Episode 166 is all about publishing and print on demand. As well as news and book spotlights, we dive into great resources from: Ingram Spark, So You Want to Be A Writer by Allison Tait and Valerie Khoo (book and podcast), About Writing by Gareth L. Powell. And Veronica and Laurie have a fabulous chat about all things self-publishing with the wonderful Chris Munnery from Ingram Spark.

Book spotlights:
1. The Sugarcane Kids and the Red-bottomed Boat by Charlie Archbold – middle grade
2. The Sugarcane Kids and the Empty Cage by Charlie Archbold – middle grade
3. Engineering the Australian Dream by Jaideep Padwalar – memoir
4. Crimson Velvet Heart by Carmel Bird – historical fiction
5. The Canvas Killings by Elise Janes – mystery, thriller and suspense
6. Return to Silkeborg by Vanessa Benford – contemporary
7. Tarzan Loves Jane by John Comerford – contemporary

Intro - 00:57
Publishing tips - 4:00
Industry news - 26.05
Book spotlights - 33:52
Author interview - 52:02
Post interview chat - 1:43:12
Quotes - 1:44:29

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In episode 165 Veronica and Laurie share book marketing tips from K.M. Allan, Seth Godin, Bryan Cohen and Joanna Penn. We have news, quotes, book spotlights and lots more. Laurie has a lively chat with the fabulous middle grade and children's author George Ivanoff.

Book spotlights:
1. The Boyfriend Clause by Bridie Blake - romance
2. Forever and Ever by Allanah Hunt - contemporary
3. The Sugarcane Kids and the Mystery at Angel Bay by Charlie Archibold – middle grade
4. Birthing with Trauma and Fear: A Guide to an Empowering Birth Experience by Moran Liviani – non-fiction
5. Tree Pose by Susan Rogers & John Roosen - thriller
6. Warrior Pose by Susan Rogers & John Roosen - thriller
7. One suitcase, two pets and a breakdown – Athena Martinez – memoir

Intro - 00:57
Marketing tips - 4:32
Industry news - 21:55
Book spotlights - 25:54
Author interview - 43:08
Post interview chat - 1:33:30
Quotes - 1:35:52

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In episode #164 Veronica and Laurie share writing and self-publishing tips, ISBNs, industry news, literary grants, quotes, new segment stings and more. Laurie catches up with thriller author Naomi Shippen about her latest book Before She Killed Him. Plus seven spectacular book spotlights.

Book spotlights:
1. All we need by Magdalena McGuire – contemporary
2. Songs of Shadow, Words of Woe by Matthew R. Davis – horror
3. Stormy Normy Goes Reining by Leisa Fail - middle grade
4. The Sky’s Edge by Clare Anne McGrory – thriller
5. A Child Called Faye by Jess Senff – fantasy
6. Billion Dollar Blindspot: What is Your Workplace Culture Costing You? By Hacia Atherton – non-fiction
7. Bird Deity by John Morrissey – science fiction

Intro - 00:57
Publishing tips - 4:20
Industry news - 17:35
Book spotlights - 22:43
Author interview - 41:40
Post interview chat - 1:24:26
Quotes - 1:26:27

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