The Authors Porch
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Welcome to rich narratives and dynamic dialogues, The Authors Porch! Just as the best stories unravel through engaging conversations, we've designed this platform as the epicenter of impactful literary exchanges. A place where words, in all their glory, come alive through captivating conversations that spark inspiration, creativity, and deep connections.The Authors Porch is not just a name; it's a beacon for authors and readers alike. Think of it as a meeting place where ideas meld, stories take flight, and voices—often unheard—find an eager audience. www.theauthorsporch.com
Episodes
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S4 E14 - Pros and Cons of KDP Select
Are you better off enrolling your book in KDP Select, or should you go wide and distribute across multiple platforms? In this episode of The Authors Porch Podcast, we dive deep into the pros and cons of KDP Select, what genres thrive on Kindle Unlimited, and when it might be smarter to go wide....
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S4 E13: Writing What You Love vs. Writing What Sells – Finding the Balance
As an author, do you write for passion or profit—or is there a way to do both? In this episode of The Authors Porch Podcast, we dive into the ongoing debate of writing what you love versus writing what sells. 📖 What You'll Learn: ✅ The difference between writing for creativity and writing for...
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S4 E12 - Murder without a Duck - Claudia H Long
Welcome to another exciting episode of The Authors Porch Podcast! This week, CJ sits down with Claudia Hagadus Long, a talented and versatile author known for her captivating historical novels and engaging mystery series. They dive into Claudia's latest book, Murder without a Duck, and explore…
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S4 E11 - A Journey Through Historical Romance with Patricia Bates
Welcome to The Authors Porch Podcast! This week, CJ Ives Lopez sits down with Canadian author Patricia Bates, a writer with a deep passion for historical romance, world-building, and storytelling. From her early days as a grade school writer to her success as a multi-genre author, Patricia shares...
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S4 E10 - Your Author Platform – Focusing on Readers Over the Noise
This week, host CJ Ives Lopez delves into the art of building an author platform that truly connects with readers. She discusses the pitfalls of chasing virality, the importance of authenticity, and how fiction can be a refuge in a chaotic world. Whether you're a debut author or a seasoned…
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S4 E9 - Interview with Sean Bridges
In this episode of The Authors Porch, CJ Ives Lopez returns to her interview series after a year-long hiatus, bringing insightful conversations back to the literary world. This week, CJ sits down with Sean Bridges, an award-winning screenwriter and author whose talent and dedication to…
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S4 E8 - How to Create an Author Bio That Resonates with Readers
How to Create an Author Bio That Resonates with Readers Episode Summary: In this episode, CJ Ives Lopez dives into the art and importance of crafting an author bio that goes beyond listing credentials to truly connect with readers. Your author bio serves as more than an introduction—it’s an...
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S4 E7 - The Power of Storytelling in Branding for Authors
In this episode of The Authors Porch, CJ Ives Lopez dives into The Power of Storytelling in Branding for Authors. Storytelling isn’t just for the pages of your book—it’s a tool that helps build an author’s brand, allowing readers to connect with you on a deeper level. CJ covers how to use your...
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S4 E6 - Marketing for Authors
Season 4, Episode 6: Marketing for Authors In this episode of The Authors Porch, CJ Ives Lopez dives deep into the world of book marketing for indie authors. We cover a wide range of marketing strategies, from social media engagement and paid ads to book events and trailers. If you’re looking to...
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S4 E5 hilling Thrills: A Review of Never Cry Alone by Tyrell Plair
In this episode, we dive into the gripping and chilling novel Never Cry Alone by Tyrell Plair. Based on a real-life case, this story is told from two perspectives: the killer and the detective determined to bring them to justice. Tyrell’s ability to pull you inside the heads of his characters…
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S4 E4 - Ad Platforms, Indie Authors, and Staying Ahead of the Game
In This Episode: In today’s episode, CJ Ives Lopez discusses the ever-evolving landscape of indie author marketing, focusing on how Amazon is now distributing ads across multiple platforms. Learn how these changes impact authors and why it's crucial to stay updated on new advertising strategies…
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S4 E3 - Choose Your Hard
Here are the show notes for your podcast episode featuring "Choose Your Hard" with a shout-out to the book Tinker's Affliction by Dana Encarnacion: The Authors Porch Podcast - Season 4, Episode 3: Choose Your Hard Welcome to another episode of The Authors Porch! In today’s show, CJ Ives Lopez...
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S4 E2 - Inspiring Insights from Everyday Moments
Season 4, Episode 2: Inspiring Insights from Everyday Moments In episode 2, CJ Ives Lopez dives into the art of finding inspiration in everyday moments. Join us as we explore how small, daily experiences can spark extraordinary ideas and fuel your creativity. In This Episode: CJ's personal...
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S4 E1 - The Power of Reading
The Authors Porch Podcast - Season 4, Episode 1: The Power of Reading Welcome back to The Authors Porch Podcast! In the Season 4 premiere, CJ Ives Lopez dives into the transformative power of reading. Join us as we explore how books can improve mental well-being, enhance cognitive skills, and…
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S3 Episode 31 Arnold Montgomery - Battlefield Missouri
Visit us www.theauthorsporch.com Arnold Montgomery served thirty years in the United States Army and retired with the rank of Colonel. His tours of duty include South Korea, Irag, Germany, Fort Bragg, Washington D.C. and several Army depots. A logistician and engineer by trade, he began writing…
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S3 Episode 30 Tammy Cohen - Text Messages to My Son
Visit us at www.theauthorsporch.com Tammy Cohen, has been partnering with top-tier corporate executives and entrepreneurs to develop their personal and professional brands for more than 20 years. Today, she understands her role as a connector and sees opportunities for women to thrive and grow...
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S3 Episode 29 - Cranky Superpowers - Steven Joseph
Join us on The Authors Porch www.theauthorsporch.com Steven Joseph is a first-generation American, the son of a Holocaust Survivor, a masterful attorney, seasoned negotiator, engaging speaker, award-winning author, and a long-distance runner having completed 53 marathons which include five-times…
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S3 Episode 28 - Shadowland - P.L. Hampton
Join us on The Authors Porch at www.theauthorsporch.com P. L. Hampton, an emerging dark fiction author, draws readers into a world of family, ancient artifacts, and the hidden shadows of the past. Born and raised in Seattle, Washington, Hampton now serves as a college professor while also…
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S3 Episode 27 - The Amber Menhir - Jonathan N Pruitt
Join us on The Authors Porch www.theauthorsporch.com Jonathan N. Pruitt is a lifelong educator, a former scientific researcher, and a provocative fantasy author. Rising from humble beginnings in a rural, economically disadvantaged county in Florida, he skyrocketed to academic success, earning a...
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S3 Episode 26 - The World Small- Kelly Anne Manuel
Join us on The Authors Porch www.theauthorsporch.com Kelly Anne Manuel is proof you can flip things upside down and become a prolific children’s book writer. She’s here with an array of positive messages for kids with four captivating book series. There are a total of 31 books—one for each day of...
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S3 Episode 25 - Cruel Lessons - Dr. Randy Overbeck
Where every great conversation happens: Grab a copy of our magazine. www.theauthorsporch.com Dr. Randy Overbeck is an award-winning educator, author, and speaker. As an educator, he served children for more than three decades and has turned that experience into captivating fiction, authoring the...
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S3 Episode 23 - WriterCon in Oklahoma - CJ Ives Lopez
Hey Guys, I'm just off WriterCon in Oklahoma and want to share my experience. What a class act. Do you have a conference you want to share with us? www.theauthorsporch.com
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S3 Episode 22 - Pitching Like a Pro - Insider Tips from the Trenches of Literary Agent Meetings
Ever wondered what it truly takes to impress a literary agent? Join us on this special episode as we unravel the hard-learned truths from the battlefield of book pitches. From understanding the unspoken word count expectations to crafting that irresistible manuscript intro, we've got insights…
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S3 Episode 21 - Plotting Your Course - CJ Ives Lopez
Welcome to another exciting episode of The Authors Porch, where every great conversation starts. In this episode, we delve into the dynamic landscape of the busy author's world, discussing how to steer your creative ship amidst its many challenges. From finding inspiration in the mundane to...
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S3 Episode 20 - Unexpected Crossroads - Tylia Flores
visit us at www.theauthorsporch.com Tylia L. Flores is a twenty-seven-year-old born with Spastic Cerebral Palsy. Despite her condition that affects her mobility, she does not allow it to affect her will and determination to make a difference in the world. Through her many life challenges and...
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S3 Episode 19 - My Best Friend The Cat - Elizabeth Casanova
visit us at www.theauthorsporch.com Elizabeth Casanova is from a small border town deep in the South of Texas, where Space X blasts Rockets and people travel for food and music. Brownsville, Texas, is home and where she gets her best ideas. Writing had a passion of Elizabeth’s since she was a…
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S3 Episode 18 - Planet Saviors - Raymond Hunter
visit us at www.theauthorsporch.com He almost didn't get to write it. Hunter almost drowned to death at age 19. The incident transformed his life. Also, at that age, he got married and remained with his wife until she died of lung cancer in 2009. Born in Allentown, Pennsylvania as one of six...
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S3 Episode 17 - The HERO The FEAR and The Date - Rod Gilley
Visit us: www.theauthorsporch.com Rod Gilley is a writer of Horror, Thriller, and Fantasy stories. His debut novel will be ready for publication by the end of 2024. He is also working on a novella and writes as many short stories as time allows. Rod's published works are "The Writer Within," a...
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S3 Episode 16 - Endless Times Vol II - Walter Steven Geeding
visit us at www.theauthorsporch.com Walter Stephen Geeding, ever since he ran away from home as a teen-ager to gallivant across North America with his best friend, has always been a curious man of adventure who has lived his life as wildly as the characters in his books. In fact, it is hard to...
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S3 Episode 15 - On Lonesome Roads - Dan Flanigan
visit us at www.theauthorsporch.com Dan Flanigan holds a Ph.D. in History from Rice University and J.D. from the University of Houston. He taught Jurisprudence at the University of Houston and American Legal History at the University of Virginia. His first published book was his Ph.D.…
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S3 Episode 14 - Backstory - William Sargent
visit us at www.theauthorsporch.com William Sargent is a NOVA consultant, author of 27 books about science and the environment, and a recipient of The Boston Globe's Winship Award. In what he describes as wanderlust in his 20s and 30s, William would jump on oceanographic ships, Russian trawlers,...
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S3 Episode 13 - Beyond - Andrew Howell
visit us www.theauthorsporch.com Andrew Howell wrote and illustrated his debut graphic novel, Beyond, a comedic supernatural thriller. His work earned him the 2022 eLit Awards Silver Medal Winner for Graphic Novel/Drawn in the Book Humor Cartoon category. Howell is a storyboard artist who has...
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S3 Episode 12 - Our Lying Kin - Claudia Hagadus Long
visit us at www.theauthorsporch.com Claudia Hagadus Long is the author of five prior novels: Josefina's Sin, The Duel for Consuelo, and Chains of Silver (a trilogy of Colonial Mexico, 1690-1753); The Harlot's Pen (women in the labor movement in 1920 San Francisco); and Nine-Tenths of the Law (two...
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S3 Episode 11 - Next of Twin Jass Aujla
Visit us at wwwtheauthorsporch.com Jass Aujla is a Canadian South Asian author of suspense-thriller fiction. When she isn't working on one of her twisty novels, she can be found writing poetry & prose on Twitter. Her micro-fiction has appeared in small press publications worldwide. How far would...
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S3 Episode 10 - Bashert Larry Goldsmith
Visit us: www.theauthorsporch.com Larry G. Goldsmith is an author, financial sleuth (forensic CPA), and attorney. His professional experiences are woven into believable and authentic storylines. He applies his real-life occupation of courtroom dramas and negotiating with the IRS into many of his...
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S3 Episode 9 - Beyond Heaven's Gates Daisy Paige
visit us at www.theauthrosporch.com Daisy Paige was born in August of 1973 and lives in a small Texas town. Although she has tried to move away many times, she always finds herself back in this little town. She has three adult children. Two daughters that live nearby, and a son, the youngest, is…
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S3 Episode 8 - Mid-flight Lisa Wilkes
Visit us at www.theauthorsporch.com Mid-Flight - Lisa Wilkes Lisa Wilkes has spent 13 years as a flight attendant, jetting across the globe and collecting inspiration for her writings. Her debut novel, Flight Path, is a fast-paced romance laced with serendipitous encounters. This book follows a...
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S3 Episode 7 - Gertrude The Cow - Lisa Baker
Visit us www.theauthorsporch.com Gertrude the Cow Gets in Trouble Somehow - Lisa Baker Lisa Baker was an elementary music and Jr. High, and culinary arts teacher for 15 years, until the end of the 2021/2022 school year. She and her husband retired early, sold their house, and are permanently...
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S3 Episode 6 - Poetic Expressions in Nursing - Susan J Farese
visit us at www.theauthorsporch.com Susan J. Farese, MSN, RN, a native of New Jersey, is the owner/ president of SJF Communications, San Diego, CA.SJF Communications, originally established in 2002 in San Jose, CA, provides communications services including Public Relations, Publicity, Marketing,...
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S3 Episode 5 - Alaska Blaze - LoLo Paige
Visit us at www.theauthorsporch.com LoLo Paige is an award-winning author and former wildland firefighter whose debut novel, Alaska Spark, has received several awards for best indie romance. Her second book, Alaska Inferno, was a finalist for best indie romance in the 2022 Kindle Book Review...
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S3 Episode 4 - THE TA LĘ SERIES - Yessoh GD
Visit us at www.theauthorsporch.com Yessoh grew up in a small city on the Ivory Coast, also known as Côte d'Ivoire, officially the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, a country on the southern coast of West Africa. He believes that books have the power to change people for the betterment of the whole.…
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S3 Episode 3 - Friend of the Devil - James Irving
visit us at www.theauthorsporch.com James V. Irving was born and raised in Gloucester, Massachusetts. He is a University of Virginia (UVA) graduate majoring in English. He holds a law degree from the College of William and Mary and is a member of the bars of Virginia, Maryland, the District of...
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S3 Episode 2 - Abstraction - Sam Weis
Visit us www.theauthorsporch.com Sam Weis is an accomplished abstract painter, a 12-string guitarist/recording artist, and an award-winning songwriter. She grew up in Eastern Iowa and studied Fine Arts at The University of Iowa. Sam has toured as a guitarist with two rock bands and enjoys a...
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S3 Episode 1 - Tales of the C.O.C Raids - Josh Plato
Visit us www.theauthorsporch.com Josh Plato earned his philosophy degree from Lake Forest College before enlisting in the United States Marine Corps, where he served for 14 years. While enlisted, he would write grandiose stories for his Marines during training exercises that became a fun…
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S2 Episode 50 - Tuscany Bay Books - Richard Paolinelli
Visit us at www.theauthorsporch.com Richard Paolinelli began his writing journey as a freelance writer in 1984 and gained his first fiction credit as the lead writer for the first two issues of the Elite Comics sci-fi/fantasy series, Seadragon. After nearly a quarter of a century in the newspaper...
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S2 Episode 49 - Noble Betrayed - Dylan Brennan
Visit us www.theauthorsporch.com Dylan Brennan is a 16-year-old writing prodigy living in London. An avid reader, student and musician, Dylan has recently proven his academic excellence with his outstanding GCSE grades, obtaining a phenomenal eleven grade 9s. An aspiring author, ‘Noble: Betrayed’...
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S2 Episode 48 - Raspas Con Mi Con Grandpa - Eliza Garza
Visit us at www.theauthorsporch.com Eliza Garza is a speaker and entrepreneur in South Texas, where she owns and operates a Mexican street eats business specializing in raspas! Eliza is passionate about her Hispanic heritage and is proud to integrate it into the many facets of her life. She...
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S2 Episode 47 - Sh*t Isn't a Dirty Word - Karin Nahmani
Book an interview now - www.theauthorsporch.com SH*T isn't a Dirty Word - Karin Nahmani Karin is very passionate about what she does. Karin holds a Bachelor in Science and credentials as a Naturopathic Doctor from Medi College in Israel. She has worked as a Certified Colon Hydrotherapist since…
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S2 Episode 46 Me and Mr. Monks - Dawn Blair
Me and Mr. Monks - Dawn Blair Book your spot today www.theauthorsporch.com Nurse overcomes Lyme disease with her rescue dog's help. Human-Animal Relationship Awareness Week is observed annually in the second week of November. This year, the Week extends from November 13 -19. It was created to…
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S2 Episode 45 - Summons to Berlin - Joanne Intrator
Dr. Joanne Intrator’s highly anticipated memoir, “Summoned To Berlin” describes the challenges she faced and overcame during her decade-long search for restitution for 16 Wallstrasse, a major Berlin building that was stolen from her family by the Nazis. Her story has been featured in…
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Welcome to rich narratives and dynamic dialogues, The Authors Porch! Just as the best stories unravel through engaging conversations, we've designed this platform as the epicenter of impactful literary exchanges. A place where words, in all their glory, come alive through captivating conversations that spark inspiration, creativity, and deep connections.The Authors Porch is not just a name; it's a beacon for authors and readers alike. Think of it as a meeting place where ideas meld, stories take flight, and voices—often unheard—find an eager audience. www.theauthorsporch.com
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