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Season 3 | Episode 17 • Kristen McGuiness
Host & Guest Guest Kristen McGuiness Host Kathleen Kaiser & Adanna Moriarty Resources www.risewriters.com About This Episode On a Mission for Change: Unveiling the Rise of a New Publishing House In our latest podcast episode, we had the...
Season 3 | Episode 16 • Kelly Anne Manuel
Host & Guest Guest Kelly Anne Manuel Host Kathleen Kaiser & Adanna Moriarty Resources Good Reads About This Episode An Uncommon Author's Odyssey: Crafting Modern-Day Nursery Rhymes Step into children's literature with our latest episode of...
Season 3 | Episode 15 • Rebecca Inch-Partridge
Dive into the depths of the editing realm with Talking Book Publishing as Kathleen and Adanna converse with acclaimed YA Author Rebecca Inch-Partridge, the brilliant mind behind “Escaping the Dashia.” However, this episode offers more than just a glimpse into Rebecca’s latest work; it unveils her dual role as a developmental editor, shaping literary gems from behind the scenes.
Season 3 | Episode 14 • Sheila Lowe
Host & Guest Guest Sheila Lowe Host Kathleen Kaiser & Adanna Moriarty Resources sheilalowebooks.com About This Episode On Making a Living as a Writer In this episode, Kathleen and Adanna enjoyed chatting with Sheila Lowe, a bestselling...
Season 3 | Episode 13 • Anne Marie Wells
The ins and outs of book tours and the art of submitting work to publications in this captivating episode of Talking Book Publishing. Join host Adanna as she engages in an enlightening solo conversation with the multi-award-winning poet, playwright, and memoirist Anne Marie Wells.
Season 3 | Episode 12 • Ivor Davis
Join us on a captivating episode of Talking Book Publishing as we reunite with one of our first guests, Ivor Davis, a seasoned writer with a remarkable career from the ’60s to the present day. Kathleen and Adanna are thrilled to delve into Ivor’s publishing journey, covering his experiences with traditional publishing through an agent and his exciting venture into self-publishing with two brand-new books on the horizon.
Season 3 | Episode 11 • Kathleen & Adanna eBook Promotion
In this episode, Kathleen and Adanna delve into eBook promotion—a crucial aspect of book marketing. They explore why it is necessary, how to identify the most effective strategies within your budget, and whether converting your book into an eBook is financially viable. With their extensive marketing expertise,
Season 3 | Episode 10 • Bruce Luyendyk
Join Kathleen and Adanna as they welcome geologist and author Bruce Luyendyk to discuss his upcoming memoir, “Mighty Bad Land,” available May 30. In this engaging episode, Bruce shares his experiences during his first scientific expedition to Antarctica, where he and his five-person team embarked on a six-week geology quest, accidentally discovering a new continent and unraveling the mysteries of Zealandia, the world’s eighth continent.
Season 3 | 9 • LATFB Part Three
Host & Guest Guests Tricia Cochée Ravven White Parvati Markus Nadja Gerry Haller Host Kathleen Kaiser Adanna Moriarty Resources worldstagepress.org/product/the-orisha-talks/ curiouscorvidpublishing.com parvatimarkus.com NadjaMedia.com About...
Season 3 | Episode 8 • LATFB Part Two
Host & Guest Guests Kimberly Davis Basso Tonia Shimin Jacob Kilgore Vibiana Aparicio-Chamberlin Host Kathleen Kaiser Adanna Moriarty Resources KimberlyDavisBasso.com symeonshimin.com weloveophelia.online/ artediosa.com About This EpisodeWelcome...
Season 3 | Episode 7 • LATFB Part One
Join us for part one of our special series for the 2023 LA Times Festival of Books (LATFB). We are thrilled to share our exclusive interviews with three amazing authors
Season 3 | Episode 6 • H. Mitchell Caldwell
In this episode of Talking Book Publishing, Kathleen and Adanna sit down with award-winning author H. Mitchell Caldwell to discuss his newest book, Cost of Deceit. Caldwell shares his journey to becoming a published author and the inspiration behind his latest work. He also speaks on the importance of creating characters that readers can relate to and the power of storytelling to open our eyes to the world around us.
Season 3 | Episode 5 • Kathleen & Adanna
Kathleen and Adanna jump into the nitty gritty of what branding should look like for the author and how to incorporate it into your marketing phases across all your platforms. From interior layout to cover design and your website and social media, it’s a crucial part of book creation. Listen to the episode and get your creative juices flowing on how you want to be represented to your readership.
Season 3 |Episode 4 • Catherine Ann Jones
A memoir could be the most important thing you ever try to write. It’s not an easy journey. It takes courage and introspection, and well some grasp of your memories. In this episode, the storied Catherine Ann Jones joins Kathleen and Adanna to discuss the craft of a memoir. Catherine delivers tons of information on building your story. Even when you think, “maybe my life hasn’t been interesting enough,” you’re probably wrong. That’s where bravery comes in, to dig deep and get it out there.
Season 3 | Episode 3 • Steve Kidd
What does a successful marketing campaign take to make you a bestselling author? Today’s Talking Book Publishing’s guest is Steve Kidd. He’s a marketing guru starting out in the early days of internet marketing and the author of twenty books. He walks listeners through some key points in using Amazon and the importance of building and using your internet community to sell books, whether it’s a new release or you published 15 years ago.
Season 3 | Episode 2 • Stephanie Kemler
This episode takes a nuanced look at creating a religion and applying ancient practices to a modern-gothic coming-of-age tale. But this is not just world-building. How do you find time and discipline to get a manuscript completed? There is a wealth of wisdom for writers here.
Season 3 | Episode 1 • Scott Ellis
One in four readers is listening…
There are so many platforms to get your book into the hands of readers. But how do you choose where to put your money as a self or indie-published author? The current audiobook industry is raking in over $16b a year. Our guest today, on the first episode of season three, is Scott Ellis. He’s created a business around getting your books narrated and out into the world for readers or listeners, as the case may be. Scott goes over everything from how you get paid to how he gets paid. Plus, the benefits of producing your work in this media. A jam-packed 55 minutes, co-hosted by Kathleen kaiser and Adanna Moriarty, season three is bound to be exciting with our new platform.
Season 2 | Episode 18 • Anna Corbeaux
Do you need an editor? Have you ever wanted to pick an editor’s brain before you had to pay them? Do you even know what an editor does for your manuscript? We round out 2022 with our last episode of the season and the talented Anna Corbeaux of Corbeaux Editorial Services. Kathleen and Adanna pick the brain of a full-time working copy and developmental editor to get your questions answered.
Season 2 | Episode 17 • Rik Forgo & Steve Cafarelli
In the summer of 1972, one band soared to the top of the charts and changed the music scene forever. The Eagles brought new sound and talent into the world, creating a following and loyal fans. In today’s episode, authors Rik Forgo (Previous book: Eagles: Before the Band, book one in a trilogy on the Eagles) and Steve Cafarelli join Kathleen and discuss rock music history.
Season 2 | Episdoe 16 • William Bernhardt
Today marks the last episode of our 805 Writers Conference highlight series. Our guest is a multi-New York Times bestselling author, Creator of the Red Sneaker project, and organizer of WriterCon, William Bernhardt. Kathleen and William discuss his career as an author. From hundreds of rejections to becoming a bestseller, William has spanned three decades as an author, adjusting to the times along the way.
Season 2 |Episode 15 • Julie D. Summers
Today we explore Julie D. Summers decade-plus journey writing her upcoming book, Off My Knees: From Skid Row to Sunset Boulevard. Writing a memoir can be incredibly hard, and both Kathleen and Adanna jump into this conversation together as they try on a new platform for the podcast. Julie’s story is one of resilience and hope amid some very dark, troubling times.
Season 2 | Episode 14 • Mark Parsons
Host & Guest Guest Mark H Parsons Host Kathleen Kaiser Producer Adanna Moriarty Resources markhparsons.com About This Episode For the last several episodes, we've been doing a highlight series on the podcast, interviewing our speakers for the...
Season 2 | Episode 13 • Jule Selbo
Host & Guest Guest Jule Selbo Host Kathleen Kaiser Producer Adanna Moriarty Resources juleselbo.com About This Episode Today Kathleen has the treat of talking with award-winning author Jule Selbo, who has spent her whole career as a writer,...
Season 2 | Episode 12 • Penny Sansevieri
If you only listen to one of our podcasts this year, let it be this one…
As an indie press-seeking or self-published author, the dream is to get your hard-won book out into the hands of the public. Some will jump when offered the chance because it sounds too good to be true. In this episode, Kathleen and Penny Sansevieri go in-depth into the darker side of the publishing world. A caution for the hopeful to do their due diligence before handing money to a supposed publishing company or marketing firm.
Season 2 | Episode 11 • Bruce Carlin
This week’s episode of Talking Book Publishing is a rare treat for us. It’s never happened in the podcast’s two seasons that we get to talk with an author on the release day of their book. Today our guest Bruce Carlin is the author of Undeterred: How One Determined Vietnamese Orphan Carved Out a Place for Himself in America. This novelistic biography is an immigrant story of resilience and determination. Bruce and Kathleen discuss his writing process, the book’s subject, dive a little into the stock market, and how these pieces combine to tell a compelling once-in-a-lifetime story.
Season 2 | Episode 10 • Wendelin Van Draanen
For each writer on the publishing path, the journey is different. Today our guest is best-selling and award-winning author Wendelin Van Draanen. She writes YA fiction across genres in hopes that youth can find courage, relatability, and light in her stories.
Season 2 | Episode 9 • Brenda Vaca
Self-publishing takes a toll on the indie author’s finances. Have you ever wondered how you’re going to pull off each step, from editing to cover and interior layout design? You can’t skimp in these areas. Not to cause anxiety because there are resources out there if you’re willing to get creative.
On today’s episode, Kathleen talks with Brenda Vaca, a poet, and creator of the indie publishing house Riot of Roses. When Brenda created her book (Riot of Roses), she turned to crowdsourcing, successfully funding the entire project using a Kickstarter campaign. Come along on this conversation, get to know Brenda and what she learned through the process, so you don’t have to.
Season 2 |Episode 8 • Kimberly Davis Basso
In today’s episode, our guest Kimberly Davis Basso talks about self-publishing. She has won multiple awards for her books, two memoirs (I’m a Little Brain Dead and Birth and Other Stories), plus a new book of horror short stories (Next Door). Kimberley is a wealth of information and shares it freely with our listeners.
Season 2 | Episode 7 • LA Times Festival of Books-Part Two
In Part two of our LA Times Festival of Books author showcase, we talk with three more authors who will be in the WPN booth (#200). Norbert Soski, Author of Only Human, A Guide to the Human Operating System; Rosalinda Diaz, Author of Rom-Com Bee Stings; and Adanna Moriarty, best-selling author of Threadbare, a Patchwork of Poems that Make a Life. In this episode, you get to know each author and what you can expect from them at the festival. Both Norbert and Rosalinda have cool giveaways for the folks who buy their books during the weekend (April 23 &24), and Adanna’s publisher is bringing all sorts of goodies.
Season 2 | Episode 7 • LA Times Festival of Books-Part One
April is an exciting month for the book world. The LA Times Festival of Books is the largest book fest in the country, usually seeing 150,000 guests throughout the weekend. The last two years have put a halt to this giant outdoor festival, but 2022 brings it back to life. Expecting around 100,000 people to walk around the festival held on the USC campus in Los Angels. Every year WPN reserves a big booth, and our members join us, allowing them to really sell and hype their books up. It’s networking at its most pure. In this episode, we talk with three authors from the WPN booth, Shirley Strickland, author of The Awakening of La Muse; Tamara Miller Davis, author of Despite the Buzz; and Catherine Klatzger, author of You Will Never Be Normal. These 3 ladies have written inspiring stories, all very different voices that need to be heard.
After Hours – Conversations with the Producer
Season 2 | Episdoe 16 • William Bernhardt
Today marks the last episode of our 805 Writers Conference highlight series. Our guest is a multi-New York Times bestselling author, Creator of the Red Sneaker project, and organizer of WriterCon, William Bernhardt. Kathleen and William discuss his career as an author. From hundreds of rejections to becoming a bestseller, William has spanned three decades as an author, adjusting to the times along the way.
Season 2 | Episode 14 • Mark Parsons
Host & Guest Guest Mark H Parsons Host Kathleen Kaiser Producer Adanna Moriarty Resources markhparsons.com About This Episode For the last several episodes, we've been doing a highlight series on the podcast, interviewing our speakers for the...
Episode 14 • Hiram Sims
Hiram Sims, poet, entrepreneur, educator-discusses his journey in poetry, creating the Community Literature Initiative-a poetry publishing course geared to give writers of color a voice and helps get poets published, and the companion World Stage Press. He also discusses the Sims Library of Poetry, the largest in Los Angeles, the first black-owned library in California, and a host to over 6000 books of poetry. Hiram has a passion for poetry and getting books out into the world. He will be one of the guest speakers at the 805 Writers Conference in November of 2021.
After Hours – Conversations with the Producer • 4.2 Jose Ramirez
A brand-new segment – After Hours- Conversations with the Producer. Adanna Moriarty continues the discussion with our guests for more insights into the world of publishing.
In this first episode, she talks with publisher Jose Ramirez, talking all things self-publishing, and even gets into the strange world of programming, something she always wished she knew more about.
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