Steven Rowley, bestselling author of The Guncle, joins Liz and Lisa so they can freak out together about their upcoming publication dates! He shares his story (every author has one!) about the highs and lows of his own experiences as well as his best advice for how to handle the stress and lack of control around having a book come out. And Liz and Lisa reveal that even though they know better, their inner control freaks are beginning to rear their ugly heads as July 11th, the publication date of their eighth novel, Forever Hold Your Peace, nears. You won't want to miss this one.

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Liz and Lisa surprise each other with three books they've each read and loved, recently and. . . not so recently. (Lisa didn't understand the assignment!) If you've been in a reading slump, listen in, because Liz and Lisa share some great book ideas—from a friendship saga that will pull at your heart strings to a page-turner with a fresh, smart and sassy protagonist. Liz and Lisa don’t always like the same reads, so this is a perfect blend of books that will satisfy everyone.

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Liz and Lisa STILL don't always get it right when they communicate, even with thirty plus years of friendship under their belts. So yes, they fought on Christmas, of all days. Listen to find out what was said that made Liz's head explode and drove Lisa to put on a literal mask of shame. And why they decided it’s okay to fight—even on a holiday.

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It's our 50th podcast episode, so who better to have as a guest than MIKE FENTON, who just turned 50! He is reluctantly joining us as we recount his birthday trip to Cabo, the turf war we had with another birthday boy named Michael, and why he is never making Liz a taco again. If you love all things Mike Fenton or are just curious about the dynamics of long-term marriages, couples traveling together or the relationships between best friends and their husbands, this episode is a must-listen!

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IIn this episode of their How it Works series, Liz and Lisa chat with the production manager for Crooked Lane Books and Alcove Press. From contract negotiation to cover concepts to submitting books for awards, Rebecca Nelson does it all. Even more impressive, she finished her graduate degree just two and a half years ago. If you're wondering how to break into the book business, this is a great episode to listen to as Rebecca shares her secrets to how to get hired in book publishing.

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Are you trying to get an agent? On this episode of How it Works, Liz and Lisa talk to their agent, Holly Root of Root Literary about what will make your book stand out from the others. She also shares why certain books soar to the top of the best seller charts after they are published. And why she thinks authors need to learn to let go of control over sales. If you are looking for an agent, this is an episode you don’t want to miss!

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In this episode of the "How it Works" series, Liz and Lisa interview Madeline Rathle, the marketing manager at their publisher, Alcove Press. She shares the do's and don'ts of authors on social media. And she answers a burning question for Liz and Lisa: Should they join Tik Tok? Her answer might surprise you!

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Have you written a book that you are trying to get published or are you curious about what the job of a book editor entails? In this episode of the How it Works series, Liz and Lisa interview their editor at Alcove Press, Holly Ingraham. She shares the type of books she's looking to acquire right now and the top things that make a manuscript stand out above the rest. Listen in if you want the inside scoop on what sends your query letter and manuscript to her inbox instead of into the slush pile.

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Liz and Lisa talk about what it's REALLY like for authors to promote their own books. How do they decide where to put their efforts online and how much time they should spend doing it? What about social media? Is BookTok for everyone? Although it can be fun, marking your book can also exhausting, time consuming and even expensive. The real question is: Do online marketing campaigns translate to sales? Or do authors only participate in book promo simply so they don't have fomo? Listen in to find out what Liz and Lisa think!

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When Liz and Lisa told people they were going to give the inside scoop on how it really works when it comes to endorsements, everyone said, YOU CAN'T TALK ABOUT THAT! So, what did they do? They talked about it anyway! Because it's important to pull the curtain back on these publishing topics. Listen in to find out all the behind the scenes truths on getting and giving the blurbs you see on book covers. And find out why sometimes it's best to just say no.

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