Project Seed Money
Project Seed Money
Podcast Description
Welcome to the Project Seed Money Podcast, where we empower and inspire women writers to bring their stories to life. Each episode features in-depth interviews with accomplished female authors, editors, and industry professionals who share their journeys, challenges, and successes. Our mission is to provide education, resources, and connections to help women secure funding and navigate the publishing world. Join us as we explore the diverse voices and experiences that enrich the literary landscape, offering insights and encouragement to both emerging and established writers. Whether you're seeking practical advice, inspiration, or a supportive community, the Project Seed Money Podcast is here to support your writing journey.
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The podcast focuses on themes of personal growth, creative exploration, and the challenges faced by women in writing and publishing. Episodes cover topics such as overcoming self-doubt, balancing life and writing, and the healing power of storytelling, with specific examples including Alexa Bigwarfe discussing writer's block and Paula Banks sharing her experiences in starting her writing career later in life.
Welcome to the Project Seed Money Podcast, where we empower and inspire women writers to bring their stories to life. Each episode features in-depth interviews with accomplished female authors, editors, and industry professionals who share their journeys, challenges, and successes. Our mission is to provide education, resources, and connections to help women secure funding and navigate the publishing world. Join us as we explore the diverse voices and experiences that enrich the literary landscape, offering insights and encouragement to both emerging and established writers. Whether you’re seeking practical advice, inspiration, or a supportive community, the Project Seed Money Podcast is here to support your writing journey.
In this moving and motivational episode, Sharissa Bradley interviews B.L. Mostyn, epic fantasy author of Heroes of Another Age. B.L. shares how a lifelong love of storytelling—and a world she’s been developing since she was thirteen—finally became her debut novel, published in 2025.
Together, they explore the courage it takes to publish your first book, how motherhood shaped her creative drive, and why fear doesn’t go away—you just learn to move forward with it. She also opens up about building her series (9 books total!), the challenges of social media, and how she keeps her creative fire going with a full-time job and two children.
Whether you’re at the beginning of your writing journey or stuck in fear after publishing, this episode is packed with encouragement, real talk, and fantasy author magic.
Timestamps:
- [00:01:00] B.L. Mostyn’s writing journey—from 10-year-old storyteller to debut author
- [00:02:00] Why she chose self-publishing after discovering it wasn’t “vanity” anymore
- [00:03:05] Planning a 9-book fantasy series, starting with a prequel
- [00:03:45] Facing fear and self-doubt even after hitting publish
- [00:05:20] Gaining courage through motherhood and purpose
- [00:06:15] Her mission: to help readers escape and heal through epic stories
- [00:07:45] Struggles with social media and visibility after launch
- [00:08:30] How word-of-mouth and authenticity drive her passion
- [00:10:35] Balancing motherhood, full-time work, and writing goals
- [00:11:45] A sneak peek at the world of Heroes of Another Age
- [00:13:30] Archetypes, reluctant heroes, and the fantasy themes that matter
- [00:15:30] Encouragement for authors starting small and building over time
- [00:16:40] Where to find her books, newsletter, and connect
Resources Mentioned:
- Website: www.blmostyn.com
- Book: Heroes of Another Age available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Apple Books, and more
- Instagram: @blmostyn
Join us on the Project Seed Money Podcast as we delve into the journeys of inspiring female authors, sharing their challenges and triumphs to empower your writing path. Don’t miss an episode—subscribe now on your favorite podcast platform. For additional resources and to connect with our community, visit projectseedmoney.com. If you have a story to share, reach out to be featured in an upcoming episode.
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