“If you are not into shameless self-promotion, don’t write a book.” – Jim Christina   Today’s featured author is a musician, historian, writer, poet, playwright, and Vietnam veteran, Jim Christina. Jim and I talk about the creative background that led him to where he is today, the reasons why you should do some research along with your writing projects, and more!!   Key Thing’s You’ll Learn: Why Jim does heavy research for his writing and the benefits of doing it. Some of the benefits of self-publishing your book or publishing through a small company. Why a lot of writers (especially fiction writers) craft their stories without an outline. The idea for his next book and what to expect from it in 2021. Why Jim loves to write and who he writes for.   Jim’s Site: http://www.jimchristina.net/ Jim’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/Jim-Christina/e/B00J0P7UH2/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_ebooks_1 Jim’s Live Radio Show, “The Writer’s Block”: http://www.latalkradio.com/content/writers-block   A special shoutout goes to MadXRuler (Formally Known as Ruler Inc.) for his track, "Meadows" Be sure to cop track along with his other work through this link. https://madxruler.bandcamp.com/track/meadows     Related Episodes:   64 - "From Prison Sentence to Bible School Dean" with Avon J. Bellamy: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/64-from-prison-sentence-to-bible-school-dean-with-avon-j-bellamy/   Ep. 294 – “Horse Wisdom” with Jess Campmans (@jesscampmans) #C2H: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-294-horse-wisdom-with-jess-campmans-jesscampmans-c2h/   163 - "Wolf Connection" with Teo Alfero (@teoinmotion): https://goingnorth.libsyn.com/163-wolf-connection-with-teo-alfero-teoinmotion   25 - "Escapism, History, & Good Advice" with Kate Dolan (@KDHays): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/25-escapism-history-good-advice-with-kate-dolan-kdhays/   144 - "Legends of The Grail" with Ayn Cates Sullivan (@AynCateSullivan): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/144-legends-of-the-grail-with-ayn-cates-sullivan-ayncatesullivan/   204 - "Modern Day Bible Stories" with Michele Chynoweth (@AuthorMichele): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/204-modern-day-bible-stories-with-michele-chynoweth-authormichele/   Ep. 311 – “Works of Urban Mythopoeia” with Cat Rambo (@Catrambo): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-311-works-of-urban-mythopoeia-with-cat-rambo-catrambo/