For Book Sake

Heather and Veronica are LIVE at TNTNC in Raleigh, North Carolina and dive into the most recent controversy of SHY GIRL by Mia Ballard. Is it actually AI? Did Hachette pull the title too soon or not soon enough? What are the legal ramifications and what can authors do to protect themselves if they are accused of writing an AI book?

Join the hilarious world of Pru Warren and get ready to fall in love with her books! Heather and Veronica continue their author survival guide series and talk to author Pru Warren who has been publishing rom-coms for almost five years. Pru talks about her journey, what she's learned (and hasn't!) and gives solid advice for any writer wanting to publish. Whether you're ready to publish or you've been publishing for a decade, this episode will leave you with insights and something to think about!This podcast is from 1852 Media.

Heather and Veronica chat with new author Campbell Linden! What is it like to be an author in their first year? What is the biggest lesson learned? Find out this and so much more about Campbell, her books and her upcoming series! You - like us - will fall in love with her stories and her!

There’s a difference between being a passionate fan and crossing the line—and the Sinners and Stardust signing showed just how bad it can get. In this episode of For Book Sake, Heather and Veronica dive into: The shocking ways readers harassed and assaulted models at the event. The ripple effect this behavior has on authors, talent, and the future of signings. Practical fixes to protect creators while keeping events fun and safe.This one is eye-opening, raw, and absolutely essential for anyone who loves romance books and book signings.

If you've been struggling to figure out how to make titkok work for you as an author, listen to this podcast! Heather and Veronica chat with Kate Hall, who has helped thousands of authors find success on tiktok and leverage it to market their books. She gives so many great tips and tricks in this hour long podcast, so give this a listen and get ready to find success on tiktok!Learn more about Kate and purchase her courses here: https://www.alynedigital.com/Follow Kate's YOUTUBE for more tips here: https://www.youtube.com/@KateAlyneA podcast from 1852 Media

Heather and Veronica chat with Sabir Sultan, the director of the World Voices Festival for PEN America. Listen to find out what's coming up, an inside look at the festival and for a few great recommendations for new books!A podcast from 1852 Media.

Heather, Veronica and Janine discuss all things books in this amazing interview! Janine talks about her recent event she hosted and planned, what it's like planning an event, and what advice she would give to those who also are planning one. She talks about her books, her time with 1852 Media, parenting and more! Sit, relax and get ready to laugh with us!A podcast from 1852 Media.

Heather and Veronica break down the recent controversy surrounding the release of Sophie Lark's SPARROW AND VINE. What happened? What can you learn from this? A podcast from 1852 Media.

Heather and Veronica discuss book banning and censorship with Sabrina Baêta, a senior program manager with Freedom to Read at PEN America. They have a lively discussion about book bans, why they occur, what you can do about them and specific examples of how you can combat them in your community. Listen to find out more about the current state of book banning and censorship in America.A podcast from 1852 Media.

Heather and Veronica discuss some of the rumors that have been flying around the romance book world. From Colleen Hoover to Oklahoma laws, they give a brief breakdown and explain whether you should be stressed or not about the rumors.A podcast from 1853 Media.

Heather and Veronica welcome special guest Chasing Oz (who also has written romance novels as Dawn Robertson) to discuss the first week of the Trump Administration, the link between the romance book industry and Elon Musk, censorship in the media and social media apps and more. Enjoy an unhinged and unfiltered look into current events as well as the next four years and how it can affect you as a lover of books and free speech. And Heather explains why she's a Spencer Pratt stan.A podcast from 1852 Media.

Heather and Veronica, both attorneys, dive into the lawsuits that resulted from the filming of It Ends With Us: The Movie. The Book was written by acclaimed author Colleen Hoover and optioned in 2019 by Wayfarer Studios, owned by Justin Baldoni. Blake Lively was cast to play the heroine, Lilly Bloom and Justin Baldoni took on the role of Ryle. The story itself is about domestic violence. The lawsuits resulting from this movie are awash in allegations ranging from sexual harassment to astroturfing to defamation. Listen in while Heather and Veronica break down the lawsuits and do their best to explain the documents - so you can stay informed.A podcast from 1852 Media.All opinions are their own. This is not legal advice.For entertainment purposes only.

Heather and Veronica discuss how to best analyze your past year and their past year. They discuss giving yourself grace, setting goals, and how to be realistic in your plans for the coming year. A podcast from 1852 Media.

Heather and Veronica take off the guardrails and discuss the recent presidential election and how it will affect the romance industry. Listen to this episode if you want to know how you can prepare and to feel validated in your thoughts and concerns.A podcast from 1852 Media.

Heather and Veronica discuss the second Florida book banning lawsuit filed by the major publishers. Dive in deep as to what's going on and why book banning matters to you and your community. A podcast from 1852 Media.

Heather and Veronica discuss the current lawsuits filed by publishers against the book banning law in Florida. This is an overview episode where they go into what the claims are in the lawsuit. A podcast from 1852 Media.

Heather and Veronica discuss the benefits of multiple income streams from your single content book and why it's important. A podcast from 1852 Media

1852 Media is thrilled to announce that it's opening an Agency! If you've been looking for subsidiary rights representation or been looking to shop that new manuscript,  Heather and Veronica are ready to represent you. Take a listen to this podcast to learn more about the Agency and what an agent can do for you.A podcast from 1852 Media.

Heather and Veronica discuss the legal case of #cockygate and provide their opinions as to what happened in the case. Listen to this final part to get the details of this trademark case, what you can learn from it, and how it concluded.A podcast from 1852 Media.

Heather and Veronica dive into the cockygate legal matter: the time when an author tried to trademark the word 'cocky'. This is part 1 where they provide the lead up to the lawsuit and a breakdown of the issues at play. A podcast from 1852 Media.

Heather and Veronica discuss and provide their opinions on the recent lawsuit relating to the Pippa Grant v. Pippa Green pen names. They break down the issues, provide you with context and - as always - provide their opinions on the filings and rulings of the case. Heather and Veronica are both attorneys, but are not your attorneys. This is not legal advice. Opinions are their own and are for entertainment, and commentary purposes only. A podcast from 1852 Media.

Heather and Veronica discuss the news of the week and then dive into third party apps they love, discussing specifically stock photo sites, and photo editing software. Find a new to you option! They also discuss their love of Bookfunnel - not a sponsored post (but would love to be!).A podcast from 1852 Media.

Heather and Veronica discuss contracts in publishing - what you should look out for and what you should make sure you have in place if you're negotiating. A podcast from 1852 Media.

Heather and Veronica discuss the most recent salacious PR box that went out and why consent is so important. A podcast from 1852 Media.

Heather and Veronica discuss the struggles and joys of the past week. They encourage their listeners to get involved with local politics and remember to get out and vote. They also discuss Colleen Hoover's new film, It Ends With Us, and the support that she has received from Romancelandia. Listen to them talk about everything and nothing this week!

Heather and Veronica debrief Heather's experience at a book signing event. What to look out for - what you should be doing - and how you can succeed at a similar networking event.A podcast from 1852 Media.

Heather and Veronica discuss how to - or how not to - use your personal political beliefs in your company's marketing. Using the latest drama from sticker company, Sticker Mule, as an anecdotal example, Heather and Veronica discuss what happened and how they could have done it differently.A podcast from 1852 Media.

Heather and Veronica discuss why having a newsletter as an author is absolutely vital. They go into detail as to the type of content, where you can host your newsletter and how you can leverage your newsletter for the most engagement and sales.A podcast from 1852 Media.

Heather and Veronica go live on tiktok, answer questions and chat about direct sales for authors, the industry as a whole, red flags, and more! 

Heather and Veronica use their legal knowledge to discuss - at length - the Crave lawsuit regarding alleged plagiarism. They attempt to break down the very extensive pleadings into a more understandable explanation as to who are the players, what is being alleged and what is currently happening in the suit. All opinions in this video are their own and are for entertainment, editorial and commentary purposes only. A podcast from 1852 Media.

Heather and Veronica discuss the newest controvery in romancelandia - the Booktok Baddies Retreat - as well as their opinions on booktok in general and the classification of romance books on that platform. #1852Media #Booktok #BooktokBaddiesRetreat #ForBookSakePodcast

Heather and Veronica discuss mitigation tactics on what to do when your new release doesn't perform how you hoped it would.A podcast from 1852 Media.

Heather and Veronica break down the latest RWA bankruptcy filings, shedding light on the financial state of the organization, as well as giving their opinions on the reasoning they gave for their filing. A podcast from 1852 Media.

Heather and Veronica discuss censorship and the recent attacks on libraries in the United States and what can be done about it. #1852Media #Censorship #BookBanning #Libraries 

Heather and Veronica discuss the differences between trad and indie publishing as well as other interesting topics including censorship and societal labels. A podcast from 1852 Media.

Heather and Veronica discuss the importance of understanding your target audience when marketing your book. If you have a great book, but are marketing to the wrong audience your sales are going to be less successful. Listen to the great suggestions they give on how to ensure you don't make big mistakes!A podcast from 1852 Media

Heather and Veronica discuss Readers Take Denver and the disaster that was the signing event of 2024. What were the problems, what can future event organizers watch out for to ensure it doesn't happen to them? A podcast from 1852 Media.

Heather and Veronica discuss different ways to cross promote your work with other authors including anthologies and series collections. They also discuss the marketing efforts of Taylor Swift and how authors can learn from her genius and apply it to their own brands. A podcast from 1852 Media.

Heather and Veronica discuss taking this time - around tax time! - to look at your expenses, look at your overhead and see if it is still working for you. It may be time to change it up! Discussing the business of being an author.A podcast from 1852 Media.

Heather and Veronica discuss the etiquette surrounding the book community. Should authors and readers be in each others' spaces? What happens when a reviewers writes a book? Find out how you should handle these potential pitfalls.A podcast from 1852 Media.

Heather and Veronica discuss what you should be doing at each level of your career and how you know when you reached the next level.A podcast from 1852 Media.

Heather and Veronica talk about how easy it can be to want to keep up with every other author and the new trends in publishing. Why it's not always necessary. And what you can do with your mindset to help you get there and also be happy where you are in your career.A podcast from 1852 Media.

Heather and Veronica discuss the most recent controversy and allegations in relation to audio narrator Joe Arden and Blue Nose Audio, and what authors can learn from it. What does a good audio contract look like? How can you identify behavior that isn't appropriate? And what should you do if it happens to you?A podcast from 1852 Media.

Heather and Veronica discuss all of the options for advertising your book! Find out what to do and what not to do when you're planning your advertising budget!A podcast from 1852 Media.

Heather and Veronica discuss upcoming book signings, what to look for as an author so you don't get scammed, the different types of signings that exist for the romance community, and most importantly....where you can sign up!A podcast from 1852 Media.

Heather and Veronica discuss the latest controversy with the Romance Writers of America (RWA). The pros of this organization - and this type of organization - as well as the cons of what has been happening. A podcast from 1852 Media.

Heather and Veronica do a deep dive into the Daily Beast article that featured Cait Corrain, the author who found herself in a myriad of a mess after review bombing authors of color on Goodreads. A podcast from 1852 Media.

Heather and Veronica discuss what is ethical v. legal in publishing and how skirting the line is frequent. Included in this episode is a discussion of sprayed edges, books being taken down by trolls and creating multiple tiktok accounts for promotion. A podcast from 1852 Media.

Heather and Veronica give the breakdown of the average book being published professionally by an indie author. Interested in how much it's going to cost? It will vary! This episode will give you an idea of what to expect.A podcast from 1852 Media.

Heather and Veronica discuss the wild controversies in early 2024 in the book publishing world, why some trad authors need to learn that indie is not a bad word, and how you as an author can navigate this business.A podcast from 1852 Media.