Kia Carrington-Russell Author Interviews- Bound by Books

Author Interview Marni Mann Writing Sexy Romance and Erotica

Join Marni Mann and me as we discuss writing sexy romance and erotica.

 

We also cover the personal start to Marni’s writing journey; publishing for over a decade; inspiration behind new release ‘The Bachelor’; publishing goals changing over time; experiencing burnout and mental health; the power and inspiration gained from traveling; navigating around bad reviews and critics; going from hobby to business; Montlake publishing contract and handling multiple projects at once; and top three marketing tips.

Wow! What an inspiration! I really enjoyed sitting down with Marni and discussing how the industry has changed over the last decade and with a serious focus on mental health and how our publishing goals change over time. This is an episode you won’t want to miss!

 

Check out Marni Mann’s books and here:

The Lawyer, The Dalton Family Book 1: https://amzn.to/3nTL4In

The Bachelor, The Dalton Family Book 5: https://amzn.to/3mh4I0x

Signed, The Agency Series Book 1: https://amzn.to/43dzmbL

When Ashes Fall, Moments in Boston: https://amzn.to/41cbnI2

 

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

Mine for the Night, Contemporary Romance series: https://amzn.to/41apUnx

 

You can also connect with me on:

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Author Interview Samantha Young Writing Sexy Scottish Romance and dealing with Exponential Growth

Join Samantha Young and me as we discuss writing sexy Scottish romance and dealing with exponential growth.

We also cover writing multiple romance genres and how to meet reader expectations and market; listening to your own voice and what you want to write; inspiration behind new release ‘Beyond the Thistles’; researching locations; intimidation with legal jargon and growing into the business; complex world building in paranormal; connecting through social media; kindle unlimited vs wide; communicating changes to readers; and top marketing must dos.

Wow what a fun interview! Samantha is one of the sweetest authors I’ve interviewed and I can say without a doubt will inspire you to write to your own muse. This is an episode you won’t want to miss!

 

Check out Samantha Young’s books here:

Beyond the Thistles, The Highland Series Book 1: https://amzn.to/3MsQzbc

On Dublin Street, On Dublin Street Series Book 1: https://amzn.to/40Mj7B1

Here with Me, The Adair Family Series Book 1: https://amzn.to/40Q2yE0

A Cosmic Kind of Love: https://amzn.to/3KggpMR

War of Hearts, True Immortality Book 1 by S. Young: https://amzn.to/3UjP6FW

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

Mine for the Night, Contemporary Romance series: https://amzn.to/41apUnx

 

You can also connect with me on:

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Hope to see you see you soon! Xx

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Author Interview Avery Flynn The Unspoken Workaholic Expectation and Changing Priorities

Join Avery Flynn and me as we discuss the unspoken workaholic expectation and changing priorities.

 

We also cover writing spice and humour; over a decade of writing and experience; inspiration behind recent release ‘Anger Bang’; dealing with literary agents, publishers and contracts; refilling the well; overcoming obstacles and the ups and downs; burnout and how it effects us; co-writing with Tracy Wolff; and managing social media.

I had so much fun talking with Avery she had me in absolute tears of laugher and somehow at one point I made her cry. Oops. This is an episode you won’t want to miss!

 

Check out Avery Flynn’s books here:

Anger Bang: https://amzn.to/43gUsWT

Butterface, A Hot Romantic Comedy: The Hartigans Book 1: https://amzn.to/43cpRJM

Parental Guidance , A Hot Hockey Romantic Comedy: Ice Knights Book 1: https://amzn.to/3mcqZwz

Back in the Burbs, co-written with Tracy Wolff: https://amzn.to/3Uoi9sg

Mama’s Boy: Last Man Standing Book 1: https://amzn.to/40PJBS7

 

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

Mine for the Night, Contemporary Romance series: https://amzn.to/41apUnx

 

You can also connect with me on:

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Hope to see you see you soon! Xx

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Watch on YouTube:

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Author Interview Becca Syme Building a Sustainable System and avoiding Burn Out

Join Becca Syme and me as we discuss building a sustainable system and avoiding burn out.

We also cover coaching over 5,000 authors and the three main obstacles collectively; discovering strengths; managing time and expectation; reflecting on the ‘gold rush’ a decade ago and how publishing has changed; longevity as an author; cookie cutter success; managing social media; debilitating pressure; speaking in the spotlight; and the Better Faster Academy.

Wow! I’ve watched a few of Becca Syme’s presentations before and always feel inspired by her passion and insightfulness. If you want to better understand why you do certain things and why you should let go of other habits- this is the episode you won’t want to miss!

 

Check out Becca Syme’s books and courses here:

Write Better Faster Course: https://betterfasteracademy.com/

Dear Writer, You need to Quit: Quitbooks for Writers Book 1: https://amzn.to/3nPpDbs

The Author Stuck List, Better-Faster Author Success Book 1: https://amzn.to/3KCVzZE

Penance on the Prairies, The Vangie Vale Mysterious Book 1: https://amzn.to/3KD48U6

YouTube Becca Syme: https://www.youtube.com/c/BeccaSyme

 

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

Mine for the Night, Contemporary Romance series: https://amzn.to/41apUnx

 

You can also connect with me on:

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Hope to see you see you soon! Xx

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Want to watch on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/FETkUsaYr8g

Author Interview Monica Murphy How publishing has changed for Indie Authors

Join Monica Murphy and me as we discuss how publishing has changed for Indie Authors.

We also cover managing multiple agents and publishers; what to expect when working with traditional publishers; over one million book copies sold; ending a pen name; meeting deadlines; hitting USA Today and New York Times best seller list; translations; top three marketing tips; mini victories; Kindle Unlimited vs Wide; and being a total pantser.

Wow! I had so much fun with Monica and really enjoyed discussing the timeline thus far for indie authors and how it’s shaped her own career. This is an episode you won’t want to miss!

Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/b-Oif2vBCZA

 

Author Interview Piper Rayne Duo Managing multiple book series at once and Co-Writing advice

Join Piper Rayne duo and me as we discuss managing multiple book series at once and co-writing advice.

 

We also cover the meet cute and beginning of Piper Rayne; inspiration behind recent series, Kingsmen Football Stars; advice on writing sports romance; tips to avoid burnout; the power behind delegation; social media; Kindle Unlimited vs wide; craft classes and networking; experimenting with different genres; sentimental moments with readers; and hitting the USA today bestselling list.

Wow! I had such a blast with Piper and Rayne and love seeing the harmony between these incredible women who have become a powerhouse together. So many laughs and an incredible insight as to how they manage their writing and business behind the scenes. This is an episode you won’t want to miss!

 

Check out Piper Rayne’s books here:

Charmed by the Bartender, Modern Love Series Book 1: https://amzn.to/3nj9BGC

You Had Your Chance, Kingsmen Football Stars Book 1: https://amzn.to/3LPwpHZ

Lessons from a One-Night Stand, The Baileys Book 1: https://amzn.to/40rwbv6

My Lucky #13, Hockey Hotties Book 1: https://amzn.to/3K4hecU

 

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:

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Hope to see you see you soon! Xx

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Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/vt0jqr4VhfE

Author Interview Rachel Van Dyken Film, Serialisation Apps and writing over 140 Books

Join J. T. Rachel Van Dyken and me as we discuss film, serialisation apps and writing over 140 books.

We also cover inspiration behind new release, ‘Compel’; co-writing advice; ‘The Matchmakers Playbook’ being adapted into a Passionflix film; advice on film adaption and expectation; being authentic and connecting with readers; social media mental health; writing as a form of therapy; slow growth and taking financial risk; process changes and prioritising family; advice on when you feel like you’re “failing”; marketing must dos; and most memorable reader interaction moment.

Wow! What a phenomenal interview! Rachel is full of knowledge and inspiration. With over 12 years’ experience and 4 million books sold I’d very much consider Rachel as a bit of a wonder woman. If you want to find out how you can manage multiple streams of income from your books and plenty of inspiration- this is the episode you won’t want to miss!

 

Check out Rachel’s books here:

Compel: https://amzn.to/3Y36saB

The Matchmakers Playbook, Wingman Inc. 1: https://amzn.to/41mI46N

My Summer in Seoul: https://amzn.to/3mc8iII

The Bet, The Bet Series Book 1: https://amzn.to/3EF08zj

Elite, Eagle Elite Book 1: https://amzn.to/3Y0F6Sn

 

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:

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Facebook: kiacarringtonrussellauthor

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Hope to see you see you soon! Xx

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Want to watch this interview on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/IJgZcstuyU4

Author Interview Nana Malone Co-Writing advice, starting a non-profit and using Dictation

Join Nana Malone and me as we discuss Co-Writing advice, starting a non-profit and using Dictation.

 

We also cover recent release ‘Broken Trust’ co-written with M. Malone; taking eight years to write the first book; going from trad publishing to indie; #TheBrownNippleChallenge and how you can support; the importance of a newsletter; becoming a full-time author; finding inspiration and prioritising series order; rewriting previously published series; and advice on burnout and how to be kind to yourself.

Wow! I had so much fun interviewing Nana because she’s such a bundle of energy and inspiration. I especially felt moved by her non-profit #thebrownnipplechallenge and how it came to be. We also find out about Nana’s most clumsiest moment, and I’m telling you- you’ll be laughing as hard as I did. This is a episode you won’t want to miss!

 

#thebrownnipplechallenge and where you can support: https://gofund.me/4c23c4e6

 

Check out Nana Malone books here:

Sexy in Stilletos, Billionaire Romance Book 1: https://amzn.to/3yb36rn

Mr. Trouble, London Billionaires Book 1: https://amzn.to/3kIeaJu

Cheeky Royal, Winston Isles Royals Book 1: https://amzn.to/3KR4rLL

Broken Trust, The Broken Series Book 1: https://amzn.to/3SKpem7

The Heir, Gentlemen Rogues Book 1: https://amzn.to/3KUlMDi

Big Ben, London Lords Book 1: https://amzn.to/41GlGVY

 

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:

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Hope to see you see you soon! Xx

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Want to watch the entire episode on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/d55suVqyMKc

 

Author Interview J. T. Geissinger Writing Characters with Chemistry- Don’t make them perfect!

Join J. T. Geissinger and me as we discuss writing characters with chemistry- Don’t make them perfect!

We also cover inspiration behind new release ‘Pen Pal’; being a hybrid author and working with Montlake; overcoming self-doubt; writing styles and being a pantser; overcoming writing pauses or blocks; burnout; managing social medias; translations and audiobooks; three marketing must dos on every release; resources and marketing advice; and most memorable reader interaction moment.

Wow! What a phenomenal interview! J. T. offers a huge amount of advice, inspiration and behind the scenes to her writing style. It’s incredible to hear how she started writing and built her career to where it is today. This is an episode you won’t want to miss!

 

Check out J. T. Geissinger’ books here:

Pen Pal: https://amzn.to/3l9NEIU

Ruthless Creatures, Queens & Monsters Book 1: https://amzn.to/3E5M41x

Beautifully Cruel: https://amzn.to/3HZ0uCC

Perfect Strangers: https://amzn.to/3wXCfhX

 

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:

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Hope to see you see you soon! Xx

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Want to watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ibA0hGLOb00

 

Author Interview Seanan McGuire/ Mira Grant Writing Science Fiction, Urban Fantasy and exploring Folklore

Join Seanan McGuire/ Mira Grant and me as we discuss writing Science Fiction, Urban Fantasy and exploring Folklore.

 

We also cover inspiration being best-selling series, October Daye; starting with Fan Fiction; being considerate of cultures when adopting Folklore; overcoming obstacles as a female author; writing sixteen books in one series; pennames and understanding different audiences; writing advice and reader expectations; overcoming criticism and harsh articles; where luck comes into play for authors; and comic book writing.

Wow! What a fascinating interview! Seanan was both intriguing and informative with over a decade’s worth of knowledge and hard work. We also find out about the time Seanan infected herself with a parasite for research and was bitten by a cobra. What the? This is an episode you won’t want to miss!

 

Check out Seanan McGuire and Mira Grant’s books here:

Rosemary and Rue, An October Daye Novel Book 1: https://amzn.to/3WLKmc6

Every Heart a Doorway, Wayward Children Book 1: https://amzn.to/3Dljokw

Into the Drowning Deep: https://amzn.to/3wHaKcy

Feed, Newsflesh Book 1: https://amzn.to/3kGuCtl

 

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

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TikTok: kia_crystal

 

Hope to see you see you soon! Xx

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Watch on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/dH7Njn93h7o