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Hey, Time-Strapped Author! Wanna write great fiction? BUT writing is hard because you… - Have NO TIME because you work a full-time job or go to school full-time - Doubt your writing ability - Are unsure how to write the kind of captivating stories you love to read. Then welcome to The Adventurous Author, the podcast for underdog authors on a mission to achieve legendary feats in the publishing world but have to overcome impossible obstacles, limited time, and paralyzing inner skepticism along the way. Through these episodes, you will… - Gain confidence in your author identity. - Master the process and structure needed to write captivating stories EVEN WITH limited writing time. - Learn to use AI effectively and ethically to constantly improve your writing skills and story quality. I’m your host Bonnie Jean Schaefer. Under my pen name of fantasy author D.K. Drake, I write action-packed, wholesome adventures without the snooze-worthy fluff. But as your personal writing coach, I’m here to unlock YOUR narrative prowess, guide you in crafting spellbinding tales, and navigate the wild world of writing with AI. Adventure awaits, so ignite your imagination, latch on to that dragon swooping overhead, and let the storytelling quest begin. It’s time to play in our own fabulous fantasy worlds.
Episodes

17 minutes ago
17 minutes ago
Do you have a story you want to write but have been avoiding?
In this episode, I share how one story haunted my hard drive for six years—and how 94 days of daily writing changed everything. What started as hesitation turned into confidence. Not because I felt ready. But because I kept moving.
Here’s what we get into:
✔️ The surprising way trust is actually built
✔️ Why creative obedience is more powerful than creative clarity
✔️ What it really means to “acknowledge God” in your writing process
✔️ A bold writing challenge where your character must leap without a bridge
🎧 Listen now.
Keep the words rolling and the adventures unfolding,
Bonnie Jean
Next Steps:
🔥 Adventurous Enough for a 101-Day Mega Challenge?
START TODAY at LeagueOfAdventurousAuthors.com. No cost. Except relentless commitment.
Because the difference between ‘wanting to write’ and ‘being a writer’ is simple… you write.
Escape into the Land of Zandador (the books I write under my pen name of Author D.K. Drake): Purchase one or all of the Dragon Stalker Bloodline Saga books on Amazon.
📢 Subscribe & Review:
If this episode gave you a wake-up call, share it with a fellow writer and drop a review! Your feedback keeps this show alive and thriving.

2 days ago
2 days ago
🎯 Ever feel like you don’t know what to write—or if you’re even on the right track?
You do know. You’ve just stopped trusting yourself.
In this episode of The Adventurous Author, I unpack:
✔️ Why daily writing is how real creative discernment is trained
✔️ How Hebrews 5:14 gives us a blueprint for practicing instinct
✔️ Why noise, distraction, and comparison feel louder the less you write
✔️ How to rebuild confidence through one 15-minute story challenge
🎧 Listen now.
Keep the words rolling and the adventures unfolding,
Bonnie Jean
Next Steps:
🔥 Adventurous Enough for a 101-Day Mega Challenge?
START TODAY at LeagueOfAdventurousAuthors.com. No cost. Except relentless commitment.
Because the difference between ‘wanting to write’ and ‘being a writer’ is simple… you write.
Escape into the Land of Zandador (the books I write under my pen name of Author D.K. Drake): Purchase one or all of the Dragon Stalker Bloodline Saga books on Amazon.
📢 Subscribe & Review:
If this episode gave you a wake-up call, share it with a fellow writer and drop a review! Your feedback keeps this show alive and thriving.

3 days ago
3 days ago
What happens when you say you're called to write—but your actions say otherwise?
In today’s episode of The Adventurous Author, we dive deep into what it means to live in integrity with your calling. I shares the exact moment God called me to write—back in 1999—and the twenty-six-year battle to believe it was real.
You’ll discover:
✔️ Why daily writing isn’t about talent—it’s about trust
✔️ How internal fracture happens when your schedule doesn’t match your spiritual assignment
✔️ What Scripture really says about showing up with your full yes
✔️ The sacred writing vow that will help you stop ghosting your gift
🎧 Listen now.
Keep the words rolling and the adventures unfolding,
Bonnie Jean
Next Steps:
🔥 Adventurous Enough for a 101-Day Mega Challenge?
START TODAY at LeagueOfAdventurousAuthors.com. No cost. Except relentless commitment.
Because the difference between ‘wanting to write’ and ‘being a writer’ is simple… you write.
Escape into the Land of Zandador (the books I write under my pen name of Author D.K. Drake): Purchase one or all of the Dragon Stalker Bloodline Saga books on Amazon.
📢 Subscribe & Review:
If this episode gave you a wake-up call, share it with a fellow writer and drop a review! Your feedback keeps this show alive and thriving.

4 days ago
4 days ago
You're not just a writer.
You're a builder of belief systems.
In today’s episode of The Adventurous Author, we’re taking off the gloves and talking about the real reason your daily writing matters: you’re crafting stories designed to carry truth farther than you’ll ever go.
Here’s what you’ll discover:
✔️ Why stories outlive empires—and how yours can too
✔️ How Jesus encoded truth to replicate across millennia
✔️ What makes a story “sticky” vs forgettable (and how to train for the former)
✔️ Why writing daily isn’t just craft—it’s warfare, strategy, and legacy
✔️ A 15-minute writing challenge that trains you to encode truth into action
🎧 Listen now.
Keep the words rolling and the adventures unfolding,
Bonnie Jean
Next Steps:
🔥 Adventurous Enough for a 101-Day Mega Challenge?
START TODAY at LeagueOfAdventurousAuthors.com. No cost. Except relentless commitment.
Because the difference between ‘wanting to write’ and ‘being a writer’ is simple… you write.
Escape into the Land of Zandador (the books I write under my pen name of Author D.K. Drake): Purchase one or all of the Dragon Stalker Bloodline Saga books on Amazon.
📢 Subscribe & Review:
If this episode gave you a wake-up call, share it with a fellow writer and drop a review! Your feedback keeps this show alive and thriving.

5 days ago
5 days ago
You’re not just writing a story. You’re shaping someone’s brain.
In this episode of The Adventurous Author, we dive into the neuroscience behind fiction and why every scene you craft is an opportunity to architect transformation.
Here’s what you’ll walk away with:
✔️ How brain scans prove fiction activates readers' emotional and motor pathways
✔️ Why children's stories can help trauma-impacted kids build emotional intelligence
✔️ What separates forgettable fiction from transformational storytelling
✔️ How daily writing develops your precision as a narrative architect
✔️ A 15-minute fiction challenge designed to strengthen your neural engineering skills
🎧 Listen now.
Keep the words rolling and the adventures unfolding,
Bonnie Jean
Next Steps:
🔥 Adventurous Enough for a 101-Day Mega Challenge?
START TODAY at LeagueOfAdventurousAuthors.com. No cost. Except relentless commitment.
Because the difference between ‘wanting to write’ and ‘being a writer’ is simple… you write.
Escape into the Land of Zandador (the books I write under my pen name of Author D.K. Drake): Purchase one or all of the Dragon Stalker Bloodline Saga books on Amazon.
📢 Subscribe & Review:
If this episode gave you a wake-up call, share it with a fellow writer and drop a review! Your feedback keeps this show alive and thriving.

6 days ago
6 days ago
You’ve got shadowlands. Every writer does.
That memory you’d rather not revisit. That failure you try not to think about. That bitterness that still flickers when you write certain scenes.
But what if those very things are the richest story fuel you’ve got?
In this episode, I’ll walk you through:
✔️ Why your shadow stories aren’t enemies—they’re assets
✔️ How daily writing gives you the courage and skill to explore what you used to avoid
✔️ Why Romans 8:28 isn’t about comfort—it’s about transformation
✔️ A bold 15-minute fiction challenge that turns old wounds into gold
✔️ What it means to stop being the hunted and become the expedition leader
🎧 Listen now.
Keep the words rolling and the adventures unfolding,
Bonnie Jean
Next Steps:
🔥 Adventurous Enough for a 101-Day Mega Challenge?
START TODAY at LeagueOfAdventurousAuthors.com. No cost. Except relentless commitment.
Because the difference between ‘wanting to write’ and ‘being a writer’ is simple… you write.
Escape into the Land of Zandador (the books I write under my pen name of Author D.K. Drake): Purchase one or all of the Dragon Stalker Bloodline Saga books on Amazon.
📢 Subscribe & Review:
If this episode gave you a wake-up call, share it with a fellow writer and drop a review! Your feedback keeps this show alive and thriving.

7 days ago
7 days ago
You don’t need to wait for inspiration.
You need to train for it.
In today’s episode of The Adventurous Author, you’ll learn why inspiration doesn’t strike at random—it shows up for writers who are prepared to catch it. And the best preparation? Daily writing.
Here’s what you’ll walk away with:
✔️ Why most writers miss breakthrough moments—and how you can stop missing yours
✔️ How daily writing sharpens your internal filter for truth, meaning, and theme
✔️ What Proverbs 8:34 reveals about catching wisdom through daily discipline
✔️ The difference between forcing ideas and being positioned to receive them
✔️ A 15-minute fiction challenge that invites discovery—not just output
🎧 Listen now.
Keep the words rolling and the adventures unfolding,
Bonnie Jean
Next Steps:
🔥 Adventurous Enough for a 101-Day Mega Challenge?
START TODAY at LeagueOfAdventurousAuthors.com. No cost. Except relentless commitment.
Because the difference between ‘wanting to write’ and ‘being a writer’ is simple… you write.
Escape into the Land of Zandador (the books I write under my pen name of Author D.K. Drake): Purchase one or all of the Dragon Stalker Bloodline Saga books on Amazon.
📢 Subscribe & Review:
If this episode gave you a wake-up call, share it with a fellow writer and drop a review! Your feedback keeps this show alive and thriving.

7 days ago
7 days ago
Want to write faster without sacrificing depth? Build reflexes.
In this episode of The Adventurous Author, I break down why intuitive storytelling isn’t a gift—it’s a trained instinct. I share how daily writing transforms your brain into a decision-making machine, and how you can reach creative clarity faster than ever.
🎙️ In this episode:
✔️ How 87 daily children’s stories (and counting) are building my writer’s intuition
✔️ Why daily writing sharpens your creative reflexes
✔️ What elite performers can teach authors about speed under pressure
✔️ A 10-minute writing challenge to test your instinct in the wild
✔️ How Isaiah 30:21 speaks to discernment through daily practice
🎧 Listen now.
Keep the words rolling and the adventures unfolding,
Bonnie Jean
Next Steps:
🔥 Adventurous Enough for a 101-Day Mega Challenge?
START TODAY at LeagueOfAdventurousAuthors.com. No cost. Except relentless commitment.
Because the difference between ‘wanting to write’ and ‘being a writer’ is simple… you write.
Escape into the Land of Zandador (the books I write under my pen name of Author D.K. Drake): Purchase one or all of the Dragon Stalker Bloodline Saga books on Amazon.
📢 Subscribe & Review:
If this episode gave you a wake-up call, share it with a fellow writer and drop a review! Your feedback keeps this show alive and thriving.