Indie Book Talk

Emma and Shelley
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Indie Book Talk

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

  1. An Important Announcement from the hosts of Indie Book Talk

    05/25/2023

    An Important Announcement from the hosts of Indie Book Talk

    Friends, readers, writers and listening fans, we have an important announcement for you. Please listen!

    4 min
  2. Book Review: Alice the Cat by Tim Cummings

    05/18/2023

    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

    13 min
  3. From Webcomic to Hardcover Collection with Jimmy Craig

    05/11/2023

    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.

    15 min
  4. How to Organize a Writer’s Life When You’re a Hot Mess with Genalea Barker

    05/04/2023

    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

    20 min
  5. The Thrilling Case of the Coverless Book with Alex Kenna

    04/27/2023

    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

    21 min
  6. Disability Representation in Fantasy Stories with L.J. Stanton

    04/20/2023

    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 5 Things to Know about Service Dogs - NEADS World Class Service Dogs L.J.'s Website: swordandboard.gg Patreon: patreon.com/ljstanton Twitter: @stanton_ljInstagram: @stanton.ljFacebook: @stanton.ljDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/6fWjVyc2z7TikTok: @ljstantonauthor

    19 min
  7. Sneezing Out a Story and Perfecting Illustrations With Help From Children’s Author Sheryl Bass

    04/13/2023

    Sneezing Out a Story and Perfecting Illustrations With Help From Children’s Author Sheryl Bass

    Where do authors get their ideas? For children’s picture book author Sheryl Bass, it started with a sneeze. Her book Baby Dragon's Big Sneeze came from a silly thought caused by a tickle in her nose. In short, the idea was the easy part. She partnered with a book coach to get illustrations made and her book published. Hear how it all came together.

    18 min
  8. How to Build A Street Team and Thoughts on Bibliotherapy with Kacey Rayburn

    04/06/2023

    How to Build A Street Team and Thoughts on Bibliotherapy with Kacey Rayburn

    Psychologist Kacey Rayburn comes from Appalachia and a family she describes as “granny witches and gravediggers.” She tells us how she mixed this all together to create her gothic fantasy, Sing Our Bones Eternal, and then built a street team to help with book promotion and pre-launch. Plus, we discuss the benefits of bibliotherapy.

    24 min
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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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  • Creator
    Emma and Shelley
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2023
  • Episodes
    130
  • Rating
    Clean
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