Bound By Books: Recent Episodes
Sherri Hayes, Tina Moss, Danielle Bannister, Hannah Byron, and Marianne Morea
Sherri Hayes and Marianne Morea share some of the expectations new authors have and compare that to what it's really like being a writer.
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Danielle Bannister and Marianne Morea compare the 3 act story structure verses the 5 plot point story structure.
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There are so many publishing options these days. How do you know which one is right for you? Tina Moss and Sherri Hayes break down the pros and cons of traditional publishing, publishing through a small press, and self publishing.
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Disclaimer: The views expressed at, or through, this podcast are those of the individual hosts acting in their individual capacities only – not those of their respective employers, fellow podcast hosts, or the Bound by Books podcast as a whole. All liability with respect to actions taken or not taken based on the contents of this podcast are hereby expressly disclaimed.
Even some of the most successful authors have experienced imposter syndrome, but what do you do about it? How do you combat feeling like you're just 'faking it'? Tina Moss and Danielle Bannister are discussing their experiences with imposter syndrome and some of the tricks they use to work through the negativity.To find out more about the podcast and all our hosts, visit our website at www.boundbybookspodcast.com.Disclaimer: The views expressed at, or through, this podcast are those of the individual hosts acting in their individual capacities only – not those of their respective employers, fellow podcast hosts, or the Bound by Books podcast as a whole. All liability with respect to actions taken or not taken based on the contents of this podcast are hereby expressly disclaimed.
All four of our hosts, Tina Moss, Sherri Hayes, Marianne Morea, and Danielle Bannister, come together to celebrate the 100th episode. Find out some of our favorite episodes and what we've learned along the way.To find out more about the podcast and all our hosts, visit our website at www.boundbybookspodcast.com.Disclaimer: The views expressed at, or through, this podcast are those of the individual hosts acting in their individual capacities only – not those of their respective employers, fellow podcast hosts, or the Bound by Books podcast as a whole. All liability with respect to actions taken or not taken based on the contents of this podcast are hereby expressly disclaimed.
Marianne Morea and guest Evelyn Lenderman are discussing their experiences with conventions. Evelyn first went to conventions as a reader and she shares how that shaped the way she approached meeting readers as an author.To find out more about the podcast and all our hosts, visit our website at www.boundbybookspodcast.com.Disclaimer: The views expressed at, or through, this podcast are those of the individual hosts acting in their individual capacities only – not those of their respective employers, fellow podcast hosts, or the Bound by Books podcast as a whole. All liability with respect to actions taken or not taken based on the contents of this podcast are hereby expressly disclaimed.
Sherri Hayes and Marianne Morea discuss some of the pitfalls to writing a strong heroineand how to avoid them.To find out more about the podcast and all our hosts, visit our website at www.boundbybookspodcast.com.Disclaimer: The views expressed at, or through, this podcast are those of the individual hosts acting in their individual capacities only – not those of their respective employers, fellow podcast hosts, or the Bound by Books podcast as a whole. All liability with respect to actions taken or not taken based on the contents of this podcast are hereby expressly disclaimed.
Have you ever wanted to write faster so you can publish more books? Tina Moss and Marianne Morea are sharing their tips and tricks on how to write faster and how their writing methods have changed over the years.
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Do you ever have trouble starting a story? Danielle Bannister and Sherri Hayes discuss some common ways to start a story and hook reads so they want to read more.
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Whether your publishing your first book, or you've been traditionally publishing and want to dive into self publishing, host Danielle Bannister and her guest Jessica Waldron are sharing insights into indie publishing. Find out what an author should expect to pay for and what you shouldn't waste your money on.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Mailerlite (Newsletters):https://www.mailerlite.com/invite/5b3358a6674e5
Draft2 Digital (book distribution): https://www.draft2digital.com/clarkpublishinghouse
Canva (graphics): https://partner.canva.com/c/3618740/647168/10068
Planning: J.M. Waldron HB90: https://heartbreathings.teachable.com/courses/hb90-bootcamp?affcode=145068_dhurfidw
Publish & Thrive: https://heartbreathings.teachable.com/courses/publish-and-thrive?affcode=145068_dhurfidw
Thriving Author Course Bundle: https://heartbreathings.teachable.com/courses/thriving-author-course-bundle?affcode=145068_dhurfidw
ProWritingAid: 20% off Discount Code: https://prowritingaid.com/en/App/Purchase?afid=24882&vc=DUGPH63ZMN
Alliance of Independent Authors: https://allianceindependentauthors.org/?affid=14400
Blog with tips to get started: https://youvedecidedtoselfpublish.blogspot.com/
One on one coaching: www.clarkpublishinghouse.com
To find out more about the podcast and all our hosts, visit our website at www.boundbybookspodcast.com.
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What makes a good character profile? How detailed should it be? Danielle Bannister and Marianne Morea share how they approach character profiles and why they're important to your writing.
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Tina Moss and Sherri Hayes share some of the common reasons why readers will abandon your book and what you.
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Building an author community can help you build your brand, avoid common pitfalls, and get insight into new marketing trends. Tina Moss and Danielle Bannister are discussion how to build an effective author network.
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Sherri Hayes and Marianna Morea discuss where their ideas come from and how they translate those ideas into publishable stories.
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Having trouble trying to balance writing and marketing your books? It may be time to hire an assistant. On this episode of Bound by Books, Sherri Hayes is talking with the owner of Poised Pen Productions, Teresa Russ. Find out what Personal Assistants and Virtual Assistants can do to help your buisness.
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Tina Moss and Marianne Morea are talking about drama in the author world on this episode of Bound by Books. As an author, do you jump into the frey, or keep silent? And what do you do if you post something on social media and cause drama of your own? Tina and Marriane share their experiences and what has worked for them.
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It's a new year, so it's time to talk writing goals. Danielle Bannister and Sherri Hayes are sharing tips on how they're planning out their 2023 writing year. Learn how to make to make your goals a reality.
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All four hosts are coming together to talk about what we've learned in 2022 and our plans for 2023. Listen as we discuss what went well and what didn't in the last year and what we plan to do differently in the new year.
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It's hard to believe another year has gone by and in this episode we're sharing our favorite clips from 2022.
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In this episode of Bound by Books, Marianne Morea and Sherri Hayes discuss two topics currently rocking the book world: the disappearance of the USA Today Bestseller List and AI's newest influence on book publishing.
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What's the hardest part of being a writer? What are the benifits? Tina Moss and Danielle Bannister discuss the pros and cons of being an author in this episode of Bound By Books.
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Research is key to make your writing realistic. There are many different types of research from historical, to situational, to psycological. Sherri Hayes and Marianne Morea discuss the different types of research they've utilized in their writing and what they've learned along the way.
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Have you ever thought of collaborating with a playwright? In Danielle Bannister's new release, Waiting In The Wings, she worked with a local playwright, Randy Hunt, to develop her story and create a play featured in the novel. What's it like working with a playwright? Are their unique challenges trying to mesh a play and a novel? Find out in this week's Bound by Books!
Bio and list of plays, poems, etc. for Randy Hunt can be found at https://www.randyhunt.info/.
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How much detail should you add to your story? Do you need a prologue and an epilouge? Sherri Hayes and Danielle Bannister disucss all this an more in this week's Bound by Books Podcast.
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There are a lot of rules to being a writer, but are they really rules you should follow? Tina Moss and Marianne Morea break down 10 writing myths. Which ones should you follow and which ones should you ignore? Find out on this episode of Bound by Books.
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It's November, which means it's time to NaNoWriMo. Are you participating in National Novel Writing Month? Danielle Bannister and Tina Moss are breaking down how they each approach this month's global challenge and share some tips and tricks they've learned on how to tackle writing 50,000 words in thirty days.
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Tina Moss is joined by guest host, and gothic horror writer, Danielle DeVor. What does it take to write a horror novel, how much gore is too much, and the importance of research in this episode of the Bound by Books Podcast.
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Marinane Morea and Sherri Hayes have both beeen publishing for over ten years. On this episode of the Bound by Books Podcast, they're discussing everything from using ly words in your writing, to what you should and shouldn't look for when selecting a marketing class. There are a lot of pitfalls writers can fall into when self publishing. Sherri and Marianne will share some of the dos and don't they've learned over the years.
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Tina Moss and Marianne Morea disccus the difference between writing to market verses writing to muse in this week's episode of Bound by Books. Which is right for you and if you decide to write to market, what does that mean for your muse? Find out in this week's episode of the Bound by Books Podcast.
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Hosts Danielle Bannister and Sherri Hayes talk tips on how authors can ease the pull of anxiety and depression with winter right around the corner.
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Sherrilyn (Kenyon) McQueen is going Marianne Morea on this week's episode of Bound by Books. With 40 years publishing books, Sherrilyn is sharing her insight on indie vs. traditional publishing, her creative process, and some of the legal lessons she learned going through a divorce.
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Ever wanted to have your book published in a foreign language? Dreamed about seeing your story on television or on the big screen? On this episode of Bound by Books, Tina Moss and Sherri Hayes are talking all about book rights outside of the traditional eBook and print. Time stamps are listed below for each topic.
Audio: 8:42
Foreign: 18:52
Media: 25:47
Film/TV: 30:50
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Are you on TikTok? Thinking about it? Are you not sure where to start? Tina Moss and Danielle Bannister share their experience on the platform and how they use it to market their books.
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Graphics are important. Whether it's advertising your book on social media or creating a heart stopping book cover. Marianne Morea and Sherri Hayes are talking about some of the most common tools authors can use to create effective graphics for their book marketing along with some pitfalls to avoid along the way.
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Sci-fi author Tina Moss, and paranormal romance author Marianne Morea, know a thing or two about world building. They've both created multiple series requiring worlds that include creatures and politics not of this world. In this week's episode of Bound by Books, they're sharing how they go about building their fictional worlds and how they keep track of the details that make the story consistent.
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Are you using Bookfunnel to market your book? Sherri Hayes and Danielle Bannister take you through the basics. From newsletter swaps to sending out ARCs to newsletter swaps, they're talking all things Bookfunnel on this episode of Bound by Books.
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Tina Moss and Sherri Hayes have both been publishing romance novels for over a decade. They are sharing tips and tricks they've used over the years on how to market romance novels. What are some things an author should keep in mind when starting a series? Do you have to be on TikTok?
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Danielle Bannister and guest host Julie Cassar both have experience writing and publishing Young Adult and New Adult stories. In today's episode of Bound by Books, they discuss the differences and similarities between YA and NA books and how that effects writing and marketing.
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In this week's episode of Bound by Books, authors Tina Moss and Danielle Bannister discuss the importance of having a consistent tone when writing a series. They're breaking down the latest movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Thor: Love and Thunder and taking a deep dive into what writers can learn from it.
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Do you dread writing blurbs for you story? Blurbs are important when marketing your book. They can be the key to a reader clicking to buy or bypassing your story altogether. In this week's Bound by Books Podcast, Sherri Hayes and Marianne Morea are talking tropes, keywords, and all the things authors need to include in their blurb to make the most impact.
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Writing a series is a great way to grow your readership. Choosing to publish your book on Kindle Unlimited or Wide can have an effect on your marketing strategy. Tina Moss and Sherri Hayes share how their marketing strategies change when publshing their series in KU verses Wide.
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Writing series means keeping track of the world you're building. That could be as simple as your characters eye and hair color, or as complex as a character's backstory. Danielle Bannister and Marianne Morea are sharing the different methods they use to keep track of story details when they're writing a series.
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Why are morally grey characters appealing to readers? In this week's episode of Bound by Books, Tina Moss and Danielle Bannister discuss writing morally grey characters. What qualifies a character as morally grey? What makes them different from a morally bankrupt character?
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Every genre has certain expectations, but sometimes it's fun to push those boundaries a little. Marianne Morea and Sherri Hayes discuss how and when pushing boundaries in your writing can be a great marketing tool for authors.
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Tina Moss and Marianne Morea share their experience on expanding their series with spin offs and cross overs.
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Have you ever thought of writing a serial series? Danielle Bannister and Sherri Hayes both have experience writing serial series and they are sharing their insight. What are the do's and don'ts of writing a serial series and is it the right fit for you?
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Finding the right tools to polish your story before release can come down to selecting the right reader. Do you need a critique partner? An Alpha Reader? Beta Readers? Should you have an ARC Team? Danielle Bannister and Marianne Morea break down the differences between these different types of readers to find out which would be the best fit for your books
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Ever thought of creating a Patreon or using Kickstarter to launch a new book series? Sherri Hayes and Tina Moss are discussing diversifying your author income by using alternative revenue streams. Is one of these right for you and your author business?
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Branding, no matter if it's in books or movies, lets people know what they can expect from the media they're consuming. What happens when a brand jumps the shark and puts something out there that's completely off brand? Danielle Bannister and Tina Moss discuss the Marvel movie Multiverse of Madness, how it doesn't fit into the brand Marvel has built, and what authors can learn from it.
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Writing a good action scene can be complex whether it's of the fighting variety or in the bedroom. Sherri Hayes and Marianne Morea share their experience on how to write a scene that really packs a punch.
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How to brand yourself as an author is one of the biggest decisions you'll make. Do you write steamy romances with dangerous heroes or do you sci-fi romances with aliens? Tina Moss and Marianne Morea are talking all things author branding in this week's episode. Learn tips and tricks on how to put your best food forward on your book cover, at author signings, and more.
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Sometimes finding time to write and market is difficult, especially if writing isn't your full time job. Danielle Bannister and Sherri Hayes share how they find time to write, market their books, and juggle the ups and downs of life in this week's episode of Bound by Books.
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What's the difference between a book signing and a book convention? Is one better than the other? Find out in this week's episode as Marianne Morea is joined by guest host Stella Price.
Want to check out Stella's upcoming convention? Visit her Facebook group: Book Life Con.
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Digital advertising can be an expensive step in marketing your book. Tina Moss and Sherri Hayes discuss their experiences running ads on Facebook, Bookbub, and Amazon along with some tips and tricks on where to get the biggest bang for your buck on these platforms and others.
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Want to get started on TikTok and don't know how? Tina Moss and Danielle Bannister are talking all things TikTok in this week's episode of Bound by Books. Learn how to set up videos, use filters and effects, and why getting 1,000 followers is important.
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What should you look for when hiring an editor? Sherri Hayes and Marianne Morea share their editing experiences and talk about what to look for when trying to find a new editor for your story.
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What should you look for when hiring an editor? Sherri Hayes and Marianne Morea share their editing experiences and talk about what to look for when trying to find a new editor for your story.
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Which publishing route should you choose? Today's episode features the owners of City Owl Press, Tina Moss and Yelena Casale, discuss the differences between tradition, indie, and publishing through a small press. Find out what questions should you ask before signing a contract with a publisher.
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Is a newsletter important to your author platform? Do you need one? Danielle Bannister and Sherri Hayes discuss newsletters, websites, blogs, and much more in this week's episode of the Bound by Books Podcast.
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Pen names. Should you use one? Ten? Danielle Bannister and Marianne Morea discuss when and why you should use a pen name.
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Is there a right way and a wrong way to write diversity into your story? Tina Moss and Sherri Hayes discuss some of the pitfalls authors face when tackling diversity in fiction and how to overcome them.
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Have you ever been told you have to do something in order to be a successful author? Sherri Hayes and guest host PJ Fiala discuss 8 writing myths they've encountered over their years of publishing.
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Are indie books as good as traditionally published books? Tina Moss and Danielle Bannister discuss the pros and cons of self publishing and traditional publishing. Should you choose the traditional route, go with a small press, or self publish?
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How do you create a dynamic character that catches a reader's attention? Tina Moss and Marianne Morea are breaking down heroes by analyzing the many characters Henry Cavill has brought to life. Dark heroes, superheroes, and everything in-between.
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Do all books make great movies? Why are some book to movie adaptations great and others flop? Sherri Hayes and Marianne Morea talk about books that have been turned into movies and some things authors should consider before optioning their story for film or television.
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Daniellle Bannister and Sherri Hayes are talking about the elements that go into writing a great sex scene. How do you write consent and still make it sexy? Find out in this week's Bound by Books!
The episode does contain adult language and other content that is NSFW or younger listeners.
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Ever thought about collaborating with another author to write a story? Danielle Bannister and guest host R.J. Keller discuss co-writing when the authors have different writing styles, researching character profiles, and plotting verses writing by the seat of your pants.
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A new Marvel movie means another deep dive into the story, the characters, and the writing by Tina Moss and Danielle Bannister. In this episodes, they are discussing the new Spiderman movie and how the stories writers used 'Easter Eggs' for long term fans and the benefits to new watchers as well.
Warning: This episodes contains spoilers.
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One of the biggest decisions a self published author has to make is whether to enroll in KDP select, or to publish their books wide. In this episode of Bound by Books, Marianne Morea and Sherri Hayes compare publishing exclusively on Amazon, or to expand your distribution to other retailers such as Apple, Nook, Kobo, Google Play and more.
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It's a new year, which means more books to write! This week Marianne Morea and Danielle Bannister are talking about writing multiple projects at one time, deciding when to publish, and balancing writing and marketing. Learn some of their tips, tricks, and learn from some of their past mistakes.
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Tina Moss, Sherri Hayes, Marianne Morea and Danielle Banister come together in a special New Year's edition of the Bound by Books Podcast. We're talking all about our writing goals and planning for the upcoming year.
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It's been a fun year and we wanted to share some of our favorite moments. We hope you enjoy them as much as we do.
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Christmas is only a few days away and Sherri Hayes and Tina Moss are chatting about holiday traditions, past and present. Learn how they spend the holidays and what they do to keep writing motivation during the hectic holiday season.
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Don't know what to get for the booklover in your life this Christmas? Danielle Bannister and Sherri Hayes share 10 gifts that are sure to please the reader on your list.
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Authors Marianne Morea and Hannah Byron are discussing boundaries and burnout on this week's episode of Bound by Books. They're sharing real-life examples of obstacles they've faced in both their writing and life and how they've worked through them to find balance.
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Tina Moss and Danielle Bannister return for part two of their exploration of the Marvel and what writers can learn from the highly successful MCU.
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Reader conventions have had to evolve with the times and many are now offering a virtual option. Marianne Morea and Tina Moss discuss the pros and cons of in-person and virtual conferences and what both authors and readers should look for when choosing conferences to attend.
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Danielle Bannister and Sherri Hayes chat about National Novel Writing Month. Learn what they're currently working on and how they're each approaching the writing challenge.
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Hannah Byron and Danielle Bannister talk and writing, marketing, and the challenges writing in multiple genres poses for authors. Should a writer stick to writing one type of book or branch out and follow their muse?
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Tina Moss and Hannah Byron talk all things TikTok. Find out how they use it to help promote their books and some tips they've learned along the way of how best to connect with readers on the app.
Marianne Morea and Sherri Hayes discuss being an author and what they wish they would have known when first starting out. From treating their business like a business to picking the right cover, Sherri and Marianne share some of the best and worst advice they've been given.
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Marianne Morea and Danielle Bannister discuss witches, ghosts, vampires, fae, werewolves, and all things paranormal and fantasy in this Halloween themed episode.
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Sherri Hayes and Tina Moss discuss writing deadlines and making writing a priority. They talk managing expectations, rapid release, and the pro's and con's of being an indie author.
Hannah Byron and Marianne Morea talk about finding balance when life throws you curve balls. Learn about how they approach the writing process and bringing their stories to life,
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Danielle Bannister and Sherri Hayes share their different methods of planning their writing and marketing their books. Find out how they manage their time and what tools they use to stay on track.
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Take a deep dive with authors Tina Moss and Danielle Bannister as they talk about the writing, character arcs, world building, and the effect fans have had on the Marvel cinematic universe.
Tina Moss and Marianne Morea talk about writing in multiple genres and how important it is to choose the right cover. They discuss how and why they choose certain covers for their books and why knowing what type of covers appeal to your readers is key.
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Hannah Byron and Sherri Hayes talk about writing romances that involve workplace romances. They share examples of books they've written where the hero and heroines work together and discuss the challenges that falling in love with a boss or colleague creates when writing a believable story.
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Hannah Byron and Danielle Bannister talk Instalove, Friends to Lovers, Internal and External conflicts, and the difference between writing the male and female point of view in romance. Find out how they approach writing love and lust in their stories.
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Marianne Morea and Sherri Hayes talk fictional heroes and what they love most about them. Learn about some of their favorite romantic heroes and stories, and find out what turns them off when it comes to leading men.
Tina Moss and Hannah Byron share their writing process, along with the challenges that authors face getting those words on the page. Listen as they discuss the magic of becoming a writer and how to find your path.
Danielle Bannister and Marianne Morea chat about Kindle Vella, what it means for authors and readers, and share the first episode of their stories, Where You Left Me and Leap Of Fae.
Sherri Hayes and Tina Moss discuss all things taboo in romance and what responsiblities authors have when approaching these subject in fiction.
Hannah Byron and Marianne Morea talk about writing violent scenes, how it effects them as writers, and share excerpts from their novels The Parisian Spy and Time Turner.
Danielle Bannister and Sherri Hayes discuss writing steamier scenes in their stories. Find out how they approach writing those scenes that don't fade to black.
Dark Romance. Bully Romance. Villians you can't help but love even though you know you shouldn't. Danielle Bannister and Tina Moss talk about all these problematic fictional men and what draws us to them.
On this week's episode of Bound by Books, authors Sherri Hayes and Hannah Byron talk about how the setting of the book changes the way they research their stories.
Join authors Marianne Morea and Tina Moss as they talk all things paranormal romance. They are diving into shifters, vampires, witches, and fae on this week's episode of Bound by Books.
Multi-genre author Danielle Bannister and historical fiction author Hannah Byron chat about some of the questions they get asked as writers and whether they would ever consider being a ghost writer.
Join Sherri Hayes and Marianne Morea as they take a deep dive into their characters and how they keep them real and relatable when writing genre fiction.
Hosts Marianne Morea and Danielle Bannister share when and why authors choose to update their covers, titles, and other behind the scenes decisions that go into branding and marketing a book.
Authors Tina Moss and Hannah Byron are talking about their writing process and how that affects their reading habits. Find out how they research their books, what they do for relaxation when they’re not writing, and how a scene Hannah wrote gave her chills.
Tina Moss is a USA Today Bestselling Author of urban fantasy, paranormal romance, and sci-fi romance.
Sherri Hayes has been publishing novels for over 10 years and writes sexy contemporary romance.
On this week's episode, Sherri and Tina chat about writing, publishing, and how a TikTok ended up sending Tina on a new writing journey.
Marianne Morea is a native New Yorker, and her stories embody the grit and complexity of the city that never sleeps.
Hannah Byron has had a lifelong fascination for history, heroines, and high stakes. Her books are sprinkled with a generous scoop of romance and suspense.
Get to know two more of the Bound by Books hosts, Marianne Morea and Hannah Byron as they talk about the authors who influenced their writing and how their first books came to life. Hannah and Marianne share the creative influences in their lives and their love for strong female characters in fiction in this week's episode of Bound by Books.
Sherri Hayes is the author of 18 published novels. She write sexy contemporary romance and BDSM erotic romance.
Danielle Bannister has published 16 stories to date in a variety of genres ranging from sweet YA to steamy adult romance.
Join Sherri and Danielle as they share how they and three other authors have come together to launch the Bound By Books Podcast. Find out what led them to writing their first books, and listen to them chat about their current works in progress.