From Poetry to Thrillers: The Unexpected Storytelling Journey of Bestselling Author David Cairns

Explore the fascinating twists and turns on Australian author David Cairns' path to bestseller status! In this episode of Storytime with Ellie, David shares his unexpected 25-year journey from writing poetry in school to publishing over 100 short stories and several acclaimed novels across multiple genres. Learn David's unique approach to developing compelling characters, settings, and plots through exploring imagined relationships and big ideas. Hear excerpts from his supernatural thriller series "The Columbian" and his moving literary fiction like "Lovesick Love". We also discuss his new short story anthology "I Used to be an Animal Lover" and forthcoming novel "Satan's Choppers". David provides invaluable insight into the challenges of being an indie author, using ghostwriting to create new income streams, and leveraging social media for engaging book marketing. Discover how he finds inspiration everywhere and values enjoying the creative process over commercial success. Join us for an eye-opening look into the wonderfully unpredictable path of a multi-talented storyteller! #writing #amwriting #authoring #storytelling #thriller #shortstories