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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 Sep 03, 2022
Saturday Sep 03, 2022
Join S. M. Boyce and me as we discuss writing Epic Fantasy and Publishing for over a decade.
We also discuss the difference between writing a male and female lead; writing 200-250k words per book; growing thick skin and not taking reviews personally; well-loved book, ‘Wraithblade’; writing at a young age and how it shapes us as an adult; using the notecard method; working on a superman sleep schedule; brand; asking for help; and the do’s and don’ts of Patreon.
Wow what a blast! Boyce has so many insights about writing within the Epic Fantasy genre and is an all-round delight. This an episode you won’t want to miss!
Check out S. M. Boyce’s books here:
Wraithblade, The Wraithblade Saga Book 1: https://amzn.to/3Ac79nT
Lichgates, The Grimoire Saga Book 1: https://amzn.to/3dL1ygX
Ari, To Each His Ghost Book 1: https://amzn.to/3wgyHY4
The Complete Grimoire Saga Box Set: https://amzn.to/3T3Mds1
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
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Saturday Aug 20, 2022
Saturday Aug 20, 2022
Join Alexis Winter and me as we discuss writing hot billionaires and sexy bad boys.
We also cover hitting the Amazon Top 100 Best-Sellers list for the first time; going full time author; well-loved book, ‘Those Three Words’; manifesting; writing process; marketing tips; cover expectation and design; advertising; the power of TikTok; networking with fellow authors; and turning a low point in life to life changing.
Wow! It was such a blast having Alexis Winter on and hearing how she turned her life around and became a full-time author. We also discover her first written story was written as a child with her sister! And did I hear something about epically clumsy? This an episode you won’t want to miss!
Check out Alexis Winter’s books here:
Those Three Words, A Billionaire Boss Romance: https://amzn.to/3QJukgg
That Feeling: https://amzn.to/3zUB8ki
Claiming Her Forever, Men of Rocky Mountain Book 1: https://amzn.to/3QpOxIa
My Best Friend’s Brother, Make Her Mine Series Book 1: https://amzn.to/3w2OJVw
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*
Want to listen on the Podcast channel? No problem: https://kiacarringtonrussell.podbean.com/
Also available on Spotify, Amazon and Apple Podcasts.
Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/GW0Gg0kbxtE
Saturday Aug 06, 2022
Saturday Aug 06, 2022
Join B. P. Walter and me as we discuss pushing the writing boundaries within the Thriller genre.
We also cover not taking rejections and set-backs personally; new release ‘The Dinner Guest’; experience from being the social media coordinator for Waterstone bookstores; how books are chosen for bookstores; managing pressures and new threshold when hitting Sunday Times Best Seller; most surprising thing found within the publishing industry; top three marketing tips; and advice on writing within the thriller genre.
I had so much fun in this episode! B. P. is a bundle of knowledge and it’s super exciting to hear about how he overcame obstacles and continues to push boundaries within the genre. This an episode you won’t want to miss!
Check out B. P. Walter’s books here:
The Dinner Guest: https://amzn.to/3zKB2wQ
The Woman on the Pier: https://amzn.to/3zcP48I
Hold Your Breath: https://amzn.to/3JfAEJQ
The Locked Attic: https://amzn.to/3zmYAGs
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*
Also available on Spotify, Amazon and Apple Podcasts.
Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/ybvUCSvoYmo
Saturday Jul 23, 2022
Saturday Jul 23, 2022
Join Julie Hall and me as we discuss writing Young Adult Fantasy.
We also cover how to write a stand-out tagline and blurb; co-writing with Leia Stone and tips; inspiration behind ‘Stealing Embers’; designing multiple covers and merchandise; top three marketing tips; passion projects; becoming confident as a writer; going from traditional publishing to indie publishing; and discovering how to sell your books and brand uniquely on the market.
I had so much fun in this episode! Julie is such a wealth of knowledge, and her books are outright kick-butt! We also find out when Julie fell into a van?! This an episode you won’t want to miss!
Check out Julie Hall’s books here:
Stealing Embers, Fallen Legacies Book 1: https://amzn.to/3Is7eYx
Shadow Angel, Book One (Co-written with Leia Stone): https://amzn.to/3AHDsx6
Huntress, Life After Book 1: https://amzn.to/3yw6w7R
Life After: The Complete Series: https://amzn.to/3yXEdAM
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*
Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/STVuL-rmhvU
Saturday Jul 09, 2022
Saturday Jul 09, 2022
Join Lilian Monroe and me as we discuss figuring out character wounds and experimenting with genres.
We also cover figuring out the genres and tropes; writing over forty-five books; going from engineer to author; not giving up; finding the right readers; advice on writing contemporary romance; avoiding burnout; prioritising strengths and delegation; three must-dos on every release; and most memorable reader interaction.
Lilian had me laughing so much in this interview and it was amazing to hear her journey where she started out quitting her full-time engineer job before even publishing the first book; and then having the resilience to MAKE IT WORK! This an episode you won’t want to miss!
Check out Lilian Monroe’s books here:
Dirty Little Midlife Crisis, Heart’s Cove Hotties Book 1: https://amzn.to/3Ia2bMe
Bad Prince, Royally Unexpected: https://amzn.to/3Au7ZhT
Big Bossy Mistake, Manhattan Billionaires Book 1: https://amzn.to/3y6wWwU
Lie to Me, Clarke Brothers Series Book 1: https://amzn.to/3uook3z
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*
Want to listen on the Podcast channel? No problem: https://kiacarringtonrussell.podbean.com/
Also available on Spotify, Amazon and Apple Podcasts.
Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/mfaEkuCvmXE
Saturday Jun 25, 2022
Saturday Jun 25, 2022
Join Maria Gomez and me as we discuss the ins and out of publishing with Montlake- The romance publishing division of Amazon.
We also cover what Maria’s role entails as Executive Editor; her journey into the publishing world and all its many challenges and accomplishments; a timeline from traditional publishing to self-publishing; current trends and tropes in romance; advice on writing a great pitch and how to stand out; and diverse romance and what to expect from Montlake over the next few years.
Wow! What a phenomenal woman and in my opinion the ‘Girl Boss’ of publishing. It was so insightful to learn more about Montlake and how they differ from other publishing houses and how to really sparkle in a unique way as an author. Not forget to mention Maria’s infectious bright personality and magical personal journey that sounded it like it came from a book itself! This is an episode you won’t want to miss!
Check out the books Maria mentioned during this interview here:
Big Chicas Don’t Cry by Annette Chavez Macias: https://amzn.to/3xMI6qz
The One Who Loves You, Tickled Pink Book 1 by Pippa Grant: https://amzn.to/3Qza3KS
When It Falls Apart, The D’Angelos Book 1 by Catherine Bybee: https://amzn.to/3Oe1eEP
Montlake website: https://amazonpublishing.amazon.com/montlake.html
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*
Want to watch the episode on YouTube? No problem:
Saturday Jun 18, 2022
Saturday Jun 18, 2022
Join Sara Cate and me as we discuss advice on writing steamy romance books.
We also cover support in the BookTok community; taking risks as an author; inspiration behind ‘Praise’; branding as an author; writing process and advice on writing steamy romance; overcoming imposter syndrome; managing workload and delegation; big success and accepting the next stage in her author career; and top three marketing tips.
Wow! I had such a blast in this interview and really loved hearing about Sara’s writing journey until she found her ‘writing’ lane within the romance genre. This an episode you won’t want to miss!
Check out Sara Cate’s books here:
Praise, Salacious Player’s Club Book 1: https://amzn.to/3Hnp26F
Eyes on Me, Salacious Player’s Club Book 2: https://amzn.to/39o84s6
Gravity, The Wilde Boys Book 1: https://amzn.to/3OhESBM
Beautiful Monster, A Standalone Age-Gap Romance: https://amzn.to/3O1998w
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*
Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uh_CItOKGVw
Saturday Jun 11, 2022
Saturday Jun 11, 2022
Join Elise Faber and me as we discuss writing billionaires and sports romance.
We also cover going from scientist to full-time author; writing over sixty books; inspiration behind well-loved ‘Gold Hockey’ series; adaptability and changing writing routines; trusting the process of being a pantser; wide vs kindle unlimited; audiobooks; getting out of our own way to succeed; burnout and how to manage it; and most memorable reader interaction moment.
I had such a blast with Elise and my little inner child squealed inside when I found out she used to be a zoologist! We also find out about her clumsiest moment? This an episode you won’t want to miss!
Check out Elise Faber’s books here:
Blocked, Gold Hockey Book 1: https://amzn.to/3NziKCZ
Bad Night Stand, Billionaire’s Club Book 1: https://amzn.to/395wBSB
Train Wreck, Life Sucks Book 1: https://amzn.to/3O1oIfH
Broken, Breakers Hockey Book 1: https://amzn.to/3mBnwnz
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 Jun 04, 2022
Saturday Jun 04, 2022
Join Miranda Bridges and me as we discuss making six figures in six months.
We also cover well loved series, ‘War Brides of the Morja’; scared of being a one-hit wonder; resources that helped upscale Mirandas’ business; consciously adding pleasure patterns into her writing and books; trusting the process as a pantser; social media and spicy BookTok; greatest challenge and accomplishment; and tips on writing blurbs.
I had so much fun during this interview with Miranda Bridges. She had me laughing all the way through. We also discover her secret talent. Did someone say Carpool Karaoke for one? This an episode you won’t want to miss!
Check out Miranda Bridge’s books here:
Sacrifice, War Brides of the Morja Book 1: https://amzn.to/3ySwEf2
Chosen by a Beast, Hearts of Stone Book 1: https://amzn.to/38eWUFE
Glacier, Elemental Mates Book 1: https://amzn.to/38IOarv
The Commander’s Captive, The House of Kaimar Book 1: https://amzn.to/3GkkE7W
Check out Pen name Morgan Bridges:
A Match Made in Hate, Dark & Dirty Bows Book 1: https://amzn.to/3NB381D
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 May 28, 2022
Saturday May 28, 2022
Join Melinda Leigh and me as we discuss 11 million copies sold and ‘Cross Her Heart’.
We also cover top three tips in writing murder, mystery romance; going from reader to writer; over ten years’ experience in the publishing world; coming from a business background; not taking rejections personally; acquiring agents and publishers; weirdest things to research; audiobooks; most challenging book to write and why; social medias; and most memorable reader interaction moment.
I was so inspired by Melinda and her journey and had so many laughs along the way. And we find out about the time Melinda locked herself in a car boot? This an episode you won’t want to miss!
Check out Melinda Leigh’s books here:
Cross Her Heart, Bree Taggert Book 1: https://amzn.to/3lzJKWU
Say You’re Sorry, Morgan Dane Book 1: https://amzn.to/3wBWmD1
Minutes to Kill, Scarlet Falls: https://amzn.to/388YEAf
She Can Run: https://amzn.to/3sSJnux
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*