Episode 9 - Can you write in more than one genre without losing your voice? (Featuring Jack Finn)

Can You Write Across Different Genres Without Losing Your Voice? | Jack Finn Can you write fantasy, horror, and everything in between without losing what makes your writing yours? In this episode of No One Cares You Wrote a Book, CJ Kael and Chris Wards are joined by Jack Finn, author of more than 20 books spanning dark fantasy, folk horror, and supernatural fiction. Jack shares how his writing journey began with a book he wrote as a Valentine's Day gift for his wife, how writing short stories helped him find his voice, and why he believes authors should stop trying to sound like the writers they admire. We also get into the blurred lines between fantasy and horror, the freedom of self-publishing, building an audience, and why chasing trends and algorithms isn't always the answer. In this episode, we discuss: Finding your own voice as a writer Writing across different genres How short stories can make you a better writer The realities of independent publishing Building a team around your books Why connecting with readers matters more than chasing sales ABOUT JACK FINN Jack is the author of The Seven Deaths of Prince Vlad, Culling of the House of Boars, It Pierces, and many more. Discover Jack's books and learn more about his writing: https://therealjackfinn.com/ ABOUT THE PODCAST No One Cares You Wrote a Book is hosted by fantasy author CJ Kael and editor Chris Wards. We talk about writing, publishing, storytelling, and everything that comes with trying to get a book out into the world. Sometimes we agree. Often we don't. But we always enjoy the conversation. READ CJ KAEL'S FANTASY NOVEL If you enjoy epic fantasy, complex characters, ancient mysteries, and richly developed worlds, check out Shadows Before the Dawn, Book One of the Shards of the Celanthian Fields series. Available on Amazon in Kindle and paperback editions. Get your copy: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H59R48JX FOLLOW US CJ Kael's website: https://www.cjkael.com Instagram:   / authorcjk   TikTok:   / c.j.kael   Jack Finn:   / therealjackfinn   If you enjoyed the episode, give it a like, subscribe, and let us know what you think in the comments. Can a writer move between genres without losing their voice? #WritingCommunity #IndieAuthors #SelfPublishing #FantasyBooks #WritingTips #JackFinn #CJKael