In this episode of The Author Next Door, Angela Haas and Cassie Newell sit down with award-winning author and military veteran Zac Diamanti to explore how personal experience, storytelling, and strategic thinking can shape a successful author career.

Zac shares how his background influences his fiction, why storytelling can be a cathartic process, and how he approaches author business decisions with clarity and intention. The conversation also dives into Kickstarter strategy, social media marketing, and the importance of testing what works while building a loyal community around your books.

In this episode, they discuss:

• Zac Diamanti’s journey from military service to publishing fantasy fiction
• How personal experiences and catharsis shape stronger storytelling
• What authors need to know about running a successful Kickstarter
• Why social media matters for building visibility and reader trust
• How community and business decisions work together in author growth

🛠️ Resources mentioned:
Zac Diamanti’s Website: https://zsdiamanti.com/
Kickstarter – Mages & Mayhem - Deluxe Edition: Cozy Fantasy Book: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/zsdiamanti/mages-and-mayhem-deluxe-edition-cozy-fantasy-book
Free Fantasy Fiction: https://freefantasyfiction.com

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