Your Book Is In There

SHOW NOTES:This week on Your Book Is In There, host Inger E. Johnson flips the script and shares a conversation from the other side of the mic. Inger sits down with Chris Damron of The Collective Cast, brought to you by Arizona Business Collective, to ta

Gulf Coast Sports Report 092426 Season 17, Episode 7 Hosts: Mike Forman and Chris Doelle Game Recaps & Past Week Highlights Cuero 28, Calhoun 27: Cuero scored on 4 of its 30 plays, while Calhoun ran 62 plays, recovered a late onside kick, but missed a go-ahead 46-yard field goal. Industrial 49, Palacios 0: Industrial […]

SHOW NOTES:Everyone tells new writers to plan, polish, learn the craft, and find the “right” tools. But sometimes all that preparation becomes the very thing that keeps us from writing. In this episode, we’re kicking the “but” out of the room — at least l

Gulf Coast Sports Report 091726 Season 17, Episode 6 Hosts: Mike Forman and Chris Doelle Game Recaps & Past Week Highlights Bay City shuts out Houston First 62–0. La Baca River Showdown: Edna tops Industrial in a dramatic homecoming comeback, scoring twice in the final 28 seconds. Gregory-Portland rolls past Calallen, while Cuero earns a close […]

Last week’s episode covered the practical side of ARCs. This week, we flip the script and explore the unexpected joy of becoming an ARC reader yourself. From social-media ARC communities to discovering talented indie authors you might never have found ot

Gulf Coast Sports Report 091126 Season 17, Episode 5 Hosts: Mike Forman and Chris Doelle CORE PREMISE Doelle and Forman preview a loaded Week 3 of Texas Gulf Coast high school football, from five Thursday night games to a Friday slate of marquee matchups. With roster numbers down across the region and the heat finally […]

What exactly is an ARC, and do you actually need one?  In this episode, Inger E. Johnson breaks down Advanced Reader Copies from the ground up — no hype, no pressure, just clear, practical information from someone who recently ran her first ARC camp

Gulf Coast Sports Report 090426 Season 17, Episode 4 Hosts: Mike Forman and Chris Doelle Week 1 Reviews & Analysis • Cuero vs. Yoakum: Cuero won a hard-fought game despite committing 3–4 turnovers and missing two fourth-down attempts. Shiner-transfer Jarvis Williams shined for Cuero with an 80-yard touchdown catch on the first play and a kickoff […]

In this special launch-day episode of Your Book Is In There, host Inger E. Johnson pauses to reflect on the journey from “Can I really do this?” to “Look what I did.”  Yesterday marked the official release of her debut novel,

Ever published a book only to have no one find it? The problem might not be your writing it might be your metadata. In this episode of Your Book Is In There, host Inger E. Johnson demystifies book metadata: what it actually is, why it matters, and how to

Gulf Coast Sports Report 082126 Season 17, Episode 3 Hosts: Mike Forman and Chris Doelle Key Topics Covered: Heat Safety & UIL Wet Bulb Rules THSCA Coaches Call Preview: Chris highlights an upcoming show featuring the UIL and a doctor from Dell Children’s Hospital discussing the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) safety rules. Host and […]

A monster mix-up in the last episode (manticore vs. minotaur, if you’re keeping track) sends host Inger E. Johnson down an unexpected path this week — straight into one of publishing’s hottest debates: AI. She unpacks the difference between generative an

  SHOW NOTES A monster mix-up in the last episode (manticore vs. minotaur, if you’re keeping track) sends host Inger E. Johnson down an unexpected path this week — straight into one of publishing’s hottest debates: AI. She unpacks the difference between generative and assistive AI, shares her own experiment running a manuscript through an […]

Gulf Coast Sports Report 081426 Season 17, Episode 2 Hosts: Mike Forman and Chris Doelle This episode of Gulf Coast Sports Report examines the current state of high school football on the Texas Gulf Coast, highlighting the impact of extreme heat on practices. Hosts Chris Doelle and Mike Foreman pay tribute to a young player […]

  SHOW NOTES Book distribution can feel like a maze once you decide to go wide — and in this episode, Ingrid Johnson maps out exactly how it works. She breaks down the two biggest distributors, IngramSpark and Draft2Digital, covering pricing, royalties, pros and cons, and the hybrid strategy most successful indie authors are using […]

Gulf Coast Sports Report 080626 Season 16, Episode 17 Hosts: Mike Forman and Chris Doelle   Key Topics Covered Victoria Generals Baseball TCL Champions: Secured the title with a 14-4 championship game victory after a come-from-behind playoff win. Honors: Michael Oros named TCL Coach of the Year; credit given to GM Mike Yokum for roster […]

  SHOW NOTES In this candid, unscripted episode, Inger Johnson steps away from her promised book-distribution deep-dive to share something more personal: the joy of holding her debut novel, Veiled Halos, in print for the first time — and the overwhelm that followed. She opens up about her writing process, why she switched to Scrivener, […]

  SHOW NOTES ISBNs are one of the most confusing parts of self-publishing for new authors, but they don’t have to be. In this episode, Inger Johnson breaks down what an ISBN actually is, why every book needs one, and how your ISBN choices affect distribution, branding, and long-term publishing success. You’ll learn the difference […]

  SHOW NOTES What finally transforms someone from a person who dreams about writing a book into someone who actually begins? In this personal and inspiring episode, Inger Johnson shares the story behind her debut novel, Veiled Halos, and the thirty-year journey from carrying a story in her mind to seeing it published. She explores […]

Gulf Coast Sports Report 071026 Season 16, Episode 16 Hosts: Mike Forman and Chris Doelle   Key Topics Covered  • Discussion on the upcoming draft (Saturday/Sunday format) and local prospect Ryan Peterson (Shiner/Sam Houston) • Pro Baseball Update: Tracking local talent like Brady Parker (Colorado Rockies organization) and reflecting on the draft history of Jared […]

  SHOW NOTES Publishing your first book is often imagined as a triumphant finish line—but the emotional reality is far more complex. In this deeply personal episode, Inger Johnson explores the highs and lows that follow publication, from the excitement of holding your book for the first time to the vulnerability, self-doubt, loneliness, and unexpected […]

Gulf Coast Sports Report 070326 Season 16, Episode 15 Hosts: Mike Forman and Chris Doelle Episode Summary Chris Doelle and Mike Forman survey the latest Gulf Coast sports storylines, with a heavy focus on summer 7-on-7 football and what it may signal for the fall. They also touch on new media coverage in South Texas, the […]

  SHOW NOTES Should your book be a standalone novel or the start of a series? In this episode, Inger Johnson explores one of the most important decisions aspiring authors face. She discusses the creative, marketing, and reader-engagement differences between standalones and series, explains how genre expectations influence success, and shares why a “standalone with […]

Gulf Coast Sports Report 062426 Season 16, Episode 14 Hosts: Mike Forman and Chris Doelle Episode Summary Chris Doelle and Mike Foreman run through the latest Gulf Coast sports headlines, led by a new hire at Victoria East baseball and the upcoming state 7-on-7 tournament in College Station. They also spotlight the Victoria Generals' strong […]

  SHOW NOTES In this episode of Your Book Is In There, host Inger Johnson explores the second half of the publishing journey: distribution and marketing. Aimed at aspiring and first-time authors, she breaks down the differences between Kindle Unlimited and going wide, explains key publishing terms, and shares practical strategies for building visibility on […]