In this episode of the Bookaholic Podcast, host Deirdre welcomes back author Richie Billing. They discuss his journey into writing, starting with his debut book and moving through his experiences in a shared universe with a publisher. Richie shares insights on his creative process, the importance of short stories, novellas, and his exploration of good and evil in fantasy worlds. He also touches on real-world themes like social injustices and inequalities, and how he hopes his stories can provide solace and escape for readers. Tune in for an engaging conversation about the struggles and triumphs of a writer’s life. 00:00 Welcome Back, Richie Billing! 0:55 Richie's Writing Journey Begins 03:47 Creating in a Shared Universe 05:56 Building a Unique Fantasy World 08:47 Exploring Short Stories and Novellas 10:29 Themes of Good, Evil, and Social Justice 13:08 Conclusion and Final Thoughts 💪💰SUPPORT MY CHANNEL💰💪 I can't continue without your help! Support our freedom to read whatever we want. https://paypal.me/TrueBookaholic?coun... 🔗CONNECT WITH BOOKAHOLIC🔗 // INSTAGRAM: @truebookaholic // FACEBOOK: @truebookaholic // PINTEREST: @truebookaholic // TIKTOK: @truebookaholic // LINKEDIN: Deirdre Pippins/deirdre-pippins-38338a214 // BLUESKY: @truebookaholic.bsky.social // EMAIL: readingjunkie@book-a-holic.com Bookaholic bookstore. https://bookshop.org/shop/truebookaholic DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you!