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Indie Book Talk Emma and Shelley
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Navigate self-publishing from crafting an idea to the final book with Emma G. Rose and Shelley Shearer.
Emma G. Rose is the owner of Imperative Press Books, a publishing house that amplifies niche voices. She is also the author of contemporary fantasy novels, including Nothing's Ever Lost, Near-Life Experience, and Assembling Ella.
Shelley Shearer is a writer of cozy mysteries and urban fantasy. Her first novel, Menace at Meeple Manor, the first of the Board Game Mystery Series is coming soon.
Find out more at ImperativePressBooks.com
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Book Review: Alice the Cat by Tim Cummings
Emma gushes about the new middle-grade book from Tim Cummings. Alice the Cat is an urban fantasy story in the tradition of Neil Gaiman, Tim Burton, and Caroline Thompson. Find out why this book is worth a read no matter what age you are.
Website: timcummings.ink
Twitter: @CummingstimeInstagram: @octosparkFacebook: @maximumcummingsTikTok: @timcummingswrites -
From Webcomic to Hardcover Collection with Jimmy Craig
You’ve probably seen them in your social media feed, hilarious comics revealing the inner thoughts of cats, dogs, and other animals by comic artist Jimmy Craig. We talk to Craig about his process for deciding which of his They Can Talk comics made it into the book and why making a “gift book” just makes sense for him.
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How to Organize a Writer’s Life When You’re a Hot Mess with Genalea Barker
Genalea Barker is the first to admit that she’s a hot mess, but that hasn’t stopped her from signing contracts with two indie presses for three novels in 18 months. Writing across genres in the stolen moments between family obligations, Genalea calls her work “a sad song in a minor key.” She talks about her first novel, “Life After” and why she keeps writing despite the chaos.
Genalea's Website: https://genalea.wordpress.com/
Twitter: @genalea_barkerInstagram: @genalea_barkerFacebook: @genaleabarker -
The Thrilling Case of the Coverless Book with Alex Kenna
Alex Kenna studied both art and law before deciding to write her first novel. So, it should surprise no one that her first novel, What Meets the Eye, is a thriller centered around a work of art. She talks to us about her publisher, Crooked Lane, and how she’s dealing with some unexpected publishing challenges while also wrangling a toddler.
Website: alexkenna.com
Publisher’s Website: crookedlanebooks.com
Twitter: @AlexKenna9Instagram: @crookedlanebooksFacebook: @crookedlanebooks -
Disability Representation in Fantasy Stories with L.J. Stanton
L.J. Stanton is the author of The Dying Sun and co-host of the Scribe’s Journey Podcast. She’s also working to shift how people with disabilities show up in fantasy stories. Stanton’s writing from experience, as someone diagnosed with Ehler-Danlos Syndrome who has a service animal and uses mobility aids. Hear how fiction can help people with disabilities feel seen.
Mentioned in this podcast:
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome - Symptoms and causes
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L.J.'s Website: swordandboard.gg
Patreon: patreon.com/ljstanton
Twitter: @stanton_ljInstagram: @stanton.ljFacebook: @stanton.ljDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/6fWjVyc2z7TikTok: @ljstantonauthor