERS
https://www.bit.ly/deliciousmonsters
π 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
β¨ CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL
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πΆ MUSIC CREDITS
chill. by sakura Hz https://soundcloud.com/sakurahertz
Creative Commons β Attribution 3.0 Unported β CC BY 3.0
Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/chill-sakuraHz
Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/pF2tXC1pXNo
πΉ EQUIPMENT I USE
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![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
π₯ 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
π» YOUTUBERS I MENTIONED
@MichelleSchustermanAuthor Β
βοΈ 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
https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/
βπΎ BLACK LIVES STILL MATTER
https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/
https://blacklivesmattercanada.carrd.co/
#Authortube #FullTimeAuthor #AuthorLife #TradPub
π BUY A COPY OF BLOOD LIKE MAGIC
https://www.bit.ly/bloodlikemagic
π BUY A COPY OF BLOOD LIKE FATE
https://www.bit.ly/bloodlikefate
π 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
β¨ CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL
https://lisellesambury.ca
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πΆ MUSIC CREDITS
chill. by sakura Hz https://soundcloud.com/sakurahertz
Creative Commons β Attribution 3.0 Unported β CC BY 3.0
Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/chill-sakuraHz
Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/pF2tXC1pXNo
πΉ EQUIPMENT I USE
Camera: DJI Osmo Pocket
Editing: Premiere Pro CC How I Make Money As A Full-Time Author (2021) [CC]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/pGpCfGAj0-o/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...
π» 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
https://secure.everyaction.com/b00t33wD-EOVJ1cNTyHixg2
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/
βπΎ BLACK LIVES STILL MATTER
https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/
https://blacklivesmattercanada.carrd.co/
#Authortube #WritingVlog
π BUY MY BOOKS
https://lisellesambury.ca/books/
π 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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πΆ 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
πΉ EQUIPMENT I USE
Camera: DJI Osmo Pocket, iPhone 13 Pro Max
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![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.
π₯ VIDEOS I MENTIONED
Mastering Suspense Livestream: https://youtu.be/NWxjHRt3pUc
π» YOUTUBERS I MENTIONED
@LauraWrites
π 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/
βπΎ BLACK LIVES STILL MATTER
https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/
https://blacklivesmattercanada.carrd.co/
#Authortube #WritingVlog
π BUY A COPY OF BLOOD LIKE MAGIC
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π BUY A COPY OF BLOOD LIKE FATE
https://www.bit.ly/bloodlikefate
π 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
β¨ CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL
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πΆ MUSIC CREDITS
Music by Naomi - Saturday Light - https://thmatc.co/?l=1FCFAB1B
πΉ EQUIPMENT I USE
Camera: DJI Osmo Pocket
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![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 Iβm feeling today
35:24 - 38:55 Hopes for the future
38:55 - 40:21 Final thoughts
π₯ 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
π 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
βοΈ 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/
βπΎ BLACK LIVES STILL MATTER
https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/
https://blacklivesmattercanada.carrd.co/
#Authortube #TenderBeasts #BookLaunch
π BUY MY BOOKS
https://lisellesambury.ca/books/
π 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
β¨ CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL
https://lisellesambury.ca
https://instagram.com/lisellesambury
https://twitter.com/lisellesambury
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https://www.tiktok.com/@lisellesambury
πΆ MUSIC CREDITS
Music by 8thDimensions - Shining - https://thmatc.co/?l=2579F04F
πΉ EQUIPMENT I USE
Camera: Sony ZV1F, DJI Osmo Pocket, iPhone 13 Pro Max
Editing: Premiere Pro CC Tender Beasts is Out Now! Highs, Lows, and More [CC]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/rEK3ltJ_pCg/mqdefault.jpg)