Kia Carrington-Russell Author Interviews- Bound by Books

Author Interview Ryan Cahill Successful Book Launch of Debut Novel, ‘Of Blood and Fire’.

Join Ryan Cahill and me as we discuss the successful book launch of his debut novel, ‘Of Blood and Fire’.

We also cover Ryan’s success in turning his debut novel into a full-time income and career within the first year; receiving over 1,000 Amazon reviews and ratings; learning to take constructive criticism; research and preparing for book launches; riding the snowball effect; the ‘Aha’ moment of identifying as an author; best resources and research advice; character artworks and working with family; most memorable reader interaction moment; and writing novellas to give back.

Wow what an episode! All I’m going to say is this is the end result of when you put and Aussie and an Irish in a room together. Ryan was loads of fun to talk with and it was very inspiring to hear the success he’s had within his first year of launch and all the wonderful things to look out for. This is an episode you won’t want to miss!

Check out Ryan Cahill’s books here:

Of Blood and Fire, The Bound and the Broken Book 1: https://amzn.to/3smLabg

Of Darkness and Light, The Bound and the Broken Book 2: https://amzn.to/3hjZlHK

Subscribe to mailing list for free book ‘The Fall’: https://ryancahillauthor.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

 

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Author Interview Tessonja Odette Writing Fairy Tale Retellings

Join Tessonja Odette and me as we discuss writing fairy tale retellings.

We also cover self-doubt and how Tessonja revised her first book for fifteen years; book market and tropes; other outlets and hobbies; talking about ‘Entangled with Fae’ series and falling in love with fae; ‘Reading Queens’ podcast; designing own book covers; audiobooks; three ‘must do’s’ for every release; conflict in romance; intro into fantasy worlds and creating stakes and pace; most memorable reader interaction moment; and setting goals.

Wow what a fun interview! Tessonja Odette had me laughing and I found it very inspiring to hear about her journey and overcoming her self-doubt after fifteen years and achieving all the wonderful things she’s done since. This is an episode you won’t want to miss!

Check out Tessonja Odette’s books here:

Curse of the Wolf King, A Beauty and the Beast retelling: https://amzn.to/3sKbsDp

Heart of the Raven Prince, A Cinderella Retelling: https://amzn.to/3Bq9qMK

Kiss of the Selkie, A Little Mermaid Retelling: https://amzn.to/34T2s6C

To Carve a Fae Heart, The Fair Isle Book 1: https://amzn.to/3HMHYei

Shadows of Lela, Lela Trilogy Book 1: https://amzn.to/3sE9BQA

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

 

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Author Interview Max Monroe Learning to pivot and bettering every book release launch

Join Max Monroe and me as we discuss learning to pivot and bettering every book release launch.

We also cover the story as to how ‘Max Monroe’ became a brand; co-writing advice; writing for fun; mistaken identities with Colleen Hoover and the ongoing inside joke; being genuine and reflecting that through brand and social media; ‘Tapping the Billionaire’ being banned on Amazon within forty-eight hours of release; three must do’s for every release; interactions and book signing conventions; merch, book boxes and swag; most memorable reader interaction moment; and making progress towards small goals.

OH. MY. GOSH! I had such a blast! Max and Monroe are as thick as thieves and hilarious! I was laughing so hard at their stories and felt inspired by their journey where they unintentionally stumbled into some of their greatest successes. And now they’ve shaped their careers into a beautiful, harmonious friendship and accomplished brand. It came from a place of fun and it’s still very much kicking! This is an episode you won’t want to miss!

Check out Max Monroe’s books here:

Tapping the Billionaire, Billionaire Bad Boy series book 1: https://amzn.to/3guJWEc

The Pact: https://amzn.to/3gtvbkV

Best Friends Don’t Kiss, A Fake Relationship Rom Com: https://amzn.to/3gzFO5D

The Billionaire Boss Next Door, Billionaire Collection Book 1: https://amzn.to/35JZim0

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

 

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Author Interview Luke Daniels Voice Actor and Narrator: A timeline in Audio

Join Luke Daniels and me as we discuss voice acting and narrating, including how the audiobook industry has changed over the years.

We also discuss celebrity narrators and the narrating community; behind the scenes in creating an audiobook; genres that do well and personal favourite to narrate; embodying a character; author expectation and guide; the big ‘Aha’ cool moment in Luke’s career; greatest challenges and accomplishments; the power of social media; tips for fellow narrators; spreading laughter and creating a healing community; and ‘Unspoken’ a memoir written by Luke Daniels.

This was such a special interview and from the bottom of my heart can say I was moved, inspired and laughed all the same. Luke has a very impressive collection of accolades including Audible’s 2012 narrator of the year and I can understand why. We also get an exclusive performance of Elmo transitioned into Smeagol and then Mickey Mouse. What is even happening here?! This is an episode you won’t want to miss!

Check out some of Luke Daniel’s audiobooks here:

I’m Glad You’re Dead written by Hunter Blain: https://amzn.to/3g4vqmp

Unspoken written by Luke Daniels: https://amzn.to/3G8X6Rw

The Intelligent Investor written by Benjamin Graham: https://amzn.to/3fYWwvd

Think Like a Monk written by Jay Shetty: https://amzn.to/3fZUmey

Whiskey Beach written by Nora Roberts: https://amzn.to/3r57LZg

Iron Prince written by Bryce O’Connor: https://amzn.to/3g80txr

Feverborn written by Karen Marie Moning: https://amzn.to/3H8tWDl

Luke Daniels website: https://www.luke-daniels.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

 

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Author Interview Jonathan Yanez Optioning film and Wolf Pack Entertainment

Join Jonathan Yanez and me as we discuss optioning film and Wolf Pack Entertainment.

We also cover well-loved book series, ‘Forsaken Mercenary’; no timeline to success; writing in someone else’s world; balancing multiple projects and family life; health concerns for writers; making plenty of mistakes; having a book made into a game mobile and when projects don’t work out; top three tips for writers; most memorable reader interaction moment; and creating a sense of community amongst readers.

I had so much fun in this interview and feel so inspired by Jonathan’s journey and the success he’s building with Wolf Pack Entertainment. Paving the way forward and reminding us that anything is possible, as long as you put your mind to it. Oh, and what’s the word used for the opposite meaning of imposters syndrome? Oh yea there’s plenty of that in this interview.

This is an episode you won’t want to miss!

Check out Jonathan Yanez’s books here:

Dropship, Forsaken Mercenary Book 1: https://amzn.to/3KFUnCR

The Suck, Hunters for Hire Book 1: https://amzn.to/3H2MPrB

Genesis, Legends Online Book 1: https://amzn.to/3fVJ23c

Extinction Event, Edge of Ruin Book 1: https://amzn.to/3KWbNLF

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

 

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Author Interview T. L. Smith The Power of TikTok for Authors

Join T. L. Smith and me as we discuss the power of TikTok for authors.

We also cover upcoming release, ‘Sinful Hands’; writing schedule and work/life balance; anticipated release ‘Unlikely Queen’ and why T. L. wanted to pull back the paranormal romance release; agents and finding the right fit; most memorable reader interaction moment; travel stories; discussing Aussie Slang; taking six months off writing and coming back; and tips on writing dark romance. I had so much fun in this interview and am super pumped about tackling TikTok.

T. L. was very inspiring to listen to and I’m in aww of her amazing writing journey so far. I can’t wait to see what success 2022 will bring her! We also find out what T.L. unique talent/ super power is? This is an episode you won’t want to miss!

Check out T. L. Smith’s books here:

Chained Hands, Keir and Sailor Book 1: https://amzn.to/3Iu6LE5

Cavalier, A Crimson Elite Novel Book 1: https://amzn.to/3nGzXQg

My Beautiful Poison, Wicked Poison Book 1: https://amzn.to/3tIn2kn

Heartbreak Me, Book 1: https://amzn.to/3qOIEtL

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

 

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Author Interview Shayne Silvers Selling over one-million book copies and pushing for the next goal

Join Shayne Silvers and me as we discuss selling over one-million book copies and pushing for the next big goal.

We also cover inspiration from hero’s who make mistakes; ‘Nate Temple’ book series; not taking literary agent rejections personally; increasing book income gradually; believing in your dream; balance with pacing in your writing; being nominated for the ‘Dragon Award’ and breaking barriers as an indie author; reader commitment and most memorable reader interaction moment; dealing with cover artists; co-writing; starting ‘Argento Publishing’; gate keepers in the way of film; and top three tips for fellow authors.

I had so much fun in this interview and was in absolute awe of Shayne’s commitment and knowledge to building his author empire. If you need some inspiration, this is an episode you won’t want to miss!

Check out Shayne Silvers’ books here:

Obsidian Son, Nate Temple Series Book 1: https://amzn.to/3zYxnK9

The Nate Temple Series, Books 0-3 Boxset: https://amzn.to/33skmwh

Unchained, Feathers and Fire Book 1: https://amzn.to/3npawCF

Whisky Ginger, Phantom Queen Book 1: https://amzn.to/3nmfyji

Devils Dreams, Shade of Devil Book 1: https://amzn.to/3qq92d5

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

 

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Author Interview Hunter Blain Failing Forward as an Author and tribute to best friend John Cook

Join Hunter Blain and me as we discuss failing forward as an author and tribute to best friend John Cook by making him centre stage in the well-loved book series, ‘The Preternatural Chronicles’.

We also cover incorporating friends into books; when characters take off on their own; taking advice; opportunity, connections and contracts; audiobooks; evolution of book covers; merchandise; YouTube channel; connecting with fans; heart-warming memorable reader interaction moment; ‘My Red Balloon’ and loss.

This was honestly such a heart-warming episode and dare I admit I shed a few tears. Hunter is not only a phenomenal writer but genuinely a hilarious and empathetic person. What’s not to love? This is an episode you won’t want to miss!

Check out Hunter Blain’s books here:

I’m Glad You’re Dead, Book one in the Preternatural Chronicles: https://amzn.to/3eXmK0D

Deliverance, Book zero in the Preternatural Chronicles: https://amzn.to/3eXsKX5

The Preternatural Chronicles Boxset 0-3: https://amzn.to/31ClblG

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

 

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Spill the Tequila Sis Author Interview with Kia Carrington-Russell

Join international best-selling author, Kia Carrington-Russell as she’s interviewed by her ride and die bestie and sister, Jasmin. No questions are off limits and for the ones that go unanswered… well there’s consequence. Discover why Kia is the type of author Jasmin hates as they wear matching Christmas prosecco shirts and discuss losing their childhood home in a fire; travel stories; devilish questions; reader questions and deep dive into behind the scenes of writing Kia’s inescapable reads.

A pre-warning, the first ten minutes are rather PG and dare we say- sober. After that… well you’ll find out! This is an episode you won’t want to miss!

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

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Author Interview Lexi C. Foss Discipline as a writer and sticking to world building rules

Join Lexi C. Foss and me as we discuss discipline as a writer and sticking to world building rules.

We also cover popular book, ‘Blood Laws’; writing to escape reality; finding balance writing and having a full-time job; building confidence as an author; writing over forty books; characters that are difficult to write; switching between fantasy and contemporary romance to avoid burnout; audiobooks and translations; travel stories and inspiration; and finding time to move and incorporate health in a busy schedule.

I had so much fun talking with Lexi about her writing journey and congratulate her in turning full-time author. We also hear about some of Lexi’s clumsy moments while travelling? This is an episode you won’t want to miss!

Check out Lexi C. Foss books here:

Blood Laws, Immortal Curse Book 1: https://amzn.to/3E4yQPF

Andorra Sector, X-Clan Series: https://amzn.to/3mcNQF0

Elemental Fae Academy, Book 1: https://amzn.to/3F6dpyO

Carnage Island, A Rejected Mate Standalone Romance: https://amzn.to/3DXkKzq

If you would like to check out my books, head over to my website at: www.kiacarrington-russell.com

Token Huntress, Vampire Romance Dystopian series: https://amzn.to/3abSH06

The Shadow Minds Journal, Angel & Demons thriller series: https://amzn.to/2wwyrZy

 

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