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📚 Perseverance and Progress | Author Diary – September 27, 2024 🤒✍️

This week’s Author Diary is a testament to the challenges and triumphs of the creative process, even when under the weather.

🤒 Battling Illness:

Despite being ill this week, I pressed on with my writing commitments. It’s often difficult to maintain momentum during such times, but staying connected to my projects helps keep my spirits up.

I managed to add about 10,000 words to “Forged in Blood,” the second book in the Guild of Assassins series

📘 Reading Updates:

 I wrapped up “Fake Heroes” by Otto English, a compelling read that offers sharp insights into cultural and historical narratives.

Moving on, I’ve started “Vengeful Spirit,” part of the expansive Horus Heresy series. Diving into this new book has been a great way to escape and recuperate, immersing myself in the rich lore of the Warhammer 40,000 universe.

📅 Looking Ahead:

As I recover and continue with “Forged in Blood,” I look forward to regaining my full strength and embracing the creative challenges ahead.

Next week, I hope to share more positive updates and perhaps some insights from my journey through the Horus Heresy series.

I’d love to hear about how you cope with setbacks and continue to find inspiration in your projects or readings. Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more weekly insights from my author’s life and the perseverance that drives it!

📚 Productive Week & Literary Discoveries | Author Diary – March 22, 2024 🐺✨

Welcome to this week’s Author Diary where I share the progress on redrafting “The Wolf and the Wyvern” and my recent reading adventures.

🖋️ Progress on “The Wolf and the Wyvern”:

It’s been an exceptionally productive week. I’ve made significant headway in redrafting several chapters of “The Wolf and the Wyvern” (Ravenglass Legends, Book 2). At this pace, I’m optimistic about completing the second draft by the end of next week. It’s exciting to see the narrative take shape and evolve through this intensive redrafting process.

📚 Completed Reads:

“Last Night a DJ Saved My Life”: I’ve finished this enlightening book about the history of the disc jockey. It’s been a fascinating journey through the evolution of DJing and its cultural impact.

“The Book of Yokai”: Delving into Japanese mythology, monsters, and folklore, this book provided a captivating exploration of a rich and mystical aspect of Japanese culture.

🔜 Plans for Next Week:

My primary focus remains on “The Wolf and the Wyvern.” With Easter weekend approaching, I’m aiming to complete the second draft, which is an exciting milestone in the development of the book.

Stay tuned for more updates on my writing journey and feel free to share your own experiences with redrafting projects or any intriguing books you’ve recently read. Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for weekly insights into my author’s life!

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Jon’s Author Diary – June 23, 2023

In his 300th diary episode, Jon explores progress on “Guild of Assassins” and “Ravenglass Legends”. He also shares his thoughts on the Horus Heresy books and recent Netflix indulgences, offering a balance of creativity and leisure.

Welcome to the 300th episode of Jon’s Author Diary.

This week has been a tremendous journey, with progress on my books, indulgence in some fantastic reads, and a few hours well-spent on Netflix.


This week, I’ve been channeling my inner rogue while working on my book, Guild of Assassins, an exclusive Substack novel. It’s an intense exploration of the shadows where the silent killers dwell. Stay tuned on Substack for thrilling chapter updates and some behind-the-scenes revelations about this unique guild.

Book 2 of the Ravenglass Legends is underway. This week, I have made significant strides in developing the narrative arc and the characters. There’s plenty of surprises, mystery, and adventure to come.


In the midst of writing, I’ve also been indulging in some quality reads. This week, I’ve delved into the Horus Heresy books – “The First Heretic” and “Prospero Burns”.


Besides writing and reading, I’ve found some time to unwind with Netflix. I watched the Arnold Schwarzenegger documentary – an insightful, inspiring dive into the life of one of the most iconic figures in the fitness and entertainment world. “Killing Eve” also kept me hooked with its intense narrative and outstanding performances.


It’s been an exciting week of writing, reading, and relaxing with some fantastic TV. If you want to join me on this journey and never miss an update on the “Guild of Assassins”, follow me on Substack at joncronshawauthor.substack.com.


Here’s to many more shared stories and adventures together!