Author Diary Entries

Today’s episode of Indie Author Weekly is a special episode—our very first interview of another author on the show! We interview Kitty Chambliss of Living Without Boundaries.  

This is the podcast for indie authors, aspiring authors, and curious bookworms who want the inside scoop, tips and motivation, and behind-the-scenes journey of writing and self-publishing books.   

In today's episode, your host Sagan Morrow interviews her fellow polyamorous indie author, Kitty Chambliss, about her experiences with writing "The Jealousy Survival Guide." Questions we explore in this episode include:  

1. Tell us a little more about yourself with regards to your author journey. What led you to writing the Jealousy Survival Guide? 
2. What do you feel about jealousy being the opposite of compersion? 
3. How was your experience with writing the book? 
4. Where were you at with your work, at the point that you wrote this book and published it? 
5. You are a #1 best selling author—congratulations! I’m sure our listeners would love to know, do you have any secrets when it comes to marketing and getting onto that bestseller list? 
6. Your book is available in audio format, which I've always been intrigued by, and also a little intimidated about doing for my own books! Can you tell us a little about how you got to the point of doing that, and what was involved? 
7. You've also contributed to several other books. What was it like to participate in those projects?  
8. What was the hardest part of writing your book... and what was the best part? 
9. Why did you decide to be an indie author, rather than go the traditional publishing route? 
10. Do you have any other book projects in the works? 
11. Where can listeners learn more about you?  

TUNE IN NOW to get the inside scoop! 

Resources & links mentioned in this episode: 

• Get podcast and book updates delivered to your inbox at SaganMorrow.com/behindthescenes .
• Learn more about all of Sagan's books (including the Polyamorous Passions series and the business books) at SaganMorrow.com/books .
• Loving Without Boundaries podcast, blog, books, community, & polyamorous resources, plus free masterclass about jealousy .
• Jealousy Survival Guide book by Kitty Chambliss .
• Episode 163 of the Loving Without Boundaries podcast (Sagan's guest appearance on Kitty's show) .
• "Book launch guru" Tim Grahl .
• Reach out to Sagan on Twitter or Instagram: @Saganlives .
• Tune into Indie Author Weekly on your favourite podcast platform at SaganMorrow.com/podcast .
• Subscribe, rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts .

Let's chat about this episode:

• @Saganlives on Twitter and Instagram .
• Hashtag: #IndieAuthorWeekly .
• Email [email protected] .
• Share your thoughts (or submit requests for future episode topics) in this survey at SaganMorrow.com/question 

Send fan mail! Click HERE to leave Sagan a voicemail & share your thoughts about this episode.

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I’m always talking about the writing process here on the podcast—but have you ever wondered what my actual writing style is like, for the books I write? Well, that’s exactly what you’re getting on today’s episode of Indie Author Weekly! 

This is the podcast for indie authors, aspiring authors, and curious bookworms who want the inside scoop, tips and motivation, and behind-the-scenes journey of writing and self-publishing books.   

TUNE IN NOW to hear a reading from Book 6 in the Polyamorous Passions romantic comedy series, Out of Control... 

Resources & links mentioned in this episode:

• Get podcast and book updates delivered to your inbox at SaganMorrow.com/behindthescenes .
• Learn more about all of Sagan's books (including the Polyamorous Passions series and the business books) at SaganMorrow.com/books .
• Tristan Taormino's Sex Out Loud podcast
• Opening Up book by Tristan Taormino .
• Out of Control (Polyamorous Passions, Book 6)
• Join Productivity Powerhouse: SaganMorrow.com/powerhouse .
• Reach out to Sagan on Twitter or Instagram: @Saganlives .
• Tune into Indie Author Weekly on your favourite podcast platform at SaganMorrow.com/podcast .
• Subscribe, rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts .

Let's chat about this episode:

• @Saganlives on Twitter and Instagram .
• Hashtag: #IndieAuthorWeekly .
• Email [email protected] .
• Share your thoughts (or submit requests for future episode topics) in this survey at SaganMorrow.com/question 

Send fan mail! Click HERE to leave Sagan a voicemail & share your thoughts about this episode.

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Have you ever wondered how to create a whole world around your story, beyond the novel itself? That’s exactly what we’re discussing on today’s episode of Indie Author Weekly!  

This is the podcast for indie authors, aspiring authors, and curious bookworms who want the inside scoop, tips and motivation, and behind-the-scenes journey of writing and self-publishing books.   

TUNE IN NOW to find out 5 ideas for how to create an entire WORLD around your story (beyond the novel itself)...  

Resources & links mentioned in this episode:

• Get podcast and book updates delivered to your inbox at SaganMorrow.com/behindthescenes .
• Learn more about all of Sagan's books (including the Polyamorous Passions series and the business books) at SaganMorrow.com/books .
• Get the Polyamorous Passions book merchandise (including shirts that say Relationship Rebel, Dancer Darling, and Miss Time Management, and pens that say Make Your Own Rules): SaganMorrow.com/shop .
• Join Productivity Powerhouse: SaganMorrow.com/powerhouse .
• Reach out to Sagan on Twitter or Instagram: @Saganlives .
• Tune into Indie Author Weekly on your favourite podcast platform at SaganMorrow.com/podcast .
• Subscribe, rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts .

Let's chat about this episode:

• @Saganlives on Twitter and Instagram .
• Hashtag: #IndieAuthorWeekly .
• Email [email protected] .
• Share your thoughts (or submit requests for future episode topics) in this survey at SaganMorrow.com/question 

Send fan mail! Click HERE to leave Sagan a voicemail & share your thoughts about this episode.

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Have you ever wondered how to cope with burnout? That’s exactly what we’re discussing on today’s episode of Indie Author Weekly!   

This is the podcast for indie authors, aspiring authors, and curious bookworms who want the inside scoop, tips and motivation, and behind-the-scenes journey of writing and self-publishing books.   

TUNE IN NOW to find out a 5-step burnout assessment so you can manage—and prevent!—burnout in your own life... 

Resources & links mentioned in this episode:  

• Get podcast and book updates delivered to your inbox at SaganMorrow.com/behindthescenes .
• Learn more about all of Sagan's books (including the Polyamorous Passions series and the business books) at SaganMorrow.com/books .
• Editors Canada . 
• Join Productivity Powerhouse: SaganMorrow.com/powerhouse
• Reach out to Sagan on Twitter or Instagram: @Saganlives .
• Tune into Indie Author Weekly on your favourite podcast platform at SaganMorrow.com/podcast .
• Subscribe, rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts .

Let's chat about this episode:  

• @Saganlives on Twitter and Instagram .
• Hashtag: #IndieAuthorWeekly .
• Email [email protected] .
• Share your thoughts (or submit requests for future episode topics) in this survey at SaganMorrow.com/question 

Send fan mail! Click HERE to leave Sagan a voicemail & share your thoughts about this episode.

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Are you curious to learn more about how I started writing novels in the first place, what my Polyamorous Passions romcoms are all about, and maybe even my favourite type of whiskey? Well, that’s exactly what we’re discussing on today’s episode of Indie Author Weekly!

This is the podcast for indie authors, aspiring authors, and curious bookworms who want the inside scoop, tips and motivation, and behind-the-scenes journey of writing and self-publishing books.   

TUNE IN NOW to access the episode that originally aired on the Read It With Whiskey podcast...   

Resources & links mentioned in this episode:  

• Get podcast and book updates delivered to your inbox at SaganMorrow.com/behindthescenes .
• Learn more about all of Sagan's books (including the Polyamorous Passions series and the business books) at SaganMorrow.com/books .
• Add Small Town Stilettos: a modern marriage of convenience to your Want To Read list on Goodreads .
• Read It With Whiskey podcast .
• @LauraJayLive on Instagram .
• Transient Pulse (The Shockwave Series, book 1) .  
• S1E12 of Read It With Whiskey (original appearance of this episode) . 
• Join Productivity Powerhouse: SaganMorrow.com/powerhouse
• Reach out to Sagan on Twitter or Instagram: @Saganlives .
• Tune into Indie Author Weekly on your favourite podcast platform at SaganMorrow.com/podcast .
• Subscribe, rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts .

Let's chat about this episode:  

• @Saganlives on Twitter and Instagram .
• Hashtag: #IndieAuthorWeekly .
• Email [email protected] .
• Share your thoughts (or submit requests for future episode topics) in this survey at SaganMorrow.com/question 

Send fan mail! Click HERE to leave Sagan a voicemail & share your thoughts about this episode.

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Find out about the top 5 most-listened-to episodes from Year 2 of Indie Author Weekly (plus 5 personal favourites from the past year) in this episode of Indie Author Weekly!   

This is the podcast for indie authors, aspiring authors, and curious bookworms who want the inside scoop, tips and motivation, and behind-the-scenes journey of writing and self-publishing books.   

TUNE IN NOW to find out about the most popular episodes from the 2nd year of the Indie Author Weekly podcast, plus a few favourites...   

Resources & links mentioned in this episode:  

• Get podcast and book updates delivered to your inbox at SaganMorrow.com/behindthescenes .
• Learn more about all of Sagan's books (including the Polyamorous Passions series and the business books) at SaganMorrow.com/books .
• Episode 61 of Indie Author Weekly: Author commentary of Polyamorous Passions (Part 1: Books 1 - 3)
• Episode 67 of Indie Author Weekly: 9 ideas for how to practice writing
• Episode 77 of Indie Author Weekly: Book launch recap, part 1: organic marketing
• Episode 57 of Indie Author Weekly: 5 things that happen when you become an indie author
• Episode 63 of Indie Author Weekly: 3 tips for writing your first draft (and working on rewrites)
• Episode 95 of Indie Author Weekly: Who am I to write a book?
• Episode 73 of Indie Author Weekly: Writing & editing process for Her Bad Idea
• Episode 80 of Indie Author Weekly: 5 reasons why you're struggling with writing (and how to fix it)
• Episode 83 of Indie Author Weekly: Step-by-step guide for how to fit "writing a book" into your schedule
• Episode 106 of Indie Author Weekly: Dealing with imposter syndrome
• Join Productivity Powerhouse: SaganMorrow.com/powerhouse
• Reach out to Sagan on Twitter or Instagram: @Saganlives .
• Tune into Indie Author Weekly on your favourite podcast platform at SaganMorrow.com/podcast .
• Subscribe, rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts .

Let's chat about this episode:  

• @Saganlives on Twitter and Instagram .
• Hashtag: #IndieAuthorWeekly .
• Email [email protected] .
• Share your thoughts (or submit requests for future episode topics) in this survey at SaganMorrow.com/question 

Send fan mail! Click HERE to leave Sagan a voicemail & share your thoughts about this episode.

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Have you ever wondered how to deal with imposter syndrome as a writer… or, whether established authors ever have confidence issues? That’s exactly what we’re discussing on today’s episode of Indie Author Weekly! 

This is the podcast for indie authors, aspiring authors, and curious bookworms who want the inside scoop, tips and motivation, and behind-the-scenes journey of writing and self-publishing books.   

TUNE IN NOW to find out how your host Sagan Morrow got a bad case of imposter syndrome, what that might mean, and the process of overcoming it...   

Resources & links mentioned in this episode:  

• Get podcast and book updates delivered to your inbox at SaganMorrow.com/behindthescenes .
• Learn more about all of Sagan's books (including the Polyamorous Passions series and the business books) at SaganMorrow.com/books .
• Add Small Town Stilettos: a modern marriage of convenience to your Want To Read list on Goodreads .
• Read It With Whiskey podcast .
• Join Productivity Powerhouse: SaganMorrow.com/powerhouse
• Alana: @arboriphile on Twitter .
• Reach out to Sagan on Twitter or Instagram: @Saganlives .
• Tune into Indie Author Weekly on your favourite podcast platform at SaganMorrow.com/podcast .
• Subscribe, rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts .

Let's chat about this episode:  

• @Saganlives on Twitter and Instagram .
• Hashtag: #IndieAuthorWeekly .
• Email [email protected] .
• Share your thoughts (or submit requests for future episode topics) in this survey at SaganMorrow.com/question 

Send fan mail! Click HERE to leave Sagan a voicemail & share your thoughts about this episode.

Support the show

Have you ever wondered about how to prioritize different projects, and whether it’s okay to press “pause” on a project? That’s exactly what’s happening on today’s episode of Indie Author Weekly!

This is the podcast for indie authors, aspiring authors, and curious bookworms who want the inside scoop, tips and motivation, and behind-the-scenes journey of writing and self-publishing books.   

TUNE IN NOW to access tips and more about pressing pause on a book project, and how to prioritize your various projects... 

Resources & links mentioned in this episode:  

• Get podcast and book updates delivered to your inbox at SaganMorrow.com/behindthescenes .
• Learn more about all of Sagan's books (including the Polyamorous Passions series and the business books) at SaganMorrow.com/books .
• Add Small Town Stilettos: a modern marriage of convenience to your Want To Read list on Goodreads .
• War Cry podcast .
• The Membership Guys podcast .
• Satya Purna .
• Join Productivity Powerhouse: SaganMorrow.com/powerhouse
• Be the FIRST to know about Productivity Powerhouse 2.0 at SaganMorrow.com/newsletter .
• Reach out to Sagan on Twitter or Instagram: @Saganlives .
• Tune into Indie Author Weekly on your favourite podcast platform at SaganMorrow.com/podcast .
• Subscribe, rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts .

Let's chat about this episode:  

• @Saganlives on Twitter and Instagram .
• Hashtag: #IndieAuthorWeekly .
• Email [email protected] .
• Share your thoughts (or submit requests for future episode topics) in this survey at SaganMorrow.com/question 

Send fan mail! Click HERE to leave Sagan a voicemail & share your thoughts about this episode.

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Have you ever wondered what it's like to work with beta readers for your manuscript... or best practices for working with beta readers... or whether YOU need beta readers? That’s exactly what’s happening on today’s episode of Indie Author Weekly!

This is the podcast for indie authors, aspiring authors, and curious bookworms who want the inside scoop, tips and motivation, and behind-the-scenes journey of writing and self-publishing books.   

TUNE IN NOW to find out why beta readers might be a good idea (or not) for your manuscript, what the process was like for getting beta readers to share their feedback on Small Town Stilettos: a modern marriage of convenience, and what I’d do differently next time... 

Resources & links mentioned in this episode:

• Get podcast and book updates delivered to your inbox at SaganMorrow.com/behindthescenes .
• Learn more about all of Sagan's books (including the Polyamorous Passions series and the business books) at SaganMorrow.com/books .
• Add Small Town Stilettos: a modern marriage of convenience to your Want To Read list on Goodreads .
• Grab the time-saving tips cheatsheet to discover 23 ways to save 45+ hours every month: SaganMorrow.com/savetime .
• Reach out to Sagan on Twitter or Instagram: @Saganlives .
• Tune into Indie Author Weekly on your favourite podcast platform at SaganMorrow.com/podcast .
• Subscribe, rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts .

Let's chat about this episode:

• @Saganlives on Twitter and Instagram .
• Hashtag: #IndieAuthorWeekly .
• Email [email protected] .
• Share your thoughts (or submit requests for future episode topics) in this survey at SaganMorrow.com/question 

Send fan mail! Click HERE to leave Sagan a voicemail & share your thoughts about this episode.

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Have you ever wondered how to get past the OTHER kind of messy middle, with the actual process of writing your book? That’s exactly what’s happening on today’s episode of Indie Author Weekly!

This is the podcast for indie authors, aspiring authors, and curious bookworms who want the inside scoop, tips and motivation, and behind-the-scenes journey of writing and self-publishing books.   

TUNE IN NOW to access all 5 tips for how to get past the messy middle and deal with it, once and for all... 

Resources & links mentioned in this episode:

• Get podcast and book updates delivered to your inbox at SaganMorrow.com/behindthescenes .
• Learn more about all of Sagan's books (including the Polyamorous Passions series and the business books) at SaganMorrow.com/books .
• Episode 31 of Indie Author Weekly: how to get through the messy middle when writing the story .
• Episode 93 of Indie Author Weekly: writing meditation .
• Grab the time-saving tips cheatsheet to discover 23 ways to save 45+ hours every month: SaganMorrow.com/savetime .
• Reach out to Sagan on Twitter or Instagram: @Saganlives .
• Tune into Indie Author Weekly on your favourite podcast platform at SaganMorrow.com/podcast .
• Subscribe, rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts .

Let's chat about this episode:

• @Saganlives on Twitter and Instagram .
• Hashtag: #IndieAuthorWeekly .
• Email [email protected] .
• Share your thoughts (or submit requests for future episode topics) in this survey at SaganMorrow.com/question 

Send fan mail! Click HERE to leave Sagan a voicemail & share your thoughts about this episode.

Support the show