Bound for Bestseller: Book Marketing & Book Launch Strategy for Authors

In this fun episode, Carolyn Sherrow, an accomplished author with both nonfiction and fiction works under her belt talks with Valerie Morris. Carolyn shares her writing journey, discusses the deeply personal nature of her memoir "My Personal Holocaust," and offers insights into her upcoming fiction trilogy, "Dark Heritage." Key Highlights: Carolyn’s Writing Journey: Carolyn opens up about how year...

In this episode, Valerie Morris sits down with legacy writer, Joy Martin, to discuss the power of storytelling and the process of documenting personal and family histories. Joy Martin shares the origins of her business, My Legacy Work, and how her lifelong passion for writing and storytelling evolved into helping people preserve their unique stories for future generations. What We Talk About The P...

In this insightful episode, Valerie Morris sits down with author and marketer Yasmeen Salama to explore the vibrant journey of writing, publishing, and marketing books in today's creative landscape. Yasmeen shares her personal story, the lessons learned from her debut novel "The Crimson Run," and the unique ways she’s built a community around her work. Episode Highlights From Writer to Marketer: W...

In this conversation, Bob Gentle joins the show to dive deep into the art and strategy of building a powerful leadership brand - whether you're an author, an entrepreneur, or someone simply wanting to be more intentional about your impact. Key Topics Covered: Personal Brand vs. Leadership Brand: Bob Gentle explains the difference between the brand we accumulate organically and the brand we build i...

In this episode of Bound for Bestseller,Valerie Morris sits down with author, speaker, and personal development expert Andy Storch. Known for his relentless book marketing strategies and his distinctive “Own Your…” book series, Andy Storch offers a behind-the-scenes look at how he writes, launches, and promotes his books, plus valuable insights into successful collaborations and building a persona...

In this episode, Peter Brissette, of DM Dude, joins the show for a deep dive into author websites, personal branding, and online presence. Geared toward authors, speakers, coaches, and thought leaders, this conversation explores why your website is not just a digital brochure, but the hub of your brand and business. What You’ll Learn: Peter Brissette’s two-decade journey in digital marketing and w...

Key Topics Discussed Mike Klassen’s Journey in Publishing From his unexpected start as a pastor-turned-bestselling ghostwriter to founding Illumify Media, Mike Klassen emphasizes the importance of building genuine relationships with authors and maintaining a people-first approach. Misconceptions About Publishing Mike Klassen highlights two common mistakes authors make: believing they can do everyt...

In this episode of Bound for Bestseller, Valerie Morris sits down with author Jeff Kildow to dive deep into the fascinating world of alternative history fiction. Jeff Kildow shares his unique approach to reimagining 20th-century history, the intricate research that fuels his stories, and how his military and engineering background infuses authenticity into his novels. Jeff Kildow discusses his hit...

Valerie Morris welcomes author community strategist, Kerry Dobson, to discuss how authors can extend their book's impact well beyond the initial launch. Kerry shares valuable strategies for building meaningful communities around your book that allow you to fulfill your core mission and create lasting change in readers' lives. Key Highlights: Beyond the Book Launch : Kerry explains why a book's pub...

How do you know you're ready to take your ideas and put them out to the world? We're diving into this important question on the podcast this episode! _______ Get my gift guide for authors and writers! Here are some of my favorite fun picks for gifts! The Book Marketing Goodies: Get my FREE guide for book planning if you're still writing your book. Let's get that manuscript finished!  Get the book...

Jump and trust. Learn and be inspired by artist, Sherri Jones. Hear her perspectives on writing her upcoming book, as well as what she's learned as an artist (and teaching art). She talks about playing it safe versus living out of the box. If you're ready to get inspired to turn your writing into truly a piece of art, you'll love this convo with Sherri Jones! It's time to live large! Take risks an...

Timing is everything and never more important that in book publishing. So many authors obsess over how to pick the right date, so today's episode dives into a few basic best practices to ensure you are being smart with how you pick your launch day. _______ Join the Author Craft Hub! A place for authors to get tools you can actually use to guide you through the process from writing to publishing, t...

Join the Author Craft Hub! A place for authors to get tools you can actually use to guide you through the process from writing to publishing, to launching and ongoing marketing...and more! Members get new resources for each week of the month as well as access to the whole archive. Join today and take the headache out of promoting your writing! The Book Marketing Goodies: Get my FREE guide for book...

Join the Author Craft Hub! A place for authors to get tools you can actually use to guide you through the process from writing to publishing, to launching and ongoing marketing...and more! Members get new resources for each week of the month as well as access to the whole archive. Join today and take the headache out of promoting your writing! _______ The Book Marketing Goodies: Get my FREE guide...

Join the Author Craft Hub! A place for authors to get tools you can actually use to guide you through the process from writing to publishing, to launching and ongoing marketing...and more! Members get new resources for each week of the month as well as access to the whole archive. Join today and take the headache out of promoting your writing! _______ The Book Marketing Goodies: Get my gift guide...

Join the Author Craft Hub! A place for authors to get tools you can actually use to guide you through the process from writing to publishing, to launching and ongoing marketing...and more! Members get new resources for each week of the month as well as access to the whole archive. Join today and take the headache out of promoting your writing! _______ The Book Marketing Goodies: Get my gift guide...

Join the Author Craft Hub! A place for authors to get tools you can actually use to guide you through the process from writing to publishing, to launching and ongoing marketing...and more! Members get new resources for each week of the month as well as access to the whole archive. Join today and take the headache out of promoting your writing! _______ The Book Marketing Goodies: Get my gift guide...

Join the Author Craft Hub! A place for authors to get tools you can actually use to guide you through the process from writing to publishing, to launching and ongoing marketing...and more! Members get new resources for each week of the month as well as access to the whole archive. Join today and take the headache out of promoting your writing! _______ The Book Marketing Goodies: Get my FREE guide...

Join the Author Craft Hub! A place for authors to get tools you can actually use to guide you through the process from writing to publishing, to launching and ongoing marketing...and more! Members get new resources for each week of the month as well as access to the whole archive. Join today and take the headache out of promoting your writing! _______ The Book Marketing Goodies: Get my FREE guide...