I recently had a chance to speak with Hank Garner from the Author Stories podcast for episode 187 of his show. Hank is an author as well as a podcaster so he understands what it’s like to be in the publishing trenches. This always makes it fun to talk craft, rejection, and all the other things writers go through. The interview begins at approximately 4:43 minutes.

Here’s a sampling of where our conversation goes…

I Never Dreamed I’d Get Published

I used to be a corporate banker. My first book, Rising Phoenix, was about poisoning the drug supply to end illegal drug use in America. The fun part was figuring out how to do it… 

The Most Stressful Time in my Life

Book 2. I sent a letter to my agent to ask if I could give my advance money back. I wanted to go back to banking…

Imposter Syndrome

For the new and aspiring writers out there: Lots of authors suffer from this, but don’t let it hold you back. I had it for years, too…

… and lots more.

Thanks again to Hank for inviting me on the show. Keep up the great work!