“First things first, don’t get bogged down in all the books and how-tos. Write the book and hit the end.” – Ann Charles Today’s featured superstar author is a USA Today Bestselling author who writes award-winning mysteries and a member of Sisters in Crime and Western Writers of America, Ann Charles. Ann and I have a laughter-filled conversation about what led her to become a writer, her advice for writing newbies that want to publish a book, and tons more!!!   Key Thing’s You’ll Learn: How Ann got into writing and publishing her own books. Will she ever write a novel about zombie cows. What Ann does for book research and marketing. The biggest lesson Ann learned from the process of writing books in multiple genres. What she likes to tell new writers. The 3 things an author needs after publishing their work.   Ann’s Site: http://anncharles.com/ Ann’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/entity/author/B004JLYPFW?_encoding=UTF8&node=283155&offset=0&pageSize=12&searchAlias=stripbooks&sort=date-desc-rank&page=1&langFilter=default#formatSelectorHeader   The opening track is titled "Parepare" by Marcus D. Be sure to visit his site and support his craft by clicking on the following link. https://marcusd.net/track/parepare   Related Episodes: Ep. 314.5 (Holiday Bonus) – “Turning Point” with Kristy Smith (@kristynotkirsty): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-3145-holiday-bonus-turning-point-with-kristy-smith-kristynotkirsty/   Ep. 303 – “10,000 Miles with my Dead Father’s Ashes” with Devin Galaudet (@DevinGalaudet): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-303-10000-miles-with-my-dead-fathers-ashes-with-devin-galaudet-devingalaudet/   Ep. 311 – “Works of Urban Mythopoeia” with Cat Rambo (@Catrambo): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-311-works-of-urban-mythopoeia-with-cat-rambo-catrambo/   Ep. 318 – “Beautiful, Frightening and Silent” with Jennifer Anne Gordon (@JenniferAnneGo5): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-318-beautiful-frightening-and-silent-with-jennifer-anne-gordon-jenniferannego5/   Ep. 319 – “The Hunter” with Jim Christina: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-319-the-hunter-with-jim-christina/   287 – “This Is Good” with Tami Matheny (@R2LCoaching): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/287-this-is-good-with-tami-matheny-r2lcoaching/   247 – “Cozy Mysteries & Inclusive Children’s Books” with Kelly Brakenhoff (@inBrakenVille): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/247-cozy-mysteries-inclusive-childrens-books-with-kelly-brakenhoff-inbrakenville/   279 – “Peak Performance Ghostwriting” with Kathrin Hutson (@ExquisitelyDark): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/279-peak-performance-ghostwriting-with-kathrin-hutson-exquisitelydark/   243 – “Fantasy Writing & The Power of Audiobooks For Indie Authors” with Riley Tune (@rileytuneauthor): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/243-fantasy-writing-the-power-of-audiobooks-for-indie-authors-with-riley-tune-rileytuneauthor/   216 – “The Write Way” with Amy Collins (@askamycollins): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/216-the-write-way-with-amy-collins-askamycollins/   240 – “Living An International Life” with E.J. Moran: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/240-living-an-international-life-with-ej-moran/   204 - "Modern Day Bible Stories" with Michele Chynoweth (@AuthorMichele): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/204-modern-day-bible-stories-with-michele-chynoweth-authormichele/   51 - "How to Turn Your Pain Into a Paycheck" with Crystal Santoria (@PhirstPoet): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/51-how-to-turn-your-pain-into-a-paycheck-with-crystal-santoria-phirstpoet/   238 – “Archaeology to Fantasy & Sci-Fi” with V.S. Holmes (@VS_Holmes): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/238-archaeology-to-fantasy-sci-fi-with-vs-holmes-vs_holmes/   Ep. 311.5 (Host 2 Host Special) – “More Than Enough” with Emma Dhesi (@emmadhesi): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-3115-host-2-host-special-more-than-enough-with-emma-dhesi-emmadhesi/   248.5 (Host 2 Host Special) – “A Self-Kick of Positivity” with Shelley Knight (@ShelleyFKnight): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/2485-host-2-host-special-a-self-kick-of-positivity-with-shelley-knight-shelleyfknight/   201 - "Fortitude Wins the Battle" with Connie Bramer (@ConstanceBramer) #chaostoclarity: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/201-fortitude-wins-the-battle-with-connie-bramer-constancebramer-chaostoclarity/