Talking Book Publishing with Kathleen & Adanna

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to a pivotal episode of "Talking Book Publishing," where your hosts Kathleen and Adanna discuss the transformative merger reshaping the landscape for writers and publishers alike. Join us as we delve into an enlightening conversation with Gary Young, the president of the Independent Writers of Southern California (IWOSC), and Stephen Sanchez, the visionary vice p...

Send us Fan Mail Unlock the secrets to successful memoir marketing in this insightful episode of "Talking Book Publishing," where hosts Kathleen and Adanna welcome digital marketing maven Lisa Angle and author Bee Bloeser. Dive deep into the art of creating captivating social media content that resonates and engages. Learn how platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook can become pow...

Send us Fan Mail Join hosts Kathleen and Adanna for another insightful episode of Talking Book Publishing as they get into the nitty-gritty of manuscript editing with Lynn Varon, a seasoned editor. Lynn sheds light on common manuscript pitfalls while sharing her editing journey fueled by a lifelong passion for reading and a keen eye for good writing. Drawing from her extensive background in editin...

Send us Fan Mail On Crafting Stories and Breaking Myths: A Deep Dive into Writing Welcome to Season Four of Talking Book Publishing, hosted by Kathleen and Adanna. In this episode, they are joined by the renowned best-selling author and creator of the Red Sneaker Writing series, William Bernhardt. The conversation delves into the significance of story structure and the evolution of the Red Sneaker...

Send us Fan Mail On the Horizon: Exploring the Evolving Publishing Landscape Dive into the dynamic world of Talking Book Publishing with hosts Kathleen Kaiser and Adanna Moriarty, joined by the charismatic small publisher Jay Hartman in our last episode of 2023. Jay shares his love for books, the challenges traditional bookstores face, and the evolving industry landscape.   Experience a heartfelt...

Send us Fan Mail On Navigating the Publishing World Discover what sets Wendelin Van Draanen apart on this episode of Talking Book Publishing. We sit down with the accomplished YA Author as she shares her incredible journey of publishing more than thirty books and offers invaluable insights. The conversation delves into crafting captivating narratives and navigating the ever-evolving landscape of t...

Send us Fan Mail On Unleashing the AI Revolution in Book Promotion and Transforming Your Success Discover the exciting realm of AI in book promotion as Kathleen and Adanna take you on a captivating journey. Uncover an AI's ability to create fictional legal cases that sparked court controversy and see how it spices up content with adjectives, adverbs, and emojis. They emphasize that AI is a po...

Send us Fan Mail On Unlocking Amazon's Hidden Categories: A Path to Publishing Success    Join us for an eye-opening episode that will supercharge your publishing journey and leave you ahead of the game. In this riveting conversation, hosts Kathleen and Adanna dive deep into the heart of Amazon's latest category conundrum with Amazon expert Dave Chesson of Kindlepreneur.    Have you hear...

Send us Fan Mail On a Mission for Change:  Unveiling the Rise of a New Publishing House In our latest podcast episode, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Kristen McGuiness, a prolific author and visionary founder of Rise Books. Kristen shared her incredible journey in publishing, from working at the big five houses to becoming an accomplished writer. Her upcoming debut novel, "Live Thro...

Send us Fan Mail An Uncommon Author's Odyssey: Crafting Modern-Day Nursery Rhymes Step into children's literature with our latest episode of Talking Book Publishing! Join your hosts Kathleen Kaiser and Adanna Moriarty as they dive into a captivating conversation with Kelly Anne Manuel, the brilliant mind behind 31 unique and delightful children's books. Kelly Anne's journey is...

Send us Fan Mail Unveiling the Art of Developmental Editing and the Life of a YA Author Dive into the depths of the editing realm with Talking Book Publishing as Kathleen and Adanna converse with acclaimed YA Author Rebecca Inch-Partridge, the brilliant mind behind " Escaping the Dashia ." However, this episode offers more than just a glimpse into Rebecca's latest work; it unveils h...

Send us Fan Mail On Making a Living as a Writer In this episode, Kathleen and Adanna enjoyed chatting with Sheila Lowe, a bestselling author whose literary accomplishments are inspiring. Having sold over 400,000 books throughout her career, Sheila joins us to share insights on making a living as a writer. In our conversation, we'll explore Sheila's journey as an author, uncovering the se...

Send us Fan Mail On Submitting and Setting Up a Book Tour The ins and outs of book tours and the art of submitting work to publications in this captivating episode of Talking Book Publishing. Join host Adanna as she engages in an enlightening solo conversation with the multi-award-winning poet, playwright, and memoirist Anne Marie Wells. Drawing from her extensive experience, Anne Marie sheds ligh...

Send us Fan Mail Join us on a captivating episode of Talking Book Publishing as we reunite with one of our first guests, Ivor Davis, a seasoned writer with a remarkable career from the '60s to the present day. Kathleen and Adanna are thrilled to delve into Ivor's publishing journey, covering his experiences with traditional publishing through an agent and his exciting venture into self-p...

Send us Fan Mail On eBook Promotions In this episode, Kathleen and Adanna delve into eBook promotion—a crucial aspect of book marketing. They explore why it is necessary, how to identify the most effective strategies within your budget, and whether converting your book into an eBook is financially viable. With their extensive marketing expertise, they offer insights into the lucrative eBook market...

Send us Fan Mail Discovering Zealandia: A Geologist's Antarctic Odyssey Join Kathleen and Adanna as they welcome geologist and author Bruce Luyendyk to discuss his upcoming memoir, Mighty Bad Land, available May 30. In this engaging episode, Bruce shares his experiences during his first scientific expedition to Antarctica, where he and his five-person team embarked on a six-week geology quest...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Talking Book Publishing with Kathleen and Adanna, we continue with part three and our final installment of The LA Times Festival of Books series showcasing more talented authors and publishers in the Writers & Publishers Network (WPN) booth, which has a diverse group of individuals this year with a book for everyone.  Join us as we chat with Patricia Cochee...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to Talking Book Publishing with Kathleen and Adanna–and part two of our LA Times Festival of Books (LATFB) series. We're excited to highlight more authors and their books, Kimberly Davis Basso, Tonia Shimin, Jacob Kilgore, and Vibiana Aparicio-Chamberlin. These four will join us at the festival as part of the Writers & Publishers Network (WPN) booth. This yea...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Talking Book Publishing Podcast with Kathleen and Adanna! Join us for part one of our special series for the 2023 LA Times Festival of Books (LATFB). We are thrilled to share our exclusive interviews with three amazing authors: Susan Hartzler, Gordon Blitz, and Dale Arenson. Hear them discuss their books and their writing process. Be sure to meet our guests in perso...

Send us Fan Mail On Award-winning series writing In this episode of Talking Book Publishing, Kathleen and Adanna sit down with award-winning author H. Mitchell Caldwell to discuss his newest book, Cost of Deceit . Caldwell shares his journey to becoming a published author and the inspiration behind his latest work. He also speaks on the importance of creating characters that readers can relate to...

Send us Fan Mail On Author Branding Kathleen and Adanna discuss author branding in this episode of Talking Book Publishing. And why it's essential to start thinking of what that means for you early in your book journey.  Many people believe branding is for companies that have services and products to sell. But guess what? That's you. As an author, you are selling a product, your book, bu...

Send us Fan Mail The Way of Memoir A memoir could be the most important thing you ever try to write. It's not an easy journey. It takes courage and introspection, and well some grasp of your memories. In this episode, the storied Catherine Ann Jones joins Kathleen and Adanna to discuss the craft of a memoir. Catherine delivers tons of information on building your story. Even when you think, &...

Send us Fan Mail Amazon and community-based marketing  What does a successful marketing campaign take to make you a bestselling author? Today's Talking Book Publishing’s guest is Steve Kidd. He's a marketing guru starting out in the early days of internet marketing and the author of twenty books. He walks listeners through some key points in using Amazon and the importance of building an...

Send us Fan Mail A novel is its own little miracle... In an episode on craft, Kathleen and Adanna talk with author Stephanie Kemler about the process of world-building in fiction. Stephanie is the author of Bloodborn and the soon-to-release Bloodmad coming Valentine’s Day 2023. Stephanie created an extensive world in this vampire duet series. She has taken vampire lore and thrown out most of what...

Send us Fan Mail One in four readers is listening... There are so many platforms to get your book into the hands of readers. But how do you choose where to put your money as a self or indie-published author? The current audiobook industry is raking in over $16b a year. Our guest today, on the first episode of season three, is Scott Ellis. He's created a business around getting your books narr...