SPA Girls Podcast
Each week the SPA Girls provide information, tips and honest advice on self publishing for indie authors. Hosted by four experienced self-publishing writers, we provide a mix of interviews, craft shows, and marketing information that will help you start your self-publishing journey. Join us today!
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SPA Girls Podcast - EP546 - Interview with LUCY SCORE: Breaking Out / Advice For New Authors
03/31/2026
SPA Girls Podcast - EP546 - Interview with LUCY SCORE: Breaking Out / Advice For New Authors
She's back! NYT #1 Bestseller, Lucy Score last joined us back in March 2021 , before launched her into the stratosphere! In this episode, Lucy talks about what her breakout moment actually looked like from the inside, how she's navigated the shift from working author to household name (and instant #1 NYT Bestseller), and what's stayed surprisingly the same. We dig into the practical stuff , including her evolving covers, brand-building, the Riley Thorn series, and advice for emerging authors. Plus the mindset it takes to keep showing up at the page when the pressure (and the audience) keeps growing. Lucy is just as genuine and delightful behind the scenes as she is in public, and we couldn’t be more thrilled for her success (and why this is the third time she’s been on the show!). Whether you’re deep in your publishing journey or just getting started, this honest, fun and inspiring conversation is a must-listen (or watch). About Lucy Lucy Score is an instant #1 New York Times bestselling author of contemporary romance. She grew up in a literary family who insisted that the dinner table was for reading and earned a degree in journalism. Her books have been translated into thirty languages and her international bestseller Things We Never Got Over has been optioned for television. She writes full-time from the Pennsylvania home she and Mr. Lucy share. When not spending hours crafting unforgettable characters, Lucy can be found reading books other people wrote, snacking, and sometimes even working out. 💗 The SPA Girls podcast is sponsored by everyone who supports us on Patreon. Thank you so much, we love our listeners and our patrons! ⭐ Join us at the $10 tier, and you'll be invited to our private Self-Publishing Mastermind group for authors, where we discuss all things self-publishing, marketing and writing PLUS answer all your burning questions. All the info is at
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SPA Girls Podcast - EP545 - Six Figure Short Romance Success with Sadie King (Classic Replay)
03/24/2026
SPA Girls Podcast - EP545 - Six Figure Short Romance Success with Sadie King (Classic Replay)
Classic replay of an inspiring episode we recorded in August '23 with SADIE KING, a hugely successful author of more than 120 short romances. *** USA Today Bestseller, Sadie King has grown her publishing business from zero to six figures in less than four years, writing short instalove romances. Knowing her reader’s journey is vital to her success. In this episode we discuss Sadie’s: short romance publishing strategy rapid release strategy targeted wordcounts for Amazon Kindle’s 60m, 90m and 2 hour reads categories Techniques for writing short fiction Gaining visibility especially when you’re just starting out Keep readers hooked from one book to the next Crafting a funnel for readers. Must-have scenes in short romance Making paid advertising work for short fiction Sadie’s “must have” scenes for short romance: Quick meet cute Thrown together Get to the steam fast (1 – 3 steamy scenes) Conflict Resolution Epilogue She is currently writing 16k – 20k words with 1500 words (approx) per chapter; 2.99 price point Resources mentioned: Sadie’s non-fiction book, Writing Short Romance for Pleasure & Profit, is a must-read for those writing short romance. About Sadie King Sadie King is a USA Today Best Selling Author of over 120 short and steamy romance books and novellas. She loves to write about military heroes and the sassy curvy women who steal their hearts. Sadie lives in New Zealand with her ex-military husband and raucous young son. When she’s not writing she loves catching waves with her son, hanging out at the beach, and drinking good wine, preferably with a book in hand. Visit 🔗 CONNECT WITH THE SPA GIRLS: 🌐 Website & free self-publishing resources: 🎧 Subscribe to our weekly episodes on your favourite podcast app — search "SPA Girls Podcast" 💗 This podcast is supported by our amazing Patreon community! ⭐ Join at the $10 tier for access to our private Self-Publishing Mastermind group where we discuss marketing, writing, and answer your burning questions: #WritingCommunity #WritingPodcast
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SPA Girls Podcast - EP544 - How To Harness Trends And Sell More Books
03/17/2026
SPA Girls Podcast - EP544 - How To Harness Trends And Sell More Books
From incorporating popular tropes to social media trends, the SPA Girls have a robust discussion around what they're doing to harness trends to reach more readers and sell more books! Links mentioned: Melanie Harlow's Harlot Authors group The Bestseller Code: Anatomy of the Blockbuster Novel by Jodie Archer and Matthew L Jockers Theodora Taylor's Substack Lillian Lark 🔗 CONNECT WITH THE SPA GIRLS: 🌐 Website & free self-publishing resources: 🎧 Subscribe to our weekly episodes on your favourite podcast app — search "SPA Girls Podcast" 💗 This podcast is supported by our amazing Patreon community! ⭐ Join at the $10 tier for access to our private Self-Publishing Mastermind group where we discuss marketing, writing, and answer your burning questions: #WritingCommunity #WritingPodcast
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SPA Girls Podcast - EP543 - Use Brain Science to Hook Readers From the Very First Sentence with Lisa Cron (Classic Replay)
03/12/2026
SPA Girls Podcast - EP543 - Use Brain Science to Hook Readers From the Very First Sentence with Lisa Cron (Classic Replay)
Want to hook your readers from the very first sentence? In this classic replay, story coach joins the SPA Girls to talk about using brain science to write riveting novels that keep readers turning pages. Lisa is the author of Wired for Story, Story Genius, and Story or Die — all published by Ten Speed Press. Lisa explains what readers' brains actually crave from a story, why both pantsing and plotting can lead writers astray, and how to build emotional urgency from page one. If you've ever wasted months on pages that go nowhere, this episode will change how you think about story structure. In this episode we discuss: What brain science reveals about why readers keep (or stop) turning pages Why plotting and pantsing both fail writers — and what to do instead How to build a riveting novel from the inside out Creating emotional urgency that hooks readers from the first sentence About Lisa Cron: Lisa Cron is a story coach, UCLA Extension Writers' Program instructor, and former story consultant for Warner Brothers. Find Lisa and her books at wiredforstory.com 🔗 CONNECT WITH THE SPA GIRLS: 🌐 Website & free self-publishing resources: 🎧 Subscribe to our weekly episodes on your favourite podcast app — search "SPA Girls Podcast" 💗 This podcast is supported by our amazing Patreon community! ⭐ Join at the $10 tier for access to our private Self-Publishing Mastermind group where we discuss marketing, writing, and answer your burning questions: #WritingCommunity #WritingPodcast
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SPA Girls Podcast - EP542 - AI Assistance For Authors with Alessandra Torre
03/04/2026
SPA Girls Podcast - EP542 - AI Assistance For Authors with Alessandra Torre
AI is a hot discussion point in the author community these days, and we're joined again by bestselling author and educator, , to help us unpack this topic. At the outset, we acknowledge that this is a difficult topic to cover. From feeling fear to excitement and everything in between, authors cannot deny the reality of the new technologies arriving (and the "new language" around it which can be confusing.) So we start by asking how Alessandra approaches AI use from her perspective as an indie author who has written and published more than 35 books over many years, founded Inkers Con and is the CEO of Authors AI. She shares her definition of generative AI, assistive AI and responsibility, and how authors could use it for non-creative assistance. This is a meaty episode and one we hope listeners will take something from no matter how they feel about the topic and we're grateful to Alessandra for joining us! About Alessandra Alessandra Torre is a New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of over 35 novels, and does not use AI to write. However she does have some great ideas for using AI tools to help with the marketing specializing in contemporary romance and domestic suspense, more recently writing as A.R. Torre. She is a prominent hybrid author, speaker, and founder of Inkers Con and the CEO of Authors AI. Resources mentioned: The Bestseller Code: Anatomy Of The Blockbuster Novel by Jodie Archer and Matthew L Jockers Fiction Analysis Tool Marlowe AI Brave New Bookshelf Podcast Inkers Con 💗 The SPA Girls podcast is sponsored by everyone who supports us on Patreon. Thank you so much, we love our listeners and our patrons! ⭐ Join us at the $10 tier, and you'll be invited to our private Self-Publishing Mastermind group for authors, where we discuss all things self-publishing, marketing and writing PLUS answer all your burning questions. All the info is at ✍️ Visit for our FREE self-publishing resources, podcast episodes and info 😊Watch our weekly show on YouTube @spagirlspodcast Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen, so you don’t miss an episode!
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SPA Girls Podcast - EP541 - Interview with Kaye Kennedy : Launch To Success (Classic Replay)
02/24/2026
SPA Girls Podcast - EP541 - Interview with Kaye Kennedy : Launch To Success (Classic Replay)
Well worth a re-listen, this episode was originally recorded a few years ago when romance and romantic suspense author, Kaye Kennedy, scaled her author business from zero to a million page reads in just six months. Kaye utilized her business skills to launch in a focussed way that was truly inspiring (then and now). Kaye has continued publishing with incredible success and has also added being an author coach and psychic medium to her impressive resume! See our original show notes here: About Kaye Kaye Kennedy is the author of contemporary romance and romantic suspense novels featuring everyday heroes who love hard and make love harder. If you like steamy and soulful reads that will break your heart and put it back together again, then her stories are for you. Kaye is an author coach and psychic medium by day and a romance novelist by night! She wrote her first book in the fourth grade, filling a marble notebook, and hooking her on creative writing. She earned her degree in English Literature and taught college composition & literature classes before switching gears entirely and becoming an entrepreneur, starting several businesses. Having always been a voracious reader, devouring three to four books per week, Kaye knew it would only be a matter of time before she saw her name on a book's byline. If you're an author who is looking to level up, Kaye can help you get there by offering divine guidance and by removing energetic blockages that may be holding you back. Not only is Kaye an author, she's a psychic medium, personal and professional development coach, Reiki Master, and an ordained minister. With over ten years of experience, she has performed more than a thousand readings for people all over the world. Her additional certifications in Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP), Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT - Tapping), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) give her a breadth of skills to utilize in order to best assist her clients. In addition, Kaye has been an entrepreneur in various industries for nearly fifteen years. Her experience led her to become a business development and branding coach for numerous small businesses. For the past 3 years, she has been working almost exclusively with authors. While originally from New York, Kaye has lived in New Hampshire and Florida, but now calls Connecticut home. She is battling an invisible illness and resides with her rescue mutt turned service dog, Zeus, who is a character in . When she isn't writing, she's out paddling on the water, indulging in a beach read, checking out a brewery, or feeding her wanderlust. Find her at: 💗 The SPA Girls podcast is sponsored by everyone who supports us on Patreon. Thank you so much, we love our listeners and our patrons! ⭐ Join us at the $10 tier, and you'll be invited to our private Self-Publishing Mastermind group for authors, where we discuss all things self-publishing, marketing and writing PLUS answer all your burning questions. All the info is at ✍️ Visit for our FREE self-publishing resources, podcast episodes and info 😊Watch our weekly show on YouTube @spagirlspodcast Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen, so you don’t miss an episode!
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SPA Girls Podcast - EP540 - The Inflexion Point for Authors with Nicholas Erik (Part Two)
02/18/2026
SPA Girls Podcast - EP540 - The Inflexion Point for Authors with Nicholas Erik (Part Two)
Part Two of Two "Currently .... we're at a unique industry-wide inflection point. Whether you're a new or established author doesn't matter. You have the opportunity to grow your career much faster than under normal circumstances." ~ Nicholas Erik joins us again with fantastic insight into the impact technology is having on the publishing world — right down to us as individual authors. Now this isn't a pro or anti AI episode — it's about understanding how we as authors can adapt to these technology shifts, overcome our pain points through technology, and how the companies we're dealing with on a day-to-day basis are utilizing it. Nick makes a really compelling case that the next three years could be a once-in-a-career moment to level up, and he's got this beautifully simple framework for cutting through the noise and focusing on what actually moves the needle. And we had so much to talk about that — for the first time in a long time — we've split this into two episodes, because we didn't want to cut a single thing. Whether you're building to six figures or already there and wondering what's next, this one's for you. Make sure to sign up for Nick's free 80/20 Book Marketing newsletter here: Links / Resources Mentioned: Claude.ai Adobe Firefly Nick’s previous SPA Girls Episode - About Nicholas Erik Nicholas Erik is an experienced indie science fiction author with more than 20 fiction books to his name. But he’s also a very savvy marketer who writes comprehensive guides for authors (such as the Ultimate Guide to Book Marketing and the Ultimate Guide to Author Productivity) as well as offering courses on how to sell more books, build your fanbase and be more productive. Find him at NicholasErik.com 💗 The SPA Girls podcast is sponsored by everyone who supports us on Patreon. Thank you so much, we love our listeners and our patrons! ⭐ Join us at the $10 tier, and you'll be invited to our private Self-Publishing Mastermind group for authors, where we discuss all things self-publishing, marketing and writing PLUS answer all your burning questions. All the info is at ✍️ Visit for our FREE self-publishing resources, podcast episodes and info 😊Watch our weekly show on YouTube @spagirlspodcast Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen, so you don’t miss an episode!
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SPA Girls Podcast - EP539 - Interview with Nicholas Erik Part One - The Inflexion Point For Authors
02/11/2026
SPA Girls Podcast - EP539 - Interview with Nicholas Erik Part One - The Inflexion Point For Authors
PART ONE OF TWO "Currently .... we're at a unique industry-wide inflection point. Whether you're a new or established author doesn't matter. You have the opportunity to grow your career much faster than under normal circumstances." ~ Nicholas Erik joins us again with fantastic insight into the impact technology is having on the publishing world — right down to us as individual authors. Now this isn't a pro or anti AI episode — it's about understanding how we as authors can adapt to these technology shifts, overcome our pain points through technology, and how the companies we're dealing with on a day-to-day basis are utilizing it. Nick makes a really compelling case that the next three years could be a once-in-a-career moment to level up, and he's got this beautifully simple framework for cutting through the noise and focusing on what actually moves the needle. And we had so much to talk about that — for the first time in a long time — we've split this into two episodes, because we didn't want to cut a single thing. Whether you're building to six figures or already there and wondering what's next, this one's for you. Make sure to sign up for Nick's free 80/20 Book Marketing newsletter here: Links / Resources Mentioned: Claude.ai Adobe Firefly Nick’s previous SPA Girls Episode - About Nicholas Erik Nicholas Erik is an experienced indie science fiction author with more than 20 fiction books to his name. But he’s also a very savvy marketer who writes comprehensive guides for authors (such as the Ultimate Guide to Book Marketing and the Ultimate Guide to Author Productivity) as well as offering courses on how to sell more books, build your fanbase and be more productive. Find him at NicholasErik.com 💗 The SPA Girls podcast is sponsored by everyone who supports us on Patreon. Thank you so much, we love our listeners and our patrons! ⭐ Join us at the $10 tier, and you'll be invited to our private Self-Publishing Mastermind group for authors, where we discuss all things self-publishing, marketing and writing PLUS answer all your burning questions. All the info is at ✍️ Visit for our FREE self-publishing resources, podcast episodes and info 😊Watch our weekly show on YouTube @spagirlspodcast Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen, so you don’t miss an episode!
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SPA Girls Podcast - EP538 - Networking For Authors with Celeste Barclay (Classic Replay)
02/03/2026
SPA Girls Podcast - EP538 - Networking For Authors with Celeste Barclay (Classic Replay)
A lot of us are introverts and the idea of "networking" gives us chills (and not in a good way). Historical Romance author, Celeste Barclay, recorded this show with us a few years ago. Her advice is just as relevant now, as building your author community will help ride out the ups and downs of this wild self-publishing ride! Celeste Barclay books combine history and heat. She has a created a connected world that brings all her series together, so readers never have to say goodbye to their favorite characters. Before becoming a full-time author, Celeste was a Social Studies and English teacher. She holds degrees in International Affairs (BA), Teaching Secondary Social Science (MAT), and Political Management (MPS). She channels that knowledge into creating rich historical romances that bring the steam. She also a speaker and teaches writing and publishing as well as working with with aspiring and emerging authors to bring their publishing goals to life. It was the third book in her first series which really took off and she's been incredibly successful ever since. Celeste says her Author Village "made her career" and today she talks to us about what that means to her, how to find and build your own village, and why it's so important. Celeste defines her Author Village as her own network of fellow author peers who lend friendship, support, feedback, writing and business advice. They’re like-minded people who she trusts and respects. What a village offers: - anthology opportunities - increased business - newsletter swaps, Facebook group takeovers, etc Some ways to find your author village: attend in-person author events and signings and conferences Join author Facebook groups such as Millionaire Author Mastermind (), or Renee Rose's - Abundance Mindset For Authors () To find more, search within Facebook for your own genre group Find Celeste at: 💗 The SPA Girls podcast is sponsored by everyone who supports us on Patreon. Thank you so much, we love our listeners and our patrons! ⭐ Join us at the $10 tier, and you'll be invited to our private Self-Publishing Mastermind group for authors, where we discuss all things self-publishing, marketing and writing PLUS answer all your burning questions. All the info is at ✍️ Visit for our FREE self-publishing resources, podcast episodes and info 😊Watch our weekly show on YouTube @spagirlspodcast Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen, so you don’t miss an episode!
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SPA Girls Podcast - EP537 - Get Your Amazon Strategy Right - with Janet Margot
01/28/2026
SPA Girls Podcast - EP537 - Get Your Amazon Strategy Right - with Janet Margot
We are delighted to welcome book ads and strategy consultant for authors & publishers, Janet Margot, to talk all things Amazon Strategy for Authors including approaching it with the right mindset. Janet covers best practices for building a solid Amazon strategy for authors, metadata, packaging inside and out, when and how to start Amazon Ads and the “ads advice” she sees that is the opposite of helpful to indies. ”Amazon ads are a feedback loop: what Amazon thinks and what customers think about your book” ~ Janet Margot About Janet Margot Janet doesn't just understand the Amazon Ads platform—she helped build it. During her ten-year tenure at Amazon, she owned the advertiser experience for books and spearheaded its international expansion. Today, Janet leads Book Geeks Media, where she translates elite tech algorithms into actionable growth for independent authors. By combining a decades-long media career (Condé Nast, Lonely Planet) with insider platform knowledge, she provides authors with a data-driven "unfair advantage" that few others can claim. Website: 💗 The SPA Girls podcast is sponsored by everyone who supports us on Patreon. Thank you so much, we love our listeners and our patrons! ⭐ Join us at the $10 tier, and you'll be invited to our private Self-Publishing Mastermind group for authors, where we discuss all things self-publishing, marketing and writing PLUS answer all your burning questions. All the info is at ✍️ Visit for our FREE self-publishing resources, podcast episodes and info 😊Watch our weekly show on YouTube @spagirlspodcast Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen, so you don’t miss an episode!
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SPA Girls Podcast - EP536 - Writing Cozy Mysteries - with Nancy J. Cohen (Classic Replay)
01/21/2026
SPA Girls Podcast - EP536 - Writing Cozy Mysteries - with Nancy J. Cohen (Classic Replay)
Have you always wanted to write a cozy mystery but don't know where to start? This classic replay we recorded a few years back with Nancy J. Cohen will get you going! Cozy Mysteries are hugely popular with readers and authors alike, and Nancy J. Cohen shares her fantastic advice for writing the successful cozy. Alongside her fiction, Nancy has also written the acclaimed “how to” for cozies “Writing The Cozy Mystery”, so we’re thrilled she agreed to give us the scoop on all things cozy. ABOUT NANCY: Nancy J. Cohen writes the Bad Hair Day Mysteries featuring South Florida hairstylist Marla Vail. These books have won numerous awards along with her nonfiction titles, Writing the Cozy Mystery and A Bad Hair Day Cookbook. Active in the writing community, Nancy is a past president of Florida Romance Writers and Mystery Writers of America, Florida Chapter. When not busy writing, she enjoys cooking, fine dining, cruising and visiting Disney World. Visit her at 💗 The SPA Girls podcast is sponsored by everyone who supports us on Patreon. Thank you so much, we love our listeners and our patrons! ⭐ Join us at the $10 tier, and you'll be invited to our private Self-Publishing Mastermind group for authors, where we discuss all things self-publishing, marketing and writing PLUS answer all your burning questions. All the info is at ✍️ Visit for our FREE self-publishing resources, podcast episodes and info 😊Watch our weekly show on YouTube @spagirlspodcast Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen, so you don’t miss an episode!
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SPA Girls Podcast - EP535 - Managing Your Author Business - with Lorna K. Bailey
01/13/2026
SPA Girls Podcast - EP535 - Managing Your Author Business - with Lorna K. Bailey
Getting Organized: Business Systems For Authors with Lorna K. Bailey Self-published a book? Congratulations you’re now running an author business (whether you want to or not). Whether you have 5 books or 50, being an author is a LOT of plate-juggling. This episode we talk to the amazing Lorna K Bailey who as worked with bestselling authors and entrepreneurs, helping them organise and systemize their processes so they can manage their energy, focus on what they do best: creating and building their career. This is a packed episode with a lot of great tips on systems, strategies and processes including: How to know when you’re ready to hire help How to find the right VA for you The difference between energy management and time management Building Systems Yourself To Maximize Efficiency and Minimize Your Stress Tools to use About Lorna K Bailey Lorna Bailey has been an Executive Virtual Assistant since 2014 working behind the scenes for bestselling authors and entrepreneurs including Dave Chesson (Kindlepreneur, Publisher Rocket, Atticus) to help them grow but thrive in their business. Lorna knows many authors struggle with systems, organization, and the business side of being a writer. She’s seen what actually works to get books into readers’ hands and to build sustainable writing careers. Now, she focuses on teaching authors how to: Work effectively with assistants Create simple systems and processes to free up time Shift into the mindset of a healthy, entrepreneurial author In short, she helps writers stop drowning in the “business stuff” so they can get back to what they love most: writing! Find her at Resources mentioned Lorna’s course: Indie Author Empire 20Booksto50K Facebook Group Notion Trello 💗 The SPA Girls podcast is sponsored by everyone who supports us on Patreon. Thank you so much, we love our listeners and our patrons! ⭐ Join us at the $10 tier, and you'll be invited to our private Self-Publishing Mastermind group for authors, where we discuss all things self-publishing, marketing and writing PLUS answer all your burning questions. All the info is at ✍️ Visit for our FREE self-publishing resources, podcast episodes and info 😊Watch our weekly show on YouTube @spagirlspodcast Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen, so you don’t miss an episode!
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SPA Girls Podcast - EP534 - How To Develop A Success Mindset with Amira Alvarez (Classic Replay)
01/06/2026
SPA Girls Podcast - EP534 - How To Develop A Success Mindset with Amira Alvarez (Classic Replay)
Amira Alvarez is the founder and CEO of The Unstoppable Woman, a global coaching company helping entrepreneurs, empire builders, athletes, creatives, and rising stars in all fields achieve their dreams and goals in record time. This classic replay of an interview we originally recorded in August 2020 is just what we need to get our mindset right for the new year and how to be productive without burning ourselves out! As someone who has made a quantum leap (going from barely making 6-figures to making $700k in one year, then onto 7-figures) and has lived to tell about it, Amira knows exactly what tactical strategies and mindset shifts are required to get out of your own way, live life on your own terms, and master the art of achieving any goal you set your mind to. Learn more about Amira at: 💗 The SPA Girls podcast is sponsored by everyone who supports us on Patreon. Thank you so much, we love our listeners and our patrons! ⭐ Join us at the $10 tier, and you'll be invited to our private Self-Publishing Mastermind group for authors, where we discuss all things self-publishing, marketing and writing PLUS answer all your burning questions. All the info is at ✍️ Visit for our FREE self-publishing resources, podcast episodes and info 😊Watch our weekly show on YouTube @spagirlspodcast Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen, so you don’t miss an episode!
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SPA Girls Podcast - EP533 - New Year Resolutions
12/30/2025
SPA Girls Podcast - EP533 - New Year Resolutions
Happy New Year from The SPA Girls! 🎉 Whether you wrote one chapter or one hundred in 2025, we're so proud of you. Here's to fresh pages, new stories, and another year of chasing your author dreams together. Let's make 2026 your best publishing year yet! 💗 The SPA Girls podcast is sponsored by everyone who supports us on Patreon. Thank you so much, we love our listeners and our patrons! ⭐ Join us at the $10 tier, and you'll be invited to our private Self-Publishing Mastermind group for authors, where we discuss all things self-publishing, marketing and writing PLUS answer all your burning questions. All the info is at ✍️ Visit for our FREE self-publishing resources, podcast episodes and info 😊Watch our weekly show on YouTube @spagirlspodcast Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen, so you don’t miss an episode!
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SPA Girls Podcast - EP532 - Our 2025 Publishing Naughty & Nice List
12/24/2025
SPA Girls Podcast - EP532 - Our 2025 Publishing Naughty & Nice List
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the SPA Girls! It's time to check off our 2025 Publishing Naughty or Nice list for what worked, and what really didn't! 💗 The SPA Girls podcast is sponsored by everyone who supports us on Patreon. Thank you so much, we love our listeners and our patrons! ⭐ Join us at the $10 tier, and you'll be invited to our private Self-Publishing Mastermind group for authors, where we discuss all things self-publishing, marketing and writing PLUS answer all your burning questions. All the info is at ✍️ Visit for our FREE self-publishing resources, podcast episodes and info 😊Watch our weekly show on YouTube @spagirlspodcast Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen, so you don’t miss an episode!
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SPA Girls Podcast - EP531 - Interview with Lee Savino: Millionaire Author Mindset (Classic Replay)
12/16/2025
SPA Girls Podcast - EP531 - Interview with Lee Savino: Millionaire Author Mindset (Classic Replay)
Lee Savino is a whirlwind of positive energy, and this classic replay of an episode we recorded with her a few years ago will inspire and motivate you - we guarantee it! Lee Savino is a seven-figure romance author with multiple USA Today and Top 100 Amazon bestsellers who also has coached multiple authors. She has extensive expertise in selling direct, going wide, rapid releasing, and branding, as well as less commonly explored (but extremely lucrative) areas such as translations. Lee's website: Join her Facebook group Listen to Courses: 💗 The SPA Girls podcast is sponsored by everyone who supports us on Patreon. Thank you so much, we love our listeners and our patrons! ⭐ Join us at the $10 tier, and you'll be invited to our private Self-Publishing Mastermind group for authors, where we discuss all things self-publishing, marketing and writing PLUS answer all your burning questions. All the info is at ✍️ Visit for our FREE self-publishing resources, podcast episodes and info 😊Watch our weekly show on YouTube @spagirlspodcast Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen, so you don’t miss an episode!
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SPA Girls Podcast - EP530 - Interview with Lucy Monroe: From Trad To Indie
12/10/2025
SPA Girls Podcast - EP530 - Interview with Lucy Monroe: From Trad To Indie
From Traditional To Indie - USA Today Bestseller Lucy Monroe shares her publishing journey, mindset and marketing wisdom, and business strategy advice - especially useful for rolling with the publishing-world ups and downs! About Lucy With more than 12.5 million copies of my books in print worldwide, Lucy Monroe is an award-winning and USA Today bestselling author with over 90 published novels. After a long and fulfilling career in traditional publishing, she made the leap to indie—and has never looked back. The freedom to write the stories she loves (and that her readers devour!) has been an absolute joy. Her spicy Syndicate Rules mafia romance series is packed with morally gray alpha heroes, fierce heroines, and all the spice my characters demand. She writew contemporary, historical, and paranormal romance—some with suspense, all with heart, heat, and high emotion. A voracious reader, and a passionate romance fangirl, Lucy loves chatting books (hers or yours!) on social media. Find her at: Resources mentioned: Andi Durrant interview on Beyond The Booth Romance Writers of New Zealand Written Word Media Bookfunnel 💗 The SPA Girls podcast is sponsored by everyone who supports us on Patreon. Thank you so much, we love our listeners and our patrons! ⭐ Join us at the $10 tier, and you'll be invited to our private Self-Publishing Mastermind group for authors, where we discuss all things self-publishing, marketing and writing PLUS answer all your burning questions. All the info is at ✍️ Visit for our FREE self-publishing resources, podcast episodes and info 😊Watch our weekly show on YouTube @spagirlspodcast Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen, so you don’t miss an episode!
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SPA Girls Podcast - EP529 - Interview with Nalini Singh - Worldbuilding (Classic Replay)
12/03/2025
SPA Girls Podcast - EP529 - Interview with Nalini Singh - Worldbuilding (Classic Replay)
Every book you write is part of a world and you need to know as much as possible about the world before you start writing—but be prepared to pivot! So how do you build a fictional world (whether contemporary, paranormal, fantasy, or historical etc) that sets your story up well and captures readers imaginations? A long-time friend of the SPA Girls, Nalini Singh talked with us about worldbuilding in 2022 and her evergreen craft advice is just as relevant today! New York Times and internationally bestselling author of the Psy-Changeling and Guild Hunter series of paranormal romances, Nalini also writes New Zealand-set thrillers, the next one coming out in January 2026, Such A Perfect Family. Her contemporary romances include the Rock Kiss and Hard Play series, the latter of which revolves around a rugby-loving family in Auckland. Nalini's books have hit the New York Times, USA Today, Publishers Weekly, and Wall Street Journal Bestseller lists numerous times over the past two decades. The first book in her Psy-Changeling series, Slave to Sensation, was named as one of the New York Public Library’s 125 books from the last 125 years that inspire a lifelong love of reading. Born in Fiji and raised in New Zealand, Nalini was first published in 2003. Her books are both traditionally and indie published and have sold millions of copies worldwide with translations in multiple languages. Visit Nalini's website at and make sure to sign up for her newsletter to receive monthly reading goodies especially for subscribers. 💗 The SPA Girls podcast is sponsored by everyone who supports us on Patreon. Thank you so much, we love our listeners and our patrons! ⭐ Join us at the $10 tier, and you'll be invited to our private Self-Publishing Mastermind group for authors, where we discuss all things self-publishing, marketing and writing PLUS answer all your burning questions. All the info is at ✍️ Visit for our FREE self-publishing resources, podcast episodes and info 😊Watch our weekly show on YouTube @spagirlspodcast Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen, so you don’t miss an episode!
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SPA Girls Podcast - EP528 - Effortless Dictation with Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer
11/25/2025
SPA Girls Podcast - EP528 - Effortless Dictation with Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer
We’re delighted to welcome , historical fiction author and writing instructor. We’re diving into how dictation can totally transform the way you write: think faster drafts, more creative flow, and less stress on your body. Sarah has written 13 books solely by speaking words into her smartphone. Once she switched from typing her first drafts to dictating them, she doubled her writing speed. A tribal member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Sarah also shares her advice on writing Native American characters with truth and respect. About Sarah Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer is an award-winning historical fiction author and writing instructor. She’s published 19 books and is also the host of The Confident Fiction Author podcast. She’s been featured on The Creative Penn podcast, Jane Friedman’s blog, Writer’s Digest magazine, and at InkersCon 2025. Plus, of course, the SPA Girls Podcast! 😉She’s also taught over 800 fiction authors how to dictate their novels through her Dictation Bootcamp for Authors and Fictation™ Digital Courses. Sarah’s substack “The Five Minute Fictation Club” The Confident Author Podcast ”Fictation” - the art of dictating your fiction 💗 The SPA Girls podcast is sponsored by everyone who supports us on Patreon. Thank you so much, we love our listeners and our patrons! ⭐ Join us at the $10 tier, and you'll be invited to our private Self-Publishing Mastermind group for authors, where we discuss all things self-publishing, marketing and writing PLUS answer all your burning questions. All the info is at ✍️ Visit for our FREE self-publishing resources, podcast episodes and info 😊Watch our weekly show on YouTube @spagirlspodcast Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen, so you don’t miss an episode!
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SPA Girls Podcast - EP527 - Interview with Lucy Lennox, Writing MM Romance (Classic Replay)
11/19/2025
SPA Girls Podcast - EP527 - Interview with Lucy Lennox, Writing MM Romance (Classic Replay)
This is a fabulous classic replay of our interview with USA Today Bestseller, . Lucy saw extraordinary success straight out the gate, from when she first published her MM romance, Borrowing Blue, in November 2016. In fact, by her second month of publishing, Lucy was earning five figures per month! Since then, Lucy's books have soared the bestseller charts consistently and she's built an incredible career, publishing prolifically (despite a serious health challenge) and building a rabid audience for her sweet and steamy male/male gay romances. From release strategies, co-writing tips, MM romance tropes to Writing For Your Id and the power of romance beats, Lucy's honest, no-holds-barred advice will boost your mindset and your business. In fact, we know you'll come away just as inspired and motivated to get butt-in-chair-hands-on-keyboard we were from talking with Lucy! No matter what genre you write, this podcast is a must-listen, with something for everyone. About Lucy Lucy Lennox is the USA Today bestselling author of over fifty gay romance titles including the GoodReads Hall of Fame winner Wilde Love. Born and raised in the southeast USA, she is finally putting good use to that English Lit degree she earned before the turn of the century. Lucy enjoys naps, pizza, and procrastinating. She stays up way too late each night reading romance because it’s simply the best. For more information and to stay updated about future releases, sales and audio news and to grab some free and bonus reads, please sign up for Lucy’s author , or to stay in the know, join her exciting reader group, on Facebook. Lucy's website: 💗 The SPA Girls podcast is sponsored by everyone who supports us on Patreon. Thank you so much, we love our listeners and our patrons! ⭐ Join us at the $10 tier, and you'll be invited to our private Self-Publishing Mastermind group for authors, where we discuss all things self-publishing, marketing and writing PLUS answer all your burning questions. All the info is at ✍️ Visit for our FREE self-publishing resources, podcast episodes and info 😊Watch our weekly show on YouTube @spagirlspodcast Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen, so you don’t miss an episode!
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SPA Girls Podcast - EP526 - Interview with Stacia Stark, Amazon #1 Bestselling Romantasy Author
11/12/2025
SPA Girls Podcast - EP526 - Interview with Stacia Stark, Amazon #1 Bestselling Romantasy Author
In just a few years, gone from unknown new pen name to Amazon #1 Bestselling Author of Romantasy. She has also signed a major trad deal with Avon with her coming out in December 2025. Stacia is an inspiring guest who breaks down exactly how she approaches hybrid publishing, writing romantasy and meeting spice/story/trope expectations, how to find an agent and what to look out for when targeting a traditional publishing deal. About Stacia Stacia Stark is an Amazon #1 bestselling author of romantasy filled with found families, self-reliant heroines, and brooding, grumpy heroes. Her books have been translated into over 15 languages, her Kingdom of Lies series was nominated twice for Goodreads Choice Awards, and her traditionally published debut We Who Will Die releases with Avon in December 2025. Originally from New Zealand, Stacia Stark now lives in Chicago, which she adores during the summer and tolerates (or flees) during the winter. Find her at 💗 The SPA Girls podcast is sponsored by everyone who supports us on Patreon. Thank you so much, we love our listeners and our patrons! ⭐ Join us at the $10 tier, and you'll be invited to our private Self-Publishing Mastermind group for authors, where we discuss all things self-publishing, marketing and writing PLUS answer all your burning questions. All the info is at ✍️ Visit for our FREE self-publishing resources, podcast episodes and info 😊Watch our weekly show on YouTube @spagirlspodcast Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen, so you don’t miss an episode!
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SPA Girls Podcast - EP525 - Interview with Honey Phillips (Classic Replay)
11/05/2025
SPA Girls Podcast - EP525 - Interview with Honey Phillips (Classic Replay)
This is a classic replay of a very popular episode with USA Today Bestseller, s. Honey joined us in the SPA to talk about Science Fiction Romance – what it is, what are readers looking for, how she got started writing in it, and everything in between. Sci-Fi Romance is a distant cousin to Monster Romance (see episode 368 with Lillian Lark), and there are some similarities between the two genres, but Honey gives us a fascinating breakdown of the main expectations of SciFi Romance readers, and what she does to be so successful in the genre… and it’s not always what you’d expect! About Honey Phillips USA Today bestselling author Honey Phillips writes steamy science fiction romance about hot alien warriors and the Earth women they can’t resist. From abductions to invasions, the ride might be rough, but the end always satisfies. Honey wrote and illustrated her first book at the tender age of five. Her writing has improved since then. Her drawing skills, unfortunately, have not. She loves writing, reading, traveling, cooking, and drinking champagne – not necessarily in that order. Find her at ! 💖 The SPA Girls podcast is sponsored by everyone who supports us on Patreon. Thank you so much. We love our listeners and our patrons! Join us at the $10 tier, and you’ll be invited to our private Self-Publishing Mastermind group for authors, where we discuss all things self-publishing, marketing and writing PLUS answer all your questions. Come on in and join us; we’d love to see you there! Visit for our FREE self-publishing resources, podcast episodes and info
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SPA Girls Podcast - EP524 - Interview with Becca Syme : Planning, Priorities & Publishing
10/29/2025
SPA Girls Podcast - EP524 - Interview with Becca Syme : Planning, Priorities & Publishing
We’re thrilled to welcome back Becca Syme to the SPA to talk about Planning, reducing your Decision Fatigue, the difference between anxiety and intuition, and how to decide what publishing strategies work best for YOU. As a community, indie publishers are so fortunate to have Becca’s Clifton Strengths work and writer psychology understanding to help us navigate the chaos of publishing and prevent/overcome burnout. Becca’s upcoming Kickstarter (November 2025) Dear Writer You Still Need To Quit can be found here: If you’re listening to this after her kickstarter campaign has ended you can buy the book on all platforms. Find Becca’s podcast on all podcast apps and . About Becca Syme Becca Syme holds a master’s degree in transformational leadership and has been a success coach (primarily utilizing the Gallup Strengthsfinder®) for over fifteen years. She’s coached over 5,000 individual authors and creatives through her Write Better-Faster and Strengths for Writers classes & coaching cohorts: six- and seven-figure authors, major award winners, midlisters, and new authors alike. Becca is a firm believer that an individualized approach is the most effective, so she’s brought on other certified coaches who are also writers, to help coach even more writers to maximize their strengths. Becca's website: Resources mentioned: Quitcast EP7.32 “Why Can’t I Do It All Just This Once” Values Sort Googlesheet: Becca's interview with the in 2018 on how to write better, faster. 💗 The SPA Girls podcast is sponsored by everyone who supports us on Patreon. Thank you so much, we love our listeners and our patrons! ⭐ Join us at the $10 tier, and you'll be invited to our private Self-Publishing Mastermind group for authors, where we discuss all things self-publishing, marketing and writing PLUS answer all your burning questions. All the info is at ✍️ Visit for our FREE self-publishing resources, podcast episodes and info 😊Watch our weekly show on YouTube @spagirlspodcast Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen, so you don’t miss an episode!
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SPA Girls Podcast - EP523 - Mia Brody - Writing Short Romance (Classic Replay)
10/21/2025
SPA Girls Podcast - EP523 - Mia Brody - Writing Short Romance (Classic Replay)
Writing compelling short romance targeting the timed short reads categories (2 hours or less) is a real skill and this is a classic replay of one of the Queens of instalove / short romance: Mia Brody. No matter what length book you're writing, there is something in this episode for you, not least of all Mia's inspiring persistence working with health challenges and her incredible business savvy. She is one of those authors who is incredibly kind and generous in her advice to others, and we're delighted to replay this episode. Mia Brody is a romance author who loves big, bearded guys that are gruff on the outside and oh-so gooey on the inside. She writes swoon-worthy small town romances set in the fictional town of Courage County. She often writes characters that are disabled, chronically ill, or neurodivergent. Her own struggles with muscular dystrophy and anxiety inspire many of her stories. She's passionate about showing readers that happily ever after is possible for everyone. Get exclusive bonus scenes, early access to her latest books, and more when you sign up: Resources mentioned: Bookfunnel, Grit by Angela Duckworth, 💗 The SPA Girls podcast is sponsored by everyone who supports us on Patreon. Thank you so much, we love our listeners and our patrons! ⭐ Join us at the $10 tier, and you'll be invited to our private Self-Publishing Mastermind group for authors, where we discuss all things self-publishing, marketing and writing PLUS answer all your burning questions. All the info is at ✍️ Visit for our FREE self-publishing resources, podcast episodes and info 😊Watch our weekly show on YouTube @spagirlspodcast Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen, so you don’t miss an episode!
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SPA Girls Podcast - EP522 - Chloe Archer: Juggling A Day Job With Your Author Career
10/15/2025
SPA Girls Podcast - EP522 - Chloe Archer: Juggling A Day Job With Your Author Career
Wondering how to juggle a demanding full-time job with having an author career too? We’re joined today by the fabulous Chloe Archer, who is doing exactly that! Chloe Archer writes popular queer sci-fi and paranormal rom-coms. And alongside her author career, Chloe also works full-time as a Film Studies Professor, which makes her perfect for this episode! And if that’s not enough, Chloe is organising Pride in Prose which is an amazing Virtual Retreat in February 2026 for LGBTQ+ Romance Authors and Professionals. Links mentioned: Pride In Prose Online Retreat Tea, Tentacles & Talk Cover Designer, Natasha Snow About Chloe Chloe Archer writes queer sci-fi and paranormal rom-coms with laugh out loud humor, zany shenanigans, silly acronyms, and plenty of spice! She currently calls Minnesota home, but has lived abroad in places like Montreal, Edinburgh, and Tokyo. She’s hoping to relocate to Scotland permanently in the next few years if the stars align. Chloe is a fur mama to two adorable Yorkies, Jasper and Teddy, and she loves them in a crazy dog mama kind of way. When she isn’t busy writing, she enjoys visiting friends and family, traveling, reading, binge watching movies and TV shows, and practicing her karaoke skills. She does a mean cover of Pat Benatar and Cher, or so she’s been told. Chloe’s website: 💗 The SPA Girls podcast is sponsored by everyone who supports us on Patreon. Thank you so much, we love our listeners and our patrons! ⭐ Join us at the $10 tier, and you'll be invited to our private Self-Publishing Mastermind group for authors, where we discuss all things self-publishing, marketing and writing PLUS answer all your burning questions. All the info is at ✍️ Visit for our FREE self-publishing resources, podcast episodes and info 😊Watch our weekly show on YouTube @spagirlspodcast Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen, so you don’t miss an episode!
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SPA Girls Podcast - EP521 - Marketing Without Paid Ads with Vanessa Vale (Classic Replay)
10/07/2025
SPA Girls Podcast - EP521 - Marketing Without Paid Ads with Vanessa Vale (Classic Replay)
Within five years, USA Today Bestselling romance author, Vanessa Vale, forged two pen names from scratch to seven figures, using the strategies and techniques she discusses in this episode and in her class. The beginnings of this program came when she was banned from Facebook ads, forcing her to develop strong branding and marketing steps that are enduring and withstand the changes and whims of the publishing industry without relying on paid click ads. This classic replay episode is a must listen for writers of all genres! Learn more about Vanessa’s course Thrifty Tips For Authors here: About Vanessa Vale Vanessa Vale is the USA Today bestselling author of sexy romance novels, including her popular Bridgewater historical series and hot contemporary romances. With over one million books sold, Vanessa writes about unapologetic bad boys who don't just fall in love, they fall hard. Her books are available worldwide in multiple languages in e-book, print and audio. Her Thrifty Tips for Authors group has over 2500 members ( ) Vanessa’s Author website: 💗 The SPA Girls podcast is sponsored by everyone who supports us on Patreon. Thank you so much, we love our listeners and our patrons! ⭐ Join us at the $10 tier, and you'll be invited to our private Self-Publishing Mastermind group for authors, where we discuss all things self-publishing, marketing and writing PLUS answer all your questions. Come on in and join us, we'd love to see you there! ✍️ Visit for our FREE self-publishing resources, podcast episodes and info 😊Watch the recording on our @spagirlspodcast
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SPA Girls Podcast - EP520 - What We've Learned In 10 Years of Podcasting
10/01/2025
SPA Girls Podcast - EP520 - What We've Learned In 10 Years of Podcasting
On 2.10.2015 we published our very first SPA Girls Podcast episode and OH THE NERVES! But we persisted and here we are, ten years later, ten years wiser, 520 episodes later and a million magic moments of inspiration, advice, publishing wisdom and fellow author interviews and shenanigans recorded. So what are our “acorns of wisdom” we’ve learned from these ten years that have stood the test of time and the constantly-changing publishing landscape? We discuss the importance of: Being Yourself Building Community Riding Industry Shifts Dealing with Burnout Writing While Chaos Is Happening Mindset Finding The Joy Thank you so much for tuning in. We wouldn’t be here without you, and appreciate every listener, subscriber, guest and special shout out to our supporters who have helped us keep producing our weekly show! 💗 The SPA Girls podcast is sponsored by everyone who supports us on Patreon. Thank you so much, we love our listeners and our patrons! ⭐ Join us at the $10 tier, and you'll be invited to our private Self-Publishing Mastermind group for authors, where we discuss all things self-publishing, marketing and writing PLUS answer all your burning questions. All the info is at ✍️ Visit for our FREE self-publishing resources, podcast episodes and info 😊Watch our weekly show on YouTube @spagirlspodcast Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen, so you don’t miss an episode!
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SPA Girls Podcast - EP519 - Marketing For Authors with Olivia Zugay
09/24/2025
SPA Girls Podcast - EP519 - Marketing For Authors with Olivia Zugay
Author Business and Marketing Strategist, Olivia Zugay, is here with some wonderful tips on gaining discoverability, improving reader retention and focussing on long-game thinking without overly relying on chaotic social media! Olivia Zugay is a business and marketing strategist for self-published fiction authors. As the founder of Story Flow Solutions, she helps authors market and sell their books with clarity, confidence, and sustainable strategy — so they can grow their readership, increase their sales, and build thriving full-time author careers. With a background in project management and virtual assistant work for bestselling indie authors, Olivia has spent years behind the scenes crafting high-converting launches, reviving stagnant platforms, and helping her clients hit their highest-revenue years. Through her 1:1 services and membership program, the Story Flow Collective, Olivia empowers fiction authors to treat their work like the business it truly is — with smart marketing & sales strategies that build thriving full-time author careers. When she’s not deep in sales data or mapping out an email funnel, you’ll find her reading romance, analyzing book trends, or sneaking a Twilight reference into her content. Find her at: 💗 The SPA Girls podcast is sponsored by everyone who supports us on Patreon. Thank you so much, we love our listeners and our patrons! ⭐ Join us at the $10 tier, and you'll be invited to our private Self-Publishing Mastermind group for authors, where we discuss all things self-publishing, marketing and writing PLUS answer all your burning questions. All the info is at ✍️ Visit for our FREE self-publishing resources, podcast episodes and info 😊Watch our weekly show on YouTube @spagirlspodcast Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen, so you don’t miss an episode!
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SPA Girls Podcast EP518 - Sarra Cannon talks organisation for authors
09/17/2025
SPA Girls Podcast EP518 - Sarra Cannon talks organisation for authors
Feel like a hamster on a wheel trying to get ALL THE THINGS accomplished but never quite managing to do the important stuff? This is your episode! A classic replay from 2023 that's well worth a relisten! Self-publishing since 2010, Amazon top 100 best-selling Amazon author with 1million books sold, Sarra writes magical contemporary fantasy novels with both teen and college aged characters (and lots of twists you'll never see coming). You can connect with her on her author website here at Click to visit Sarra's Heartbreathings for authors, and with her courses for writers 💗 The SPA Girls podcast is sponsored by everyone who supports us on Patreon. Thank you so much, we love our listeners and our patrons! ⭐ Join us at the $10 tier, and you'll be invited to our private Self-Publishing Mastermind group for authors, where we discuss all things self-publishing, marketing and writing PLUS answer all your burning questions. All the info is at ✍️ Visit for our FREE self-publishing resources, podcast episodes and info 😊Watch our weekly show on YouTube @spagirlspodcast Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen, so you don’t miss an episode!
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SPA Girls Podcast - EP517 - The Reality Of Being An Author Today - with Mark Leslie
09/10/2025
SPA Girls Podcast - EP517 - The Reality Of Being An Author Today - with Mark Leslie
Mark Leslie (Lefebvre) is an author, professional speaker and bookseller with more than thirty years of experience in the publishing and bookselling business. In this episode, he brings a wealth of experience and reassurance to those of us somewhat battered by the realities of author life! This is more than a “mindset” episode, it’s a reality check, encouragement and call to follow your passion, that we’re sure will fire you up, just as much as it did us while recording! Mark’s website: Mark’s podcast Stark Reflections Mark & Liz doing the parody of "Stuck in the Middle with You" Draft2Digital where Mark is Director of Business Development Our podcast recording with Johnny B Truant 💗 The SPA Girls podcast is sponsored by everyone who supports us on Patreon. Thank you so much, we love our listeners and our patrons! ⭐ Join us at the $10 tier, and you'll be invited to our private Self-Publishing Mastermind group for authors, where we discuss all things self-publishing, marketing and writing PLUS answer all your burning questions. All the info is at ✍️ Visit for our FREE self-publishing resources, podcast episodes and info 😊Watch our weekly show on YouTube @spagirlspodcast Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen, so you don’t miss an episode!
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