The Djuna Shellam Podcast

In this week's episode I say so long—for now, or maybe forever. If you don't want to miss out on All Things Djuna, be sure and Opt-In to the Djuna Shellam mailing list on https://djunashellam.com/opt-inThis Podcast and its content are the copyright of The Djuna Shellam Podcast © The Djuna Shellam Podcast 2022. All rights reserved.Any redistribution or reproduction of part or all of the Podcast contents in any form is prohibited other than the following: You are welcome to download and play the Podcast and share with others for personal use; please acknowledge The Djuna Shellam Podcast as your source of the material.No other use, including, without limitation, reproduction, retransmission, or editing, of this Podcast may be made without the prior written permission of The Djuna Shellam Podcast, which may be requested by contacting Djuna Shellam at djuna@djunashellam.com or PO Box 414 Coeur d’Alene, ID 83816-0414 Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information. Get full access to Djuna Shellam Novelist at djunashellam.substack.com/subscribe

This week's episode is a smörgåsbord of topics from my discovery of music phenom Billie Eilish to why I write novels and so much more in between.If you don't want to miss out on All Things Djuna, be sure and Opt-In to the Djuna Shellam mailing list at https://djunashellam.com/opt-inThis Podcast and its content are the copyright of The Djuna Shellam Podcast © The Djuna Shellam Podcast 2022. All rights reserved.Any redistribution or reproduction of part or all of the Podcast contents in any form is prohibited other than the following: You are welcome to download and play the Podcast and share it with others for personal use; please acknowledge The Djuna Shellam Podcast as your source of the material.No other use, including, without limitation, reproduction, retransmission, or editing, of this Podcast may be made without the prior written permission of The Djuna Shellam Podcast, which may be requested by contacting Djuna Shellam at djuna@djunashellam.com or PO Box 414 Coeur d’Alene, ID 83816-0414 Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information. Get full access to Djuna Shellam Novelist at djunashellam.substack.com/subscribe

This week I talk about writer's block, my favorite writing tools, and the weather (and, yes, other stuff).If you don't want to miss out on All Things Djuna, be sure and Opt-In to the Djuna Shellam mailing list at https://djunashellam.com/opt-inThis Podcast and its content are the copyright of The Djuna Shellam Podcast © The Djuna Shellam Podcast 2022. All rights reserved.Any redistribution or reproduction of part or all of the Podcast contents in any form is prohibited other than the following: You are welcome to download and play the Podcast and share it with others for personal use; please acknowledge The Djuna Shellam Podcast as your source of the material.No other use, including, without limitation, reproduction, retransmission, or editing, of this Podcast may be made without the prior written permission of The Djuna Shellam Podcast, which may be requested by contacting Djuna Shellam at djuna@djunashellam.com or PO Box 414 Coeur d’Alene, ID 83816-0414 Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information. Get full access to Djuna Shellam Novelist at djunashellam.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, I talk about music biopics, including the new ELVIS film.If you don't want to miss out on All Things Djuna, be sure and Opt-In to the Djuna Shellam mailing list at https://djunashellam.com/opt-inThis Podcast and its content are the copyright of The Djuna Shellam Podcast © The Djuna Shellam Podcast 2022. All rights reserved.Any redistribution or reproduction of part or all of the Podcast contents in any form is prohibited other than the following: You are welcome to download and play the Podcast and share with others for personal use; please acknowledge The Djuna Shellam Podcast as your source of the material.No other use, including, without limitation, reproduction, retransmission, or editing, of this Podcast may be made without the prior written permission of The Djuna Shellam Podcast, which may be requested by contacting Djuna Shellam at djuna@djunashellam.com or PO Box 414 Coeur d’Alene, ID 83816-0414 Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information. Get full access to Djuna Shellam Novelist at djunashellam.substack.com/subscribe

In this week's episode, I talk about my WIP A Woman Like Eve—The Em Suite—Book 5, an editing process I use, and that people and characters are complicated.This Podcast and its content are the copyright of The Djuna Shellam Podcast © The Djuna Shellam Podcast 2022. All rights reserved.Any redistribution or reproduction of part or all of the Podcast contents in any form is prohibited other than the following: You are welcome to download and play the Podcast and share it with others for personal use; please acknowledge The Djuna Shellam Podcast as your source of the material.No other use, including, without limitation, reproduction, retransmission, or editing, of this Podcast may be made without the prior written permission of The Djuna Shellam Podcast, which may be requested by contacting Djuna Shellam at djuna@djunashellam.com or PO Box 414 Coeur d’Alene, ID 83816-0414 Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information. Get full access to Djuna Shellam Novelist at djunashellam.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, I talk about story arcs and various methods for structuring your story. I also talk about my WIP and the weather. If you don't want to miss out on All Things Djuna, be sure and Opt-In to the Djuna Shellam mailing list at https://djunashellam.com/opt-inThis Podcast and its content are the copyright of The Djuna Shellam Podcast © The Djuna Shellam Podcast 2022. All rights reserved.Any redistribution or reproduction of part or all of the Podcast contents in any form is prohibited other than the following: You are welcome to download and play the Podcast and share it with others for personal use; please acknowledge The Djuna Shellam Podcast as your source of the material.No other use, including, without limitation, reproduction, retransmission, or editing, of this Podcast may be made without the prior written permission of The Djuna Shellam Podcast, which may be requested by contacting Djuna Shellam at djuna@djunashellam.com or PO Box 414 Coeur d’Alene, ID 83816-0414 Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information. Get full access to Djuna Shellam Novelist at djunashellam.substack.com/subscribe

When discussing literature, the term trope is often used but with different meanings, which can lead to confusion.If you don't want to miss out on All Things Djuna, be sure and Opt-In to the Djuna Shellam mailing list at https://djunashellam.comThis Podcast and its content are the copyright of The Djuna Shellam Podcast © The Djuna Shellam Podcast 2022. All rights reserved.Any redistribution or reproduction of part or all of the Podcast contents in any form is prohibited other than the following: You are welcome to download and play the Podcast and share it with others for personal use; please acknowledge The Djuna Shellam Podcast as your source of the material.No other use, including, without limitation, reproduction, retransmission, or editing, of this Podcast may be made without the prior written permission of The Djuna Shellam Podcast, which may be requested by contacting Djuna Shellam at djuna@djunashellam.com or PO Box 414 Coeur d’Alene, ID 83816 Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information. Get full access to Djuna Shellam Novelist at djunashellam.substack.com/subscribe

In Season 2 Episode 6 of The Djuna Shellam Podcast I talk about Plotters and Pantsers—two distinctive writing styles. Which are you? If you don't want to miss out on All Things Djuna, be sure and Opt-In to the Djuna Shellam mailing list at https://djunashellam.comThis Podcast and its content are the copyright of The Djuna Shellam Podcast © The Djuna Shellam Podcast 2022. All rights reserved.Any redistribution or reproduction of part or all of the Podcast contents in any form is prohibited other than the following: You are welcome to download and play the Podcast and share it with others for personal use; please acknowledge The Djuna Shellam Podcast as your source of the material.No other use, including, without limitation, reproduction, retransmission, or editing, of this Podcast may be made without the prior written permission of The Djuna Shellam Podcast, which may be requested by contacting Djuna Shellam at djuna@djunashellam.com or PO Box 414 Coeur d’Alene, ID 83816 Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information. Get full access to Djuna Shellam Novelist at djunashellam.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode of The Djuna Shellam Podcast, I talk about the different types of readers one might use when writing a book, novel, or otherwise. I explain the differences between the Alpha, Beta, and ARC readers.If you don't want to miss out on All Things Djuna, be sure and Opt-In to the Djuna Shellam mailing list at https://djunashellam.comThis Podcast and its content are the copyright of The Djuna Shellam Podcast © The Djuna Shellam Podcast 2022. All rights reserved.Any redistribution or reproduction of part or all of the Podcast contents in any form is prohibited other than the following: You are welcome to download and play the Podcast and share it with others for personal use; please acknowledge The Djuna Shellam Podcast as your source of the material.No other use, including, without limitation, reproduction, retransmission, or editing, of this Podcast may be made without the prior written permission of The Djuna Shellam Podcast, which may be requested by contacting Djuna Shellam at djuna@djunashellam.com or PO Box 414 Coeur d’Alene, ID 83816 Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information. Get full access to Djuna Shellam Novelist at djunashellam.substack.com/subscribe

In this week's episode I talk about avoiding something known in the writing world as The Idiot Plot. I also cover being human and mean people; and, of course, I touch on the weather. If you don't want to miss out on All Things Djuna, be sure and Opt-In to the Djuna Shellam mailing list at https://djunashellam.comThis Podcast and its content are the copyright of The Djuna Shellam Podcast © The Djuna Shellam Podcast 2022. All rights reserved.Any redistribution or reproduction of part or all of the Podcast contents in any form is prohibited other than the following: You are welcome to download and play the Podcast and share it with others for personal use; please acknowledge The Djuna Shellam Podcast as your source of the material.No other use, including, without limitation, reproduction, retransmission, or editing, of this Podcast may be made without the prior written permission of The Djuna Shellam Podcast, which may be requested by contacting Djuna Shellam at djuna@djunashellam.com or PO Box 414 Coeur d’Alene, ID 83816 Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information. Get full access to Djuna Shellam Novelist at djunashellam.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode of varied writing topics, I revisit the idea of writing what you know, I also talk about the importance of the timeline and story depth. And, of course, I talk about the weather. If you don't want to miss out on All Things Djuna, be sure and Opt-In to the Djuna Shellam mailing list at https://djunashellam.comThis Podcast and its content are the copyright of The Djuna Shellam Podcast © The Djuna Shellam Podcast 2022. All rights reserved.Any redistribution or reproduction of part or all of the Podcast contents in any form is prohibited other than the following: You are welcome to download and play the Podcast and share it with others for personal use; please acknowledge The Djuna Shellam Podcast as your source of the material.No other use, including, without limitation, reproduction, retransmission, or editing, of this Podcast may be made without the prior written permission of The Djuna Shellam Podcast, which may be requested by contacting Djuna Shellam at djuna@djunashellam.com or PO Box 414 Coeur d’Alene, ID 83816 Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information. Get full access to Djuna Shellam Novelist at djunashellam.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, I talk about my WIP, the weather, and the importance of reviews (participation) by readers/listeners.If you don't want to miss out on All Things Djuna, be sure and Opt-In to the Djuna Shellam mailing list at https://djunashellam.comThis Podcast and its content are the copyright of The Djuna Shellam Podcast © The Djuna Shellam Podcast 2022. All rights reserved.Any redistribution or reproduction of part or all of the Podcast contents in any form is prohibited other than the following: You are welcome to download and play the Podcast and share it with others for personal use; please acknowledge The Djuna Shellam Podcast as your source of the material.No other use, including, without limitation, reproduction, retransmission, or editing, of this Podcast may be made without the prior written permission of The Djuna Shellam Podcast, which may be requested by contacting Djuna Shellam at djuna@djunashellam.com or PO Box 414 Coeur d’Alene, ID 83816 Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information. Get full access to Djuna Shellam Novelist at djunashellam.substack.com/subscribe

Back from a two-month hiatus, Season 2 Episode 1 is about catching up and welcoming listeners—both loyal and new listeners—to the second season of the podcast. Mountain drives, weather, progress on the current WIP (work in progress), and, other such topics.If you don't want to miss out on All Things Djuna, be sure and Opt-In to the Djuna Shellam mailing list at https://djunashellam.comThis Podcast and its content are the copyright of The Djuna Shellam Podcast © The Djuna Shellam Podcast 2022. All rights reserved.Any redistribution or reproduction of part or all of the Podcast contents in any form is prohibited other than the following: You are welcome to download and play the Podcast and share with others for personal use; please acknowledge The Djuna Shellam Podcast as your source of the material.No other use, including, without limitation, reproduction, retransmission, or editing, of this Podcast may be made without the prior written permission of The Djuna Shellam Podcast, which may be requested by contacting Djuna Shellam at djuna@djunashellam.com or PO Box 414 Coeur d’Alene, ID 83816 Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information. Get full access to Djuna Shellam Novelist at djunashellam.substack.com/subscribe

In Episode 50, Season 1 Finale, I talk about another aspect of character building and the use of foreshadowing.If you don't want to miss out on All Things Djuna, be sure and Opt-In to the Djuna Shellam mailing list on https://djunashellam.comThis Podcast and its content are the copyright of The Djuna Shellam Podcast © The Djuna Shellam Podcast 2022. All rights reserved.Any redistribution or reproduction of part or all of the Podcast contents in any form is prohibited other than the following: You are welcome to download and play the Podcast and share with others for personal use; please acknowledge The Djuna Shellam Podcast as your source of the material.No other use, including, without limitation, reproduction, retransmission, or editing, of this Podcast may be made without the prior written permission of The Djuna Shellam Podcast, which may be requested by contacting Djuna Shellam at djuna@djunashellam.com or PO Box 414 Coeur d’Alene, ID 83816 Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information. Get full access to Djuna Shellam Novelist at djunashellam.substack.com/subscribe

In Episode 49 I talk about finishing the first draft of my WIP A Woman Like Eve, and what comes next. In addition to other topics, including the weather, I also share how I save my work, and why I do it the way I do. If you don't want to miss out on All Things Djuna, be sure and Opt-In to the Djuna Shellam mailing list on https://djunashellam.comThis Podcast and its content are the copyright of The Djuna Shellam Podcast © The Djuna Shellam Podcast 2022. All rights reserved.Any redistribution or reproduction of part or all of the Podcast contents in any form is prohibited other than the following: You are welcome to download and play the Podcast and share with others for personal use; please acknowledge The Djuna Shellam Podcast as your source of the material.No other use, including, without limitation, reproduction, retransmission, or editing, of this Podcast may be made without the prior written permission of The Djuna Shellam Podcast, which may be requested by contacting Djuna Shellam at djuna@djunashellam.com or PO Box 414 Coeur d’Alene, ID 83816 Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information. Get full access to Djuna Shellam Novelist at djunashellam.substack.com/subscribe

Among other random topics that include the importance of the first and last chapters in a book, the weather and such, in Live to Shine Episode 48, I talk about how in life, there are people (snakes) who can't stand to see others shine. I've certainly met some snakes in my life—how about you?If you don't want to miss out on All Things Djuna, be sure and Opt-In to the Djuna Shellam mailing list on https://djunashellam.comThis Podcast and its content are the copyright of The Djuna Shellam Podcast © The Djuna Shellam Podcast 2022. All rights reserved.Any redistribution or reproduction of part or all of the Podcast contents in any form is prohibited other than the following: You are welcome to download and play the Podcast and share with others for personal use; please acknowledge The Djuna Shellam Podcast as your source of the material.No other use, including, without limitation, reproduction, retransmission, or editing, of this Podcast may be made without the prior written permission of The Djuna Shellam Podcast, which may be requested by contacting Djuna Shellam at djuna@djunashellam.com or PO Box 414 Coeur d’Alene, ID 83816 Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information. Get full access to Djuna Shellam Novelist at djunashellam.substack.com/subscribe

In this week's episode Episode 47 I talk about leaving certain social sites and censorship (and much of what it entails). It shouldn't be a controversial topic, but sadly, it is. I also talk about the weather and my WIP.If you don't want to miss out on All Things Djuna, be sure and Opt-In to the Djuna Shellam mailing list on https://djunashellam.comThis Podcast and its content are the copyright of The Djuna Shellam Podcast © The Djuna Shellam Podcast 2022. All rights reserved.Any redistribution or reproduction of part or all of the Podcast contents in any form is prohibited other than the following: You are welcome to download and play the Podcast and share with others for personal use; please acknowledge The Djuna Shellam Podcast as your source of the material.No other use, including, without limitation, reproduction, retransmission, or editing, of this Podcast may be made without the prior written permission of The Djuna Shellam Podcast, which may be requested by contacting Djuna Shellam at djuna@djunashellam.com or PO Box 414 Coeur d’Alene, ID 83816 Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information. Get full access to Djuna Shellam Novelist at djunashellam.substack.com/subscribe

In this week's Episode 46, I explore even more random thoughts which include what is art, my WIP, the making of a podcast (among other things); and, of course, I talk about the weather.If you don't want to miss out on All Things Djuna, be sure and Opt-In to the Djuna Shellam mailing list on https://djunashellam.comThis Podcast and its content are the copyright of The Djuna Shellam Podcast © The Djuna Shellam Podcast 2022. All rights reserved.Any redistribution or reproduction of part or all of the Podcast contents in any form is prohibited other than the following: You are welcome to download and play the Podcast and share with others for personal use; please acknowledge The Djuna Shellam Podcast as your source of the material.No other use, including, without limitation, reproduction, retransmission, or editing, of this Podcast may be made without the prior written permission of The Djuna Shellam Podcast, which may be requested by contacting Djuna Shellam at djuna@djunashellam.com or PO Box 414 Coeur d’Alene, ID 83816 Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information. Get full access to Djuna Shellam Novelist at djunashellam.substack.com/subscribe

In this week's Episode 45, more random thoughts are shared; such as critics of self and small press publishing and how to manage the creative mind. If you don't want to miss out on All Things Djuna, be sure and Opt-In to the Djuna Shellam mailing list on https://djunashellam.comThis Podcast and its content are the copyright of The Djuna Shellam Podcast © The Djuna Shellam Podcast 2022. All rights reserved.Any redistribution or reproduction of part or all of the Podcast contents in any form is prohibited other than the following: You are welcome to download and play the Podcast and share with others for personal use; please acknowledge The Djuna Shellam Podcast as your source of the material.No other use, including, without limitation, reproduction, retransmission, or editing, of this Podcast may be made without the prior written permission of The Djuna Shellam Podcast, which may be requested by contacting Djuna Shellam at djuna@djunashellam.com or PO Box 414 Coeur d’Alene, ID 83816 Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information. Get full access to Djuna Shellam Novelist at djunashellam.substack.com/subscribe

In Episode 44 of The Djuna Shellam Podcast, I talk about some random thoughts I have about being an independent author. And... you know I'm going to address the current weather, right?If you don't want to miss out on All Things Djuna, be sure and Opt-In to the Djuna Shellam mailing list on https://djunashellam.comThis Podcast and its content are the copyright of The Djuna Shellam Podcast © The Djuna Shellam Podcast 2022. All rights reserved.Any redistribution or reproduction of part or all of the Podcast contents in any form is prohibited other than the following: You are welcome to download and play the Podcast and share with others for personal use; please acknowledge The Djuna Shellam Podcast as your source of the material.No other use, including, without limitation, reproduction, retransmission, or editing, of this Podcast may be made without the prior written permission of The Djuna Shellam Podcast, which may be requested by contacting Djuna Shellam at djuna@djunashellam.com or PO Box 414 Coeur d’Alene, ID 83816 Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information. Get full access to Djuna Shellam Novelist at djunashellam.substack.com/subscribe