International Book Signings & Special Editions as an Indie Author | Author Chat with Rachel O'Rourke

Once again, I had the pleasure of chatting with MM romance author and friend of the show, Rachel O’Rourke. From our first episode recorded together in 2025, it felt like Rachel had a clear vision for what she wanted her author career to look like: ambitious and always moving forward.Her dreams have become a reality and more, with the release of her light-hearted MM romance ‘Pretending in Paradise’, along with the spectacular special edition versions of some of her pivotal titles - please visit her website to check these gorgeous books out.With an international signing under her belt, Rachel is ready to embrace whatever comes next. Her attention to detail is clear in the curation of her social media accounts, as well as her in-person book events set ups. If you want to know how to sell yourself as an author, a self-published one at that, look no further than Rachel for inspiration.Enjoy the episode!Timestamps00:00 Introduction03:11 A look back at Rachel’s journey since we last chatted04:55 Pretending in Paradise10:19 Writing comedy13:15 Rachel’s foray into the Omegaverse24:11 Curating your social media32:42 The differences between social media platforms and posting content39:47 Special Editions of Rachel O’Rourke’s books53:31 Book Signing Events - An international book signing01:06:29 What is next for Rachel O’RourkeRachel O’Rourke Links* Website* Instagram* Linktree* Tiktok* Goodreads* Facebook* Amazon* ThreadsMG Hunt Links* Instagram* Linktree* Threads* Goodreads* TikTok* Facebook* Website* AmazonThanks for tuning in!If you’d like to support my work, my Ko‑Fi author shop has signed copies of my books and a range of bookish goodies, including pins, bookmarks, and art prints.Thanks for reading Indie Author Life! This post is public so feel free to share it. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mghunt.substack.com