In this episode of Indie Authors Tell All, Becky Parker Geist interviews co-host Mike Van Horn about his journey as an indie author in multiple genres. Join us as we delve into the multifaceted world of independent publishing as Mike shares his experiences and challenges in self-publishing, including the strategic use of pen names and maintaining distinct author platforms.

Discover how Mike balances his writing pursuits, from creating practical tools for small business owners to crafting captivating science fiction tales, and even co-authoring a romance novel as a tribute to his late wife.

This episode offers valuable insights for small publishers and indie authors looking to navigate the complexities of the publishing landscape, manage multiple genres, and effectively market their work. Learn from Mike's journey, including his involvement with the Bay Area Independent Publishers Association (BAIPA) and the support he's found within the indie publishing community.

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Welcome to Indie Authors Tell All, where authors take the mic. Every other week, we chat with Bay Area Independent Publishers Association (BAIPA) members and those who help us publish and sell our books. We dig into the challenges and successes of independent publishing—writing, publishing, and promoting—from the people making it happen. We're a community that can help you along this path, avoiding expensive mistakes, and becoming successful authors. We’re here to shine a light on the real-world challenges and successes in independent publishing — straight from the people making it happen. We know from our collective decades of experience, that indie publishing may be independent but it requires a team effort. Finding your resources — like this podcast or like Independent Book Publisher Associations, can save you years of time and thousands of dollars. Every other week, we chat with Bay Area Independent Publishers Association (or BAIPA) members and industry professionals who are shaping the future of publishing and redefining what it means to go indie.