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Phantasm Effect


    • May 7, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 38m AVG DURATION
    • 28 EPISODES


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    One Year Later with RJ and One-Ders

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2021 50:17


    Hey podcast and welcome back! This episode officially makes one year and we couldn’t be more grateful for all of who join us every other week. In this one, we reflect on doing the podcast, touching on the things we enjoy most. Also, part of the conversation is talks about social media platform clubhouse and the new platform by Amazon, Kindle Vella. We’ll be doing more episodes like this in the future, so let us know what you think by leaving a review and subscribe to be notified of future releases. See you again for the next one! All of our socials below. Follow along in the journey. IG : https://www.instagram.com/the_phantasm_effect/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/EffectPhantasm LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/phantasm-effect/

    Talking Confident Creatives with Angela Cairns

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2021 54:11


    Happy Friday, welcome back! This week we caught up with Angela who partnered with Kirsten McNeill to create a webinar called Confident Creatives that launches in May 2021. We dove into what you can expect from the course and some tips for getting passed writer's block. The three of us go even deeper into the impact of physical well-being on writing and tackling how to make time for your passion. Find her on IG https://www.instagram.com/angelacairnsauthor/ for more information about the course. Check out the episode, we hope you enjoy it. If you can, leave us a review with your thoughts and we’ll see you again for the next one. All of our socials below. IG : https://www.instagram.com/the_phantasm_effect/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/EffectPhantasm LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/phantasm-effect/

    Talk Through Writer’s Block with Paul G. Wright

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2021 35:50


    Welcome back podcast! Paul joined us to talk about his debut novel that is based on personal stories. He dove into how he got started and having family that shows their support by editing, as well as setting up his website. Taking the conversation a bit further, he shared how to talk through being stuck and what he’s looking forward to write next. Check out the episode, we hope you enjoy it. If you can, leave us a review with your thoughts and we’ll see you again for the next one. All of our socials below. IG : https://www.instagram.com/the_phantasm_effect/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/EffectPhantasm LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/phantasm-effect/  

    Writing Found Me in 2020 with Hayleigh Sol

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2021 42:17


    What’s up podcast? Happy Friday! In this episode, we spoke with Hayleigh about being able to write before retirement due circumstances in the world during 2020. She breaks down what changed from her original thought of one day editing books to finding her true passion was telling the stories herself. Check out the episode, we hope you enjoy it. If you can, leave us a review with your thoughts and we’ll see you again for the next one. All of our socials below. IG : https://www.instagram.com/the_phantasm_effect/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/EffectPhantasm LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/phantasm-effect/

    Welcome to The Community with Miller Hall

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2021 52:54


    Welcome back podcast family, We took a week off, but now we’re here with a conversation we had with Miller Hall. She is new to the community and is expecting to release her first book this spring! She spoke about her journey thus far and her plans for putting out the book moving forward. Also, Miller dives into her first experience with having editor. Check out the episode, we hope you enjoy it. If you can, leave us a review with your thoughts and we’ll see you again for the next one. All of our socials below. IG : https://www.instagram.com/the_phantasm_effect/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/EffectPhantasm LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/phantasm-effect/

    Authors Should Be the Best Marketers with Melissa Frey

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 36:29


    Welcome back to another episode of M2MW!In this one, we spoke to Melissa about confidence in building her business and why she believes authors should actually be the best marketers.She also gives us a breakdown on the benefits of self editing and having an editor for those who can afford it. See Melissa’s website https://www.melissafrey.com for more information about editing and to download her free ebook, An Author’s Guide to Self-Editing.Check out the episode, we hope you enjoy it. If you can, leave us a review with your thoughts and we’ll see you again for the next one.All of our socials below.IG : https://www.instagram.com/the_phantasm_effect/Twitter : https://twitter.com/EffectPhantasmLinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/phantasm-effect/

    The Woman Behind the Book with Wendy Kok

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2021 35:30


    Happy Friday podcast family! We always appreciate you joining us.This was a fun interview with Wendy. We talked about many topics including, how she came up with idea for her first book, A Grey Resort and why she decided to start a podcast of her own.However, the conversation didn’t stop there. We dabbled into the dynamics of family life, which for her means writing in a house with four teenagers.Check out the episode, we hope you enjoy it. If you can, leave us a review with your thoughts and we’ll see you again for the next one.All of our socials below.IG : https://www.instagram.com/the_phantasm_effect/Twitter : https://twitter.com/EffectPhantasmLinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/phantasm-effect/

    Take Your Time with Brooke Gillespie-Trout

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2021 34:20


    Hey podcast! Thanks for joining us for another one.In this episode, Brooke shares her thoughts on marketing as an author and how she continues to stay consistent with social media.She dives into the patience she has when it comes to writing, but also not being afraid to speed up the process when writing with some else.Check it out and leave us a review with your thoughts. We appreciate all of you and hope you have an amazing start to the year.Thanks again for listening and see you next time! All of our socials below.IG : https://www.instagram.com/the_phantasm_effect/Twitter : https://twitter.com/EffectPhantasmLinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/phantasm-effect/

    Part Two with Tirza Schaefer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2021 36:11


    Happy New Year podcast!Welcome to the first episode of the 2021!We had so much to ask Tirza the first time that we figured we would have a part two. She’s an author, but she is so much more. In this episode we discussed how she writes multiple stories at one time and doesn’t judging herself when things don’t go according to plan.The conversation went in a couple directions, but it all led back to the way she develops her stories. Tirza even gives some advice about dealing with some of the stresses and anxiety going on it our world today.Check it out and leave us a review with your thoughts. We appreciate all of you and hope you have an amazing start to the year.Thanks for listening and see you next time! All of our socials below.IG : https://www.instagram.com/the_phantasm_effect/Twitter : https://twitter.com/EffectPhantasmLinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/phantasm-effect/

    Writing Finds You When You’re Not Looking with Rachel Radner

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2020 37:20


    Podcast family welcome back! We are glad you’re here for today’s conversation with Rachel Radner who’s journey began with acting in a school play to eventually realizing her path includes writing.She breaks down her keys to staying consistent with social media and how helpful groups have been through the process. While balancing the different platforms can be difficult at times, Rachel believes the writing always comes first.Check out the episode and if you can, leave us a review with your thoughts. We appreciate all of you and thanks for listening.See you next time! All of our socials below.IG : https://www.instagram.com/the_phantasm_effect/Twitter : https://twitter.com/EffectPhantasmLinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/phantasm-effect/

    Finding Inspiration for Stories All Around You with Anne Darling

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2020 36:25


    Happy Friday Podcast Family!In today’s episode we spoke to Anne Darling about publishing with a printing press and how she’s still learning through the process.She got candid about inspiration for stories, as well as choosing the right time to tell those closest to her about becoming an author.We hope you enjoy the episode and leave us a review! Thanks for listening!All of our socials below.IG : https://www.instagram.com/the_phantasm_effect/Twitter : https://twitter.com/EffectPhantasmLinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/phantasm-effect/

    Just Tell Your Story with Jackie Paxson

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2020 59:59


    Hey podcast family, welcome back to another episode!In this one, we sat down with Jackie to talk about how parts of her work life inspire stories and how often she thought an author should publish.She gives us the scoop on how to put out an audiobook and what goes into selecting the right person to read the stories.Check out the episode, let us know your thoughts.All of our socials below.IG : https://www.instagram.com/the_phantasm_effect/Twitter : https://twitter.com/EffectPhantasmLinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/phantasm-effect/ 

    Recap Episode with RJ & Jasmin - Part Two

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2020 53:07


    Podcast welcome back!This is part two of the recap episode. We discuss book pricing and publishing wide versus narrow.Also, we talk about our future goals and the benefits of building a newsletter.Stay until the end to hear a bonus clip!Enjoy the episode, leave us a review and subscribe for more. Much love to all of you and thanks for listening.All of our socials below.IG : https://www.instagram.com/the_phantasm_effect/Twitter : https://twitter.com/EffectPhantasmLinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/phantasm-effect/  *music : Acoustic Guitar 1 & Solo Acoustic 3 & 5Musician : Music by AudionautixLicense : https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode 

    Recap Episode with RJ & Jasmin - Part One

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2020 48:45


    Hey podcast, welcome back!We decided to do a recap episode where we talk about some of our most memorable topics. Those conversations are expanded upon and we give our thoughts on them.Some of the things discussed are, fears, community and a deep dive into the world of Amazon ads.Stay tuned, part 2 of the episode will be released soon! Enjoy the episode, leave us a review and subscribe for more. Much love to all of you and thanks for listening.All of our socials below.IG : https://www.instagram.com/the_phantasm_effect/Twitter : https://twitter.com/EffectPhantasmLinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/phantasm-effect/  

    Dynamic Characters Make the Best Stories with Angela Cairns

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2020 33:58


    Welcome back podcast!In this one, Angela gave her opinion on what makes a great story and breaks down the kinds of things she’s looking for when she reads.We also have an interesting conversation about how her job as a physiotherapist translates over to her writing. Angela also gives some tips for dealing with stress.Check out the episode and let us know what you think! Find us on all the socials listed below.IG : https://www.instagram.com/the_phantasm_effect/Twitter : https://twitter.com/EffectPhantasmLinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/phantasm-effect/ 

    Sometimes It Takes a Team with Melody Calder

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2020 24:18


    Hey podcast, welcome back to another M2MW episode!In this one, we spoke to Melody about the joys of co-writing and balancing her time with that as well family.She also describes her experience with editors and using platforms such as Fiverr to outsource some of her needs.As always enjoy the episode and feel free to reach out to us with your thoughts.IG : https://www.instagram.com/the_phantasm_effect/Twitter : https://twitter.com/EffectPhantasmLinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/phantasm-effect/ 

    Mix Writing with a Little Fun with Mercy Desimone

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2020 58:02


    We hope everyone is doing well, welcome back!This week’s episode featured Mercy Desimone who gave a deep dive into what she looks for in beta readers and the kinds of questions she asks to learn their strengths.Mercy talks about starting out as a beta reader herself, which ultimately leads her into co-writing a story of her own.The three of us also have a fun chat about food and answer the burning question, waffles, pancakes or French toast?What do you think? Reach out to us social, we’d love to hear from you!IG : https://www.instagram.com/the_phantasm_effect/Twitter : https://twitter.com/EffectPhantasmLinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/phantasm-effect/  

    From Self Published to Publisher with Kristen Morgen

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2020 37:16


    Welcome back podcast!We had a wonderful conversation with Kristen about finally sitting down to write the book she wanted to read and making the decision to re-release with a publisher.Also, for those interested in taking a similar route, Kristen gives tips into how you could write your query letter and what the pitching process was like for her.We hope you all enjoy the episode and find us on social to let us know what you thought.IG : https://www.instagram.com/the_phantasm_effect/Twitter : https://twitter.com/EffectPhantasmLinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/phantasm-effect/ 

    From Struggle to Strength With Kali Brixton

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2020 34:36


    Welcome back M2MW Family!This was an incredibly powerful conversation with Kali as she speaks about what really matters in life and pivoting towards happiness in the midst of a struggle.The battle may not be the same as Kali’s, but one thing that we took away from this episode, is that our outlook on the circumstances that each of us will face is directly related to the outcome that we receive.  It takes enormous strength to stay positive at a time when we want to give up the most. In addition to that, she also spoke about going from beta reader to published author and again shows how truly important community is.Enjoy the episode and definitely let us know what your takeaways were on social.IG : https://www.instagram.com/the_phantasm_effect/Twitter : https://twitter.com/EffectPhantasmLinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/phantasm-effect/ 

    Understanding Social Media as an Author with Maggie Lynn HeronHeidel

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2020 32:07


    Hey everyone!We appreciate you joining us for another one.In this episode we talk to Maggie Lynn about her journey to authorship and some of the steps she takes to find her audience.She dives deep into programs she uses as well as her understanding of Amazon and social media algorithms.You don’t want to miss it!As always, find us on social and let us what you thought.IG : https://www.instagram.com/the_phantasm_effect/Twitter : https://twitter.com/EffectPhantasmLinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/phantasm-effect/ 

    More Than Just An Author With Naomi E. Lloyd

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2020 32:05


    What’s up everyone!  I hope you all are doing well and staying safe. We are back with another episode where we had a chat with Naomi E. Lloyd about how her full time job coincides with her writing and the role diamonds play in her stories. She also gets personal with us sharing her experience working with the organization You Can Free Us. Enjoy the episode and reach out to us on the socials listed below to let us know your thoughts. IG : https://www.instagram.com/the_phantasm_effect/Twitter : https://twitter.com/EffectPhantasmLinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/phantasm-effect/  

    Passing Knowledge onto Others with Tirza Schaefer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2020 33:53


    Welcome back! In this episode, we had a conversation with Tirza Schaefer that went deeper than writing. She spoke about spirituality and how she not only incorporates that into her writing but in everyday life.Tirza also gets personal, detailing her battle with burnout and what it took for her to come back from that.Enjoy this episode and let us know what you think on social. Find us at the links below.IG : https://www.instagram.com/the_phantasm_effect/Twitter : https://twitter.com/EffectPhantasmLinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/phantasm-effect/ 

    Jack of All Trades with Alexcina Brown

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2020 28:46


    Hey Everyone! Welcome back to another episode.Alexcina aka The Blakk Dahlia does many things, but one thing that hasn’t taken a back seat is her love of story telling. Despite the number of things she has her hand in, time for writing is always carved out. She shares how relationships turn into books and dreams turn into reality.We hope you enjoy the episode and as always let us know what you think.IG : https://www.instagram.com/the_phantasm_effect/Twitter : https://twitter.com/EffectPhantasmLinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/phantasm-effect/ 

    Passion Strikes at Any Age With Shanjida Nusrath Ali

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2020 24:26


    Welcome back to another episode! We hope all of you are staying safe.In this one, we spoke to 18 year old author Shanjida Nusrath Ali about her journey to self publishing and getting her start with Wattpad.She described what it was like to choose between passion and what made sense on paper.We hope you enjoy the episode and as always let us know your thoughts. IG : https://www.instagram.com/the_phantasm_effect/Twitter : https://twitter.com/EffectPhantasmLinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/phantasm-effect/  

    Leaning On The Community with Nicole Rodrigues

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2020 32:44


    Welcome back!In this episode, we spoke to author Nicole Rodrigues about the people that made her journey along the way easier.We also talk about why she chose self publishing and finding time to write with three kids during quarantine.Enjoy the episode and reach out to us on social with your thoughts.IG : https://www.instagram.com/the_phantasm_effect/Twitter : https://twitter.com/EffectPhantasmLinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/phantasm-effect/See you for the next one! 

    Secretly Everyone Wants to Write With Matilda Martel

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2020 50:40


    In this episode, we sit down with author Matilda Martel and discuss how she’s able to release multiple books a month.And, we touch upon where the inspiration for stories come from, as well as how her books are edited.We hope you enjoy the episode and would love to hear your feedback.Find us on social:IG : https://www.instagram.com/the_phantasm_effect/Twitter : https://twitter.com/EffectPhantasmLinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/phantasm-effect/ 

    Manifesting Time with RJ Rome

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2020 39:52


    In this episode, we do a deep dive into how RJ finds time to write with life’s curveballs coming her way.Also, we talk about what it was like to publish her debut novel Fame, a love story and what she learned throughout the process.Enjoy!Find us on social:IG : https://www.instagram.com/the_phantasm_effect/Twitter : https://twitter.com/EffectPhantasmLinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/phantasm-effect/  

    What We’re About

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2020 0:45


    Welcome to the podcast Married to My Writing!We are your hosts Jasmin One-ders and RJ Rome and we'd like to thank you for joining us.The goal of this podcast is to speak with authors about what it takes to put out a book. It’s understood that the trials and tribulations are just the rain before the sunshine. We’ll cover the journey of each author and talk about the thing they love, their book.Episodes coming soon! *Background music : Ikson - Last Summer 

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