From the Air Force to Authorship | Hear Fantasy Author's DL Jenning's Inspiring Journey on the Be Your Own Hero Podcast

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Be Your Own Hero

Brittany Ranew

21 episodes

2 weeks ago

Be Your Own Hero Podcast is about discovering your inner hero and being brave in the face of fear, and becoming your best self. As an author, I have been on my own journey of self-discovery while creating my fantasy series, Riley Jordan & The Fire Prophecies. As Riley went on his hero's journey, I found myself going through my very own hero's journey. During the process of bringing this series to the world, I made a promise to myself that I would be brave, no matter how scary or vulnerable it felt. Now I'm on a mission to inspire others to be brave and be the heroes in their own stories.

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From the Air Force to Authorship | Hear Fantasy Author's DL Jenning's Inspiring Journey on the Be Your Own Hero Podcast

Be Your Own Hero

40 minutes 47 seconds

1 month ago

From the Air Force to Authorship | Hear Fantasy Author's DL Jenning's Inspiring Journey on the Be Your Own Hero Podcast

In this episode of the Be Your Own Hero podcast, I interview Fantasy author and Air Force veteran, D.L. Jennings. Jennings is the author of the epic fantasy series, the Highglade Series. It features three award winning books: The Gift of the Shaper, Awaken the Three, Days of the Dark.

In this conversation, we discuss Jennings' unique journey of writing during his deployment in Africa, the challenges and joys of being a published author, and the importance of character development in storytelling. Jennings shares insights on the writing process, the balance between writing series versus standalones, and the impact of storytelling on readers.

Key Takeaways:

D.L. Jennings is a veteran and fantasy author.

He wrote his first book while deployed in Africa.

His writing process involves a mix of planning and spontaneity.

He emphasizes the importance of character depth in storytelling.

Writing can be a cathartic experience for authors.

The journey of writing is filled with ups and downs.

Finding your 'why' is crucial for pursuing creative endeavors.

Readers often connect more with characters than plot twists.

D.L. Jennings aims to inspire others through his writing.

He believes in the power of storytelling to impact lives.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to DL Jennings

01:57 The Journey of Writing During Deployment

04:57 Exploring New Projects and Inspirations

06:43 The Dynamics of Series vs. Standalone Books

10:53 Writing Process: Plotting vs. Pantsing

18:44 Character Development and Real-Life Inspirations

20:34 The Creative Process: From Inspiration to Writing

20:55 Balancing Writing with a Day Job

22:43 The Challenge of Full-Time Writing

24:45 Discipline and Consistency in Writing

27:01 Finding Your Why: The Drive to Create

29:56 The Impact of Storytelling on Mental Health

31:54 Becoming the Hero of Your Own Story

38:56 Embracing the Journey: No Regrets

41:03 Connecting with Readers and Building Community

For more, visit DL Jennings website here.

Keywords:

D.L. Jennings, writing journey, deployment, storytelling, fantasy author, character development, full-time writing, creative process, indie author, Be Your Own Hero