The Indie Bookshelf

By Aimee Hill

Wrap up in a blanket, get a cosy drink and settle down to our community podcast, The Indie Bookshelf. Twice a month we bring you delightfully bookish content. We show you sneak peaks behind the scenes... more

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How many episodes does The Indie Bookshelf have?

The podcast currently has 9 episodes available.

The Indie Bookshelf episodes:

August 02, 2023 What a Commissioning Editor Looks For
In this episode, Holly and Aimée from Asteria Press delve into what a commissioning editor looks for when they are reading your submission. We discuss how to really get to know your book from a marketing perspective and how to be your own champion when approaching publishing professionals.
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1h 5min
July 13, 2023 Judge a Book by its Cover
In this episode, Holly and Aimée of Asteria Press talk to the lovely Wendy Mach from White Stone Pages. Wendy gives us an expert eye on book covers. Are the important? What do we love to see in them? What should be avoided? We cover it all.

Find the transcript and all things Asteria Press on our website.

Looking for book design? Here are all Wendy Mach's details!

Until next time, keep reading!
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42min
July 06, 2023 What is Cosy Fantasy?
In this episode, Holly and Aimée from Asteria Press discuss all things cosy fantasy. We have a look into what the genre is and where it stands in the wider fantasy genre. We also tell you all about all of our favourite books in the genre.
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38min
May 11, 2023 Debunking the Myth the Traditional Publishing is Better Than Indie Publishing
In this episode, we discuss the ins and outs of whether big traditional publishers really are picking up the best books, authors and talent. Join us to celebrate indie and take a close look at our industry.

Read the transcript here: https://www.asteriapress.com/episodetranscripts
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47min
April 26, 2023 Publishing Process: Developmental Editing
In this episode, we discuss all things developmental editing. Join us for a great discussion between a developmental editor and an author.
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27min
March 23, 2023 Book Review: Scales of Ash and Smoke by Emily Schneider
In this episode, we discuss our experience of reading Scales of Ash and Smoke by Emily Schneider. Keep in mind that, as with any book review, there will be some lever of spoilers.

Emily Schneider's website
www.emilyschneiderwrites.com

Best Indie Book Award
www.bestindiebookaward.com

Our goodreads forum
https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/1208743-the-indie-bookshelf

Holly Möller Creative

Asteria Press
www.asteriapress.com

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35min
March 09, 2023 What makes a book magical?
Holly and Aimée of Asteria Press discuss what makes a book magical. Can you throw away books? What books aren't magical? How come you don't find a book magical when everyone else does? We unpick it all in this episode.

For a transcript of this episode visit: https://www.asteriapress.com/episodetranscripts

You can find (almost) all the books we mentioned over on our goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/asteria_press

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31min
February 20, 2023 Book Review: Hester by Laurie Lico Albanese
In the episode we discuss everything we love about Hester by Laurie Lico Albanese. Keep in mind that, as with any book review, there will be some lever of spoilers. If you haven't read the book, go read it now and the come back!

Laurie Lico Albanese's website
www.laurielicoalbanese.com

Duckworth Book's website
www.duckworthbooks.co.uk

Our website!
www.asteriapress.com

Transcripts of all episodes available here
https://www.asteriapress.com/episodetranscripts
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39min
January 25, 2023 Introducing Asteria Press
Get to know Holly and Aimée, the people behind Asteria Press. We discuss what it is like to set up an independent publishing press and give you a sneak peak into our first book.

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30min

FAQs about The Indie Bookshelf:

How many episodes does The Indie Bookshelf have?

The podcast currently has 9 episodes available.