#103 - Succeeding as an Indie Publisher with Kevin J. Anderson
Release Date: 02/27/2018
#340 – Writing a Road Trip Romance Novel with Alison Cochrun
Kobo Writing Life Podcast
In this episode, we are joined by author Alison Cochrun, writer of the best-selling romance novels and . Her latest work, , is a “new queer rom-com following once childhood best friends forced together to drive their former teacher across the country.” is available now from Simon & Schuster Canada! We had a great time hearing about Alison’s journey to becoming an author after being a full-time high school English teacher, the ups and downs of publishing, being inspired to write a story based on personal experience, how Alison incorporates humour into her books, how she writes...
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#339 – Plotting a Dark Romance Novel with J. L. Drake
Kobo Writing Life Podcast
In this week’s episode, we spoke to Jodi Drake, a bestselling author who writes multiple series under the name J.L. Drake! Jodi’s series span over thirty books, and these include the , , and her latest, , which begins with – available to read now! For more info on her series, check out her . Jodi spoke to us about her writing career, writing dark romance, what drew her to dark romance, how she plots her novels, how she uses her “murder board” to keep track of all her characters and plotlines, and much, much more! Jodi gave us many great insights into what it’s like being a...
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#338 – Writing Women's Action-Adventure Novels with Bethany Maines
Kobo Writing Life Podcast
In this episode, we spoke to award-winning author Bethany Maines, whose romance-fuelled action-adventure novels include and , among many others. Bethany is a multi-genre author who has written in many genres and sub-genres, including action-adventure, mystery and suspense, science fiction and paranormal romance. She’s also a hybrid author who has experience working with traditional publishing houses as well as independently publishing her work! And, further, she has also written short stories and screenplays, including a screenplay that was recently turned into a short film. Bethany had a...
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#337 – Marketing Advice for Indie Authors with Kiki Chatfield
Kobo Writing Life Podcast
In this episode, we are joined by Kiki Chatfield, CEO and founder of . Kiki spoke with us about her PR company, why she founded it, her best marketing tips for authors, the conference she runs, , and so much more! Kiki is always open to hearing from readers and authors alike and is enthusiastic about helping others as much as she can. She had so much great advice to offer during our conversation. If you’re interested in scheduling a free 15-minute chat with Kiki to see what she and The Next Step PR can do for you, check out her booking calendar ! Kiki recently celebrated her 10th year...
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#336 – Mental Health, Queer Narratives and More with Emily Austin
Kobo Writing Life Podcast
In this episode, we are joined by best-selling Canadian author Emily Austin, whose debut novel was nominated for the Stephen Leacock Award for Humour, to discuss her latest release, ! This title is available today and was one of our top reads of last year – we were so grateful to received ARCs of this must-read new release. Emily also has a poetry collection, Gay Girl Prayers, coming out next year, so be sure to add that one to your TBR list, too! is available now from Simon & Schuster Canada and wherever you get your books, eBook and otherwise! We spoke to Emily about her writing...
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#335 – Writing Best-Selling Hockey Romance with Becka Mack
Kobo Writing Life Podcast
In this episode, we are joined by best-selling author of the book series that became a TikTok sensation, ! is a steamy, romantic hockey romance trilogy that have taken Booktok (the bookish side of TikTok) by storm. We were so excited to talk to Becka and hear all about her writing journey, the realities of both self-publishing and traditional publishing, and, of course, to get a sneak peek at what she’s working on next. Not only that, but we talked about her publishing journey, her path to becoming a writer, hockey romance, writing hockey romance as a Canadian, discussions of our...
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#334 – All About Writing Retreats with Lisa Shaughnessy
Kobo Writing Life Podcast
In this episode, we are joined by Lisa Shaughnessy, founder of and creator of . The Writing Retreat Sampler is a series of virtual events that help writers find writing retreats that best suit their writing and publishing goals, and The Writing Retreat Directory is a free directory that features more info on writing retreats across the globe! We have a great conversation with Lisa about all things to do with writing retreats, and how writing retreats can really be a boon to authors. Lisa also tells us how she started her business, what inspired her to create a writing retreat directory,...
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#333 – The Year in Review with the Kobo Writing Life Team
Kobo Writing Life Podcast
In this episode, we sat down as a team to talk about everything do with Kobo Writing Life that took place over the last year! KWL Director Tara, Author Engagement Manager Laura, Promotions Specialist Rachel, Kobo Originals Lead and Content Coordinator Vanessa and Content Coordinator Terrence all shared highlights from their work in 2023, including insights into Kobo Plus, the , , translations, we attended, the , promotional offerings, and much, much more! We also chatted about what to expect from us next year, including some exciting hints as to what’s to come. Plus, don’t miss out on...
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#332 – Writing a Small-town Sports Romance with Elena Armas
Kobo Writing Life Podcast
In this episode, we are joined by New York Times and international bestselling author Elena Armas, author of and ! Elena is a life-long romance fan who got started writing and publishing three years ago. We chat with her about her latest rom-com romp, , which is a small-town, contemporary sports romance between a soccer exec and a former soccer star who band together over the summer to help coach a struggling children’s soccer team. Get ready for a lot of laughs and a lot of love in this one! is available now from and wherever books are sold. Learn more about Elena on her , and follow her...
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#331 – Believing in Your Readers with Bethany Lopez
Kobo Writing Life Podcast
In this episode, we are joined by , a USA Today best-selling, multi-genre author who has written over thirty books! Bethany is a prolific author with multiple ongoing contemporary romance series to her name, as well as several paranormal romance series under the pen name ! Her latest release on Kobo is a box set of her popular series, , available now. Bethany tells us about her career as an author, getting started in YA fiction before transitioning to new adult romance, the changes she has seen in the indie publishing landscape, how she uses her newsletter, how she markets her books, all...
info_outlineJoin Chrissy Munroe as she interviews best-selling science-fiction author, Kevin J. Anderson. KJA gives listeners a peek into his life as he juggles writing, editing, and running his own publishing company, Wordfire Press. All while working towards completing his Master’s degree.