Kevin is back to give us an update on how his writing life is doing – and his health. Kevin has been working under another pen name and has worked in the new Kindle Vella. He also has written a short story collection: YouTube Transcript
Category: Author Discussion
Episode 69 – 2nd Interview with Jim Irving – B2B Leaders Guidebook
Overview Jim was on Episode 17 (B2B Sales Guidebook), and he’s back to talk about his new book – B2B Sales. Jim is talking to us from Spain this time, and the weather looks beautiful. He does writing in both Ireland and Spain, and even runs his business while traveling. His new book deals with… Continue reading Episode 69 – 2nd Interview with Jim Irving – B2B Leaders Guidebook
Episode 68B – Katherine Kerestman – Marketing after Publishing
Katherine discusses how difficult marketing is after you publish. Even though she has a publisher, they rely on her to do most of the marketing. Planning her second book, she is taking into account what she’ll need to do for marketing. Our talk centers around thinking outside the box and marketing efforts that authors can… Continue reading Episode 68B – Katherine Kerestman – Marketing after Publishing
Episode 67 – Diana Knightley – Kaitlyn and the Highlander
Overview Diana is a full time author. She lives in L.A. with her husband and 4 kids. She was a cartoonist when she decided to write. She is the author of the popular historical romance Kaitlyn and the Highlander. She has been writing for over 7 years and used NaNoWriMo to help her keep writing.… Continue reading Episode 67 – Diana Knightley – Kaitlyn and the Highlander
Episode 66B – Sandy Lynne Reed – Publishing
Sandy discusses how difficult it was to publish her book and what she’s learned about publishing. The publishing was a steep learning curve and she compares that to writing for paid articles. We talk about editing and getting people to read your book and why it’s important for a new writer. She got help for… Continue reading Episode 66B – Sandy Lynne Reed – Publishing
Episode 65B – Lori Rochat – Writer Groups
About Lori and I are both members of the Cleveland Writer’s Group – Write, Publish, Polish. Dave and the group has helped both of us with our writing goals. We discuss looking for a writer group to fit your writing needs and the benefits of writer groups. One resource that she has used is the… Continue reading Episode 65B – Lori Rochat – Writer Groups
Episode 59B – Catherine Spader – How Journalism Helped Writer’s Block
Catherine was a journalist before she wrote fiction. That background and training has server her well when it comes to writing fiction, especially when dealing with writer’s block. She discusses some tips and techniques she has learned from her journalism days that she applies to helping her to keep writing her fiction.
Episode 58 – Reader Dave
Dave is an avid reader who typically chooses to read instead of watch TV, movies or play video games. He used reading as an escape and continues to read voraciously. He is retired and lives in Pennsylvania with his wife where he has been enjoying reading old favorites. He has good insights into why he… Continue reading Episode 58 – Reader Dave
Episode 57 – Zach Bohanon
Zach is a full-time writer of horror and apocalyptic fiction. He is also a full time husband and father and lives in Tennessee with his family. He hasn’t always been a writer. Years ago, he started as a drummer in a heavy metal band and then, to lose weight, became a personal trainer. But it… Continue reading Episode 57 – Zach Bohanon
Episode 56B – Samantha Hart – Shaking up the Industry
With her experience in the music and movie industries, Samantha has ideas to change the independent book publishing industry next. We discuss thoughts and ideas and what is working now.