A self-published author's diary

Talking with YA author Katy Upperman (author of KISSING MAX HOLDEN, THE IMPOSSIBILITY OF US and HOW THE LIGHT GETS IN) about incorporating feedback in her revisions (and how much she loves the revision process), being vulnerable in our writing, her dream projects...We also talk about her life list and true crime (not related). Do you want to win one of Katy's books? Including a signed book if you...

Talking with contemporary romance author Mona Shroff (author of THEN, NOW, ALWAYS & THEN THERE WAS YOU) about the time she met Martha Stewart (and almost met Matthew McConaughey), her writing process, receiving the calls from her agent and book deal and how falling in love isn't the solution for all our characters' issues. Do you want to win one of Mona's books? Enter the giveaway here : http:...

In addition to explaining my current process about engaging readers even before the cover reveal, I talk about my very complicated feelings about social media and the fact that I am still learning how to use it as an author. I even made my first Instagram reel &enowodazkij) and joined tiktok (@elodienowodazkij). I'm also celebrating Jessica Patrick's new book THIS IS FOR TONIGHT and talking ab...

I'm so happy to have L. Penelope on the podcast today. Leslye Penelope has been writing since she could hold a pen and loves getting lost in the worlds in her head. She is an award-winning author of fantasy and paranormal romance. Her book Song of Blood & Stone  was selected as one of TIME’s Top 100 Fantasy Books of All Time . Visit her website: https://lpenelope.com/ Do you want to win o...

Today I share my top 3 self-publishing mistakes...It includes not building my newsletter and so much more. My upcoming romcom is only $0.99. You can pre-order it: Amazon ,  iTunes ,  Kobo . You can also add it on Goodreads. Bookbub article by Ines Johnson:  How I Make Six Figures as a Self-Published Author by Ines Johnson . Also mentioned in this episode: Publisher Rocket , newslett...

You can ask me questions about self-publishing, writing and/or my books by sending me an email authorelodienowodazkij@gmail.com or you can also send me a message via the anchor.fm website. I'll be answering those questions on the podcast! I'm also announcing Spotlight Friday with amazing writers!  The books I mentioned are: IN A BOOK CLUB FAR AWAY by Tif Marcelo. WILD WOMEN AND THE BLUES by D...

In this episode, I share how I became a hybrid author with my book A SUMMER LIKE NO OTHER (it involved an email from a French publisher :-)), the story behind the writing of A SUMMER LIKE NO OTHER and how I track my book sales (TrackerBox & BookReport). I also share the wishlist of The Ulman Foundation. At Ulman House they provide free housing for young adult cancer patients, and their caregiv...

In today's episode I not only interview The Chemical Engineer (listen to what he has learned so far from my podcast and so much more), I also share about Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Cancer Awareness Week and talk about the Ulman Foundation and their conversation with Tamika Felder . They talked bout her experience with cervical cancer and what led her to inspire others to share thei...

In this episode, I'm going behind-the-scenes: explaining the soft and official launch of this episode, the different steps in launching this podcast, my goals, the questions I have been wrestling with and more. All the links mentioned in this podcast are available here:  https://elodienowodazkij.com/2021/04/13/the-one-with-the-behind-the-scenes-of-launching-a-podcast/ As always, don't always...

A little glimpse into the self-publishing platforms that I use and how much royalties I receive for books priced at $2.99 and $0.99. Plus I mention: the cicadas phenomenom that happens in Maryland every 17 years...the books I just read and am currently reading and more. For the show notes, check out my blog: https://elodienowodazkij.com/2021/04/09/ a-self-published-authors-diary-lets-take-a-look-a...

Talking about the series I just finished watching and how they might inform my writing, the Naughty Books Documentary, the marketing classes I've just taken or are taking, the writing lecture I'm reading, the need for more diversity in publishing and the books I've published in March... Most links mentioned in this episode are available in this blog: http://elodienowodazkij.com/2021/04/03/a-self-p...

Have you ever wondered about getting your books published as audiobooks? Or are you thinking about working as an audiobook narrator? This short interview (which wasn't conducted live. I had sent questions to Megan so she could record the answers whenever possible) goes into her process as audiobook narrator and a bit of behind-the-scenes of the FEAR ME, FEAR ME NOT audiobook (which is available on...

In this episode (episode 2) I go into why I have decided to start this podcast. I mention L. Penelope's podcast "My imaginary Friends" ( and books ). Her podcast definitely inspired me to start mine. My husband is also mentioned in this episode as he encouraged me to take the first step and record those first few episodes. Bobbie Voltaire the Cat makes his first podcast appearance. An update on wh...

Welcome to the preview of the "A self-published author's diary" podcast. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://elodienowodazkij.com/2021/03/05/do-you-want-to-learn-more-about-my-adventures-in-self-publishing/ Follow me on social media (@enowodazkij)