Becoming A Household Name

Rich Hosek is back to discuss Jonathan Carroll, grammar and why we enjoy thi things we enjoy. I really embraced my inner a-hole, and decided not to back off but to let you see me in all my jerkfacery. Here again is Rich Hosek’s podcast , his books , his YouTube . Here’s my books . You want them. I’m sure you do. . Get full access to Becoming A Household Name at jodyjsperling.substack.com/subscribe

Like so much in my life right now, I’m shortchanging you in the show notes department today. Here’s a link to my books . Grab them. Get full access to Becoming A Household Name at jodyjsperling.substack.com/subscribe

Here’s a great deal for my ebooks . Here’s a great deal for my audiobooks . Here’s a great deal for a signed paperback . For my folks on Substack . I’m testing an alternate book cover. What do you think? Leave a comment. Let me know. I’m hungry for answers. Also, as an aside, I’ve been considering this under-the-desk treadmill for keeping me alert while I write. What do you think? TRBM is a listen...

Enneagrams can be a powerful assessment tool to help you organize and structure your life for greater efficiency and maximum enjoyment of your work and social life. Why do you do what you do? If you’re interested in learning more connect with Tyler on Twitter , YouTube , or on his website . I really enjoyed his YouTube Shorts overviews of the 9 Types. TRBM is a listener-supported publication. To r...

I want to get my self-published novel in the hands of Dennis Lehane. How can I do that? Getting your self-published novel in the hands of a well-known author like Dennis Lehane can be a challenging task, but it's not impossible. Here are some steps you can take to increase your chances of getting noticed: * Research and identify the right contacts: Start by researching and identifying the right co...

Thank you, Shawn Blagg, for being the guy who inspired the podcast in so many ways. Grab my novels at www.jodyjsperling.com ! Get full access to Becoming A Household Name at jodyjsperling.substack.com/subscribe

Pay to play. If you’re a first-time listener, I highly recommend you start with my episode interviewing Lars Emmerich for some background to this conversation. Here’s the link to that one . As you listen, if you feel this tour is just what you’ve been looking for, we want you to join us. But please know, up front, we’re going to cost share venues, and other expenses to make this affordable for all...

Please enjoy this story with Ray. Today’s episode features Eric Norcross in the cohost seat. Visit Ray on Twitter at @PlotHoundCreatv . Grab my novels, people!!! 4 eBooks for $16.99, Paperback for $15.99, Audiobooks Preorder ($10 for two audiobooks!) Rate them. Review them. Amazon. Here . Get full access to Becoming A Household Name at jodyjsperling.substack.com/subscribe

Let me know, did you feel Avatar deserved the hype? Was Ant Man as bad as the numbers seem to suggest? Do you think some of these outcomes are rigged? What does it mean for our careers as writers? Special thanks to TooNorth for their song “Radiant” on today’s episode. Get all my books on www.jodyjsperling.com . Get full access to Becoming A Household Name at jodyjsperling.substack.com/subscribe

Keep pushing onward. You may be lost, but you aren’t beaten. Get full access to Becoming A Household Name at jodyjsperling.substack.com/subscribe

Here we are, and here you are. Here it is. Part 2 of my story with Jason Cheng. Hey, so check out the previous show notes for all of Jason’s deets, if you will. As promised, click the corresponding word to follow the link to preorder my audiobooks , my paperback , or all three of my ebooks . Curious who this Xe Sands narrator is? Check her out on Twitter , or her website . I feel like a celebrity...

My guest, Jason Cheng tells a story reminiscent of Neil Gaiman’s American Gods . It’s almost gritty, but also has the feel of all the best Fairy Tales for children. When you love his storytelling style, I’m thinking you’ll want to grab a copy of his forthcoming novel, and you can get updates on that here . I know you’re right on the cusp of buying my books, and since you listen to podcasts, I bet...

Please tell a loved one, a father, a mother, a brother, sister, or friend that you love them today. Thanks for listening to TRBM. Get full access to Becoming A Household Name at jodyjsperling.substack.com/subscribe

A special episode highlighting Bedtime Stories for Insomniacs, by my sometimes cohost, Rich Hosek. Add his show to your rotation of podcasts. And please preorder my audiobooks, 2 for only $10! Read by the amazing, award-winning, Xe Sands. Stories change the world! So get reading, get writing, get living! Thanks for Listening to TRBM! Subscribe to receive all the good stuff and love life more. Get...

A little marketing. A little publishing anxiety, a conversation about ambition. Part pleasant distraction, part catharsis, part advice. Buy her books here . Listen to her podcast here . Ladies and gentlemen, I don’t want to beg, but I need your help. If you snagged a free review copy of my novel, would stop what you’re doing for just 30 seconds, pop over to Amazon, and leave me a book review here...

Lars Emmerich is the author of the USA Today Bestselling Author. Grab several of his books and see if you like his work. Click here . Does AMMO sound like a fit for your writing career? Click here . I can’t say enough how much the AMMO program has meant to me, and I hope you’ll give it a look. Also, people, people! PEOPLE! PEOPLE!!! If you have a review copy of my book, drop that review on Amazon....

More biological sci-fi for you, dear listeners. Tony Torzillo is a natural storyteller. We cover a ton of science, medicine, vitality. Dig in! Check out Tony’s website here . Connect with him on Twitter here . Buy his books here . Here is Tony’s response: I want to thank Chillhop and the band Nymano for the song - False Hope. Listen here . If you want to dig into my books, I think that would be ex...

We’re continuing to explore new ways this podcast can entertain me, and serve you simultaneously. I’m going to allow myself to be a little saucy in this episode, so give me feedback. If you aren’t subscribed to my Substack, that’s the easiest place to comment on the podcast. But if you prefer not to get emails from me (a. why? but b. email me instead). My email address is jodyjsperling@gmail.com....

The best book Libbie Grant has ever written, her masterpiece, has not had the reception it deserves, and I’m calling all you listeners to give it it’s time to shine. Grab it here . Several times a year––okay, it’s a bit more common for me––I meet someone who opens a whole new corner of the universe to my imagination and longing. That is exactly how I felt, talking to Libbie Grant . Libbie writes u...

Hey, what do you think of my cohost? Want me to keep it up? He’s the host of Creative Ops, a podcast about creativity. Check it out here . I need to have more cohost antics in the intro, maybe. What do you think. Leave a comment. Let me know . My guest, Craig Crawford writes about monsters in the multiverse, and his newsletter is immersive and amazing. Sign up for it here . Here’s the tweet we use...

You want to connect with Haldane? Do it here . Goats and tomatoes, and writing books that please us! That’s at the heart of this show. If you want the best deal you’ll ever get on my novels, grab it here . I’m selling the ebook for The 9Lives of Marva DeLonghi, The 8Ball Magic of Suzie Q. and The 24/7 of A Russian Named Ruskov. We love you. Thanks for listening to TRBM! Subscribe to receive brain...

Matthew A. Basile is a great storyteller, and we had some good storytelling chemistry. You’ll agree. This one is fun with a capital F! Here’s the tweet that started the magic: And here is the reply we riff on: If you’re the type of reader (or writer) who loves big thematic stories, this episode will get your heart beating. Connect with Matthew on his blog , or on Twitter to keep up to date on his...

For all things Hanna Maxwell visit her campsite here . Buy my novels here . Buy The Seven Figure Marketing Mindset For Novelists here . Short and sweet. That all Folks! Get full access to Becoming A Household Name at jodyjsperling.substack.com/subscribe

It’s throwback Monday. My talk with John Fox has sat on ice now for a couple months waiting for its moment to shine . Had you asked me how relevant this episode would be for me and all of us writers when I recorded it, I’d have missed it entirely. If you’re exclusively a reader and not a writer, no worries, John has a book of stories, I WILL SHOUT YOUR NAME, you’ll love to read. Get it here . Writ...

My guest on today’s show is @JWillows_Author . She’s one of four original #Writers. When you love this story you’ll want to pick up Juliette’s books here . You also want to catch her website for more great content. Thanks for listening to TRBM! Subscribe for to receive new episodes and expand your mind. The sheer number of twists and turns in this story make it a white-knuckle riot. I found myself...