The Same Journey: The Author Podcast

I sat down with Miranda Berdahl, owner of Wind City Books here in Casper, WY. She is also the President of Mountains & Plains Independent Booksellers Association, which represents 14 states. It's the largest in the country. We talked about the best ways to get your book into an indie bookstore.

For more info about the association:
https://www.mountainsplains.org/

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Gayle M. Irwin is an award-winning Wyoming author and freelance writer, her work recognized by Wyoming Writers, Inc., and the Wyoming Press Association. She is a contributing writer to eight Chicken Soup for the Soul books and regularly writes for WREN (Wyoming Rural Electric

News) Magazine and other publications. She crafts sweet and Christian romance books set in Wyoming and Montana, weaving pet rescue and adoption into the love story. She volunteers with animal rescue organizations and donates a percentage of book sales to such groups. She lives in Wyoming with her husband and their rescued, adopted pets.

Where you can find Gayle:
Website: https://crewfiction.com/gayle-irwin

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/author/gayleirwin

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gaylemirwinauthor/

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I spoke to Alma Law about the Bookmarked Literary Arts Festival. Its a festival that highlights writers and connects them to their readers and it's held annually in Lander, WY.

If you want to learn more about it, check out their Facebook page and their website:
https://www.facebook.com/bookmarkedfestival
https://bookmarkedliteraryarts.com/

I don't have a website dedicated to the podcast...yet, but if you want to check out my website and the podcast page there:
https://threedogspublishing.com/

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I had the opportunity to chat with Matt Stone. The founder of 1000storybooks and the CEO of 100 covers. We spoke about the importance of a book cover, in order to be successful in self publishing.

Matt Stone is the co-founder of 1000 Storybooks and the CEO of 100 Covers, the world's largest book cover design company. He is a seasoned publishing professional with 25 years of experience in the industry--having overseen the creation of more than 20,000 book covers, hosted over 5,000 book promotions, and managed millions of dollars of Amazon ad campaigns since 2013. All this experience has given him great insights and real data on what makes for writing and publishing success--particularly for self-published authors.

https://1000storybooks.com/
https://100covers.com/

Whether you're dreaming of writing your first book, navigating the publishing world, or simply looking for a little inspiration to keep going, you're in the right place.

Every writer's journey looks a little different. Some of us are just putting words on a page for the first time. Others are publishing books, building businesses, marketing, or figuring out what comes next. But no matter where we are on the road, we're all facing many of the same questions, challenges, and triumphs.

That’s what this podcast is about.

Each episode, I'll sit down with authors, writers, indie bookstore owners, and other members of the writing community for honest conversations about writing, publishing, self-publishing, marketing, creativity, bookselling, and what it really means to build a life around stories.

But more than anything, I want this podcast to be a place where we make connections. Because sometimes the most valuable thing we can find on this journey isn't another writing tip. It's another person who understands what we're going through.

My hope is that you'll find practical advice, encouragement, inspiration, and maybe even a few new friends along the way.

Because every writer has a story, every journey has something to teach.

The first full episode will drop September 7, 2026. But if you want early access, head on over to my Patreon:
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There are some short snippets on YouTube now.