Are You Mad At Me?

Welcome to Week 1 of Self Publishing Month! We’re kicking things off with Newfoundland’s own Ida Linehan Young—an incredible author of fiction, memoir, and children’s books. Ida has experience in both traditional publishing and self-publishing, and her story is so inspiring we had to split it into TWO parts! Don’t miss this one. Make sure you follow us for more Self Publishing Month adventures! (1...

This week Vickie and Josh are talking about Self Publishing Month and all the ways that you can help! Also, are you writing? Here's some homework for you to get those creative juices flowing!(0:38) #1 Podcast!(3:48) Self Publishing Month(7:00) Making new art(14:50) How you can help(22:21) A new RV?(42:35) Mulberry and Victoria(47:15) HomeworkVisit our website:selfpublishednl.comBooksHow to Fai...

Just for a refresher (or for those new to the podcast), Vickie and Josh review their published works, their offered services, and their plans for Self Publishing Month. Also, check out our cool black backdrop. Pretty sweet, huh? (0:20) Starting over (2:30) Who we are (21:30) Marketing your books (28:50) Podcasting (36:10) Social media (42:10) Consultations (48:35) Final Thoughts Visit our website:...

Self Publishing Month is right around the corner! There are some exciting things happening this October, like workshops, signings, and our Open Book event! This week, Josh and Vickie talk preparations, politics, and keeping yourself on a creative journey. (1:18) Self Publishing Month (21:27) New song (26:45) Politics Corner (51:30) The Creative Journey (59:15) Final Thoughts Visit our website:self...

This week Vickie and Josh talk about internet trolls, successful marketing ideas, Self Publishing Month, and a brand new song! We're keeping it short though, because we gotta go get some soup. (0:15) Cleaning out the cupboards (3:45) Just keep scrolling (14:41) Self Publishing Month (22:47) Marketing success (28:30) Self Publishing music (47:33) New song! (52:17) Final thoughts Visit our websi...

Self Publishing Month is coming up real soon, and there are some big plans in the works! There will be workshops and an Open Book Event, and even a new location to host it all! Stay tuned for all the wild updates! (1:10) New Books (8:12) Self Publishing Month! (23:52) Open Book Events (29:23) Workshops (33:20) Social Media and Libraries (45:18) Final Thoughts Visit our website:selfpublishednl.comB...

Vickie went to a high school reunion this week and let Josh tag along. There was a lot of love in the room. And a big announcement for the Are You Mad At Me? Podcast! (0:44) Trying some different things (2:30) Writing religious songs (9:11) High school reunion (17:00) Joe moments (35:00) Stress relief (38:00) High school memories (47:27) Number One Podcast! (48:40) Self Publishing Month Visit our...

Vickie and Josh talk about dealing with the government, rejected passport applications, new books, and washing colours with whites. (00:46) Laundry fail (3:41) Forest fires (8:27) Are You Mad At Me? segment (37:22) Passports update (47:50) Self Publishing Corner (59:36) Book promos (1:16:11) Final Thoughts (featuring Paula) Visit our website:selfpublishednl.comBooksHow to Fail at Documentary Filmm...

Camping in a tent in the backyard, going to a speaking engagement, putting the books on all the platforms, and why self publishing is hard. Between marketing and sales, Vickie and Josh have a lot of fun stuff going on! (2:40) Yard camping (9:55) Marketing meet-up (26:00) Effort vs. Results (40:15) Publishing on more platforms (58:50) The podcast on public access (1:06:28) Final Thoughts Visit our...

Vickie and Josh have a whole lot of publishing going on. There's audiobooks, new platforms, and speaking engagements! And it's a quick one because there's banana bread in the oven. (3:55) Get Josh some coffee (6:44) The multilinguals (14:40) This week in publishing (28:04) Reformatting "For the Grace of Joe" (43:50) Famous Sexy Writers Club (49:35) Final Thoughts Visit our we...

The last week was pretty busy! Vickie and Josh are finding all these other platforms for her books! They're going to be everywhere very soon! (00:45) It's been a week (2:47) Learning new things (11:07) PEG Media (17:10) Other platforms (30:44) NL Folk Festival (44:20) Fun with beagle ears (47:00) But what do you want though? (51:37) Famous Sexy Writers Club (1:07:47) Final thoughts Visit o...

How do you market on a budget? How do you decide it's okay to sell your art (yourself)? How do you send in a passport application? These questions might be answered, and Vickie might sing a song on this episode!(2:35) This week catch-up(13:50) Nateland corner(15:40) Marketing on a budget(27:52) Passport story(32:23) World's Worst Seller(44:25) The sweet spotVisit our website:selfpublishedn...

Marketing, puppets, passports, sweaters, and lots of new books. Stuff is moving over at Self Published NL! (1:03) This week's recap (8:54) All the new books (16:15) Marketing corner (26:11) Passport photos (36:58) Sweaters and puppets (49:06) Unexpected gifts (57:49) Fifteen minute videos (1:13:01) Final thoughts Visit our website: selfpublishednl.com Books How to Fail at Documentary Filmmaking Ki...

Marketing tips, merch, and selling to your friends list - Vickie and Josh talk next steps in their publishing journey. (1:15) How was your week? (7:30) Marketing tips (19:00) A Marketing sit-down (30:15) Breakdown or Breakthrough (56:51) Organic engagement (1:07:00) Joy (1:11:25) Final thoughts Visit our website:selfpublishednl.comBooksHow to Fail at Documentary FilmmakingKindle https://amzn.to/43...

Marketing for yourself is hard. And Vickie is very tired. Listen along and see what Vickie and Josh have available and coming soon! Visit our website:selfpublishednl.comBooksHow to Fail at Documentary FilmmakingKindlehttps://amzn.to/43dlzE5Audiobookhttps://amzn.to/3EXXsjrPaperbackhttps://amzn.to/3SooVxM⁠⁠⁠For the Grace of JoeKindlehttps://amzn.to/4d0jkqSAudiobookhttps://amzn.to/4iI0F4pPaperbackhtt...

Vickie might be having a mid-podcast crisis. There might be some changes on the way. And also now there are puppets. (0:31) The Artist's Way (11:30) Graduation ceremonies (18:29) So what's next? (27:25) Mid-podcast crisis (41:12) Puppet time (52:00) Final thoughts Visit our website:selfpublishednl.comBooksHow to Fail at Documentary FilmmakingKindle https://amzn.to/43dlzE5 Audiobook https:/...

Vickie has some new books coming real soon! And Josh is almost done with his work term. Hopefully he gets a good review from his supervisor...(1:15) In the rats(5:23) Josh's work term and AI(13:30) Product vs Accomplishment(24:13) Law of Attraction(45:13) New books(53:11) Micro books(1:00:18) Hippie lifestyle(1:05:00) Final thoughtsVisit our website:selfpublishednl.comBooksHow to Fail at Docum...

There's lots of good stuff happening at Self Published NL! Josh is the new work term student, there are lots of books coming out soon, and they even invented a brand new kind of book! 5:45 dog uber 12:50 work term 13:30 prooves 15:30 KDP hardcovers 17:25 3 new books 24:50 micro book 32:45 all the new books 40:55 marketing meet-up 45:55 What do I want 50:40 Final thoughts Visit our website:selfpubl...

We're back! After several weeks of guest shows, Josh and Vickie are back in the studio doing the podcast like the good ol days. They discuss Vickie's clean bill of health (including her finger), and marketing a whole pile of new books. (0:47) Overalls season (10:32) Lump news (22:55) Hempware and Urban Market (33:44) Are You Mad At Me? segment (42:50) Let's talk about Josh (47:45) Mark...

An in-depth conversation with Meg Hatch, the executive director of Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Services (SAPARS) of Maine about the impact of SA and CSA and the healing elements of creativity, getting out in nature, talking with trusted friends, restorative justice and sharing our stories in a safe space. Visit our website:selfpublishednl.comBooksHow to Fail at Documentary FilmmakingKin...

This week Vickie and Josh talk to their new favourite writer, actor, comedian, and Canadian/American, Hannah Slay! They chat about valuing yourself, internet branding, and future travel plans!(0:41) making friends online(2:24) Hannah's IG content(6:10) Branding(8:24) Pee video(11:40) CBC article(16:40) Hannah's writing process(22:16) Vickie's writing process(27:30) mammogram story(36:3...

Vickie and Josh talk about a successful self publishing adventure, and interview Michael Boyle and Randy Crane about their new book, On New Turf. Visit our website:selfpublishednl.comBooks and CD:How to Fail at Documentary Filmmaking⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://amzn.to/4eDgIys⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠For the Grace of Joe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://amzn.to/3YZxz92⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Mulberry Creek EP:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://mulberrycreek.bandcamp.com ⁠⁠⁠Gear we us...

Vickie and Josh have a guest this week! It's Blayne from Blayne's Family Research! They talk about family history, marketing yourself, and writing books!(0:15) Welcome and mic problems(4:06) Maine Med and labor(12:00) Interviews!(14:18) Blayne Clements(17:55) Blayne's Family Research(31:18) Enjoying what you do(39:25) Vickie's family tree(57:07) Indigenous history(1:08:07) Marketin...

This week Josh and Vickie talk about jobs that almost were but didn't quite pan out, the joys of printing in Comic Sans, and a new physical deformity. (00:15) Even numbers (1:51) Josh's microphone mishap (5:36) Career distractions (24:31) Almost New Brunswick (31:01) Vickie's CD and books (38:02) Adventures in Documentary Filmmaking (1:08:30) Comments (1:37:04) This week's Self Pub...

We have our first guest! In this episode of Are You Mad At Me? Vickie and Josh take it into the field to talk to Nicole Kielly, marketing, self publishing, and dental hygienist extraordinaire! (00:35) A very special episode (9:32) Marketing to strangers (12:18) Trying a new thing (22:52) An audition (28:14) Nicole Kielly Interview (40:30) A Coloring Book business card (52:11) Self Publishing (1:01...