The Indie Bookshelf

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Wrap up in a blanket, get a cosy drink and settle down to our community podcast, The Indie Bookshelf. Twice a month we bring you delightfully bookish content. We show you sneak peaks behind the scenes of an indie press, bring you all the latest news on the books we publish and discuss our favourite indie published books. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

  1. 08/02/2023

    What a Commissioning Editor Looks For

    In this episode, Holly and Aimée from Asteria Press delve into what a commissioning editor looks for when they are reading your submission. We discuss how to really get to know your book from a marketing perspective and how to be your own champion when approaching publishing professionals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 5m

  2. 07/13/2023

    Judge a Book by its Cover

    In this episode, Holly and Aimée of Asteria Press talk to the lovely Wendy Mach from White Stone Pages. Wendy gives us an expert eye on book covers. Are the important? What do we love to see in them? What should be avoided? We cover it all. Find the transcript and all things Asteria Press on our website. Looking for book design? Here are all Wendy Mach's details! Until next time, keep reading! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    41 min

  3. 07/06/2023

    What is Cosy Fantasy?

    In this episode, Holly and Aimée from Asteria Press discuss all things cosy fantasy. We have a look into what the genre is and where it stands in the wider fantasy genre. We also tell you all about all of our favourite books in the genre. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    38 min

  4. 05/11/2023

    Debunking the Myth the Traditional Publishing is Better Than Indie Publishing

    In this episode, we discuss the ins and outs of whether big traditional publishers really are picking up the best books, authors and talent. Join us to celebrate indie and take a close look at our industry. Read the transcript here: https://www.asteriapress.com/episodetranscripts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    46 min

  5. 04/26/2023

    Publishing Process: Developmental Editing

    In this episode, we discuss all things developmental editing. Join us for a great discussion between a developmental editor and an author. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    26 min

  6. 03/23/2023

    Book Review: Scales of Ash and Smoke by Emily Schneider

    In this episode, we discuss our experience of reading Scales of Ash and Smoke by Emily Schneider. Keep in mind that, as with any book review, there will be some lever of spoilers. Emily Schneider's website www.emilyschneiderwrites.com Best Indie Book Award www.bestindiebookaward.com Our goodreads forum https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/1208743-the-indie-bookshelf Holly Möller Creative Asteria Press www.asteriapress.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    34 min

  7. 03/09/2023

    What makes a book magical?

    Holly and Aimée of Asteria Press discuss what makes a book magical. Can you throw away books? What books aren't magical? How come you don't find a book magical when everyone else does? We unpick it all in this episode. For a transcript of this episode visit: https://www.asteriapress.com/episodetranscripts You can find (almost) all the books we mentioned over on our goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/asteria_press Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    31 min

  8. 02/20/2023

    Book Review: Hester by Laurie Lico Albanese

    In the episode we discuss everything we love about Hester by Laurie Lico Albanese. Keep in mind that, as with any book review, there will be some lever of spoilers. If you haven't read the book, go read it now and the come back! Laurie Lico Albanese's website www.laurielicoalbanese.com Duckworth Book's website www.duckworthbooks.co.uk Our website! www.asteriapress.com Transcripts of all episodes available here https://www.asteriapress.com/episodetranscripts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    39 min

  9. 01/25/2023

    Introducing Asteria Press

    Get to know Holly and Aimée, the people behind Asteria Press. We discuss what it is like to set up an independent publishing press and give you a sneak peak into our first book. For a transcript of this episode, visit our website: https://pressasteria.wixsite.com/home/episodetranscripts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    29 min
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Wrap up in a blanket, get a cosy drink and settle down to our community podcast, The Indie Bookshelf. Twice a month we bring you delightfully bookish content. We show you sneak peaks behind the scenes of an indie press, bring you all the latest news on the books we publish and discuss our favourite indie published books. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Aimee Hill
  • Years Active
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  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
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    © Aimee Hill
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