How To Build Real Connections In the Bookish Community with Kara Infante and Gigi Howard

In this episode of The Author Next Door, Angela Haas and Cassie Newell sit down with Kara Infante of Bookish Flights and Gigi Howard of Drinks in the Library to talk about how they built thriving book communities around their podcasts and platforms.They share what it takes to grow a community both organically and intentionally, how authentic engagement creates trust, and why connection matters more than perfection. The conversation also explores podcasting, social media, live events, and the ways authors can better connect with readers, creators, and community builders in the literary space.In this episode, they discuss: How Kara and Gigi built their communities over time  Why authentic connection matters more than polished perfection  The role of social media and live events in community growth  How authors can approach podcasters and creators more effectively  Why your unique voice is one of your strongest assets 🛠️ Resources mentioned: Bookish Flights Podcast: https://www.bookishflights.com/podcast Drinks in the Library: https://www.drinksinthelibrary.com/🎙️ Learn more about the show: https://theauthornextdoor.com/📬 Sign up for our newsletter: https://linktr.ee/theauthornextdoorpod