Blog Your Book with Nina Amir–Episode 80–November 19 2015
On episode 80 of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast I talked writing, blogging, and platform creation with bestselling author Nina Amir. How writing conferences changed her career The advantages of meeting agents...
View Article49K Downloads in 72 hours with Bookbub–Episode 81–November 20 2015
On episode 81 of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast I discuss my recent Bookbub promotion, which resulted in: 49,000 downloads in 72 hours; Hitting #1 free thriller status in 7 countries; Ranking in the top 50 in...
View ArticleBreaking into the Romance Genre with Emma Scott–Episode 82–November 25 2015
On episode 82 of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast I was joined once again by romance author Emma Scott. Emma is the author of 4 books—all released in the last 13 months: Love Beyond Words, Unbreakable, Rush, and...
View ArticleFour Great Writing Quotes–Episode 83–November 27 2015
On episode 83 of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast I speak briefly about the recent success of my book, The Anonymous Source. I then discuss four of my favorite writing quotes, including this one, from Natalie...
View ArticleThe Law for Authors with Helen Sedwick–Episode 84–December 3 2015
On episode 84 of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast I spoke with author and lawyer Helen Sedwick about all the legal issues authors and aspiring writers need to think about. We discussed: what type of business...
View ArticleWriting Books and Popping Tags with The Wanz–Episode 85–December 9 2015
On episode 85 of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast I was joined by Grammy winner Michael Wansley, AKA The Wanz. We talked about writing and performing the hook on “Thrift Shop,” the now-iconic song by Macklemore,...
View ArticleWriting for TV and Publication with Drew Chapman–Episode 86–December 16 2015
On episode 86 of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast I spoke with Drew Chapman, a long-time TV and movie writer who recently started publishing novels with Simon and Schuster. In a wide-ranging discussion, we...
View ArticleWriting About “The Sacred Disease” with Kristin Seaborg–Episode 87–December...
On episode 86 of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast I spoke with physician Kristin Seaborg about her recent memoir, The Sacred Disease: My Life With Epilepsy. We discussed: the story of her first seizure, which...
View ArticleMarket Your Writing in 2016 with Rachel Thompson–Episode 88–December 30 2015
On episode 88 of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast I spoke once again with author and book marketing expert Rachel Thompson of BadRedHeadMedia. We discussed: her 30-day book marketing challenge, which is free and...
View Article14 Books in 30 Months with Michal Stawicki—Episode 89—January 6 2015
On episode 89 of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast I spoke with prolific self-help author Michal Stawicki. We discussed: how he’s using Quora to re-purpose old content and sell more books; the book that changed...
View ArticleGhost Hunting with Leta Hawk–Episode 90–January 13 2016
On episode 90 of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast I spoke with paranormal author Leta Hawk about: why she published under a pen name, and how she chose it; her first encounter with a ghost and how it changed her...
View ArticleAC Interviewed on My Kitaab Podcast–Episode 91–January 27 2016
On episode 92 of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast, the tables were turned. I was interviewed by Amar Vyas, author and host of the My Kitaab Podcast. Amar did a wonderful job on the interview and we talked about:...
View ArticleA Million Words by Age 24 with Sommer Nectarhoff–Episode 92–February 3 2016
On episode 92 of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast I spoke with Sommer Nectarhoff, a senior at Tufts who has already published over a million words. In a wide-ranging interview we discussed: how he grew his...
View ArticleMovies Memoirs and Novels with Kim Powers–Episode 94–February 10 2016.mp3
On episode 93 of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast I spoke with Kim Powers—screenwriter, novelist, award-winning memoirist, and also the senior writer on ABC’s 20/20. We discussed: his gripping memoir, The...
View ArticleSelling More Books with Kindle Analytics–Episode 95–February 17 2015
On episode 95 of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast I spoke with Alex Newton, founder and CEO of K-Lytics, an ebook data company that helps authors categorize their books to increase visibility and sales. We...
View ArticleCreativity and Meditation with Ann Purcell–Episode 96–February 24 2016
On episode 96 of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast I spoke with author and meditation teacher Ann Purcell. We discussed: how meditation can decrease anxiety and help writers focus; how athletes, writers, and...
View ArticleEating Disorder Recovery with Dr. Janean Anderson–Episode 97–March 2 2016
On episode 97 of the WRITER 2.0 podcast I spoke with author, podcaster and psychologist Dr. Janean Anderson. We discussed: what eating disorders are; the fear that often sabotages our creative efforts;...
View ArticleNY Times Bestseller Kevin O’Brien–Episode 98–March 9 2016
On episode 98 of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast I spoke with Kevin O’Brien, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of over a dozen novels. We discussed: his 17 years as a railroad inspector;...
View ArticleNovelist Apollo Papafrangou—Episode 99—March 16 2016
On episode 99 of the podcast I spoke with my high school buddy, debut novelist Apollo Papafrangou. We discussed: the historic run of the Golden State Warriors; his fist book, published when he was only...
View ArticleAudio Books and ACX with Jeff Hays–Episode 100–March 23 2016
Episode 100 of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast is all about audio books. First, I spend a few minutes talking about trends in the audio book industry and outlining the ACX program, the Amazon/Audible platform...
View ArticleRomance Author A.M. Willard–Episode 101–March 30 2016
On episode 101 of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast I spoke with romance author A.M. Willard. We discussed: why she didn’t tell anyone when her first book came out; the diversity of the romance genre; her latest...
View ArticleBonus: The Anonymous Source Audio Book Trailer–April 2 2016
I’m pleased to announce that the audio version of THE ANONYMOUS SOURCE, performed by Jeff Hays, is now available. I decided to have a bit of fun, so I put together a little audio teaser. Want to find...
View ArticleSelf-Publishing Prodigy Mark Messick–Episode 102–April 7 2016
On episode 102 of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast I spoke with Mark Messick, a 16-year-old self-publishing prodigy. We discussed: when and why he decided to become an author; the amazing cover of his book...
View ArticleNational Book Award Finalist Deb Caletti–Episode 103–April 14 2016
On episode 103 of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast I spoke with National Book Award Finalist Deb Caletti, who writes fiction for adults and young adults. We discussed: whether she still struggles with self...
View ArticleBestselling Author Joanna Penn with Amar Vyas–Episode 104–April 27 2016
In a special takeover episode of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast, friend of the show Amar Vyas interviews author, podcaster and self-publishing expert Joanna Penn. Amar is the host of the wonderful MyKitaab...
View ArticleWhat Happened to Booktrope?–Tess Thompson–Episode 105–May 4 2016
On episode 105 of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast I spoke about the closing of hybrid publisher Booktrope with Tess Thompson. In addition to being one of Booktrope’s bestselling authors, she was also one of its...
View ArticleNY Times Bestseller Robert Dugoni–Episode 106–May 18 2016
On episode 106 of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast I spoke once again with Robert Dugoni, NY Times and #1 Amazon bestselling author of the Tracy Crosswhite series. We discussed: the beauty of Warriors...
View ArticleTravel Writing Crash Course with Tim Leffel–Episode 107–May 31 2016
On episode 107 of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast I spoke with award-winning travel writer Tim Leffel. We discussed: how to get started as a travel writer; some of his favorite gigs; how travel writers use...
View ArticleThe NY Publishing Scene with Susan Shapiro–Episode 108–June 6 2016
On episode 108 of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast I spoke with Susan Shapiro, a writing professor, publishing expert, and bestselling author. We discussed: her upcoming panel discussion at NYU, Secrets of Book...
View ArticleSell More Ebooks with Dave Chesson from Kindlepreneur–Episode 109–June 14, 2016
On episode 109 of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast I spoke with Dave Chesson, a 9-year veteran of the US Navy and founder of Kindlepreneur. We discussed: how he started KINDLEPRENEUR, his ebook data and...
View ArticleBuilding a Massive Niche Following with R.K. Slade–Episode 110–June 24 2016
On episode 110 of the WRITER 2.0 I spoke with R.K. Slade, whose debut novel just hit #1 on Amazon’s New Release list in Teen & Young Adult Music Fiction. We discussed: how he developed a massive...
View ArticleBooks and Basketball with Dave Fromm–Episode 111–July 25 2016
On a much-delayed episode 111 of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast I spoke with novelist Dave Fromm. We discussed: his brief semi-pro basketball career in Prague; his first book, EXPATRIATE GAMES; the process of...
View ArticleSci-fi and Self-Publishing with James R. Wells–Episode 112–August 2 2016
On episode 112 of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast I spoke with award-winning sci-fi author James R. Wells. We discussed: what “caving” is and how to get started; his path to publication; his debut novel, THE...
View ArticleBooks and TV with Drew Chapman–Episode 113–September 23 2016
On episode 113 I spoke to screenwriter, director, and novelist Andrew (Drew) Chapman. We talked: marketing budgets for books vs. marketing budgets for TV; his novel, THE KING OF FEAR; the best...
View ArticleTalking Historical Fiction with J.L. Oakley–Episode 114–December 2 2016
On episode 114 of the podcast I spoke with J.L. Oakley about: pen names; living in Hawaii; historical fiction; her award-winning World War II novel, The Jossing Affair. About our guest: Award-winning...
View Article10-Minute Update–Episode 115–December 5 2016
What’s been going on with the podcast, and what’s going to go on with it? This episode should fill you in on a slightly new direction for the show. The post 10-Minute Update–Episode 115–December 5 2016...
View ArticleTalking Romance and Star Wars with Emma Scott–Episode 116–December 5 2016
On episode 116 of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast I spoke with prolific romance author Emma Scott. We talked about: the new Star Wars movie, Rogue One; romance story structure and how it compares with other...
View ArticleBestselling Paranormal Author Rebecca Patrick Howard–Episode 117–December 12...
On episode 117 of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast I spoke with Rebecca Patrick Howard, author of bestselling paranormal novels and nonfiction. We discussed: whether publishing a new book is really the best way...
View ArticleOutlining and Historical Fiction with Libbie Hawker–Episode 118–December 19 2016
On episode 118 of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast I spoke with historical novelist Libbie Hawker. In a fun, wide-ranging interview, we discussed: her experience with her first agent and why she went indie; how...
View ArticleKendall and Cooper Interview A.C.–Episode 119–December 26 2016
On episode 119 of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast, I was interviewed by Wendy Kendall and Julie Cooper of the Kendall and Cooper Talk Mysteries Podcast. They asked me about: my start and stop relationship with...
View ArticleBook Marketing in the New Year with Rachel Thompson–Episode 120–January 2 2017
On episode 120 of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast I spoke once again with author and marketing expert Rachel Thompson of BadRedhead Media. We discussed: what she did when her publisher went out of business;...
View ArticleTalking Horror with Robert Pruneda–Episode 121–January 9 2017
On episode 121 of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast I spoke with Robert Pruneda. We discussed: his suspense-horror novel, DEVIL’S NIGHTMARE (which is free on Amazon until January 11, 2017); advice for authors...
View ArticleFrom 0 to 20+ Books in 12 Months with Michael Anderle–Episode 122–January 19...
On episode 122 of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast I spoke with Michael Anderle, who set out to make $50,000 per year by writing 20 books, and ended up doing a lot better than that. We talked about: why he...
View ArticleKids Books and Ebook Formatting with Hynek Palatin—Episode 123–January 23 2017
On episode 123 of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast I spoke with translator, kids book creator, and ebook formatter Hynek Palatin. We discussed: how he got started as a translator; why it’s important to...
View ArticleNew Books and My First All-Day Writing Class–5 Updates in 5 Minutes–Episode...
On episode 124 of the podcast I offer a brief update. I have a new book out, and two new books available for pre-order, all of which can be found here. My first all-day writing workshop. I’ll be...
View ArticleTransitioning to Full-Time Writing with M.D. Cooper–Episode 125–February 1 2017
On episode 125 of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast I spoke with Michael (M.D.) Cooper, creator of The Intrepid Saga. We talked about: how he completed 80,000 words in the month of January; his transition into...
View ArticleSix Thrillers in Three Months with Martha Carr–Episode 126–February 6 2017
On episode 126 of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast, I spoke with journalist turned novelist Martha Carr. Martha has released five books in her Wallis Jones series over the last ten weeks, and has one more set...
View Article“Airplane Books” and Mailing Lists with Nick Thacker–Episode 127–February 14...
On episode 127 of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast, I spoke with action-adventure thriller author, and trombone major, Nick Thacker. We discussed: the deadline he gave himself that helped him finish his first...
View ArticleRest in Peace Roger Hobbs, and Book Giveaway—Episode 128—March 8 2017
On a special flashback episode of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast, I pay tribute to Roger Hobbs: a brilliant writer, a good friend, and a former podcast guest. Roger passed away in November at the age of 28. I...
View ArticleTalking Romance and Writing with Emma Scott–Episode 129–March 13 2017
On episode 129 of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast I spoke once again with Emma Scott. We discussed: how she’s improved since writing her first book; her writing process and how it has changed over time; finding...
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