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How do our experiences in our families of origin shape our own parenting style? Norah Lally, author of the new book BACK TO BAINBRIDGE—and Margaret's best friend!—discusses her own experiences of becoming a mother to three children, born in very different circumstances. Norah Lally is a New York-born, Los Angeles-based writer. Her debut novel, Back to Bainbridge, was selected as an Editor's Pick by BookLife at Publishers Weekly. Here's where you can find Norah: www.norahlally.com @norahlallywrites on IG @BacktoBainbridge on FB Buy BACK TO BAINBRIDGE: https://bookshop.org/a/12099/9781647048723 We love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on our website: https://www.whatfreshhellpodcast.com/p/promo-codes/ What Fresh Hell is co-hosted by Margaret Ables and Amy Wilson. mom friends, funny moms, parenting advice, parenting experts, parenting tips, mothers, families, parenting skills, parenting strategies, parenting styles, busy moms, self-help for moms, manage kid's behavior, teenager, tween, child development, family activities, family fun, parent child relationship, decluttering, kid-friendly, invisible workload, default parent, #NorahLally #BacktoBainbridge #AbbeyGlenPress #BookLaunch #ReadersFavorite #FiveStars #MustRead #ReadersChoice #EditorsPick #FamilyFirst #HealthyCommunication #FriendshipGoals #MentalHealthMatters #HealingJourney #FamilyStruggles #CityStory #YouthBooks #MiddleGradeFiction #BronxStory #DiverseNeighborhoods #CommunityLove #MiddleGradeReads #HeartFeltStories #NewAuthor #CityKids #NYCLove #BooksWorthReading #DebutNovel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Barbara Koltuska- Haskin - How My Brain Works: A Guide to Understanding It Better and Keeping Healthy. This is episode 734 of Teaching Learning Leading K-12, an audio podcast. Dr. Barbara Koltuska-Haskin is a Clinical Neuropsychologist in private practice in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She has over 30 years of clinical experience. She also has a research and academic teaching background.  In addition to her doctorate in psychology/neuropsychology, she has a Master of Science degree in Clinical Psychology and Bachelor of Education degree (valedictorian).  She also completed 450 hours of academic coursework in psychopharmacology sponsored by the Southwestern Institute for the Advancement of Psychotherapy/New Mexico State University Collaborative. She is a blogger for www.PsychologyToday.com, where she has earned over 250,000 page views. Dr. Koltuska-Haskin is also the author of How My Brain Works, A Guide to Understanding it Better and Keeping it Healthy, which has yielded recognition by seven awards.  DeMode Global Magazine named her book as one of its “Unputdownable Books of 2023.” Her book has been featured in Kirkus Reviews, Midwest Book Reviews, Publishers weekly Booklife, San Francisco Books Review, The Art of Healthy Living, Writer's Digest, Albuquerque Journal, ReaderViews, and OnlineBookClubReview. Her book was a finalist at the International Books Awards and Finalist of the Independent Author Network BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARDS.  Her Book was also honored with a Silver Medal at the Readers' Favorite International Books Award and was honored with the Distinguished Favorite Award at the NEW YORK CITY BIG BOOK AWARDS.   Her book was also a finalist at the New Mexico/Arizona Books Award and 1st PLACE WINNER at the 2021 ROYAL DRAGONFLY BOOK AWARDS. Recently, How My Brain Works has been chosen as a finalist in the 2022 Eric Hoffer Awards in the da Vinci Eye category for its cover design. She is also a classically trained mezzo-soprano and has a classical music CD.  Our focus today is Dr. Koltuska-Haskin's book - How My Brain Works: A Guide to Understanding It Better and Keeping it Healthy. Thanks for listening! So much to learn. Please share! Before you go... You could help support this podcast by Buying Me A Coffee. Not really buying me something to drink but clicking on the link on my home page at https://stevenmiletto.com for Buy Me a Coffee or by going to this link Buy Me a Coffee. This would allow you to donate to help the show address the costs associated with producing the podcast from upgrading gear to the fees associated with producing the show. That would be cool. Thanks for thinking about it.  Hey, I've got another favor...could you share the podcast with one of your friends, colleagues, and family members? Hmmm? What do you think? Thank you! You are AWESOME! Connect & Learn More: https://www.drkoltuska.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AuthorBarbaraKoltuska https://www.instagram.com/drbarbarakoltuska/ https://x.com/DrKoltuska Length - 53:42

Guest host, Tina Hogan Grant's guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Adele Royce, author of the book Summer's Blood. Adele holds a B.A. in English from Arizona State University, where she graduated magna cum laude. Her published Hnovels include Camera Ready, Princess Smile, and For Position Only, which was a BookLife by Publisher's Weekly Editor's Pick. An advertising and PR executive, Adele spent most of her career on the Las Vegas Strip, an experience that gave color to her novel, Summer's Blood.   She is currently working on the sequel to Summer's Blood featuring the next generation of the Keller/Van Ness family, as well as Deadly Sins, a collection of short stories.   Adele owns a marketing consulting firm in San Diego, California, where she resides with her husband, Marty and their two cats, Bosco and Sesame.   In her book review, Tina stated that Summer's Blood, set in the heart of Las Vegas where lies and deceit are plentiful, is a fast-paced thriller with many twists, turns, and surprises that I didn't see coming. As the story unfolded, I had so many questions, and that is what kept me turning the pages.   Craig was living the perfect life and it all suddenly changed after his father's funeral. With his life spiraling out of control, his love for his wife and children shines through the pages as he finds himself separated from them against his will. I found this story engaging, well-written, and enjoyable. This is a new author to me who I highly recommend.   Subscribe to Online for Authors to learn about more great books! https://www.youtube.com/@onlineforauthors?sub_confirmation=1   Join the Novels N Latte Book Club community to discuss this and other books with like-minded readers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3576519880426290   You can follow Author Adele Royce Website: https://adeleroyce.com/ FB: @AdeleRoyceAuthor X: @Adele_Royce IG: adele_royce_author   Purchase Summer's Blood on Amazon: Paperback: https://amzn.to/41gsknU Ebook: https://amzn.to/49954KN   Teri M Brown, Author and Podcast Host: https://www.terimbrown.com FB: @TeriMBrownAuthor IG: @terimbrown_author X: @terimbrown1   #adeleroyce #summersblood #thriller #terimbrownauthor #authorpodcast #onlineforauthors #characterdriven #researchjunkie #awardwinningauthor #podcasthost #podcast #readerpodcast #bookpodcast #writerpodcast #author #books #goodreads #bookclub #fiction #writer #bookreview *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Phantom Electric Ghost Podcast: Adele Royce: Crafting Believable Characters Creating Edgy Contemporary Fiction Including Thriller, Mystery, and Romance Adele Royce holds a BA in English from Arizona State University, where she graduated magna cum laude. Her published novels include Camera Ready, Princess Smile, and For Position Only, which was a BookLife by Publishers Weekly Editor's Pick. An advertising and PR executive, Adele spent most of her career on the Las Vegas Strip, an experience that gave color to her novel, Summer's Blood. She is currently working on the sequel to Summer's Blood featuring the next generation of the Keller/Van Ness family, as well as Deadly Sins, a collection of short stories. Adele owns a marketing consulting firm in San Diego, California, where she resides with her husband and two cats. Link: https://adeleroyce.com/ Donate to support PEG free artist interviews: PayPalMe link Any contribution is appreciated: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/PhantomElectric?locale.x=en_US Support PEG by checking out our Sponsors: Download and use Newsly for free now from www.newsly.me or from the link in the description, and use promo code “GHOST” and receive a 1-month free premium subscription. The best tool for getting podcast guests:  Podmatch.com https://podmatch.com/signup/phantomelectricghost Subscribe to our Instagram for exclusive content: https://www.instagram.com/expansive_sound_experiments/ Donate to support PEG free artist interviews: Subscribe to our YouTube  https://youtube.com/@phantomelectricghost?si=rEyT56WQvDsAoRpr PEG uses StreamYard.com for our live podcasts https://streamyard.com/pal/c/6290085463457792 Get $10.00 Credit for using StreamYard.com when you sign up with our link RSS https://anchor.fm/s/3b31908/podcast/rss

Here's what to expect on the podcast:Afarin's inspiration behind Silenced Whispers.The importance of discipline in the writing process and extensive research.How did writing the book affect Afarin's upbringing?What should readers expect to experience when they dive into Silenced Whispers?And much more! About Afarin:Afarin Bellisario considers herself not only a bridge between the east and the west, but also a bridge between the past and the future. Afarin grew up in Tehran, in a family with its feet in the past and its head in the future; her grandmothers could barely read, while Afarin's university-educated father and uncles were prominent members of Iran's new technocratic elite.Afarin came to the state and earned a Ph.D. (and a subsequent MBA) from MIT. She spent most of her career in the high-tech world, dealing with cutting-edge innovations. She has worked for firms such as Intel, Analog Devices, and Raytheon, as well as MIT in both technical and business capacities, AND consulted for many other companies such as Tokyo Electron.Today, Afarin consults, teaches, and mentors young ventures. But writing has been a passion. She began writing professionally for major publications and the literary magazine Ferdousi at the age of 14, in pre-revolutionary Tehran. In 2013, her essay “Movies with My Aunt” was published in the anthology, Love & Pomegranates. The Wall Street Journal and The Boston Globe have published several of her op-eds, and she writes regularly about the clash between tradition and modernity on Medium.In her new book, Silenced Whispers, themes of societal transformation, as an ancient land become modernized amidst internal corruption and foreign meddling, wrapped in a love story. Connect with Afarin Bellisario!Website: https://www.afarin.net/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/afarin-bellisario-091115/Silenced Whispers website: https://www.silencedwhispers.com/#/Check out the book on Amazon! https://amzn.to/3Uo8wuMCheck out the book on BookLife: https://booklife.com/project/silenced-whispers-92885 Connect with Candice Snyder!Website: https://hairhealthvitality.com/passion-purpose-and-possibilities/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/candice.snyderInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/candicesny17/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicesnyder/ICAN Institute: https://vl729.isrefer.com/go/mindandbody/PassionPurpose22/Shop For A Cause With Gifts That Give Back to Nonprofits: https://thekindnesscause.com/

PublishDrive just launched a new free option for publishing ebooks where you get 100% of net profits. The Authors Guild applauds the recent decision to hold Internet Archive accountable for blatant book pirating. Soundcloud is playing host to bad actors that freely promote your pirated book. And, Ingram Book Group just got audiobook distribution to Spotify; what does this mean for other companies using Ingram for distribution? All that and more in the self-publishing news this week! Book Award Pro - https://DaleLinks.com/BookAwardPro  (affiliate link) Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - https://TheSelfPublishingHub.com Subscribe to my email newsletter - https://DaleLinks.com/SignUp   Join Channel Memberships - https://DaleLinks.com/Memberships Join Me on Discord - https://DaleLinks.com/Discord Check out my main YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@DaleLRoberts My Books - https://DaleLinks.com/MyBooks  Sources: Authors Guild Applauds Final Court Decision Affirming Internet Archive's Book Scanning as Copyright Infringement - https://authorsguild.org/news/ag-applauds-final-court-decision-affirming-internet-archive-book-scanning-as-copyright-infringement/ Written Word Media: Annual Author Survey - https://writtenwordmedia.typeform.com/authorsurvey24 Soundcloud Piracy Warning - https://www.youtube.com/live/IJupL8rzKdo?si=h9gbxpwDsY-HS78Q IngramSpark Giveaway - https://www.ingramspark.com/promote-my-book-giveaway  Bringing More Audiobooks From Independent Authors to Spotify With Ingram Content Group - https://newsroom.spotify.com/2024-07-25/bringing-more-audiobooks-from-independent-authors-to-spotify-with-ingram-content-group/ Dibbly Create rolls out new Content Writer feature for fiction - https://DaleLinks.com/DibblyCreate affiliate link) PublishDrive Opens New Distribution Option - https://admin.publishdrive.com/account/compare-plans Book Brush - https://BookBrush.com Your ticket to the new Authortunities Hub PLUS the Space and Time ToC for #147 - https://authortunities.substack.com/p/your-ticket-to-the-new-authortunities BookLife's Indie Spotlight - https://booklife.com/about-us/booklife-s-indie-spotlight.html  BookBaby: 15 Book Promotion Ideas to Boost Your Sales and Reach - https://blog.bookbaby.com/how-to-promote-your-book/book-promotion/book-promotion-ideas Authors Guild: What Agents Want from Querying Authors - https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jXZgnKLaTgCMSKC35uX4Gg#/registration  Best Marketing Investments for Indie Authors - https://selfpublishingadvice.org/podcast-marketing-investments/ Book Marketing Mastery with Dale L. Roberts : Proven Strategies from 10+ Years Experience - https://www.selfpubmadesimple.com/events/book-marketing-mastery-with-dale-l-roberts-proven-strategies-from-10-years-experience-marketing-monday-2024-09-16-20-00  Unlock Speaker Success Now! Indie Authors Share Secrets - https://www.youtube.com/live/QPUjw5arw1o?si=Xm6yfUolwADN_EbY eBookFairs - https://DaleLinks.com/eBookFairs Advertising for Books: A Guide to Promoting & Selling with the Largest Online Bookseller - https://DaleLinks.com/ARCTeam (advanced access available till Sept. 14, 2024) Source: Miblart - https://DaleLinks.com/Miblart (affiliate link) Where noted, some outbound links financially benefit the channel through affiliate programs. I only endorse programs, products, or services I use and can stand confidently behind. These links do not affect your purchase price and greatly helps to building and growing this channel. Thanks in advance for understanding! - Dale L. Roberts

In my author interview with romance writer Lolo Paige we discussed the difference between trad versus Indie Publishing. With accolades in both romantic comedy and romantic suspense, Lolo's journey spans traditional and self-publishing realms. From receiving prestigious awards for her works like "Hello Spain, Goodbye Heart" from The Wild Rose Press to dominating Amazon bestseller lists, Lolo brings a wealth of experience to the table. We'll explore the nuances of her transition from nonfiction journalism to fiction, and the intricacies of writing what you know. Don't miss this insightful conversation on the diverse landscapes of publishing and storytelling.  She has been honored with several awards, including an RWA chapter award for her romantic comedy, Hello Spain, Goodbye Heart, released by The Wild Rose Press. Her books have topped Amazon bestseller lists in the U.S., Canada, and Australia. Alaska Spark is the recipient of several indie awards for best romance. Publishers Weekly has featured her books in their Booklife section. Her second book, Alaska Inferno, was a finalist for best indie romance in the 2022 Kindle Book Review Awards. She has experience in both the traditionally published world and the self-published world. In this episode we will be comparing her experience with both, talking about what it's like to switch from nonfiction, journalistic writing to fiction, as well as what it's like writing what you know. ------------------------------------ SHOW ME LOVE OVER AT PATREON -  https://patreon.com/authorsalcovepodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink BUY THE WRITING PROGRAM SCRIVENER - $60! Scrivener won't tell you how to write—it simply provides everything you need to start writing and keep writing. It is by far my personal favorite writing app! https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener-affiliate.html?fpr=angela46 BECOME A PROOFREADER/EDITOR! Guaranteed work as a proofreader/editor, if you pass the exam with an 80% or higher!!: https://give.knowadays.com/6DcL9W ------------------------------------ You can sign up for her newsletter at lolopaige.com  or purchase her books at  Irish Thunder: https://a.co/d/ilv31dA Blazing Hearts Wildfire: https://a.co/d/6usP8ll Hello Spain, Goodbye Heart: https://a.co/d/imX1dt2 If you enjoyed this episode you might also enjoy my interview with chick-lit author Stacy Juba: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6l9IFEQso6xW4yBqx35ie8?si=068000ed98f24006 or my interview with Cindy Hossain: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0dOzc5h2U73K5AmzrkxzUd?si=e5d8875028624995 If you are interested in being a guest on my podcast, you may fill out the form on my website: http://authorsalcove.com/be-a-guest You can also follow me on:   Facebook: http://facebook.com/authorsalcove Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorsalcovepodcast/ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/agnes-wolfe-20bb47288/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2EQYPBl1LtZh08qCdIRHTy?si=aa56d7a9565a49fa YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWVCbL470bDCgeg23kziYAg [possible affiliate links above]

Burn Out Myth Busters I With The Burn Out Lady, Cara Houser   We live in a world riddled with the culture of overwork.  Overbooking Drained  And overwhelmed   No wonder in 2023, Zippo reports that 89% of American reported burnout in the past year.   Meet, Cara Houser,  The Burn Out Lady.  She earned her title, the hard way   Signed herself up to be all things to everyone.       Super achiever  Overextended working parent. Caregiver Volunteer Dried up raisin  And ready to give up.    Her hard-won wisdom now serves others in helping them rebuild healthy habits, and sustainable resilience.    In this episode Cara divulges How to spot the tiny little betrayals to watch out for?  How to handle your to-do list  What to do when you're always-on   Her book Burned Out To Lit Up, focuses on ditching the grind to reclaim your life –    "Houser's frank approach will strike a chord with readers, and the direct, no-nonsense prose is both refreshing and effective. The guide is compact but bursting with sensible pointers and insight."  - Booklife by Publishers Weekly   Connect with Cara Get her book here    Connect with Loren: Book a Discovery Call  Get Your Free eBook: How To Access The Hidden Job Market LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/ Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

On the Saturday January 27, 2024 edition of the Richard Crouse Show we meet Nick Broomfield, director of the new documentary “The Stones And Brian Jones,” now playing in theatres. With candid interviews and never-before-seen footage he reveals how Brian Jones, the founder of the Rolling Stones, was left behind in the shadows of history. Broomfield props the film up with first-hand accounts, particularly from former Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman, whose enthusiasm for the music, and Jones's contributions to it, is infectious. The old stories are bolstered by the addition of new, fresh interviews but it is the focus on Jones as a brilliant musician and not simply another rock ‘n' roll casualty, that elevates “The Stones and Brian Jones.” The story has its sordid moments, but Bloomfield emphasizes the very heart of Jones's being, the music. We'll also meet Douglas Smith, author of “The Dream Rider Saga.” Douglas is following up the award winning first two books in the series, “The Hollow Boys” and “The Crystal Key,” with a third book to round out the successful trilogy. The new book, which is available wherever fine books are sold, is called “The Lost Expedition.” Described by Library Journal as "one of Canada's most original writers of speculative fiction." Smith calls the series “Indiana Jones meets Teen Titans.” All three books have been "Editor's Picks" from BookLife, which described "The Lost Expedition" as “The explosive conclusion to this spectacular fantasy joyride.” “The Lost Expedition” has a five out of five star rating on Good Reads and in this interview we'll find out how Douglas came to writing as a second career, how he approached writing a trilogy, and much more.

On the Saturday January 27, 2024 edition of the Richard Crouse Show we meet Nick Broomfield, director of the new documentary “The Stones And Brian Jones,” now playing in theatres. With candid interviews and never-before-seen footage he reveals how Brian Jones, the founder of the Rolling Stones, was left behind in the shadows of history. Broomfield props the film up with first-hand accounts, particularly from former Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman, whose enthusiasm for the music, and Jones's contributions to it, is infectious. The old stories are bolstered by the addition of new, fresh interviews but it is the focus on Jones as a brilliant musician and not simply another rock ‘n' roll casualty, that elevates “The Stones and Brian Jones.” The story has its sordid moments, but Bloomfield emphasizes the very heart of Jones's being, the music. We'll also meet Douglas Smith, author of “The Dream Rider Saga.” Douglas is following up the award winning first two books in the series, “The Hollow Boys” and “The Crystal Key,” with a third book to round out the successful trilogy. The new book, which is available wherever fine books are sold, is called “The Lost Expedition.” Described by Library Journal as "one of Canada's most original writers of speculative fiction." Smith calls the series “Indiana Jones meets Teen Titans.” All three books have been "Editor's Picks" from BookLife, which described "The Lost Expedition" as “The explosive conclusion to this spectacular fantasy joyride.” “The Lost Expedition” has a five out of five star rating on Good Reads and in this interview we'll find out how Douglas came to writing as a second career, how he approached writing a trilogy, and much more.

This is a conversation with Sam Daley-Harris, discussing his new book "Reclaiming Our Democracy: Every Citizen's Guide to Transformational Advocacy." Host is Matthew Albracht. Sam Daley-Harris founded the highly respected and successful anti-poverty lobby organization RESULTS. He also co-founded the Microcredit Summit Campaign in 1995 with Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Muhammad Yunus and FINCA founder John Hatch. And then in 2012 he founded Civic Courage.  The 2024 edition of Sam's book Reclaiming Our Democracy was named an editor's pick by Publisher's Weekly's BookLife and Kirkus Reviews called it “A handbook for aspiring activists that readers will find to be both inspiring and practical.” In 2010, Ashoka founder Bill Drayton wrote, “Sam Daley-Harris is one of the certified great social entrepreneurs of the last decades.” Learn more at: www.reclaimingourdemocracy.com

This is an interview with Sam Daley-Harris, discussing his new book "Reclaiming Our Democracy: Every Citizen's Guide to Transformational Advocacy." Host is Matthew Albracht. Sam Daley-Harris founded the highly respected and successful anti-poverty lobby organization RESULTS. He also co-founded the Microcredit Summit Campaign in 1995 with Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Muhammad Yunus and FINCA founder John Hatch. And then in 2012 he founded Civic Courage.  The 2024 edition of Sam's book Reclaiming Our Democracy was named an editor's pick by Publisher's Weekly's BookLife and Kirkus Reviews called it “A handbook for aspiring activists that readers will find to be both inspiring and practical.” In 2010, Ashoka founder Bill Drayton wrote, “Sam Daley-Harris is one of the certified great social entrepreneurs of the last decades.” Learn more at: www.reclaimingourdemocracy.com

Oh, you are about to meet a spectacular soul!Elizabeth Boisson is the President and Co-Founder of Helping Parents Heal a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting bereaved parents. Through support and resources, Helping Parents Heal aspires to help individuals become "Shining Light Parents," meaning a shift from a state of emotional heaviness to hopefulness and greater peace of mind. Helping Parents Heal goes a step beyond other groups by allowing the open discussion of spiritual experiences and afterlife evidence in a non-dogmatic way.Elizabeth is also the author of the book, Life to Afterlife - Helping Parents Heal, The Book.Two of Elizabeth's children have transitioned to the other side; her daughter, Chelsea, in 1991 and her son, Morgan, in 2009 at age 20, from severe altitude sickness while on a student trip to the Base Camp of Mt Everest in Tibet.Immediately after Morgan's passing, Elizabeth created a Facebook support group.  And then in 2012 she joined forces with another bereaved parent, Mark Ireland, to form Helping Parents Heal which has become THE resource for parents dealing with the loss of a child.It's hard to imagine life after such a profound loss…and yet Elizabeth and all that are a part of Helping Parents Heal have helped thousands of people find hope and purpose.MORE FROM HELPING PARENTS HEALFind out more about Helping Parents Heal and the incredible tools and offerings they provide visit Helping Parents Heal.Life to Afterlife, Helping Parents Heal, The BookLife to Afterlife Mom, Can You Hear Me Recommended ProvidersFollow them @helpingparentshealFor more from Robyn + Karen, and to sign up for Weekly Inspo visit seekingcenter.appYou can also follow Seeking Center on Instagram at @seekingcenterrobyn

In this episode, you'll also hear:Why some of your books may be returned by retailers – and why that's normalThe different types of book reviews you need and how to get themTypical royalty rates for traditional vs. self-publishing, why they're so different, and other factors to keep in mindPros and cons of choosing self-publishing over traditional publishingIt's easy to be really passionate about the writing process and about wanting to share your story with the world and, at the same time, also be really lost to how the industry actually works. But if you don't understand how the industry works before you publish, it can actually hurt your book's success and impact. If you missed the previous episodes in this series, you can check them out here!Here are the next set of publishing terms you need to know.ReturnsTo understand returns, let's look at a practical example. During the holiday season, sometimes you receive a gift that, for whatever reason, does not work out. So what do you do? If you have the gift receipt, you'll take that gift back to the store and either get a refund or exchange it for something else.It's a similar concept when it comes to books. For example, imagine that your books are put into a bookstore. They're on the shelf and available for customers to purchase. If the bookstore can't sell all the books, however, they can return those books. If it's traditionally published, they can return them to the publisher. If it's a self-published book, they can make a return against your account. As you can imagine, this isn't the most exciting experience. So why does this ability for bookstores to return your books even exist? Remember, books are a business. And specifically, think of book publishing as a consignment business. Bookstores and other retailers will sell what they can and do what they can to promote your book. But if it doesn't work out, they don't want to lose. So you need to accept ahead of time that when you place your book in bookstores, there is always the possibility that the book could be returned. The industry standard for returns is somewhere around 20-30%. That means if you send out 100 books, you can expect that about 20-30 of them may come back to you. This can be discouraging, but remember that it's par for the course in this industry. It doesn't mean you did anything wrong. It's a normal part of the book publishing business. If you have a publisher, you'll see these refunds on your royalty statements as a negative dollar amount. But again, it doesn't mean that anything went wrong. Essentially, it means that a sale was never made. The books were placed in the store on consignment, and because they did not sell, the retailer has a right to return those books. As an indie publisher, though, without a distributor, if you take returns, you have the ability to re-sell them. As long as the books aren't damaged, you can put them back on the market and potentially sell them. Book returns may not be a very pleasant part of the book publishing business, but the more you understand about how things work, the more you can avoid reacting emotionally and can instead respond prayerfully and thoughtfully about what to do next. It's not fun, but it is par for the course. And that is important for you to know. ReviewsEven if this is your first experience with publishing a book, you're most likely already familiar with the concept of reviews. You've probably used them yourself to make decisions like what restaurant to eat at or what hotel to stay in when you're on vacation. We live in a world that is largely influenced by reviews.And that applies to books, too. People who have read or purchased the book write feedback and give their opinion on their experience. That's why so many authors want to get as many reviews as possible: because reviews help influence readers and potential buyers to check the book out or even make a purchase. You want to make sure that your book is presented in the best possible light when someone finds it either online or in a physical store or library. Getting as Many Reviews as PossibleOf course, this isn't 100% under your control. Sometimes people will leave negative reviews, and there's nothing you can do about it. All you can do is put out a quality book and trust that potential buyers and readers are smart. After all, even when you see a negative review of something, don't you read the positive ones, too, and try to get a bigger picture of the general consensus? That's why it's crucial to try and get as many reviews as you can, especially four- and five-star reviews, so the positive ones will outweigh the occasional negative ones. But here's the really important piece: you also want people to write in the comments about their experience, not just to give it a start rating. This gives you implied credibility, both from the person who wrote the review — since they're sharing how they benefited from your book — and from the online retailer selling the book. You see, Amazon actually pulls reviews if they think those reviews were influenced by the author. So if a review stays on the site, potential buyers can trust that it's probably honest, and that your book may be worth their time. (By the way, if you're wondering how to get reviews, be sure to join us in the Christian Authors Network Facebook group, where we have an entire section on how to attract reviews — and how to do it in a way that doesn't make you salesy or pushy, but in a way that feels comfortable and natural.)Professional ReviewsSo far, we've been talking about consumer reviews, but there's actually another type to consider: professional reviews. These are provided by well-respective authorities in the book market. Because these authorities are so prestigious, a favorable book review from one of them can easily boost your book's profile within the industry (yes, including Christian retailers!). That means a favorable professional review could make a coveted bookstore willing to stock your book. Now, if you are self-published, this can be a little more tricky, because some professional markets do not review self-published books. You'll have to do your research to identify those that do, like BookLife from Publishers Weekly. They review tens of thousands of traditionally published books, as well as self-published books. RoyaltiesMost people think of royalties in the perspective of a traditional publishing deal, which we will tackle in more detail later in this series. And while that is true, it's important to know that royalties come into play with both traditional and self publishing. Traditional Publishing RoyaltiesRoyalty rates are a percentage of the sale of the book. But when you have a traditional publishing deal, the publishing house has taken all the risks for you, so you have no upfront costs. That means the royalty rates will be lower, because the publishing house is putting up all the money on the front end to support your book. They're paying for editors, publicists, and everything else you need to bring your book together, so it makes sense that this will impact your royalties.  Depending on the strength of your publishing deal (which your literary agent will help you negotiate based on your online platform and presence), you may get an advance against your royalties. This is typically somewhere between 7% and 25% of the net book price. So, for example, let's say you get an advance of $5,000. That means your book has to earn more than $5,000 for it to break even. Then, for you to earn any additional money, it's got to sell even more. Also keep in mind that royalty percentages are typically on the net price. That means all the discounts, returns, marketing costs, and overhead are taken off the top before your royalty percentage is calculated. Plus, your rates can vary based on how well-known you are as an author, the type of book format (hardback, Ebook, etc.), and other factors. All that to say, while there is a royalty for traditionally published books, and you may get an advance, that doesn't mean it will be raining money. Self-Publishing RoyaltiesLet's say you self-publish your book, and price in the $2.99-$9.99 range. You can actually get a 70% royalty if it's self-published! But remember, the tradeoff is that you must pay upfront and do the work to get your book edited, formatted, and marketed. The higher royalty reflects the work and money you've invested to publish your book instead of having the publishing house do it all for you. But here's the good news: you need to sell far fewer books to make the same amount of money with self-publishing. No, it's not a get-rich-quick scheme. But if you publish a good quality book that is polished, professional, represents you and God well, and sets you up to start or grow your coaching, speaking or consulting business, then this can be a really great deal. When you approach self-publishing the right way, you can earn a great living. Self-PublishingTraditional publishing deals are often coveted. So why would anyone choose to self-publish a book instead?First, if your desire is to use the book to set up a career as a speaker, coach, or consultant, self-publishing allows you much more flexibility. You have the option to distribute, change, or repurpose the writing in any way you choose. That's not the case with a traditionally published book. Additionally, as a business owner, your book becomes another product that you can offer your customers. It sets you up to introduce yourself, to break the ice, so the client can get to know you. It's a tool to educate people on what you have to offer, positioning you as the answer to their questions and the solution to their problems. When you self-publish, you don't have to:Wait to get a literary agentGo through the negotiation process with a publishing houseWorry that parts of your book may be taken outSelf-publishing offers maximum flexibility and control over your book. You can market it however you please, include whatever you want to include, and write as fast as you like. And all you really need to make it happen at a basic level is a computer, basic writing skills, and an internet connection. Often, your book gets to market much faster when you self-publish. It can take as little as a week, depending on where you are in the journey. But even if it takes up to 90 days or more, that's still much shorter than most traditional publishing paths. However, remember that you have to be in charge of making all the decisions. You need to hire your own editor and design and publishing teams, or you need to do those things yourself. You're essentially on the hook for everything when you go the self-publishing path, but that can also be very empowering. As long as you've been listening to these episodes and checking out the material in the Christian Authors Network Facebook group, you CAN do this — and you can do it successfully!Next Week on Book Publishing A to ZWe've covered some important terms this week, but there are still plenty more to come! Here's a sneak peek at what to expect in the next installment of the Book Publishing A to Z series:What a slush is in the context of publishing booksWhere small press fits into the book publishing pictureTable of contentsTerritories and why they matterWe'll cover all that and more right here next week!  BIO:My name is Tamara "Coach Tam" Jackson and I am a published author, Facebook© Certified Digital Marketer, host of the Top 100 Publishing Secrets podcast, and founder of The Christian Authors Network (C.A.N.) Facebook© community. I specialize in helping mission-driven authors, coaches, and entrepreneurs increase their exposure, impact, and income through strategic self-publishing and digital media appearances. Just say yes and we will work together to attract a tribe of loyal followers that 1) "get you", 2) love what you do, and 3) are happy to invest in your book, business, cause, or movement. Plus, we will accomplish all of this without fake, salesy, sleazy, or manipulative tactics. Yes you CAN write, publish, and profit in a way that honors God; join the community today at https://christianauthors.net/fbgroup.   GET CONNECTED:Connect with fellow Christian Authors: http://christianauthors.net/fbgroupDownload the Free Christian Author Marketing EBook: https://265point.com/secretsbook1Get Booked as a Guest Speaker for Free: http://christianauthors.netFollow Tam on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TamaraJacksonTransformationExpert/Interact with Tam on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fitnesstamara265/

Have you ever wondered about the power of past lives and spiritual healing? Join us this week as we sit down with Adria Gaebrialla, a talented author, speaker, and regression therapist, who shares her incredible story of trauma and healing through exploring past lives and spirituality. Adria's journey led her to write two captivating books, The Energy Enhancement Guide and Vol. 2, From Disbelief to Assurance:The Past Lives Journey, which offer guidance and insight for those seeking to understand their own spiritual development and past life experiences.During our discussion, we delve into the world of Advanced Reader Copy (ARC) reviews, uncovering how to find review bloggers, editorial reviewers, and even paid reviews from sources like BookLife, Publisher Weekly, and Kirkus Reviews. We also emphasize the importance of acquiring permission from reviewers before utilizing their feedback to your book as examples. Additionally, Adria opens up about the challenges and rewards of writing and publishing her unique books, and how she battles self-doubt and imposter syndrome along the way.In this insightful and inspiring episode, we also explore the impact of energy work and spiritual development on our lives. Adria shares how energy practices transformed her life, and how helping others through energy clearing can unlock their full potential. We discuss the significance of leaving reviews for books and other creative works, and the powerful effects of asking for help when needed. So, come along on this fascinating journey as we uncover the world of spirituality, healing, and the undeniable power of understanding our past to release the sadness and trauma of the present.Connect with Adria here: ⬇️➡️ Website:      https://AuthorAdriaGaebrialla.com ➡️ Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085927776603 ➡️ Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/adria_g_author/➡️Twitter:  https://twitter.com/AdriaGAuthor➡️ TikTok:   https://www.tiktok.com/@adriagaebrialla21Check out Adria's previous interview on the Writer's Parachute!  Season 1, Episode 36https://www.buzzsprout.com/1911832/episodes/11363669 

NEW Episode #47 on Shifting Inside Out podcast with Tyson Savoretti. Information Security professional, creative and forever learner. Join us to hear the conversation and learn about his:·       Simple energy renewal activity!·       First career – actor, writer, producer, theater in NYC + bar tender at night.·       Humor and how improv experience fits in his opportunities today.·       Journey to get past being an ‘older' student when he decided to go to college.·       Interest in Cyber Security led him into many paths that have built on each other.·       Continued journey to law school creating specialty in the security space.·       Inspiration to help a young woman shift from restaurant management to coding.·       Story and how he threaded his first career and juggling to open conversations in Tech.·       Tip: what you don't have in common with others is your past. Build your story!·       Guidance on stacking your skills. You don't need to learn everything.·       Statement that ‘a computer can not yet do everything I can'.·       Mindset that helped him commit to his decisions and follow his journey.·       Alternative to seeking happiness and setting small goals.·       Future TedTalk topic he came up with on this episode!Tyson offers such vulnerable insight into his journey and what he has learned along the way. His suggestions and viewpoints on how others can make the shift is spot on. The conversation is important, as we are trying to determine ‘what we want to do next' or ‘what we need to do to prepare ourselves for our next phase'. I love how Tyson walks through how he has ‘stacked his skills' and that is the key to preparing for jobs that don't exist yet, opportunities that are brewing out there and how we can stand out from others. Here is Tyson's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyson-savoretti/Recommendations from Tyson:Creative Confidence: Unleashing the Creative Potential Within by Tom Kelley and David Kelley (read by all our Exlab students and discussion facilitated by Pat Gehant)MeowNow – https://www.meownowfl.org/ Spays and neuters cats in Pinellas CountyCheck out my recent interview with BookLife on why I wrote Authentic Leadership: Embracing Your Archetypal Gifts Meet the Finalists for the 2022 BookLife Prize Nonfiction Contest

Freddy Niagara Fonseca, Renaissance man, poet, dramatic reader, originally from South America, has authored two poetry books. The first one, a poetry anthology, This Enduring Gift - A Flowering of Fairfield Poetry was published in 2010. His second book, a mystical and humorous poetry collection, The Bomb That Blew Up God And Other Serious Poems featuring his own poems, saw the light ten years later in 2020. Freddy has performed in public numerous times in his own Candlelight Reading Series, presenting multi-faceted World Poetry events of all eras and cultures with the collaboration of musicians, dancers, actors and expressive readers. Quite favorably reviewed in BookLife by Publishers Life, The Bomb That Blew Up God was listed in a Notable Iowa Books column of the Spring 2021 edition of Ottumwa Life. These days you can frequently hear him reciting at various Zoom open mic venues. He lives in Fairfield, Iowa.

Amy welcomes Datta Groover, an accomplished author known for writing fiction that deeply resonates with readers. Datta's latest novel, The Reluctant Visionary, has received rave reviews from Kirkus and Publishers Weekly's Booklife. In this episode, Datta shares his personal journey to becoming a best-selling author and offers valuable insights for aspiring writers. Amy and Datta explore the significance of connecting with others in sobriety, discussing its transformative power. They also delve into the delicate balance between writing for oneself versus writing for the audience, emphasizing the importance of authenticity in storytelling. Don't miss this enlightening episode of Eternally Amy as Amy and Datta discuss the impact of fiction on people's lives and provide inspiration for creative journeys.     Get Datta's first novel, Different: https://www.amazon.com/Different-Datt...   Follow Datta on social media: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dattagroover/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/DattaGroover  Learn more about Datta and his work – https://dattagroover.com Check out The Awakened School: http://TheAwakenedSchool.com   Hosted by Amy Liz Harrison Buy Amy's Books: https://amzn.to/3ys8nuv  Shop the Eternally Awkward 80's Store: https://bit.ly/3EGMM46  http://amylizharrison.com/  Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3Lgxy8F    Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3vHHHoi 

Neste episódio encerramos a cobertura da Feira do Livro de Frankfurt. Em um formato um pouco diferente, Talita Facchini e eu, Fabio Uehara conversamos com João Varella, fundador da editora Lote 42, e das livrarias Banca Tatuí e Sala Tatuí direto do estande do Brasil, comentando as impressões sobre o que foi a feira da retomada, dos encontros, e das principais notícias e conversas dos corredores. Também contamos com várias participações: Carlo Carrenho, fundador do PublishNews; Carl Pritzkat, presidente of BookLife and COO do Publishing Weekly; Anna Luísa Cardoso, agente literária e sócia da agência Villas-Boas & Moss e Jovem Talento; e Luís Álvaro Aguiar - Subsecretário de Relações Internacionais do Governo do Estado de São Paulo. Este podcast é um oferecimento da MVB Brasil, empresa que traz soluções em tecnologia para o mercado do livro. Além da Metabooks, reconhecida plataforma de metadados, a MVB oferece para o mercado brasileiro o único serviço de EDI exclusivo para o negócio do livro. Com a Pubnet, o seu processo de pedidos ganha mais eficiência. Já ouviu falar em POD, impressão sob demanda? Nossos parceiros da UmLivro são referência dessa tecnologia no Brasil, que permite vender primeiro e imprimir depois; reduzindo custos com estoque, armazenamento e distribuição. Com o POD da UmLivro, você disponibiliza 100% do seu catálogo sem perder nenhuma venda. http://umlivro.com.br Este é o episódio número 240 do Podcast do PublishNews do dia 24 de outubro de 2022 gravado no dia 13. Eu sou Fabio Uehara e esse episódio conta com a participação de Talita Fachinni E a edição de Fabio Uehara. E não se esqueça de assinar a nossa newsletter, nos seguir nas redes sociais: Instagram, Linkedin, YouTube, Facebook e Twitter. Todos os dias com novos conteúdos para você. E agora João Varella --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/podcast-do-publishnews/message

An Edgar Award finalist, a Launchpad Prose Top 50 finalist, and a BookLife quarterfinalist twice. She will discuss her new novel, Daisy, which explores women's roles and relationships in how we can redefine them. Daisy, a retelling of the iconic story of the Great Gatsby from Daisy Buchanan's perspective and in Daisy's voice. She writes historical fiction, contemporary women's fiction, young adult mysteries, and more, releasing her humorous works under the name Libby Malin. Her romantic comedy Fire Me was bought for film. Her novel Sloane Hall, a retelling of Jane Eyre, was one of only 14 books highlighted in the Huffington Post on the 200th anniversary of Charlotte Brontë's birth. She holds both bachelor's and master's degrees from the Peabody Conservatory of Music and sang with various opera companies before turning to write.

An Edgar Award finalist, a Launchpad Prose Top 50 finalist, and a BookLife quarterfinalist twice. She will discuss her new novel, Daisy, which explores women's roles and relationships in how we can redefine them. Daisy, a retelling of the iconic story of the Great Gatsby from Daisy Buchanan's perspective and in Daisy's voice. She writes historical fiction, contemporary women's fiction, young adult mysteries, and more, releasing her humorous works under the name Libby Malin. Her romantic comedy Fire Me was bought for film. Her novel Sloane Hall, a retelling of Jane Eyre, was one of only 14 books highlighted in the Huffington Post on the 200th anniversary of Charlotte Brontë's birth. She holds both bachelor's and master's degrees from the Peabody Conservatory of Music and sang with various opera companies before turning to write.

Amari is still fighting for her place among the supernatural spy community and there's a mystery to solve! Elise and Jayden are back in the mix along with brand new characters you'll love...or learn to love. Who's ready for a little trouble? And a lot more magic!

Our guest today is best-selling author and writing teacher Laura Davis. In her 30+ year career as an author, Laura has written seven non-fiction books that have changed peoples' lives. The Courage to Heal paved the way for hundreds of thousands to heal from the trauma of sexual abuse. Becoming the Parent You Want to Be helps parents develop a vision for the families they want to create. And I Thought We'd Never Speak Again: The Road from Estrangement to Reconciliation teaches the skills of reconciliation and peace building to the world, one relationship at a time. In this episode we discuss her new memoir, The Burning Light of Two Stars, winner of the BookLife prize for best memoir of 2021, which tells the story of Laura's dramatic and tumultuous relationship with her mother from the time of Laura's birth until her mother's death.  During our conversation, Laura shares about her own healing journey and her most common tool, writing. She share about how she has used writing to help her navigate and process the healing journey and how she helps others do the same through online classes and international retreats. Read the opening chapters for free: http://www.lauradavis.net/chapters Direct links to buy The Burning Light of Two Stars: On Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Burning-Light-of-Two-Stars-Audiobook/B09G8WJQP7 On Libro.fm for independent stores: https://libro.fm/audiobooks/9781950144471 Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1954854161amzn.com/B08XZMFH46 Website: www.lauradavis.net IG: @laurasaridavis FB: @thewritersjourney Let's connect… Website: www.brinnlangdale.com/podcast IG: @brinn_langdale Join My Email List: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62ac9620849e4b4fbbbea336 Music: Wings by Nicolai Heidlas https://www.hooksounds.com/ Promoted by MrSnooze https://youtu.be/kUZTWj2Lxo0 Creative Commons — CC BY 4.0 https://goo.gl/9ezBZw

In this episode, Jeannette talks to Andrea T Edwards who is known as The Digital Conversationalist. She is an author, public speaker, podcaster and a communications expert that, over the years, has helped many companies, including Microsoft, to improve the way they communicate. They discuss how to develop cultural intelligence so you can get the best out of people regardless of where they are from or how they were raised. How communicating in the digital world differs and how to use social media to genuinely connect rather than to broadcast what you have done or think. Andrea also explains how to become more resilient and be ready for the radical changes that the world is facing. KEY TAKEAWAYS Be humble and listen. Pay attention to non-verbal forms of communication. Trust is key. When their leaders genuinely own something, it is easy for them to get their employees to do the same.  Work out what your focus is and who your audience is. Don't let trolls stop you from using social media.  There are more good people in the world than bad. If all of them spoke up they would soon change the narrative. Bad things happen because people stay silent. Honour who you are and what you need to be happy. Strength comes from being in control of your heart and mind. How you respond to things. BEST MOMENTS ‘To work out how to get the best out of the people that you work with from different cultures requires really deep empathy and sensitivity. ´ ‘In the English language, we use about 5,000 words regularly, yet there are about 700,000 aspects of body language.' ‘We need to stop being scared. We need to step into our voices and get the world on track.' This is the perfect time to get focused on what YOU want to really achieve in your business, career, and life. It's never too late to be BRAVE and BOLD and unlock your inner BRILLIANCE. If you'd like to join Jeannette's FREE Business Impact Seminar just DM Jeannette at info@jeannettelinfootassociates.com or sign up via Jeannette's linktree https://linktr.ee/JLinfoot  VALUABLE RESOURCES Brave, Bold, Brilliant podcast series - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/brave-bold-brilliant-podcast/id1524278970 ABOUT THE GUEST Andrea T Edwards CSP, The Digital Conversationalist Andrea T Edwards CSP, The Digital Conversationalist, is a globally award-winning B2B communications professional, who works with the world's largest companies on the transformation needed within to maximise business growth in our digital future. A change agent, provocateur, author, professional speaker, passionate communicator and social leader, Andrea is all about helping businesses understand how they can empower employees to delight customers, grow personal career opportunities and build brand success.  Andrea's book – Uncommon Courage: an invitation – is a deeper reflection on life, plus an invitation to courage, so we can tackle the biggest issues the world is facing, together. Her first book ‘18 Steps to an All-Star LinkedIn Profile' is on two Book Authority's listings as the ‘100 Best LinkedIn Books of All Time' and ‘22 Best New LinkedIn eBooks To Read In 2021 and 2022.'  But it's not all business. Andrea is a warrior for Mother Earth and is trying to help businesses understand that they must step up and lead to avoid the worst of climate catastrophe, as well as to build equal, equitable businesses that make winners of us all.  She is also driven to make empathy and compassion the critical driving force in today's world and believes that backing up your talk in how you present yourself is critical to being authentic and trustworthy — at a time when those qualities are so much in demand.  These fundamental beliefs drive Andrea to empower others to step into all opportunities the digital age offers — because together, we can shape the future of business and humanity. When you own your voice, you own your future. Equally, when you own your voice, you contribute to our collective future.  Connect with Andrea andreatedwards.com  uncommon-courage.com LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Medium, Amazon. The Know Show - check out The Know Show. It's a weekly wrap-up of the news! The Social Leadership Manifesto– just published. Let's reclaim the digital conversation and get the balance back on social media. It begins with you and I.  Uncommon Courage: an invitation  You can buy it on Amazon, Apple Books, Barnes & Noble, Book Depository, Booktopia, Smashwords, Kobo, Gardners, Odilo,Indie Bound, BookShop by BookTriband Scribd. Better yet, order it from your local bookstore, so you can #SupportLocal. You can read the reviews, including a five-star review on Book Commentary, another five-star review on ReaderViews, a review on BookTrib, and three more on Booklife, another on Book Commentary and Blue Ink Reviews. I'm also collating reviews on my Website too.  Come and join the conversation in my new Facebook Group Uncommon Courage. Uncommon Courage, the podcast – Apple, Spotify and everywhere podcasts are published.  18 Steps to an All-Star LinkedIn Profile - listed by Book Authority in the 100 Best LinkedIn Books of All Time and 22 Best New LinkedIn eBooks To Read In 2021 and 2022 categories. Grab it today if you want to take your professional presence to the next level! When it comes to LinkedIn, it really is time to ask — can you really afford not to have this book in the hands of every employee? Are you a Social CEO?The Social CEO: How Social Media Can Make You A Stronger Leader. Want to claim your stage?Unleash Your Voice – Powerful Public Speaking for Every Woman  ABOUT THE HOST Jeannette Linfoot is a highly regarded senior executive, property investor, board advisor, and business mentor with over 25 years of global professional business experience across the travel, leisure, hospitality, and property sectors. Having bought, ran, and sold businesses all over the world, Jeannette now has a portfolio of her own businesses and also advises and mentors other business leaders to drive forward their strategies as well as their own personal development. Jeannette is a down-to-earth leader, a passionate champion for diversity & inclusion, and a huge advocate of nurturing talent so every person can unleash their full potential and live their dreams.  CONTACT THE HOST Jeannette's linktree - https://linktr.ee/JLinfoot https://www.jeannettelinfootassociates.com/ YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtsU57ZGoPhm55_X0qF16_Q LinkedIn - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/jeannettelinfoot Facebook - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/jeannettelinfoot Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jeannette.linfoot/ Email - info@jeannettelinfootassociates.com Podcast Description Jeannette Linfoot talks to incredible people about their experiences of being Brave, Bold & Brilliant, which have allowed them to unleash their full potential in business, their careers, and life in general. From the boardroom tables of ‘big' international businesses to the dining room tables of entrepreneurial start-ups, how to overcome challenges, embrace opportunities and take risks, whilst staying ‘true' to yourself is the order of the day. business, growth, scale, marketing, investment, investing, entrepreneurship, coach, consultant, mindset, six figures, seven figures, travel, industry, ROI, B2B, inspirational: https://linktr.ee/JLinfoot See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon Suh is a trail blazer Coach at Future; both from a client sustainability standpoint, as well as being an innovative coach in the E-sports industry, but the story starts before that. Had Jon not pioneered within his own family, the story never gets written. In the beginning, most who work with start-ups face doubts and skepticism from friends and family, Jon faced the same doubt but with strong cultural implications as well.Jon brings incredible honestly and vulnerability to the show, sharing the difficulties with pushing against the grain, receiving criticism, and trying to keep the loudest voice in his head, his own. There is a ton to unpack from this episode, and a lot to learn from and reflect on through Jon's journey, but some highlights:Find the easiest way to take the most challenging roadRelationship building in a virtual worldUtilizing efficiency and chunking to achieve balanceBe the last one standingTrailblazing with hope of being in a bookLife's hard, why not have funBuckle up, and enjoy!------------------------Hosts: Bradley Baker & Josh BonhotalGuest: Jon SuhFuture

Someone's getting a good tongue lashing in this battle and it's not just Anna...Kendra and Jessica spill all the tea about a high school in France. There will be new friends, new boys, and new drama. 

Tea and Crumpets always sound delious, but someone needs  to definently bring scones becasue we're going back in time with Tirzah Price and her retelling of Jane Austen's book Sense and Sensibility. The Dashwood sisters are in town and they're ready for murder.

Monsters or humans? There's a war and Debroah Falaye wants to break your heart with love and cruelty. She's giving us a glimpse of Nigerian culture through her book Blood Scion, and we can hold your hand, (for the scary parts) but no gurantees it won't be broken by the time we're done.  

Secrets between four siblings will make you choose sides, and make them question everything they thought they knew about each other. Get ready for castles, secret societies and lots of delicious food. We have Akshaya Raman with us, and can't wait for you to meet her!

"The Bond" is a powerful memoir that chronicles the strength of the relationships formed among a collection of unrelated siblings who forged a remarkable, separate, and permanent family within a foster home.   Kirkus.com calls it: "A poignant, infuriating, informative, and ultimately triumphant account of an unusual clan."   BookLife.com wrote: "Grotticelli's unsparing honesty about his birth and foster families will make readers wince and keep them marveling at the indomitability of these children. That the foster siblings were able to forge familial bonds with each other is extraordinary."   OnlineBookClub.com said: "This is a book about real people, real lives and real feelings. It is the story of their triumph over adversity and their struggle to find the kind of family love that many of us take for granted." Foster Care: An Unparalleled Journey Find All Our Links Here https://linktr.ee/fostercarenation Merch! http://tee.pub/lic/RwiARsuuDHs Call the Voicemail Line 413-foster 3 (413) 367-8373 Foster Care 101 Free webinar with NO sales pitch! Support Our Mission https://www.buymeacoffee.com/fostercare https://patreon.com/fostercarenation Website https://fostercarenation.com Connect with us on our Facebook Page https://facebook.com/7timedad Connect on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fostercarenation/

Joseph C. Gioconda (Joe) is a unique combination of a successful trial attorney, and author of several successful horror novels.When Joe was younger, he studied to become a Catholic priest. He attended a prep Seminary, but decided that he wanted a secular life, so he attended Yale Law School and became a lawyer.He then used his writing skills and powers of persuasion to publish several novels and short stories in the horror and historical fiction genres.Joe's BooksHis first novel, The Pope's Butcher, became an Amazon best-seller one week after its release and has received widespread critical acclaim for its incredible historical accuracy and research as well as page-turning style. It is based on the true story of a serial killer in the medieval Vatican.His second novel, Salem's Ropes, is based on the true story of the Ropes Mansion in Salem, Massachusetts.He is also publishing an anthology of 33 horror-themed short stories called Fleeting Chills, written by himself and several diverse authors from around the world.His upcoming third novel, Katrina's Crosses, will tell the story of a law student in New Orleans investigating 'cold cases' who discovers a shocking pattern to ritual murders.Book Reviews:★ "Exhaustively researched and brilliantly executed...A riveting read." -- The Prairies Book Review★ "The Pope's Butcher is top-notch writing, the best book I've read this year, and I'm looking forward to Joseph C. Gioconda's second novel, Salem's Ropes." -- Lex Allen, Reader's Favorite Book Review★ "Immersing the reader in the bloody but fascinating world of medieval witch trials, Joseph Gioconda's debut is a thrilling take on a little-known historical episode." -- Indie Reader Book Review★ "A dark, well-researched story centered on the Inquisition's most notorious killer. With evocative prose and careful research, Gioconda captures the nuances of medieval Church politics and the frank realities of the prejudices of the time." -- BookLife by Publisher's Weekly★ "From the first chapter, I was hooked as the book is a real page turner! I love that the book is inspired by actual history and that the author provides great details about the true horror in the medieval Vatican!" -- NetGalley Reviewer★ "I loved the world building as well as the absolutely authentic feel. Institoris is as twisted a character as one can have, but the scariest part is that he was real. I'm looking forward to reading more from this author." -- GoodReads Reviewer★ "The Pope's Butcher is one of those novels that leaves you thinking about what was, what is, and what will be in the next hundred years. Now that's good writing!" -- Viga Boland, Reader's Favorite Book Review

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Ido Kedar, 24, is an author, blogger and advocate for the communication and educational rights of nonspeakers. Ido has nonspeaking autism and communicates by typing on a keyboard, tablet or letter board and converses via voice output. a Ido did not have a means to communicate until he was seven years old.  He was one of the only nonspeaking autistic students fully mainstreamed in his school district and graduated high school fourth in his class.  In 2013 his memoir and explanation of autism, Ido in Autismland, was published. It is now used in university classes. Written between the ages of 12-15, Ido hoped to help people understand nonspeaking autism in a new, more accurate way. In Two Worlds (2018) is a work of fiction. It has received rave reviews from BookLife, Kirkus and readers. Ido is currently blogging at www.idoinautismland.com.  He is a member of the board of directors of Communication First, a new civil rights organization for non and limited speakers. In Two Worlds: https://amzn.to/37vgN6m All Autism Talk (allautismtalk.com) is sponsored by LEARN Behavioral (learnbehavioral.com).

Author Kelsey Clifton joins us on this episode of The Author Inside You podcast. Not only did she find an audience for her novel through her followers on Tumblr, but Kelsey also discovered a graphic artist to create her book cover on the same social media platform. Learn how Kelsey found and grew her followers, along with how she was able to score a review of her book from Publishers Weekly.   KelseyClifton.com twitter.com/kelsey_writes_ Facebook.com/kelseycliftonauthor Instagram.com/kelsey_writes sassypandacandy.tumblr.com BookLife.com QueryShark.blogspot.com/

Author Kelsey Clifton joins us on this episode of The Author Inside You podcast. Not only did she find an audience for her novel through her followers on Tumblr, but Kelsey also discovered a graphic artist to create her book cover on the same social media platform. Learn how Kelsey found and grew her followers, along with how she was able to score a review of her book from Publishers Weekly.   KelseyClifton.com twitter.com/kelsey_writes_ Facebook.com/kelseycliftonauthor Instagram.com/kelsey_writes sassypandacandy.tumblr.com BookLife.com QueryShark.blogspot.com/

One of the best things for me about doing VVV is talking to all these amazing people whom I would otherwise never meet...AK is one of those amazing people, funny, smart and living a life of adventure!  Enjoy.  :-). AK Turner is The New York Times bestselling author of the Vagabonding with Kids series (Brown Books) as well as This Little Piggy Went to the Liquor Store, Mommy Had a Little Flask, and Hair of the Corn Dog (Fever Streak Press). Her works have received a starred review from Publishers Weekly, an IPPY Award for Humor, and been named in BookLife’s Top 5 Indie Books of 2014. AK Turner has traveled to Greece, Ireland, France, the Czech Republic, Finland, Germany, Canada, the Netherlands, Finland, and Italy, and completed extended trips (two months or more) to Russia, Palau, Vanuatu, Mexico, Morocco, England, Spain, Australia, and Brazil. She is a contributor to the anthologies Leave the Lipstick, Take the Iguana (Traveler’s Tales), Little White Dress (Mill Park Publishing), I Just Want to Be Perfect and I Just Want to Be Alone (Throat_Punch Books). Her work has been featured online at Scary Mommy, In the Powder Room, The Huffington Post, Nickmom, Felicity Huffman’s What the Flicka?, and Artocratic, among others, and in a variety of print publications. She is a former humor columnist, founded “The Writers’ Block” on Radio Boise, serves on the board of the Idaho Writers Guild, and speaks at conferences and in live comedy events. A former Writer-in-Residence for the City of Boise and Idaho State Parks, she lives in Idaho with her husband and two children, but travels frequently as a part-time digital nomad. AK Turner Vroom Veer Stories Grew up in Maryland, studied Russian, even visited Russia at age 15 Studied Russian through college, and suddenly fell out of love with Russian Met her husband (to be at the time) on a trip to Cabo, then moved to California Waited tables and scrubbed toilets while "trying to be a writer" Husband figure out he hated his dream job in one month...that was quick Hubby started a new gig working on boats for movie shoots around the world Landed in Boise, finally got some traction talking to an editor from Penguin The penguin deal fell through after two years of talk (groan) Self-published This Little Piggy went to the Liquor Store, and is New York Times Best Seller Continues to travel; Vagabonding with Kids is a book series, blog, and a lifestyle. AK Turner Links Vagabonding with kids

Life has its interesting twists and turns. At one point in her life, Jessi Fearon was a spender, she wanted all the things and got herself in a bit of debt. After getting married and deciding she had enough of debt she went from being a “spender” to living a really frugal lifestyle.  Jessi shares that and more, get ready! What you'll learn about in today's episode: What resulted from seeing two very different examples of managing money  How her family ended up paying off $55k in debt in 3 years Why her family became a one income family Her golden piece of advice of what success looks like For the complete set of show notes for this episode go to http://www.jenhemphill.com/160 Be sure to continue to join us in more money conversations in our FREE community over here: http://www.jenhemphill.com/community Enjoy this episode and want more? Be sure to subscribe and leave us a review on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/her-money-matters-money-talk/id1006403754  By you doing that will help us reach more women like you. It's easy, here is how: http://jenhemphill.com/how-to-subscribe-and-leave-a-review-on-itunes/  The post The Huge Pendulum Swing with Jessi Fearon | HMM 160 appeared first on the Her Money Matters Podcast. Have you not grabbed my book? You can do so by searching Her Money Matters on Amazon OR using this link: https://www.jenhemphill.com/bookLife has its interesting twists and turns. At one point in her life, Jessi Fearon was a spender, she wanted all the things and got herself in a bit of debt. After getting married and deciding she had enough of debt she went from being a “spender” to

Do you hear that?It's Kendra mispronouncing another word.Can Jess save her?Princesses in space float around the dark abyss waiting for a war  to join! Join Kendra and Jess for their book battle over Winter by Marissa Meyer. This book battle gets heated! WITH LAUGHTER! Check out how many words Kendra misreads and be sure to leave a review of who won!

Carl Pritzkat is the President of Book Life and vice president of business development for Publishers Weekly, as well as a co-founder of Mediapolis. BookLife provides a free and easy way to submit self-published books to Publishers Weekly for review, and offers editorial content—success stories, interviews, author profiles, how-to pieces, news, and features—geared toward helping indie authors achieve their goals. Learn more about submitting your book at booklife.com. You can connect with Laura at www.laurapowers.net, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, on Twitter @thatlaurapowers, and on Instagram @laurapowers44.

Editorial Director Jim Milliot talks about how leading trade magazine Publishers Weekly views book publishing today and the rise of the indie publisher. In a wide-ranging interview, Jim Milliot looks at how book publishing has changed in the last decade and how Publishers Weekly has adopted strategies to adjust, such as developing digital outlets for news and advertising in the face of declining print sales. As a result, today PW reaches a huge audience, surprisingly made up mostly of consumers looking for reviews and opinions to guide their buying choices. Jim also talks about different ways PW serves the publishing industry, not just the BIg 5 but smaller presses. He suggests different ways indies can get coverage, and he emphasizes that PW plays an important advocacy role when it comes to creating a level playing field for publishers of all sizes. At the end, Jim has a rather surprising take on the overall health of the American book publishing industry. To visit Publishers Weekly online, go to https://www.publishersweekly.com/ Participants Jim Milliot, editorial director, has been with Publishers Weekly for 23 years. Jim edits news on mergers, acquisitions, and financial performance for the weekly magazine and for the PW Daily online Newsletter. His reporting and insights into the changing publishing industry are often quoted in the media, and he regularly appears on book industry panels. Jim is also a member of the IBPA board. Peter Goodman (host) is publisher of Stone Bridge Press in Berkeley, California. He began his publishing career in Tokyo, Japan, in 1976. A longtime member of IBPA, he has served on the IBPA board and as IBPA board chair.

Amanda "AK" Turner is The New York Times bestselling author of the Vagabonding with Kids series (Brown Books) as well as "This Little Piggy Went to the Liquor Store", "Mommy Had a Little Flask", and "Hair of the Corn Dog" (Fever Streak Press). Her works have received a starred review from Publishers Weekly, an IPPY Award for Humor, and have been named in BookLife’s Top 5 Indie Books of 2014.

AK Turner is The New York Times bestselling author of the Vagabonding with Kids series (Brown Books) as well as This Little Piggy Went to the Liquor Store, Mommy Had a Little Flask, and Hair of the Corn Dog (Fever Streak Press). Her works have received a starred review from Publishers Weekly, an IPPY Award for Humor, and been named in BookLife’s Top 5 Indie Books of 2014. AK Turner has traveled to Greece, Ireland, France, the Czech Republic, Finland, Germany, Canada, the Netherlands, Finland, and Italy, and completed extended trips (two months or more) to Russia, Palau, Vanuatu, Mexico, Morocco, England, Spain, Australia, and Brazil. She is a contributor to the anthologies Leave the Lipstick, Take the Iguana (Traveler’s Tales), Little White Dress (Mill Park Publishing), I Just Want to Be Perfect and I Just Want to Be Alone (Throat_Punch Books). Her work has been featured online at Scary Mommy, In the Powder Room, The Huffington Post, Nickmom, Felicity Huffman’s What the Flicka?, and Artocratic, among others, and in a variety of print publications. She is a former humor columnist, founded “The Writers’ Block” on Radio Boise, serves on the board of the Idaho Writers Guild, and speaks at conferences and in live comedy events. A former Writer-in-Residence for the City of Boise and Idaho State Parks, she lives in Idaho with her husband and two children, but travels frequently as a part-time digital nomad. AK Turner Vroom Veer Stories Grew up in Maryland, studied Russian, even visited Russia at age 15 Studied Russian through college, and suddenly fell out of love with Russian Met her husband (to be at the time) on a trip to Cabo, then moved to California Waited tables and scrubbed toilets while "trying to be a writer" Husband figure out he hated his dream job in one month...that was quick Hubby started a new gig working on boats for movie shoots around the world Landed in Boise, finally got some traction talking to an editor from Penguin The penguin deal fell through after two years of talk (groan) Self-published This Little Piggy went to the Liquor Store, and is New York Times Best Seller Continues to travel; Vagabonding with Kids is a book series, blog, and a lifestyle. AK Turner Links Vagabonding with kids  

Amanda "AK" Turner is The New York Times bestselling author of the Vagabonding with Kids series (Brown Books) as well as This Little Piggy Went to the Liquor Store, Mommy Had a Little Flask, and Hair of the Corn Dog (Fever Streak Press). Her works have received a starred review from Publishers Weekly, an IPPY Award for Humor, and have been named in BookLife’s Top 5 Indie Books of 2014.

Ryan and Geoff are joined by special guest Andy Parks to begin their discussion on how games incorporate story and narrative structure elements. Andy is a game designer of many games including Ideology and Camelot Legends, and is the author of a recent article on creating narrative in games for the website Booklife.

Fictional experiments in emerging media like Twitter and Facebook are influencing traditional printed novels and stories in interesting ways, but another intriguing new narrative is also emerging: the rise of “artifacts” that, although they support a writer’s career, have their own intrinsic creative value. What are the benefits and dangers of a confusion between the private creativity and the public career elements of a writer’s life caused by new media and a proliferation of “open channels”? What protective measures must a writer take to preserve his or her “self” in this environment? In addition to the guerilla tactics implicit in storytelling through social media and other unconventional platforms, in what ways is a writer’s life now itself a story irrespective of intentional fictive storytelling? Examining these issues leads naturally to a discussion on the tension and cross-pollination between the private and public lives of writers in our transmedia age, including the strategies and tactics that best serve those who want to survive and flourish in this new environment. What are we losing in the emerging new paradigm, and what do we stand to gain? A writer for the New York Times Book Review, Huffington Post, and Washington Post, Jeff VanderMeer is also the award-winning author of the metafictional City of Saints & Madmen, the noir fantasy Finch, and Booklife: Strategies & Survival Tips for 21st-Century Writers. His website can be found at jeffvandermeer.com. Kevin Smokler is the editor of Bookmark Now: Writing in Unreaderly Times (Basic Books) which was a San Francisco Chronicle Notable Book of 2005. His writing has appeared in the Los Angeles Times, the San Francisco Chronicle, Fast Company and on National Public Radio. He lives in San Francisco, blogs for the Huffington Post and at kevinsmokler.com, and is the CEO of BookTour.com. Presented in conjunction with Futures of Entertainment 4