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Wall Street Journal best-selling author Christopher Greyson is a storyteller.
Since he was a little boy, he dreamt of what mystery was around the next corner, or what quest lay over the hill.
If he couldn’t find an adventure, one usually found him, and now he weaves those tales into his stories.
In this episode, Christopher Greyson, author of a series of fiction novels called The Girl Who Lived, joins Lana McAra for a discussion about the challenges authors face, and how to avoid some of the pitfalls.
The writing journey is an adventure, but with the correct planning, you can create and write a truly #Unputdownable fiction novel – or series or novels.
Tune in and hear Christopher Greyson’s thoughts on:
- How he got his start as a fiction writer – he was doing it as a favor
- How he got his first book published and on the market for less than $100
- The challenges he experienced and lessons he discovered as he taught himself how to write fiction novels
- Different types of publishing and what roles they play
- The strategies for marketing books that have enabled him to sell 3.5 million copies and be recognized as one of the top 100 Kindle authors of all time
- How Christopher made it to the Wall Street Journal Best-Seller List
- And much, much more!
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About the Author: Christopher Greyson
Life wasn’t an easy journey for Christopher Greyson from the beginning.
His father passed away when he was only a month old.
The youngest of six children, Christopher suffered from Hydrocephalus (water on the brain) and almost died in infancy.
Overcoming those challenges, Christopher was raised by his single mother, who worked several jobs to support her children.
Christopher Greyson's path to success was not a straight line.
In his early years, he found himself entangled in delinquency, drugs, and crime.
However, a newfound passion for theatre redirected his life.
He attended Emerson College’s youth theatre and eventually majored in Theatre at Bridgewater State University, a testament to his determination and love for the arts.
But some dreams aren’t always realized the way we hope they will be.
After suffering a devastating injury, Christopher’s dreams of pursuing a career in theatre and dance were shattered along with his knee.
During his recovery, he became addicted to painkillers and subsequently self-medicated with alcohol.
After five failed stays in various rehabs, Christopher once again turned his life around.
He focused on his sobriety and providing for his family, putting his creative dreams on the shelf - until one day, his wife asked for his help in writing a book.
For less than $100, Christopher published his first novel, Girl Jacked.
With prayer, dedication, sweat, and tears, Christopher became an award-winning Wall Street Journal bestselling author of mystery, action, and thriller novels.
Recognized as one of the top 100 Kindle authors of all time, his acclaimed novels have now sold over 3.5 million eBook, print, and audiobooks.
An accomplished speaker, actor, and prolific storyteller, he is the author of over twenty novels ranging from pulse-pounding thrillers to sweet cozy mysteries.
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