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Psychological Thriller Author, Lisa Gardner, Discusses New Frankie Elkin Book | Episode 100

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Dive into the gripping world of Lisa Gardner's latest thriller, "Still See You Everywhere." Join us as we explore the harrowing journey of Frankie Elkin, an expert at finding missing persons, who takes on an unimaginable request: locating the long-lost sister of a notorious female serial killer facing execution. From the sinister secrets of a tech mogul's remote island to the relentless pursuit of justice, this episode is packed with suspense and intrigue.

Don't miss our in-depth review and discussion on this riveting novel by the #1 New York Times bestselling author, Lisa Gardner. Lisa Gardner, a celebrated thriller novelist, has captivated readers worldwide with her masterful storytelling and keen insights into criminal minds. With numerous awards and international acclaim, her novels are a must-read for any thriller enthusiast.

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Coast To Coast Romance | Episode 96

Leah Koch and her sister, Bea Hodges-Koch, are the owners of The Ripped Bodice Bookstore. It is a 100% romance bookstore with locations in Los Angeles and Brooklyn. Listen to how and why they niched down their brick and mortar bookstore and why did they add a store in Brooklyn. 

00:00:00 An intro to Leach Koch

00:03:33 Books store: Romance Only!

00:05:37 Different Romance stories

00:07:02 Romance is BORING!? 

00:12:01 Harlequin romance

00:15:39 Amazing Romance’s Authors

00:17:57 Jetsetter and Romance

00:23:19 The Ripped Bodice annual report 

00:26:42 Publisher’s problems

00:30:10 Big move across the country 

00:32:44 Wrapping Up

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How Do You Write 31 Books in 14 Day? | Episode 95

Kelly Anne Manuel actually wrote MORE than 31 books in seven days. These books for children. Her books are available in four series: The Essentials Series, The Rainbow’s End Series, The Classics, and My Name Is Series. 

00:00:00 An intro to Kelly Manuel

00:00:55 31 Books in 14 Days!

00:03:49 Writing 31 books

00:09:05 School is COMPLICATED

00:10:53 “My Name is” series

00:12:15 “The Central” series

00:13:34 “Rainbows In” series

00:14:15 “The Classics” series  

00:20:20 Wrapping up

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Be The Change You Want To See In The World | Episode 93

EksAyn speaks nationally and has been seen on Forbes.com, Speaker Magazine, TV, various blogs, and podcasts. He is an author of a business book that has sold internationally. EksAyn has extensive business experience, including presenting to governments, associations, and other businesses. His educational background in psychology and life experiences have taught him how to connect and communicate in business.

Much more importantly, he is somewhat good at playing hide and seek, jumping on a trampoline with his children, and at setting up a tent trailer when taking his family on road trips. He also enjoys hiking mountains with his children, camping, reading, and learning about Jesus Christ.

00:00:00 An intro to Eksayn Anderson

00:02:29 What I Want My Children to Know Before I Die Back story 

00:17:25  Sharing book chapters

00:25:10 Journey with Christ

00:31:17 Free 5 Steps Parent Guide

00:35:15 Wrapping Up 

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Mystery Writer, Christopher Lynch, Introduces Dark State | Episode 92

Christopher J. Lynch is the author of the One Eyed Jack crime novel series about a professional blackmailer who operates in and around the South Bay area of Los Angeles. The debut novel in the series was a 2013 Shamus Award finalist, and a 2014 Writer's Digest honorable mention for genre fiction.

00:00:00 An intro to Christopher Lynch

00:01:08 Fiction has become real life

00:03:45 World Trade Center Attacked  

00:12:55 Dark State Characters 

00:17:15 One Eyed Jack: Crime Novel series

00:20:58 Christopher started writing Ken Osmond's story

00:27:30 Bitches, Bastard, and Bullies 

00:33:02 Wrapping Up 

Christopher Lynch’s Links:

Website:

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https://www.amazon.com/DARK-STATE-terrorists-government-knows/dp/0990727351/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1659543828&sr=1-2

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There Are No Stupid Questions About Science | Episode 91

Leah Elson is an esteemed clinical development scientist, accomplished non-fiction author, and pioneering advocate for public science communication. Over 14 years in medical research, Leah has significantly contributed to multiple disciplines, including orthopedics, innovative biotechnologies, oncology, and neuroscience. Her academic credentials include a focus in pre-medical sciences from Harvard University and graduate degrees in Biotechnology from Johns Hopkins University and in Global Health & Epidemiology from the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California. Currently, she is pursuing her doctoral research in Molecular Biology.

00:00:00 An intro to Leah Elson 

00:00:40 Segway Science Story 

00:04:49 There are (No) stupid questions in science

00:06:07 Three questions from the book

00:12:03 Why Leah wants to write this kind of book.

00:13:55 Be visible 

00:19:46 Be excited about Math and Science!

00:22:52 Books upcoming

00:24:41 Wrapping Up

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Breaking Barriers: Unveiling the Unsung Heroines of Branding | FREEBIE ALERT | Episode 90

Bookaholic interviews Kim Derrick Rozdeba about "Breaking Barriers: Unveiling the Unsung Heroines of Branding"  He uncovers inspiring stories of entrepreneurial women brand leaders. Explore the gender perspective in branding with insights from a passionate advocate and corporate expert. 

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00:00:00 An intro to Kim Rozdeba 

00:00:42 Why did Kim write a book about women branding queens?

00:06:48 Branding in the digital age

00:10:45 5C’s of branding 

00:16:57 The Widow Clicquot

00:19:57 Elizabeth Arden - The Red Door

00:25:32 Who is Madam C. J. Walker 

00:29:15 Kim Rozdeba: Writing another book? 

00:30:40 Wrapping up

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Aaxel Author Services helps authors to navigate publishing and their stories stand out | Episode 89

In the latest episode of the Bookaholic podcast, host Deidre welcomes Alexa Nazaro, the president of Aaxel Author Services, to explore a range of services aimed to assist struggling writers and avid readers who aspire to authorship.

Alexa and Deidre dive deep into the complexities of the writing and publishing process, acknowledging that each writer's journey is unique. Alexa, who began her career primarily in freelance writing and creative writing studies, sheds light on the broad spectrum of services provided by her company, from manuscript evaluations to children's book publishing. The conversation pivots to the often-overlooked yet critical aspect of book marketing, with Alexa emphasizing the fierce competition in the book industry in 2023.

Sharing insights from her experiences, Alexa advises authors on efficient marketing strategies, stressing the importance of targeted channels over wide but shallow efforts. She also touches on the significance of passion-driven promotion, insisting that success requires proactive outreach, not a passive 'build it and they will come' approach.

Alexa concludes by detailing how Aaxel's packages offer authors a customized, comprehensive overview of the work involved in publishing and marketing, ensuring clarity and tailored support for their writing journey. Listeners are left with an understanding that, in a saturated market, Aaxel Author Services provides essential guidance for authors to navigate the intricacies of publishing and to help their stories stand out.

• (00:00:05) Introduction - Alexa Nazaro of Aaxel Author Services

• (00:02:15) Embracing the Author Beyond Inquiry

• (00:05:36) Alexa's Freelance Writing & Self-Publishing Expertise

• (00:07:29) Discussing Book Marketing for Writers

• (00:08:34) Initial Book Marketing Advice

• (00:09:07) Marketing Efficiency for Authors

• (00:15:39) The Passion Behind Writing and Selling Books

• (00:20:06) Author Publishing Packages Overview

• (00:23:35) Conclusion with Deirdre: Insights from Alexa Nazara

Finding The Nature Of Reality To Be Different For Everyone | Episode 88

Bookaholic Podcast - Episode 88

 

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Kathy J. Forti, Ph.D. was born in Chicago, Illinois. She is a clinical psychologist with degrees from New York University in Journalism and graduate degrees from Old Dominion University in psychology. She is author to the fictional series: "STACKS Library of Truth" and also author of her own personal story--"Fractals of God: A Psychologist's Near Death Experience & Journeys Into the Mystical". She leads sacred tours to Egypt and is an explorer of ancient sites. In addition, Kathy is the developer of the Trinfinity8 energetic healing technology for health practitioners (www.trinfinity8.com). Subscribe free to her weekly blog: Trinfinity & Beyond where she discusses spirituality, consciousness, healing, the cosmos, and more.

 

00:00:00 An intro to Kathy Forti

00:01:02 Psychologist transitioned to a writer due to a near-death  

00:09:30 Near Death Experience 

00:21:06 Masonic symbols   

00:23:16 STACKS Library of Truth and STACKS Awakening Truth

00:37:25 Wrapping Up

 

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/Trinfinity8

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LEARN THE BIGGEST AND MOST COMMON MISTAKE THAT AUTHORS MAKE | Episode 87

Bret Ridgway is a 25-year veteran of the book publishing and speaking world. He is an 8-time author, including #1 bestsellers "Mistakes Authors Make" and "ABCs of Speaking." He was the founder of Speaker Fulfillment Services, a company that works behind the scenes for authors, speakers, and information marketers. He is a frequent guest on podcasts, virtual summits, and at live events such as Author 101 University, Author U, and 21st Century Book Marketing.

00:00:00 An intro to Bret Ridgway

00:00:47 Bret Ridgway’s background

00:03:43 Early days of E-commerce

00:05:35 Why you should take Bret Ridgway’s services

00:08:10 Selling book on Amazon 

00:12:42 Biggest and most common mistakes that authors make

00:17:10 Short attention span

00:20:29 Spotlight Speaker Masterclass

00:24:58 What to look forward to BretRidgway.com

00:27:02 Wrapping Up

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