Sarahlyn Bruck  writes contemporary, book club fiction—slice-of-life stories with heart and humor centered on friendships and family. She...

In this episode, we dive deep into the world of book reviews and blurbs. These essential elements serve as crucial communication tools...

To kick off the new year, we’re talking about our top reads of 2024 and what we’re most looking forward to in 2025. What’s on your TBR...

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...

Curious about how to get traction for your book before it’s released or after? Today, we are joined by three bookstagrammers who will...

In this episode, we'll dive into the fundamentals of advertising on Facebook and Amazon for authors. We’ll explore whether ads are the...

Blogs and newsletters are excellent ways for you to connect with readers. Have you ever wondered whether you should do one over the other...

Today we are interviewing two publicists, Michelle Glogovac and Lilian Sue, to help you leverage a successful career through public...

Join us in conversation with Libby McNamee, author of award-winning upper middle grade novels

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.

A recent article by author Rea Frey, “Protecting Author Privacy: The Cost of Marketing Your Own Books,” Writer's Digest,  touches on the...

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...

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...

Authors set out to write a book. They often don’t realize the bookkeeping and budgeting aspect of becoming a published author. In this...

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...

In 2022, Publisher’s Marketplace announced its decision to retire the term “Women’s Fiction” as a genre because they “aim not to presume...

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...

In this episode, we explore the essentials of building a successful author website, covering key elements like design and content, as well a

Get an inside look at the life and work of award-winning author Leslie Rasmussen in this captivating author interview. Discover her writing

Uncover the secrets to editing a novel like a pro in Episode 021 of Authors Talking Bookish.