Behind the Scenes with Four Fantasy Authors: Creative Wins, Struggles, and 2025 Goals
In our recent YouTube livestream, A.R. Witham, JCM Berne, Tori Tecken, and I—Jim Wilbourne—sat down for an honest, behind-the-scenes conversation about the realities of being fantasy authors. From creative slumps to major wins, we covered the highs and lows of the writing life and laid out our plans for the future.
Here’s what we discussed:
Creative Struggles: From hitting walls during drafts to navigating burnout, we shared how deadlines, letting go of perfectionism, and support from beta readers help keep us moving forward.
Wins of 2024: Tori celebrated finishing her latest novel, Cold Silver for Souls, and JCM Berne made major progress on the next Hybrid Helix books. A.R. Witham discussed his plans for The Legend of Blackjack, while I shared my journey back to writing The Seventh Cadence sequel.
2025 Plans: New books, audiobooks, and exciting collaborations are on the horizon for all of us as we push our creative boundaries and tackle ambitious projects.
The video is a candid peek into how authors balance creativity, life, and the business of publishing.
