Have you ever wondered what it takes to bring your work of fiction or non-fiction from idea to publication? In this enlightening interview with Nicki Pascarella, author of 5 published books (with a few more coming), you get a peek behind the curtain for what it takes to write, edit, and publish your book. You'll learn why Nicki loves Wild Rose Press (featured in an earlier episode) and get a sneak peek into her most recent book, Troubles In Bellmount, A Miranda Albright, PhD Mystery. Dr. Miranda Albright is a socially inept and brilliant young professor who moves to a new town and encounters an incredible mystery that she is uniquely suited to help solve. Troubles In Bellmount is released as of today, May 16, 2022 and can be found at your favorite booksellers or on Amazon.

00:00 Introduction

02:00 Why Nicki loves Wild Rose Press (her publishing house)

04:40 About Nicki's newest book: Troubles In Bellmount, A Miranda Albright, PhD Mystery (released today, 5/16/2022)

08:15 To self-publish, traditional publish, or hybrid publish?

12:30 The importance of giving your book a rest and editing/writing in an active voice

15:00 Submitting query letters to agents and publishers, and handling rejection

18:30 A newer genre emerges: New Adult

23:00 Growing as an author

25:00 Steamy Cairo Nights - Erotic novella coming soon as part o the Passport to Pleasure series published by Wild Rose Press

About Nicki Pascarella:

With the help of two hyperactive Shetland Sheepdogs, Nicki writes Women's Fiction, Romantic Mysteries, Humor, Romance, and Paranormal Romance. She lives in Pennsylvania with her husband and teenage daughter. When she isn't writing and editing you will find her running, and belly dancing.

Resources Mentioned In This Episode:

Troubles In Bellmount: https://www.nickipascarella.com/books

Bookcasters: https://smile.amazon.com/Bookcasters-Authors-Guide-Writing-Bestselling/dp/1736379879/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3GN03AUL647JH&keywords=bookcasters&qid=1652647738&sprefix=bookcaster%2Caps%2C185&sr=8-1

Wild Rose Press: https://wildrosepress.com/ 

Episodes Mentioned:

A Peek Under The Skirt Of Romance Book Publishing with Rhonda Penders, Editor-in-Chief of Wild Rose Press: https://themediacasters.com/a-peek-under-the-skirt-of-romance-book-publishing-with-rhonda-penders-editor-in-chief-of-wild-rose-press/

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