Talking Fiction with Carolyn Howard-Johnson

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Carolyn Howard-Johnson is an amazing woman. I could sit at her feet all day and listen to her talk about books, marketing, and her life. She's been there and done that and has the books and awards to show for it.

I'm delighted to present another wonderful two-part interview with Carolyn. This time she discusses writing fiction with insights into her own writing process. Carolyn candidly shares how she based her novel, This is the Place, and her collection of short stories, Harkening, on her own life experience.

In the second part of the interview we discuss more ways to market a fiction book including the role of online marketing as well as the emergence of e-books, virtual tours, and how giving "freebies" create buzz. We also chat more about poetry and unique and fun ways Carolyn has marketed her own writings.

Join us for this fun, insightful, and engaging chat on Just the FAQs Podcast.

Dana Lynn Smith on Just the FAQs Podcast

On the Air - Just the FAQs Podcast - featuring a variety of guests working in the business of writing
Dana Lynn Smith is a book marketing coach and author of The Savvy Book Marketer series. She has a degree in marketing and 15 years of publishing experience.

Dana joins us again to talk about why Twitter and Facebook are such valuable promotional tools for authors and how to really take advantage of these powerful networking tools. If you’ve ever wondered what the heck you should be tweeting about or whether you should be promoting through a Facebook profile, page, or group, you’ll find the answers here.

The show airs September 17th. Visit Just the FAQs Podcast page for more details and links to Dana's new books.

Hear the Podcast on iTunes

On the Air - Just the FAQs Podcast - featuring a variety of guests working in the business of writing
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New shows are being lined up for September. Be sure to visit the JTF Podcast page often to see who's lined up and hear some great archived shows.

Upcoming Interview on Just the FAQs Podcast

On the Air - Just the FAQs Podcast - featuring a variety of guests working in the business of writing
I am so impressed with what one talented and passionate person can do to make a real difference in the world through writing, and you will be too when you hear this podcast with Dallas Woodburn and the path she has been on since fifth grade. She also shares tips and insights on connecting with young readers, connecting with the joy of the process of writing, self-publishing, and promoting through speaking engagements.

We'll be recording the interview on Monday and the show will air on Thursday, August 27th.

Visit Just the FAQs Podcast page for more info on Dallas and check out the archived podcasts while you're there, including the special two-part interview with Carolyn Howard-Johnson.

On the Air with Dresser After Dark

On the Air - Just the FAQs guests on Dresser After Dark

Every Wednesday, I’ll be a guest on the nationally syndicated radio show Dresser After Dark, hosted by Michael Ray Dresser. The show features authors and experts from all over the country who offer solutions to the listening audience on all types of lifestyle matters as well as business and financial areas of interest. Michael Ray is a thought provoking radio talk show host who is well known for getting to the heart of the issue at hand.

Here’s the lineup of topics for July.

July 8 – Online Marketing Lingo
Does the geek-speak of online marketing confuse you? You’re not alone. Join us to learn the lingo.

July 15 – How Hot is the Online Video Market?
If you don’t have a video online, you’re missing out on one of the hottest marketing trends. Find out what you need to know to get started.

July 22 – Protecting Email from spam
Can you display your email address on your blog and still protect it from spam? Yes, you can. Find out how.

July 29 – Protecting your site copyright and domain name
What all site owners should know to protect themselves from a very expensive pitfall.

Just the FAQs Podcast with Author Michael Turner

On the Air - Just the FAQs Podcast - featuring a variety of guests working in the business of writing
Author Michael Turner has been the organizer for the Nashville Writers Meetup group since 2003, which has grown from three members to over six hundred. He also heads up the Nashville Podcasting Meetup group. Micheal’s book, The S.E.C.R.E.T. Method to Winning the Scholarship Game: 51 Secrets for Financing Your College Education at Little or No Cost will soon be released as an e-book.

We'll be discussing the benefits of networking face-to-face with other writers. Discover how meeting with other writers on a regular basis can help you develop relationships that will hone your craft and provide tips and tricks of the trade.

Visit Just the FAQs Podcast for more information.

Just the FAQs Podcast with Illustrator Gabriel Anton

On the Air - Just the FAQs Podcast - featuring a variety of guests working in the business of writing
The next Just the FAQs Podcast features award-winning illustrator Gabriel Anton to discuss producing custom artwork for childrens' books, fashion, stationary, and small business ads. We'll also discuss author - illustrator relationships and ways for authors to find artists.

If you're a children's author, you'll definitely want to catch this show. It will air, Thursday, June 11th.

Later this month, author and host of the Nashville Writer's Group, Michael Turner joins us to discuss the importance of networking face-to-face with other writers.
Discover how meeting with other writers on a regular basis can help you develop relationships that will hone your craft and provide tips and tricks of the trade.

Visit the Just the FAQS Podcast cast for more info and to see who will be joining us in June.

Upcoming JTF Podcast with Suzanne Lieurance

On the Air - Just the FAQs Podcast - featuring a variety of guests working in the business of writing
The next Just the FAQs Podcast features The Working Writer's Coach, Suzanne Lieurance. The show will air this Tuesday, May 26th. We discuss her upcoming Working Writer's Summer Bootcamp. You'll definitely want to get signed up for this quickly. The Bootcamp begins June 1st and Suzanne is has free downloads to get your creativity flowing right now.

Visit the Just the FAQS Podcast cast for more info and to see who will be joining us in June.

Just the FAQs Podcast with Nikki Leigh

Award winning fiction and non fiction author, Nikki Leigh, joins us on the podcast for a fun and informative interview on her latest release, Book Promo 201: Harness the Power of the Internet with Web 2.0 and Social Media Marketing.

Nikki provides Web 2.0 promotional services and virtual book tours for authors and brings over 16 years of promotional experience and over 8 years of online promotional experience to each project. She works with her clients to help them establish and/or build their online presence and helps them learn to identify and reach the correct target market for their books. Promo 101 Virtual Blog Tours and Promotional Services are always open to finding new ways to help all authors learn to promote more effectively.

Listen to the podcast now. Read the review of Book Promo 201 posted by JTF.

Upcoming JTF Podcast shows

On the Air - Just the FAQs Podcast - featuring a variety of guests working in the business of writing

May 21 – Award-winning author and virtual book tour coordinator, Nikki Leigh joins the podcast to discuss online book promotion covered in her latest release Book Promo 201: Harness the Power of the Internet with Web 2.0 and Social Media Marketing.

May 26 – Freelance writer, children’s author, and writing coach, Suzanne Lieurance discusses her Working Writer’s Coach programs including the upcoming Working Writer's Summer Bootcamp, with three tracks for fiction, non-fiction, and children’s authors.

June 11 – Features illustrator Gabe Anton as we chat about the business of creativity as well as ways for authors to find illustrators. We’ll also touch on illustrator-author relations and networking opportunities both groups can bring one another.

June 25 – Author Michael Turner joins us to talk about his role as the host of the Nashville Writers Group and the importance of networking face-to-face with other writers.

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More info on each podcast guest can be found on the JTF Podcast page.

JTF Podcast with Dana Lynn Smith and Successful Social Marketing

Book marketing coach and author Dana Lynn Smith guests on the JTF Podcast to share some great tips and discuss her latest release, Successful Social Marketing, which is the second in her new series of e-books, The Savvy Book Marketer Guides.

Dana talks about why social marketing is such a valuable promotional tool for authors. This guest podcast is part of the virtual book tour for Dana’s new book, The Savvy Book Marketer's Guide to Successful Social Marketing. See the complete tour schedule here. She offers a new topic every day of the tour.

Listen to the podcast now. Read JTF's review of Successful Social Marketing.

JTF Podcast with Dana Lynn Smith

Book marketing expert and author Dana Lynn Smith guests on the JTF Podcast to share some great tips on marketing to libraries and discuss her new release, Selling Your Book to Libraries, which is the first in her new series of e-books, The Savvy Book Marketer Guides.

You'll also get links to her blog for subscription to her newsletter that's always full of helpful advice. Plus, you'll receive her compilation book, Top Book Marketing Tips of 2008.

Listen to the podcast now. Read JTF's review of Selling Your Book to Libraries

Upcoming Interviews on the JTF Podcast

Just the FAQs Podcast series continues next week adding a wonderful interview with Dana Lynn Smith, who is the author of The Savvy Bookmarketer's Guides . The show airs Thursday, April 23rd. Look for a review of her book on the 22nd.

In May, the podcast features another interview with Dana during the release of the next book in her series, Successful Social Marketing. We're also looking forward to an interview with virtual tour coordinator Nikki Leigh, who is the author of Book Promo 201.

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JTF Podcast with Karen Reddick

The new Just the FAQs Podcast series kicks off with Karen Reddick, who is the owner of V-And-E-Services and The Red Pen Editor providing virtual author assistance and editorial services to publishers, authors, and writers.

Join us as we discuss the 2nd edition release of her incredibly helpful book, Grammar Done Right! a clear, commonsense approach to grammar and style. We also talk about the business of writing and how a professional author's assistant can aid you in all aspects of your publishing journey. Listen to the podcast now. Read JTF's review of Grammar Done Right!

New Podcast Series Launching

Just the FAQs is launching a new podcast series this week featuring informative interviews with industry professionals in the business of writing, marketing, and the creation of online media who will help you succeed in creating a top-notch product, reach your target audience, and generate buzz online.

The first guest will be Karen Reddick, a virtual author assist and author of Grammar Done Right!. A review of the book will be posted on Wednesday, April 15th and the podcast interview will air on Thursday, April 16th.

Future podcast guests will include marketing professionals Dana Lynn Smith, who is the author of The Savvy Bookmarketer's Guides and Nikki Leigh, who is a virtual tour coordinator and author of Book Promo 201.

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