All Episodes

Is Your Book Adaptable with Jennifer Lieberman

PR For Authors: Build Visibility Before You Need It with Mickey Mikkelson

Copyright, Trademark & Fair Use: What Indie Authors Need to Know

When Chemistry Gets Lost From Text To Screen

How Formatting Can Reveal Character, Tension, and Hidden Emotion

Strong Female Characters: What Ride or Die Gets Right

Romantic Dialogue: The Art of Banter and Emotional Tension in Romance | The Author Next Door After Dark

How to Write Tension in Romance: Desire vs Emotional Wounds | The Author Next Door After Dark

Romance Tropes: Main, Micro and Reader Expectations | The Author Next Door After Dark

Our Hot Takes On Writing Spice | The Author Next Door After Dark

Off Campus: Power Shifts, Trauma, and Irresistible Chemistry

Panel: How Superstars Built a Conference People Return To with James A. Owen, Todd Fahnestock, Steve Ruskin and Mark Leslie Lefebvre

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

Create Connections Instead of Chasing Likes

Networking For Authors: How to Build Community

Three Business Reminders For Authors

Strategic Planning for Authors: Build a Business That Supports Your Creativity with Nicole Fronek

Kickstarter, Community and Storytelling with Zac Diamanti

Author Business Essentials: What Indie Authors Need To Get Serious

Book Signings For Authors: What Actually Works with Marc Avery

Midlife Creativity: Finding Your Voice and Purpose with Shamayne Olivia

How Authors Can Use Color Theory For Better Branding

How Authors Can Stay Fit, Focused and Healthy with Fitz Koehler

Querying For Authors: Cassie Shares Her Process

Virtual Assistants for Authors: When It's Time To Hire Help with J. Kevin Tumlinson

Social Media For Authors: What Actually Works with Aimee Ravichandran

Episode 60: Simplify Your Marketing Strategy with Crewfiction

Episode 59: Direct Sales, Authenticity, and the Future of Author Marketing

Episode 58: How to Write a Compelling Romance Series & Keep Readers Coming Back

Episode 57: Romance Genres, Tropes and What Readers Really Want

Episode 56: The Evolution of Romance: From Misunderstood to Empowered with Danika Bloom

Episode 55: The Heart of Writing Romance: Lessons On Love

Episode 54: The Emotional Core: Why Romance Works In Every Genre (After Dark Sneak Peek)

Episode 53: How To Build Your Author Business With Intention

Episode 52: Finding Joy, Momentum & Growth as an Indie Author with Holly Lyne

Episode 51: New Year Energy: Writing Goals, Self-Care & Creative Dreams

Episode 50: Purpose, Mindset and Growth: Lessons for Every Author

Episode 49: Indie Author Year-in-Review: Growth, Challenges & Key Takeaways

Episode 48: Master the Query: How to Pitch Your Book Like a Pro with Laura Goode

Episode 47: Avoid These Author Scams: Protect Your Work and Your Wallet

Episode 46: Audiobooks 101: What Indie Authors Should Know Before They Start

Episode 45: November Kickoff: The Costs of Being an Indie Author

Episode 44: Writing Romance with Dyslexia and Determination with Ivan Scott

Episode 43: Writing, Publishing and the Successful Author Mindset with J.D. Barker

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

Episode 41: Writing Cozy Queer Fantasy with JP Rindfleisch IX

Episode 40: October Kickoff: Starting a Month of Learning From Different Perspectives

Episode 39: Crafting Thrilling Narratives

Episode 38: Exploring the Depths of Dark Fiction with Daniel Willcocks

Episode 37: Short Stories, Satire and Writing with Humor and Heart with David Hankins

Episode 36: September Kickoff: Discussing Different Genres

Episode 35: How to Approach Indie Booksellers and Other In-Person Selling Tips

Episode 34: The Secrets to Growing Your Author Business with Sacha Black

Episode 33: Building An Author Career That Lasts with Bryan Cohen

Episode 32: Branding Strategies for Authors

Episode 31: Tips For Creating Compelling Romance Characters with Sue Brown-Moore

Episode 30: Conversations on Building Characters with Nick Thacker

Episode 29: Our Tips For Creating Memorable Characters

Episode 28: Crafting Characters For Cozy Mysteries with Lynn Bohart

Episode 27: July Kickoff with Our Favorite Characters

Episode 26: Why Hockey Romance is SO HOT with Ava Miles

Episode 25: Lessons Learned From Hosting Our Podcast

Episode 24: Behind the Scenes of Audiobook Production with Ashley Gatti and Jonathan Ricardo

Episode 23: Kicking Off June with Hot Topics

Episode 22: The Realities of Police Work in Fiction with Patrick O’Donnell

Episode 21: Choosing the Right Editor with Alice Sudlow

Episode 20: Navigating Your Author Journey, Finding the Right Professionals

Episode 19: The Power of Personality Tests for Writers

Episode 18: Crafting Love Stories with Paula Judith Johnson

Episode 17: Navigating The Challenges of Book Two in a Series with Suzy Vadori

Episode 16: Choosing The Right Point of View

Episode 15: The Prescription for Better Dialogue with Jeff Elkins

Episode 14: Craft Fair Kickoff, Exploring Writing Resources

Episode 13: Mastering List Building for Authors with Amy Vansant

Episode 012 Marketing During Strange Times

Episode 11: Mastering Social Media Marketing with Guest Jenn DePaula

Episode 10: The Marketing Monster: Love It Or Hate It?

Episode 09: Finding Your Writing Community with K.S. Barton

Episode 08: Conference Key Learnings and Takeaways

Episode 07: At Superstars Writing Seminars - Chatting Live

Episode 06: The Power of Connections at Conferences with Herman Steuernagel

Episode 05: Showing Up For Yourself Even When It's Hard with Racquel Henry

Episode 04: Mastering Balance in the Writer's Life

Episode 03: How to Recognize and Overcome Burnout with Holly Lyne

Episode 02: Managing Self-Doubt

Episode 01: Introduction and Goal Setting