Award-Winning Authors Show Lisa M. Umina

Introducing our esteemed author, Dave Grunenwald! With a mission to guide children of all ages in "Disconnecting From the Digital"™, Dave illuminates pathways for spending quality time together, while instilling the importance of family bonds and friendships through his engaging activity book and captivating children's book series. Join us as we delve into his latest release, "Lucas and Emily’s Outdoor Adventure".



To connect with Dave Grunenwald you can visit his website at Grandparent Merit Badges™ or visit Amazon to purchase his books.

Join us in our podcast as we uncover the top five common mistakes that authors frequently encounter along their publishing journey. From navigating the intricacies of manuscript preparation to understanding the dynamics of marketing and distribution, we explore pitfalls and offer valuable insights to help aspiring authors and seasoned writers alike navigate the publishing process with confidence and success.

Discover the insider strategies for effortlessly creating children's books with acclaimed publisher, Lisa M. Umina! Learn the five essential steps to organize your book materials, from brainstorming ideas to compiling illustrations notes for your illustrator. This resource ensures a smooth and structured journey from concept to completion.

Are you an aspiring writer who wants to share a story, but you feel scared or embarrassed to put yourself out there? Have you ever doubted yourself if you have the talent to be respected?

Today, we’re talking about how to protect your mindset when taking on a creative endeavor. I’m joined by Vincent M. Ward, an actor most known for his role in The Walking Dead, and author of his new book, The Stepdaddy.

In this episode of The Award-Winning Authors Show, you’ll learn:


The key to long-term success in a creative industry (2:33)
How to handle your haters (4:12)
Why you need someone in your life telling you the truth (6:30)

At the end of this interview, you’ll discover what happened the moment Vincent almost gave up on his acting career!

Grab your copy of Vincent’s new book, "The Stepdaddy," now available on HaloPublishing.com (https://bit.ly/3bAdt09), Amazon (https://amzn.to/3HWU7OL), Barnes & Noble (https://bit.ly/3bwj33v) and Books-a-Million (https://bit.ly/3u1t66Y).

Have you ever wanted to write a book and become an author? How would it feel to read your story to an audience on stage? Would you enjoy traveling around as you get paid to do so?  

In today’s episode of the Award-Winning Author Show, I’m sharing my story about how I pivoted from corporate America to becoming an international award-winning author, publisher and CEO. You’ll learn…  


How I became an author (1:44)
How writing a book helped grow my career and business (5:39)
My best advice for authors  (8:12)

My hope in sharing my story is to help you see how YOU can also use your book to build a career as an author.   

🌟If you’re ready to publish your book, please submit your manuscript on https://halopublishing.com/.  

✍️Or, you can download our free publishing guide to learn everything you need to know about the entire self-publishing process: https://halopublishing.com/publishing.

Start writing your legacy today!

Would like to build an engaged audience that love your books?  You need to learn how to use social media to find loyal readers. It's time to create your social media profiles, make interesting posts, and engage with real people.  On today’s episode of The Award-Winning Authors Show, we’re talking about how authors can build an audience to promote their books. I had the pleasure of interviewing one of our best-selling authors, Todd Hiller, author of "Fire and Ivy."  You'll discover what it takes to use your voice to shape the minds of the next generation. Plus, you'll learn 1) Where to Find New Readers Who Become Loyal Fans, 2) The Ultimate Strategy to Build an Online Audience, and 3) #1 Mistake Most Author Make in Building an Audience. Don't make the mistake of publishing your book and forgetting about the marketing and PR. Are you ready to put in the work it takes to become a best-selling author?  ===  📚Don't make the mistake of publishing your book and forgetting about the marketing and PR. Are you ready to put in the work it takes to become a best-selling author? 👉To connect with Todd Hiller, you can find him on Instagram here. All of his books are available on Halo Publishing, Amazon, and Barnes and Noble. 🌟If you’re ready to publish your book, please submit your manuscript on https://halopublishing.com/.  ✍️Or, you can download our free publishing guide to learn everything you need to know about the entire self-publishing process: https://halopublishing.com/publishing.... Start writing your legacy today!