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EPISODE · Oct 15, 2025 · 40 MIN

Episode 42: Book Brush: Finding Joy in Helping Authors with Kathleen Sweeney

from The Author Next Door · host Angela Haas & Cassie Newell

🎙️ Marketing doesn’t have to be overwhelming—especially when you have the right tools. In this episode of The Author Next Door, Cassie Newell and Angela Haas sit down with Kathleen Sweeney, COO of Book Brush, to talk all things author marketing, AI tools, and the evolving relationship between writers and readers.They explore:How author-reader relationships are changing—and how to make them work for youThe journey behind Book Brush and how it’s shaped by real author feedbackSimple ways to use Book Brush to level up your marketing gameWhy marketing is a long game (and how to make it sustainable)How translation services and virtual assistants can help expand your reach and save timeThe launch of Author Anchor and the new resources it offersWhether you’re just getting started or deep in the publishing grind, this episode is packed with tools, encouragement, and insider advice to help you grow with confidence.Answer in comments👇 What’s one marketing tool or trick that’s worked for you lately?Helpful Links: https://bookbrush.com/https://authoranchor.com/Support 🔊  @myNoiseDotNet   https://mynoise.net/   A great resource for sounds to help you write! 🔔 Subscribe for more! ➡  https://www.youtube.com/@TheAuthorNextDoor    🎙️For More About The Author Nextdoor ➡ https://theauthornextdoor.com/   🗺️ Other places to find us and connect:    ANGELA HAAS Choose your own adventure  🚀💕  https://ahaaswrites.com/    CASSIE NEWELL Romance 🩷 https://ckdarling.com/   Young Adult 🧚  https://authorcmnewell.com/   Writing Coach 📚  https://www.sassywritingcoach.com/     ℹ️ Keywords 🔑 Book Brush, Kathleen Sweeney, author marketing, social media, AI in publishing, translation services, virtual assistance, author community, marketing strategies, indie authors, self-publishing 

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