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We've reached one of the highlights of The Life of a Showgirl, "Ruin the Friendship." Are you ready to go back to high school with us? Taylor Swift returns to her old high school in Nashville to paint us a picture of what it's like to choose cautious discretion over inconvenient risk—and she realizes it's not worth it. Join Exquisite and Hannah as we drive shotgun with our hair undone in this podcast episode. Want to support Exquisite on her journey to becoming aprofessor? Donate here: https://gofund.me/ceaf3b27dEnjoy the episode? Support The TaylorSeminars on Ko-fi! ❤️And don't forget to join the conversation with#ShowgirlSeminars on X/Twitter Follow us on Twitter:- @taylorseminars- @sippingaugust(Hannah)- @exquisitewill(Exquisite)Cover Art by Alef Vernon: - @alefvernonarton Instagram- @alefvernonon Twitter Follow Alef on Patreon
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Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss the rumors of a narrator and photos of Nicholas Flamel for the Harry Potter TV show. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:· 1:20 The TV show will feature a narrator and Nicholas Flamel. The narrator is just a rumor right now, but we have seen leaked photos of Flamel shooting scenes with Dumbledore. These two idea seem to be contrasting because the narrator is pulling us towards the books, while the scenes with Flamel is pulling us towards the TV show.· 7:38 The narrator is going to ruin the TV show. It will take away from the voice of the characters! The most effective scenes where we learn the most about the characters is where we aren't told how to feel. We have to read the faces of the characters and experience the story in a much more real way.· 16:27 Flamel is great news. I initially thought that these scenes were towards the beginning of the story where they were discussing where to move the stone, but it is very possible that these are the scenes where Dumbledore is asking Flamel if he is alright with the stone being destroyed. Those are some heavy scenes, and we can all learn something from Flamel finally resting after his long, rich life.· 23:30 We are moving forward! We are breaking new ground and finally exploring like we hoped we would. Additionally, these scenes with Flamel might indicate to us that we are going to get a glimpse of other, older worlds of magic.Having anything you want to hear or say? Click here for a voice submission or here for text. ThePotterDiscussion@gmail.comthepotterdiscussion.comNox
A new MP3 sermon from Grace Reformed Baptist of Pine Bush is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Psalms of Realization, Ruin and Restoration Subtitle: Biblical Theology Speaker: Paul Gordon Broadcaster: Grace Reformed Baptist of Pine Bush Event: Teaching Date: 11/13/2025 Bible: Psalm 73-89 Length: 47 min.
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Jeremy (They/Them) - DM; korvys (He/Him) - Mirror's Reflection, "Tabaxi" Warlock (He/Him); L (They/Them) - Syax, Centaur Paladin (He/Him); Lilth (They/Them) - Bo "Keres" Brookes (She/Her); Zaghrog (He/Him) - Lia Amakiir, Wood Elf Monk (She/Her)-----Thanks to all of our supporters at patreon.com/fsfilms for making this possible!Especially our $25+ Donors:Drevian AlexanderL ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Welcome back to Maximal Fire, your home for all things Warhammer and specialist games! In this episode, we break down the latest Games Workshop Preview featuring a huge wave of new model reveals across Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar, Warhammer Quest, and a standout set of releases for Legions Imperialis.We dive deep into each reveal, sharing our reactions, analysis, and predictions for how these new kits will shake up their games. If you're a fan of GW's big reveals, small-scale warfare, or just love fresh plastic, this episode is packed with insights you won't want to miss.Join the ConversationWhat was your favourite reveal from the preview? Did Legions Imperialis steal the show? Drop your thoughts in the comments — we love hearing from the community!Watch our other podcasts here! Maximal Fire - Adeptus Titanicus & Legions Imperialis - Video Podcastshttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL82UVANZcT11sTvTQ3yzgKTVeYOcgTpg4 Get Additional podcast content - "The Noosphere"!Sign up on Patreon or YouTube Members:Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/maximalfireYouTube Members: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUrRZKbZ_dW4F3M-7ztFjWQ/joinWebsite: http://maximalfire.comDiscord: https://discord.gg/5ruErzhsHaFacebook: www.facebook.com/maximalfireInstagram: @maximal.fireSponsored by EntoymentGet 10% off your first nameplate order with code "newbuilders" at https://www.BattleBuilder.netBattle Bling Affiliate Link: https://battleblingstore.co.uk/?ref=gadzxp8qTimestamps:00:00:00 Intro00:10:43 Warhammer Quest and Papa Nurgle00:18:48 Old School GW Chat00:24:38 The Trouble with Titus00:26:07 Legions Imperialis Releases00:27:46 The Ruin of the Salamanders00:37:47 Saturnine00:45:47 Araknae Weapon Platforms00:49:01 Saturnine Battle Group Boxes00:53:56 Marine Super Heavy Tanks00:59:30 Legiones Astartes Combined Arms Battle Group Box01:05:32 Solar Auxilia Combined Arms Battle Group Box01:08:02 Our Favouites01:11:10 The Next Few Months01:13:24 The Beachhead Warm Up AT Tournament01:21:09 Sign off#legionsimperialis #epicscale #summerpreview #warhammer #horusheresy Music:✘ Title: Killers✘ Music: Kevin MacLeod✘ License: CC BY 3.0 (http://goo.gl/BlcHZR)✘ Title: Suspense-war-teaser-ident-the-beginning-of-life-131572✘ Music: Alex Grohl✘ License: Pixabay ✘ Licensee: MaximalFire7
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Along with view the news of the government reopening through the lens of the true and the beautiful, Thann Bennett of The Equipped Newsletter and radio show reflects on the calling of the disciples and ask how Jesus finds you when he calls. Social media expert Chris Martin, author of "The Wolf in Their Pockets," talks about ways we can not let our smart devices and our use of social media ruin our being present with family and friends, and to putting everything on social media. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here
Your brain takes shortcuts… and those shortcuts might be stopping you from leveling up. Let's break down the most common biases and how to overcome them.
Signals From Mars – Episode 429: Howling GiantIn this episode of Signals From Mars, Victor welcomes Tom Polzine and Sebastian Baltes from Nashville heavy rockers Howling Giant to discuss their new album Crucible & Ruin, released on Halloween.The band talks about Nashville's influence, how their sound has evolved since Glass Future, and how the addition of Adrian on keys expanded their creative scope. They share details about writing and recording Crucible & Ruin, favorite gear, and the band's unique approach to putting their own spin on classic covers.The discussion also reflects on the legacy of Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath, and what Ozzy's passing means to them as musicians and fans.Whether you're a longtime listener or new to Howling Giant, this episode offers a deep dive into their creative process, influences, and drive to make timeless, riff-heavy rock that transcends trends.Topics Discussed:• Nashville's impact on Howling Giant's sound• The making of Crucible & Ruin• How Glass Future inspired their next steps• Gear talk and production choices• Sebastian's journey to joining the band• Their take on cover songsConnect with Howling Giant:
Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott's wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joins Bob to talk about how you should react to and handle unruly airline passengers. She also mentions one of her famous Thanksgiving sides. Marianne joins Bob for a weekly segment Fridays following the 8:30 am newscast. For more savvy tips, go to Savvy-Planet.Com. Share your own […]
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Most people think inflation just means higher prices… But what if it's much worse? In this week's episode of Cashflow Connections, I sat down with Nic DeAngelo, $200M+ fixed income investor and one of the sharpest economic minds I know, to explore the darker side of inflation. And let me tell you… this wasn't just another surface-level chat. Nic explains why the combination of rising prices, declining fertility rates, and a faltering job market could spell long-term destabilization for America's economy—and what savvy investors can do right now to protect themselves. In this episode, we break down: The shocking reason wage stagnation is accelerating economic decline How demographic collapse ties directly to your portfolio's future Why the Fed may be choosing employment over inflation (and why that's dangerous) Where the real investment opportunities are hiding in today's chaos This conversation is packed with data-backed insights and practical strategies you won't hear on mainstream media. Listen now to understand what's really going on beneath the surface… Take Control, Hunter Thompson Resources mentioned in the episode: Nic DeAngelo Resources Interested in learning how to take your capital raising game to the next level? Meet us at Capital Raiser's Edge. Learn more here: https://raisingcapital.com/cre
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For the Good of the Public brings you daily news and weekly conversations at the intersection of faith and civic life. Monday through Thursday, The Morning Five starts your day off with scripture and prayer, as we catch up on the news of the day together. Throughout the year, we air limited series on Fridays to dive deeper into conversations with civic leaders, thinkers, and public servants reimagining public life, for the good of the public. Today's host was Michael Wear, Founder, President and CEO of the Center for Christianity and Public Life. Thanks for listening to The Morning Five! Please subscribe to and rate The Morning Five on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about the work of the Center for Christianity and Public Life at www.ccpubliclife.org. Scripture: James 1 Today's host was Michael Wear, Founder, President, and CEO of the Center for Christianity and Public Life. Join the conversation and follow us at: Instagram: @michaelwear, @ccpubliclife Twitter: @MichaelRWear, @ccpubliclife and check out @tsfnetwork Music by: Amber Glow #politics #faith #prayer #scripture #House #shutdown #currency #penny #ChatGPT #AI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Planning a Walt Disney World vacation is exciting, but it is also way easier to get wrong than most families realize. After helping hundreds of families plan their trips, I see the same seven mistakes over and over, and they lead to stress, meltdowns, exhaustion, and a vacation that feels more like a survival mission than actual fun. In this episode, I break down the 7 rookie mistakes most first-timers make at Walt Disney World and show you exactly how to avoid them so your trip is smoother, happier, and actually feels like a vacation. You'll learn: • Why party nights and park hours can quietly wreck your plans • The big reason you should never do Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios back to back • How one extra resort night can transform the entire trip • Why dining reservations can throw off your whole schedule • When rope drop hurts families more than it helps • Simple ways to recover, pace yourself, and avoid burnout • The number one planning mistake that ruins Disney trips for most families
A young man goes home to announce his exciting new political and philosophical ideas to his family, only for the family dinner to devolve into shouting, arguing, and eventually a duel? It's a very special Thanksgiving episode of Revolution and Ruin! Turgenev portrays a pre-revolutionary Russia, as nihilism and other ideas begin to circulate among the youth, causing friction and exasperation among their elders. Bazarov and Arkady try to test out their new ideological position, and learn whether or not one can be a young nihilist in love. Shownotes and discussion: http://theculturewedeserve.substack.com
The Athletic reports that MLS is considering changing their schedule to be off during the summer months and play during the winter. That ridiculous idea is one of the big topics we discuss during two segments of Rapid Fire Radio.
This section of the Psalms, aligned with the structure and themes of Leviticus, centers on the priestly worship, the sanctuary's presence, and the profound spiritual journey of God's people through exile and despair. It traces the decline of the Davidic kingdom and the destruction of Jerusalem, reflecting the covenant curses of Leviticus 26 as God's judgment on Israel's unfaithfulness, yet consistently points to the enduring faithfulness of God. Amid lament and cries for deliverance, the psalms pivot on the hope of restoration—not merely to land or temple, but to intimate communion with God, grounded in His revealed character of mercy, grace, and steadfast love. The recurring motif of pilgrimage to Zion, the memory of God's mighty acts in the Exodus, and the longing for His face to shine, culminate in the assurance that God remains the eternal dwelling place of His people, even when all else is lost. Ultimately, the Psalms here foreshadow the Messiah's coming, the fulfillment of the Davidic promise, and the eternal access to God made possible through Christ, transforming lament into lasting hope.
It didn't take long to go from Beyoncé holding for applause in front of the word “FEMINISM” to a headline in the New York Times asking “Did Women Ruin the Workplace?” How long is this backlash going to last? Guest: Danielle Kurtzleben, political correspondent at NPR. Want more What Next? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen. Podcast production by Elena Schwartz, Paige Osburn, Anna Phillips, Madeline Ducharme, and Rob Gunther. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It didn't take long to go from Beyoncé holding for applause in front of the word “FEMINISM” to a headline in the New York Times asking “Did Women Ruin the Workplace?” How long is this backlash going to last? Guest: Danielle Kurtzleben, political correspondent at NPR. Want more What Next? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen. Podcast production by Elena Schwartz, Paige Osburn, Anna Phillips, Madeline Ducharme, and Rob Gunther. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, Oz sits down with Stephen Witt, a frequent contributor to The New Yorker and author of The Thinking Machine: Jensen Huang, NVIDIA, and the World’s Most Coveted Microchip. They’ll discuss what's made NVIDIA the most valuable chip company in the world — and the most valuable publicly traded company, period. And how a single piece of hardware changed the world forever, and its journey to existence — from a sketch on a Denny’s napkin to powering data centers the size of Central Park. Then, Stephen demystifies why data centers are shrouded in so much secrecy and what lies ahead in our AI future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It didn't take long to go from Beyoncé holding for applause in front of the word “FEMINISM” to a headline in the New York Times asking “Did Women Ruin the Workplace?” How long is this backlash going to last? Guest: Danielle Kurtzleben, political correspondent at NPR. Want more What Next? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen. Podcast production by Elena Schwartz, Paige Osburn, Anna Phillips, Madeline Ducharme, and Rob Gunther. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
There are few childhood memories as sweet and carefree as those spent playing videogames. But while nostalgia often stops us feeling anything but joy for these memories, as we get older, gamers occasionally start to notice things about games we grew up with that either don't make sense, or raise some very uneasy questions indeed. From truly awful Pokémon lore to Minecraft monstrosities, here are some creepy videogame theories to ruin your childhood. Our Sponsors:* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/BEAMAZEDAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
It didn't take long to go from Beyoncé holding for applause in front of the word “FEMINISM” to a headline in the New York Times asking “Did Women Ruin the Workplace?” How long is this backlash going to last? Guest: Danielle Kurtzleben, political correspondent at NPR. Want more What Next? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen. Podcast production by Elena Schwartz, Paige Osburn, Anna Phillips, Madeline Ducharme, and Rob Gunther. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Weekly Spooky horror podcast delivers an original cursed song and rock-star possession tale soaked in '80s fame and occult obsession. When faded idol Sammy Scar surges back to stardom, the crowds chant in perfect unison, a buried B-side resurfaces, and a whisper won't stop saying, “They're here for you.”From Sunset Strip glare to Times Square neon, this celebrity horror spirals toward a deadly encore where the ticket price is breath and blood. If you crave cursed music, occult folklore, and celebrity nightmares, press play—and keep the volume low. New scary stories every Wednesday on Weekly Spooky.Withdrawal — by John Stoney Cannon.
It’s the NYT headline that sparked a thousand others – but what does that viral question tell us about workplace relations in 2025? Helen asks recruiter David Mackenzie and workplace culture consultant Lucy D’Abo.Plus, Hunt Etheridge joins us to discuss the internet’s latest dating ick – men who don’t ask questions – and Madeleine Mendy talks us through UAE law for women who want to give birth as single mums…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former NFL safety Kerry Rhodes is in for Kelvin, and he and Rob explain why Brian Daboll’s mismanagement of rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart sealed his fate with the New York Giants, explain why they have a big problem with anonymous NFL executives who would rather have Sam Darnold than Jalen Hurts, and take a trip out to Shekel City for Rob’s nightly bets. Plus, author Gary Myers swings by to discuss his new book, ‘Brady vs Belichick: The Dynasty Debate’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Send us a textIn this episode, Trevor and Mark tackle the looming question: Is Black Friday 2024 heading toward disaster or opportunity? They break down consumer confidence metrics, government shutdown impacts, and the "show-rooming" phenomenon where shoppers wait for deep discounts. The hosts reveal data showing 72% of consumers expect 30%+ discounts, discuss why some problem-solution brands should skip aggressive Black Friday spending, and explain the critical difference between chasing revenue versus variable profits. They share unconventional tactics like tripling ad spend during high-demand periods and why turning off discount codes when slashing prices prevents margin erosion.Connect with The Unstoppable Marketer on Instagram, Facebook, X, and YouTube @unstoppablemarketerpodcast, and share your thoughts on channel diversification strategies!
The third test to join an ancient cult grabs tight onto the heroes. *** Support us on Patreon! Patrons get access to weekly premium episodes, including behind-the-scenes insights into our game, spoiler-free specials featuring games-related chat, and tons more. Tabletop Gold is Lars Casteen, David Chernicoff, Zoe Chernicoff, R. Matt Humphreys, and Robin Lange. If you enjoy the show, please leave us a rating and review at the podcast service of your choice, and find our website at www.tabletopgold.com. The Roots of Ruin is a production of the Pathfinder Adventure Path Abomination Vaults for Pathfinder Second Edition. Licensed music by Nicolas Jeudy / Dark Fantasy Studio, Phat Phrog Studio, and GameDev Market. Original music by Lars Casteen. The Roots of Ruin is a Tabletop Gold production, produced under the Paizo Incorporated Fan Content policy. The Roots of Ruin uses trademarks and/or copyrights owned by Paizo Inc., used under Paizo's Fan Content Policy (paizo.com/licenses/fancontent). Paizo does not recognize, endorse, or sponsor this project in any way. Original characters and content are the property of Tabletop Gold. For more information about Paizo Inc. and Paizo products, visit paizo.com…
Zollkrieg, steigende Preise, hohe Verschuldung, KI-Blase: Über der US-Wirtschaft brauen sich gleich mehrere Stürme zusammen. Steht Amerika vor einem wirtschaftlichen Absturz? Und wenn ja, was bedeutet das für uns? Darüber sprechen wir mit US-Expertin Sandra Navidi. In ihrem Buch "Die DNA der USA" beschreibt sie die großen gesellschaftlichen Probleme Amerikas. **Hat Ihnen dieser Podcast gefallen?** Mit einem STANDARD-Abonnement können Sie unsere Arbeit unterstützen und mithelfen, Journalismus mit Haltung auch in Zukunft sicherzustellen. Alle Infos und Angebote gibt es hier: [abo.derstandard.at](https://abo.derstandard.at/?ref=Podcast&utm_source=derstandard&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=podcast)
Jeremy (They/Them) - DM; korvys (He/Him) - Mirror's Reflection, "Tabaxi" Warlock (He/Him); L (They/Them) - Hek Stinktooth, Goblin Druid (He/Him); Lilth (They/Them) - Bo "Keres" Brookes (She/Her); Zaghrog (He/Him) - Lia Amakiir, Wood Elf Monk (She/Her)-----Thanks to all of our supporters at patreon.com/fsfilms for making this possible!Especially our $25+ Donors:Drevian AlexanderL ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Vecna is here and only one party can stop him. Join us for Vecna: Eve of Ruin! In our tenth episode, Gaunt struggles with his memory and the party rescues a dog. Thank you to Bookwyrm Games for sponsoring the channel! Visit them at https://bookwyrmgames.com/ and use code DORKTALES to save 15% off your order! === Kelly Clark as Dungeon Master Cast Christine Rattray as Rosie Thistledrop Robin Holford as Lir'wen Chris Blogg as Gaunt Jen Peters as Imogen and Camille J. Kerfuffle as Tana Starbell Watch us LIVE on Twitch ► https://twitch.tv/dorktales Visit our website ► https://dorktales.ca Our Linktree ► https://linktr.ee/dorktales Join our Discord ► https://discord.gg/zVtE9Ab Follow our Twitter ► https://twitter.com/dork_tales/ Follow our Instagram ► https://instagram.com/dorktaleschannel/ Find us on Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/dorktaleschannel/ Listen to our Podcast ► https://dorktales.podbean.com Support the show on Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/dorktales/ Buy the cast a coffee ► https://ko-fi.com/dorktales Buy official Dork Tales Merch ► https://teepublic.com/user/dorktales ► https://dorktalesstore.redbubble.com! So smash the bell, share these videos, and we'll see you soon at our next game! === Music credits: Music: House of Secrets by Joel Steudler https://www.joelsteudlermusic.com/ Licensed under a Humblebundle Collection Also from Joel Steudler: Unusually Bad Luck Tracks from Monument Studios Elven Secrets B Cryptic Choir Textured Necrotic Strings Push Forward Starborne Piano Moment Before Exuberant NPC Licensed under a Fantasy Complete or All-In-One License https://www.monumentstudios.net The Following Tracks by Dark Fantasy Studio were used: Black Sails Thieves Tracks licensed under a Premium License http://www.darkfantasystudio.com This video also uses licensed audio from the Humble Music & Sound Effects For Games, Films, and Content Creators Bundle Part 2. Including our closing theme: The Harrowing Can't Stop Winning A Fight in the Fields Tracks licensed under a Premium License http://www.darkfantasystudio.com Like what you heard in the background? We also use ambient sounds from Tabletop Audio! Tabletop Audio is a site with a full toolkit of songs, special effects, and soundboards to bring your adventures to life! The composer, Tim, hosts the site for free, so give it a try and if you have a few spare bucks, definitely donate: the quality of his work is staggering. https://www.tabletopaudio.com #dungeonsanddragons #dnd #dorktales #dnd5e #actualplay #tabletop #ttrpg #rpg #liveplay #5E #dragonlance #wizardsofthecoast #dndcosplay #d20 #lgbtqa #actualplayrpg
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In this week's episode, I take a look at my direct sales for 2025, and consider six lessons for improving direct sales. I also answer a reader question about Kobo Plus. This coupon code will get you 50% off the audiobook of Shield of Battle, Book #5 in The Shield War series, (as excellently narrated by Brad Wills) at my Payhip store: SHIELD2025 The coupon code is valid through November 17, 2025. So if you need a new audiobook this fall, we've got you covered! TRANSCRIPT 00:00:00 Hello, everyone. Welcome to Episode 276 of The Pulp Writer Show. My name is Jonathan Moeller. Today is November 7, 2025, and today we are discussing how I had a 300% increase in direct sales for 2025 so far, and the challenges that might pose. We'll also have Coupon of the Week, an update on my current writing progress, and a reader question about Kobo Plus. First up is Coupon of the Week. This week's coupon code will get you 50% off the audiobook of Shield of Battle, Book #5 in The Shield War series (as excellently narrated by Brad Wills) at my Payhip store, which seems appropriate because we're talking about direct sales. That coupon code is SHIELD2025 and as always, links to my store and the coupon code will be in the show notes for this episode. This coupon code is valid through November 17th 2025. So if you need a new audiobook for this fall, we have got you covered. Now for an update on my current writing progress. As of this recording, I am 70,000 words [into] Blade of Shadows, the second book in my Blades of Ruin epic fantasy series. That puts me on chapter 16 of 20, so I'm about three quarters of the way through. I think the rough draft is going to land at about 85 to 90,000 words. So if all goes well, I'm hoping to finish that rough draft next week and hopefully get the book out before Thanksgiving, but we'll see how the rest of this month goes. I'm also 8,000 words into Wizard-Assassin, which will be the fifth book of my Half-Elven Thief series. If all goes well, I want to have that out in December, which will make it the final book I publish in 2025. In audiobook news, Brad Wills is working on recording Blade of Flames, the previous book in the Blades of Ruin series and good progress is being made there. And Hollis McCarthy is also working on the audiobook of Cloak of Embers, which was Book 10 in the Cloak Mage series. So if all goes well, we should have both of those audiobooks to you before the end of the year. So that is where I'm at with my current writing and publishing and audiobook projects. 00:02:00 Thoughts on Kobo Plus Let's talk a little bit about Kobo Plus before we move on to our main topic. A reader recently asked if I made more money from sales on Kobo from direct sales on the Kobo platform or through Kobo Plus, which is Kobo's subscription service. And the answer is, well, it depends. My primary answer always is that readers should read my books on whatever platform they prefer and which is most convenient for them (with the exception of piracy). As for the specific details, it gets a little bit more complicated. I suspect at this point more Kobo readers use Kobo Plus than actually buy ebooks off Kobo. Like in September alone (which is the last month I have complete figures for), 75% of my Kobo revenue came from Kobo Plus. So very clearly not having my books in Kobo Plus is a non-starter of an idea. That said, Kobo Plus (unlike Kindle Unlimited) runs off minutes read rather than pages read that KU uses, which makes it a lot harder to game the way some people do with Kindle Unlimited because the system is more opaque. So obviously longer books do a lot better with Kobo Plus and I have a lot of longer books in the form of various omnibus editions. Even a fast reader is going to take a while to get through Frostborn: Omnibus One, so I know for a fact those do quite well on Kobo Plus. So I suspect with individual novels I make less with Kobo Plus than I do with ebook sales, but for the omnibus editions, I make more from Kobo Plus than I do with the individual sales. Overall, I would say if you're a Kobo user and you want to read a book just once, Kobo Plus is probably the economical choice, but if you want to reread the book many times, you're better off buying it outright. For an interesting bit of data, here are my 10 most read Kobo Plus books for 2025 so far. Thanks for reading them, everyone! 1.) Shield of Deception 2.) Cloak Mage Omnibus One 3.) Shield of Battle 4.) Ghost in the Assembly. 5.) Cloak of Illusion 6.) Ghost in the Corruption 7.) Cloak of Embers 8.) Dragontiarna Omnibus One 9.) Dragonskull Omnibus One 10.) Cloak of Masks So as you can see, there were three different omnibus editions in that Top 10 list, so those do quite well on Kobo Plus. 00:04:00 Main Topic: Six Lessons Learned from a 300% Increase in Direct Sales Now onto our main topic, six lessons learned from a 300% increase in direct sales for 2025. By means of some background, in 2021 I started a direct sales site for my books and audiobooks using the Payhip platform. I'd been thinking about this for some time and the instigation was that at the time I was about to publish Ghost in the Vision. The Barnes and Noble site had problems with a ransomware attack that made it impossible to upload new books to the Barnes and Noble site for about three weeks (if I remember correctly). And obviously this was concerning because I had Ghost in the Vision coming out during that time and I wanted to be able to get it to Barnes and Noble readers, but I couldn't because the Barnes and Noble site was having technical difficulties. So that's when I started using Payhip and mentioned that hey, Barnes and Noble readers, I know I can't upload it to the Barnes Noble site right now, but you can get it from Payhip and obviously Barnes Noble restored the website and I was able to upload a book again, but I kept going with the Payhip site. Why did I do that? Well, as I've said before for direct sales, it makes sense for me to have a place that I could fully control since (barring technical difficulties that we talked about) the main ebook platforms can take a day or two before the books are ready to be sold. And as we mentioned before, sometimes oddities happen and a book can get delisted on a site like Amazon or a site could suffer a cybercrime attack like Barnes and Noble did in 2021. Direct sales also give authors a greater percentage of the profits, especially for audiobooks. The highest rate of royalty I get for any audiobook sales is definitely through direct sales. Progress was slow for getting people to use the Payhip site for obvious reasons. People are locked into the platforms where they feel the most comfortable (the Kindle Library, for example). It takes a lot to get people to change their buying behaviors, but over the last year, I've seen a 300% increase in sales at my Payhip store over what I had made in 2024. And there are six reasons why I think that happened that I'd like to share with you in this week's episode. #1: The first reason is it gives people an alternative. For a variety of reasons, many people are frustrated with Amazon or Google and the other big tech companies and are boycotting them for a number of reasons. If you've paid attention to the news at all over the last five years, you can probably guess what a few of those reasons might be. Others are concerned with the amount of tracking data on these sites and having their browsing data sold as advertising info. Having a direct sales platform gives readers who have these concerns a way to support you. Payhip is great for those with privacy concerns because it provides us with very, very little user data and there's no way to put ads on the site or even sell ad space there. The only customer data I get from a transaction through Payhip is the email address, which is obviously necessary since there needs to be a place to send the ebooks and the audiobooks. I don't sell or share that data with other companies or even other authors, so that is a good way to buy my books while leaving a minimal data footprint that can't be used for any kind of tracking. #2: The second reason and one that I think is about 50% of the sales growth this year, is new releases. And that is because my Payhip site is always the first place to find any of my new releases since I have complete control over the uploads there. How fast books appear on other sites is out of my control and can sometimes take a day or two (or in extreme cases, even longer than that). But I have complete control on Payhip of upload time (so long as Payhip is working and my internet connection is working). Consistently having the new releases available on my Payhip site right away also makes people feel like they're not missing out by shopping there. Having someone to help me with my Payhip store has made that a lot easier to do that consistently over the past couple of years. I did hire someone to help me out with that and it's been light years forward in having all my ebooks and audiobooks available on the Payhip store. #3: Number three, which I think is the other 50% of the reason I had a direct sales increase this year, is Coupon of the Week, which we already listened to on this episode. Coupon of the Week only takes about a minute to set up, but it has been an effective way to get people to buy ebooks and audiobooks at my Payhip site. The discount amounts I use means I'm still getting paid roughly the same amount that I would from a sale on Audible or Amazon, but the reader is getting a pretty substantial discount. Discount amounts are usually 25% off for an ebook or 50% off for an audiobook. It's enough of a discount to make it worthwhile for my readers. I've also been experimenting with discounting entire series in a Coupon of the Week instead of only one book. This change has been good for sales. It lets readers stock up on a whole series for a fraction of the price. That kind of whole series discount is also a good response to (only a few) readers who want omnibus editions that cover every single book in the series, which frankly isn't profitable to me for a couple of reasons. One is that if it's on Amazon, a file that size would incur a significant delivery fee from Amazon, which would cut into the profits. Another reason is that the file size for that just gets to be unwieldy. Frostborn is 15 books and 15 fairly long novels combined into a single ebook file does get pretty unwieldy. #4: The fourth reason and one that has consistently been helpful is the free short stories. Switching ebook platforms is a big change for many readers and it's best to give them a good incentive to do that. The old saying that it's easier to draw someone in with a carrot instead of a stick is true in ebook sales, as is in every other facet of life. Free items are a low-pressure way for someone to try out the site and test out the experience of downloading a book through my direct sales page. Direct sales pages are the best way to have control of free content that you're giving out to readers since price changes on other sites can vary wildly in when they occur, which makes setting up promotions very difficult if you're not sure when the price change will be live on all platforms. It's also a lot easier than what people used to do in the early 2010s for this kind of thing, which is directly email ebook files to readers, whereas having them nicely delivered through Payhip and then the Book Funnel backend is much more convenient. Coupon codes can be too much of a hassle for some readers, and setting up coupon codes on multiple platforms is definitely a massive hassle and can't be done on some platforms as frequently as I would like, so giving away free short stories via Payhip is an effective use. #5: The fifth reason is my direct sales page [content] is DRM free. This winter, Amazon removed the option to download and transfer Kindle books via USB for any books purchased through Amazon, which created a stir on social media even though most readers weren't using the feature and weren't even aware that it existed. What the outrage over the change did was make many people aware that they weren't truly owners of the content they bought from Amazon. It might be your instinct as a writer to put DRM in your ebooks and audiobooks in the belief that doing so prevents piracy. As anyone in the music industry can tell you, people will always find a way around DRM. All it does is punish the honest people who are supporting you by buying your content legally and making it more difficult for them to use in the ways to make the most sense to them. Selling books without DRM gives people a chance to truly own the content and archive it the way that works best for them. Everything on my Payhip store is DRM free for those reasons. Because the books can be downloaded and stored without restrictions, they can't be removed from your collection like a book in a Kindle Library can. A book purchased from Payhip is one that you can truly and completely own. #6: The sixth reason that has been helpful I think is honestly simple patience. Direct selling ebooks is a lot harder than just putting them on Amazon because Amazon is very well optimized for getting people to buy things and direct sales are often not. The very first year I did direct sales in 2021, by the end of the year I made a grand total of $10. This year I am probably going to make high three figures (if all goes well), which still is not a lot compared to some of the sales people can report off platforms like Amazon. But if you go from $10 in 2021 to high three figures in 2025, that is quite a growth trajectory. So again, if you were to start using direct sales, be patient and bear in mind it might take a long time of using things like free short stories and Coupon of the Week to gradually build up interest in the site. I also want to talk a little bit about what I think will be future challenges with direct sales and a big one that will happen if my direct sales continue to grow at this rate will be US sales tax. In 2018, the US Supreme Court ruled that states can charge sales tax for any purchases online. Previously they had not been able to do so and the law has been changed and challenged and tweaked a little bit since then, but it's boiled down to that for most of the states (it varies by states, and this is not legal advice), the rule is if you are selling more than $100,000 worth of product in their state or more than 200 individual transactions in that state, then you're obliged to pay sales tax on those sales to that individual US state. For me, obviously that is not a problem right now. I believe as of this recording, I have had a total of 95 individual transactions for direct sales. If you divide that out among the 50 US states and UK and several EU countries, I'm nowhere near the reporting thresholds for any individual US state, even the most restrictive ones. That said, it could happen if direct sales continue to grow, that will be a problem I need to address in the future. Payhip collects a VAT for EU countries, but it doesn't do any sales tax collecting for the US. So if my direct sales continue to grow to the point where I'm hitting sales tax thresholds for the individual states, I would probably have to change platforms from Payhip to something like Shopify where there are a number of plugins on Shopify (like Tax Jar for example) that will take care of the sales tax reporting and filing and paying for you. But that is obviously not a problem right now unless my direct sales grow a good bit. But that is something to keep in mind for future endeavors. So in conclusion, Payhip has been a growing source of income for me (although still far from my primary one) because of these strategies. Payhip has been a great platform for direct sales and has given my readers another choice in where to buy my books and audiobooks. And as always, I would like to thank everyone who has bought and read my books from either Payhip or any other platform. And even though I have this direct sales platform, a reminder that my preferred answer to the question "where should I get your books?" is "wherever is most convenient for you" (with the exception of piracy, of course). So that is it for this week. Thank you for listening to The Pulp Writer Show. I hope you found the show useful. A reminder that you can listen to all the back episodes at https://thepulpwritershow.com. If you enjoyed the podcast, please leave your review on your podcasting by form of choice. 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