Author Like a Boss Podcast

There is no deadline to finding your passion. Today's guest is transitioning from her 33 years of experience in IT to pursuing her love for writing cozy mysteries.  Sue Hollowell  is a wife and empty nester with a lot of mom left over. But, with newfound time on her hands and a love for mystery novels, she channeled this energy into telling the story of a character she made up in her head. Now, sh...

In this episode with K. Webster, you'll learn how the one of the biggest setbacks helped her to persevere and find herself and her new "writing skin." You'll also learn what makes her novels so unique, and why Amazon banned one of her books for being way "too wild" for the platform. Here are just a few of the things we touched on: K Webster is a USA Today Bestselling author. He...

In this episode with Eliza, you'll learn how the one review on her first published novel helped to refine her publication process. You'll also learn about her publishing plans on her romance series, and how to holds herself accountable during the drafting process. Here are just a few of the things we touched on: If transitioning from hobby writer to business owner is one of the challenges that’s k...

In this episode with Pascale, she shares her intriguing story about how NaNoWriMo got her career started. She shares her many interests and how they tie into her author career. Learn some her best tips on how to tap into that inner creative to get the best stories out of you as a writer. Here are just a few of the things we touched on: If transitioning from hobby writer to business owner is one of...

In this episode with Debbie, she shares her amazing story about going from 300 rejections to #1 Best Seller in all of Amazon Kindle, and how she puts her own unique spin on the common tropes. She tells us how a jump in genres was exactly what she needed to give her success in her author career. Here are just a few of the things we touched on: If transitioning from hobby writer to business owner is...

In this episode with James, he describes how knowing your "why" for telling your story is key to starting your author journey. He also tells us the importance of seeing your mailing list as a two-way street with your readers. Here are just a few of the things we touched on: If transitioning from hobby writer to business owner is one of the challenges that’s keeping you from making 6-figu...

In this episode with Sasha, she shares her author journey with what most author's experience as "imposter syndrome." She talks about how she's overcome this mindset and moved forward. She also tells us how she maintains her awesome methods of discipline! If transitioning from hobby writer to business owner is one of the challenges that’s keeping you from making 6-figures as an indie auth...

Update on Ella's life, plus a sneak peak into the Author Like a Boss Black Friday sale! To find out more, come to the Masterclass - http://authorlikeaboss.com/alabmasterclass In this episode with April, she shares how she uses Instagram to find new readers and how she gives them valuable content to keep them coming back for more. She also tells us what sparked the idea for her entire book series a...

  In this episode with Eliza, she shares her challenges around transforming her writing as a hobby into writing as her business. Here are just a few of the things we touched on: If transitioning from writer to business owner is one of the challenges that’s keeping you from making 6-figures as an indie author, then you’ll definitely want to come to the next author like a boss masterclass where you’...

This is your chance to tell me about YOU! I've interviewed dozens of indie authors. I know their stories. Now I want to know your story.  Fill out the survey at http://authorlikeaboss.com/survey (The survey can take less than 2 minutes... or longer if you like to really share. :) Either is fine by me.)       Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our co...

This episode was super fun to record. It's intended to inspire and motivate you. I hope you enjoy it. If you want to chat with me live about what it means to Author Like a Boss, join me at the next masterclass. Sign up at http://authorlikeaboss.com/alabmasterclass Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for adverti...

This week I got to chat with the lovely Alana Terry about how she has created systems that ensure her success AND how she transformed her mindset around money and now uses Facebook Ads to put her books in front of readers and make consistent income. Here are just a few of the things we touched on: It’s my birthday week! And I’m doing a special birthday masterclass this week with goodies and giveaw...

In this episode with Molly Fitz (aka Melissa Storm), we talked about engaging your readers and working the algorithms, all while being your weird, authentic self and having fun. Here are just a few of the things we touched on: If you’d like to learn how to become an empowered, 6-figure indie author while being true to yourself, your stories, and your fans come to the free Author Like a Boss master...

Some challenges on the journey to successful indie author don't get talked about much. In this episode, I talk about how sometimes becoming your best self (as a writer/author/person) means letting people go. I give some examples from my own life, and share my best tips for protecting yourself while acting with integrity and love.  For more help on becoming an EMPOWERED 6-figure indie author, and n...

In this episode with Rachael Herron, we chat about how to write your story--your memoirs--in a way that appeals to readers. She tells us how to capitalize on sharing the little moments in your life so they resonate with people, and ultimately, with your fans. Here are just a few of the things we touched on: If writing stories that readers in your genre superfan over is one of your challenges, come...

In this episode with Evan Gow, we chat about how to utilize his amazing tool, StoryOrigin, and how it is a solution to that problem. He shares with us how you can use it to easily grow your mailing list. And then we go further and chat about how to actually engage and build relationships with your newsletter subscribers. Here are just a few of the things we touched on: If finding and engaging with...

"You have to allow yourself to realize you are worth it and there are people out there who want to buy your stuff. What's the worst that can happen? If they don't want to buy it, they won't buy it." Here are just a few of the things we touched on: If you’d like to be the first to hear about exclusive Author Like a Boss resources please sign up at http://authorlikeaboss.com/new Hosted by...

"There wasn't an awful lot of craft books out there that focused specifically on creating villains. There was a market, people were obviously searching for this information, so I was going to give it to them." Here are just a few of the things we touched on: If you’d like to be the first to hear about exclusive Author Like a Boss resources please sign up at http://authorlikeaboss.com/new...

Look at the power of narrative and what you, the author, need to convey to the reader through your words. Here are just a few of the things we touched on: You can view the shownotes at https://authorlikeaboss.com/episode63 ALAB Mission: Help women make money with their writing and become their crazy, awesome badass selves. Sign up for the newsletter and get the free marketing book at https://autho...

In this episode I answer a listener question and share my best tips about when--and how--to start marketing your book.        Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode I answer a listener question and share my best tips for connecting with established authors in order to market your book.        Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Knowing Yourself as a Writer With Ryan J. PeltonWrite because you love it and have to. Don’t worry about money and fame. Write because you have something to say, stories to tell, and leave the rest up to God. Here are just a few of the things we touched on: Get the shownotes at https://authorlikeaboss.com/episode60 If you’d like to be the first to hear about exclusive Author Like a Boss resources...

Sacha Fortuné, and she writes what she calls "real-life romance". Her "Hart & Cole" characters are her longest relationships. She’s written three books in the series so far, and has at least two more planned for completion and publication by 2020. Here are just a few of the things we touched on: You can get the shownotes at https://authorlikeaboss.com/episode59 Hosted by Si...

Cayce Berryman is the senior editor for Kingsman Editing Services and the founder of Authors' Tale. She started Authors' Tale in 2014 hoping to learn from other writers, but the community grew and became a place for writers to learn from each other, to perfect their craft and develop their own voice. Here are just a few of the things we touched on: See the shownotes at https://authorlikeaboss.com/...

BONUS EPISODE! In honor of May as Mental Health Awareness Month I did a special episode with Petra J Knox around the topic of mental health. This is a topic that's dear to my heart. Here are just a few of the things we touched on: You can view the shownotes and link to the event at https://authorlikeaboss.com/episode57 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information a...