Podcasts about author stories

Award-winning Detroit Author & Founder of Motown Writers, Sylvia Hubbard has independently published over 65 romance suspense books over 25 years. Sylvia joins us to talk about the opportunities authors could be missing out on if they aren't making the most of library distribution. //Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//  Looking for your path to self-publishing success? Draft2Digital is the leading ebook publisher and distributor worldwide. We'll convert your manuscript, distribute it online, and support you the whole way—and we won't charge you a dime.  We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.  • Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog  • Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com  Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

Banned Books Week spotlights stories that some try to erase—but indie publishing ensures your voice is never silenced. In this episode we'll explore how the freedom to publish empowers marginalized voices to bypass gatekeepers and reach readers worldwide. Lee Wind is the Chief Content Officer of the Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), and an author of frequently challenged books. He has been part of leading the charge in this conversation leading http://wearestrongerthancensorship.org/ Discover what it means when the power to publish rests in the hands of the author, and the decision of what to read rests with the reader.//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//  Looking for your path to self-publishing success? Draft2Digital is the leading ebook publisher and distributor worldwide. We'll convert your manuscript, distribute it online, and support you the whole way—and we won't charge you a dime.  We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.  • Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog  • Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com  Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

Phil Marshall is a technologist, entrepreneur, and storyteller who thrives at the intersection of imagination and execution. He is the founder and CEO of Spoken, a platform that empowers authors to create immersive single, dual, and multi-voice audiobooks. //Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//  Looking for your path to self-publishing success? Draft2Digital is the leading ebook publisher and distributor worldwide. We'll convert your manuscript, distribute it online, and support you the whole way—and we won't charge you a dime.  We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.  • Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog  • Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com  Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

In this powerful episode, Jimmy Rex sits down with Steve Mann, author of Stories That Shape Us: Unlock the Secret to Passing Down Your Greatest Lessons Through the Power of Story. Together, they explore how storytelling is one of humanity's oldest and most essential skills — a way to preserve wisdom, build legacy, and connect generations.Steve shares personal stories about working for three U.S. Presidents, living in Africa during the AIDS crisis, and learning to communicate timeless values through simple, emotional storytelling. He explains how anyone can start sharing their life lessons, the importance of passing down stories to children and grandchildren, and how storytelling helps build both identity and national pride.This conversation dives deep into legacy, family connection, freedom, and personal growth, offering timeless lessons for anyone who wants to leave a meaningful mark on the world.00:00 Introduction01:12 Why storytelling matters + Steve's introduction05:02 Legacy & ancestors: why stories make us remember08:02 How to start telling your own stories12:00 Teaching values through stories (grandson example)14:46 What legacy really means & why it matters20:39 Africa: moving the family, AIDS education & lessons learned27:10 Freedom, beliefs, and closing thoughts + where to find the book31:49 Outro

Lauren Lacey is a Southern storyteller who crafts heartfelt romances filled with the complexities of love and resilience. Her writing, often set in small towns, explores the depths of commitment and second chances. Her goal is to create stories that make readers laugh, cry, and believe in the beauty of happily ever afters. Lauren joins us to talk about the success of Black Romance Book Fest, as well as the rise of indie authors and how that that has uplifted marginalized voices.//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//  Looking for your path to self-publishing success? Draft2Digital is the leading ebook publisher and distributor worldwide. We'll convert your manuscript, distribute it online, and support you the whole way—and we won't charge you a dime.  We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.  • Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog  • Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com  Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

What fuels indie author success beyond the page? In this conversation with Joe Solari of Author Nation, we explore how connection, insight and inspiration shape the heart of indie author culture. From building authentic community to sharing hard-won knowledge, discover why gathering together—online and in person—empowers authors to thrive.//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//  Looking for your path to self-publishing success? Draft2Digital is the leading ebook publisher and distributor worldwide. We'll convert your manuscript, distribute it online, and support you the whole way—and we won't charge you a dime.  We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.  • Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog  • Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com  Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

M.K. Williams is the author of multiple science fiction books, short stories, and self-publishing guides. A truly all-American author, she has lived and worked across the country and now finds herself beneath the sunny, and often rainy, skies of Tampa. Because she has found so much joy in helping others realize their dreams of becoming an author, M.K. Williams has launched Author Your Ambition. This is your go-to location for all the things you need to be a success self-published author with FREE email courses, books, and more. M.K. joins us to share the lessons she's learned from the last decade as an author who helps other authors.//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//  Looking for your path to self-publishing success? Draft2Digital is the leading ebook publisher and distributor worldwide. We'll convert your manuscript, distribute it online, and support you the whole way—and we won't charge you a dime.  We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.  • Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog  • Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com  Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

Kindra Hall, former Chief Storytelling Officer of Success Magazine, joins Josh Schachter, founder, and CEO of UpdateAI in this episode of the [Un]churned podcast to discuss - Importance of storytelling in business and a framework for compelling storytelling - Four types of stories: value story, founder story, purpose story, and customer story.- Activating customer stories- The founding story of UpdateAI- The importance of authenticity in storytelling was emphasized.The conversation ends with a recommendation for the book "Stories That Stick". 

Today's author interview guest is Sharon Cooper, author of In It to Win It. Two entrepreneurs compete for a property but secure the biggest win of all—each other—in this second chance romantic comedy by USA Today bestselling author Sharon C. Cooper. Spoiled, fickle, and prissy are only a few of the adjectives that have been used to describe Morgan Redford. […]

On today's show we have an interview with Henriette Lazaridis, author of Terra Nova. A haunting story of love, art, and betrayal, set against the heart-pounding backdrop of Antarctic exploration—from the Boston Globe-bestselling author of The Clover House. The year is 1910, and two Antarctic explorers, Watts and Heywoud, are racing to the South Pole.  Back in London, Viola, a […]

Today's author interview guest is Avery Flynn, author of Witcha Gonna Do? One of Amazon's Best Romances of December A December LibraryReads Pick An unlucky witch and her know-it-all nemesis must team up in the first of a new, spicy romantic comedy series from USA Today bestselling author Avery Flynn. Could it possibly get any worse than […]

Today's author interview guest is Yaffa Santos, author of A Touch of Moonlight. “A delicious culinary romance.” —Booklist From the author of A Taste of Sage comes another charming and engrossing novel in which a young woman must navigate her family's expectations, the demands of her job, a new love, and a secret about her magical identity. Larimar […]

Today's author interview guest is Lynne Reeves, author of Dark Rivers to Cross. For fans of Hannah Mary McKinnon and Kimberley Belle, this emotionally charged thriller explores long-buried family secrets and the deadly reckoning that often follows their explosive reveal. For two decades, Lena Blackwell has kept her sons at her side, teaching them everything […]

On today's show we welcome Shaunna J. Edwards and Alyson Richman to talk about their new book...

On today's show Suzanne Park returns to talk about her new book The Christmas Clash. Who's naughty...

Today's author interview guest is Carol Dines, author of The Takeover Friend. A really good story about...

Today's author interview guest is Barbara Rubin, author of More Than You Can See: A Mother's Memoir....

Today's author interview guest is Jeffrey Archer, author of Next in Line. #1 New York Times bestselling author Jeffrey...

On today's show we welcome back Claire Douglas to talk about her new book The Couple At...

On today's show Lynda Cohen Loigman returns with her new novel The Matchmaker's Gift. Named a Best...

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Today I am excited to welcome our friend Kyle Mills back to the show to talk about...

On today's show we welcome back Karin Slaughter to talk about her new thriller Girl, Forgotten. From...

On today's show we welcome back Faye Kellerman to talk about her new book The Hunt. Detective...

Today we are joined by William Kent Krueger, author of the new Cork O'Connor Mystery Fox Creek....

Today's author interview guest is Meg Garndier, author of Heat 2. Michael Mann, four-time Oscar-nominated filmmaker and...

Today's author interview guest is Leah Franqui, author of After the Hurricane. Reminiscent of Gabriela Garcia's Of Women...

Today's author interview guest is David Pepper, author of A Simple Choice. A propulsive political thriller featuring...

Today's author interview guest is Christina Dodd, author of Point Last Seen. “When it comes to nerve-shredding,...

On today's episode we welcome #1 NYT bestselling author Mark Greaney, author of the new release Armored....

Today's author interview guest is Barbara Bourland, author of The Force of Such Beauty. After a failed...

Today's author interview guest is Eleanor Brown, author of Any Other Family. The New York Times bestselling author of The...

On today's show we welcome back Julie Clark to talk about her new book The Lies I...

Today's author interview guest is Lucy Clarke, author of One of the Girls. The latest twisty psychological...

Today's author interview guest is Will Dean who returns with his brand new book First Born. From...

Today's author interview guest is Matthew Quirk who returns to talk about his new thriller Red Warning....

Today's author interview guest is Helene Wecker, author of The Hidden Palace: A Novel of the Golem...

Today's author interview guest is Brian McClellan, author of In The Shadow Of Lightning: Glass Immortals, Book...

Today I am excited to welcome back one of my all time favorite thriller authors Brad Thor...

Today's author interview guest is Elly Griffiths, author of The Locked Room. Pandemic lockdowns have Ruth Galloway...

Today's author interview guest is John Searles, author of Her Last Affair. “A winner: tense and terrifying...

Today Fiona Barton returns to talk about her new book Local Gone Missing. Detective Elise King investigates...

Today's author interview guest is Juliet Blackwell, author of The Paris Showroom. In Nazi-occupied Paris, a talented...

Today's author interview guest is Jurassic Park screenwriter David Koepp who drops by the show to talk...

Today's author interview guest is Hannah Mary McKinnon, author of Never Coming Home. “[A] highly entertaining, bone-chilling...

Today's author interview guest is Linwood Barclay, author of Take Your Breath Away. A missing woman. A...

Today's author interview guest is Christopher Moore, author of Razzmatazz. Repeat New York Times bestselling author Christopher Moore returns...

Today's author interview guest is Dervla McTiernan, author of The Murder Rule. For fans of the compulsive...

Today's author interview guest is Sara Paretsky, author of Overboard: A Novel (V.I. Warshawski Novels Book 22)....

Today's author interview guest is Camille Pagán, author of Everything Must Go. A warm, wry novel about...