Podcasts about independent publishers

OnLine with Bill Alexander

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 35:46

One of the most important relationships independent publishers have is with their authors, so how can publishers ensure that it's a productive working relationship? American Academy of Pediatrics Senior Editor Kathryn Sparks joins “Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA)” to share advice about how publishers can successfully work with their authors based on her two decades in the industry.She'll share tips about setting reasonable deadlines and how to stick to them; the best ways to work with an author through the writing and editing process; and more. She'll also share insights into how the independent publishing industry is doing at the moment, and what improvements could be made.PARTICIPANTSKathryn Sparks is senior editor for the parent consumer line at the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). Prior to the AAP, she worked as the assistant to the publisher at Sourcebooks, Inc. Past industry experience also includes part-time literary assistant at the Chicago-based Tina Purcell Agency, and part-time assistant to best-selling author Claudia Gray. Her MG Novel, Reality Natalie, was published by Firedrake Books, Inc. She has served on the IBPA Editorial Advisory Committee, IBPA Advocacy Committee, and is currently on the IBPA Executive Committee and is co-chair of the IBPA Membership Committee.Independent Book Publishers Association is the largest trade association for independent publishers in the United States. As the IBPA Director of Membership & Member Services, Christopher Locke assists the 3,600 members as they travel along their publishing journeys. Major projects include managing the member benefits to curate the most advantageous services for independent publishers and author publishers; managing the Innovative Voices Program that supports publishers from marginalized communities; and hosting the IBPA podcast, “Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA).” He's also passionate about indie publishing, because he's an author publisher himself, having published two novels so far in his YA trilogy, The Enlightenment Adventures.LINKSLearn more about the many benefits of becoming a member of Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) here: https://www.ibpa-online.org/page/membershipMake sure to check out the American Academy of Pediatrics' books at https://www.aap.org/en/shopaap/shop-by-product/parenting-resources/Also, check out https://www.healthychildren.org/English/Pages/default.aspxFollow IBPA on:Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/IBPAonlineX – https://twitter.com/ibpaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/ibpalovesindies/

S3 E7 Guest comedian Geri Jewel

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2024 31:31

Aug 7, 2024On this episode of the Bill Alexander Show, Bill talks with Geri Jewell. Geri is best known as Cousin Geri on the NBC sitcom, The Facts of Life. She was the first person with a disability to have a regular role on a prime-time series. She began her career doing stand-up comedy at the Comedy Store in 1978. In 1980 she performed at the 2nd Annual Media Access Awards, where she was introduced to Norman Lear by producer, Fern Field. After her groundbreaking role on Facts she has appeared on such shows as The Great Space Coaster, the Emmy award-winning movie Two of a Kind, Sesame Street, 21 Jump Street, The Young and the Restless, Strong Medicine, and the HBO hit series, Deadwood, which she also received Emmy consideration for. She also co-starred in the independent film "Night of the White Pants" and was featured on the FOX series, Alcatraz. When Geri is not working in television, she is a highly sought after motivational speaker and trainer in the areas of diversity, disability, and GLBT issues. Her training has taken her to such companies as Hewlett Packard, Master Foods, Johnson Wax, AT&T, Amgen, Mass Mutual, and Raytheon. She has also trained such government agencies as The C.I.A., The U.S. Treasury Department, Defense Intelligence Agency, and the U.S. Army. She is famous for her uncanny ability to captivate the hearts of her audiences by using humor to facilitate attitudinal change. Geri brings to her presentations her personal experiences in life, which in turn allow people to gain insight into the prospect of seeing disability in a totally different light, creating hope where there is none, and joy where there is pain. She has never forgotten her roots in comedy. She has appeared on many of cable comedy shows, including Evening at the Improv on A&E, and Stand Up Spotlight on VHI. She has opened for Paul Anka, Robert Goulet, and Judy Collins. She has been featured on Entertainment Tonight, E! Hollywood True Story, and ABCs 20/20, and A&E's Biography. All in all, Geri enjoys a thriving career. She has been the recipient of many awards, including the 1992 Founders Award, the 2005 Independent Living Legacy Award, and the 2006 Victory Award. Her NEW autobiography, I'm Walking as Straight as I Can received the 2012 Gold Award by the Independent Publishers. She also received the 2013 Golden Halo Award, and the 2013 UCP Life Without Limits Award. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-bill-alexander-show/support

201: Geri Jewell KNOWS Writing, Comedy, Joy & How to Maxmimize Your Abilities

Jones.Show: Thought-Full Conversation

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2024 28:17

Geri Jewell started her career as a stand-up comic, and is best known for her role as “Cousin Geri” on the ground-breaking sitcom NBC's “The Facts of Life,” and a reoccurring role in HBO's “Deadwood.” Geri has appeared on numerous comedy cable shows such as A&E's Evening at the Improv, VHI's Spotlight, and Comedy Central. She appeared in the Emmy® Award winning movie Two of a Kind, with George Burns and Robby Benson. She has also appeared in “I Love Liberty,” “21 Jump Street,” “Sesame Street,” “The New Adventures of Lassie,” “Strong Medicine,” “The Young and the Restless,” “Alcatraz” and “Glee.” She co-starred in the film “Night of the White Pants” with Tom Wilkinson. Most recently co-starred in HBO's “Deadwood: The Movie,” and a cameo appearance in the movie Carol of the Bells. Geri's autobiography, “I'm Walking as Straight as I Can” received the 2012 Gold Award by the Independent Publishers for Best Memoir. She also wrote a bi monthly column for the award winning magazine Ability. Her latest book, “Geri's Jewels & Gems” is a collection of the columns she wrote for Ability Magazine over six years, as well as fun photos from Geri's life that she chose herself. All in all, Geri is enjoying a thriving career. She has been the recipient of many awards, including the 1992 Founders Award, the 2005 Independent Living Legacy Award, and the 2006 Victory award. She also received the 2013 Golden Halo Award, and the 2013 UCP Life Without Limits Award. She is currently starring and producing an upcoming documentary, “My Next Breath.” ON THE KNOWS with Randall Kenneth Jones is a podcast featuring host Randall Kenneth Jones (bestselling author, speaker & creative communications consultant) and Susan C. Bennett (the original voice of Siri). ON THE KNOWS is produced and edited by Kevin Randall Jones. GERI JEWELL Online: Web: www.GeriJewell.com ON THE KNOWS Online: Join us in the Podcast Lounge on Facebook. X (Randy): https://twitter.com/randallkjones Instagram (Randy): https://www.instagram.com/randallkennethjones/ Facebook (Randy): https://www.facebook.com/mindzoo/ Web: RandallKennethJones.com X (Susan): https://twitter.com/SiriouslySusan Instagram (Susan): https://www.instagram.com/siriouslysusan/ Facebook (Susan): https://www.facebook.com/siriouslysusan/ Web: SusanCBennett.com LinkedIn (Kevin): https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-randall-jones/ Web: www.KevinRandallJones.com www.OnTheKnows.com

Solutions to Independent Publishers' Challenges with Traditional Distribution

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2024 50:22

Distribution continues to be one of the most consequential pain points for independent publishers, and with fewer and fewer distributors from which publishers can choose, it seems like major changes need to occur to fix the system. Microcosm Publishing's Founder and CEO Joe Biel joins "Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA)” to chat about ideas for how distribution can be improved for indie publishers; the repercussions of the recent closure of Small Press Distribution; why so many independent distributors have shut down; and much more.PARTICIPANTSJoe Biel is a self-made autistic publisher and filmmaker who draws origins, inspiration, and methods from punk rock. Biel is the founder and CEO of Microcosm Publishing, Publishers Weekly's #1 fastest-growing publisher of 2022 and #3 in 2023. Biel has been featured in Time Magazine, Esquire, Art of Autism, Reading Glasses, Bulletproof Radio, Spectator (Japan), G33K (Korea), and Maximum Rocknroll, as well as on NPR and PBS. Biel is the author of A People's Guide to Publishing: Building a Successful, Sustainable, Meaningful Book Business, Good Trouble: Building a Successful Life & Business with Autism, and dozens more. Biel is the director of five feature films and hundreds of short films, including Aftermass: Bicycling in a Post-Critical Mass Portland, $100 & a T-Shirt, and the Groundswell film series. Biel lives in Portland, OR.Independent Book Publishers Association is the largest trade association for independent publishers in the United States. As the IBPA Director of Membership & Member Services, Christopher Locke assists the 3,600 members as they travel along their publishing journeys. Major projects include managing the member benefits to curate the most advantageous services for independent publishers and author publishers; managing the Innovative Voices Program that supports publishers from marginalized communities; and hosting the IBPA podcast, “Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA).” He's also passionate about indie publishing, because he's an author publisher himself, having published two novels so far in his YA trilogy, The Enlightenment Adventures.LINKSLearn more about the many benefits of becoming a member of Independent Book Publishers Association here: https://www.ibpa-online.org/page/membershipLearn more about Microcosm and Joe Biel here: https://microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/artist/joe-bielCheck out Biel's A People's Guide to Publishing book and podcast! Follow IBPA on:Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/IBPAonlineX – https://twitter.com/ibpaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/ibpalovesindies/Follow Microcosm on most platforms at: microcosm_pub

46 - Back to the Shore ft. Harvey Schwartz

The Left is Dead

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2024 59:04

In this episode Jim speaks with labor historian Harvey Schwartz, author of Labor under Siege: Big Bob McEllrath and the ILWU's Fight for Organized Labor in an Anti-Union Era. Labor Under Siege is is an oral history prepared with Ronald Magden that chronicles how a mature American workers' organization, the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU), survived serious challenges in recent decades from employers, government agencies, and even other unions. It won an Independent Publisher Book Awards (aka IPPY) gold medal, a Nautilus Book Awards silver prize, a National Indie Excellence Awards winner designation, and was an Independent Publishers of New England Book Awards finalist. A prior volume, Building the Golden Gate Bridge: A Workers' Oral History (University of Washington Press), was a Nautilus Book Awards silver winner in 2016. It recounts how ironworkers and other construction craftspeople overcame dangerous job conditions and the hardships of the Great Depression to build one of America's most iconic bridges. In this interview Jim and Harvey discuss the post-Harry Bridges era of the ILWU, their victories in the anti-union neoliberal era and what lessons the new wave of labor organizers can learn from the historically radical union.

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S4E1: Publisher-Author Dialogue

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2024 34:09

An ongoing "Publishing Basics" series with Emerald Lake Books publisher Tara AlemanyHosted by Charlotte PIerce, Pierce Press, in collaboration with Independent Publishers of New EnglandAs a publisher, what are the best practices for onboarding an author and sustaining a productive relationship? And as an author, how can you best prepare for this unique relationship with your publisher? Maybe you are both an author and a publisher - know your strengths and clallenges, where and when to reach out for help.

132. Hilary Zaid | Forget I Told You This, writing a techno-thriller, and handmade magic

Arts Calling Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2023 52:31

Weekly Shoutout: Nighthawks Podcast! Like the podcast? Thoughts/concerns? Jaime would love to hear from you, send him a message! Hi there, Today I am excited to be arts calling author Hilary Zaid! hilaryzaid.com About our Guest: Hilary Zaid has been a Tennessee Williams Scholar at the Sewanee Writers' Conference, a James D. Houston Fellow at the Community of Writers and two-time attendee of Tin House Writers' Workshop. Her work has appeared in Mother Jones, Ecotone, Day One, The Southwest Review, and The Utne Reader and elsewhere. Long-listed for the 2018 Northern California Independent Booksellers' Award for Fiction, her novel Paper is White is a 2018 Foreword Indies silver medalist and the winner of the 2018 Independent Publishers' Book Awards (IPPY) in LGBT+ Fiction. Her novel Forget I Told You This (Zero Street Fiction), is the inaugural winner of the Barbara DiBernard Award. Hilary holds an AB in English from Harvard and a Ph.D. in English from the University of California, Berkeley. Hilary has mentored aspiring writers through AWP's Writer-to-Writer Mentor program, the Golden Crown Literary Society and as a volunteer mentor and mentor-coordinator of the College Essay Mentors in the Oakland Unified School District, an equity program offering high school seniors from under-served communities. Twitter: @hilaryzaid | Insta: @hilary_zaid/ FORGET I TOLD YOU THIS, now available from Zero Street Fiction! https://www.hilaryzaid.com/forget-i-told-you-this.html About Forget I Told You This: Amy Black, a queer single mother and an aspiring artist in love with calligraphy, dreams of a coveted artist's residency at the world's largest social media company, Q. One ink-black October night, when the power is out in the hills of Oakland, California, a stranger asks Amy to transcribe a love letter for him. When the stranger suddenly disappears, Amy's search for the letter's recipient leads her straight to Q and the most beautiful illuminated manuscript she has ever seen, the Codex Argentus, hidden away in Q's Library of Books That Don't Exist—and to a group of data privacy vigilantes who want her to burn Q to the ground. Amy's curiosity becomes her salvation, as she's drawn closer and closer to the secret societies and crackpot philosophers that haunt the city's abandoned warehouses and defunct train depots. All of it leads to an opportunity of a lifetime: an artist's residency deep in the holographic halls of Q headquarters. It's a dream come true—so long as she follows Q's rules. Thanks for this wonderful conversation, Hilary! All the best! -- Arts Calling is produced by Jaime Alejandro (cruzfolio.com). If you like the show: leave a review, or share it with someone who's starting their creative journey! Your support truly makes a difference! Go make a dent. Much love, j https://artscalling.com

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AC-T-199 Audiobooks for Small Independent Publishers - Getting Started | Where to Begin

Audio Book Connection - Behind the Scenes with the Creative Teams

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2023 28:38

Do you have a press or publishing company or imprint that wants to take advantage of the tremendous audiobook growth trend but are uncertain about how to begin? This episode is for you! There are many aspects of audiobook production, distribution and marketing that can leave publishers either trying to DIY but feeling like they don't know what they're doing, or just not starting because of all their uncertainties and questions. But to get your best results, you need to take the best actions. Discover more about your options right here and now. Please support this podcast at https://www.patreon.com/AudiobookConnectionPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Exploring the Intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Literature with Nina Schuyler

The Bookshop Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2023 36:17 Transcription Available

Ever wonder how an economist turned lawyer found her true calling in the world of creative writing? We embark on a fascinating exploration of Nina Schuyler's journey, her love for incorporating Japanese culture in her novels and the intriguing blend of mathematics and Japanese culture that blossoms in her latest novel, AFTERWORD.Does beauty have the power to transcend suffering? We engage in an in-depth discussion about Schuyler's characters Haru and Virginia in AFTERWORD. Their journey unveils how their intellectual bond empowers Virginia to overcome societal barriers and kindle her love for math. We also touch upon the themes of loneliness, grief, identity, and longing that are woven throughout their story. In an age of technological reliance, we also explore the intricate relationships between humans and machines that Schuyler beautifully crafts in her narrative.Are we ready for a future governed by artificial intelligence? Schuyler's fascination with AI and its implications on language forms a captivating part of our conversation. We uncover the power of opening paragraphs in a novel, exploring the emotional engagement of readers, the lure of precise imprecision, and the enormous impact artificial intelligence can have on language. We also delve into Schuyler's teaching experiences, her current reading list, and her unique substack where she dissects mesmerizing sentences from published works. Nina Schuyler's short story collection, In this Ravishing World, won the W.S. Porter Prize for Short Story Collections and The Prism Prize for Climate Literature, and will be published by Regal House Publishing in 2024. Her novel, The Translator, won the Next Generation Indie Book Award for General Fiction and was a finalist for the William Saroyan International Writing Prize. Her novel, The Painting, was a finalist for the Northern California Book Award. Her book, How to Write Stunning Sentences, was a Small Press Distribution bestseller, and her new craft book, Stunning Sentences: The Creative Writing Journal with 80 New Prompts from Beloved Authors to Improve Your Style, was published by Fiction Advocate in November 2022.She teaches creative writing at the University of San Francisco, Stanford Continuing Studies, and for the independent bookstore, Book Passage, and The Writing Room. She writes a column about prose style for Fiction Advocate and reviews books for The Millions. She lives in Northern California with her husband and two sons, where she hikes, bodysurfs, and writes in a small room, looking out at a tall palm tree.Nina SchuylerAFTERWORD, Nina SchuylerThe Painting, Nina SchuylerHow to Write Stunning Sentences, Nina SchuylerIn This Ravishing World, Nina SchuylerThe Translator, Nina SchuylerBook Passage and Elaine Petrocelli on The Bookshop PodcastThe Face of Another, Kobo AbeHow to Read Lacan, Slavoj ZizekSupport the showThe Bookshop PodcastMandy Jackson-BeverlySocial Media Links

Solutions to Common Challenges that Independent Publishers Run Into

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2023 52:19

Independent publishers run into many of the same challenges with publishing, so the best way to figure out how to overcome those challenges is to learn from other publishers' achievements and missteps. Taevo Publishing Founder and CEO Tamara Mayo joins “Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA)” to discuss the best methods she's learned about how to work with her authors; how to solve accounting issues; how to find funding; how to balance running a publishing business while also maintaining a full-time job; and much more!PARTICIPANTSTamara Mayo is the founder and CEO of Taevo Publishing, a traditional publishing house geared toward promoting the works of underserved BIPOC women writers. She was raised in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia, where her love of reading sprouted into a hunger to play an active role in spreading diversity, equity, and inclusion in the publishing industry. Her publishing expertise incorporates 15+ years of experience in digital publishing, online instruction, and more.Independent Book Publishers Association is the largest trade association for independent publishers in the United States. As the IBPA Director of Membership & Member Services, Christopher Locke assists the 4,000 members as they travel along their publishing journeys. Major projects include managing the member benefits to curate the most advantageous services for independent publishers and author publishers; managing the Innovative Voices Program that supports publishers from marginalized communities; and hosting the IBPA podcast, “Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA).” He's also passionate about indie publishing, because he's an author publisher himself, having published two novels so far in his YA trilogy, The Enlightenment Adventures.LINKSLearn more about the many benefits of becoming a member of Independent Book Publishers Association here: https://www.ibpa-online.org/page/membershipLearn more about Taevo Publishing here: https://www.taevopublishing.com/Follow IBPA on:Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/IBPAonlineX – https://twitter.com/ibpaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/ibpalovesindies/

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Season 3, Episode 21: Being the voice for the independents - Andrew Snook, Canadian Independent Publishers

What Were You Thinking?

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2023 49:06

Andrew Snook is never not busy, but this is by choice, not circumstance. As a freelance writer and editor, owner of Snookbooks Publishing, and publisher of the newly launched Canadian Independent Publishers magazine and website, he has made writing and all its modalities a fullt-time gig.

How Independent Publishers Can Land Distribution with Simon & Schuster

The BookSmarts Podcast, with Joshua Tallent

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2023 40:50

Many independent publishers feel a great divide between them and the Big 5 publishers. One of the biggest issues is access to various sales markets, such as bookstores, retail stores, and more. The good news is that there are new ways that these major publishers and indies can work together to the betterment of both.One such way is through distribution. It can be quite difficult for independent publishers to land traditional distribution, but some indie publishers have found a path through Simon & Schuster. Simon & Schuster Vice President of Publisher Services Keith Parent joins “Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA)” to share details about how to apply.PARTICIPANTSKeith Parent is Vice President of Publisher Services at Simon & Schuster. Keith originally joined S&S as a Sales Manager in the International Sales department in 2014 and returned to S&S in 2017 as an Account Executive in the Distribution Division. In 2022 Keith was promoted to Vice President of Publisher Services. In his role as Vice President, Keith manages the team tasked with supporting and maintaining all distribution client partnerships; providing sales, marketing, and publishing related strategic guidance to all independent publishers distributed by Simon & Schuster U.S. Prior to joining S&S, Keith held sales and business development roles with academic publishers such as Wiley, Sage Publications, and Congressional Quarterly Press. Keith is a graduate of Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore Maryland and a proud resident of Jackson Heights, Queens. Independent Book Publishers Association is the largest trade association for independent publishers in the United States. As the IBPA Director of Membership & Member Services, Christopher Locke assists the 4,000 members as they travel along their publishing journeys. Major projects include managing the member benefits to curate the most advantageous services for independent publishers and author publishers; managing the Innovative Voices Program that supports publishers from marginalized communities; and hosting the IBPA podcast, “Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA).” He's also passionate about indie publishing, because he's an author publisher himself, having published two novels so far in his YA trilogy, The Enlightenment Adventures.LINKSLearn more about the many benefits of becoming a member of Independent Book Publishers Association here: https://www.ibpa-online.org/page/membershipLearn more about applying for traditional distribution through Simon & Schuster here: https://www.simonandschusterpublishing.com/sns-distribution/Follow IBPA on:Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/IBPAonlineX – https://twitter.com/ibpaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/ibpalovesindies/Follow Keith Parent on:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-parent-34548523/

Victoria Sutherland on Reviews and Opportunities for Independent Publishers

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2023 22:10

Victoria Sutherland is the Founder and Publisher of Foreword Magazine, Inc., and Director of Children's Books USA. She joins the BookSmarts Podcast to discuss how Foreword Magazine can help smaller, independent publishers with their marketing endeavors. The mission of Foreword Magazine, Inc. is to help booksellers and librarians discover great books from indie presses through an artistic magazine dedicated to book reviewing. Victoria has spent many years of her career focusing on independent publishers and small press authors, and currently serves as Treasurer of the Independent Book Publishers Association. She discusses marketing trends that she's discovered throughout her career as well as the process and positive outcomes of their book reviews. Learn more about Foreword Magazine at forewordreviews.com, as well as their LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter accounts. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/booksmarts/message

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S3E11: Finding Your Audience, with Jennia D'Lima

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2023 74:52

Jennia D'Lima will present at this year's 12th Annual IPNE Publishers & Authors Conference on finding and marketing to your book's audience. To learn more about her and to see a sample of her portfolio, please visit: https://jenniaedits.com. Jennia is also a senior editor at Sword & Silk Books. Updated show notes & links at https://piercepress.com/2023-ipne-publishing-conferenceConference registration: https://ipne.org/eventsFace The Book TV is produced by Pierce Press in collaboration with Independent Publishers of New England and simulcasts live to Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Audio is distributed to all major podcast apps.

Passages: Nancy Crochiere on Graceland

The 7am Novelist

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2023 33:22

Nancy Crochiere discusses the first pages of her debut novel, Graceland, the importance of goals for each of her three point-of-view characters, the power of a “goal by request,” and how to work in backstory when a story that is so reliant on the secrets about the past is flying forward from the first scene. Crochiere's first pages can be found here.Help local bookstores and our authors by buying this book on Bookshop.Click here for the audio/video version of this interview.The above link will be available for 48 hours. Missed it? The podcast version is always available, both here and on your favorite podcast platform.For thirteen years, Nancy Crochiere chronicled the ups and downs of family life—including her obsession with George Clooney—in her humorous newspaper column, “The Mother Load,” which ran in The Daily News of Newburyport, and North Andover's Eagle-Tribune. In 2014, she published a collection of those columns that was a finalist for Foreword Reviews' Book of the Year in humor and the Independent Publishers of New England 2014 Book Award. A graduate of Middlebury College, Nancy earned a master's degree in English Language and Literature from the University of Minnesota and is an alumna of GrubStreet's Novel Incubator program. She worked for many years as a development editor for various educational publishers and wrote essays for The Boston Globe, Writer's Digest, and WBUR's Cognoscenti blog. Once her daughters finished college, Nancy decided to pursue her lifelong dream of writing fiction. The result is Graceland, her first novel.Thank you for reading The 7am Novelist. This post is public so feel free to share it. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit 7amnovelist.substack.com

Independent Publishers Rough House Publishing Ep. 348

Inebriart podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2023 61:15

Derek Rook and Steve Van Samson return to discuss upcoming projects, nostalgia mining, and the resurrection of horror conventions. Intro music is "String Anticipation" by Cory Gray.

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Soap Stars, Free-range Ferrets & Elvis with Author Nancy Crochiere on Book Light

Reader's Entertainment Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2023 31:00

Nancy Crochiere wrote a humor column about family life for Massachusetts newspapers for thirteen years. Her collection of those columns, titled The Mother Load, was a finalist for Foreword Reviews' Book of the Year in humor and the Independent Publishers of New England 2014 Book Award. A graduate of Middlebury College, she earned a master's degree in English Language and Literature from the University of Minnesota, is an alumna of GrubStreet's Novel Incubator program, and worked as a development editor for various educational publishers. Her essays have appeared in The Boston Globe, Writer's Digest, and WBUR's Cognoscenti blog. She began her fiction career when her daughters were young by penning creative notes to excuse their tardiness at school. With her girls now grown, she lives north of Boston with her husband, a lawyer and marathoner, and a few house plants that could use more attention. Graceland is her first novel. You can find out more on her website here: https://www.nancycrochiere.com/ And for more about our host Lisa Kessler visit http://Lisa-Kessler.com Book Lights - shining a light on good books!

Nancy Crochiere's Journey to Graceland

Kris Clink's Writing Table

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2023 24:22

Nancy Crochiere wrote a humor column about family life for Massachusetts newspapers for thirteen years. Her collection of those columns, titled The Mother Load, was a finalist for Foreword Reviews' Book of the Year in humor and the Independent Publishers of New England 2014 Book Award. A graduate of Middlebury College, she earned a master's degree in English Language and Literature from the University of Minnesota, is an alumna of GrubStreet's Novel Incubator program, and worked as a development editor for various educational publishers. Her essays have appeared in The Boston Globe, Writer's Digest, and WBUR's Cognoscenti blog. She began her fiction career when her daughters were young by penning creative notes to excuse their tardiness at school. With her girls now grown, she lives north of Boston with her husband, a lawyer and marathoner, and a few house plants that could use more attention. Graceland is her first novel. “Graceland is a sparkling, warm-hearted, witty debut. I so enjoyed joining these three generations of women on their action-packed road trip to Memphis!” — Liane Moriarty, #1 New York Times bestselling author Learn more at nancycrochiere.com

#119 When All Seems Lost... Love (with RSA Garcia)

The Wonder Dome

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2023 77:40

R.S.A. Garcia is a Trinbagonian speculative fiction author who lives in Trinidad and Tobago with her extended family, and as she says, too many cats and dogs :^) Her debut science fiction mystery novel, Lex Talionis, received a starred review from Publishers Weekly, silver medal for best sci-fi fantasy horror ebook from the Independent Publishers award, and became an Amazon Best Seller.She's also published some incredible short fiction, including the novella Philia, Eros, Storge, Agápe, Pragma. If you speak Greek, then you may know the meaning of those words: they are all different kinds of love. The novella explores the question of love in its many different forms.The story's science-fictional world - which includes artificial intelligence, space travel, and interplanetary conflict - is imbued with relationship, family, and respect for tradition, but also a willingness to risk everything for a better future. It draws on both historical realities from our world and richly imagined possibilities from R.S.A.'s incredible imagination. So I'm really excited for you to hear this one, and I hope that you leave here with an urge to read even more of her beautiful writing.Connect with R.S.A.:rsagarcia.comrsagarcia.com/publicationsLex Talionis by R.S.A. Garcia"The Anchorite Wakes" by R.S.A. Garcia"PHILIA, EROS, STORGE, AGÁPE, PRAGMA" by R.S.A. GarciaThe seven kinds of love from Psychology Today "The Sun from both Sides""The Bois" by R.S.A. GarciaPapa Bois"The Guardian" by R.S.A. GarciaTrinidad and TobagoCalypso Music"King" by Florence and the MachineConnect with Us:Subscribe to The Wonder Dome Newsletter http://bit.ly/3dTfdPitwitter.com/cahillaguerillainstagram.com/thewonderdomepodfacebook.com/mindfulcreative.coach

Episode 357 - Top Tips from the IPG Spring Conference

The Extraordinary Business Book Club

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2023 24:42

The Independent Publishers' Guild annual Spring Conference is one of the highlights of the year for the book industry. I seized the opportunity to speak to six movers and shakers in the world of books to put to them the questions that you'd have asked if you'd only had the chance. You're welcome. Discover: How to find out EVERYTHING you could possibly want to know about getting published with Alysoun Owen, editor of the Writers' and Artists' Yearbook; A better way to buy books online if you care about independent bookshops with Nicole Vanderbilt, Bookshop.org's UK MD; Why TikTok is moving into the book-selling space and what you can do to promote your book there with Matthew Perry, Head of Books on the TikTok Shop; How you can think ahead to make the most of translation opportunities as an author with Clare Hodder, rights consultant and Rights Manager for Practical Inspiration Publishing; and Things to keep in mind if you're planning to start a podcast, with Small Wardour's Carla Herbertson and Danni Haghan, formerly at Apple podcasts.

How Independent Publishers Can Turn Social Media Followers Into Book Buyers

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2022 45:09

Social media platforms can be a great way to build your independent publishing brand and garner exposure for your books, but how do you turn all those followers on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and so on into lifelong fans of your books? Also, which are the most effective platforms for indie publishers to use? Lulu's VP of Marketing Matt Briel visits “Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA)” to share tips about how independent publishers can get the most out of social media, as well as advice about how to improve your newsletter.PARTICIPANTSMatt Briel is the VP of Marketing at Lulu.com. After more than 15 years leading Sales and Marketing teams in the Media & Publishing space, he's developed a unique passion for helping creators and solopreneurs become more successful by leveraging books as a catalyst for opportunities and sustainable revenue.Independent Book Publishers Association is the largest trade association for independent publishers in the United States. As the IBPA Director of Membership & Member Services, Christopher Locke helps guide the 4,100+ members as they travel along their publishing journeys. As one of his major projects, he oversees the IBPA NetGalley program, which generates buzz and garners reviews for indie publishers' titles. He's also passionate about indie publishing, because he's an author publisher himself, having published two novels so far in his YA trilogy, The Enlightenment Adventures.LINKSTo learn more about the many benefits of becoming a member of Independent Book Publishers Association, visit here https://www.ibpa-online.org/general/register_member_type.asp?You can learn more about Lulu.com here: https://www.lulu.com/Follow IBPA on:Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/IBPAonlineTwitter – https://twitter.com/ibpaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/ibpalovesindies/Click on the following links to learn more about the social media services that Matt referenced:Influencer Marketing - ShoutcartEmail Marketing - ConvertKitEmail Marketing - Send In BlueEmail Marketing - Klaviyo

It's Always Media Thursday podcast: Manchester, sausage rolls and independent publishers

New Digital Age

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2022 22:01

NDA Editor Justin Pearse and Publisher Andy Oakes take their weekly-ish ramble through another week in digital media and marketing.We discuss NDA's arrival in Manchester with out Trinity Lunch North event, why Andy ran out of petrol on the sausage-roll fuelled journey to Manchester, and the brilliance of both the Alliance of Independent Publishers and Mediatel's Future of Media events.This week's special guest, Charlie Curtis. MD, Moriati Recruitment discusses the biggest oppoortunites and challenges around talent and recruitment in our industry. Charlies also reveals the shocking news of the closure of a legendary media Soho drinking hole.

Fully Booked EP36: Are Independent Publishers a Good Alternative to Self-Publishing?

Fully Booked: The Hidden Gems Author Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2022 47:44

There's more to self-publishing than just writing. As a self-published author, writers are often forced to take on multiple different roles involved in marketing and selling the books they've written - and not every author is able or interested in that side of the industry. For many writers, the idea of having somebody else take on the responsibility of publishing and marketing your book is really appealing, which is why the option of finding an independent publisher seems like a great option. Independent publishers straddle the gap between self and traditional publishing, offering more opportunities for new authors to see their books in print. However, finding and being accepted by a reputable independent publisher comes with its own set of challenges. Given that anyone can call themselves an independent publisher means there are many stories of predatory companies seeking out naïve authors and taking advantage of them. Author Daemon Manx fell victim to one of these disreputable companies when he started his journey as a writer - but instead of letting the bad experience disillusion him, he decided to start his own independent publishing company in order to do things the right way. Today, Daemon is here to not only tell us about his writing and publishing journey, but also to give us advice on what independent publishers can and can't do for authors - and how to make sure you're selecting one that isn't going to just rip you off. Daemon Manx https://www.daemonmanx.com/ Last Waltz Publishing https://www.lastwaltzpublishing.com/ Hidden Gems Need our help publishing or marketing your book? https://www.hiddengemsbooks.com/author-services/ All episode details and links: https://www.hiddengemsbooks.com/podcast

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Episode 124A – Charles Degelmen – Rocked in Time

Discovered Wordsmiths

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2022 38:06

Overview Charles Degelman is an award-winning author, performer, and producer living in Los Angeles. After graduating Harvard, Degelman left academia to become an antiwar activist, political theater artist, musician, communard, carpenter, hard-rock miner, and itinerant gypsy trucker. When the dust settled, he returned to his first love, writing. A Bowl Full of Nails, set in the rural counterculture of the 1970s, collected a Bronze Medal from the 2015 Independent Publishers Book Awards and Gates of Eden, set during the anti-war movement of the 1960s, won an Independent Publishers book award. Degelman's screenplay Fifty-Second Street garnered an award from the Diane Thomas Competition, sponsored by UCLA/Dreamworks. A second screenplay, The Red Car, reached finalist status in Francis Ford Coppola's American Zoetrope Screenplay Contest. In addition, Degelman has written and produced documentary and educational films for TNT, Churchill Films, Pyramid Films, and Philips Interactive Media. He co-founded Indecent Exposure, a Los Angeles-based theater company dedicated to creating original, high-quality, socially relevant work for the stage. Degelman is on the faculty of California State University where he teaches writing in the Communication Studies Department. His Book https://www.amazon.com/Rocked-Time-Charles-Degelman/dp/1941861881?crid=3CBA4ULWP76K0&keywords=charles+degelman+rocked+in+tim&qid=1662912815&sprefix=charles+degelman+rocked+i%2Caps%2C763&sr=8-1&linkCode=li2&tag=discoveredwordsmiths-20&linkId=a7c5b625bf58afdd8dcfda13227d6750&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_il Website https://www.charlesdegelman.org/ Favorites https://www.amazon.com/Adventures-Tom-Sawyer-Original-Illustrations/dp/1948132826?crid=3PTJIFY0YWI9H&keywords=tom+sawyer+mark+twain&qid=1662986404&sprefix=tom+sawyer+mark+twain%2Caps%2C146&sr=8-1&linkCode=li2&tag=discoveredwordsmiths-20&linkId=601ad239c0676f189a8132483b963a43&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_il https://www.skylightbooks.com/contact-skylight YouTube https://youtu.be/wAfqA3DsYQk Transcript Today on discovered wordsmith, I want to welcome Charles deman. Charles, how are you doing today? I think I'm Charles: doing pretty well. Uh, The sky is blue out here in Los Angeles and LA threatens to be hot, but so far it just looks lovely and blue and I'm up and around and happy to be here. Stephen: Nice. I live in Northeast, Ohio, and it's been rainy the last couple days today. It's not that humid. It's not hot. It's beautiful. Gorgeous Charles: day. Yeah. We're yeah, I know. You've had some tough weather there. You've had some odd weather happening there we have. Stephen: Yeah. Yeah. We all. We know you live in LA but before we start talking about your book and your trilogy, tell everybody a little bit about yourself and some of the things you like to do besides writing. Sure. Charles: Actually a lot of the things that I like to do inform my writing and I've always felt that was a a kind of a treasure that I carry with me, which is that in my artistic life however that Motley, they, that may be, and I you had said something earlier before the interview began about people's other lives and the way they all work. I, I was fortunate. As a kid to become both a a folk musician and an actor as and actually began later on to, to carry on as a, as both a full-time actor. And this book rocked in time that we'll be talking about actually takes place in a theater company. The background I have is there, I've also been from one time and another as a starving artist in a wayward a wayward Bohemian, I've been a carpenter. I enjoy working with my hands and have actually been able to scuttle by being a carpenter from time to time. And and then I've been an educator, which has been wonderful, but certainly in terms of the artistic work or the work, the craft of being a writer I feel very fortunate to have had this fairly deep background in music and in per...

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E29 - Carrie Severson is the CEO of The Unapologetic Voice House

Living The Next Chapter: Authors Share Their Journey

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2022 28:13

EPISODE 29 - Please welcome Carrie Severson, CEO & Founder of The Unapologetic Voice House. The Unapologetic Voice House is on a mission to build movements for unspoken voices to be seen, heard, and witnessed. As an independent publishing house, we publish brave, uplifting books that highlight or are told by courageous women or feature strong female characters. We're unapologetic in our passion for female voices and in our fierce approach to bring their stories to life.Independent Publishers for Female Voices - We are Passionate About PublishingAlthough authors are indeed considered a business these days, not every Author has the time or energy to write the book and grow their following.At The Unapologetic Voice House, we know firsthand what it takes to build a platform, create visibility, and grow an audience.Founded in 2019, we've been privileged to help authors publish ground-breaking works, and we have several new titles in the works.As independent publishers of female-driven stories, we're interested in building and launching legacies for women. We aspire to uncover new voices that women will be inspired by for years to come.Our founder, Carrie, aspires to help determined, courageous women share their experiences with the world. Once a journalist, she has always had a passion for storytelling. In her first business venture, she created a series of workbooks that were sold through an independent publisher.Eventually, she experienced burnout in her first business and went back to her roots of storytelling. She focused on telling personal stories for mass news outlets and even dabbled in public speaking for a bit. During that time, she wrote a book about her experience with burnout and pitched it to 80 traditional agents. Dozens responded positively with one big fat exception: her platform wasn't big enough.We are committed to supporting our authors. After all, publishing a book is a marathon and a team sport. It's technical, creative, and strategic, and you shouldn't have to do it alone!Supporting Authors Before, During, and After PublicationAt the Unapologetic Voice House, we work with authors with or without a platform. We're independent publishers who support every Author beginning the moment they sign their contract.We work with our authors to have their work seen by as many people as possible while letting them hold the rights to their work. Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and InclusionThe authors we work with come from all walks of life, and so do we. At The Unapologetic Voice House, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of who we are and what we do.This means we continually strive to engage, understand, and draw on various perspectives while ensuring that all individuals feel respected and experience fair treatment. Seeing beauty in diversity, we believe that every person's voice has value, and we celebrate those differences. Through our commitment to breaking down the barriers of discrimination, we provide an equal opportunity to participate. Weaving these values in all aspects of our work, we help broaden conversations and create balance in our multicultural society. https://theunapologeticvoicehouse.com/___https://livingthenextchapter.com/Podcast presented by TrueMediaSolutions.ca

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Face The Book TV #27: Sell More Books Via Email

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2022 36:02

Okay, it may not be your favorite publishing task, but a robust email list is the cornerstone of a successful book marketing plan. And once you start seeing results, we guarantee you'll enjoy the task more!Hosts & IPNE board members Charlotte Pierce & Scott Channell present best practices for building your list and serving your subscribers.This is Episode 3 of 4 in our Book Publishing Basics series, produced in collaboration with Independent Publishers of New England (IPNE). Please subscribe to the series on your favorite podcast apps, and subscribe & follow on YouTube to get notifications of new episodes in this free educational series: 1) Book Publishing Basics; 2) Author Platform; 3) Email Marketing; and 4) Author/Publisher Websites.IN THE STUDIO: Producer, Charlotte Pierce, IPNE & Pierce Press Guests: Scott Channell, IPNE & ScottChannell.com and Laura Williams, GoodInklings

Episode 19. For Books “Too Loud to Ignore”: Voice from an Independent Publisher-Bookstore – With Eric Obenauf and His Two Dollar Radio

Klopotek Publishing Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2022 35:48

**Who You will Hear**Guest: Eric Obenauf (Co-founder and Editorial Director of Two Dollar Radio)Co-host: Luna Tang (Cloud Service Delivery Manager at Klopotek)Co-host: Dwayne Parris (Senior Consultant at Klopotek)Klopotek Publishing Radio is proud to dedicate this episode to the millions of independent publishers, independent bookstores, and the people who are wholeheartedly dedicated to running their own small publishing business.Our guest Eric Obenauf is Co-founder and Editorial Director of Two Dollar Radio, a publisher who refuses to crimp any of their books to convention but only produces the ones that are “too loud to ignore." The conversation begins with Eric sharing his entrepreneurial experience - how Two Dollar Radio launched, evolved, and how it has grown into a multi-award-winning publishing house with both local and national acclaim. Eric then comments on the increased corporate consolidation in the industry and the impact of the global pandemic on small publishers. He also talks about how his family-run brick-and-mortar, as well as his multi-functional bookstore Two Dollar Radio Headquarters, took root and made their names in the local community through books, publishing, events, mentorship programs, and catering services.Hopefully, after listening to this episode, you'll be more aware of where to get your next favorite read and pay more attention to those equivalently great books that are away from the spotlight of mainstream media.For more bold works of literary merit and more adventurous, original, and highly creative reads, please visit Two Dollar Radio and Two Dollar Radio Headquarters.Tell us what is going on with your publishing projects or business on Twitter (@Klopotek_AG), LinkedIn, or email us at podcast@klopotek.com. For more information about the Klopotek software solution, please write to info@klopotek.com, or register to receive emails from us on technology innovations & events from Klopotek.* The views, information, or opinions expressed in the program are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Klopotek and its employees. It is the goal of Klopotek Publishing Radio to support cultural diversity, the exchange of opinions, and to create an environment where the conversation of a global publishing industry can thrive.

Profitable & Creative Book Distribution Tips for Independent Publishers

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2022 47:35

IBPA is always looking for ways to set up independent publishers and author publishers for success, so we partnered with PubWest and Portland State University's Graduate Program in Book Publishing to research five key issues facing publishing distribution today. Portland State University's Director of Book Publishing and Assistant Professor in English Dr. Rachel Noorda and Rachel Done, who is one of the talented students who worked on this project and a freelance publishing professional, visit “Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA)” to discuss the findings of the project, which include ways for indie publishers to make their distribution more profitable, sustainable, and eco-friendly!PARTICIPANTSDr. Rachel Noorda is Director of Book Publishing and Assistant Professor in English. She researches twenty-first century book topics such as entrepreneurship, marketing, small business, national identity, and international publishing. Her book Entrepreneurship Identity in U.S. Book Publishing in the Twenty-First Century was published last year by Cambridge University Press. She loves guiding students and collaborating with her colleague Kathi Inman Berens on media behavior and piracy.Rachel Done Cubillas is currently a freelancing publishing professional, with focuses on writing, design, marketing, and project management. Basically a little bit of everything. She is set to graduate with her MA in Book Publishing and Comics Studies Certificate from PSU this coming June. She loves exploring new topics and skills, as well as spending time with her menagerie of a family. Independent Book Publishers Association is the largest trade association for independent publishers in the United States. As the IBPA Director of Membership & Member Services, Christopher Locke helps guide the 4,100+ members as they travel along their publishing journeys. As one of his major projects, he oversees the IBPA NetGalley program, which generates buzz and garners reviews for indie publishers' titles. He's also passionate about indie publishing, because he's an author publisher himself, having published two novels so far in his YA trilogy, The Enlightenment Adventures.LINKSTo learn more about the many benefits of becoming a member of Independent Book Publishers Association, visit here https://www.ibpa-online.org/general/register_member_type.asp?View the full distribution report here: https://www.ibpa-online.org/news/601797/IBPA-PubWest-and-Portland-State-University-Publish-Students-Research-on-Distribution-Practices.htmFollow IBPA on:Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/IBPAonlineTwitter – https://twitter.com/ibpaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/ibpalovesindies/Follow Dr. Rachel Noorda:Twitter - @rachellynchaseLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-noorda-4273623bFollow Rachel Done:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/rachel.doneGR/Twitter - @RachelDC06LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-done-97510b186/Website: https://racheldonecubillas.com/portfolio/

The Nuts & Bolts of Publishing Your First Book

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2022 33:15

This is part one of a four-part series designed to help you kick-start your book projects.Producer and host Charlotte Pierce of Face The Book TV & Pierce Press discusses the "first book" checklist with successful publisher Scott Channell. Both are also board members at Independent Publishers of New England. You can find show notes, more resources, useful links, and information on the episode website.View the video replay & updated show notes on our EPISODE POST.This series is for new publishers as well as for those who wish to "reset" their book publishing projects. It's never too late to make adjustments on the path to "publish better books and sell more of them!"Be a part of this event! Join the livestream on our Facebook, LinkedIn, or YouTube channels to post questions & comments for Scott & Charlotte to answer in real time! And, use our #FaceTheBookTV and #IPNEMember hashtags in your comments or social media posts to win IPNE swag and other prizes! Audio is distributed to Apple, Google, Spotify, and all major podcast apps after the livestream. We amplify all comments using that hashtag across the wide internet! You can also watch the replay on the livestream destinations.

Healthy Living for Women with Dr. Indie F. Jones: Work Life Balance for Independent Publishers Pt. 2

What’s Good Writing Club

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 35:13

Dr. Indie F. Jones has written a book called Healthy Living for Women: It's More Than Meets the Mind. Not only are we continuing our discussion on work life balance from last week, when I shared my behind the scenes work week with you but Dr. Indie is dropping the GEMS on some of the marketing for her book, as well as how she uses her book as a tool in her Coaching business. Dr. Indie F. Jones reminds us that a holistic lifestyle encompasses the mental, physical, and spiritual. You can find Healthy Living for Women: It's More Then Meets the Mind Here. Dr. Indie can be reached at her website www.mindfulhealthforwomen.com and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/indie.f.jones She's dropping health GEMS on her Youtube channel Doc Indie. In fact, the GEMS that Dr. Indie F. Jones is dropping are so beneficial to the community that she has an article in GEMS Magazine Vol 1. Check it out! Let me know how you're doing with your Work-Life Balance drop me a line at www.LaMoniqueMac.com And if you're interested in getting your Book Marketing off the ground, book marketing no longer has to be a mystery. I have a special gift for you called, The Golden Book Marketing Roadmap. You can grab it at bit.ly/goldenroadmap ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ In the show, we talked about Dr. Gregor's book How Not to Die you can grab that here. And if you'd like to see all my books as an Author you can visit my Amazon Author Page or visit my Author website at www.authorLaMoniqueMac.com Thanks for listening. Next week we will talk with Author D.M. Foley who's fancy footwork marketing is paying off in her suspense serious. Until next week GEMS, God Bless! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lamonique-mac/message

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The Great Book Editor Search

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2022 31:05

Before you ask Aunt Nancy to edit your precious manuscript, consider choosing an experienced, professional editor who will have the skills to refine the readability, and ultimately, the marketability of your book.Professional book editor Megan Harris joins host Charlotte Pierce to discuss best practices for hiring a professional editor. She'll dive into some of the important issues writers face in creating and refining manuscripts and finding the right editor for their projects.You may need more than one editor, explains Megan, depending on the stage of your book project. If you're in the concept phase or have a rough draft, a development editor can steer you in the right direction. A talented copy editor will notice if your character's eye color changes mid-manuscript. A meticulous proofreader will catch glaring errors that you've passed over hundreds of times.Face The Book TV livestream & podcast is produced and copyrighted by Pierce Press in collaboration with Independent Publishers of New England. Be sure to visit our website for show notes and special offers from our guests: https://PiercePress.com/book-editing#bookediting #editor #selfpublishing #bookeditor #indiebook #bookmarketing #proofreader

My Work Week: Work Life Balance for Independent Publishers

What’s Good Writing Club

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2022 35:44

Join my authorpreneur work week Monday - Saturday and see what it's like to kick off a book launch, interview with a magazine & more this week. After Show Notes: In this episode I referenced author Lynessa Layne who is on the cover of the quarter 1 issue of GEMS Magazine. Author Lynessa Layne has her series, "Don't Close Your Eyes" at airport gift shops and Independent Bookstores throughout the U.S. She tells us step by step in GEMS Magazine just how she did that. You can grab GEMS Magazine here https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09P1SL13B/ I also kicked off author Iesha Shaw's launch of her children's book The Bear Family reunion you can check that out for the children in your life here -------> https://www.amazon.com/dp/1956653899/ Things did slow down enough this week for me to have a quick Q & A session with Tabatha Jones author of Musings: The Joy's Joy. Tabatha will be participating in my upcoming Book Marketing Class and I wanted to make sure I included anything not only what I wanted to teach but anything clients like her wanted taught in a book marketing class. You can check out The GEMS Book Marketing Course on Teachable here----> https://bookmarketinggems.teachable.com/ Tabatha Jones Poetry book, "Musings: The Joys Joy" can be found on Amazon here https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08DDCP4J4/ After speaking to Tabatha I realized I wanted to give you guys some GEMS of Marketing for your books for free. So if you shoot me an email on my website https://lamoniquemac.com/contact/ and request The Book Golden Book Marketing Road Map, i'll get that to you for free. The Golden Book Marketing Road Map the proven steps i've used to achieve Amazon Best Seller Status in my genre and achieve sales growth for my book series, The Mixed Girl Series / Poor Little Mixed Girl https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08PZ7MFX9 Thank you for listening and please consider leaving a review on the platform you listen on. Thank you. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lamonique-mac/message

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How Can Independent Publishers Get the Most Out of Amazon's A+ Content?

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2021 36:25

One of the topics that independent publishers and author publishers always ask IBPA about is Amazon. Amazon is a juggernaut in the publishing industry and publishers want to know how to succeed in that marketplace. Amazon has a feature called A+ Content, which, if used properly, can be a helpful tool for publishers. So Amazon expert and i30 Media Corporation founder Ian Lamont visits “Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA)” to share advantageous tips. Ian also gives updates on other Amazon topics, including: whether Amazon Advantage will ever reopen registration; issues with third-party sellers winning the “buy” button over publishers; and more!PARTICIPANTSIan Lamont is the founder of i30 Media Corporation. His media career has spanned more than 20 years across three continents, including a stint in the British music industry and a six-year residence in Taipei, where he learned Mandarin and worked for a local TV network and newspaper. Returning to the Boston area, he shifted into digital media, building websites for Harvard University, developing online services for technology publisher IDG, and serving as managing editor of The Industry Standard blog platform and prediction market. Later, Ian founded two ventures, including a mobile software company and i30 Media, which publishes In 30 Minutes guides (in30minutes.com). The guides help people understand mildly complex subjects, including business, software, and medicine.Independent Book Publishers Association is the largest trade association for independent publishers in the United States. As the IBPA Member Liaison, Christopher Locke helps guide the 3,700+ members as they travel along their publishing journeys. As one of his major projects, he oversees the IBPA NetGalley program, which generates buzz and garners reviews for indie publishers' titles. He's also passionate about indie publishing, because he's an author publisher himself, having published two novels so far in his YA trilogy, The Enlightenment Adventures.LINKSTo learn more about the many benefits of becoming a member of Independent Book Publishers Association, visit here https://www.ibpa-online.org/general/register_member_type.asp?Follow IBPA on:Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/IBPAonlineTwitter – https://twitter.com/ibpaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/ibpalovesindies/To learn more about i30 Media Corporation, click here.To learn more about the In 30 Minutes guides, click here.

Dialogue & Social Change — with Mark Winston

Below the Radar

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2021 34:51

Below the Radar explores the transformational capacity of dialogue with apiculturist, award-winning author, and SFU Professor of Biological Sciences Mark Winston. He is in conversation with host Am Johal about SFU's Semester in Dialogue program and the importance of providing students with opportunities to be engaged with their communities. Mark shares how part of a university's job is to help people realize who they want to be in the world, speaking to the impact of alternative pedagogical models that embrace dialogue and art. We hear stories from his time as director of the Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue, and the complex process of creating a non-traditional, interdisciplinary program such as the Semester in Dialogue. They speak about Mark's journey with dialogue, which grew out of his fascination with bee communication. He also talks about the shortcomings of dialogue, what conversations need to be elevated emerging from the pandemic, and how we can translate them into building equity and compassion for all. Full episode details: https://www.sfu.ca/vancity-office-community-engagement/below-the-radar-podcast/episodes/150-mark-winston.html Read the transcript: https://www.sfu.ca/vancity-office-community-engagement/below-the-radar-podcast/transcripts/150-mark-winston.html Resources: — Mark's website: http://winstonhive.com/ — Bee Time: Lessons from the Hive: https://www.hup.harvard.edu/catalog.php?isbn=9780674368392 — Listening to the Bees: https://harbourpublishing.com/products/9780889713468 — Semester in Dialogue: https://www.sfu.ca/dialogue/semester/ — Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue: https://www.sfu.ca/dialogue.html — Vancouver Manuscript Intensive: https://www.vancouvermanuscriptintensive.com/ Bio: Mark L. Winston is the recipient of the 2015 Governor General's Literary Award for Nonfiction for his book Bee Time: Lessons From the Hive, and an Independent Publishers 2019 Gold Medal “IPPY” Award for his book Listening to the Bees. One of the world's leading experts on bees and pollination, Dr. Winston is also an internationally recognized researcher, teacher and writer. He directed Simon Fraser University's Centre for Dialogue for 12 years, where he founded the Semester in Dialogue, a program that creates leadership development opportunities equipping and empowering students to address community issues. As a consultant and thought leader, Dr. Winston partners with universities, corporations, NGOs, governments and communities to advance communication skills, engage public audiences with controversial issues through dialogue, and implement experiential learning and community engagement in educational institutions. As an award-winning writer and editor, he works with students, scientists, other professionals and writers to develop compelling non-fiction, from proposals and newspaper opinion pieces to manuscripts and books. He currently is a Professor and Senior Fellow in Simon Fraser University's Centre for Dialogue, a Professor of Biological Sciences, and the SFU Library's inaugural Nonfiction Writer in Residence (2020-2021).

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Paige Allen Takes Helm at Ingram Spark

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2021 13:42

New Ingram Spark director Paige Allen will keynote the 10th Annual Conference of the Independent Publishers of New England, Nov. 5-7.In this pre-conference livestream and podcast (click here for livestream recording), Ms. Allen, who took over the helm at the POD company in 2020, previews her conference presentation and outlines her priorities for Ingram Spark in the years to come.We invite you to comment and ask questions in the discussion section on this page, so Ms. Allen can respond at the conference.Because Ingram stepped up as the Platinum sponsor for the IPNE 10th Annual Conference, we are able to offer conference admission for free to members who register. Non-member fee is $75, which includes a one-year membership. It's a win-win!#ingramspark #paigeallen #ipne.org #IPNECon2021 #indiebook #bookmarketing #bookpublishing #publishingconference #indiebook #self-publishing #small pressGUmvTL5ghWWTx7HY2xuE

How Independent Publishers Can Set Up Their Authors for Book Marketing Success

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2021 28:45

Many authors would prefer to just write books and leave the marketing to someone else, but if a book is going to be successful, it is imperative that authors take an active role in marketing their books. Since a lot of authors feel uncomfortable with this, it's helpful if independent publishers work with their authors as partners on this issue. On this episode of “Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA),” founder of independent publisher Motina Books Diane Windsor shares tips about how indie publishers can guide their authors to market their books successfully.PARTICIPANTSDiane Windsor is the founder of the traditional publishing company, Motina Books. Her mission is to publish books by and for mothers, giving women the chance to release their stories into the world. Diane works hard to create a partnership with her authors. Throughout the publishing process, Diane works closely with the author every step of the way – editing, formatting, cover design, distribution, and marketing.Marketing, of course, is the most important aspect of publishing your book. You could write the best book in the world, but it doesn't matter how good it is if no one knows about it. There is no easy solution for marketing your books. It takes just as much work as writing that first draft. And, there is no one-size-fits-all solution. You have to think about your specific target audience, and come up with out-of-the-box ideas for reaching them.Upcoming Books:Descent Into Ulthoa by Gordon Bonnet (my sole Motina Man) - October 19 - A sci fi thriller about a man searching for his twin brother who disappeared ten years earlier.In 2022, Motina Books has several books that will be released:Two non-fiction books on grief and loss.A historical fiction novel based on the true events of the Bath House Riot in El Paso, in 1917Two domestic thrillersOne picture book to raise limb-loss awareness and another that contains 20 biographies of people with disabilitiesA memoir by a dancer who became a pilates instructorSeveral children's chapter booksIndependent Book Publishers Association is the largest trade association for independent publishers in the United States. As the IBPA Member Liaison, Christopher Locke helps guide the 3,700+ members as they travel along their publishing journeys. As one of his major projects, he oversees the IBPA NetGalley program, which generates buzz and garners reviews for indie publishers' titles. He's also passionate about indie publishing, because he's an author publisher himself, having published two novels so far in his YA trilogy, The Enlightenment Adventures.LINKSFor email marketing services, learn more about the IBPA member benefit with Constant Contact here: https://www.ibpa-online.org/page/constantcontactTo learn more about the many benefits of becoming a member of Independent Book Publishers Association, visit here https://www.ibpa-online.org/general/register_member_type.asp?Follow IBPA on:Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/IBPAonlineTwitter – https://twitter.com/ibpaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/ibpalovesindies/Follow or contact Diane Windsor on:www.MotinaBooks.comDiane@MotinaBooks.comfacebook.commotinabooksInstagram - @motina_books

Ethics in AI Colloquium with Adrienne Mayor: Gods and Robots: Myths, Machines, and Ancient Dreams of Technology

Ethics in AI

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2021 86:00

Part of the Colloquium on AI Ethics series presented by the Institute of Ethics in AI. This event is also part of the Humanities Cultural Programme, one of the founding stones for the future Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities. What, if anything, can the ancient Greeks teach us about robots and AI? Perhaps the answer is nothing, or nothing so straightforward as a correct 'solution' to the problems thrown up by robots and AI, but instead a way of thinking about them. Join us for a fascinating presentation from Adrienne Mayor, Stanford University, who will discuss her latest book, Gods and Robots: Myths, Machines, and Ancient Dreams of Technology. This book investigates how the Greeks imagined automatons, replicants, and Artificial Intelligence in myths and later designed self-moving devices and robots. Adrienne Mayor, research scholar in the Classics Department and the History and Philosophy of Science program at Stanford University since 2006, is a folklorist and historian of ancient science who investigates natural knowledge contained in pre-scientific myths and oral traditions. Her research looks at ancient "folk science" precursors, alternatives, and parallels to modern scientific methods. She was a Berggruen Fellow at the Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences, Stanford, 2018-2019. Mayor's latest book, Gods and Robots: Myths, Machines, and Ancient Dreams of Technology, investigates how the Greeks imagined automatons, replicants, and Artificial Intelligence in myths and later designed actual self-moving devices and robots. Mayor's 2014 book, The Amazons: Lives and Legends of Warrior Women across the Ancient World, analyzes the historical and archaeological evidence underlying myths and tales of warlike women (Sarasvati Prize for Women in Mythology). Her biography of King Mithradates VI of Pontus, The Poison King, won the Gold Medal for Biography, Independent Publishers' Book Award 2010, and was a 2009 National Book Award Finalist. Mayor's other books include The First Fossil Hunters (rev. ed. 2011); Fossil Legends of the First Americans (2005); and Greek Fire, Poison Arrows, and Scorpion Bombs: Biological and Chemical Warfare in the Ancient World (2009, rev. ed. forthcoming). Commentators: Shadi Bartsch-Zimmer - Helen A. Regenstein Distinguished Service Professor of Classics and the Program in Gender Studies. Professor Bartsch-Zimmer works on Roman imperial literature, the history of rhetoric and philosophy, and on the reception of the western classical tradition in contemporary China. She is the author of 5 books on the ancient novel, Neronian literature, political theatricality, and Stoic philosophy, the most recent of which is Persius: A Study in Food, Philosophy, and the Figural (Winner of the 2016 Goodwin Award of Merit). She has also edited or co-edited 7 wide-ranging essay collections (two of them Cambridge Companions) and the “Seneca in Translation” series from the University of Chicago. Bartsch's new translation of Vergil's Aeneid is forthcoming from Random House in 2020; in the following year, she is publishing a new monograph on the contemporary Chinese reception of ancient Greek political philosophy. Bartsch has been a Guggenheim fellow, edits the journal KNOW, and has held visiting scholar positions in St. Andrews, Taipei, and Rome. Starting in academic year 2015, she has led a university-wide initiative to explore the historical and social contexts in which knowledge is created, legitimized, and circulated. Armand D'Angour is Professor of Classical Languages and Literature at the University of Oxford. Professor D'Angour pursued careers as a cellist and businessman before becoming a Tutor in Classics at Jesus College in 2000. In addition to my monograph The Greeks and the New (CUP 2011), he is the author of articles and chapters on the language, literature, psychology and culture of ancient Greece. In 2013-14 he was awarded a British Academy Fellowship to undertake research into ancient Greek music, and in 2017 was awarded a Vice Chancellor's Prize for Public Engagement with Research. Professor D'Angour has since co-edited with Tom Phillips Music, Text, and Culture in Ancient Greece (OUP 2018), and in addition to numerous broadcasts on radio and television, a short film on Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4hOK7bU0S1Y) has reached over 650,000 views since its publication in December 2017. His book Socrates in Love: The Making of a Philosopher was published in April 2019, and How to Innovate: An Ancient Guide to Creating Change is due from Princeton University Press in 2021. Chaired by John Tasioulas, the inaugural Director for the Institute for Ethics and AI, and Professor of Ethics and Legal Philosophy, Faculty of Philosophy, University of Oxford. Professor Tasioulas was at The Dickson Poon School of Law, Kings College London, from 2014, as the inaugural Chair of Politics, Philosophy and Law and Director of the Yeoh Tiong Lay Centre for Politics, Philosophy and Law. He has degrees in Law and Philosophy from the University of Melbourne, and a D.Phil in Philosophy from the University of Oxford, where he studied as a Rhodes Scholar. He was previously a Lecturer in Jurisprudence at the University of Glasgow, and Reader in Moral and Legal Philosophy at the University of Oxford, where he taught from 1998-2010. He has also acted as a consultant on human rights for the World Bank.

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Promoting Your Book - Special - Host Marsha Casper Cook

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2021 54:00

Michigan Avenue Media Podcasts are fun, informative discussions that are based on writing and the interesting topics that the guests want to discuss. Please join Marsha Casper Cook and her guest, Richard McCarthy, on June 15th at NOON EST 11 AM CST 10 AM MT 9 AM PST. Richard has been on before and will be discussing what's new for Independent Publishers. It's going to be a great show. 2021 Edition - This book is going to show you the top 5 secrets to selling your book on Amazon. These are rock solid proven tips that are sure to make your book more visible on the only online store that counts – Amazon. This Unofficial Guide answers many of the most important questions not addressed in KDP (Kindle Direct Publishing). What's the best way to launch my book? How can I increase my book sales? How can I get hundreds if not thousands of reader to download by book? What's the best way to get book reviews? This guide will show you how best to prepare your book to maximise sales, and find the ultimate sales solution: Getting Amazon to sell your books for you! http://www.marshacaspercook.com https://kbookpromotions.com/

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10. How Are Independent Publishers Filling The Gaps? With Ishani Butalia, Editor at Zubaan

The Book People

Play Episode Play 57 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 3, 2021 43:58

Aishwarya talks to Ishani Butalia, Editor at Zubaan (an independent feminist publishing house) about the how she figures out which books to publish and what gaps to fill. We've joined #PodForChange to raise donations for Covid relief. Donate here: www.auwa.in/podforchangeIshani Butalia has been an editor for 7 years. She commissions their trade and academic books and heads Young Zubaan, their children's and young adult books section. She shares how independent publishing houses measure the success of a book: based on book sales, significance of the topic and feedback from the community. Aishwarya loves how Ishani describes the editor-author relationship like a partnership where there's some back and forth. They chat about what she looks for in a book and how she decides whether it's ‘Zubaan material'. What does it mean to publish feminist books? Why does she love middle grade and young adult books? Who is her ideal audience? Book Mentions: Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa GyasiDear Mrs. Naidu by Mathangi SubramanianCarry On by Rainbow RowellAkata Warrior by Nnedi OkoraforIshani K B is an editor and NGO worker based in New Delhi. She commissions books at Zubaan and is co-lead of their No Space For Work project. Find out more here: https://zubaanbooks.com/ ‘The Book People' is brought to you by Bound, a company that creates stories and helps individuals and brands tell their stories. Writer and booklover Aishwarya Javalgekar interviews people whose lives and careers revolve around books. Read more: https://boundindia.com/the-book-people-podcast/Find us @boundindia on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, Facebook and LinkedIn. Pitch your book to Bound! Send us an email at connect@boundindia.com with your book pitch and at least 3 chapters of your manuscript.Download our FREE research report on ‘Demystifying Indian Publishing': https://boundindia.com/demystifying-the-indian-publishing-industry/Soundtrack: Fork and Spoon

The Amazing World of Bees, Is Honey Vegan, and Why Are Bees Dying?

PlantPod

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 59:04

Let's sit down with one of the globe's leading pollination and bee experts to explore the fascinating world of honey bees. In this episode, we delve into the incredibly massive impact bees have on our food system and communities, lessons we as humans can take away from bee colonies, why bee populations are declining, and whether or not honey should be considered vegan. Mark L. Winston is a Canadian Biologist and Scientist, and one of the world's leading experts on bees and pollination. He is the recipient of the 2015 Governor General's Literary Award for Nonfiction for his book Bee Time: Lessons From the Hive, and an Independent Publishers 2019 Gold Medal “IPPY” Award for his book Listening to the Bees. As a consultant and thought leader, Dr. Winston partners with universities, corporations, NGOs, governments and communities to advance communication skills, engage public audiences with controversial issues through dialogue, and implement experiential learning and community engagement in educational institutions. As an award-winning writer and editor, he works with students, scientists, other professionals and writers to develop compelling non-fiction, from proposals and newspaper opinion pieces to manuscripts and books. He currently is a Professor and Senior Fellow in Simon Fraser University's Centre for Dialogue, a Professor of Biological Sciences, and the SFU Library's inaugural Nonfiction Writer in Residence (2020-2021). Purchase Bee Time: Lessons From The Hive: http://winstonhive.com/?page_id=164 Purchase Listening To The Bees: https://harbourpublishing.com/products/9780889713468 Carleigh on Instagram: https://instagram.com/plantyou

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Copyright Small-Claims Court

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Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 34:56

Welcome to Face The Book TV, Season 2, Episode 20!Video recorded May 13, 2020 on our YouTube channel GUEST: Christopher Kenneally, Dir. of Marketing, Copyright Clearance CenterHOST: Charlotte Pierce, Pierce Press & Independent Publishers of New EnglandAUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: Sheryl Davis, author, The Mystical Magical Abracadabracal Daniel McDougal McDouglas McFlyMost independent publishers register a copyright and in any case, all creative works are copyrighted once created, without any registration at all. Easy, peasy, right?That's all fine until you are actually the victim of copyright infringement; then good luck finding the resources to bring a federal lawsuit. While the Copyright Act also offers the possibility of obtaining statutory damages and attorneys' fees, these benefits are not always available and may not be recovered until after a long court battle that can entail significant up-front costs. In a significant new development in this field, the Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2020 (the CASE Act) was enacted on Dec. 27, 2020. The CASE Act establishes a Copyright Claims Board (CCB) to hear copyright infringement matters and (1) caps damages at $30,000 total; (2) provides an opt-out option for the respondent; (3) includes streamlined procedures that limit discovery and rely mostly on written materials; (4) allows claims by both copyright owners and users for infringement and exceptions and limitations, respectively; and (5) includes additional fees for bad faith claimants and bars those who repeatedly abuse the system.COPYRIGHT OFFICEIMAGE SOURCE

Print-On-Demand vs. Print Run

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 39:11

The Indie Decision: Print-On-Demand vs. Print RunLivestream recording at https://piercepress.com/face-the-book-tvAs an indie publisher or author/publisher, you have an important decision to make if you're producing "real" books: print-on-demand (POD) or a digital or offset print run. Host Eddie Vincent, president of Independent Publishers of New England leads the conversation with Bailey Davis of Ingram Content Group and Brandie Herrell, Friesens Printing as they sort through the pros and cons of this all-important choice for indie publishers. Yes, you will pay more per copy with POD. Yes, you can still get good quality books printed. Yes, a digital or offset print run will require a larger up-front outlay of cash before you sell any books, although pre-sales can offset that hit. The good news is that over the past 15 years, the book industry has changed significantly with the introduction of digital printing and print on demand (POD). While the book industry has embraced digital printing, there are still common misconceptions about POD. We'll sift through these issues in this episode, and give you some practical resources to use going forward. PANELISTS: Bailey Davis, Ingram Content Group Brandie Herrell, Friesens Printing CREW: Producer, Charlotte Pierce, Pierce Press Host, Eddie Vincent, President of IPNE& Encircle Publications Tech director, Laura Williams, GoodInklings Web Services

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004 Artists as Independent Publishers (AAIP)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2021 29:08

In der vierten Folge des Podcasts stellt Bettina Brach, Kuratorin im Zentrum für Künstlerpublikationen in der Weserburg, Artists as Independent Publishers (AAIP) vor, ein Kooperationsprojekt der Hochschule für Künste Bremen (HfK) mit Kunsthochschulen in Antwerpen, Halle, London, Wien und Tokio. Corona zum Trotz ist die entsprechende Auftaktausstellung mit mehr 100 Künstlerbüchern in der Weserburg installiert. Prof. Katrin von Maltzahn sowie Bremer Studierende des Projekts berichten über das internationale Projekt und dessen Vermittlung auf digitalen Kanälen.

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Should Independent Publishers Jump on the Audiobook Bandwagon?

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2021 31:32

There is a lot of buzz about how booming the audiobook market is, so should independent publishers make audiobooks an essential part of their business model? What types of books have a better chance succeeding as audiobooks? What are helpful tips to market audiobooks? Audiobook industry expert, Michele Cobb (Partner at Forté Business Consulting and Executive Director for the Audio Publishers Association) gives advantageous insight to answer these questions and more! PARTICIPANTSMichele Cobb is a recognized expert in the audio industry and a Partner at Forté Business Consulting. Formerly Vice President of Sales & Marketing for the British Broadcasting Corporation audiobooks division, she has served on the Audio Publishers Association (APA) board since 2001 as a director, an officer, and as the current Executive Director. A sought-after consultant in the audio industry regarding PR, sales, marketing, and business development through Forté, she often works with strategic partner Tavia Gilbert to support the analysis and increased reach of a variety of audiobook and podcast clients.(12) Michele Cobb (@mleecobb) / TwitterMichele Cobb (@mleecobb) • Instagram photos and videos(20+) Michele Cobb | Facebook Independent Book Publishers Association is the largest trade association for independent publishers in the United States. As the IBPA Member Liaison, Christopher Locke helps guide the 3,600+ members as they travel along their publishing journeys. As one of his major projects, he oversees the IBPA NetGalley program, which generates buzz and garners reviews for indie publishers’ titles. He’s also passionate about indie publishing, because he’s an author publisher himself, having published two novels so far in his YA trilogy, The Enlightenment Adventures. LINKSIf you’re looking to market your audiobook(s), check out the IBPA NetGalley Program Audiobook Listing here https://www.ibpa-online.org/page/netgalleyTo learn more about the many benefits of becoming a member of Independent Book Publishers Association, visit here https://www.ibpa-online.org/general/register_member_type.asp?Follow IBPA on:Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/IBPAonlineTwitter – https://twitter.com/ibpaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/ibpalovesindies/

@Conwayshow - Chris Nichols on 116 DTLA Businesses Shuttered By Pandemic

KFI Featured Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2021 10:45

Chris Nichols, Columnist w Los Angeles magazine. He writes the Ask Chris column and brings a historical perspective to the magazine with pieces on lost neon, vintage road trips, and stylish Angelenos living in the past. He has been involved in historic preservation for 25 years working to save the iconic mid-century modern architecture of Los Angeles. His book The Leisure Architecture of Wayne McAllister won the Independent Publishers award in 2008.Got a burning question about life in L.A.? Chris Nichols has an answer. Want an urban myth debunked? Need to settle a wager? E-mail your questions to askchris@lamag.com

Tips for How Independent Publishers Can Land Traditional Distribution, with IPG’s Richard T. Williams

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2021 32:34

Landing traditional distribution can be one of the most difficult things for independent publishers and author publishers to achieve, so Independent Publishers Group’s Vice President of Publisher Development Richard T. Williams shares invaluable advice about how indie publishers can increase their chances of being accepted, explains reasons why they would be rejected, and much more. If you’re interested in landing traditional distribution, you don’t want to miss this episode!PARTICIPANTSRichard T. Williams is the vice president, publisher development at the distribution company Independent Publishers Group (IPG), where he reviews publisher submissions, pursues new publisher business, and manages a team of experts to help existing clients plan and develop their lists. He is a former sales rep at IPG and was the director of IPG’s Small Press United program from its inception in 2009. Also a former operations manager at an independent publisher, Richard is uniquely positioned to understand the needs of publishers in today’s industry and utilizes his knowledge and experience to help expand IPG’s suite of services to fit such needs.Independent Book Publishers Association is the largest trade association for independent publishers in the United States. As the IBPA Member Liaison, Christopher Locke helps guide the 3,600+ members as they travel along their publishing journeys. As one of his major projects, he oversees the IBPA NetGalley program, which generates buzz and garners reviews for indie publishers’ titles. He’s also passionate about indie publishing, because he’s an author publisher himself, having published two novels so far in his YA trilogy, The Enlightenment Adventures. LINKSClick here to learn more about IBPA’s Industry Standards Checklist for a Professionally Published Book!Richard did a great webinar with IBPA called “Let’s Get Read About National Distribution.” It’s in the free webinar archive for IBPA members, so we recommend checking that out!To learn more about how you can attend IBPA Publishing University (the premier educational event for independent book publishers), visit https://www.publishinguniversity.org/There's a special 15% discount on IBPA Publishing University registration for podcast listeners, but you have to listen to this episode for details!To learn more about the many benefits of becoming a member of Independent Book Publishers Association, visit here https://www.ibpa-online.org/general/register_member_type.asp? Follow IBPA on:Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/IBPAonlineTwitter – https://twitter.com/ibpaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/ibpalovesindies/

Joan Wright Mularz

Tart Words: Writers read. Readers bake. Bakers write.

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 12:58

Linda talks with Joan Wright Mularz, author of the E.T. Madigan YA mystery series.Joan Wright Mularz lives in Florida and summers in Maine. She is the author of the E.T. Madigan YA mystery series. The third book in the series, Maine Roots Run Deep, was a Finalist for BEST YA BOOK at the 2018 Independent Publishers of New England Book Awards. Kirkus Reviews said "Maine Roots Run Deep" was "A winsome tale of a girl whose paranormal gift is only one of the traits that makes her exceptional." Her short story, "The Souk," was awarded an Honorable Mention by the Bethlehem Writers' Roundtable, 2017. Another short story, "Barbara Screechie." was published in the anthology "Whittier Than Thou: Wit and Whimsy inspired by the Life and Works of John Greenleaf Whittier," 2019. Visit Joan’s website at www.joanwrightmularz.com to watch for the publication date for her new book Slate—A Band of Friends Mystery.Get to know Joan: The Tart Words Baker's Dozen1. Plotter or Pantser? Combo? Combo 2. Tea or Coffee? Coffee 3. Beer, Wine, or Cocktails? Wine 4. Snacks: Sweet or Savory? Savory 5. Indie Published, Traditionally Published, or Hybrid? Hybrid 6. Strict Writing Schedule: No 7. Strictly Computer or Mix It Up? Computer 8. Daily Goal: Yes 9. Formal Track Progress: Yes 10. Special Writing Spot? No 11. Writer’s Block? Sometimes 12. File of Ideas: Yes 13. Favorite Author(s)? So many, but here are a few: Tana French, Marc Levy, Mark Pryor, Martin Walker, Susan Kiernan-Lewis, Lisa Genova, Donna Leon, Viveca Sten, Jeffrey Siger, Paul Theroux

How Independent Publishers Can Support DEI & Be Antiracist, with SCBWI’s Chief Equity & Inclusion Officer April Powers

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2021 44:40

SCBWI’s Chief Equity & Inclusion Officer April Powers joins host Christopher Locke for a candid conversation about actions independent publishers can take to bring about real change for marginalized communities, and actions that are unhelpful. Plus, what does April have to say about people who complain that companies shouldn’t get “political” by supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and antiracism? Also, what can independent publishers learn from the American Dirt controversy?PARTICIPANTSApril Powers is the chief equity & inclusion officer for the Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators, SCBWI.org. A highly-rated trainer for Fortune 50, government and non-profit organizations, she is also the Managing Director of First Impression Rx, a full service consulting firm that helps companies manage differences through training and diversity and inclusion strategy.Her client work includes LGBTQI+ bench-marking through the Human Rights Campaign, project managing a cultural dexterity roll-out and delivering certified training in the areas of Generational Diversity, Intersectionality, Unconscious Bias, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, LBGTQI+ Understanding, Empathy, Customer Service, Effective Teams, Effective Communication, Positive Workplace, Climate Reality, Difficult Conversations and Cultural Competence.After graduating from UC Berkeley, April began her recruiting career with Ryan, Miller & Associates; launched Manifest Search; then became the Manager of Diversity and Recruiting for Nestlé USA as well as an Inclusion Trainer & Consultant at Amgen. Most recently, she was offered her dream job impacting young readers all over the world. She has lived in the US, South America and Europe. She is bilingual and, thus brings a global perspective with local understanding to her clients' goals in the inclusion space. Independent Book Publishers Association is the largest trade association for independent publishers in the United States. As the IBPA Member Liaison, Christopher Locke helps guide the 3,600+ members as they travel along their publishing journeys. As one of his major projects, he oversees the IBPA NetGalley program, which generates buzz and garners reviews for indie publishers’ titles. He’s also passionate about indie publishing, because he’s an author publisher himself, having published two novels so far in his YA trilogy, The Enlightenment Adventures. LINKSTo learn more about #OwnVoices and the creator of the term, Corinne Duyvis, read this interview here https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-authors/article/84336-q-a-with-corinne-duyvis.htmlTo learn more about how you can attend IBPA Publishing University (the premier educational event for independent book publishers), visit https://www.publishinguniversity.org/There's a special 15% discount on IBPA Publishing University registration for podcast listeners, but you have to listen to this episode for details!To learn more about the many benefits of becoming a member of Independent Book Publishers Association, visit here https://www.ibpa-online.org/general/register_member_type.asp?"If the World Were a Village of 100 People (2019)" Follow IBPA on:Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/IBPAonlineTwitter – https://twitter.com/ibpaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/ibpalovesindies/

R. Richard (Dick) Wagner, "We've Been Here All Along: Wisconsin's Early Gay History"

Madison BookBeat

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2021 52:11

Stu Levitan welcomes R. Richard (Dick) Wagner, author of We've Been Here All Along: Wisconsin's Early Gay History, covering the period from territorial days to the 1960s. It's from our friends at the Wisconsin Historical Society Press, which in September will publish his companion volume, Coming Out, Moving Forward: Wisconsin's Recent Gay History. Some breaking news about volume one – it was just awarded the gold medal in the LGBT category by the Independent Publishers association. In 1982, under Republican Governor Lee Dreyfus, Wisconsin became the first state in the country to adopt a gay rights law, making discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation illegal. In 1983, under Democratic Governor Tony Earl, Wisconsin became the first state to have a Governor's Commission on Lesbian and Gay Issues. Wisconsin is the only state to have elected three openly gay members of Congress – 2 Democrats, 1 Republican. But the dairy state has not always been so friendly to non-normative sexuality. In fact, laws against gay sex predate the state. When the Wisconsin Territory was created in 1836, territorial legislators took the law against sodomy from the Michigan Territory and increased the penalty from three years to five. In 1905, the Wisconsin Attorney General called oral sex “this unspeakable offense,” ‘the infamous crime,' degrading and disgusting.” In 1928, the Supreme Court called sodomy “repulsive and detestable,” but “too prevalent to be ignored.” In the 1940s, Wisconsin criminalized even thinking gay, passing the Sexual Psychopath Law to prosecute people whose impulsiveness of behavior rendered them sexually irresponsible – whether or not they ever acted on those supposed impulses. Even that citadel of sifting and winnowing, the University of Wisconsin, got into the gay-bashing business, investigating hundreds of gay students in the fifties and early sixties, and sending many of them for therapeutic discipline. UW business manager A.W. Peterson even took the doors off the toilet stalls in the Bascom Hall men's rooms, to stop gay assignations. It's part of our state's history that most people, straight or gay, don't know, but should. Because a community cannot fully know itself, or be fully known by others, without knowing its history. As they say, you can't know where you're going if you don't know where you've been. There is no one more qualified or appropriate to write this groundbreaking history of early gay life in Wisconsin than Dick Wagner, who is himself historic, as the first openly gay member of the Dane County Board of Supervisors. He even lives in a landmarked building on Jenifer Street which long before he came to town was a center of Madison gay life. Dick came to Madison as a graduate student in history in 1965, getting his doctorate in 1971. In 1972, Gov. Pat Lucey named him executive director of the American Revolution Bicentennial Commission. After Lucey resigned in the summer of 1977 to become Ambassador to Mexico, Dick ran the executive residence for Gov. Martin Schreiber until January 1979, when he joined the Department of Administration as a budget analyst. Dick retired from state service in 2005. In addition to serving on the Dane County Board from 1980-1994 – including four years as the first openly gay county board chair in Wisconsin – Dick's record of state and local public service is extensive. In 1983, Gov. Tony Early appointed him co-chair of the aforementioned Governor's Council on Lesbian and Gay Issues. That same year, he co-founded the New Harvest Foundation, a funding source for south central Wisconsin's LGBT communities. Dick stepped down last year as chair of the Madison Urban Design Commission, following service on the Plan Commission, Landmarks Commission, Wisconsin Arts Board, Wisconsin Humanities Council, and numerous other organizations. In recognition not just of his service but the way he served, Dick was named the first recipient of the city of Madison's Jeffrey Clay Erlanger Civility in Public Discourse Award, in 2007. And on a personal note – I had the pleasure of serving with Dick on the Dane County Board from 1982-1987, and there is no one whose intelligence, integrity and decency I respect more. It is a pleasure to welcome to Madison BookBeat my friend, Dick Wagner

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#SIBF20 - How the Pandemic Has Affected Independent Publishers (05.11.20)

Pulse 95 Live

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2020 18:00

Iman Ben Chaibah, founder of Sail Publishing, an Emirati, independent publishing house, spoke to Pulse 95 about the state of the book industry amid COVID-19. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) or online on our website: www.pulse95radio.com ************************ Follow us on Social. www.facebook.com/pulse95radio www.twitter.com/pulse95radio www.instagram.com/pulse95radio

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2020 IPNE Authors & Publishers Conference

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 21:23

For nearly a decade, the Annual Conference of the Independent Publishers of New England (IPNE.org) has been the region's leading indie publishing event for anyone who wants to take their authoring and publishing business to new heights. This fall's event promises to be the most exciting in recent memory. Nearly two dozen experts will help you and your business succeed in the brave new world of publishing, where innovations come and go with dizzying speed. It's never been a better time to be a publisher, yet it's never been more challenging. Come join us virtually for an educational and fun-filled weekend that you won't soon forget. And don't forget about the 7th Annual IPNE Book Awards on Saturday evening!DETAILS & REGISTRATION HERE!

Face The Book TV #10: Keys to Successful Online Book Events

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2020 30:24

Face The Book TV dives into the topic of online book events, with tips & resources on how to leverage this new reality for book launches & promotion. Host IPNE president Eddie Vincent interviews renowned publicist Skye Wentworth, along with authors Greg Josephs (The Confluence); and publisher-poet Jon Meyer of Brilliant Light Publishing (Love Poems from New England).We welcome audience questions in advance - before or during the live stream, or after the event. As time goes on, we'll toss out a few goodies for people who engage with the show - free & discounted memberships, gadgets & gear, publishing services, and of course - books!Please subscribe on YouTube or "like" the page for advance notifications. Face The Book TV is produced by Pierce Press, and members of the Independent Publishers of New England (IPNE) receive booking priority for appropriate topics. We often highlight independent authors in a special segment. Booking form: https://forms.gle/iA5MF4mFcXBq9aBM9EPISODE LINKS: https://PiercePress.comhttps://IPNE.orghttps://encirclepublications.comhttps://skyewentworth.org/wordpresshttps://gregoryjosephs.com

5. Brexit Musing: Foreign Exchange and more with Bannockburn and Bloomberg

EACCNY Pulse: Transatlantic Business Insights

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 17:54

In this episode of the "EACCNY Brexit Musings", we will hear from Marc Chandler, Managing Director & Chief Markets Strategist at BANNOCKBURN GLOBAL FOREX and Kathleen Hays, Global Economics and Policy Editor for BLOOMBERG TV & RADIO. Their discussion will focus on the far-reaching implications of Brexit on the sterling and Foreign Exchange Market. Starting with a chat on the near-term disruption of Brexit on January 1, Marc and Kathleen will then "muse" about what it may look like five years or so down the road. Does the independence from the EU cost it to lose Scotland? Northern Ireland? Does sterling become more of less important of a global currency? Is its per capita GDP going be rising faster or slower? Will a new financial center(s) on the Continent erode London's status. In a world that is dominated by the size of few large economies, the US, China, the EU, Japan, India, what is the role of the UK?Marc Chandler joined Bannockburn Global Forex in October, 2018. Prior to joining Bannockburn, he was the global head of currency strategy at Brown Brothers Harriman for thirteen years... Previously he was the chief currency strategist for HSBC Bank USA and Mellon Bank. Marc is a prolific writer and speaker. In addition to being frequently called up to by the newspapers and news wires to provide insight into the developments of the day, Chandler's essays have been published in the Financial Times, Barron's, Euromoney, Corporate Finance, and Foreign Affairs. His blog, www.marctomarket is widely read and picked up by both the traditional and social media. Marc appears often on business television and is a regular guest on CNBC. He frequently presents to business groups and investors. His first book, “Making Sense of the Dollar: Exposing Dangerous Myths about Trade and Foreign Exchange was published by Bloomberg Press in August 2009 and it won a Bronze Award from Independent Publishers. His second book, Political Economy of Tomorrow, was published in February 2017. His current research projects include global imbalances, scarcity and surplus, and the relationship between savings, investment and growth. Marc has been analyzing the foreign exchange market for more than 20 years. He holds a Master's degree in American history (1982) from Northern Illinois University and a Master's in International Political Economy from the University of Pittsburgh (1984). He has taught classes on International Political Economy at New York University since the early 1990s. He is also a Visiting Executive Lecturer at Darden Graduate School of Business Administration at University of Virginia since 2012. Kathleen Hays is Global Economics and Policy Editor for Bloomberg Television and Radio, covering economies and central banks around the world, from the Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank, to the Bank of Japan and the People's Bank of China. Hays can be seen and heard on “Bloomberg Daybreak Asia” and “Bloomberg Asia Markets,” and on Bloomberg Radio's “Bloomberg Markets P.M.”Hays joined Bloomberg in 2006 after years as an on-air and online economics correspondent at CNBC and CNN, where she served as a host, correspondent and commentator for numerous programs. She began her career as the New York bureau chief at Markets News International, a financial news service. From there, she joined Reuters, and later worked as an economics correspondent and New York bureau chief for Investor's Business Daily.Hays attended Stanford University, where she earned both a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in economics. She is a member and former governor of the Money Marketeers of NYU, and a member of the Economic Club of New York. She is based in New York City.

April 4 2020 - Favorite Comics From Independent Publishers

The Fantastic Forum Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2020 56:13

Ulie and panelists Sherin Nicole, Drew Bittner and Bryan Lyles discuss some of their favorite comics from alternative publishers. Original air date April 4 2020 on WERA 96.7 FM.

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The view from the UK, a discussion with Independent Publishers Guild Chief Executive Bridget Shine

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2020 41:48

The COVID-19 pandemic is changing publishing around the world. Bridget Shine of the Independent Publishers Guild talks about issues, partnerships, and the role of indies and author-publishers in the UK.Topics CoveredWhat is the Independent Publishers Guild?How are publishers coping with COVID and the changing retail and distribution landscape?Audiobooks and ebooks in the UKDifficulties of access and perception faced by small publishers and author publishersPartnerships between larger and smaller publishersthe role of Amazon in the UKLinkhttp://www.independentpublishersguild.com/ParticipantsBridget Shine is chief executive of the Independent Publishers Guild (IPG), a flourishing trade association with more than 650 members from all areas of publishing, including trade, children’s, education, academic, professional and specialist sectors. Members range in size from one-person start-ups to long-established international companies and have a combined annual publishing turnover of more than £1bn.The IPG provides resources and events to help its members become better businesses and publishers. Since joining in 2004, Bridget has led a doubling of the IPG’s membership and numerous initiatives including the launch of a Skills Hub of training and professional development resources, the annual Independent Publishing Awards, a mentoring programme and new Special Interest Groups. Before joining the IPG, Bridget worked for both large and small publishers, as well as in literary agenting and at the Welsh Books Council.Peter Goodman (host) is publisher of Stone Bridge Press in Berkeley, California. He began his publishing career in Tokyo, Japan, in 1976. A longtime member of IBPA, he has served on the IBPA board and as IBPA board chair.For more information, go to IBPA at https://www.ibpa-online.org/.

Something About Ann - An Interview with Author Everett Prewitt

Inside Scoop Live!

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2020 26:05

J. Everett Prewitt is a Vietnam veteran and a former Army officer. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Lincoln University in Pennsylvania, and a Master of Science Degree in Urban Studies from Cleveland State University. Prewitt was awarded the title of distinguished alumni at both schools. His debut novel Snake Walkers placed first for fiction in four different literary contests and won the Bronze Award for General Fiction in ForeWord Magazine’s Book of the Year contest. Snake Walkers was also honored by the Black Caucus of the American Library Association. Prewitt’s second novel, A Long Way Back was awarded the Literary Classic’s Seal of Approval. It won the Independent Publishers of New England first place award, was a finalist for the Eric Hoffer Montaigne Medal Award, received the Bronze Award for the INDIEFAB Book of the Year Award, the Silver Award from Literary Classics and the DNQ Award from IBPA’s Benjamin Franklin Award. Something About Ann, and a series of short stories related to A Long Way Back including the award-winning The Last Time I Saw Willie, will be available in September 2017. Prewitt loves tennis, billiards, backgammon, jazz, and a good red wine. For more information about Everett Prewitt and his work, visit his website at www.eprewitt.com. Topics of conversation: Writing and PTSD Books That Inspired Him Writing Positive Stories Prewitt’s Future Projects Message to Young African American Writers

CNHR Radio Hour - NEEM RESEARCH PODCAST

CNHR Radio Hour

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2020 32:23

This Special CNHR Podcast is focused on Klaus Ferlow, founder of Ferlow Botanicals and Canada’s leading expert on the amazing Neem Tree. CNHR editor Bruce Cole interviews Klaus, as he discusses the miraculous versatile medicinal neem tree, its benefit and its healing power. Klaus is an Honorary Master Herbalist, (HMH), Dominion Herbal College, Burnaby, BC. and Herbal Advocate, (HA), Canadian Herbalist's Association of B.C. He is the only Canadian author/publisher of a neem consumer book "Neem: Nature's Healing Gift to Humanity," available from Amazon in paperback and as e-book, see: www.neemresearch.ca/shop. His book received the GOLD MEDAL from the Jenkins Group & Independent Publishers at its annual 2019 Living Now Book Awards, in the category "Health and Wellness.”

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Independent Publishers & Authors Series Part 2 - Sion Dayson and Paula Lazor

Real Fiction Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2020 54:48

Sion Dayson, author of AS A RIVER (Jaded Ibis Press) and Paula Lazor BEYOND THE BOX: HOW HANDS-ON LEARNING CAN TRANSFORM A CHILD AND REFORM OUR SCHOOLS - MOTHER'S STORY (Mascot Books)

Independent Publishers and Authors Series- Part 1 Haywire Books

Real Fiction Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2020 55:25

Authors Jon Sealy, Patricia Henley and Mark Powell from Haywire Books discuss launching a new press and finding a publishing niche.

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Lama Tsomo -- Sustaining Our Spiritual Practices in the Face of Frustration and Discouragement

Awakin Call

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2020

Lama Tsomo, born Linda Pritzker, is an American teacher in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, an author, and a philanthropist living in western Montana. Her path of spiritual inquiry and study led to her ordination as one of the few female American lamas in Tibetan Buddhism. Lama Tsomo is known for her warm, candid and humorous teaching style. Fascinated by science from an early age, she often weaves research findings into her teachings. Her studies and teaching over the years have focused on these two questions: How can a spiritual awakening improve the chances that our world will be healed? And where can we find the insights and capacities to help each of us navigate life and be authentically happy? She is particularly passionate about reaching young people and supporting those working for positive social change. Born into a Midwestern Jewish household, Lama Tsomo is an heiress to the Pritzker family fortune via Hyatt Hotels and other enterprises. She had no interest in joining any of the family businesses. As a teenager, she discovered a passion for saving the environment after a summer of exploring the wilderness areas of Glacier National Park and other regions of the American west. She came to believe that a civilization built on an ever-growing demand for material things (and the natural resources required to produce them) does not result in happiness and well-being, and is not sustainable. She studied at Antioch University and earned a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology with a focus on Jungian analysis. As a young woman, she left Chicago and began a life as a homesteader in Wisconsin, where she raised goats, grew the family's vegetables, and brought up three children. She practiced as a Jungian therapist, and wrote a book about the place of women and girls in western mythology. She later moved to a rural community in the mountains of western Montana. Tsomo meditated for a number of years without any particular instruction or guidance. After a period of five years where she gave up meditating, she felt a desire to return to the practice but this time with instruction and guidance. She met Gochen Tulku Sangak Rinpoche, who carries the teaching of the Nyingma path of Tibetan Buddhism, at a 10-day retreat in Santa Fe. After hearing him teach she knew she had found the teacher she was seeking. Under Rinpoche’s guidance, Tsomo completed more than three years of solitary retreats. She also learned the Tibetan language, allowing her to converse directly with her teacher, using concepts not readily expressed in English. Rinpoche spent countless hours painstakingly teaching Tsomo the methods of Tibetan Buddhism that give her experience of this life deeper meaning and joy. After she achieved proficiency in all the levels of the Nyingma path, Rinpoche ordained her a lama in his monastery in Nepal in February of 2005 and again in a ceremony in his temple in Montana the following summer. Just after he ordained her, he spoke of her responsibility to pass these teachings along. Lama Tsomo is bringing the Nyingma form of Tibetan Buddhism to interested westerners by dedicating herself to teaching. With oversight provided by Rinpoche, she is building a Buddhist retreat center in Montana called the Namchak Retreat Ranch, where people can practice in total immersion in a beautiful natural environment. She also teaches Tibetan Buddhist practice to students at beginning and intermediate levels via free e-courses and in-person retreats in California and New York. She is passionate about helping students form community around meditation in small learning and practice circles found in the U.S. and abroad. Lama Tsomo often refers to having two inheritances. The first, her financial inheritance, she was given by her father. The second, her spiritual inheritance, she earned after years of study and retreats with Tulku Sangak Rinpoche. The two inheritances converge in the Namchak Retreat Ranch, which Rinpoche tasked her with creating. Tsomo was also a founding board member of the Ewam, a Tibetan Buddhist center located in Arlee, Montana. She is the author of the book Why Is the Dalai Lama Always Smiling?: A Westerner’s Introduction and Guide to Tibetan Buddhist Practice, which was a 2016 silver medal winner in the Independent Publishers’ Book Awards. In his foreword to the book, the Dalai Lama wrote that while Lama Tsomo outlines her personal journey into Buddhism, she continues to honor her traditional Jewish heritage. She is co-author of The Lotus and The Rose: A Conversation Between Tibetan Buddhism and Mystical Christianity (2018) with Reverend Matthew Fox, which consists of the co-authors’ conversations exploring the essentials principles shared by their traditions and the differences that distinguish them. Lama Tsomo was also a contributor to The Dharma of Dogs: Our Best Friends as Spiritual Teachers (2017), edited by Tami Simon. Join us in conversation with this wise and generous teacher!

The Mystical Positivist - Radio Show #331 - 13JUL19

The Mystical Positivist

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2019

Podcast: This week on The Mystical Positivist, Rob and I speak with two previous guests on the show Sam Webster and Gus diZerega about their new project Pagan Currents, an online open source creative commons journal for serious Pagan work intended for practicing Pagans rather than academics, while acknowledging the overlap between the two groups. Sam Webster, PhD, M.Div.,Mage, hails from the Bay Area and has taught magick publicly since 1984. He graduated from Starr King School for the Ministry at the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley in 1993 and earned his doctorate at the University of Bristol, UK, studying Pagan history under Prof. Ronald Hutton. He is an Adept of the Golden Dawn, a cofounder of the Chthonic-Ouranian Templar order, and an initiate of Wiccan, Druidic, Buddhist, Hindu and Masonic traditions. His work has been published in journals such as Green Egg and Gnosis, and 2010 saw his first book Tantric Thelema, establishing the publishing house Concrescent Press. In 2001 he founded the Open Source Order of the Golden Dawn, and in 2013 founded the Pantheon Foundation. Sam serves the Pagan community as a priest of Hermes. Gus diZerega combines decades of work in Wicca and shamanic healing with an academic background, including a PhD in Political Theory and extensive teaching and publishing experience in mainstream academia. He is a Third Degree Elder in Gardnerian Wicca, studied closely with Timothy White, who later founded Shaman's Drum magazine, and intensively practiced Brazilian Umbanda for six years under Antonio Costa e Silva, as well as integrating it into his own healing work afterwards. He has given workshops and talks on Pagan spirituality and healing in the United States and Canada as well as organized international conferences and taught internationally in the social sciences. Gus' book Faultlines: The Sixties, the Culture War and the Return of the Divine Feminine, received a 2014 Silver Award from the Association of Independent Publishers. Pagans and Christians: The Personal Spiritual Experience, won Best Nonfiction of 2001 from The Coalition of Visionary Resources. More information about Sam Webster and Gus diZeriga's work can be found at: Pagan Currents website: pagancurrents.com The Open Source Order of the Golden Dawn website: www.OSOGD.org Gus diZerega's Website: dizerega.com

Blackwell's and independent publishers

The IPG Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2019 14:21

Blackwell's is one of the UK's longest established and important booksellers, and in this episode of the IPG Podcast its CEO David Prescott talks to our President Jonathan Harris. David discusses some of the big issues for retailers and publishers post-Brexit and how Blackwell's can support independent publishers—in trade and children's sectors as well as academic.

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064 | Our Writing Lives & Independent Publishers

Write Club The Podcast | For Aspiring Writers, Published Authors & Readers Everywhere

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2019 63:14

We discuss our writing lives and update each other on our progress. Nicola's very excited about The Story Grid book & podcast and gives an overview of how that works for both aspiring writers and writers wanting to edit their own books. Heather reads a new poem, then we talk about Independent Publishers and how they differ, before interviewing Kate MacDonald of Handheld Press. Pat and Craig Smith share what's on their respective bedside tables. Write Club The Podcast is a weekly show for aspiring writers, published authors and readers everywhere. Join Stephanie Rouse, Theresa Stoker, Heather Worsley, Linda Jack Werlein, Pat Woolfe & Nicola Cairncross each week where they'll share guest readings and interviews, along with what they're reading, what they're writing and what it's really like to be an aspiring writer. You can join in the weekly "Name the Novel" quiz and find out "What's On The Bedside Table?".

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Author Mary Jo McConahay --- The Tango War

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2019 24:47

Born in Chicago, Mary Jo McConahay is an award-winning reporter who covered the wars in Central America and economics in the Middle East. She has traveled in seventy countries and has been fascinated by the history of World War II since childhood, when she listened to the stories of her father, a veteran U.S. Navy officer. A graduate of the University of California in Berkeley, she covers Latin America as an independent journalist. Coming Sept. 18: The Tango War, The Struggle for the Hearts, Minds and Riches of Latin America during World War II Her previous books include Maya Roads, One Woman's Journey Among the People of the Rainforest and Ricochet, Two Women War Reporters and a Friendship Under Fire. She lives in San Francisco.Maya Roads earned the Grand Award, Society of American Travel Writers; International Book Awards Winner in three categories -- Autobiography/Memoir, Best New Nonfiction, Best Travel Essay Book; the Independent Publishers' Award Gold -- Best Travel Essay Book; National Geographic Traveler Book of the Month; Northern California Book Awards, Best Creative Nonfiction. For Maya Roads and other travel writing, McConahay was named Lowell Thomas Travel Journalist of the Year, the equivalent of the Pulitzer Prize in the genre. Ricochet earned a Global Ebook Award for Autobiography/Memoir

Episode 77 - Independent Publishers Guild with Bridget Shine

The Extraordinary Business Book Club

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2017 28:30

Bridget Shine, CEO of the Independent Publishers Guild in the UK, is at the forefront of the revolution taking place in publishing today. In this week's episode we discuss what it means to be an independent publisher, and from the author's perspective, what it's like to be published by an independent publisher. The old rules and divisions are breaking down, and there are fantastic opportunities for those with the will and the energy to explore them. She also has some great tips for approaching independent publishers, and advice for those considering setting up as publishers themselves. And if you get lost in the definitions - indie authors, independent publishers, partner publishing - she takes a reassuringly pragmatic and positive approach: 'The point about the IPG... is we're all about helping one another and supporting each other and if you start getting a bit too ground down by those definitions you would get stuck very easily. For us, it's about people sharing, it's about the spirit of independence.'

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January Jones-Smile and Succeed 4 Teens with Kirt Manecke

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2016 51:00

Kirt Manecke is an award-winning author and sales, marketing, fundraising, and business development specialist. He is an expert at surprising and delighting customers. Kirt's book Smile & Succeed for Teens: Must-Know People Skill for Today's Wired World is a crash course in face-to-face communication. Winner of the Mom's Choice Gold Award honoring excellence in family friendly products, the Teachers' Choice Award for the Classroom, and the Independent Publishers' Gold Award recognizing excellence, Smile & Succeed for Teens is the perfect book to ensure your teens put down their cell phones, make eye contact, have a conversation and get a job. http://www.smilethebook.com http://www.januaryjones.com

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January Jones-Smile and Succeed 4 Teens with Kirt Manecke

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2016 18:00

Kirt Manecke is an award-winning author and sales, marketing, fundraising, and business development specialist. He is an expert at surprising and delighting customers. Kirt's book Smile & Succeed for Teens: Must-Know People Skill for Today's Wired World is a crash course in face-to-face communication. Winner of the Mom's Choice Gold Award honoring excellence in family friendly products, the Teachers' Choice Award for the Classroom, and the Independent Publishers' Gold Award recognizing excellence, Smile & Succeed for Teens is the perfect book to ensure your teens put down their cell phones, make eye contact, have a conversation and get a job. http://www.smilethebook.com http://www.januaryjones.com

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January Jones-Smile and Succeed with Kirt Manecke

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2015 54:00

Kirt Manecke is an award-winning author and sales, marketing, fundraising, and business development specialist. He is an expert at surprising and delighting customers. Kirt's book Smile & Succeed for Teens: Must-Know People Skill for Today's Wired World is a crash course in face-to-face communication. Winner of the Mom's Choice Gold Award honoring excellence in family friendly products, the Teachers' Choice Award for the Classroom, and the Independent Publishers' Gold Award recognizing excellence, Smile & Succeed for Teens is the perfect book to ensure your teens put down their cell phones, make eye contact, have a conversation and get a job. http://www.smilethebook.com

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January Jones-Smile and Succeed 4 Teens with Kirt Manecke