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Indie Book Talk

Indie Book Talk

Emma and Shelley

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Navigate self-publishing from crafting an idea to the final book with Emma G. Rose and Shelley Shearer. Emma G. Rose is the owner of Imperative Press Books, a publishing house that amplifies niche voices. She is also the author of contemporary fantasy novels, including Nothing's Ever Lost, Near-Life Experience, and Assembling Ella. Shelley Shearer is a writer of cozy mysteries and urban fantasy. Her first novel, Menace at Meeple Manor, the first of the Board Game Mystery Series is coming soon. Find out more at ImperativePressBooks.com
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Indie Book Talk episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Indie Book Talk for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Indie Book Talk episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Indie Book Talk - Stormi Lewis: 6 Months to Write and Publish a Novel
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07/01/21 • 20 min

On this episode of Indie Book Talk, we talk with Stormi Lewis a.k.a The Story Sharing Guru, host of the Bookish Chatter podcast, and author of the Sophie Lee Trilogy of thrillers about writing with ADHD, taking care of grandma, and how to write and release books quickly.

Stormi's top tips from this episode:

  • Have a plan or schedule for when you'll write
  • Focus on writing for a particular timeslot, not word count
  • Celebrate everything you do!

Follow her on Instagram @thestorysharingguru

or visit chasingstormi.com

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He's a married gay man who loves the smell of markers on a whiteboard, she's his bi-sexual cowriter and massager of words. Together they're Squidgiewitty Authors of the Harts Square series of gay romance novels including the delightfully named AI Think I Love You. Get a peek at their collaboration process and discover why there's kitty litter everywhere in this episode of Indie Book Talk. Instagram: @walterwrites Twitter @squidgiewitty Web: walterwrites.com
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We talk with 8-year-old kid-author, Holly Marshall, about her children's chapter book Princess Clara's Royal Adventures: At the Lily Pond in Rivers Hollow. Follow @princess_clara_adventures on Instagram

And follow high-school cover artist Judit Laidlaw @mud.arts.22 or visit mudarts22.com to purchase her artwork. Proceeds benefit Voices Against Violence.

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Emma shares her top tips on how to host a virtual book launch event, and why it's worth doing even after the world goes back to normal.

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Indie Book Talk - Crime Fiction and Hybrid Publishing with Lisa Regan
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03/25/21 • 17 min

Lisa Regan is the author of 10 Detective Josie Quinn Mystery Novels. Hush Little Girl (Book 11) Comes out next month!

We talk to Lisa about Murder Conventions, how she chooses between small press and self-publishing, and how she manages to write 3 books a year. Plus, we get a sneak peek at a passion project that's a little out of her comfort zone.

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Indie Book Talk - Trailer: Indie Book Talk
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11/16/20 • 0 min

Meet your hosts Emma G Rose and Shelley Shearer and find out what Indie Book Talk is all about.

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Indie Book Talk - Book Review: Lost in a Dream by R.E. Fury
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03/18/21 • 16 min

Lost in a Dream by R.E. Fury is a Fantasy novel with surprising depth and a unique use of language. Check it out
Fury also shares short stories and artwork on his Instagram account at: https://www.instagram.com/r.e.fury/

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Indie Book Talk - Jessica Dall on Writing Historical Fiction
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07/29/21 • 14 min

Historical characters should be more than friends in other clothes. We talk with Jessica Dall, author of The Stars of Heaven, about how to write believable but relatable historical characters on this episode of Indie Book Talk.

Find Jessica at: jessicadall.com

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Indie Book Talk - Creative Book Marketing Strategies
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03/04/21 • 20 min

How to find a book marketing strategy that works for you, without making you feel icky or overwhelmed. We talk about blogging, emails, and unconventional marketing methods. #ducks
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Indie Book Talk - What We Talk About When We Talk About Indie Books
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12/03/20 • 9 min

What are indie books anyway?

Emma and Shelley talk about:

  • what indie books actually are
  • what sets them apart from traditionally published books
  • and why Emma hates the term "self-published"
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FAQ

How many episodes does Indie Book Talk have?

Indie Book Talk currently has 130 episodes available.

What topics does Indie Book Talk cover?

The podcast is about Podcasts and Education.

What is the most popular episode on Indie Book Talk?

The episode title 'Romancing the SquidgieWitty: On co-writing gay romance' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Indie Book Talk?

The average episode length on Indie Book Talk is 20 minutes.

How often are episodes of Indie Book Talk released?

Episodes of Indie Book Talk are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Indie Book Talk?

The first episode of Indie Book Talk was released on Nov 16, 2020.

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