Russell Cowdrey, author of the Lamentations of Magic series, discusses his interest in ancient civilizations and how it inspired his writing. He shares his research process and the challenges of creating a complex timeline. Russell also talks about his self-publishing journey and recent audiobook deal. He highlights the difficulties of marketing as an indie author and the importance of building a backlist of books. In this conversation, Travis Davis and Russell Cowdrey discuss various topics related to publishing and writing. They touch on the potential impact of AI on the publishing industry, the importance of supporting authors through reviews, and their own writing projects.

Takeaways

AI is expected to have a significant effect on the publishing industry. Authors can benefit from support through reviews on platforms like Amazon and Goodreads. Travis Davis is working on his third book and also planning to write a children's book. Russell Cowdrey has multiple websites where readers can find more information about his book.