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JD Kirk is Back – and He's Shaking Things Up!Two weeks ago, our paid subscribers got early access to a very special episode. Now, it's time to share it with everyone. And trust us, you're going to love this one.We welcomed back JD Kirk, the multi-million copy bestselling author of the beloved DCI Logan crime series… but this time, he's bringing something new to the table.JD (aka Barry Hutchison) joins us to talk about his bold new direction, a psychological thriller titled My Daughter Is Missing, publishing with Bookouture on April 16, 2025. But don't expect a genre checklist. JD's shift isn't about following trends. It's about writing what he loves, and telling the kind of deeply personal, tension-filled stories that keep readers (and writers) up at night.My Daughter Is Missing: A totally addictive psychological thriller with a jaw-dropping twist.My little girl has vanished. And I can't tell anyone...My nine-year-old daughter Hollie should be leaving school smiling and laughing with all the other children but she's not here. I run frantically, checking everywhere, but I can't see her. Pure panic washes over me. This is my worst nightmare.Her teacher asks if she should call the police. My heart stops. I shake my head and pretend I've made a mistake. The police can't know. No one can.My hands shake as I know in my gut my daughter hasn't just wandered off. She's been taken. Someone must know the truth about my past...I've spent so long protecting Hollie, but I always knew this day might come. And I'll stop at nothing to get my little girl.BUY IT HERE!
A few weeks ago, we had the pleasure of sitting down with the incredible Daniel Hurst, an Amazon #1 bestselling author known for his gripping psychological thrillers. Now, we're excited to make the full interview available to everyone! If you haven't already, you can watch the full conversation on YouTube or listen to it on our podcast.Daniel's journey from a passionate storyteller to a full-time bestselling author is nothing short of inspiring. In our interview, he shared insights into his writing process, the challenges he faced breaking into the industry, and his thoughts on the evolving landscape of publishing.From Early Struggles to Full-Time WritingHurst's love for storytelling began in childhood. Growing up in the northwest of England, he enjoyed creating stories and always had a vivid imagination. However, like many aspiring writers, he struggled to see a viable career path in writing and spent years working a ‘sensible' job while writing in his spare time.Eventually, his persistence paid off. By 2021, he transitioned into full-time writing—a decision that led to a string of bestsellers, including The Doctor's Wife, The Passenger, and The Couple's Revenge. His ability to craft fast-paced, unputdownable thrillers has earned him a loyal readership and significant success in the publishing world.The Writing Process and Keeping the MomentumOne of the most fascinating parts of our discussion was Daniel's approach to writing. Unlike many writers who spend years perfecting a single manuscript, Hurst thrives on momentum. He emphasized the importance of consistency, treating writing like a full-time job, and producing stories efficiently without overcomplicating the process.His advice to aspiring authors? Don't wait for the perfect moment—just start writing. Discipline and routine play a crucial role in staying productive, and he believes that overthinking often kills creativity.The Publishing Journey: Self-Publishing vs. Independent PublishingInitially, Daniel took the self-publishing route, a decision driven by impatience with traditional publishing's lengthy timelines. By doing so, he gained valuable experience in marketing, reader engagement, and rapid storytelling. His self-published success eventually led to partnerships with independent publishers, allowing him to reach an even wider audience.Hurst believes that while traditional publishing still holds prestige, the accessibility of self-publishing has made it an excellent path for writers willing to learn the business side of the industry.Engaging with Readers and What's NextOne of Daniel's biggest strengths is his ability to connect with readers. He frequently interacts with fans on social media and values their feedback. This direct engagement, he says, has shaped his storytelling and made him a better writer.As for what's next, Daniel has multiple books in the pipeline with Bookouture, with more thrilling stories set to hit the shelves in the coming months. His ability to consistently deliver compelling narratives ensures that his readers always have something to look forward to.Watch or Listen to the Full InterviewThis conversation was filled with inspiration, advice, and behind-the-scenes insights into the life of a bestselling thriller author. If you're a writer, a reader, or just someone who loves a good success story, you won't want to miss it!
A First Coast Romance Sheila Athens writes smart contemporary fiction set where the South meets the Sunshine state. Her stories are about women seeking to find the peace we all deserve. Readers are drawn to her work because they believe that everyday heroes can make a difference in our world. Featured Book: Mae Van Dorn's Perfect Storm All thirty-four-year-old Mae Van Dorn wants is to live alone. But she soon finds herself living with her estranged brother in a town she's never been to and working for the founder of the local megachurch, though she's as misanthropic as they come. An added benefit of the job: Ezra Watts, the handsome construction company owner who's remodeling the deck at the pastor's waterfront mansion. Between her brother's mysterious past, the pastor's potentially illicit dealings and Ezra's on-again-off-again flirtations, Mae's life spins out of control…and that's all BEFORE Hurricane Carly makes landfall in Jacksonville Beach. Check out Sheila's work from the Library: https://jaxpl.na4.iiivega.com/search?pageSize=20&pageNum=0&sorting=relevance&sortOrder=asc&searchType=everything&query=sheila%20athens&universalLimiterIds=&materialTypeIds=&collectionIds=&intendedAudienceIds=&literaryFormIds=&agentIds=&conceptIds=&language= After growing up in the Ozarks, Sheila Athens moved to Florida—sight unseen—with the man who would become her husband. Thirty-five years later, she's still on the shores of the Atlantic, grateful that her two grown sons and their families live nearby. After many years as a vice president of human resources, she now spends her time ensconced in her quiet little lair, where she reads, writes and communes with the ducks who live on the lake right off her back porch. She loves quiet spaces, eccentric people and the little band of writer hikers who walk at sunrise on a regular basis. To sign up for her newsletter or to schedule a book club visit (either in-person or virtual), go to SheilaAthens.com. Interviewer Jessica Hatch has a passion for writing genre-blind, character-first fiction. Her work has appeared in such publications as Writer's Digest, The Millions, Fast Company, Neutral Spaces, and Surely Magazine, among others, and her freshman and sophomore novels were published by Hachette UK's Bookouture imprint. Before becoming an author, Jessica worked and interned in New York trade publishing institutions Writers House and St. Martin's Press. She lives in Jacksonville, Florida. Find her at jessicahatch.com. More Recommended Reading SHEILA RECOMMENDS Looking for other authors of Southern fiction? Sheila recommends Karen White, Sarah Addison Allen, Mary Kay Andrews, and Kristy Woodson Harvey. --- Never miss an event! Sign up for email newsletters at https://bit.ly/JaxLibraryUpdates Jacksonville Public LibraryWebsite: https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jaxlibrary Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaxLibrary/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaxlibrary/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/jaxpubliclibraryfl Contact Us: jplpromotions@coj.net
Best-selling women's fiction author, Michelle Vernal joins us all the way from New Zealand to talk about her journey into publishing, her writing process and the perks of being a hybrid author and having a contract with Bookouture whilst simultaneously indie publishing another series of her own.
Debut novelist and TikTok/Instagram content creator, Cameron Capello joins us this week to chat about her new book, how her TikTok followers inspired her to finish it and her favourite romance tropes.
Psychological thriller author and practicing therapist, Ellie Monago joins us on the podcast this week to talk about her latest novel, her ups and downs in publishing and why she ultimately decided not to have an agent.
Historical, contemporary and romantic fiction author Joanna Courtney joins us on the podcast this week to chat about her latest novels set in World War 2 as well as her previous work in medieval and contemporary fiction. We chat about publishing and the differences between a traditional publisher and a digital first publisher like Bookouture.
Hallmarky Romance with Some Light Spice Siera London says, "I write sassy, sensual heroines." Whether it's the Forbidden series, Fiery Fairy Tales, The Bachelors of Shell Cove, you're sure to find plenty of heat, humor, and a rollercoaster of emotions. Dubbed a "Hallmarky romance with a little extra heat" by author Lizzie Shane, London's latest book, Fake It Till You Make It, is no exception. In it, we meet Amarie Walker, who has just left her cheating ex and her entire D.C. life in the rearview. It's not long after crash landing in a small town with no money, no plans, and no job, that Amarie meets certified veterinarian (and certified grump) Eli Calvary. He may not be cracking many smiles but his animal clinic is the only gig for miles. The only problem? The practice Eli inherited from his father is in financial trouble and when he needs to invent an investor on the fly, it's Amarie's name that comes to his lips! Can the gorgeous, bubbly, and business-savvy Amarie help save the clinic from foreclosure? And can the two ignore the nonstop sparks between them long enough to save his family business? The Lit Chat Interview with Siera London took place live at the Bradham and Brooks Library on Saturday, May 11, 2024. USA Today bestselling and award-winning author Siera London crafts tales with a message to heal the heart and soul. From contemporary to paranormal, Siera weaves stories with heroines you know, heroes you love, and romance you feel. When not writing, Siera roams with Mr. Awesome and Frie, her cat muse. Siera is a retired Navy veteran and a Jacksonville native. Learn more about the author and her literary catalog online at sieralondonauthor.com Interviewer Jessica Hatch has a passion for writing genre-blind, character-first fiction with a love of words and a strong beating heart. Her work has appeared in such publications as Writer's Digest, The Millions, Fast Company, Neutral Spaces, and Surely Magazine, and she hosts the virtual reading series Comp Title Book Club. Her freshman and sophomore novels were published by Hachette UK's Bookouture imprint, and her debut novel, My Big Fake Wedding, a Lonely Victories Book of 2022, appeared in the Top 50 women's fiction and Top 100 romantic comedy titles on Amazon. Before becoming an author, Jessica worked and interned in New York trade publishing institutions Writers House and St. Martin's Press. She lives in Jacksonville, Florida. READ Check out Siera's work from the library: https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=AUTHOR%3D%22siera+london%22&te= SIERA RECOMMENDS “I enjoy lazy days at the museum and learning about people who inspire me to invest in myself and others. Check out Fort Mose, a free black settlement established in 1738 in America's oldest city, Saint Augustine, FL.” --- Never miss an event! Sign up for email newsletters at https://bit.ly/JaxLibraryUpdates Jacksonville Public LibraryWebsite: https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jaxlibrary Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaxLibrary/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaxlibrary/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/jaxpubliclibraryfl Contact Us: jplpromotions@coj.net
Welcome to Mysteries to Die For and this Toe Tag.I am TG Wolff and am here with Jack, my piano player and producer. This is normally a podcast where we combine storytelling with original music to put you at the heart of mystery. Today is a bonus episode we call a Toe Tag. It is the first chapter from a fresh release in the mystery, crime, and thriller genre.Today's featured release is The Nowhere Girls by Dana Perry TG Wolff ReviewThe Nowhere Girls is a cold case, crime thriller. FBI Agent Nikki Cassidy has returned home to visit David Monroe in prison. On this 15th anniversary, her sister's killer has an agenda of his own and Nikki is the key. Bottom line: The Nowhere Girls is for you if you like serial killer crime thrillers where the past is the key to the present. Two strengths of this story lie in the complexity of the crime and the pacing of its reveal. As indicated in the backcover synopsis (i.e. not a spoiler) the crime here is the kidnapping and murder of not one young girl but several. It begins with the cold case investigation of the murder of Caitlin, Nikki's sister, 15 years ago and is ramped up with the disappearance of another 13-year-old, Natalie, on the anniversary of Caitlin's disappearance. While revisiting the site where her sister's body was discovered, Nikki and team find another body – this one from a girl who disappeared from other state. That element of cross state boundaries enables Nikki to be officially assigned to the case and her team to come in. The evolution of the mystery is deliberately paced and satisfying with nearly every chapter counting.This is the first in the Nikki Cassidy series with the next two already released. I have not read the others in the series. For a first story, Nikki is well developed. Readers can see from early on how her greatest strength is also her greatest weakness. Nikki is one of those characters wo has an abundance of confidence in her own judgement and abilities. This gives her the steadfastness to stick to a case where others would have turned away but also causes her to make poor and selfish decisions where other people pay the consequences.The supporting cast in this story are largely the characters associated Caitlin's murder including the convicted killer, his wife/lawyer, and the ME and prosecutor at the time. The characters are distinctly drawn, making it easy for me to both remember and differentiate them. The logic of the mystery holds up reasonably well when looked at from back-to-front. But. There is no evidence laid out in the story leading to the Big Bad. Instead, the Big Bad self-reveals in the culmination. While this leads to a wrap-up that is satisfying to the reader, ultimately Nikki didn't solve the mystery.When we look at how the main character, Nikki, drove the story, there are mixed results. Nikki is focused on the cold case of her sister's murder while there is an active hunt for missing 13-year-old Natalie. Understanding that Nikki has convinced herself there is a connection between Caitlin and Natalie, there is no sense of urgency on Nikki's part to find Natalie. After the first interview with Natalie's parents, she is focused on what happened 15-years ago. Nikki drives the cold case investigation, yes, but not the missing person in imminent danger. Readers will enjoy this crime thriller best if they go into it with the expectation of a cold case crime thriller rather than a missing person thriller. The discovery that there is a serial killer and answers to Caitlin's murder are the central story; the search for Natalie is not. The dynamic storytelling, dramatic pacing, and satisfying ending make THE NOWHERE GIRLS great entertainment for lovers of crime thrillers. The Nowhere Girls was released from Bookouture and is promoted by Partners In Crime Tours and is available from
Irish author Colm Tóibín's new book was picked for Oprah's book club. To discuss its impact and changes in publishing, we're joined by journalist Aoife Barry and author Clare McGowan, whose book "Truth, Truth, Lie" launched this week on Amazon.
Recently re-released with bonus content, Pucking Around (the first book in the series) is now a USA Today bestseller! The sequel, Pucking Wild, debuted at the top of the Kindle store in multiple countries: #2 in the USA, #1 in Canada, #1 in Australia, and top 50 in the UK! From the author: "The signed paperback preorder campaign for the Kensington editions of Pucking Around is now LIVE!! I've partnered with Femme Fire Books, which is a Jacksonville-based independent bookstore, to help me run this preorder campaign. You can secure your preorder HERE." - https://femmefirebooks.com/products/pucking-around-by-emily-rath?_pos=1&_sid=cebabb0a5&_ss=r&variant=44219323121891 Emily Rath is an international bestselling author of fantasy and romance. Born in Florida and raised in Kentucky, she is a former university professor, holding PhDs in Political Science and Peace Studies. Her works include the "TikTok sensation" and Amazon Charts bestselling Jacksonville Rays Hockey romance series, as well as the Second Sons Regency Romance series. She currently lives in Jacksonville with her husband, son, and cat. They regularly comb the local beaches looking for shark teeth. Interviewer Jessica Hatch has a passion for writing genre-blind, character-first fiction with a love of words and a strong beating heart. Her work has appeared in such publications as Writer's Digest, The Millions, Fast Company, Neutral Spaces, and Surely Magazine, and she hosts the virtual reading series Comp Title Book Club. Her freshman and sophomore novels were published by Hachette UK's Bookouture imprint, and her debut novel, My Big Fake Wedding, a Lonely Victories Book of 2022, appeared in the Top 50 women's fiction and Top 100 romantic comedy titles on Amazon. Before becoming an author, Jessica worked and interned in New York trade publishing institutions Writers House and St. Martin's Press. She lives in Jacksonville, Florida. READ Check out Emily's work from the library! https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=AUTHOR%3D%22emily+rath%22&te= EMILY RECOMMENDS If you are new to the world of hockey romance, here are some other great authors you can check out: Helena Hunting, Liz Tomforde, Jessa Wilder, Saxon James, and S.J. Tilly. I owe so much to TikTok for helping me reach a whole new world of readers. I spend a lot of time on the #Booktok side of TikTok, where there are some truly amazing content creators. They have brought me so much laughter and whimsy! Some of my current personal favorite non-book-related creators are Brian Morabito (@morathanenough), Laura Ramoso (@lau_ramoso), Prince Stash (@realprincestash), and Sean the Sheepman (@seanthesheepman). If you're looking for an awesome bookish content creator to follow, go follow Reid Moon (@moonsrarebooks)--his rare book collection is absolutely fascinating! --- Never miss an event! Sign up for email newsletters at https://bit.ly/JaxLibraryUpdates Jacksonville Public LibraryWebsite: https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jaxlibrary Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaxLibrary/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaxlibrary/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/jaxpubliclibraryfl Contact Us: jplpromotions@coj.net
Join Dana Perry - Author as he discusses THE NOWHERE GIRLS with Pamela Fagan Hutchins on Crime and Wine. About Dana Perry Dana is a New York City author who writes mystery thrillers under the pen name of Dana Perry - and also as R.G. Belsky. His new thriller for Bookouture is THE NOWHERE GIRLS, the first in a series featuring Detective Nikki Cassidy. Previous titles of mine were THE SILENT VICTIM, THE GOLDEN GIRL and HER OCEAN GRAVE. About THE NOWHERE GIRLS My kid sister was murdered fifteen years ago. Now the killer has struck again. And this time, I'm going to take my revenge… On the anniversary of her sister's death, FBI agent Nikki Cassidy takes a call that has her heart pounding in her chest, the image of her beautiful sister Caitlin etched in her mind. Another girl has been taken. Days later, the lifeless body of twelve-year-old Natalie Jarvis is found in a remote patch of woodland, a crown of roses delicately placed on her head. Just like Caitlin. The killer is back. Nikki rushes to her small hometown of Groveton, Ohio. She will do anything to stop another young girl dying, but she soon realises that nothing is what it seems—everyone in her hometown is keeping a secret. And when a note is discovered near Natalie's body addressed to Nikki, it's clear what the murderer really wants: her… She's caught killers before, but this time it's personal. And Nikki will risk everything—even her own life—to get justice for every victim. It's time to stop this twisted killer, once and for all… If you love reading Lisa Regan, Robert Dugoni and Kendra Elliot, you won't be able to put down this gripping new series. Full of heart-racing twists and turns, you'll be hooked! Crime and Wine is a solely owned and copyrighted production of Authors on the Air Global, a digital communication network with 4+ million listeners/viewers in 153+ countries.
Join Dana Perry - Author as he discusses THE NOWHERE GIRLS with Pamela Fagan Hutchins on Crime and Wine.About Dana PerryDana is a New York City author who writes mystery thrillers under the pen name of Dana Perry - and also as R.G. Belsky. His new thriller for Bookouture is THE NOWHERE GIRLS, the first in a series featuring Detective Nikki Cassidy. Previous titles of mine were THE SILENT VICTIM, THE GOLDEN GIRL and HER OCEAN GRAVE.About THE NOWHERE GIRLSMy kid sister was murdered fifteen years ago. Now the killer has struck again. And this time, I'm going to take my revenge…On the anniversary of her sister's death, FBI agent Nikki Cassidy takes a call that has her heart pounding in her chest, the image of her beautiful sister Caitlin etched in her mind.Another girl has been taken.Days later, the lifeless body of twelve-year-old Natalie Jarvis is found in a remote patch of woodland, a crown of roses delicately placed on her head. Just like Caitlin.The killer is back.Nikki rushes to her small hometown of Groveton, Ohio. She will do anything to stop another young girl dying, but she soon realises that nothing is what it seems—everyone in her hometown is keeping a secret. And when a note is discovered near Natalie's body addressed to Nikki, it's clear what the murderer really wants: her…She's caught killers before, but this time it's personal. And Nikki will risk everything—even her own life—to get justice for every victim. It's time to stop this twisted killer, once and for all…If you love reading Lisa Regan, Robert Dugoni and Kendra Elliot, you won't be able to put down this gripping new series. Full of heart-racing twists and turns, you'll be hooked!Crime and Wine is a solely owned and copyrighted production of Authors on the Air Global, a digital communication network with 4+ million listeners/viewers in 153+ countries. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crime-and-wine/support
Join Dana Perry - Author as he discusses THE NOWHERE GIRLS with Pamela Fagan Hutchins on Crime and Wine. About Dana Perry Dana is a New York City author who writes mystery thrillers under the pen name of Dana Perry - and also as R.G. Belsky. His new thriller for Bookouture is THE NOWHERE GIRLS, the first in a series featuring Detective Nikki Cassidy. Previous titles of mine were THE SILENT VICTIM, THE GOLDEN GIRL and HER OCEAN GRAVE. About THE NOWHERE GIRLS My kid sister was murdered fifteen years ago. Now the killer has struck again. And this time, I'm going to take my revenge… On the anniversary of her sister's death, FBI agent Nikki Cassidy takes a call that has her heart pounding in her chest, the image of her beautiful sister Caitlin etched in her mind. Another girl has been taken. Days later, the lifeless body of twelve-year-old Natalie Jarvis is found in a remote patch of woodland, a crown of roses delicately placed on her head. Just like Caitlin. The killer is back. Nikki rushes to her small hometown of Groveton, Ohio. She will do anything to stop another young girl dying, but she soon realises that nothing is what it seems—everyone in her hometown is keeping a secret. And when a note is discovered near Natalie's body addressed to Nikki, it's clear what the murderer really wants: her… She's caught killers before, but this time it's personal. And Nikki will risk everything—even her own life—to get justice for every victim. It's time to stop this twisted killer, once and for all… If you love reading Lisa Regan, Robert Dugoni and Kendra Elliot, you won't be able to put down this gripping new series. Full of heart-racing twists and turns, you'll be hooked! Crime and Wine is a solely owned and copyrighted production of Authors on the Air Global, a digital communication network with 4+ million listeners/viewers in 153+ countries.
Exclusive Audible 30 Day Free Trial Here!Find out more about my BIG SCREEN WORKSHOPSUBSCRIBE NOW ON – iTUNES STITCHER SPOTIFY OVERCASTIt's episode 215 with best-selling psychological suspense author, AJ Campbell joining me to chat about her latest book, why and how she has taken both the indie route, as well as releasing books with a traditional publisher, and we'll also discover the Book That Saved Her Life.AJ is an Amazon bestselling author of six psychological suspense novels and promises stories full of twists, turns and torment. Her fourth book The Phone Call was released in July 2022, and it topped the Amazon charts for several months. It was shortlisted for the Adult Prize for Fiction at the Selfie Book Awards 2023. Her latest book, released by Bookouture, is called My Perfect Marriage (the title changed just before broadcast of the show!) and is out everywhere right now.Find all AJ's links on her website here.WANT A FREE eBOOK WITH 2 CRIME STORIES? SUBSCRIBE TO WAYNE'S NEWSLETTER HEREDon't forget – this is YOUR SHOW so keep tweeting me, leave your comments below, check out our Facebook page and the brand new newsletter and mailing list. It's totally free to sign up and you'll get a FREE motivational PDF to download – '10 Tips For Surviving NaNoWriMo, The First Draft and Beyond' PLUS the 3 Act Story Structure Template to help you plot your story. More content coming soon, including videos, blog posts and loads of extra writing tips.
Welcome to our first LEGENDARY episode of Season 3! Our Legendaries are special guests who are an expert within their area of storytelling. In this episode, Courtney Shack and Ghabiba Weston have the pleasure of interviewing Nisha J. Tuli, author of TRIAL OF THE SUN QUEEN and HEART OF NIGHT AND FIRE. Nisha J. Tuli is a Canadian author whose books feature kick ass heroines, swoony love interests, and slow burns with plenty of heat. She is the author of the Artefacts of Ouranos series, as well as an e-book/POD fantasy series forthcoming from Bookouture in 2024 and a contemporary romance series being published by Hachette starting in 2025. Find out more at https://nishajtuli.com/ In this episode, you'll hear: about Nisha's perspective of marketing Nisha's hybrid author career and how TRIAL OF THE SUN QUEEN took BookTok by storm Nisha's inspiration for her books and writing to market Nisha's epic answer to the storybeast question **You can find Nisha's latest release, DANCE OF STARS AND ASHES, out now** Find us on our website and on Instagram at @storybeastpodcast. For more storytelling content to your inbox, subscribe here. Feel free to reach out if you want to talk story or snacks! A warm thank you to Deore for our musical number. You can find more of her creative work on Spotify. As ever, thank you for listening, Beasties! Please consider leaving a review to support this podcast. Be brave, stay beastly! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storybeastpodcast/message
Episode Notes Happy New Year! We review The Housemaid by Freida McFadden as narrated by Lauryn Allman. Thanks to Jess from Bookouture for the ARC. About the book: “Welcome to the family,” Nina Winchester says as I shake her elegant, manicured hand. I smile politely, gazing around the marble hallway. Working here is my last chance to start fresh. I can pretend to be whoever I like. But I'll soon learn that the Winchesters' secrets are far more dangerous than my own.... Every day I clean the Winchesters' beautiful house top to bottom. I collect their daughter from school. And I cook a delicious meal for the whole family before heading up to eat alone in my tiny room on the top floor. I try to ignore how Nina makes a mess just to watch me clean it up. How she tells strange lies about her own daughter. And how her husband, Andrew, seems more broken every day. But as I look into Andrew's handsome brown eyes, so full of pain, it's hard not to imagine what it would be like to live Nina's life. The walk-in closet, the fancy car, the perfect husband. I only try on one of Nina's pristine white dresses once. Just to see what it's like. But she soon finds out...and by the time I realize my attic bedroom door only locks from the outside, it's far too late. But I reassure myself: The Winchesters don't know who I really am. They don't know what I'm capable of.... - The episode is brought to you by Alexandra Park BJJ. At Alexandra Park BJJ, we aim to be inclusive, everyone can benefit from this incredible art form, not just the athletic or ultra-competitive. So, if you want to develop core strength, build endurance and gain confidence, contact enquiries at alexandraparkbjj.co.uk or sign up to their beginner's course https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/martials-arts-course-for-beginners-bjj-brazilian-jiu-jitsu-tickets-738109313827 If you have thought about podcasting before and realized that you need a lot of different tools and services, those days are over. With Zencastr's all-in-one podcasting platform, you can create your podcast all in one place and distribute to Spotify, Apple, and other major destinations. Use my special link https://zen.ai/8-eGgE8Oov567U6ejorYZg to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. Support Audiobookish by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/audiobookish Find out more at https://audiobookish.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-8a93af for 40% off for 4 months, and support Audiobookish.
Episode Notes Notes go here We chat to Imogen Church and Alba Proko about all things audiobook and the upcoming #AudioFestival on the 22nd of November (head over to Bookouture's socials to participate). Imogen is an award-winning actor and scriptwriter, ex-Burlesque dancer, adoptive parent and lover of satire. Her debut novel Death and the Burlesque Maiden was published by Audible Originals in 2021 and her one-woman-full-cast-horror-comedy-audio-drama Boop! has just been released on XigXag. She narrates audiobooks like an absolute boss and she acts the pants off audio dramas in an array of roles, ranging from meglomaniac evil lizard queen to psychopathic steampunk engineer. She scriptwrites satire and horror comedy. https://www.imogenchurch.com Instagram: @imogenchurchgobshite https://twitter.com/ImogenChurch Alba is the head of audio publishing at Bookouture having joined in 2020 from Bonnier Books UK. She has worked on a variety of audiobooks over the past eight years, from bestselling celebrity memoirs to romantic fantasy with a bit of spice, some of which have been shortlisted and won audiobook awards. A big part of her job is casting narrators and overseeing production. https://bookouture.com/ The episode is brought to you by Alexandra Park BJJ. At Alexandra Park BJJ, we aim to be inclusive, everyone can benefit from this incredible art form, not just the athletic or ultra-competitive. So, if you want to develop core strength, build endurance and gain confidence, contact enquiries at alexandraparkbjj.co.uk or visit our website to attend a free class. http://www.alexandraparkbjj.co.uk/ If you have thought about podcasting before and realized that you need a lot of different tools and services, those days are over. With Zencastr's all-in-one podcasting platform, you can create your podcast all in one place and distribute to Spotify, Apple, and other major destinations. Use my special link https://zen.ai/8-eGgE8Oov567U6ejorYZg to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. https://www.patreon.com/Audiobookish https://ko-fi.com/audiobookish Support Audiobookish by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/audiobookish Find out more at https://audiobookish.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-8a93af for 40% off for 4 months, and support Audiobookish.
Episode Notes We review The Doctor's Wife by Daniel Hurst, the first in a trilogy of thrillers about a village doctor and his wife. Thanks to Jess from Bookouture for the ARC. About the book: He thinks his secret is safe. But she knows the truth.... My husband is a doctor. He's smart and charming, and everybody trusts him. Except me. On the surface, it looks like I have it all–the perfect marriage, the perfect husband, the perfect life. But it's far from the truth. Doctor Drew Devlin is not the respectable figure he makes out to be. The reason we moved to this beautiful, old property with a gorgeous view of the sea was because we needed to put our past behind us. It should've been a fresh start for us both. Except I've discovered my husband has been lying to me again. He's using the power he has in his job to mess with people's lives and to get exactly what he wants–no matter who it hurts. But he's underestimated me. I've had plenty of time, in this big, isolated house, to think about all of his mistakes. And my husband has no idea what's about to happen next.... The episode is brought to you by Alexandra Park BJJ. At Alexandra Park BJJ, we aim to be inclusive, everyone can benefit from this incredible art form, not just the athletic or ultra-competitive. So, if you want to develop core strength, build endurance and gain confidence, contact enquiries at alexandraparkbjj.co.uk or visit our website to attend a free class. http://www.alexandraparkbjj.co.uk/ If you have thought about podcasting before and realized that you need a lot of different tools and services, those days are over. With Zencastr's all-in-one podcasting platform, you can create your podcast all in one place and distribute to Spotify, Apple, and other major destinations. Use my special link https://zen.ai/8-eGgE8Oov567U6ejorYZg to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. https://www.patreon.com/Audiobookish https://ko-fi.com/audiobookish Support Audiobookish by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/audiobookish Find out more at https://audiobookish.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-8a93af for 40% off for 4 months, and support Audiobookish.
Tracey Enerson Wood loves discovering amazing women whose stories have been lost to history and bringing them to life for today's readers. Her debut novel, The Engineer's Wife, historical fiction about the woman who built the Brooklyn Bridge, is an international and USA Today bestseller. Her newest book, The President's Wife, is centered on Edith Bolling Wilson, the second wife of Woodrow Wilson. She is sometimes described as America's first woman President because of the role she played after the President's massive stroke in October 1919. Tracey has always had a writing bug. While working as a Registered Nurse, starting her own Interior Design company, raising two children, and bouncing around the world as a military wife, she indulged in her passion as a playwright, screenwriter and novelist. She has authored magazine columns and other non-fiction, written and directed plays of all lengths, including Grits, Fleas and Carrots, Rocks and Other Hard Places, Alone, and Fog. Her screenplays include Strike Three and Roebling's Bridge. Other passions include food and cooking, and honoring military heroes. A New Jersey native, she now lives with her family in Florida. Interviewer Jessica Hatch has a passion for writing laugh-out-loud fiction with a strong-beating heart. Her first novel, My Big Fake Wedding, debuted at #1 on Amazon's “Humorous American Literature” charts in August 2022. It went on to be a Lonely Victories Best Book of 2022, and her follow-up, How to Keep a Husband for Ten Days, was a BookLovr pick for spring 2023. Jessica has worked in book publishing since 2013. She has had bylines published in Writer's Digest, The Millions, and G*Mob Magazine, among others, and she is a proud alumna of the Mors Tua Vita Mea workshop in Sezze Romano, Italy. Before being acquired by Bookouture, her debut novel won a pitch slam at the Brooklyn Book Festival in 2018 and was workshopped by acclaimed author Rumaan Alam at Aspen Summer Words in 2019. Jessica was born outside of Richmond, Virginia, and now lives in Jacksonville, Florida, with her bartender husband, Paul, and their three cats. When she is not writing, you can find her jogging on the Riverwalk or planning her next international trip. Say hello on Instagram at @JessicaNHatch. Prepare for the Discussion Check out Tracey's work from the library! The Library Also Recommends For more excellent historical fiction, try these titles! The Woman at the Front, by Lecia Cornwall The Personal Librarian, by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray The Social Graces, by Renée Rosen --- Never miss an event! Sign up for email newsletters at https://bit.ly/JaxLibraryUpdates Jacksonville Public LibraryWebsite: https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jaxlibrary Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaxLibrary/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaxlibrary/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/jaxpubliclibraryfl Contact Us: jplpromotions@coj.net
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Best-selling psychological thriller author, Ruth Heald joins us this week to talk about her latest novel, her approach to writing and her partnership with Bookouture.Support the show on PatreonSupport the show on Patreon, chat with Jamie and other guests on the Discord server and get all of the episodes ad free.WriteMentorGet a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'.The Chosen Ones and Other TropesJamie, Melissa and Noami talk about the best and the worst writing tropes!BookshopClick here to find all of our guests' books as well as the desert island library over at bookshop.org.ZencastrClick on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr.
Historical fiction author, Suzanne Goldring drops by to talk about her writing, how after almost a decade of submitting she finally found her break in publishing with Bookouture and how she'd never planned to become an historical fiction writer!Support the show on PatreonSupport the show on Patreon, chat with Jamie and other guests on the Discord server and get all of the episodes ad free.WriteMentorGet a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'.The Chosen Ones and Other TropesJamie, Melissa and Noami talk about the best and the worst writing tropes!BookshopClick here to find all of our guests' books as well as the desert island library over at bookshop.org.ZencastrClick on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr.
Beatriz Williams is the New York Times, USA Today, and internationally bestselling author of Our Woman in Moscow, The Summer Wives, Her Last Flight, The Golden Hour, The Secret Life of Violet Grant, A Hundred Summers, and several other works of historical fiction, including four novels in collaboration with fellow bestselling authors Karen White and Lauren Willig. A graduate of Stanford University with an MBA in Finance from Columbia University, Beatriz worked as a communications and corporate strategy consultant in New York and London before her first novel was published in 2012. Beatriz's books have won numerous awards, have been translated into more than a dozen languages, and appear regularly in bestseller lists around the world. Born in Seattle, Washington, Beatriz now lives near the Connecticut shore with her husband and four children, where she divides her time between writing and laundry. Reviews "Williams' particular gift as a writer is peeling back the pages of history to breathe life into the interior lives of women — how they lived, loved, and lost within the expectations and limitations of their time." — Entertainment Weekly "I think Williams is writing the best historical fiction out there. It's lush with period detail but feels immediate." — Elin Hilderbrand Interviewer Jessica Hatch has a passion for writing laugh-out-loud fiction with a strong-beating heart. Her first novel, My Big Fake Wedding debuted at #1 on Amazon's “Humorous American Literature” charts in August 2022. It went on to be a Lonely Victories Best Book of 2022, and her follow-up, How to Keep a Husband for Ten Days, was a BookLovr pick for spring 2023. Before being acquired by Bookouture, her debut novel won a pitch slam at the Brooklyn Book Festival in 2018 and was workshopped by acclaimed author Rumaan Alam at Aspen Summer Words in 2019. Jessica has worked in book publishing since 2013. She has had bylines published in Writer's Digest, The Millions, and G*Mob Magazine, among others, and she is a proud alumna of the Mors Tua Vita Mea workshop in Sezze Romano, Italy. Jessica was born outside of Richmond, Virginia, and now lives in Jacksonville, Florida, with her bartender husband, Paul, and their three cats. When she is not writing, you can find her jogging on the Riverwalk or planning her next international trip. Say hello on Instagram at @JessicaNHatch. Reading Recommendations Check out Beatriz's historical fiction from the library! --- Never miss an event! Sign up for email newsletters at https://bit.ly/JaxLibraryUpdates Jacksonville Public LibraryWebsite: https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jaxlibrary Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaxLibrary/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaxlibrary/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/jaxpubliclibraryfl Contact Us: jplpromotions@coj.net
Our podcast this week features Sharon Peterson (The Do-Over, Bookouture, August 2022). Tempted to give up writing when faced with raising four children (two with special needs), a downsized husband hospitalized with COVID, and the loss of her house in a natural disaster, Sharon turned to blogging as free therapy and with a sense of humor, a dose of humility and a tendency to overshare, discovered a community of bookstagrammers, a loyal agent, and a supportive writing home in WFWA and wound up with a two-book contract with a division of Hatchette. Sharon M. Peterson is a former middle school teacher and has the personality to prove it. One of her favorite quotes is from Steinbeck's Grapes of Wrath: “It was her habit to build up laughter out of inadequate materials.” She strives to tackle life that way and create characters who do the same. She lives in Washington with her husband and four children, including two autistic sons. She has one cat, two dogs, one tattoo, and an intense fear of poodles (don't ask). Sharon is the author of The Do-Over and The Fake Out, both romantic comedies. She can usually be found hunched over her computer, creating characters and stories she hopes you'll love as much as she does. To learn more about Sharon, click here.
In this episode, Tetyana joins us late. If you are interested in the Chris & Chris chat, along with WCCS news, then listen on. If you would just like to hear the awesome Tetyana story, skip to around 25 mins. However, we urge you to listen to it all! Tetyana Denford is a Ukrainian-American author and freelance writer. She is also a translator for Frontline News, has written and edited articles for magazines in NY and the UK, is featured in The Telegraph and The New York Times, and speaks several languages.She grew up with her Ukrainian heritage at the forefront of her childhood, and it led to her being fascinated with how storytellers in various cultures passed down their lives to future generations; life stories are where we learn about ourselves, each other, and are the things that matter most, in a world where things move so quickly.Her novel, Motherland (now being relaunched as The Child of Ukraine), is based on an incredible family secret that was revealed by her maternal grandmother, Yulia, only recently, and has been described by people as 'haunting', 'powerful', and 'a fragile and hopeful story of an immigrant family'. It was longlisted for the Readers Digest Self-Published Book Awards, and has been met with critical global acclaim.Her 'conversation books' were published in 2021-2022 and are a series of three themed, handbag-sized books of poetry and prose, designed to help the reader reframe subjects in a way that can help them find hope, magic, empowerment, and love.Her current book, The Child of Ukraine (previously known as Motherland), was relaunched by Bookouture (an imprint of Hachette Books) in July 2022, and a new historical novel will be out in the summer of 2023.Tetyana grew up in a small town in New York, has lived in Italy and the UK, and currently lives in New York with her husband and three children.Her latest novel is The Soldier's Child: A powerful and heartbreaking WW2 saga based on a true story.The blurb:Ukraine, 1941. War has ripped Katya's country and heart in two. When her first love and the father of her child, a young Hungarian soldier, is killed in battle she thinks her heart couldn't break any more. But when she discovers she is pregnant, she is forced to give their beautiful son away.Then two soldiers knock down her door and force her into a truck. Katya is terrified, but as she is driven away to a labor camp her spirit remains strong. Because as she looks out the tiny window at the barren winter landscape she thinks only of her little Alexander…She knows she must find a way to escape if she can ever see him again. But will she ever be reunited with her precious son? Or will they be torn apart forever by the war that has already taken so much?Based on an incredible true story, this is an emotional and gripping novel of family, love and the unwavering strength of hope. Perfect for fans of Kristin Hannah, Beneath A Scarlet Sky, and All the Light We Cannot See.#Tetyanadenford #TetyanadenfordAuthor #Ukraine #War #Ukrainewar #WritingProcess #Interview #BookLovers #CreativeWriting #InspiringConversations #SuccessStory ______________________________________Find out more: www.TheWritingCommunityChatShow.ComTHE WCCS – TOGETHER AS ONE WE GET IT DONE!If you would like to advertise your #book on the show, to enroll in a book launch interview, or to have a WCCS social media shout out, visit here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheWCCSFOLLOW US► Our website – https://www.thewritingcommunitychatshow.com► Universal link – https://linktr.ee/TheWCCS► Buy the show a coffee – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheWCCS► Use hashtag TheWritingCommunityChatShow or TheWCCS on social media to keep us current. This show will only succeed with your support!► Support us through Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/WCCS► For our FIVERR affiliate link click here (we will earn a little from you signing up through our link and more if you use the service. We back this service and have used it with great results! – https://fvrr.co/32SB6cs► For our PRO #WRITING AID affiliate link click here – https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=15286Hey! We have spent 3 years using StreamYard. You can see how much we love its features, and how we can make it look great for live streaming. We are huge fans and they are constantly improving their service. Check it out with our link and we could earn from referrals!https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4835638006775808This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5445493/advertisement
Bestselling author Ann is also a leading journalist in Ireland, Ann O'Loughlin has covered all major news events of the last three decades. Ann spent most of her career with Independent Newspapers and is now a senior journalist with the Irish Examiner newspaper. Ann has also lived in India. Originally from the west of Ireland she now lives on the east coast with her husband and two children. The Judge's Wife was shortlisted in the Epic Romantic Novel category of the 2017 RoNA awards. The Ballroom Cafe and The Judge's Wife were both bestsellers for several weeks in Ireland. Ann's books have been translated into eleven languages.The Irish House is Ann's latest novel and is out with Bookouture on 14th April.You can find it here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0BS6ZR7LF/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0#AnnLoughlin #NationalNewspaperJournalist #Author #TheIrishHouse #Ireland #Writer #Author #Inspiration #WritingProcess #Interview #BookLovers #Journalism #CreativeWriting #InspiringConversations #SuccessStory______________________________________Find out more: www.TheWritingCommunityChatShow.ComTHE WCCS – TOGETHER AS ONE WE GET IT DONE!If you would like to advertise your #book on the show, to enroll in a book launch interview, or to have a WCCS social media shout out, visit here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheWCCSFOLLOW US► Our website – https://www.thewritingcommunitychatshow.com► Universal link – https://linktr.ee/TheWCCS► Buy the show a coffee – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheWCCS► Use hashtag TheWritingCommunityChatShow or TheWCCS on social media to keep us current. This show will only succeed with your support!► Support us through Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/WCCS► For our FIVERR affiliate link click here (we will earn a little from you signing up through our link and more if you use the service. We back this service and have used it with great results! – https://fvrr.co/32SB6cs► For our PRO #WRITING AID affiliate link click here – https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=15286Hey! We have spent 3 years using StreamYard. You can see how much we love its features, and how we can make it look great for live streaming. We are huge fans and they are constantly improving their service. Check it out with our link and we could earn from referrals!https://streamyard.com/pal/4835638006775808
Our guest this week is Jen Craven (Best Years of Your Life, Indie published, August 2022). Listen in as we discuss why she decided on an academic setting for her debut, the pluses of indie publishing, the importance of professionalism when it comes to book covers, how she used comparable authors to formulate her own marketing plan, and how she's found her niche writing about characters where one decision changes everything. Jen Craven is the author of emotional and suspenseful women's fiction, stories where one decision changes everything. A former college instructor, she loves dark campus novels, which led to her contemporary debut, “Best Years of Your Life.” Her writing style blends poignancy with drama to create what-would-you-do narratives of the human experience. In March 2023, she signed a 2-book deal with Bookouture, scheduled for publication in fall 2023 and spring 2024. Aside from fiction, Jen has personal essay bylines in national outlets, including The Washington Post, Huffington Post, Today's Parent, Scary Mommy and many more. She writes from northwestern Pennsylvania, where she lives with her husband and three children. When not working on her books, she can be found thrift shopping, taking long walks, and beating her kids in backgammon. To learn more about Jen, click here.
Episode 89—Unravelling The Layers of Intrigue: A Crime Writers' Quest for Unconventional Inspiration with Zoë Sharp.In this episode, Pete and Laura head over to The Writers' Room to chat with Derbyshire Author Zoë Sharp.We are back in the writers' room and we have a guest in our hot seat this week! Derbyshire author Zoë Sharp. We meet recently at the Authors Assemble event in Buxton.Zoë Sharp spent her childhood living aboard a catamaran on the northwest coast of England. She opted out of mainstream education at twelve and wrote her first novel at fifteen. She began writing the Charlie Fox crime thriller series after receiving death-threats in the course of her work as a photojournalist. Nominated for many awards, they used her work in a Danish school text book, inspired an original song and music video, and is being optioned for TV and film. She is currently writing a new mystery thriller series for Bookouture. This began with The Last Time She Died, which is set in Derbyshire.When not working on her novels or short stories, you can find Zoë improvising weapons out of everyday objects, renovating houses, or international pet-sitting. Pete and Laura ask Zoë:Tell us a little about your journey from that 15-year-old who wrote a book to the prolific author of today. How did you develop your writing skills and find your unique voice as an author, and what steps did you take to improve your craft over time? How does your experience as a photojournalist influence your approach to writing, and what unique perspectives or skills did you bring to the table because of your background? What were some of the biggest challenges you faced when transitioning from visual storytelling to written storytelling?What unique challenges and opportunities do you face as a writer in the crime fiction genre, and how do you approach storytelling in this genre?Describe to us Charlie Fox. How did you develop her character over time? What advice would you give to aspiring writers who are interested in exploring the crime fiction genre?Can you walk us through your typical writing process, from idea generation to finished manuscript? How do you approach each stage of the process? What can readers expect from your upcoming books, and what new challenges and adventures can they look forward to experiencing?Interesting more in the crime writing work of Zoë? Check out the following links:Author website: https://www.zoesharp.com/Author Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ZoeSharpAuthorAuthor Twitter page: https://twitter.com/authorzoesharpAuthor Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/authorzoesharp/Author Goodreads page: https://www.goodreads.com/authorzoesharpWe would love to hear from you. Please let us know about your self-publishing questions, problems or ideas. We want to hear from you! info@derbyshirewritingschool.comSend us a voice message.Thanks for listening!
In this special deep dive episode we speak to Jenny Geras, Managing Director at Bookouture. Jenny tell us what it is that makes this innovative digital first publisher so different, and she answers our listener questions on submissions, the difference in trends with digital and physical books, and if it pays to be prolific.
Best-selling contemporary and historical women's fiction author, Soraya Lane joins Jamie this week to talk about her latest book, having over forty published novels and the differences between traditional publishing and digital first publishing.Support the show on PatreonSigning up to the Patreon will give you access to the Discord server, where you'll be able to interact directly with Jamie as well as many of the previous agents, authors and editors who have been on the show. You'll also be able to see who the upcoming guests are and put forward questions for Jamie to ask them.WriteMentorGet a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'.The Chosen Ones and Other TropesJamie, Melissa and Noami talk about the best and the worst writing tropes!BookshopClick here to find all of our guests' books as well as the desert island library over at bookshop.org.ZencastrClick on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr.
Best-selling and award winning historical fiction author Angela Petch is on this episode, talking about her Italian inspirations, her writing journey and working with Bookouture.Support the show on PatreonSigning up to the Patreon will give you access to the Discord server, where you'll be able to interact directly with Jamie as well as many of the previous agents, authors and editors who have been on the show. You'll also be able to see who the upcoming guests are and put forward questions for Jamie to ask them.WriteMentorGet a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'.The Chosen Ones and Other TropesJamie, Melissa and Noami talk about the best and the worst writing tropes!BookshopClick here to find all of our guests' books as well as the desert island library over at bookshop.org.ZencastrClick on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr.
Digital-first publisher Bookouture are now applying their publishing model to science fiction and fantasy with their new imprint Second Sky. We speak to consultant associate publisher Jack Renninson who tells us what Second Sky is looking for, and he answers our listener questions on submissions, pitching to Second Sky, and what's to come in the near future.
Hello all! We hope you're well. We had a lovely conversation with Northern rom-com author Danielle Owen Jones about her latest novel, Stuck with Him, and we were joined by her wonderful publicist from Bookouture, Jess Readett! Both Danielle and Jess are from the North and we had a great chat about author-publicist relationships, BookTok, and romance fiction! Grab a cuppa and snuggle up for this wholesome chat. Stuck With Him is available to buy now! Mentioned in the episode: Jessica Andrews Sarah Moss Wild Water Women by Ellie Wood Bingo Hall Detectives by Jonathan Whitelaw After Everything You Did by Stephanie Sowden
Is it time to reinvent yourself into a published novelist? Jessica Payne is a mum, author and the host of #MomsWritersClub on Twitter and YouTube. And just a few years ago, she wasn't any of that. Jessica came to writing after already building a career in healthcare as a nurse practitioner. Though she has created a pretty impressive new author life for herself in a fairly short amount of time, don't be fooled. Jessica's debut novel, Make Me Disappear, a psychological thriller releasing next month by Bookouture, wasn't her first crack at novel-writing. The book that landed her an agent was actually her fourth. In this episode she shares the secret to her success: applying what didn't work in her earlier manuscripts to refine her genre and voice, leveraging her lived experience in healthcare and above all, never giving up on herself. She also shares tips on becoming a high-performing writer gleaned from her role supporting other mums through the #MomsWritersClub. Connect with Jessica via website (https://jessicapayne.net) or on Twitter @authorjesspayne. Connect with the These Mums Write Community Join the These Mums Write Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesemumswrite/ Get my freebie guide on creating more time to write: https://www.subscribepage.com/tipsforfindingtimetowrite Find out about upcoming workshops on creativity and writing for mums by joining my newsletter: https://www.subscribepage.com/c1z8b4
Mel Sherratt grew up in Stoke and never believed she would actually ever be an author, even though she loved escaping into books. She worked as a housing officer and saw real-life in a way she'd never forget. This would later inspire the story lines in her books. After years of submitting to agents hoping to get a traditional publishing deal, Mel decided to do it herself and publish her own novels. After the first year she had sold more than two hundred thousand books. Agents came to her and she had the book deal she'd always wanted. Her books have now sold more than 1.8 million copies. She writes crime books under her name and women's fiction under the pen-name of Marcie Steele. She has had book deals with Thomas Mercer, Bookouture and Avon. But now, in another Next Chapter Mel has decided to publish her latest book Broken Promises by herself again, using everything she has learned during her years in the traditional world. Mel's story has been such an inspiration to me – especially on the days when rejections came in from agents and you feel nobody will ever want to read your stories. But Mel shows us there is always another way, whatever your Next Chapter may be. To find out more about Mel and her latest book Broken Promises released today (!) : https://melsherratt.co.uk/ And of course you can keep up to date with me here (just in case you've forgotten) https://www.elliebarkerwrites.com/
www.georgina-cross-author.com/ After graduating from Louisiana State University, I enjoyed a career in television news, marketing & communications and worked 9 years in business development/bid & proposal for an aerospace & defense contractor before joining the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce as the Workforce Development Director. I also founded Susie's Wish non-profit in 2015 which sends patients with life threatening illnesses to the beach, named in honor of our best friend and former TV news reporter Susie Edwards. Married to David, we spend our weekends filled with basketball tournaments, scary movies, and trying new restaurants with our combined family of four sons. I'm represented by my agent Rachel Beck with Liza Dawson Associates with my suspense appealing to readers of The Good Girl by Mary Kubica, Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell, The Mother-in-Law by Sally Hepworth, and The Marriage Lie by Kimberly Belle. I'm the author of NANNY NEEDED published with Bantam, Penguin Random House, and the bestselling author of THE STEPDAUGHTER, and THE MISSING WOMAN published by Bookouture, Hachette Publishing. VOX VOMITUS: Sometimes, it's not what goes right in the writing process, it's what goes horribly wrong. Host/Literary horror novelist Jennifer Anne Gordon with help from her co-host/author Allison Martine, chat with some of the best authors of the day. www.jenniferannegordon.com www.afictionalhubbard.com @copyrighted by the Authors on the Air Global Radio Network
http://www.georgina-cross-author.com/ After graduating from Louisiana State University, I enjoyed a career in television news, marketing & communications and worked 9 years in business development/bid & proposal for an aerospace & defense contractor before joining the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce as the Workforce Development Director. I also founded Susie's Wish non-profit in 2015 which sends patients with life threatening illnesses to the beach, named in honor of our best friend and former TV news reporter Susie Edwards. Married to David, we spend our weekends filled with basketball tournaments, scary movies, and trying new restaurants with our combined family of four sons. I'm represented by my agent Rachel Beck with Liza Dawson Associates with my suspense appealing to readers of The Good Girl by Mary Kubica, Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell, The Mother-in-Law by Sally Hepworth, and The Marriage Lie by Kimberly Belle. I'm the author of NANNY NEEDED published with Bantam, Penguin Random House, and the bestselling author of THE STEPDAUGHTER, and THE MISSING WOMAN published by Bookouture, Hachette Publishing. VOX VOMITUS: Sometimes, it's not what goes right in the writing process, it's what goes horribly wrong. Host/Literary horror novelist Jennifer Anne Gordon with help from her co-host/author Allison Martine, chat with some of the best authors of the day. www.jenniferannegordon.com www.afictionalhubbard.com @copyrighted by the Authors on the Air Global Radio Network
http://www.georgina-cross-author.com/ After graduating from Louisiana State University, I enjoyed a career in television news, marketing & communications and worked 9 years in business development/bid & proposal for an aerospace & defense contractor before joining the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce as the Workforce Development Director. I also founded Susie's Wish non-profit in 2015 which sends patients with life threatening illnesses to the beach, named in honor of our best friend and former TV news reporter Susie Edwards. Married to David, we spend our weekends filled with basketball tournaments, scary movies, and trying new restaurants with our combined family of four sons. I'm represented by my agent Rachel Beck with Liza Dawson Associates with my suspense appealing to readers of The Good Girl by Mary Kubica, Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell, The Mother-in-Law by Sally Hepworth, and The Marriage Lie by Kimberly Belle. I'm the author of NANNY NEEDED published with Bantam, Penguin Random House, and the bestselling author of THE STEPDAUGHTER, and THE MISSING WOMAN published by Bookouture, Hachette Publishing. VOX VOMITUS: Sometimes, it's not what goes right in the writing process, it's what goes horribly wrong. Host/Literary horror novelist Jennifer Anne Gordon with help from her co-host/author Allison Martine, chat with some of the best authors of the day. www.jenniferannegordon.com www.afictionalhubbard.com @copyrighted by the Authors on the Air Global Radio Network
Troll farms, Twitter, doxxing, detective dogs and serial killers…you'll hear all about this and more from author L.A. Larkin in this episode about her crime writing, including her latest thriller Widow's Island. Widow's Island is about Dr Stephanie Miller, a renowned scientist who moves with her teenage daughter to a remote island in Washington after her war hero husband dies. It's a new start for them but lurking constantly is Stephanie's fear that the biggest mistake of her life will be revealed. Your host is Emily Webb Follow Emily on Twitter https://twitter.com/emilybwebbInstagram https://instagram.com/emilywebbcrimeTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@emilywebbcrimeFacebook facebook.com/emily.webb.podcaster.authorWebsite: https://www.emilywebbcrime.com/ Emily is the author of Angels of Death: Doctors and Nurses Who Kill http://clandestinepress.net/products/angels-of-death Thanks to this week's guest L.A. Larkin. Widow's Island is published by Bookouture. Find out more about L.A. Larkin at https://lalarkin.com/ She also writes as Louisa Bennet with the Monty Dog Detective books https://montydogdetective.com/ Purchase Widow's Island in our Bookshop https://australiantruecrimepodcast.com/shop/ Listen on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/killer-content-with-emily-webb/id1539843342 Listen on Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9yc3MuYWNhc3QuY29tL2NyaW1lLWZpY3Rpb24tZnJpZGF5 Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1gxxA7IcoTIcarh6sPgbEI Thank you for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Welcome to episode eleven of Unleash Your Creative Magic. This week I'm giving you an update on where I am with the deadline for my next book, my newest book which is also released this week and writing news.It's just a short episode, thanks for listening and if you'd be so kind as to leave a review :)https://lovethepodcast.com/yourcreativemagicThe Hiding Place The Hiding Place: An absolutely heart-stopping crime thriller (Detective Morgan Brookes Book 3) eBook: Phifer, Helen: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle StoreHelen Phifer BooksAmazon.co.uk: Helen Phifer: Books, Biography, Blogs, Audiobooks, Kindle
Beth worsdell interviews crime and psychological thriller author, Valerie Keogh on The Witty Writers Show. Talking about where her inspiration comes from, her research for her books, and shares the news about her upcoming and anticipated new novel release. Valerie's Bio: Valerie started to write several years ago. She self-published eight crime novels and one psychological thriller before signing a two-book contract with Bookouture in March 2018. The first of these, Secrets Between Us, is available now and the second is due in Feb 2019. She is a registered nurse with a degree in English and a Masters in American Literature. Recently she has given up nursing to concentrate on her writing career. Watch The Witty Writers Show live interviews here: Youtube Facebook Website Facebook group for writers and author: WRITER BETTER AUTHOR SMARTER #thewittywritersshow #authorinterview #BethWorsdell #writingcommunity #bookstagram #tipsforwriters #tipsforauthors #adviceforwriters #books #adviceforauthors #tipsandadviceforwriters #writeanovel #writeabook #crime #crimefiction #psychologicalthriller #thrillers #crimebooks --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/beth-worsdell-author/message
We have a BONUS show for you! Author DREW DAVIES is an author published by Bookouture and he writes funny, romantic heartwarming stories. He has a fantastic short vlog on Twitter where he breakdown his word of the day. A fantastic quick watch for any writer. And despite the name Davies and March the 1st being St Davids day, Drew is NOT Welsh! His latest book is called With or Without You It could have happened to anyone. But it happened to my husband. Wendy's life can be neatly divided into two. After her husband's car accident, and his coma, she is left to put together the pieces of their marriage. But should she feel guilty about living while his life is on pause? And when – if – he wakes up, will he still love the person she has become? Not ONLY is this a bonus show, but CJ will also be joined by a special guest host KRISTEN BAILEY! As a fellow Bookouture author she will know exactly what questions to ask and we hope, have stories to tell! Join us Monday the 1st of March 2021 at 8pm UK time for a LIVE fun interactive chat show! FOLLOW US ► Our website - https://www.thewritingcommunitychatshow.com ► Universal link - https://linktr.ee/TheWCCS ► Use hashtag #TheWritingCommunityChatShow or #TheWCCS on social media to keep us current. This show will only succeed with your support! ► Support us through #Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/WCCS?fan_landing=true ► Become the sponsor of a show by the BEER TOKEN BOOK PROMOTION - https://www.thewritingcommunitychatshow.com/buy-us-a-beer Todays BEER TOKEN BOOK PROMOTION sponsor is ► Dale Roberts. @selfpubwithdale. BOOK - The Amazon Self Publisher: How to Sell More Books on Amazon. "Practical content regarding keyword research, promotional strategies and getting reviews." You wrote the book. And now it's published. But you're not getting any sales! What gives?! Most people would have you believe self-publishing on Amazon is easy. Yet, why aren't you seeing the results? Please support the authors that support this show and check out Dales book. Thank you. We really appreciate you being part of our family. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/writingcommunitychatshow/support
Sheryl Browne joins the Chris's on the Friady Night Chat Show. Bestselling Author, Sheryl Browne, writes taut, twisty psychological thriller. A member of the Crime Writers' Association and the Romantic Novelists' Association, Sheryl has several books published and two short stories in Birmingham City University anthologies where she completed her MA in Creative Writing. Sheryl has also obtained a Certificate of Achievement in Forensic Science and - according to readers - she makes an excellent psychopath. Sheryl's latest psychological thriller THE NEW GIRLFRIEND comes to you from fabulous BOOKOUTURE. Her previous works include the DI Matthew Adams Crime Thriller series, along with contemporary fiction novels, The Rest of My Life and Learning to Love published by ChocLit. Sheryl lives in Worcestershire UK with her husband and her timid rescue dog, Brie, whose little back legs were pinned after a road accident. She expects her family to grow, however. imminent arrivals being other rescue dogs with disabilities who need that extra special bit of love and care. To find out more about Sheryl's novels, go to www.facebook.com/SherylBrowne.Author/ or follow @SherylBrowne on Twitter. To find out more about Sheryl, go to www.sherylbrowne.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/writingcommunitychatshow/support
Meet the Thriller Author: Interviews with Writers of Mystery, Thriller, and Suspense Books
Noelle Holten is an award-winning blogger at Crime Book Junkie. She is the PR & Social Media Manager for Bookouture, a leading digital publisher in the UK, and worked as a Senior Probation Officer for eighteen years. Dead Inside was her debut novel and the start of a new series featuring DC Maggie Jamieson. The... The post MTTA 117: Noelle Holten appeared first on Meet the Thriller Author.
Meet the Thriller Author: Interviews with Writers of Mystery, Thriller, and Suspense Books
Noelle Holten is an award-winning blogger at Crime Book Junkie. She is the PR & Social Media Manager for Bookouture, a leading digital publisher in the UK, and worked as a Senior Probation Officer for eighteen years. Dead Inside was her debut novel and the start of a new series featuring DC Maggie Jamieson. The... The post MTTA 117: Noelle Holten appeared first on Meet the Thriller Author.
Number one bestselling author Caroline Mitchell recently Tweeted that she had sold a million copies of her books since first getting published in 2013. Writing on her commute, Caroline started out by setting herself daily goals and moved from never having written before, to self-publishing, to awards and deals with Bookouture and Thomas & Mercer. It's an inspiring story and it all started… with an exorcism. To support the show go to bestsellerexperiment.com/support Our novel Back To Reality is out now bestsellerexperiment.com/backtoreality
Number one bestselling author Caroline Mitchell recently Tweeted that she had sold a million copies of her books since first getting published in 2013. Writing on her commute, Caroline started out by setting herself daily goals and moved from never having written before, to self-publishing, to awards and deals with Bookouture and Thomas & Mercer. […] The post EP256: Caroline Mitchell and the Law of Attraction appeared first on The Bestseller Experiment.
Somaliland’s first midwife, first Foreign Minister and former First Lady, Edna Adan Ismail tells us what galvanised her campaign to end the practice of FGM and why now in her 80s she still works at the hospital she helped to build in her homeland. We discuss the rise and fall of the bonkbuster with the author Lauren Milne Henderson, Maisie Lawrence editor at Bookouture and Sareeta Domingo editor at Mills and Boon. The Composer Errollyn Wallen’s work stretches back four decades, she tells us about her latest work with the BBC Proms. A new orchestral work titled This Frame is Part of the Painting. We talk about the impact of The Country Girls by the Irish author Edna O’Brien. It was banned by the Irish Censorship Board and burned publically in her hometown when it was first published. We hear from Lin Coghlan who has adapted it for radio and from the literary critic Alex Clark. How should you talk about the subject of race and racism to your children? Behavioural Scientist Dr Pragya Agarwal and blogger Freddie Harrel tell us about their personal experiences. We discuss the latest show from Zoo Nation Youth Tales of the Turntables with dancer Portia Oti and Director and Choreographer Carrie-Anne Ingrouille. Presented by Jenni Murray Producer: Rabeka Nurmahomed Editor: Lucinda Montefiore
Alison May is an award-winning author, an adult education tutor, a member of the Society of Authors and she has worked with authors that have gone on to be published by Harpercollins, Bookouture and Head of Zeus. She gives us advice on picking the right creative writing courses, what to look for in a tutor, and how the process works for writers of all levels. To support the show go to bestsellerexperiment.com/support Our novel Back To Reality is out now bestsellerexperiment.com/backtoreality
Alison May is an award-winning author, an adult education tutor, a member of the Society of Authors and she has worked with authors that have gone on to be published by Harpercollins, Bookouture and Head of Zeus. She gives us advice on picking the right creative writing courses, what to look for in a tutor, […] The post EP215: Tutoring and Mentoring with Alison May appeared first on The Bestseller Experiment.
Kim Nash, award-winning novelist, book blogger and PR manager at Bookouture answers our listener questions on blog tours, social media, newsletters, cover reveals, publicity, attending festivals, writing groups, book clubs, tips for blogging, blurbs, working with schools, and what authors can do to promote their books. To support the show go to bestsellerexperiment.com/support Our novel Back To Reality is out now bestsellerexperiment.com/backtoreality
Kim Nash, award-winning novelist, book blogger and PR manager at Bookouture answers our listener questions on blog tours, social media, newsletters, cover reveals, publicity, attending festivals, writing groups, book clubs, tips for blogging, blurbs, working with schools, and what authors can do to promote their books. PODCAST BUY Back to Reality – the novel from […] The post EP207: PR and Social Media Deep Dive with Kim Nash appeared first on The Bestseller Experiment.
Noelle Holten is a professional book reviewer with many years experience as a Senior Probation Officer. She's just joined Bookouture as Publicity and Social Media Manager and recently completed her first crime novel. Noelle has reviewed for Caffeine Nights Publishing Crime Club and Carina Crime Club and has even been fortunate enough to be put on a few publishers' reviewing lists. Never one to catch a breath, Noelle runs the award-winning CrimeBookJunkie blog. 1) Noelle's crime book review website: https://crimebookjunkie.co.uk/ 2) Follow Noelle on Twitter: https://twitter.com/nholten40 3) Interview with Noelle: Noelle Holten – Blogger in the Spotlight: https://portobellobookblog.com/2015/11/20/noelle-holton-blogger-in-the-spotlight/ 4) Interview with Noelle: Getting To Know…Noelle Holten: http://lifeofanerdishmum.blogspot.co.uk/2016/08/getting-to-knownoelle-holten.html 5) Interview with Crime Book Junkie, Noelle Holten: http://marktilbury.com/interview-with-crime-book-junkie-noelle-holten/ Talking points 1) Crime & Publishment event: http://www.crimeandpublishment.co.uk/ [Recommended!] 2) Bookouture: http://www.bookouture.com/ 3) Best Crime Books & More website from http://www.bestcrimebooksandmore.co.uk/ 4) I Love Reading: http://ilovereading1.weebly.com/ 5) Graham Smith: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Graham-Smith/e/B006FTIBBU/ [You can listen to Graham's podcast interview at https://self-publishing-journeys.com/episode-60-graham-smith/] 6) Caffeine Nights: http://www.caffeinenights.com/ 7) Britain's Next Bestseller: http://www.bnbsbooks.co.uk/ 8) Sarah Hardy's By The Letter Book Reviews https://bytheletterbookreviews.com/
Noelle Holten is a professional book reviewer with many years experience as a Senior Probation Officer. She's just joined Bookouture as Publicity and Social Media Manager and recently completed her first crime novel. Noelle has reviewed for Caffeine Nights Publishing Crime Club and Carina Crime Club and has even been fortunate enough to be put on a few publishers' reviewing lists. Never one to catch a breath, Noelle runs the award-winning CrimeBookJunkie blog. 1) Noelle's crime book review website: https://crimebookjunkie.co.uk/ 2) Follow Noelle on Twitter: https://twitter.com/nholten40 3) Interview with Noelle: Noelle Holten – Blogger in the Spotlight: https://portobellobookblog.com/2015/11/20/noelle-holton-blogger-in-the-spotlight/ 4) Interview with Noelle: Getting To Know…Noelle Holten: http://lifeofanerdishmum.blogspot.co.uk/2016/08/getting-to-knownoelle-holten.html 5) Interview with Crime Book Junkie, Noelle Holten: http://marktilbury.com/interview-with-crime-book-junkie-noelle-holten/ Talking points 1) Crime & Publishment event: http://www.crimeandpublishment.co.uk/ [Recommended!] 2) Bookouture: http://www.bookouture.com/ 3) Best Crime Books & More website from http://www.bestcrimebooksandmore.co.uk/ 4) I Love Reading: http://ilovereading1.weebly.com/ 5) Graham Smith: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Graham-Smith/e/B006FTIBBU/ [You can listen to Graham's podcast interview at https://self-publishing-journeys.com/episode-60-graham-smith/] 6) Caffeine Nights: http://www.caffeinenights.com/ 7) Britain's Next Bestseller: http://www.bnbsbooks.co.uk/ 8) Sarah Hardy's By The Letter Book Reviews https://bytheletterbookreviews.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/self-publishing-journeys/message
Angela Marsons discovered her love of writing at Primary School. She began to enter short story competitions in Writer's News resulting in a win and three short listed entries. Angela self-published two of her earlier works before concentrating on her true passion – Crime. After many, many submissions she signed an 8 book deal with Bookouture as their first crime author. Find Out More: Angela's website: http://angelamarsons-books.com/ Angela's Amazon Author page: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Angela-Marsons/e/B00J6D3914 Angela's Goodreads page: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7942666.Angela_Marsons Follow Angela on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AngelaMarsonsAuthor/ Angela's Twitter account: https://twitter.com/WriteAngie Talking points: Bookouture article announcing that Angela has sold over 2 million books: http://www.bookouture.com/2017/01/30/angela-marsons-sells-two-million-books/ The People's Friend: https://www.thepeoplesfriend.co.uk/ Kindle Direct Publishing: https://kdp.amazon.com/ Bonnier Publishing: https://bonnierpublishing.com/ Lorella Belli Literary Agency: http://www.lorellabelliagency.com/ The Festival of Writing is hosted by Writers' Workshop: http://www.writersworkshop.co.uk/events.html
Angela Marsons discovered her love of writing at Primary School. She began to enter short story competitions in Writer’s News resulting in a win and three short listed entries. Angela self-published two of her earlier works before concentrating on her true passion – Crime. After many, many submissions she signed an 8 book deal with Bookouture as their first crime author. Find Out More: Angela's website: http://angelamarsons-books.com/ Angela's Amazon Author page: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Angela-Marsons/e/B00J6D3914 Angela's Goodreads page: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7942666.Angela_Marsons Follow Angela on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AngelaMarsonsAuthor/ Angela's Twitter account: https://twitter.com/WriteAngie Talking points: Bookouture article announcing that Angela has sold over 2 million books: http://www.bookouture.com/2017/01/30/angela-marsons-sells-two-million-books/ The People's Friend: https://www.thepeoplesfriend.co.uk/ Kindle Direct Publishing: https://kdp.amazon.com/ Bonnier Publishing: https://bonnierpublishing.com/ Lorella Belli Literary Agency: http://www.lorellabelliagency.com/ The Festival of Writing is hosted by Writers' Workshop: http://www.writersworkshop.co.uk/events.html --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/self-publishing-journeys/message
Ep#51: Welcome to Ask ALLi, the Self-Publishing Advice Podcast from the Alliance of Independent Authors. In a monthly salon type discussion, Orna Ross, Director of the Alliance of Independent Authors and Joanna Penn, of TheCreativePenn.com, talk about the latest tools and trends of interest to emerging and experienced self-publishing authors. Topics discussed this week include: Orna and Jo are back from travels (in San Francisco and New Zealand) and they discuss the international scene and what they experienced while touring The latest report from Author Earnings. News of Kobo Plus launching in the Netherlands The purchase of Bookouture by Hachett The importance of author self-empowerment. Our weekly Self-Publishing Advice broadcast is brought to you by ALLi, the Alliance of Independent Authors. This Advanced Self-Publishing Salon is one of four regular shows, which include an ALLi Member Q&A, a beginners' salon and a special guest highlight presentation from the Indie Author Fringe, ALLi’s free online author conference. Find more author advice, tips and tools at our self-publishing advice center, www.selfpublishingadvice.org. And, if you haven’t already, we invite you to join our organization and become a self-publishing ally. You can do that at www.allianceindependentauthors.org. Now, go write and publish. About the Hosts Joanna Penn is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling thriller author, as well as writing non-fiction for authors. She is also a professional speaker and entrepreneur, voted as one of The Guardian UK Top 100 creative professionals 2013. She spent 13 years as a business IT consultant in large corporations across the globe before becoming a full-time author-entrepreneur in September 2011. Connect with Joanna on Twitter @thecreativepenn Orna Ross launched the Alliance of Independent Authors at the London Book Fair in 2012. Her work for ALLi has seen her named as one of The Bookseller’s “100 top people in publishing”. She also publishes poetry, fiction and nonfiction, and is greatly excited by the democratising, empowering potential of author-publishing. Connect with Orna on Twitter @OrnaRoss
Ep#49: Welcome to Ask ALLi, the Self-Publishing Advice Podcast from the Alliance of Independent Authors. In a monthly salon type discussion, Orna Ross, Director of the Alliance of Independent Authors and Joanna Penn, of TheCreativePenn.com, talk about the latest tools and trends of interest to emerging and experienced self-publishing authors. Topics discussed this week include: Orna and Jo are back from travels (in San Francisco and New Zealand) and they discuss the international scene and what they experienced while touring The latest report from Author Earnings. News of Kobo Plus launching in the Netherlands The purchase of Bookouture by Hachett The importance of author self-empowerment. Our weekly Self-Publishing Advice broadcast is brought to you by ALLi, the Alliance of Independent Authors. This Advanced Self-Publishing Salon is one of four regular shows, which include an ALLi Member Q&A, a beginners' salon and a special guest highlight presentation from the Indie Author Fringe, ALLi’s free online author conference. Find more author advice, tips and tools at our self-publishing advice center, www.selfpublishingadvice.org. And, if you haven’t already, we invite you to join our organization and become a self-publishing ally. You can do that at www.allianceindependentauthors.org. Now, go write and publish. About the Hosts Joanna Penn is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling thriller author, as well as writing non-fiction for authors. She is also a professional speaker and entrepreneur, voted as one of The Guardian UK Top 100 creative professionals 2013. She spent 13 years as a business IT consultant in large corporations across the globe before becoming a full-time author-entrepreneur in September 2011. Connect with Joanna on Twitter @thecreativepenn Orna Ross launched the Alliance of Independent Authors at the London Book Fair in 2012. Her work for ALLi has seen her named as one of The Bookseller’s “100 top people in publishing”. She also publishes poetry, fiction and nonfiction, and is greatly excited by the democratising, empowering potential of author-publishing. Connect with Orna on Twitter @OrnaRoss Orna Ross and Joanna Penn launch the first episode of their Self-Publishing Salon. This month we welcomed the launch of our Self-Publishing Salon with Orna and Joanna. Usually this duo hosts our month Ask ALLi Q&A event to answer Member's self-publishing questions, but this Salon has a new format and instead of answering Member questions, they're having a conversation about what's going on in the publishing industry and about their own indie author events and experiences. Whereas our month Ask ALLi Q&A is aimed at emerging and experienced indie authors, the topics discussed in our Salon events will be skewed towards the more experienced authors who have already mastered industry terms and are familiar with the basics of self-publishing. Topics discussed this month are Digital Book World, The Data Guy, ISBNs, Audio books, Niche Markets, Box Sets, Pronoun, Microsoft, and Kobo. Visit our Membership site: http://allianceindependentauthors.org Visit our Self-Publishing Advice Centre http://selfpublishingadvice.org
Kerry Fisher spent half her life talking about writing a novel, then several years at Candis magazine reviewing other people's. It wasn't until she took some online courses with the University of California that the dream started to morph into reality, culminating in the self-publishing of The Class Ceiling. The Avon imprint of HarperCollins picked it up and retitled it The School Gate Survival Guide, publishing in summer 2014. Kerry's second book, The Island Escape, came out in May 2015. It won first prize at the York Festival of Writing for the opening line: ‘I was wearing the wrong bra for sitting in a police cell'. Her latest novel, After the Lie, was published by Bookouture in April 2016.
Kerry Fisher spent half her life talking about writing a novel, then several years at Candis magazine reviewing other people’s. It wasn’t until she took some online courses with the University of California that the dream started to morph into reality, culminating in the self-publishing of The Class Ceiling. The Avon imprint of HarperCollins picked it up and retitled it The School Gate Survival Guide, publishing in summer 2014. Kerry’s second book, The Island Escape, came out in May 2015. It won first prize at the York Festival of Writing for the opening line: ‘I was wearing the wrong bra for sitting in a police cell’. Her latest novel, After the Lie, was published by Bookouture in April 2016. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/self-publishing-journeys/message
Christine Munroe interviews Helen Hardt, an author and editor, about her publishing journey in terms of both sides of her career. This month, Helen launched the Steel Brothers Saga series with Waterhouse, an "untraditional" publishing house headed up by indie author all-star, Meredith Wild. Christine and Helen discuss: Helen's publishing path, starting with small presses, and most recently with Waterhouse Press. She became an editor before she became a published author. Her work editing Meredith Wild, starting with Hardwired. “In this industry, it's all about making contacts” – Meredith later started Waterhouse Press, and hired Helen as Managing Editor and took her on as an author. Waterhouse describes itself as an “untraditional press.” From Helen's point of view, they focus on building the author and brand, more so than on each individual book, which she appreciates. They have a virtual office, with a small staff and authors spread out across the US. The Waterhouse team is very accessible to their authors, and open to author feedback on all aspects of the publishing process. Helen's advice: write the best book possible. Learn, learn, learn about the art and craft of writing. Then hire a professional editor. She wishes she could have known that there's more to writing fiction than just knowing your grammar. It would have saved her a lot of heartache in the form of rejections and bad critiques from contest entries. Is it harder for Helen, as an editor herself, to find an editor for her work that she can trust? “You can't have an ego in this business” – there is always so much you don't know about. The Steel Brothers Saga, which just launched starting with CRAVING and is heating up the bestseller lists. The next book, OBSESSION, comes out July 19th. This is Helen's first series in which she'll stretch the story of her characters across multiple books. “All of my heroes are a little bit tortured – this one more tortured than most!” After the interview, Christine talks about the huge success of small independent publishing houses like Waterhouse in recent years. Another great example is Bookouture, based in the UK. They're bridging the gap between self-publishing and traditional publishing, and maximizing the best opportunities offered by both paths. We will likely see more and more of these presses emerge, and it will be very interesting to watch authors navigate these new opportunities.
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