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Talking all things books and publishing with one fabulous author at a time. Weekly episodes of inspiring authors and professionals within the publishing industry making their dreams come true and putting books into readers hands! Come join me every Friday 7pm EST to discover new authors and their inspirational journey, advice and upcoming projects! Also available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ-_AUZp7Plq_IQpaM3297A
Episodes
Saturday Jan 29, 2022
Saturday Jan 29, 2022
Join Jessica Kate and I as we discuss the steps and process to contract with an agent, debuting with a traditional publisher and writing Christian romance.
We also cover calling death on a manuscript after being pitched to publishers, marketing advice, networking, and running two podcasts simultaneously. Grab your sunscreen and cowboy hat because we’re strapping in for this laugh out loud interview with Aussie author and (sometimes) farm girl, Jessica Kate.
Check out Jessica’s books here:
Love and Other Mistakes: shorturl.at/cvBKX A
Girl’s Guide to the Outback: shorturl.at/enoN4
Website: https://jessicakatewriting.com/
If you would like to check Kia’s books, head over to her website at: www.kiacarrington-russell.com or grab directly from amazon. Available on Kindle Unlimited.
Token Huntress, Vampire Romance Dystopian series: https://amzn.to/3abSH06
The Shadow Minds Journal, Angel & Demons thriller series: https://amzn.to/2wwyrZy
My Escort, Contemporary Romance series: https://amzn.to/3el11iH
You can also connect with me on: Instagram: kia_crystal
Facebook: kiacarringtonrussellauthor
Twitter: kia_crystal
TikTok: kia_crystal
Hope to see you see you soon! Xx
*Please note I use Amazon affiliate links*
Saturday Jan 29, 2022
How to edit your first book with Keri Arthur
Saturday Jan 29, 2022
Saturday Jan 29, 2022
It can be difficult. You’ve written your first book and now what?
Join New York Times Best Selling author, Keri Arthur and I as we discuss all things editing. We cover going from your first draft, to different types of editing, where to find an editor, budgeting and things to avoid in the process.
You can also join Keri and I as we discuss finding a cover artist for your first book: https://youtu.be/7qsN2vQvmlc
Check out Keri Arthur’s work today:
New York Times Bestseller, Full Moon Rising (Riley Jensen, Guardian Book 1): https://amzn.to/2wGpXPF
Recent Release, Blackbird Rising (The Witch King’s Crown Book 1): https://amzn.to/2VrCvCI
Upcoming Release, Deadly Vows (The Lizzie Grace Series Book 6): https://amzn.to/2z3dwhF
The book I devoured and loved, Blood Kissed (The Lizzie Grace Series Book 1): https://amzn.to/2K6h1WO
City of Light (Outcast Novel book 1): https://amzn.to/2Vvq09m
If you would like to check Kia’s books, head over to her website at: www.kiacarrington-russell.com or grab directly from amazon. Available on Kindle Unlimited.
Token Huntress, Vampire Romance Dystopian series: https://amzn.to/3abSH06
The Shadow Minds Journal, Angel & Demons thriller series: https://amzn.to/2wwyrZy
My Escort, Contemporary Romance series: https://amzn.to/3el11iH
You can also connect with me on: Instagram: kia_crystal
Facebook: kiacarringtonrussellauthor
Twitter: kia_crystal
TikTok: kia_crystal
Hope to see you see you soon! Xx
*Please note I use Amazon affiliate links*
Saturday Jan 29, 2022
Author Interview Leah Sharelle and Writing Sweet Alpha Males
Saturday Jan 29, 2022
Saturday Jan 29, 2022
Join Leah Sharelle and I as we discuss writing sweet alpha males and Happily Ever After endings.
We cover Sharelle’s first debut novel, His Sweetness released March 2018 and her fifteenth, Grill that released April 2020; being hands on in cover production and using local tradies as cover models; why music is important to evoke emotion while writing; and not giving up when the self-publishing process might be overwhelming. Grab a hot cup up of cocoa and get ready for your heart to melt for this sweet author as we discuss all things love and happy endings.
Check out Sharell’s work here:
His Sweetness: The Wounded Souls Book One: shorturl.at/cdCU5
Gabriel: The Wounded Sons Book One: shorturl.at/cgpAG
Out Of The Flames: Firemen Do It Better: shorturl.at/dzAK6
If you would like to check Kia’s books, head over to her website at: www.kiacarrington-russell.com or grab directly from amazon. Available on Kindle Unlimited.
Token Huntress, Vampire Romance Dystopian series: https://amzn.to/3abSH06
The Shadow Minds Journal, Angel & Demons thriller series: https://amzn.to/2wwyrZy
My Escort, Contemporary Romance series: https://amzn.to/3el11iH
You can also connect with me on: Instagram: kia_crystal
Facebook: kiacarringtonrussellauthor
Twitter: kia_crystal
TikTok: kia_crystal
Hope to see you see you soon! Xx
*Please note I use Amazon affiliate links*
Saturday Jan 29, 2022
How to make an Audio Book with Simone Feiler
Saturday Jan 29, 2022
Saturday Jan 29, 2022
Join Simone Feiler and I as we discuss how to make your first audio book and their importance in the publishing industry.
We discuss the convenience of Simone’s business, Brisbane Audio Book Production; why audio books are important; pricing; self-narrating; common mistakes made when creating your own audio book; and the difference of quality between ACX and local production. Strap your headphones in as Simone guides us to the audio book process, coming to you live from your very own laptop. Check out Brisbane Audio Book Production here: https://www.brisbaneaudiobookproducti..
If you would like to check Kia’s books, head over to her website at: www.kiacarrington-russell.com or grab directly from amazon. Available on Kindle Unlimited.
Token Huntress, Vampire Romance Dystopian series: https://amzn.to/3abSH06
The Shadow Minds Journal, Angel & Demons thriller series: https://amzn.to/2wwyrZy
My Escort, Contemporary Romance series: https://amzn.to/3el11iH
You can also connect with me on: Instagram: kia_crystal
Facebook: kiacarringtonrussellauthor
Twitter: kia_crystal
TikTok: kia_crystal
Hope to see you see you soon! Xx
*Please note I use Amazon affiliate links*
Saturday Jan 29, 2022
Author Interview Breezy Jones Unique Author Branding and Painting Dolls?
Saturday Jan 29, 2022
Saturday Jan 29, 2022
Join Breezy Jones and I as we discuss all things unique author branding and painting dolls?
We cover graphic designs; her first book Winter’s Rise; building the world around her anthology, Once Upon Academy; creating games for readers on her website; placing budget for publishing your first book; and Breezy’s fun hobbies.
If you would like to check Kia’s books, head over to her website at: www.kiacarrington-russell.com or grab directly from amazon. Available on Kindle Unlimited.
Token Huntress, Vampire Romance Dystopian series: https://amzn.to/3abSH06
The Shadow Minds Journal, Angel & Demons thriller series: https://amzn.to/2wwyrZy
My Escort, Contemporary Romance series: https://amzn.to/3el11iH
You can also connect with me on: Instagram: kia_crystal
Facebook: kiacarringtonrussellauthor
Twitter: kia_crystal
TikTok: kia_crystal
Hope to see you see you soon! Xx
*Please note I use Amazon affiliate links*
Saturday Jan 29, 2022
Author Interview K Banning Kellum Writing Horror and New Orleans Subculture
Saturday Jan 29, 2022
Saturday Jan 29, 2022
Join K Banning Kellum and I as we discuss writing all things horror and subculture in New Orleans.
We cover Kaleb’s immersive background as a paranormal investigator; documentary acting on numerous projects including local networks and Animal Planet; being a contest judge and what makes a story pop out; making sure not to retaliate to haters and unfortunate backlash; and co-hosting on What The Book podcast. Get ready for a roller-coaster of an interview as you are soon to find out the giant personality and King of Shlock.
If you would like to check Kia’s books, head over to her website at: www.kiacarrington-russell.com or grab directly from amazon. Available on Kindle Unlimited.
You can also connect with me on:
Instagram: kia_crystal
Facebook: kiacarringtonrussellauthor
Twitter: kia_crystal
TikTok: kia_crystal
Hope to see you see you soon! Xx
Saturday Jan 29, 2022
How to make your first Book Cover and Author Tips on Selling to your Market
Saturday Jan 29, 2022
Saturday Jan 29, 2022
Join New York Times Best Selling Author, Keri Arthur and I as we discuss how to make your first book cover and tips on selling to your market niche.
We cover where to find book cover designers, staying within your budget, searching for premade covers, taking branding into consideration, and how to manage a good working relationship with your cover artist.
If you would like to check Kia’s books, head over to her website at: www.kiacarrington-russell.com or grab directly from amazon. Available on Kindle Unlimited.
You can also connect with me on:
Instagram: kia_crystal
Facebook: kiacarringtonrussellauthor
Twitter: kia_crystal
TikTok: kia_crystal
Hope to see you see you soon! Xx
Saturday Jan 29, 2022
Saturday Jan 29, 2022
Join Dzintra Sullivan and I for a laughable interview as we melt in the back of our cars, discussing hitting number one for her debut novel and dealing with the pressure of meeting reader expectation for the second book.
We also discuss trying different genre’s and maintaining a relevant theme to keep current readers invested; how Dzintra speaks to her characters at a bar; dealing with different personalities in the competitive industry; being authentic as an author; becoming a twitter pro and starting a podcast. Dzintra and I have been friends for a few years, so I warn you in advance that this interview may get a little crazy.
If you would like to check Kia’s books, head over to her website at: www.kiacarrington-russell.com or grab directly from amazon. Available on Kindle Unlimited.
You can also connect with me on:
Instagram: kia_crystal
Facebook: kiacarringtonrussellauthor
Twitter: kia_crystal
TikTok: kia_crystal
Hope to see you see you soon! Xx
Saturday Jan 29, 2022
Saturday Jan 29, 2022
Join Renee Spyrou and I in her first ever interview.
We discuss her bestselling Seraphympire series and the five-year process it took to cut the first draft down from 180k words, editing, joining workshops, paying for mentors and manuscript appraisals, all in preparation for the big release day. We also cover her time living in Greece and the horrors she’d seen living in Africa including the second Ebola outbreak and being held at gunpoint. We discuss the importance of presentation at book signing events, feeding your characters with raw emotion, writing split personalities, writing fighting scenes, using writing as a form of escapism and balancing five jobs at once.
If you would like to check Kia’s books, head over to her website at: www.kiacarrington-russell.com or grab directly from amazon. Available on Kindle Unlimited.
You can also connect with me on: Instagram: kia_crystal
Facebook: kiacarringtonrussellauthor
Twitter: kia_crystal
TikTok: kia_crystal
Hope to see you see you soon! Xx
Saturday Jan 29, 2022
Saturday Jan 29, 2022
Join L. M. Glenn and I for her first ever interview as we discuss the inspiration behind her best seller, Shelby and building confidence as an author.
We cover the tough topic of being our worst critic; finding work life balance with a large family; basing characters on family members; finding your preferred genre; being influenced by fellow authors writing style; and outlining an upcoming YA book that will be co-authored alongside her teenage daughter.
If you would like to check Kia’s books, head over to her website at: www.kiacarrington-russell.com or grab directly from amazon. Available on Kindle Unlimited.
You can also connect with me on: Instagram: kia_crystal
Facebook: kiacarringtonrussellauthor
Twitter: kia_crystal
TikTok: kia_crystal
Hope to see you see you soon! Xx
*Please note I use Amazon affiliate links*