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There’s a book inside you. A message that won’t leave you alone.
But between fear, responsibility, doubt — and now the rise of AI — you keep starting… and stopping.
Welcome to The Adventurous Author Podcast.
I’m Bonnie Jean Schaefer — fantasy author D.K. Drake — and I’ve published four novels while working a full-time job. I didn’t quit my life to write. I built systems that made finishing possible inside it.
Now I help stuck Christian writers do the same.
This podcast is discipleship through storytelling.
We follow a simple framework:
Start with WHO.
Anchor your identity in Christ so fear loses leverage — especially in an AI age where identity matters more than ever.
Live Your Story.
Build sustainable 15-minute systems that fit your real life.
Win Your Race.
Finish what God called you to start — and become the kind of person who keeps finishing.
Every season rotates through identity, systems, and storytelling mastery in a structured spiral of growth.
If you’ve been hiding, doubting, or wondering where you fit in this new creative world — you’re not alone.
Let’s adventurize your life and rise from stuck...together.
Episodes
Saturday May 17, 2025
Saturday May 17, 2025
Ever write something in fiction—only to watch it show up in real life?
That’s not coincidence. It’s confirmation that your brain is tuning in to narrative patterns hiding in plain sight.
In today’s episode of The Adventurous Author, we explore:
✔️ Why daily fiction writing sharpens your pattern recognition
✔️ How storytelling trains your brain to notice divine threads in real life
✔️ The science behind your “story radar” and how to use it
✔️ A writing challenge to help you track meaning through fictional patterns
🎧 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.
Friday May 16, 2025
Friday May 16, 2025
Think great stories come from having all the answers? Think again.
In today’s episode of The Adventurous Author, we explore why the best fiction writers aren’t just storytellers—they’re master question-askers. The more you write, the sharper your creative questions become—and those questions unlock the kind of plots, characters, and insights that transform both you and your reader.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
✔️ Why questions—not answers—drive unforgettable stories
✔️ The neuroscience of how daily writing strengthens your question-asking brain
✔️ How Jesus used questions to stir transformation (and how you can too)
✔️ A fiction challenge that forces you to write with tension, curiosity, and depth
🎧 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.
Thursday May 15, 2025
Thursday May 15, 2025
Ever had a character say something you didn’t plan—but it stopped you in your tracks?
That’s not random.
In today’s episode, we dive into how fiction becomes a wisdom extraction mechanism—helping you uncover insights your conscious brain can’t reach.
Inside this episode:
✔️ Why daily fiction writing unlocks deep creative intuition
✔️ How your characters become mirrors, mentors, and messengers
✔️ The neuroscience behind story-based learning
✔️ A writing challenge to let your character teach you something unexpected
🎧 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.
Wednesday May 14, 2025
Wednesday May 14, 2025
Feeling distracted, scattered, or stuck in your head?
Daily writing is more than a creative routine—it’s a powerful attention anchor that pulls you back into the present moment.
In this episode of The Adventurous Author, we explore:
✔️ Why writing grounds you in the now (and what brain science says about it)
✔️ The sensory boost that comes from daily creative practice
✔️ How writing becomes a spiritual discipline of stillness and awareness
✔️ A practical challenge to help you slow down, look around, and write what’s real
🎧 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.
Tuesday May 13, 2025
Tuesday May 13, 2025
Consistency is NOT about repetition. It’s about identity.
In today’s episode of The Adventurous Author, we break down why daily fiction writing isn’t about word count, streaks, or productivity systems. It’s about choosing to show up as the same person—day after day—before any external results show up.
Inside this episode:
✔️ Why writing from identity is more sustainable than writing from willpower
✔️ What Jesus taught us about consistent action from core conviction
✔️ How showing up daily as an author builds creative clarity and inner strength
✔️ A writing challenge to anchor your character’s actions (and your own) in becoming, not performing.
🎧 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.
Monday May 12, 2025
Monday May 12, 2025
Ever feel like you notice things no one else sees?
That’s not just intuition—it’s your writer’s brain doing its job.
In this episode of The Adventurous Author, we break down:
✔️ How daily writing upgrades your ability to spot contradiction and absurdity
✔️ The brain regions that light up when you write irony-rich scenes
✔️ Why irony isn’t just clever—it’s clarifying
✔️ A writing challenge that will sharpen your storytelling and perception
🎧 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.
Sunday May 11, 2025
Sunday May 11, 2025
🔥 Ever struggle to write characters who are nothing like you?
What if that struggle is the key to unlocking your next level—not just as a writer, but as a human?
In today’s episode, I share:
✔️ How my own characters—Javan, Micah, Taliya, and Krystyn—have deeply challenged me
✔️ The neuroscience behind why writing diverse characters expands your empathy
✔️ Why writing unfamiliar characters is soul training, not just storytelling
✔️ A writing challenge that will stretch your range and deepen your stories
🎧 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.
Saturday May 10, 2025
Saturday May 10, 2025
Want to retain the most meaningful moments of your life? Write them into your stories.
In today’s episode of The Adventurous Author, we explore how daily fiction writing strengthens your memory by encoding real-life experiences into scenes, characters, and emotional truth.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
✔️ Why your brain retains story-based memory better than raw data
✔️ How daily fiction writing helps you process, preserve, and repurpose emotional insight
✔️ What Scripture says about treasuring life’s moments and converting them into wisdom
This is how you remember what matters—and give others access to it too.
🎧 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.