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Elodie Nowodazkij
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The behind-the-scenes of self-publishing and writing with Elodie Nowodazkij, indie author of first kisses, second chances, things that scare the crap out of her and things that make her laugh out loud. Since 2014, Elodie has been riding the roller coaster of self-publishing, celebrating victories and weathering storms. Join her as she shares the candid ups and downs of her self-publishing career and strives to provide invaluable insights for both aspiring authors and curious readers with a touch of humor and a French accent.

  1. 11/14/2025

    My Self-Pub Weekly Diary: Some Wins, Some Wobbles, and Absolutely Zero Words (on My Manuscripts)

    My Self-Pub Weekly Diary: Some Wins, Some Wobbles, and Absolutely Zero Words (on My Manuscripts) This episode is a daily mashup of behind-the-scenes of my self-publishing life including: libraries buying my ebooks, regaining my B&N vendor account, releasing a book (YAY!), but no words on my manuscripts (I did write bonus scenes). Also: trying to invigorate my Goodreads profile: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/55359987.Elodie_Now As always if you enjoy this podcast make sure to subscribe and leave a review. Thank you so much for listening!www.elodienowodazkij.com

    19 min

  2. 11/07/2025

    My F***-It Book: She Had Cancer and Still Gets a Holiday Steamy Rom-Com

    Writers talk a lot about the “Book of My Heart”: the story that feels deeply personal, the one you carry close. But there’s another book, too. The F***-It Book. The book where you stop worrying about what’s expected, or tidy, or “on-brand.” The book where you choose joy anyway. Or choose whatever you need to write because you’re ready to. Sometimes the F***-It Book and the Book of My Heart are the same book. Sometimes they overlap. Sometimes they’re cousins who share snacks and chaos energy. I don’t know the exact category here. But I know Nice Guys Don't Kiss Like That At Christmas is my F***-It Book. The one where I say: Yes, she had cancer. Yes, she gets the holiday steamy rom-com. Yes, this is still allowed to be fun and tender and ridiculous and warm. Nice Guys Don’t Kiss Like That at Christmas is that book for me. And today, I want to tell you why. Visit my website: www.elodienowodazkij.com Want a copy? Email me at: elodie@elodienow.com Otherwise, this book: https://books2read.com/NiceGuysDontKissLikeThat

    18 min

  3. 10/31/2025

    New Release Hiccups, Metadata, Pen Names, and Mild Panic

    I'm releasing my next book on November 7th... Goodreads doesn't remember my name. Oh, and B&N decided to reject my vendor account? Everything is good. Everything is good. Behind-the-scenes and the ups and downs of self-publishing... Mentioned in this episode: - Nice Guys Don't Kiss Like That At Christmas - Anne Victory - NetGalley co-op - Wide for the Win Facebook Group: https://victoryediting.com/services/netgalley-co-op/

    19 min

  4. 09/05/2025

    Hi, it's me...a self-published author now in Belgium

    A quick update. I'm now in Belgium and thinking about thinking... No, thinking about my to-do list and whether to start a Patreon about my self-publishing... oh and I reached 1000 subscribers on my Patreon. And I have an Italian translation coming up and...and... and...

    9 min

  5. 05/23/2025

    Splitting Pen Names & Newsletters (Plus My Cat Might Make an Appearance)

    Welcome to my first audio AND video episode - yes, you can finally see my face (and probably my cat)! I'm diving into the messy reality of splitting my books into two pen names and why updating newsletter automations is a lot of work. I'll share how I create those bonus scenes readers love (epilogues, wedding scenes, even deleted diary entries), why I'm thinking about making Sweets for Love free, and give you a behind-the-scenes look at my current Sophie and Liam story where I just left them in a very interesting situation involving a surprise daughter. Plus, I'm sharing details about InkersCon 2025 - use code Golden25 for a discount! Check it out at inkerscon.com. Grab your coffee, water or whatever and stretch - let's chat about the ups and downs of self-publishing! Visit my website: www.elodienowodazkij.com

    18 min

  6. 05/20/2025

    To KU or Not KU My Gavert City series in English?

    Have a coffee with me, this short self-publishing podcast episode is taking you my thought process on whether to put my Gavert City series in English in Kindle Unlimited or not... Also mentioned in this episode: Golden Angel's Presentation: Money Matters for Authors with Golden AngelYou can sign up and watch it live online or for 90 days after here: https://marylandromancewriters.com/mrw-events/may-meeting/ Find my books online: www.elodienowodazkij.com or www.elodienow.com ...

    13 min

  7. 04/25/2025

    Dear Meta, It's Not Me, It's You Or My Facebook Ads Account For My Books Has Been Disabled

    This episode is NOT a how-to on how to get your Facebook Ads Account back as a self-published author... it's a lot of me venting and explaining what happened. Visit my website: www.elodienowodazkij.com (www.dasdog.net) or www.elodienow.com

    24 min
  8. Ugh. My Facebook Ads Account Has Been Restricted...

    01/30/2025

    Ugh. My Facebook Ads Account Has Been Restricted...

    My Facebook Ads Account has been restricted and, well, this hasn't been fun. As an author, I had been using Facebook ads to reach both KU readers in the US, Australia and UK and French-speaking readers who read on Kobo, Apple, Google Play and more... I don't know why my account has been restricted. Also mentioned on this episode: My YouTube channel (if you love audiobooks :-)): subscribe here https://www.youtube.com/@authorelodienowodazkij Kickstarter Pageturner Pacing writing craft ebook, workbook & course: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/romancewriteclub/pageturner-pacing-writing-craft-ebook-workbook-and-course-0 The Author Ecosystems: Your Unique Path to Writing Success https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/writermba/ae?ref=user_menu Becca Syme's Patreon and Archetypes Posts: https://www.patreon.com/c/beccasyme/posts Claire Taylor's What if For Authors Podcast: What if my ads stop working episode - https://www.ffs.media/episode-list/fwsbd8mpjr7fmfj-82hpx-katcm-mjej5-8sc76 Feature Friday on the podcast: Talking with Ines Johnson about her success in self-publishing, how writing screenplays has influenced her writing, pen names, going “wide” and advertising…https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/elodie-nowodazkij/episodes/Ep--17---Feature-Friday-Talking-with-Ines-Johnson-about-her-success-in-self-publishing--how-writing-screenplays-has-influenced-her-writing--pen-names-going-wide-and-advertising-e11nu0g/a-a554li4

    25 min
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The behind-the-scenes of self-publishing and writing with Elodie Nowodazkij, indie author of first kisses, second chances, things that scare the crap out of her and things that make her laugh out loud. Since 2014, Elodie has been riding the roller coaster of self-publishing, celebrating victories and weathering storms. Join her as she shares the candid ups and downs of her self-publishing career and strives to provide invaluable insights for both aspiring authors and curious readers with a touch of humor and a French accent.

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