Cliffhangers and Cocktails
Fantasy book discussions, author interviews, cocktail recipes (and drinking!), and witchy content. Hosted by Shéa MacCleod and Amy Cissell, USA Today Bestselling Authors of urban fantasy, cozy mysteries, paranormal women's fiction, and all things magical and wonderful.
Cliffhangers and Cocktails
Minisode 10: Writing Through the Shadows Part I
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Today's minisode is a bit more serious than usual. Join Shéa and Amy as they talk about writing during hard times, including physical and mental health issues.
But always remember -
This is not the time for perfection.
This is the time for gentleness. Especially with yourself.
Resources
- Suicide & Crisis Hotline: call or text 988 (USA/Canada)
- The Trevor Project (US): For LGBTQ youth, call 1-866-488-7386 or text "START" to 678-678.
- Crisis Text Line (US): Text "HOME" to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor.
- Veterans Crisis Line (US): Dial 988 then press 1, or text 838255 to connect with the Veterans Affairs specialized team.
- National Domestic Violence Hotline (US): 1-800-799-7233(SAFE)
- Domestic Violence Hotlines (EU): https://www.improve-horizon.eu/helplines
- Find a Helpline (EU): https://findahelpline.com/
Minisode 2: Writing Craft & the First Draft - September 2, 2025. Watch on YouTube at https://youtu.be/k2KhWZdoW3I
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