It's solo episode time! I'm using this opportunity to wrap up what was honestly a pretty uneventful summer and share my massive excitement for the upcoming fall season. While summer was quiet, I am absolutely living for what's ahead, cool weather, changing leaves, and all the cozy fall vibes. I dive into my fall photography project ideas and get really excited talking about my seasonal reading plans. While I'm usually a mood reader who picks up whatever calls to me regardless of season, spooky season is the one exception to that rule! This fall I'm planning to dive deep into horror and thriller reads, and this year I'm adding dark academia to the mix for the first time. If you're someone who gets as hyped about fall as I do, or if you're looking for some spooky reading inspiration, this episode is pure autumn anticipation energy. Consider this your official fall hype session!

This week I'm joined by New York Times and USA Today bestselling romance author Ruth Cardello! This was such a fun conversation diving into Ruth's impressive writing career that spans over a decade. We explore her origins in self-publishing back in 2011 and her journey into traditional publishing, getting the inside scoop on both sides of the industry. Ruth shares candidly about the changes she's witnessed in publishing over the years, as well as the inevitable ups and downs that come with any creative career. Whether you're an aspiring author or any kind of creative entrepreneur, you'll love Ruth's practical advice about writing, the business side of publishing, and marketing strategies that apply far beyond just books. Her insights into navigating a long-term creative career are invaluable, and her perspective on the evolving publishing landscape is fascinating. A must-listen for anyone curious about the writing life or building a sustainable creative career!

Ruth Cardello's Links

https://ruthcardello.com/

https://www.facebook.com/ruthcardello

https://www.tiktok.com/@author.ruthcardello

This week I'm joined by fellow TikToker C.Dotcentral! She's a BookToker, anime fan, history enthusiast, and so much more. Her content focuses on reading diversely, both in terms of authors and genres. Bringing variety and representation to her book recommendations. We dive into our reading journeys, swap bookish stories, and get into the nitty-gritty of content creation, how we both got started and what keeps us passionate about creating. C.Dotcentral also shares her excitement about expanding into longer-form content on YouTube, and we chat about the challenges and opportunities that come with growing across platforms. This was such a fun, casual hang filled with bookish conversations and creator insights. Perfect for anyone who loves hearing about diverse reading or is curious about the content creation journey!

https://www.tiktok.com/@c.dotcentral