In this episode, Freddy Cruz sits down with John Simons, the founder of Comicpalooza, to discuss his latest book, The Saga of Bjorn Unfrid. John shares the inspiration behind his novel and delves into his experiences in the pop culture world.

Drawing from his background in storytelling and running a comic bookstore, John explains how these experiences influenced his writing process. The conversation explores the challenges and rewards of being an independent author, with John offering insights into his creative journey.

John imparts valuable advice to aspiring entrepreneurs and creators, drawing from his own experiences in both the literary and convention organizing worlds.

Takeaways

1.) John Simons, the founder of Comic Palooza, discusses his latest book and the inspiration behind it.

2.) His background in storytelling and running a comic bookstore influenced his writing style and character development.

3.) Being an independent author allows for creative control but also requires a lot of self-promotion.

4.) John shares his experiences in the pop culture world and gives advice to aspiring entrepreneurs and creators.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background
14:07 The Journey of Comic Palooza
33:46 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs and Creators

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