Episode 18: Building Your Brand as an Author with Indie Publisher Quill Hawk Publishing

In this episode of Wynn's Kitchen podcast, host Wynn Austin interviews Amy M. Le, an author and founder of Quill Hawk Publishing

They discuss Amy's journey from writing her first book, 'Snow in Vietnam', to establishing her own publishing company to help other authors navigate the indie publishing landscape. The conversation covers the challenges of self-publishing, the importance of patience in the publishing process, and the emotional journey of bringing a book to life. Amy shares insights on marketing, building a brand, and the unique stories that every author has to tell, emphasizing that there is always room for more voices in the literary world.

They also talked about Wynn's upcoming Vietnamese cookbook that will focus on having a healthy twist on traditional dishes. The Wynn's Kitchen Cookbook will be published with Quill Hawk Publishing and will be the first cookbook that is published.

Takeaways

• Amy M. Le's first book is 'Snow in Vietnam', based on her family's escape from Vietnam.
• She founded Quillhawk Publishing to help indie authors navigate the publishing process.
• The self-publishing journey can be overwhelming, but support is available.
• Indie publishing allows authors full control over their work and rights.
• Patience is essential in the publishing industry, as it can take years to see a book published.
• Marketing should start as soon as the idea for a book is conceived.
• Every author's journey is unique, and there is no one right way to publish.
• Building a brand is crucial for authors to connect with their audience.
• The emotional experience of holding your published book is profound and rewarding.
• There is always room for more stories, and every author has a unique perspective to share.

Find out more about Quill Hawk Publishing through their website:

https://quillhawkpublishing.com/
Instagram: Quill Hawk Publishing

If you enjoyed this episode, please be sure to share and subscribe to the podcast on apple podcast, spotify, or i heart radio. Please leave us a review on apple to help others like you, find our podcast.

To order our delicous & Keto Friendly Asian sauces & healthy recipes, please feel free to check out our website - www.wynnskitchen.com

You can also connect with me on Instagram at Wynn’s Kitchen, that’s my social media of choice. I’m on there daily, sharing what I’m up to and what I’m cooking up!

Thank you again for listening and until next time, keep cooking up your dreams. You’ll never know when it turns into reality.

xoxo,
Wynn