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How Authors Can Use Color Theory For Better Branding

How Authors Can Use Color Theory For Better Branding

Episode 65 · · 39:47

In this episode of The Author Next Door, Angela Haas explores how color theory can strengthen author branding and help writers create a more memorable, cohesive visual identity.She b...

How Authors Can Stay Fit, Focused and Healthy with Fitz Koehler

How Authors Can Stay Fit, Focused and Healthy with Fitz Koehler

Episode 64 · · 01:02:06

In this episode of The Author Next Door, Angela Haas and Cassie Newell sit down with fitness expert Fitz Koehler to talk about resilience, longevity, and how movement can transform b...

Querying For Authors: Cassie Shares Her Process

Querying For Authors: Cassie Shares Her Process

Episode 63 · · 46:12

In this episode of The Author Next Door, Angela Haas sits down with Cassie Newell to talk about her journey into traditional publishing and what authors need to know about querying, ...

Virtual Assistants for Authors: When It's Time To Hire Help with J. Kevin Tumlinson

Virtual Assistants for Authors: When It's Time To Hire Help with J. Kevin Tumlinson

Episode 62 · · 53:46

In this episode of The Author Next Door, Angela Haas and Cassie Newell sit down with bestselling author and indie publishing expert Kevin Tumlinson, of Author Anchor, to talk about s...

Social Media For Authors: What Actually Works with Aimee Ravichandran

Social Media For Authors: What Actually Works with Aimee Ravichandran

Episode 61 · · 51:35

In this episode of The Author Next Door, Angela Haas and Cassie Newell sit down with Aimee Ravichandran of Abundantly Social to talk about what actually works in social media and boo...

Episode 60: Simplify Your Marketing Strategy with Crewfiction

Episode 60: Simplify Your Marketing Strategy with Crewfiction

Episode 60 · · 56:13

In this episode of The Author Next Door, Angela Haas sits down with Sam Namias and Tom Papaspyros, founders of Crewfiction, to talk about one of the biggest hurdles indie authors fac...

Episode 59: Direct Sales, Authenticity, and the Future of Author Marketing

Episode 59: Direct Sales, Authenticity, and the Future of Author Marketing

Episode 59 · · 40:58

In this episode of The Author Next Door, Cassie Newell and Angela Haas break down marketing trends for 2026 and what authors should be focusing on moving forward. From authenticity t...

Episode 58: How to Write a Compelling Romance Series & Keep Readers Coming Back

Episode 58: How to Write a Compelling Romance Series & Keep Readers Coming Back

Episode 58 · · 42:32

In this episode of The Author Next Door, Angela Haas and Cassie Newell explore how to craft interconnected romance series that keep readers invested across multiple books. From susta...

Episode 57: Romance Genres, Tropes and What Readers Really Want

Episode 57: Romance Genres, Tropes and What Readers Really Want

Episode 57 · · 40:59

In this episode of The Author Next Door, Angela Haas sits down with romance author Holly Lyne to discuss the continued dominance of romance in today’s publishing landscape and what t...

Episode 56: The Evolution of Romance: From Misunderstood to Empowered with Danika Bloom

Episode 56: The Evolution of Romance: From Misunderstood to Empowered with Danika Bloom

Episode 56 · · 54:44

In this episode of The Author Next Door, Angela Haas and Cassie Newell sit down with bestselling contemporary romance author Danika Bloom to talk about her journey into romance writi...

Episode 55: The Heart of Writing Romance: Lessons On Love

Episode 55: The Heart of Writing Romance: Lessons On Love

Episode 55 · · 39:51

In this episode of The Author Next Door, Cassie Newell and Angela Haas explore the deeper value of romance literature and why it continues to resonate so powerfully with readers.They...

Episode 54: The Emotional Core: Why Romance Works In Every Genre (After Dark Sneak Peek)

Episode 54: The Emotional Core: Why Romance Works In Every Genre (After Dark Sneak Peek)

Episode 54 · · 58:45

Welcome to Episode 54 of The Author Next Door — and a special sneak peek of our very first Author Next Door After Dark episode 🍷In this After Dark preview, Angela Haas and Cassie New...

Episode 53: How To Build Your Author Business With Intention

Episode 53: How To Build Your Author Business With Intention

Episode 53 · · 44:15

🧾 If you’ve published a book or two and you’re thinking… “Now what?” — this episode is for you. In Episode 53 of The Author Next Door, Angela Haas and Cassie Newell kick off the year...

Episode 52: Finding Joy, Momentum & Growth as an Indie Author with Holly Lyne

Episode 52: Finding Joy, Momentum & Growth as an Indie Author with Holly Lyne

Episode 52 · · 47:47

✨ What happens when you stop chasing numbers—and start chasing joy instead?In this episode of The Author Next Door, Angela Haas and Cassie Newell sit down with indie author Holly Lyn...

Episode 51: New Year Energy: Writing Goals, Self-Care & Creative Dreams

Episode 51: New Year Energy: Writing Goals, Self-Care & Creative Dreams

Episode 51 · · 33:31

✨ A new year means a fresh reset—for your writing, your goals, and yourself. In the first episode of the year, Cassie Newell and Angela Haas sit down to talk honestly about their wri...

Episode 50: Purpose, Mindset and Growth: Lessons for Every Author

Episode 50: Purpose, Mindset and Growth: Lessons for Every Author

Episode 50 · · 53:05

🎉 Fifty episodes, countless lessons, and one incredible author journey. In this milestone 50th episode of The Author Next Door, Angela Haas and Cassie Newell celebrate a year of real...

Episode 49: Indie Author Year-in-Review: Growth, Challenges & Key Takeaways

Episode 49: Indie Author Year-in-Review: Growth, Challenges & Key Takeaways

Episode 49 · · 52:05

📚 Reflecting on a full year of writing, podcasting, and indie author life.In this special episode of The Author Next Door, Angela Haas and Cassie Newell take a heartfelt look back at...

Episode 48: Master the Query: How to Pitch Your Book Like a Pro with Laura Goode

Episode 48: Master the Query: How to Pitch Your Book Like a Pro with Laura Goode

Episode 48 · · 59:10

📚 How do you pitch your book, find an agent, and break into publishing—without losing your mind along the way?In this episode of The Author Next Door, Angela Haas and Cassie Newell c...

Episode 47: Avoid These Author Scams: Protect Your Work and Your Wallet

Episode 47: Avoid These Author Scams: Protect Your Work and Your Wallet

Episode 47 · · 47:32

🚨 Writers, beware! Not every opportunity is what it seems. In this eye-opening episode of The Author Next Door, Angela Haas and Cassie Newell break down the most common scams targeti...

Episode 46: Audiobooks 101: What Indie Authors Should Know Before They Start

Episode 46: Audiobooks 101: What Indie Authors Should Know Before They Start

Episode 46 · · 51:35

🎧 Thinking about turning your book into an audiobook? In this episode of The Author Next Door, Cassie Newell and Angela Haas sit down with professional narrators Heather Costa and Je...