Self-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...
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