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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.
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24 minutes ago
24 minutes ago
🔥 Ever feel like you’re playing small—even when you’re showing up?
There’s a reason.
Your brain has a low risk tolerance. And until you train it otherwise, every bold creative move will feel like danger.
In today’s episode of The Adventurous Author Podcast, we explore:
✔️ The neuroscience of risk and why your nervous system fights bold writing
✔️ How daily exposure rewires your brain to stop overreacting
✔️ Why faith and creative calling both demand courage in the unknown
✔️ A daily writing challenge to raise your risk threshold for good
🎧 Listen now.
🔥 You don’t need permission. You need a stronger nervous system.
Start training today.
Keep the words rolling and the adventure 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
Feel like your story’s gone off track? You’re not broken. You’re just in the fog.
And the only way out… is through.
In this episode of The Adventurous Author Podcast, we break down the exact skill your brain needs to stay in motion when the outcome feels uncertain:
✔️ Why your brain treats ambiguity like a threat—and how to override it
✔️ The creative superpower of probabilistic fluency
✔️ What Scripture says about moving forward without guarantees
✔️ A simple challenge to build confidence in the chaos
🎧 Listen now.
🔥 Anyone can write with clarity.
🔥 Professionals are forged in the fog.
Keep the words rolling and the adventure 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
🔥 If you can’t delay gratification, you’ll never finish what matters.
This isn’t about motivation—it’s about brain dominance.
In this episode of The Adventurous Author Podcast, we pull back the curtain on why some writers flinch at the page while others finish books, sign contracts, and build careers:
✔️ How dopamine addiction sabotages your focus
✔️ What neuroscience reveals about prefrontal power and creative control
✔️ Why the Bible honors discipline over speed
✔️ How to train your brain to choose mission over mood
🎧 Listen now.
🔥 Stop chasing dopamine. Start training for domination.
Keep the words rolling and the adventure 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
🔥 One bad review. One creative failure. One rejection letter.
That’s all it takes to send most writers into hiding.
But not you.
Not anymore.
In today’s episode of The Adventurous Author Podcast, we’re going full force into the moment most writers break—and what separates the ones who quit from the ones who rise.
You’ll discover:
✔️ The real reason rejection hurts so bad (and how to rewire your brain to survive it)
✔️ How daily writing installs psychological recovery systems on autopilot
✔️ Why the strongest writers aren’t fearless—they’re resilient
✔️ A ruthless writing challenge that turns pain into creative power
🎧 Listen now.
🔥 The hit doesn’t define you. Your ability to bounce back does.
Keep the words rolling and the adventure 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
🔥 Fear isn’t your flaw—it’s your default. And if you don’t train your brain to feel safe creating, it will keep pulling you back.
In this episode of The Adventurous Author Podcast, we strip away the fluff and expose the real reason you avoid bold writing:
🧠 Your nervous system sees the page as a threat.
You’ll learn:
✔️ Why most writers sabotage themselves at the edge of breakthrough
✔️ The neuroscience behind creative risk and psychological safety
✔️ How daily writing builds courage, not just consistency
✔️ A high-voltage challenge to rewire your brain for fearless output
🎧 Listen now.
🔥 Don’t train for comfort. Train for courage. Write into the fire.
Keep the words rolling and the adventure 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
🔥 Feel like one comment can crush your confidence?
You’re not weak—you’re untrained.
Your brain treats criticism like danger. But the solution isn’t to hide. It’s to write.
In today’s dragon-slaying episode of The Adventurous Author, we explore how daily writing becomes the antidote to creative fear and feedback flinching.
✔️ Why your brain overreacts to feedback—and how to retrain it
✔️ The surprising truth about the amygdala and emotional regulation
✔️ What scripture teaches about obedience before validation
✔️ A bold writing challenge to help you face the dragon and keep moving
🎧 Listen now.
🛡️ You don’t need applause to be a professional writer. Just faithfulness.
Keep the words rolling and the adventure 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
🛡 Feel like fear ambushes you every time you write?
That’s not a flaw—it’s a signal. And the solution isn’t avoidance. It’s exposure.
In today’s field-training episode of The Adventurous Author, you’ll learn how to inoculate your nervous system against creative fear—one micro-dose at a time.
✔️ The neuroscience behind fear desensitization
✔️ Why daily discomfort builds artistic immunity
✔️ What David and Esther teach us about boldness under pressure
✔️ A jungle-themed writing challenge that turns fear into fuel
🎧 Listen now.
Keep the words rolling and the adventure 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.
Thursday Mar 27, 2025
Thursday Mar 27, 2025
🎭 Feel like a fraud every time you sit down to write?
You're not alone—and you're not broken.
Impostor syndrome is just a distorted mirror. And the more you compare yourself to other writers, the more warped that reflection becomes.
But there’s a cure—and it’s not waiting for confidence to arrive.
In today’s episode of The Adventurous Author, we break down:
✔️ The neuroscience behind impostor syndrome
✔️ Why comparison distorts your creative self-image
✔️ How daily writing rewires your brain to believe you belong
✔️ A faith-rooted identity shift from impostor to author
✔️ A creative challenge to help you shatter the distorted mirror
🎧 Listen now
💡 You don’t have to wait to feel like a real writer—you get to believe first, then show up and write.
Keep the words rolling and the adventure 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.