Life Is Like Fiction

It's been a long time since we've done a show, and being stuck home for the 4th month in a row, Jami Taylor (Lolo) asked if we could start doing the podcast again. "Sure, why not," I said, "what would you like to talk about?" "I'll let you know once we get talking," she tells me. Right. Okay then, let's do this. We talked about magic, magic systems, races in fiction,...we explore Jami's own fictional world for a spell while she asks questions about worldbuilding. We also touch on Wanted Hero, our new online world being built, and our family plans to build a subscription-based fictional dream come true for readers. This episode is sponsored by WantedHeroWorld.com.  Why not start reading Chronicles of a Hero today? You can grab Prelude to a Hero right now! Grab a copy of Prelude to a Hero from Amazon. Grab a copy of Prelude to a Hero from everywhere else.     EwlruljW5DDNywYUIzOd

In todays episode we have a great treat, because my daughter Asia Bailey (recently married) stopped by the house, so I pulled her into the office to have a long conversation, on the record. It's fun to chat with my intelligent children, especially when they're married, because I can usually get them to criminalize themselves. No such luck today (%$#$#!!!). Instead, we had a fantastic discussion about life, communications, taking responsibility for our actions, parenting, her relationship with mom and frankly, that I'm a cool dad. Okay, she didn't actually SAY I was cool, but I could see it in her face. It was a great conversation.   This episode brought to you by WantedHero.com. Consider buying a fantasy book to support this podcast.

In today's episode, Jaime and Jami talk about Lolo's weekend at the Teen Author Boot Camp...and where she placed in the First Chapter Contest. Then the show goes a bit nuts... Almost falling out of the shower in laughter earlier this week, Jaime decided to try something he's never heard an author do before...and it's working.  He's SELLING IMMORTALITY. No, you heard correctly. Jaime found a way to let you live forever for as little as 50 bucks. To raise funds for expanding Wanted Hero into an interactive world, he decided to let fans get in on the action. Fans can now buy bragging rights by becoming a fictional character they can show their friends and family! For more information, check out https://buyimmortality.com  BTW, if you're a writer, artist or RPGer, we highly recommend checking out WorldAnvil.com. Enjoy the show!!

In this weeks episode, Jami and her dad talk about the movies they've enjoyed from 2018.  Jami points out her fathers memory loss issues, while Jaime rants on Disney for ruining his childhood memories by destroying the characters / story lines of the Marvel and Star Wars properties. (He really is disturbed about it.) What movies do YOU like of late...or do you think Hollywood needs to grow a brain and make something original and unique for a change? Send us your comments to hello@lifeislikefiction.com  

Sorry for the two-day delay, but my son showed up from out of state and the house was SO happy to see him, we spaced the podcast! Simon joins me on today's episode, where we talk about talents and how they should be encouraged.  Lolo shares her song writing talent by playing her ukulele, while singing harmony with her little sister, Carley. Simon and I learn that sometimes the Universe opens doors to opportunities so we can stretch and grow in our talents, AND...that we shouldn't drink Pepsi while doing podcasts, because it creates background noise through vibration! LOL We also touch on Worldanvil, which is one of many new tools we will be using to build Wanted Hero into a dynamic new interactive experience for readers...which can be supported through BUYING YOUR OWN IMMORTALITY!!

I wanted to take the opportunities when they present themselves--to sit down with the little people in my life and have conversations in front of the mic. By 'little people', I literally mean small, young, as in my kids and grandkids. Not always professional, but always fun, I decided to has a moment with my youngest child Roman and his best friend, who happens to be my grandson, Alvin (with permission form his mom). It's a laid back conversation, lots of laughter and I think both of the boys had fun making a podcast show with their dad and poppa. Hope you get a chuckle like I did.

Lolo was supposed to write this explanation, but she walked right out of the room after the podcast was over! ...children. I'm kidding. It was delightful to have her ask some good questions about writing today. Things that could actually help her in writing her best seller! So sit back, relax and enjoy this weeks Life Is Like Fiction podcast.   LILF is brought to you by WantedHero.com,...and other moments in my life where I should most likely be medicated.

It's been a crazy day...and a crazy month here at our home.  The GOOD news is that the chapter Lolo finally turned in was literally brilliant IMO (biased dad here) and she wanted to share the results with you. Yes, more changes were made to the story after the last podcast and once we turned it in last Saturday, she wanted you to hear how it finally flows without pulling you from the story (even though my reading it might). Life is challenging of late for our family--not bad, mind you, just tiring to the degree of wearing us all out at the same time. So have a listen and spend a little time with Jaime and Jami today. ...cause we love you!   J&J   P.S. Don't forget to leave a review over at iTunes--cause we could use your support!

After the last podcast, Lolo got to work on her first draft for the 'First Chapter' contest with the Teen Author Boot Camp! That's right...she was so determined to give this contest her all I actually found her this morning, at 5am, when I walked into my office!! She was asleep, on the couch, snoring with an arm draped over the laptop.  Awwwwwwwwww...... So today you'll get the hear the REVISED draft, which we will call the FINAL draft for this podcast, of Lolo's story. And it is wayyyyyyy better. Shoot Lolo a message and let her know if you liked it, or your suggestions, because no matter how she places in this contest, this is still the beginning of her new book! Email us at hello@lifeislikefiction.com

With it coming up to the deadline for the 'First Chapter' contest for the Teen Author Boot Camp, Lolo wanted to share her first rough draft to you. HOPEFULLY to get some feedback and encouragement. My daughter explains the rules of the contest, her excitement and a really good first draft. We do a small comparison between this draft and her current revision... Write in and leave a message of encouragement to Lolo if you get a chance

In our last Life Is Like Fiction podcast (until I can convince Evan to join me again) he talks about camp stories, slapping tender skin and the important differences between Trading Card and Collectible Card games. I hope you've enjoyed these episodes from the original series...Lolo and I will be back with a fresh, new (and non-explicit rating podcast) next time! Please consider supporting this podcast by making a small donation or purchasing a book from JaimeBuckley.com.

In this his episode I get to tease Evan, talk about the fantasy races of comics and movies and how Patrick Rothfuss annoys the hell out of me. Love his books, no doubt, but come ON...write faster, ya putz.  This episode is brought to you by TRENCH WARS --cause sometimes you just need a 40' robot piloted by a feisty, pink haired female gnome to get the job done. (She's comin' for ya, Patrick. Write faster, cupcake.)

Ever wondered about the Big Bang Theory? Me neither, but apparently it's been on the mind some and we talk about what happens when a mathematician proves the BBT impossible. Evan and I also talk about some aspects of religious beliefs. ...and how I'm grateful to be an example to youth of what NOT to do. That's right kids, don't go down that road. You won't like what you find. 

We're back with another Life Is Like Fiction and today I visit with my oldest son Evan about one of the dumbest things I've ever seen on the internet...burying family members in eggs to feed plants, AND using the ashes of loved ones to make jewelry.   I'm not kidding. Join us as we get a little critical about bat-crap crazy people.

[After a computer meltdown, there are few audio files left of our original program, so I'm happy to share these sessions with you from the first season...] In this session we discuss movies and what makes them worth watching to us...plus other stuff.

Jami has lots of questions for her dad, including how to publish a book, how to make a website and how to start making money while she's still a kid. So dad teaches her, starting with tools. Some of the tools (and subjects) talked about were: Lolo's coloring book she made for Christmas (link to amazon). Dad's website (which Lolo loves) that's been around since 2005. Trench Wars (Lolo's favorite Wanted Hero book). Demoni Vankil (the book Lolo HAS NOT FINISHED---and now she's grounded) Amazon's KDP (so you can publish both eBooks and in Print) Draft2Digital (alternative publishing platform to Amazon) PublishDrive (to get your books into China and Russia + more) Savvy Social School (where Jaime learns how to use Social Media) Scrivener (Jaime's FAVORITE writing software) About Amanda Hocking (the first self-made indie-author millionaire)   ...and a whole lot more. Jami made a list of more questions, which we'll address next time, but it YOU have any questions, make sure to send us a message and we'll

I'm excited to start this next segment of the podcast series with my daughter Jami Taylor (a.k.a. "Lolo") who surprised me by saying she wanted to "do what you do, dad," and she didn't mean overeating! No, she wanted to have conversations about how I write, draw, and publish stories, not only to entertain, but to make a living. So we decided this might be a wonderful opportunity to spend some quality time talking, laughing, learning and letting you listen in on the whole conversation without needing transfiguration skills to become a fly on the wall. You're welcome. Lolo and I openly discuss what our plans are for this podcast and what we hope to create. For me, I just like spending time with my adorable little girl. You will too. Enjoy.