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Episode 45: November Kickoff: The Costs of Being an Indie Author

Episode 45: November Kickoff: The Costs of Being an Indie Author

Episode 45 · · 40:26

🎙️ Writing the book is just the beginning—let’s talk about what it really costs to be an author. In this eye-opening episode of The Author Next Door, Cassie Newell and Angela Haas di...

Episode 44: Writing Romance with Dyslexia and Determination with Ivan Scott

Episode 44: Writing Romance with Dyslexia and Determination with Ivan Scott

Episode 44 · · 49:38

🎙️ Seven Romance Books. One dyslexic author. A journey defined by humor, heart, and perseverance.In this episode of The Author Next Door, Angela Haas and Cassie Newell sit down with ...

Episode 43: Writing, Publishing and the Successful Author Mindset with J.D. Barker

Episode 43: Writing, Publishing and the Successful Author Mindset with J.D. Barker

Episode 43 · · 44:56

🎙️ Authors can’t just write in a alone in a cabin, they have to mix it up. In this episode of The Author Next Door, Angela Haas and Cassie Newell sit down with bestselling author JD ...

Episode 42: Book Brush: Finding Joy in Helping Authors with Kathleen Sweeney

Episode 42: Book Brush: Finding Joy in Helping Authors with Kathleen Sweeney

Episode 42 · · 40:29

🎙️ Marketing doesn’t have to be overwhelming—especially when you have the right tools. In this episode of The Author Next Door, Cassie Newell and Angela Haas sit down with Kathleen S...

Episode 41: Writing Cozy Queer Fantasy with JP Rindfleisch IX

Episode 41: Writing Cozy Queer Fantasy with JP Rindfleisch IX

Episode 41 · · 48:47

🎙️ What happens when you bring queerness, coziness, and real representation into fantasy writing? In this heartfelt episode of @theauthornextdoor, Cassie Newell and Angela Haas sit d...

Episode 40: October Kickoff: Starting a Month of Learning From Different Perspectives

Episode 40: October Kickoff: Starting a Month of Learning From Different Perspectives

Episode 40 · · 40:54

🎙️ Every story is shaped by perspective—and every perspective deserves space on the page.In this powerful episode of  ⁨@TheAuthorNextDoor⁩  Cassie Newell and Angela Haas explore how ...

Episode 39: Crafting Thrilling Narratives

Episode 39: Crafting Thrilling Narratives

Episode 39 · · 51:03

🎙️ From brain science to pulse-pounding thrillers—Christine Daigle knows how the mind works.In this episode of The Author Next Door, Angela Haas and Cassie Newell talk with Christine...

Episode 38: Exploring the Depths of Dark Fiction with Daniel Willcocks

Episode 38: Exploring the Depths of Dark Fiction with Daniel Willcocks

Episode 38 · · 01:02:47

🎙️ What makes dark fiction unforgettable? It’s not the monsters, it’s the emotions they uncover.In this episode of  @TheAuthorNextDoor   Angela Haas and Cassie Newell sit down with D...

Episode 37: Short Stories, Satire and Writing with Humor and Heart with David Hankins

Episode 37: Short Stories, Satire and Writing with Humor and Heart with David Hankins

Episode 37 · · 49:45

🎙️ From short stories and satire to sci-fi, fantasy and rubber duckies? Meet David Hankins.In this episode of  @TheAuthorNextDoor Angela Haas and Cassie Newell chat with David Hanki...

Episode 36: September Kickoff: Discussing Different Genres

Episode 36: September Kickoff: Discussing Different Genres

Episode 36 · · 34:40

🎙️ From romance to horror, and everything in between, this month we're talking genres!In this episode of The Author Next Door, Cassie Newell and Angela Haas open up about the genres ...

Episode 35: How to Approach Indie Booksellers and Other In-Person Selling Tips

Episode 35: How to Approach Indie Booksellers and Other In-Person Selling Tips

Episode 35 · · 40:10

🎙️ Want to see your book on bookstore shelves or sell more at live events?  Angela has some advice!  In this episode of The Author Next Door, Angela Haas and Cassie Newell break down...

Episode 34: The Secrets to Growing Your Author Business with Sacha Black

Episode 34: The Secrets to Growing Your Author Business with Sacha Black

Episode 34 · · 58:24

🎙️What happens when you blend creative freedom with smart business strategy? In this episode of The Author Next Door, Cassie Newell and Angela Haas talk with Sacha Black—author, entr...

Episode 33: Building An Author Career That Lasts with Bryan Cohen

Episode 33: Building An Author Career That Lasts with Bryan Cohen

Episode 33 · · 46:53

🎙️ Want to grow your author career without burning out? It starts with mindset, community, and a plan. In this episode of The Author Next Door, Angela Haas and Cassie Newell sit down...

Episode 32: Branding Strategies for Authors

Episode 32: Branding Strategies for Authors

Episode 32 · · 37:07

🎙️ Is your author brand doing the heavy lifting or holding you back?In this episode of The Author Next Door, hosts Cassie Newell and Angela Haas dive into the world of author brandin...

Episode 31: Tips For Creating Compelling Romance Characters with Sue Brown-Moore

Episode 31: Tips For Creating Compelling Romance Characters with Sue Brown-Moore

Episode 31 · · 58:40

How do you write romance characters readers actually care about? In this episode of The Author Next Door, hosts Angela Haas and Cassie Newell sit down with story revision coach Sue B...

Episode 30: Conversations on Building Characters with Nick Thacker

Episode 30: Conversations on Building Characters with Nick Thacker

Episode 30 · · 59:39

🎙️ From Action Thrillers to Hockey Romance?!Bestselling author Nick Thacker joins The Author Next Door to talk about his wild genre jump—from high-octane explosions to heart-flutteri...

Episode 29: Our Tips For Creating Memorable Characters

Episode 29: Our Tips For Creating Memorable Characters

Episode 29 · · 40:50

🎙️ What makes a fictional character unforgettable? Let’s break it down.In this episode of The Author Next Door, hosts Cassie Newell and Angela Haas unpack the art and heart of charac...

Episode 28: Crafting Characters For Cozy Mysteries with Lynn Bohart

Episode 28: Crafting Characters For Cozy Mysteries with Lynn Bohart

Episode 28 · · 55:01

🎙️ What happens when a mystery writer brings social justice, and a little theater flair, into the mix?In this episode of The Author Next Door, Angela Haas and Cassie Newell sit down ...

Episode 27: July Kickoff with Our Favorite Characters

Episode 27: July Kickoff with Our Favorite Characters

Episode 27 · · 36:03

🎙️ What makes a character unforgettable and what makes us roll our eyes?In this episode of The Author Next Door, hosts Cassie Newell and Angela Haas dive into the craft of character ...

Episode 26: Why Hockey Romance is SO HOT with Ava Miles

Episode 26: Why Hockey Romance is SO HOT with Ava Miles

Episode 26 · · 42:46

🎙️ What do hockey, heartbreak, and healing have in common? A really good romance novel.In this episode of The Author Next Door, hosts Cassie Newell and Angela Haas sit down with inte...