When Stacey McEwan's musings on books and writing went viral on TikTok, publishers came knocking. She talks about how it happened, tips for authors looking to use social media, and her latest novel Chasm.
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Links mentioned in this episode
- Your Audiobook Advantage
- Helen Edwards gets a book deal for her debut children’s novel
- WIN The Lonely Lighthouse of Elston-Fright by Reece Carter
- Buy So You Want to be a Writer – the book!
- Facebook group for So You Want to be a Writer
Writer in residence: Stacey McEwan
Stacey McEwan is the best-selling author of the Glacian Trilogy. Her debut fantasy romance novel – Ledge, has been translated into three languages. Not to brag, but her high school English teacher once called her writing “above year level standard.” Stacey received a bachelor's degree in education in 2012 and remains a school teacher by day. She is a book reviewer and content creator on multiple platforms, including Tiktok and Instagram. Stacey first published after book lovers of the internet encouraged her to share her story ideas. She was born and raised on the Gold Coast, Australia, and still resides in her hometown with her husband, two children and one questionable dog.
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