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 - EP533 - New Year Resolutions
12/30/2025
SPA Girls Podcast - EP533 - New Year Resolutions
Happy New Year from The SPA Girls! đ 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! đ The SPA Girls podcast is sponsored by everyone who supports us on Patreon. Thank you so much, we love our listeners and our patrons! â 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 âď¸ Visit for our FREE self-publishing resources, podcast episodes and info đWatch our weekly show on YouTube @âspagirlspodcast Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen, so you donât 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! đ The SPA Girls podcast is sponsored by everyone who supports us on Patreon. Thank you so much, we love our listeners and our patrons! â 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 âď¸ Visit for our FREE self-publishing resources, podcast episodes and info đWatch our weekly show on YouTube @âspagirlspodcast Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen, so you donât 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: đ The SPA Girls podcast is sponsored by everyone who supports us on Patreon. Thank you so much, we love our listeners and our patrons! â 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 âď¸ Visit for our FREE self-publishing resources, podcast episodes and info đWatch our weekly show on YouTube @âspagirlspodcast Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen, so you donât 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 indieâand 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 romanceâsome 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 đ The SPA Girls podcast is sponsored by everyone who supports us on Patreon. Thank you so much, we love our listeners and our patrons! â 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 âď¸ Visit for our FREE self-publishing resources, podcast episodes and info đWatch our weekly show on YouTube @âspagirlspodcast Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen, so you donât 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 writingâbut 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 Libraryâs 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. đ The SPA Girls podcast is sponsored by everyone who supports us on Patreon. Thank you so much, we love our listeners and our patrons! â 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 âď¸ Visit for our FREE self-publishing resources, podcast episodes and info đWatch our weekly show on YouTube @âspagirlspodcast Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen, so you donât 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
Weâre delighted to welcome , historical fiction author and writing instructor. Weâre 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. Sheâs published 19 books and is also the host of The Confident Fiction Author podcast. Sheâs been featured on The Creative Penn podcast, Jane Friedmanâs blog, Writerâs Digest magazine, and at InkersCon 2025. Plus, of course, the SPA Girls Podcast! đSheâs also taught over 800 fiction authors how to dictate their novels through her Dictation Bootcamp for Authors and Fictation⢠Digital Courses. Sarahâs substack âThe Five Minute Fictation Clubâ The Confident Author Podcast âFictationâ - the art of dictating your fiction đ The SPA Girls podcast is sponsored by everyone who supports us on Patreon. Thank you so much, we love our listeners and our patrons! â 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 âď¸ Visit for our FREE self-publishing resources, podcast episodes and info đWatch our weekly show on YouTube @âspagirlspodcast Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen, so you donât 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 itâs 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 Lucyâs author , or to stay in the know, join her exciting reader group, on Facebook. Lucy's website: đ The SPA Girls podcast is sponsored by everyone who supports us on Patreon. Thank you so much, we love our listeners and our patrons! â 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 âď¸ Visit for our FREE self-publishing resources, podcast episodes and info đWatch our weekly show on YouTube @âspagirlspodcast Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen, so you donât 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 đ The SPA Girls podcast is sponsored by everyone who supports us on Patreon. Thank you so much, we love our listeners and our patrons! â 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 âď¸ Visit for our FREE self-publishing resources, podcast episodes and info đWatch our weekly show on YouTube @âspagirlspodcast Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen, so you donât 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 â 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 itâs not always what youâd expect! About Honey Phillips USA Today bestselling author Honey Phillips writes steamy science fiction romance about hot alien warriors and the Earth women they canât 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 â not necessarily in that order. Find her at ! đ 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 youâll 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; weâd 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
Weâre 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 Beccaâs Clifton Strengths work and writer psychology understanding to help us navigate the chaos of publishing and prevent/overcome burnout. Beccaâs upcoming Kickstarter (November 2025) Dear Writer You Still Need To Quit can be found here: If youâre listening to this after her kickstarter campaign has ended you can buy the book on all platforms. Find Beccaâs podcast on all podcast apps and . About Becca Syme Becca Syme holds a masterâs degree in transformational leadership and has been a success coach (primarily utilizing the Gallup StrengthsfinderÂŽ) for over fifteen years. Sheâs 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 sheâs 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 âWhy Canât I Do It All Just This Onceâ Values Sort Googlesheet: Becca's interview with the in 2018 on how to write better, faster. đ The SPA Girls podcast is sponsored by everyone who supports us on Patreon. Thank you so much, we love our listeners and our patrons! â 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 âď¸ Visit for our FREE self-publishing resources, podcast episodes and info đWatch our weekly show on YouTube @âspagirlspodcast Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen, so you donât 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, đ The SPA Girls podcast is sponsored by everyone who supports us on Patreon. Thank you so much, we love our listeners and our patrons! â 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 âď¸ Visit for our FREE self-publishing resources, podcast episodes and info đWatch our weekly show on YouTube @âspagirlspodcast Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen, so you donât 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? Weâre 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 thatâs 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. Sheâs 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 isnât 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 sheâs been told. Chloeâs website: đ The SPA Girls podcast is sponsored by everyone who supports us on Patreon. Thank you so much, we love our listeners and our patrons! â 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 âď¸ Visit for our FREE self-publishing resources, podcast episodes and info đWatch our weekly show on YouTube @âspagirlspodcast Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen, so you donât 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 Vanessaâs 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 ( ) Vanessaâs Author website: đ The SPA Girls podcast is sponsored by everyone who supports us on Patreon. Thank you so much, we love our listeners and our patrons! â 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! âď¸ Visit for our FREE self-publishing resources, podcast episodes and info đWatch 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 âacorns of wisdomâ weâve 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 wouldnât 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! đ The SPA Girls podcast is sponsored by everyone who supports us on Patreon. Thank you so much, we love our listeners and our patrons! â 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 âď¸ Visit for our FREE self-publishing resources, podcast episodes and info đWatch our weekly show on YouTube @âspagirlspodcast Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen, so you donât 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 â 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 â with smart marketing & sales strategies that build thriving full-time author careers. When sheâs not deep in sales data or mapping out an email funnel, youâll find her reading romance, analyzing book trends, or sneaking a Twilight reference into her content. Find her at: đ The SPA Girls podcast is sponsored by everyone who supports us on Patreon. Thank you so much, we love our listeners and our patrons! â 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 âď¸ Visit for our FREE self-publishing resources, podcast episodes and info đWatch our weekly show on YouTube @âspagirlspodcast Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen, so you donât 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 đ The SPA Girls podcast is sponsored by everyone who supports us on Patreon. Thank you so much, we love our listeners and our patrons! â 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 âď¸ Visit for our FREE self-publishing resources, podcast episodes and info đWatch our weekly show on YouTube @âspagirlspodcast Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen, so you donât 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 âmindsetâ episode, itâs a reality check, encouragement and call to follow your passion, that weâre sure will fire you up, just as much as it did us while recording! Markâs website: Markâs 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 đ The SPA Girls podcast is sponsored by everyone who supports us on Patreon. Thank you so much, we love our listeners and our patrons! â 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 âď¸ Visit for our FREE self-publishing resources, podcast episodes and info đWatch our weekly show on YouTube @âspagirlspodcast Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen, so you donât miss an episode!
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SPA Girls Podcast - EP516 - Selling Film Rights with Michele Scott (Classic Replay)
09/02/2025
SPA Girls Podcast - EP516 - Selling Film Rights with Michele Scott (Classic Replay)
Like most of our guests, NYT Bestseller Michele Scott's success didnât happen overnight and there were huge ups and downs. She shares her journey towards finding the right agent, having books optioned, marketing plans, upskilling yourself and writing in different genres. This is a classic replay, well worth a relisten for Michele's fantastic advice to writers of all genres. Find her at: đ The SPA Girls podcast is sponsored by everyone who supports us on Patreon. Thank you so much, we love our listeners and our patrons! â 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 âď¸ Visit for our FREE self-publishing resources, podcast episodes and info đWatch our weekly show on YouTube @âspagirlspodcast Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen, so you donât miss an episode!
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SPA Girls Podcast - EP515 - What's New in Publishing? Our Conference Debrief!
08/27/2025
SPA Girls Podcast - EP515 - What's New in Publishing? Our Conference Debrief!
It's conference debrief time! Weâre here with all our best writer tips and reflections from the recent Romance Writers of New Zealand annual conference! Links mentioned: Sadie King talks series planning : AK Mulford talks TikTok : AK Mulford's How I Write You Tube Channel: Johnny B Truant on being an Artisan Author Steffanie Holmes on running a successful Kickstarter : Sarah McLeanâs Fated Mates Podcast: Romance Writers of New Zealand Lucille Henry Catherine Bilson's AI Translations book đ The SPA Girls podcast is sponsored by everyone who supports us on Patreon. Thank you so much, we love our listeners and our patrons! â 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 âď¸ Visit for our FREE self-publishing resources, podcast episodes and info đWatch our weekly show on YouTube @âspagirlspodcast Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen, so you donât miss an episode!
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SPA Girls Podcast - EP514 - Interview with Annika Martin (Classic Replay)
08/19/2025
SPA Girls Podcast - EP514 - Interview with Annika Martin (Classic Replay)
Writing bestselling romance with incredible character chemistry is something that NYT Bestseller excels in. Annika, who also publishes romantic suspense as Carolyn Crane, has seen incredible success writing two books a year (on average) and publishing wide. This is a classic replay episode (originally recorded in 2021) where Annika reveals her plotting and writing process, getting the most "comedy" in her writing, editing tips for deepening characterization, what point of view to choose for best results, cover trends and how she approaches her newsletter and advertising. This episode is well worth a replay because Annika reveals some absolute nuggets of GOLD for all authors! About Annika Annika Martin is a NYT bestselling author who loves reading and writing fun, sexy books, taking pictures of her cats, rocking out, saving animals, taking long baths, and consuming boatloads of chocolate suckers. She can be found hanging out in Minneapolis coffee shops with her awesome writer husband and tending her very wild, bee-friendly garden. Newsletter: www.annikamartinbooks.com/newsletter Find Annika at: and on instagram at đ The SPA Girls podcast is sponsored by everyone who supports us on Patreon. Thank you so much, we love our listeners and our patrons! â 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 âď¸ Visit for our FREE self-publishing resources, podcast episodes and info đWatch our weekly show on YouTube @âspagirlspodcast Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen, so you donât miss an episode!
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SPA Girls Podcast - EP513 - Interview with Anya Mora: Writing Through Tough Times
08/12/2025
SPA Girls Podcast - EP513 - Interview with Anya Mora: Writing Through Tough Times
When the going gets tough, it can be really hard to get (or keep) going. Today's episode has empathetic and practical advice from the incredible Anya Mora about working through life challenges, recovering from burnout, trusting your instincts and dealing with things that often throw us âoff courseâ from our author life. About Anya is the bestselling author of domestic suspense and psychological thrillers, as well as an extensive romance catalogue under the pen name . She is also the host of I Am The Miracle Podcast on manifestation, creativity and living life out loud. Anya lives a ferry ride from Seattle, WA with her family. Her novels, while leaning toward the dark, ultimately reflect light, courage, and her innate belief that love rewards the brave. Find her at: đ The SPA Girls podcast is sponsored by everyone who supports us on Patreon. Thank you so much, we love our listeners and our patrons! â 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 âď¸ Visit for our FREE self-publishing resources, podcast episodes and info đWatch our weekly show on YouTube @âspagirlspodcast Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen, so you donât miss an episode!
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SPA Girls Podcast - EP512 - Manifesting Success with Renee Rose (Classic Replay)
08/05/2025
SPA Girls Podcast - EP512 - Manifesting Success with Renee Rose (Classic Replay)
You're worth it and your work is worth it. 15-time USA Today bestselling romance author Renee Rose is passionate about helping other authors find and maintain an abundance mindset to catapult their careers and create their best future. She employs energetic tools and techniques to help her clients clear resistance and money blocks, access their inner guidance, and tap into their love and appreciation for their books so they can achieve their dreams. This is a classic replay of an episode we recorded with the amazing Renee Rose back in 2021 with these timeless tips. About Renee USA Today Bestselling Author Renee Rose loves a dominant, dirty-talking alpha hero! Readers have devoured over five million copies of her steamy romance with varying levels of kink. Her books have been featured in USA Todayâs Happily Ever After and Popsugar. Named Eroticon USAâs Next Top Erotic Author in 2013, sheâs gone on to hit the USA Today list fifteen times with her Chicago Bratva, Bad Boy Alpha, Wolf Ranch books, and various anthologies. Renee's author website: Write2Riches.com Renee's facebook group for authors: Listen to our previous episodes with Renee and Lee Savino here: SPA Girls Podcast - EP365 - Write to Riches with Renee Rose SPA Girls Podcast - EP348 - Millionaire Author Mindset with Lee Savino đ The SPA Girls podcast is sponsored by everyone who supports us on Patreon. Thank you so much, we love our listeners and our patrons! â 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 âď¸ Visit for our FREE self-publishing resources, podcast episodes and info đWatch our weekly show on YouTube @âspagirlspodcast Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen, so you donât miss an episode!
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SPA Girls Podcast - EP511 - Reader Events - Tips For Authors Attending
07/30/2025
SPA Girls Podcast - EP511 - Reader Events - Tips For Authors Attending
Wendy, Cheryl and Trudi are off to RARE Melbourne in October 2025 and busy organising ALL the things! So this episode we share all our BEST TIPS (merchandise sourcing, what works, what doesnât), table set up, what to wear, how to approach reader events, how many books to take (or offer on preorder) and how to calm the nerves / talk to strangers (ha!) Links mentioned: Author websites: Wendy Vella / Lani Blake CA Phipps Trudi Jaye Beventi RARE (Romance Author Reader Events) Ages of Pages NZ reader event Vellum Ingram Spark : đ The SPA Girls podcast is sponsored by everyone who supports us on Patreon. Thank you so much, we love our listeners and our patrons! â 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 âď¸ Visit for our FREE self-publishing resources, podcast episodes and info đWatch our weekly show on YouTube @âspagirlspodcast Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen, so you donât miss an episode!
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SPA Girls Podcast - EP510 - Writing Paranormal Romance with Lilian Lark (Classic Replay)
07/22/2025
SPA Girls Podcast - EP510 - Writing Paranormal Romance with Lilian Lark (Classic Replay)
Wondering how to write a great paranormal romance? What's the difference between paranormal and monster romance and what are readers looking for? And how to connect with readers on tiktok and other social media? This is a replay of a fun episode we recorded a few years ago with the awesome author, Lillian Lark. It's well worth a listen no matter what genre you're writing! About Lillian Lark: Born and raised in the saltiest of cities in Utah. Lillian is an avid reader, cat mom to three demons, and loves writing sexy stories that twist you up inside. Find Lillian at: đ The SPA Girls podcast is sponsored by everyone who supports us on Patreon. Thank you so much, we love our listeners and our patrons! â 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 âď¸ Visit for our FREE self-publishing resources, podcast episodes and info đWatch our weekly show on YouTube @âspagirlspodcast Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen, so you donât miss an episode!
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SPA Girls Podcast - EP509 - The Artisan Author with Johnny B. Truant
07/15/2025
SPA Girls Podcast - EP509 - The Artisan Author with Johnny B. Truant
Tired of chasing the "Amazon Algorithm"? Weâre delighted to welcome Johnny B. Truant to the SPA. Johnny is here to discuss the alternatives to ârapid release / fast publishingâ mindset to one of an artisanal author and publisher. We always try to emphasise there is NO ONE RIGHT WAY to approach your self-publishing business and writing, and we think this conversation and approach is really worth understanding. Not just for writers' physical care, but mental health too. Enjoy! âIf modern indie publishing feels like a high-stress race to the bottom, the good news is thereâs another way. Most authors start writing for the love of it, but in recent years the reality of âwriting for a livingâ has soured. Now, for a lot of us, it no longer looks fun â or creatively fulfilling â at all.â ~ Johnny B. Truant, author of The Artisan Author Johnny B. Truant is the bestselling author of more than 120 titles across multiple genres, including the Fat Vampire series which was recently adapted by the SyFy network. He was one of the co-hosts of the Self Publishing Podcast, he hosted the Smart Artist Summit conference in Austin, Texas, and he co-authored the industry bible, Write. Publish. Repeat. LINKS: Johnnyâs Substack: Website: Kickstarter for The Artisan Author: Our previous episode with Johnny and Sean Platt recorded in 2018 is here Joanna Pennâs The Creative Penn đ The SPA Girls podcast is sponsored by everyone who supports us on Patreon. Thank you so much, we love our listeners and our patrons! â 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 âď¸ Visit for our FREE self-publishing resources, podcast episodes and info đWatch our weekly show on YouTube @âspagirlspodcast Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen, so you donât miss an episode!
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SPA Girls Podcast - EP508 - Urban Fantasy & Paranormal Romance with Keri Arthur (Classic Replay)
07/09/2025
SPA Girls Podcast - EP508 - Urban Fantasy & Paranormal Romance with Keri Arthur (Classic Replay)
Keri Arthur is a NYT Bestselling author of urban fantasy and paranormal romance. Initially traditionally published, she is now fully self-published, and in this episode she talks to us about that transition and shares tips and processes from her writing journey. This is a classic replay, originally recorded in 2020. About Keri Arthur Keri Arthur, the author of the New York Times bestselling Riley Jenson Guardian series, has written more than fifty-five novelsâ35 of them with traditional publishers Random House/Penguin/Piatkus. She is now fully self-published. Sheâs won six Australian Romance Readers Awards for Favourite Sci-Fi, Fantasy, or Futuristic Romance & the Romance Writers of Australia RBY Award for Speculative Fiction. Her Lizzie Grace series won ARRAâs Fav Continuing Romance Series in 2022 and she has in the past won The Romantic Times Career Achievement Award for Urban Fantasy. When sheâs not at her computer writing the next book, she can be found somewhere in the Australian countryside taking photos. Find her at: đ The SPA Girls podcast is sponsored by everyone who supports us on Patreon. Thank you so much, we love our listeners and our patrons! â 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 âď¸ Visit for our FREE self-publishing resources, podcast episodes and info đWatch our weekly show on YouTube @âspagirlspodcast Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen, so you donât miss an episode!
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SPA Girls Podcast - EP507 - Publishing Wide Strategy and Tips with Erin Wright
07/01/2025
SPA Girls Podcast - EP507 - Publishing Wide Strategy and Tips with Erin Wright
USA Today Bestseller, Erin Wright, is the Queen of Publishing Wide and shares with us fantastic advice on: direct sales, AI audio and human narration, AI translations, woo commerce v shopify, kickstarter and platform specific tips. About Erin Wright USA Today Bestselling author Erin Wright has worked every job under the sun, including library director, barista, teacher, website designer, and ranch hand helping brand cattle, before settling into the career sheâs always dreamed about: Author. She went wide on all platforms in 2017 when she discovered that she couldnât get her books in libraries if she was exclusive to Amazon. Then being the kind of person who likes to help others, she founded the Wide for the Win platform in 2019, and now does consulting for authors who want to find out more about how to be a successful wide author. Find her at erinwright.net Resources mentioned: Draft2Digital PublishDrive Street Lib Scribe Shadow Erinâs WFTW facebook group and website : đ The SPA Girls podcast is sponsored by everyone who supports us on Patreon. Thank you so much, we love our listeners and our patrons! â 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 âď¸ Visit for our FREE self-publishing resources, podcast episodes and info đWatch our weekly show on YouTube @âspagirlspodcast Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen, so you donât miss an episode!
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SPA Girls Podcast - EP506 - Bestselling MM Romance Author, Jay Hogan (Classic Replay)
06/25/2025
SPA Girls Podcast - EP506 - Bestselling MM Romance Author, Jay Hogan (Classic Replay)
BEST SELLING ROMANCE AUTHOR JAY HOGAN is a New Zealand author writing mm romance and romantic suspense, primarily set in New Zealand. This is a fantastic episode, well worth a replay, with Jay's unique insights into writing MM romance, marketing, craft and the writing life. About Jay Heart, Humour, & Keepin' It Real Jay is a two-time Lambda Literary Award finalist for her books and in 2020 and 2024. Her book was the 2021 New Zealand Romance Book of the Year. She is a New Zealand author writing mm romance and romantic suspense, primarily set in New Zealand. She writes character driven romances with lots of humour, a good dose of reality and a splash of angst. She's travelled extensively, lived in many countries, and in a past life she was a critical care nurse, nurse educator and counsellor. Jay is owned by a huge Maine Coon cat and a gorgeous Cocker Spaniel. Find Jay at đ The SPA Girls podcast is sponsored by everyone who supports us on Patreon. Thank you so much, we love our listeners and our patrons! â 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 âď¸ Visit for our FREE self-publishing resources, podcast episodes and info đWatch our weekly show on YouTube @âspagirlspodcast Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen, so you donât miss an episode!
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SPA Girls Podcast - EP505 - Sierra Simone - Writing to your own beat
06/18/2025
SPA Girls Podcast - EP505 - Sierra Simone - Writing to your own beat
Writing To Your Own Beat - with USA Today and Wall Street Journal Bestselling author, Sierra Simone Weâre delighted to welcome bestselling author, Sierra Simone, to the SPA today! Our topic is âWriting To Your Own Beatâ and Sierra generously shares how sheâs leaned into writing forbidden, atmospheric romance that has built a rabid fandom. This is a MUST listen for writers of all genres. Resources mentioned: Becca Syme Kennedy Ryan Jennifer Lynn Barnes - Writing For Your ID About Sierra Sierra Simone is a USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling former librarian (who spent too much time reading romance novels at the information desk). Her notable works include Priest, American Queen, and Misadventures of a Curvy Girl, and her books have been featured in Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan, Entertainment Weekly, and Buzzfeed. Sierra lives with her husband and family in Kansas City. Visit her website for author resources and links. Website: đ The SPA Girls podcast is sponsored by everyone who supports us on Patreon. Thank you so much, we love our listeners and our patrons! â 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 âď¸ Visit for our FREE self-publishing resources, podcast episodes and info đWatch our weekly show on YouTube @âspagirlspodcast Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen, so you donât miss an episode!
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SPA Girls Podcast - EP504 - SF Romance with Tamsin Ley (Classic Replay)
06/11/2025
SPA Girls Podcast - EP504 - SF Romance with Tamsin Ley (Classic Replay)
This episode with Alaskan author, Tamsin Ley, is one of our most popular and well worth a replay! We talk about Tamsin's writing journey, marketing strategies, paranormal romance quirks and her fantastic advice for all self-publishers. You can find Tamsin here: Tamsin Ley builds worlds full of sexy heroes who don't know they need a mate - that is, until they meet the woman they can't resist. The romance is sizzling hot, a surprise twist waits around every corner, and the stories will never leave you hanging (although you may still crave more!) Wine-lover, beer-brewer, foodie, serious gardener, and secret zombie prepper, Tamsin lives in Alaska with her husband of twenty something years. In the long days of summer you can find her in the great outdoors, but when the long winter nights set in, she'll be at the keyboard creating imaginary worlds. đ The SPA Girls podcast is sponsored by everyone who supports us on Patreon. Thank you so much, we love our listeners and our patrons! â 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 âď¸ Visit for our FREE self-publishing resources, podcast episodes and info đWatch our weekly show on YouTube @âspagirlspodcast Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen, so you donât miss an episode!
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