In this episode of Storyline Sessions, bestselling author and winner of the Firebird Book Award, Pinnacle Achievement Award, and runner-up Page Turner Award winner Starr Z. Davies talks about the launch of her new book - Stormvalor: A Noblebright Fantasy (Divica Stormborn Chronicles Book 1) that marks her genre shift from dystopian fiction to epic fantasy.Find Starr Here: https://www.starrzdavies.com/Watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@StorylineSessionsFollow Storyline Sessions Podcast on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/storyline.sessions/Listen to Storyline Sessions on Spotify or Deezer - https://taplink.cc/storyline.sessionsRiverside.fm affiliate link (I receive a recurring commission with no additional cost to you): https://www.riverside.fm/?via=markoTimestamps:00:00 - Start00:47 - Conversation start01:20 - How does this release feel different from the others?02:10 - Marketing vs Writing02:50 - Beta readers, initial reviews and changing the ending04:18 - Making the first book feel more than just a setup for sequels07:00 - Difference in writing and worldbuilding process between genres08:28 - Deciding to shift genres10:18 - From YA to adult12:04 - THE CHARACTER ASSASIN - letting go of your characters16:24 - Surprising yourself and choosing the POV for your story18:20 - Organized chaos and worldbuilding20:40 - MAPS!23:10 - Naming characters24:30 - How to be a prolific writer and stick to a schedule?28:38 - Writing awards33:22 - Finding the right artrwork36:34 - Kickstarter process and crowdsourcing40:55 - Audiobooks44:32 - Self publishing vs Trad vs AI48:05 - Building your audience50:15 - What would you do differently if this was your first series?53:02 - Future plans55:16 - Outro

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