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Episode 166

Chris Munnery from Ingram Spark

Episode 166

Episode 166 is all about publishing and print on demand. Veronica and Laurie have a fabulous chat about all things self-publishing with the wonderful Chris Munnery from Ingram Spark. We have news, book spotlights, and we dive into great resources from: Ingram Spark, So You Want to Be A Writer by Allison Tait and Valerie Khoo (book and podcast), About Writing by Gareth L. Powell.

Book spotlights:
1. The Sugarcane Kids and the Red-bottomed Boat by Charlie Archbold - middle grade
2. The Sugarcane Kids and the Empty Cage by Charlie Archbold - middle grade
3. Engineering the Australian Dream by Jaideep Padwalar - Memoir
4. Crimson Velvet Heart by Carmel Bird - historical
5. The Canvas Killings by Elise Janes – mystery, thriller and suspense
6. Return to Silkeborg by Vanessa Benford – contemporary
7. Tarzan Loves Jane by John Comerford - contemporary

Intro - 00:57
Publishing tips - 4:00
Industry news - 26.05
Book spotlights - 33:52
Author interview - 52:02
Post interview chat - 1:43:12
Quotes - 1:44:29

Thanks for watching and/or listening 😍🙏

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