“My emotional stability can’t be based on mirages of success.” – Jeff Elkins
“My emotional stability can’t be based on mirages of success.” – Jeff Elkins
Today’s featured award-winning author is father, husband, ex. Pastor, Chief Script Engineer, and fellow Baltimore Bookcaster (Author Who Podcasts), Jeff Elkins. Jeff and I had a fun chat about his writing journey, using rockbottom moments to find your one thing to soar out of it, and tons more!!!
Key Thing’s You’ll Learn:
What led Jeff to become a writer.
Why it’s important to know what genre your book truly belongs in.
How Jeff stays productive as a writer and father of 5 kids.
Why you must stick to your core values.
How Jeff creates the scenery in his novels.
Jeff’s Site: https://jeffelkinswriter.com/
Jeff’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/Jeff-Elkins/e/B00IXPW1XI/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1
Jeff’s Podcast, “The Dialogue Doctor”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dialogue-doctor-podcast/id1527246125
The opening track is titled “Vash The Stampede” by Asis Galvin. To listen to the full track and support the artist monetarily, click the following link. https://asisgalvin.bandcamp.com/track/vash-the-stampede
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