On this episode of Indie Book Talk, we talk about covers. Yes, you should judge a book by its cover, and you'd better believe readers are going to. We share the essential elements every cover needs and discuss how to match your cover to your genre.  For a peak at the cover designs we talked about, click below.  

Nothing's Ever Lost, old cover  

Nothing's Ever Lost, new cover

Rebecca Ellette Fincher writes fantasy novels and D&D modules. We talk about how the two kinds of writing influence each other and what's next for Rebecca's series The Gemtouched Memoirs.

Book 1: Escape from Salmira

Find her D&D modules on The Dungeon Masters Guild

Follow Rebecca on Facebook 

And read her D&D based serial novel at Fanfiction.net

(special thanks to Angar via Freesound.org for the knocking sound effect used in this episode)

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. 

Lost in a Dream by R.E. Fury is a Fantasy novel with surprising depth and a unique use of language. Check it out

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. 

Overcome self doubt and get your book into the world with advice from Life and Business Strategist, TEDx speaker, and author Lanette Pottle.

"It's really about deciding that you will dance with the fear." - Lanette

Read more in her upcoming book You Are a Success Magnet

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.

What do authors need from their friends and family in order to succeed and feel supported? Emma and Shelley talk about what works for them. Share this episode with your friends and family so they know how to support you. 

Stephanie Mirro is the author of the Immortal Relics Series and the Last Phoenix Series. She talks to us about why she switched her book covers, the challenges of defining your genre, and the marketing tactics that work for her. 

Find her at https://www.stephaniemirro.com/ or on social @StephanieMirro