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AUTHORS TALKING BOOKISH
a pod (vod) cast
Donna Carbone
Dec 11, 20241 min read
Authors Making the Most of the Holidays, Episode 37
This episode speaks to marketing techniques to help you make the most of the holidays as a vehicle to sell more books. Learn how to...
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Donna Carbone
Nov 27, 20243 min read
Bookstagrammers: Helping Authors Establish a Platform, Episode 36
Curious about how to get traction for your book before it’s released or after? Today, we are joined by three bookstagrammers who will...
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Donna Carbone
Nov 13, 20242 min read
Is Creating Ads Right for You? The Basics of Advertising on FB and/or Amazon, Episode 35
In this episode, we'll dive into the fundamentals of advertising on Facebook and Amazon for authors. We’ll explore whether ads are the...
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Donna Carbone
Oct 29, 20242 min read
To Blog or to Newsletter? Episode 34
Blogs and newsletters are excellent ways for you to connect with readers. Have you ever wondered whether you should do one over the other...
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Donna Carbone
Oct 15, 20242 min read
Leveraging a Successful Career through Public Relations, Episode 33
Today we are interviewing two publicists, Michelle Glogovac and Lilian Sue, to help you leverage a successful career through public...
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Donna Carbone
Oct 2, 20241 min read
An Interview with Author Libby McNamee, Episode 32
Join us in conversation with Libby McNamee, author of award-winning upper middle grade novels
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Donna Carbone
Sep 18, 20242 min read
So, You Want to Write a Novel? Where to Begin, Episode 31
Are you interested in writing a book but don’t quite know where to begin? This episode delves into the beginning stages of writing a novel.
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Donna Carbone
Sep 3, 20243 min read
“So What Kind of Writer Do You Want to Be?” Setting Goals, Priorities and Boundaries, Episode 30
A recent article by author Rea Frey, “Protecting Author Privacy: The Cost of Marketing Your Own Books,” Writer's Digest, touches on the...
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Donna Carbone
Aug 20, 20242 min read
Reading Like A Writer, Episode 29
Have you ever wondered if or how a writer reads differently than a reader? Join us on this episode as we discuss passive versus active...
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Donna Carbone
Aug 7, 20242 min read
Making Your Live Events Come to Life, Episode 28
Being an author is more than just putting words on a page—it's about bringing your story to life for the world to discover. It's about...
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Donna Carbone
Jul 23, 20242 min read
From Book Writer to Book Keeper: Budgeting Your Author Endeavors, Episode 27
Authors set out to write a book. They often don’t realize the bookkeeping and budgeting aspect of becoming a published author. In this...
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Donna Carbone
Jul 11, 20241 min read
An Interview with Maggie Smith, Episode 26
Join us as we chat with award-winning author Maggie Smith, known for her books "Truth and Other Lies" and "Blind Spot." Drawing on her...
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Donna Carbone
Jul 11, 20241 min read
The Obscurity of the Label: Women’s Fiction, Episode 25
In 2022, Publisher’s Marketplace announced its decision to retire the term “Women’s Fiction” as a genre because they “aim not to presume...
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Donna Carbone
Jun 12, 20241 min read
One Year Podcast Anniversary: A Year in Review, Episode 024
One year ago, Hope and Donna sought to embark on a journey to bring a writing, publishing, and marketing podcast to writers. The goal was...
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Donna Carbone
May 29, 20242 min read
Creating an Author Website: Options and Content, Episode 023
In this episode, we explore the essentials of building a successful author website, covering key elements like design and content, as well a
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Donna Carbone
May 14, 20241 min read
An interview with Leslie Rasmussen, Episode 022
Get an inside look at the life and work of award-winning author Leslie Rasmussen in this captivating author interview. Discover her writing
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Donna Carbone
Apr 30, 20242 min read
Editing & Revision: The Advice You Didn’t Know You Needed, Episode 021
Uncover the secrets to editing a novel like a pro in Episode 021 of Authors Talking Bookish.
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Donna Carbone
Apr 16, 20241 min read
An interview with Jill Hannah Anderson, EP 20
Join us as we interview Jill Hannah Anderson, author of four novels:A Life Unraveled, Crazy Little Town Called Love, and The...
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Donna Carbone
Apr 2, 20242 min read
Query Basics: How to Attract the Attention of the RIGHT Agents and Publishers, Episode 019
When your manuscript is polished and your beta readers have given you the green light, the next step in the process is the query letter...
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Donna Carbone
Mar 19, 20241 min read
An Interview with Lainey Cameron, EP 18
Join us as we interview Lainey Cameron, author of multi award-winning & best selling The Exit Strategy, creator and host of The Best of...
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