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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
Monday Mar 10, 2025
Monday Mar 10, 2025
Want to be a writer? Then stop waiting to feel like one. In today’s episode, we break down why writing daily—before it feels important or justified—is the key to transforming from “I want to be a writer” to “I am a writer.” Through the story of a soldier in combat, we explore why discipline beats inspiration every time.
🚀 What You’ll Learn:
✅ Why showing up daily makes you a real writer
✅ How discipline fuels creativity (not the other way around)
✅ The shift from waiting for inspiration to writing on command
🔥 Challenge for Today:
Write one sentence. Not because you feel ready. But because writers write.
📢 Subscribe & Review:
If today’s episode hit home, share it with a fellow writer and leave a review! Your support helps us keep bringing you high-impact episodes.
Are you adventurous enough to take on a grand challenge?
Your mission: Pick one daily action. Do it for 101 days. Then watch yourself become the person you were meant to be.
💥 Hit play to join me.
💥 Subscribe so you never miss a reason to write every day.
💥 Join the League of Adventurous Authors for free as an Insider and receive an exclusive Day 101 celebration.
START TODAY. No cost. Except relentless commitment.
🎧 Until next time—keep writing, keep showing up, and prove to yourself who you really are.
Sunday Mar 09, 2025
Sunday Mar 09, 2025
You say you don’t have time to write, but is that really the truth? Or is something deeper at play? In today’s bite-sized episode, we’re cutting through the jungle of excuses and exposing the real reason you’re stuck. If you’ve been waiting for more time, this episode will shake you up and show you why you don’t need more hours—you need a better mindset.
🚀 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✔️ Why “I don’t have time” is a trap, not a truth
✔️ The hidden fears lurking behind this excuse (and how to break free)
✔️ What the Bible says about time and why you must take control
✔️ A simple challenge to reclaim 15 minutes today for your writing
Are you adventurous enough to take on a grand challenge?
Your mission: Pick one daily action. Do it for 101 days. Then watch yourself become the person you were meant to be.
💥 Hit play to join me.
💥 Subscribe so you never miss a reason to write every day.
💥 Join the League of Adventurous Authors for free as an Insider and receive an exclusive Day 101 celebration.
Saturday Mar 08, 2025
Saturday Mar 08, 2025
You’re stuck. Writing but not finishing. Creating but not sharing. Dreaming but not executing.
I’ve been there too—until I realized the problem wasn’t my schedule, my skill, or my ambition. The problem was ME.
That’s why I’m launching the 101-Day Triple Crown Challenge—writing, running, and publishing daily, no excuses, no escape. Because freedom isn’t limitless choice—it’s the discipline to commit so tightly that success becomes inevitable.
🔥 You want discipline? Stop giving yourself a way out.
🔥 You want focus? Rip out distractions by the root.
🔥 You want change? Lock yourself in and throw away the key.
Your mission: Pick one daily action. Do it for 101 days. Then watch yourself become the person you were meant to be.
💥 Hit play to join me.
💥 Subscribe so you never miss a reason to write every day.
💥 Join the League of Adventurous Authors for free as an Insider and receive an exclusive Day 101 celebration.
Wednesday Oct 09, 2024
Wednesday Oct 09, 2024
Whether you are 8 or 80, it’s never too early or too late to become a published author. Today’s guest proves that. I am chatting with Barbara Sweeney, who just happens to be my aunt. For her 80th birthday last year, I offered to compile her poems into a book and publish them for her. It took us almost a year of working together through emails and phone calls to collect the poems she wanted to share, format them, proofread them, create a cover, and finally hit that publish button. And we did so before she turned 81.
I’ve written some of my own poems, but I found that Aunt Barbara really is a master of the craft. I enjoyed getting to know this side of my aunt, reading her poems, and now sharing with you the opportunity to experience the comfort, companionship, and wonder these poems afford.
I encourage you to head over to Amazon to snag your own copy of Echoes of Grace today. Now listen in as Barbara Sweeney and I talk poetry!
Your friend,
D.K.
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Wednesday Oct 09, 2024
Wednesday Oct 09, 2024
Did you know that your novel writing success depends on what you believe about YOU?
I believe you can master novel writing even if you have no experience, no credentials, and less than three hours a week to write. The secret lies in embracing your adventurous author identity.
That’s what I’ve been doing over this last year and why I’ve changed the name of this podcast to The Adventurous Author. I’ve decided that I get to adventurize novel writing, which allows me to enjoy the process even though the limited time I have to write makes progress slower than I would prefer. When I enjoy the process, I’m motivated to take writing action every day, even if it’s only for 15 minutes at a time.
I want you to feel motivated to write consistently, and it stars with your foundational beliefs. Need help believing? Then listen in and adopt The Adventurous Author Creed as Your own.
Your friend,
DK
Escape into the Land of Zandador:
Get your free D.K. Drake Starter Library
Purchase one or all of the Dragon Stalker Bloodline Saga books on Amazon.
Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts:
“I love The Adventurous Author!” If that sounds like something you’d say, please rate and review this show. Your rating and review helps the show get found by other authors with big writing dreams. It’ll take a quick 30 seconds to scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then share what you enjoyed most about this episode.
And if you haven’t already done so, follow the podcast. That way you’ll never miss an episode and will be better prepared to write and publish your novel. Follow now!
Friday Mar 22, 2024
Friday Mar 22, 2024
Javan comes soooo close to collecting his first dragon today...but then he makes a cocky mistake that lands him (literally) in a sticky situation.
Listen in and enjoy your visit to Zandador!
Your friend,
DK
Escape into the Land of Zandador: Get your free D.K. Drake Starter Library
Purchase one or all of the Dragon Stalker Bloodline Saga books on Amazon.
Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts:
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Friday Mar 08, 2024
Friday Mar 08, 2024
Enjoy Chapter 42 of The Dragon Collector!
Your Friend,
DK
Escape into the Land of Zandador:
Get your free D.K. Drake Starter Library
Purchase one or all of the Dragon Stalker Bloodline Saga books on Amazon.
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Friday Mar 01, 2024
Friday Mar 01, 2024
In Chapter 41 of The Dragon Collector, Javan opens his big mouth and starts the ticking time bomb that makes collecting his first dragon a near impossibility.
But it’s that ticking time bomb that helps speed up the story and send it spinning toward its climax.
Tune in to find out just how long he has to collect that elusive first dragon and what’s at stake if he fails.
Your friend,
DK
Escape into the Land of Zandador:
Get your free D.K. Drake Starter Library
Purchase one or all of the Dragon Stalker Bloodline Saga books on Amazon.
Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts:
“I love The Author D.K. Drake Show!” If that sounds like something you’d say, please rate and review this show. Your rating and review helps the show get found by other authors with big writing dreams. It’ll take a quick 30 seconds to scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then share what you enjoyed most about this episode.
And if you haven’t already done so, follow the podcast. That way you’ll never miss an episode and will be better prepared to write and publish your novel. Follow now!