Thriving Authors Podcast Dallas Woodburn

In this episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I’m giving you a glimpse of last year’s Thriving Authors Summit in the hopes you’ll be inspired to join us for THIS year’s Thriving Authors Summit, a free virtual event happening worldwide August 12-16. Come join the fun!! You can register for free at www.thrivingauthorssummit.com. Once you register, get your notebooks ready & pencils sharpened, because you are going to be so inspired and learn a TON from the 25 amazing speakers I have brought together to share their wisdom & expertise with you. 

This “taste of the summit” episode features my conversation with Jennifer Espinosa-Goswami, who shared so many beautiful gems during her summit talk “Become an In Demand Podcast Guest as an Author.” 

I especially think you'll enjoy this conversation if you’re looking to gain more visibility for yourself and your book!

Jenn shares:


Ways to become a sought-after podcast guest.


Why writing makes you an excellent speaker.


How to develop talking points from your book.


Tips on reaching out to podcast hosts with a perfect pitch!



>> If you found this conversation insightful, make sure you sign up for the third-annual Thriving Authors Summit. It’s a completely free virtual five-day summit that I am putting together straight from my heart to yours, happening from August 12-16. I’m talking with experts about everything from overcoming imposter syndrome, to effectively structuring your book, to developing your brand as an author, and much more! Register at thrivingauthorssummit.com for all of the updates and juicy goodness related to this year’s Thriving Authors Summit!

About Jenn: Jenn Espinosa-Goswami is an ICF-certified holistic coach at Weightless LLC who helps small businesses and authors leverage their expertise and sell books through public speaking. A Coach of the Year finalist from International Association of Women, Jenn is an international speaker who has been featured on Authority Magazine, Thrive Global, Women's Health, and numerous podcasts. Jenn lives in Minneapolis with her husband, two daughters, Chiweenie and leopard gecko. Connect with her on Instagram at @jennspingo


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In this solo episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I’m giving you my best tips for a successful, fun, and fabulous book event! Coming off two recent book launches and a joint book event with my dad (whose debut novel, The Butterfly Tree, came out earlier this year) at Timbre Books in Ventura, CA, I have a lot to share!

You’ll hear ideas around mindset and practical strategies, including:


How to make it as easy as possible for bookstores to partner with you.


The difference between a book signing and a book event.


My favorite format for book events and how to prepare.


Logistics that are important to work out with the bookstore before the event.


Ideas to spread the word about the event to make it as successful as possible.


A list of what to bring the day of your event.



I hope these tips inspire you to get out there so readers can celebrate you and your beautiful book – in a way that allows you to soak in this special memory and truly enjoy your book event.

Here’s the link I mentioned I’d share: Episode 137: Tips for Your Author Photo Shoot. And also, make sure to grab the pdf with all the tips here: Tips for a fantastic book event.pdf


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In this episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, it was such a treat to talk with author Keely Parrack whose young adult thriller 10 HOURS TO GO and her latest picture book HOW STARLING GOT HIS SPECKLES coincidentally came out on the same day this past February!

I especially think you'll enjoy this conversation if you are someone who is interested in writing in multiple genres!

Keely shares:


What it’s like to transition between writing young adult novels and picture books.


How she gets the ideas for her thrillers and characters.


The different timelines that writing her novels took, ranging from 10 years to less than a year – and how that translated into different energy within each story.


What she finds makes the whole writing journey worthwhile.



It was really fun to hear about her writing process and how life has influenced her stories!

About Keely:Keely Parrack is the author of Young Adult thrillers, DON'T LET IN THE COLD, 10 HOURS TO GO and picture books, HOW STARLING GOT HIS SPECKLES, MORNING, SUNSHINE! She came from the UK to the USA twenty years ago, and liked it so much she's still here, doing what she loves - writing young adult novels, poetry, and picture books, motivating kids to love reading and to be confident creative writers. Keely lives in the San Francisco Bay area with her husband and son. Follow her on IG @keelyinkster at or https://keelyparrack.com


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In this solo episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I’m doing something I’ve never done before: reading you an excerpt of one of my novels! After receiving a bunch of listener requests for more details about my new novel Before & After You & Me (which also happens to be this month’s pick for the Thriving Authors Book Club) I decided it would be fun to give you Chapter One, straight from my voice and my heart. So grab your earbuds and prepare to meet my main character Emma on the day that changes her life forever.

Thank you so much for your support and interest in my writing – it means the world to me to share my books with you! If you do grab a copy for yourself, for a friend, for a teen you know, or even for a Little Free Library – please let me know! I’d love to send you a few small book goodies as a way to say thank you. 3

And I hope you’ll join us for our next meeting of the Thriving Authors Book Club on Wednesday, June 26th at 10am PT, where we’ll be talking about Before & After You & Me and I’ll be answering all of your questions about writing & publishing. Register at bit.ly/thrivingauthorsbookclub for the zoom link. 

(And pssssst it’s okay if you don’t get a chance to read the book before our meeting – please, still join us! There won’t be a pop quiz on the book, I promise. This is all about coming together in community and supporting each other as we manifest our writing dreams!)




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In this episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, it was exciting to talk with Judith Lindbergh about her new historical fiction novel, AKMARAL (and it’s so fun that we shared a publication date of May 7th!) 

I learned a ton about historical research in our conversation, and her passion for the project comes through so deeply. 

Judith also shared:


How she began her journey as a writer and what led her to focus on stories drawn from ancient history.


What she noticed happening when she didn't allow for the creative and unexpected in her writing.


How she was able to nurture and sustain her creativity over a long period of time and the changes she experienced in the publishing industry over that time.


What inspired her to start her creative writing community and how it grew over time.



I think you’ll really enjoy this conversation no matter where you are on your writing journey!And if you are looking to move further along on your journey – or just get started – join me and a small community of like-minded women this summer in Your Book Roadmap! Bring your book to life and truly see yourself as an author. Learn more and register at https://bit.ly/yourbookroadmapAbout Judith: Judith Lindbergh’s new novel, AKMARAL, about a nomad woman warrior on the Central Asian steppes in the 5th c. BCE, published by Regal House Publishing on May 7, 2024. Her debut novel, THE THRALL'S TALE, about three women in the first Viking Age settlement in Greenland, was a Booksense (IndieBound) Pick, a Borders Original Voices Selection and praised by Pulitzer Prize winners Geraldine Brooks and Robert Olen Butler. Her work has appeared in numerous publications including in Newsweek, Zibby Magazine, Next Avenue, Writer’s Digest, Edible Jersey, Literary Mama, Archaeology Magazine, Other Voices, and UP HERE: The North at the Center of the World published by University of Washington Press. She also contributed to the Smithsonian Institution’s exhibition Vikings: The Norse Atlantic Saga and was an expert commentator on the History Channel’s documentary series MANKIND: The Story of All of Us. Judith is the Founder/Director of The Writers Circle, a New Jersey-based creative writing center where she regularly teaches aspiring and accomplished writers from ages 8-80. Learn more at https://judithlindbergh.com.


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In this solo episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I’m pulling back the curtain around what I do as a book coach and sharing three reasons why having a book coach is a game-changer in getting your book written.

You’ll hear about:


The hardest part of writing your book and how I will help you move through it.


The amazing shifts that happen when you have clarity on your writing project.


Who the biggest enemy is when it comes to writing a book and how I support my clients with this.


How my new program will set you up for continued success and why I structured it the way I did.



I hope this episode gives you a sense of what a book coach is, what I do with my clients and how a book coach can really help you move forward in your journey.

And remember, your book is a whole new beginning in many ways. It's the first step of a really exciting new chapter for yourself, for your business, for your authority and your expertise. It creates so many ripples and you have no idea how far those ripples will go!Ready to see what ripples your book creates? Join my new program, Your Book Roadmap, and by the end of our eight weeks together you’ll truly see yourself as an author. You’ll have the first chapter of your book DONE and all the momentum you need to continue! It’s a small group with limited spots so grab yours today at https://www.dallaswoodburn.com.


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