278 / Stephanie Farris, bestselling romance author, pivoted between genres and platforms, and found her stride with short, market-savvy romance fiction. She shares how she moved from traditional publishing to indie success and details her approach to writing both steamy and sweet romance, with a deep dive into writing successful short "insta-love" romances.

• Finding your writing voice, and why it's more important than nailing craft rules
• How she’s embraced her ability to write fast
• Stephanie’s advice for writing in the sweet/clean/wholesome category
• Writing one-hour romances—practical tips for writing and marketing short, high-heat books in Amazon’s “short reads” category
• How Stephanie uses dictation to get her drafts done at the same time she gets her steps for the day

If you’re looking to adapt, find your niche, and thrive in shifting markets, this is a great episode for you! 

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277 / Alyssa Archer, longtime indie author and editor, shares how she blended editing, writing, and community-building to create a sustainable, meaningful writing life.

• Navigating a career shift from fiction writing to editing and nonfiction projects, including the story behind her work on the Book of Birth. 
• The challenges and gifts of living and working with ADHD, from late diagnosis
• Practical steps to find and connect with other writers to create community 

This episode is a fantastic listen for indie authors and creatives looking for honest insights about career pivots, building a supportive writing community, and rethinking productivity.

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276 / Ryder O’Malley, gay romance author cover designer, shares his path from art to indie publishing and the lessons learned along the way. He unpacks redefining success as an author, developing an authentic writing voice, and treating writing as a true business.

• Moving the goalposts on success and learning to celebrate wins
• The realities of marketing your books and understanding your audience
• Navigating the transition from day job to full-time author and the emotional aftermath

It’s a great listen for anyone struggling with defining success, balancing art with business, or figuring out how to sustain a creative career in indie publishing.

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275 / Nicholas Harvey, adventure, suspense, and thriller novelist and digital nomad, shares his journey from race car driver and motorsports professional to full-time author. He discusses how his unique background shapes his storytelling, the challenges of writing female protagonists, and navigating the ever-evolving indie publishing landscape.

• Transitioning from a racing career to writing
• How his motorsports background fuels his creative process
• Lessons learned about genre, marketing
• What he wishes he’d known before launching his first series
• Realities of digital nomad life
• Managing collaborations

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274 / We’ve had a month-long break and are back with a catch-up chat about what’s been going on with our writing and our lives, including ADHD and productivity, juggling creative projects, and book launches. 

• Sara: special edition pre-production and timelines, launching on her direct store
• Jami: ADHA update, drafting a new novel, ads

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Ep 273 / Trixie Silvertale joins us to discuss resilience and adaptability in business. Trixie shared how a personal tragedy shifted her writing and publishing and resulted in her leveraging her backlist. Plus keeping a long series fresh, and writing interesting small town settings.

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• Trixie’s dictation process, which involves roller skates 🛼
• Dealing with tragedy and loss, and how Trixie shifted away from rapid release to making the most of her backlist through repurposing her IP
• Allowing yourself to have a bad day
• Deciding on spin-offs vs. new series
• Translations
• Balances humor, suspense, and paranormal elements

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Episode 272 / Andi Arndt joins us to discuss audiobook narration, including tips for finding and working with a narrator, how to write with narration in mind, and audiobook trends. 

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• How Andi preps to narrate a book
• Mistakes authors make when it comes to picking narrators
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• Trends in audiobook production, including duets and multicast productions
• The impact of AI on audiobooks

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Episode 271 / Jennifer Marchman, who combines historical fiction and time travel in her books, joins us to discuss embracing your own writing process, dealing with the constant changes in publishing, and the importance of community in the indie author space. 

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• Writing time travel historical fiction
• Influence of Texas history and Outlander
• Personal writing process and habits
• Setting realistic writing and publishing goals
• Founding Austin Indie Authors group

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