In this episode of Conversations with Authors I meet John Leister, a Canadian author with more than fifty books to his name. Our conversation covers everything from being fearless to KDP Print vs Draft2Digital to following your bliss. It takes a few interesting turns along the way – it includes mentions of death, suicidal thoughts and religion, so if any of those themes trigger you, you have been warned.
In this episode of Conversations with Authors I meet Anntricia Bray Smith, a professional mentor, speaker, entrepreneur and author. We talk about leaving a legacy through your books, explore what writing teaches us about ourselves, and discuss why every writer should have an Alison or an Anntricia in their life!
In this episode of Conversations with Authors I meet James Jenkins, a Suffolk-based writer of gritty noir fiction whose first novel, Parochial Pigs, came out in January 2022. During our conversation James explains how he went about finding a publisher and we talk about short stories, beta readers and how throwaway comments can change the whole course of your life…
In this episode of Conversations with Authors I meet Kath Parrington, author of “The REAL Business Plan”. Among other things, we talk about the process of turning a process into a book, owning your expert status and using networking as a marketing tool.
In this episode of Conversations with Authors I meet Teri M Brown, a business content writer and novelist from North Carolina whose first novel “Sunflowers Beneath the Snow” is published in January 2022. We talk about book marketing, reviews and why authors need thick skins, and Teri explains how her writing process is ‘story first, detail later’.
In this episode of Conversations with Authors I meet Andrew Culture, a podcaster, musician and author of the romantic novel “Getting It” and several short stories. We talk about romantic fiction, Barack Obama’s first presidential inauguration, publishers, podcasts, Kindle marketing, the DNA of writing and much more.
In this episode of Conversations with Authors I meet Karen Williams: coach, speaker, book mentor and author of eight books to date, including “Book Marketing Made Simple”, “Your Book is the Hook”, and her autobiography “The Mouse That Roars”. We talk writing, planning, publishing and audiobooks.
In this episode of Conversations with Authors I meet Ian Peterman, founder and CEO of the Peterman Design Firm and the author of “Conscious Design” a book that outlines Ian’s approach to design, which improves and enriches other classic design methods. Among other things, we talk about sharing knowledge, the joys of editing and formatting, and the steps required to make a good cuppa!
In this episode of Conversations with Authors I meet Helen Dewdney, better known as The Complaining Cow. Helen is a consumer champion, journalist, blogger, consultant and bestselling author, with her books “How to Complain: The Essential Consumer Guide to Getting Refunds, Redress and Results!” and “101 Habits of an Effective Complainer”. We talk about marketing and book reviews, and Helen also explains why she may never have become a best-selling author if it wasn’t for Jeremy Clarkson…
In this episode of Conversations with Authors I meet Mark Kennedy who, together with his wife Jules, has written several books including the memorably titled “Don’t Get Your Neck Tattooed” and “What The Hell Just Happened?”, about how they overcame some serious life challenges. We talk about thinking big, using beta readers, writing without a plan and much more.
