diff --git a/main.py b/main.py
index 7f25009..2bc62cf 100644
--- a/main.py
+++ b/main.py
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ def convert_ghost_to_discord(ghost_payload):
     return {
             "embeds": [{
                 "title": post.get("title"),
-                "description": post.get("excerpt")[:200] + "...",
+                "description": post.get("excerpt", "")[:200] + "...",
                 "url": f"https://torrtle.co/{post.get('slug')}",
                 "color": "0x00ff00",
                 "thumbnail": {
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ def convert_ghost_to_discord(ghost_payload):
                 "fields": [
                     {
                         "name": "Author",
-                        "value": post.get("primary_author").get("name"),
+                        "value": post.get("primary_author", {}).get("name","simbob"),
                         "inline": True
                     },
                     {