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  • Eclosion Edition

    Eclosion Edition
    Oct 21 2026

    Dive into the highs and lows of indie publishing as J.E.Sutton Jr. and Jeannie celebrate the launch week of his new tech-driven thriller, Eclosion Point!

    Get a behind-the-scenes look at indie author pre-orders,public libraries, book reviews, and a de ep dive into Dungeon Crawler Carl and Gossip Girl.

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    • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-co-authored-life/id1896122206

    • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Lpqvdds6OIXZoUdlnQ5ts?si=hALGt295Ttm_66GSI3ImLg


    ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

    • 00:00 - Introduction & The LaunchContest Winners

    • 06:50 - Book Release Nerves & TheReality of Indie Pre-Orders

    • 09:20 - Why We Support Public Libraries& Local Voting

    • 11:45 - Spotlight on Eclosion Pointand Character Ava Chen

    • 17:50 - The Emotional Rollercoaster ofBeing an Indie Author

    • 25:20 - Book Recommendations: DungeonCrawler Carl & Audiobooks

    • 32:20 - Pop Culture Corner: GossipGirl Season Two Review

    • 36:00 - Writing Processes, Children'sBooks, & Creative Ups and Downs

    🔗 RESOURCES & LINKSMAINED

    • J.E. Sutton Jr.'s Official Website: https://www.jesuttonjr.com• Eclosion Point Pre-Sale & Purchase: https://jesuttonjr.com/eclosion-point/

    • The Co-Authored Life Website: https://www.jesuttonjr.com/thecoauthoredlife

    • Dungeon Crawler Carl: https://mattdinniman.com/

    💬 CONNECT WITH US

    • Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCo-AuthoredLife?sub_confirmation=1

    • Visit our Website: https://www.jesuttonjr.com/thecoauthoredlife


    🎧 ABOUT THE PODCAST

    The Co-Authored Life is hosted by husband-and-wife duo J.E.Sutton Jr. and Jeannie. Every week, we explore the creative journey, independent publishing, and the fun, busy reality of balancing life and writing, food, pop culture, and reading.

    If you enjoyed this episode, please hit that Subscribe button, leave a comment below, and turn on notifications soyou never miss a release!

    #IndieAuthors #EclosionPoint #WritingCommunity#SelfPublishing
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    41 min
  • Thirty Years and Jerry Still Loves His Jags!

    Thirty Years and Jerry Still Loves His Jags!
    Oct 14 2026
    Celebrating 30 years of marriage, indie author milestones, and local literary community!Join husband-and-wife duo J.E. Sutton Jr. and Jeannie for a special 30th wedding anniversary edition of The Co-Authored Life. In this milestone episode, the co-hosts look back on three decades of marriage, share highlights from their recent "Books and Bites" author event with Literary Indulgence at Sweet Girls Bakery, and recount a luxurious anniversary getaway at the Ritz-Carlton on Amelia Island complete with fine dining at Salt. Plus, they dive into the Jacksonville Jaguars' wild international win in London, Jeannie's plans for a local "Shut Up and Write" chapter, and a final countdown to the October 20th release of J.E. Sutton Jr.'s latest techno-thriller novel, Eclosion Point. 👉 Listen to The Co-Authored Life on other platforms:• Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-co-authored-life/id1896122206• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Lpqvdds6OIXZoUdlnQ5ts?si=hALGt295Ttm_66GSI3ImLg⏱️ TIMESTAMPS• 00:00 - Celebrating 30 Years: Anniversary Reflections & Amelia Island Getaway • 01:45 - Books & Bites Author Event at Sweet Girls Bakery with Literary Indulgence• 11:15 - Building the Local Writing Community: Launching "Shut Up and Write" in Jacksonville • 21:30 - Luxury Dining at Salt and Resort Highlights • 29:45 - Wild NFL Sunday: Jaguars vs. Eagles in London • 38:50 - Writing Session by the Fire & Developmental Editing Tips • 44:15 - Voting Reminder & Book Release Countdown for Eclosion Point 🔗 RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED• Literary Indulgence / Marie Morton: https://www.instagram.com/literaryindulgencebookdelights/• Sweet Girls Bakery: https://www.sweetgirlsbakery.net/• Shut Up and Write: https://shutupandwrite.com/• The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island / Restaurant Salt: https://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/jaxam-the-ritz-carlton-amelia-island/overview/• Vote.org: https://www.vote.org/• Ballotpedia: https://ballotpedia.org/• J.E. Sutton Jr. Author Website: https://www.jesuttonjr.com/💬 CONNECT WITH US• Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCo-AuthoredLife?sub_confirmation=1• Visit our Website: https://www.jesuttonjr.com/thecoauthoredlife🎧 ABOUT THE PODCASTThe Co-Authored Life is hosted by husband-and-wife duo J.E. Sutton Jr. and Jeannie. Every week, we explore the creative journey, independent publishing, and the fun, busy reality of balancing life and writing, food, pop culture, and reading.If you enjoyed this episode, please hit that Subscribe button, leave a comment below, and turn on notifications so you never miss a release!#TheCoAuthoredLife #IndieAuthors #JacksonvilleWriters #AnniversaryEdition #EclosionPoint
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    48 min
  • Proof in the Pastry: Releasing Eclosion Point & Indie Author Realities

    Proof in the Pastry: Releasing Eclosion Point & Indie Author Realities
    Oct 7 2026

    Reading, Writing, and Real Life: Eclosion Point Pre-orders, Book Signings, and TV Talk Get ready for an action-packed episode of The Co-Authored Life! J.E. Sutton Jr. and Jeannie discuss upcoming book signings, giveaway for Eclosion Point, thoughts on Murderbot, streaming favorites, and a vital reminder on voting. 👉 Listen to The Co-Authored Life on other platforms:• Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-co-authored-life/id1896122206• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Lpqvdds6OIXZoUdlnQ5ts?si=hALGt295Ttm_66GSI3ImLg⏱️ TIMESTAMPS• 00:00 - Introduction and Episode Overview • 01:17 - Eclosion Point 3-Book Signed Giveaway Details • 05:41 - Upcoming Book Signing Event at Sweet Girls Bakery in Jacksonville • 10:30 - The Importance of Reading with Your Kids and Discussing Fahrenheit 451 • 27:36 - Streaming TV Talk: Reviewing Murderbot, Gossip Girl, and Shrinking • 40:24 - Public Service Announcement: The Importance of Voting in Midterm and Local Elections 🔗 RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED• J.E. Sutton Jr.'s Official Website: https://www.jesuttonjr.com• Sweet Girls Bakery Event Location: https://www.sweetgirlsbakery.com • Voter Registration Resources: https://vote.org and https://www.whenweallvote.org • Author Amber Sherrill's Instagram (@thecatinthewoods): https://www.instagram.com/thecatinthewoods💬 CONNECT WITH US• Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCo-AuthoredLife?sub_confirmation=1• Visit our Website: https://www.jesuttonjr.com/thecoauthoredlife🎧 ABOUT THE PODCASTThe Co-Authored Life is hosted by husband-and-wife duo J.E. Sutton Jr. and Jeannie. Every week, we explore the creative journey, independent publishing, and the fun, busy reality of balancing life and writing, food, pop culture, and reading. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit that Subscribe button, leave a comment below, and turn on notifications so you never miss a release! #IndieAuthors #BookRelease #ReadingCommunity #TheCoAuthoredLife #WritingLife
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    45 min
  • Strange New Words: Trek, Dark Matter & a Little Profanity!

    Strange New Words: Trek, Dark Matter & a Little Profanity!
    Sep 30 2026
    Survival can be achieved alone, evolution requires a team. Join J.E. Sutton Jr. and Jeannie this week on The Co-Authored Life as they break down Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 4, dive into Apple TV's mind-bending sci-fi thriller Dark Matter, and share exciting updates on author copies and pre-orders for the upcoming techno-thriller novel Eclosion Point! 👉 Listen to The Co-Authored Life on other platforms:• Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-co-authored-life/id1896122206• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Lpqvdds6OIXZoUdlnQ5ts?si=hALGt295Ttm_66GSI3ImLg⏱️ TIMESTAMPS• 00:00 - Introduction & Episode Overview • 01:25 - Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 4 Review & High-Concept Discussions • 20:30 - Apple TV's Dark Matter & Quantum Multiverse Theories • 26:20 - Author Copies, Hardbacks, Paperbacks, and Eclosion Point Pre-Orders • 32:00 - ARC Readers, Beta Feedback, and Ava Chen's Character Arc • 36:00 - Air Fryer Incidents & Dinner Plans (Ribs) • 37:30 - Upcoming October Book Events & Wrap-Up 🔗 RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED• J.E. Sutton Jr.'s Official Website: https://www.jesuttonjr.com• Eclosion Point Pre-Order Info: https://www.jesuttonjr.com/eclosion-point• Apple TV Dark Matter: https://tv.apple.com/us/show/dark-matter/umc.cmc.4luj45vtqpmjsvb6sc2675oeg• ARC Reader Signup for Eclosion Point:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/10fbi2sr56Ifph-eTuhp4wqbaoFbHomFYL_FRBLPHBFwt💬 CONNECT WITH US• Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCo-AuthoredLife?sub_confirmation=1• Visit our Website: https://www.jesuttonjr.com/thecoauthoredlife🎧 ABOUT THE PODCASTThe Co-Authored Life is hosted by husband-and-wife duo J.E. Sutton Jr. and Jeannie. Every week, we explore the creative journey, independent publishing, and the fun, busy reality of balancing life and writing, food, pop culture, and reading.If you enjoyed this episode, please hit that Subscribe button, leave a comment below, and turn on notifications so you never miss a release!#TheCoAuthoredLife #StarTrekStrangeNewWorlds #DarkMatter #EclosionPoint #IndieAuthors
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    39 min
  • We Don't Have Thumbs, But We Do Have Opinions on Chuck Bass

    We Don't Have Thumbs, But We Do Have Opinions on Chuck Bass
    Sep 23 2026
    Navigating book festivals, spaceship cupcakes, and the wild world of indie publishing—one squeaky chair at a time.Join J.E. Sutton Jr. and Jeannie for a recap of the JAX Book Fest, an exclusive cover reveal for Jeannie's upcoming children's book, TV rants about Gossip Girl, and indie publishing updates!👉 Listen to The Co-Authored Life on other platforms:• Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-co-authored-life/id1896122206• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Lpqvdds6OIXZoUdlnQ5ts?si=hALGt295Ttm_66GSI3ImLg⏱️ TIMESTAMPS• 00:01 – Welcome & JAX Book Fest Recap: Meeting local authors, artists, and friends• 16:12 – The Big Cover Reveal: Jeannie's children's book process and the famous cupcake rocket• 33:03 – TV Update: Falling down the Gossip Girl rabbit hole because of Dungeon Crawler Car• 37:29 – Publishing & Newsletter Updates: Eclosion Point countdown and signed paperback giveaway details🔗 RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED• Amber Sherrill's Book, The Cat in the Woods: https://www.amazon.com/Cat-Woods-Amber-Sherrill-ebook/dp/B0GDNV62SX• Jonathan Bryant's Book, The Neutrality Act: https://www.jonathanmbryant.com/neutrality-act.html• A Thousand Storybooks Publishing: https://1000storybooks.com/• J.E. Sutton Jr.'s Website: https://www.jesuttonjr.com• Jeannie's Website: https://jeannemsutton.substack.com/💬 CONNECT WITH US• Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCo-AuthoredLife?sub_confirmation=1• Visit our Website: https://www.jesuttonjr.com/thecoauthoredlife🎧 ABOUT THE PODCASTThe Co-Authored Life is hosted by husband-and-wife duo J.E. Sutton Jr. and Jeannie. Every week, we explore the creative journey, independent publishing, and the fun, busy reality of balancing life and writing, food, pop culture, and reading. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit that Subscribe button, leave a comment below, and turn on notifications so you never miss a release! #IndiePublishing #BookFest #CoverReveal #WritingLife #SelfPublishing
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    41 min
  • No Rules in Writing, No Rules in Fashion.

    No Rules in Writing, No Rules in Fashion.
    Sep 16 2026
    Navigating the Writing "Summer Slog," Indie Publishing Updates, and Our Unexpected Addiction to Gossip GirlTackling five writing projects at once? Here is how we survive the summer slog, plus updates on Eclosion Point, children's books, kitchen experiments, and more!👉 Listen to The Co-Authored Life on other platforms: • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-co-authored-life/id1896122206 • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Lpqvdds6OIXZoUdlnQ5ts?si=hALGt295Ttm_66GSI3ImLg⏱️ TIMESTAMPS• 00:00 - Welcome & Why We're Wearing White After Labor Day• 02:35 - Tackling the "Summer Slog": Managing Five Writing Projects• 03:31 - Jeannie's 365 Days of Haiku on Substack• 05:35 - Eclosion Point Editing Progress and Pre-Order Details• 10:20 - Children's Book Update: The Sunride, An Astro-gnomical Adventure• 12:57 - Jerry's Next Novel: Terminal Latitude and the St. Johns River Inspiration• 17:35 - Jeannie's Lumberjack Novel and Exploring Writing Rules vs. Guidelines• 26:50 - Our Unexpected TV Obsession: Binging Gossip Girl• 33:50 - Kitchen Experiments: Kielbasa and Rice Recipe Redos• 37:13 - JAX Book Fest Preview and Upcoming Eclosion Point Double-Signed Book Giveaway🔗 RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED• J.E. Sutton Jr. Website & Pre-Orders: https://jesuttonjr.com/eclosion-point• The Matriarch and the Cub Short Story on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HGH48HJC• Jacksonville Public Library (JAX Book Fest): https://jaxpubliclibrary.org• Amber Sherrill's Book The Cat in the Woods: https://www.amazon.com/Cat-Woods-Amber-Sherrill-ebook/dp/B0GDNV62SX💬 CONNECT WITH US• Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCo-AuthoredLife?sub_confirmation=1• Visit our Website: https://www.jesuttonjr.com/thecoauthoredlife🎧 ABOUT THE PODCASTThe Co-Authored Life is hosted by husband-and-wife duo J.E. Sutton Jr. and Jeannie. Every week, we explore the creative journey, independent publishing, and the fun, busy reality of balancing life and writing, food, pop culture, and reading. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit that Subscribe button, leave a comment below, and turn on notifications so you never miss a release!#IndieAuthors #WritingCommunity #TheCoAuthoredLife #BookGiveaway #WritingProcess
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    41 min
  • Tools, Jargon, and a Bedazzled What?

    Tools, Jargon, and a Bedazzled What?
    Sep 9 2026
    Writing Software Showdown, Jax Book Fest & Pre-Order Updates! Jerry and Jeannie break down writing tools like Scrivener and Atticus, preview the Jax Book Fest, discuss book banning, and share big updates on Eclosion Point and The Sun Ride. 👉 Listen to The Co-Authored Life on other platforms: • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-co-authored-life/id1896122206 • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Lpqvdds6OIXZoUdlnQ5ts?si=hALGt295Ttm_66GSI3ImLg⏱️ TIMESTAMPS• 00:01 - Welcome to The Co-Authored Life• 00:52 - Tools of the Trade: Google Docs, Scrivener & Atticus • 09:50 - Editing Tools: ProWritingAid, Grammar & Trusting Your Voice • 16:55 - Outlining vs. 'Pantsing': Obsidian, Mind Webs & Matt Dinniman • 21:58 - Jacksonville Book Fest: Supporting Amber Sherrill & Festival Events • 27:35 - The Reality of Reading Decline and Book Censorship • 32:37 - Book Updates: Eclosion Point Pre-Orders & Final Edits • 35:05 - Writing Progress: Next Alan & Layla Book & Children's Book Covers 🔗 RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED• J.E. Sutton Jr. Official Website: https://www.jesuttonjr.com• Pre-Order Eclosion Point: https://www.jesuttonjr.com/eclosion-point• Jacksonville Book Fest (Jacksonville Public Library): https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/bookfest• Amber Sherrill's Debut Novel, The Cat in the Woods: https://www.amazon.com/Cat-Woods-Amber-Sherrill-ebook/dp/B0GDNV62SX💬 CONNECT WITH US• Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCo-AuthoredLife?sub_confirmation=1• Visit our Website: https://www.jesuttonjr.com/thecoauthoredlife🎧 ABOUT THE PODCASTThe Co-Authored Life is hosted by husband-and-wife duo J.E. Sutton Jr. and Jeannie. Every week, we explore the creative journey, independent publishing, and the fun, busy reality of balancing life and writing, food, pop culture, and reading. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit that Subscribe button, leave a comment below, and turn on notifications so you never miss a release! #IndieAuthor #SelfPublishing #WritingCommunity #JaxBookFest #BookPodcast
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    39 min
  • New Achievement!

    New Achievement!
    Sep 2 2026

    New Achievements, LitRPG Shenanigans, & Star TrekPuppets!

    Join Jerry and Jeanne as they recap a wild Dungeon CrawlerCarl fan event, debate Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' puppet episode, and shareexciting new writing updates and upcoming book releases.

    👉 Listen to TheCo-Authored Life on other platforms:

    • Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-co-authored-life/id1896122206

    • Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/7Lpqvdds6OIXZoUdlnQ5ts?si=hALGt295Ttm_66GSI3ImLg


    ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

    • 00:00 – Cold Open & Intro

    • 01:00 – Dungeon Crawler Carl Fan Event Recap in San Marco

    • 06:15 – Show & Tell: Crawler Swag, Loot Boxes, &Graphic Novels

    • 15:45 – Supporting Local Indie Bookstores & Audiobooks

    • 17:30 – Trekkie Talk: Star Trek: Strange New Worlds PuppetEpisode Review

    • 28:14 – Writing & Publishing Updates: Editing EclosionPoint & Starting Book 4

    • 31:30 – Behind the Story: The Matriarch and the Cub &Character Inspirations

    • 36:30 – Jeanne’s Creative Projects: Cover Art Delays &New Sagas

    • 39:30 – Wrap-Up, Substack, Patreon, & Community Outro

    🔗 RESOURCES & LINKSMENTIONED

    • San Marco Books and More: https://www.sanmarcobooksandmore.com

    • Support Indie Bookstores on Bookshop: https://bookshop.org

    • Support Local Stores on Libro.fm: https://libro.fm

    • Geeky Girl Stitches: https://shopgeekygirl.com/

    • J E Sutton Jr. on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/jesuttonjr

    • J E Sutton Jr. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jesuttonjr

    · J E Sutton Jr Books: https://jesuttonjr.com/books

    💬 CONNECT WITH US

    • Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCo-AuthoredLife?sub_confirmation=1

    • Visit our Website: https://www.jesuttonjr.com/thecoauthoredlife

    🎧 ABOUT THE PODCAST

    The Co-Authored Life is hosted by husband-and-wife duo J.E.Sutton Jr. and Jeannie Every week, we explore the creative journey, independentpublishing, and the fun, busy reality of balancing life and writing, food, pop culture, and reading.

    If you enjoyed this episode, please hit that Subscribebutton, leave a comment below, and turn on notifications so you never miss arelease!

    #DungeonCrawlerCarl #StarTrekStrangeNewWorlds #IndieAuthor #WritingCommunity #Podcast
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    41 min