Nevada-based writer Zac Buzza joins the "CC and JT Amateur Hour" to discuss his debut fantasy novel, "Light Born," which began as a COVID-era prequel and grew into the first book of a planned trilogy.
Zac traces his book's origins to April 2020 during COVID lockdown when a prequel idea developed into a full novel over six and a half years. It began as a way to explore a character from an earlier urban-fantasy story involving werewolves defending an elementary school from Halloween creatures. And he describes shifting from directing characters toward a planned story to listening to creative ideas and following the narrative that emerged.
He reflects on the importance of creativity and the unexpected turns it takes. For aspiring writers, his story is a reminder that every word written is a step forward, even if the path isn't always clear. He also outlines the need on building a writing habit, using Patreon to experiment with stories, and turning emotional energy into creative work.
Want to learn more? Dive into the full conversation with Zac Buzza and discover the intricacies of his writing journey.
You can learn more about the "Light Born" saga through Zac's website at https://www.lightbornnovel.com/
His social media links include Facebook, Twitter/X, Bluesky, Threads, and Instagram.
You can find him on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/c/ZacBuzzaStories
You can also hear this podcast on Spotify!
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Cassidy Carson and JT Hume (“CC & JT”) are independent writers, publishers, and co-owners of Two Moore Books, LLC out of Carson City, Nevada, USA. Our human-authored book catalog can be found on our bookstore and the major platforms. Our podcast, “The CC and JT Amateur Hour,” has recorded hundreds of episodes, and our mission is to “help writers write.” We support the Nevada Author Network with the Sierra Arts Foundation out of Reno, Nevada.
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