37 min
Intersection of Queerness and Horror with Author Christian Baines Left of Str8 Podcasts
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Author From Canada: Christian Baines
www.christianbaines.com
@xtianbaines
Summary
Christian Baines, an author of gay paranormal and horror novels, discusses his writing journey and the intersection of queerness and horror. He shares his experiences and influences in the horror genre and how it has empowered him as a queer individual. Baines also talks about his book 'A Cat's Guide,' a gay horror sex comedy, and the themes of pride and self-discovery within the story. He emphasizes the importance of cross-promotion and community-building in promoting his works and shares his strategies for marketing through social media and other platforms. In this conversation, Christian Baines, an author of queer horror and fantasy, shares insights and advice for first-time queer authors. He discusses the importance of writing a good book and building relationships with other authors. Baines also talks about his writing process and the time it takes to complete a manuscript. He shares his favorite social media platform for book promotion and highlights the significance of Goodreads reviews. The conversation concludes with rapid-fire questions about inspirations, fashion, and travel destinations.
Takeaways
Write the best book you can and make sure it's one you love.
Build relationships with other authors and seek out their work.
Promote your book on Instagram for its visual appeal and reach.
Goodreads reviews are important for book promotion.
Enjoy the writing journey and don't rush the process.
Be curious and absorb as much as possible from other artists.
Dress in a way that aligns with your interests and personal style.
Happiness means understanding you have enough but still striving for more.
Favorite vacation destinations include Spain, Paris, and Budapest.
Welcome to Pride and Promotion a marketing podcast specifically tailored for the LGBTQ Community. Where you are a business owner, community organizer, volunteer, or just like to help get the word out about people, places and things in our LGBTQ space, this podcast will help you learn tactics or meet people that are getting it done.
Host Joe Federico has been doing marketing and specifically social media marketing for over 10 years after his previous life working in journalism and print media. His company J. Federico Marketing helps clients learn the art of using social media to their advantage as well offering services to automate the process for you. Be sure to check out the website at www.jfedericomarketing.com and tune in every week to the Pride and Promotion Podcast.
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Author From Canada: Christian Baines
www.christianbaines.com
@xtianbaines
Summary
Christian Baines, an author of gay paranormal and horror novels, discusses his writing journey and the intersection of queerness and horror. He shares his experiences and influences in the horror genre and how it has empowered him as a queer individual. Baines also talks about his book 'A Cat's Guide,' a gay horror sex comedy, and the themes of pride and self-discovery within the story. He emphasizes the importance of cross-promotion and community-building in promoting his works and shares his strategies for marketing through social media and other platforms. In this conversation, Christian Baines, an author of queer horror and fantasy, shares insights and advice for first-time queer authors. He discusses the importance of writing a good book and building relationships with other authors. Baines also talks about his writing process and the time it takes to complete a manuscript. He shares his favorite social media platform for book promotion and highlights the significance of Goodreads reviews. The conversation concludes with rapid-fire questions about inspirations, fashion, and travel destinations.
Takeaways
Write the best book you can and make sure it's one you love.
Build relationships with other authors and seek out their work.
Promote your book on Instagram for its visual appeal and reach.
Goodreads reviews are important for book promotion.
Enjoy the writing journey and don't rush the process.
Be curious and absorb as much as possible from other artists.
Dress in a way that aligns with your interests and personal style.
Happiness means understanding you have enough but still striving for more.
Favorite vacation destinations include Spain, Paris, and Budapest.
Welcome to Pride and Promotion a marketing podcast specifically tailored for the LGBTQ Community. Where you are a business owner, community organizer, volunteer, or just like to help get the word out about people, places and things in our LGBTQ space, this podcast will help you learn tactics or meet people that are getting it done.
Host Joe Federico has been doing marketing and specifically social media marketing for over 10 years after his previous life working in journalism and print media. His company J. Federico Marketing helps clients learn the art of using social media to their advantage as well offering services to automate the process for you. Be sure to check out the website at www.jfedericomarketing.com and tune in every week to the Pride and Promotion Podcast.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leftofstr8/message
37 min