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Leah Koch and her sister, Bea Hodges-Koch, are the owners of The Ripped Bodice Bookstore. It is a 100% romance bookstore with locations in Los Angeles and Brooklyn. Listen to how and why they niched down their brick and mortar bookstore and why did they add a store in Brooklyn. 00:00:00 An intro to Leach Koch 00:03:33 Books store: Romance Only! 00:05:37 Different Romance stories 00:07:02 Romance is BORING!? 00:12:01 Harlquin Romance 00:15:39 Amazing Romance Authors 00:17:57 Jetsetter and Romance 00:23:19 The Ripped Bodice annual report 00:26:42 Publisher’s problems 00:30:10 Big move across the country 00:32:44 Wrapping Up Leah Koch’s Links: Website: https://www.therippedbodicela.com/ Links to The Bookaholic Remember to subscribe to the podcast – Apple, Spotify, Google, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Website: www.book-a-holic.com Register to win my FREE monthly book giveaway at www.book-a-holic.com or head over to @truebookaholic on Instagram and click the link in bio. Shop Your Books at the Bookaholic Bookstore: https://bookshop.org/shop/truebookaholic F O L L O W M E // YOUTUBE: youtube.com/bookaholic-DeirdrePippins https://www.youtube.com/c/BookaholicDeirdrePippins // INSTAGRAM: @truebookaholic https://www.instagram.com/truebookaholic/ // FACEBOOK: @truebookaholic https://www.facebook.com/bookaholicpodcast/ // PINTEREST: @truebookaholic https://www.pinterest.ph/TrueBookaholic/ // TIKTOK: @truebookaholic https://www.tiktok.com/@truebookaholic // TWITTER: @truebookaholic1 https://twitter.com/truebookaholic1 // LINKEDIN: Deirdre Pippins https://www.linkedin.com/in/deirdre-pippins-38338a214/ // EMAIL: readingjunkie@book-a-holic.com Bookaholic bookstore. https://bookshop.org/shop/truebookaholic

Stephen Games, director of British publisher, Envelope Books, designs unique postage styled book covers. These unique book covers with intriguing titles gives clues to the story within. 00:00:00 An intro to Stephen Games 00:02:24 EnvelopeBooks 00:10:56 EnvelopeBooks Services and Range 00:18:24 Don’t judge a book by its cover 00:23:10 Get in touch with Stephen Games 00:24:08 Wrapping Up Stephen Games’ Links: Website: https://www.envelopebooks.co.uk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StephenNGames/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/StephenGames Links to The Bookaholic Remember to subscribe to the podcast – Apple, Spotify, Google, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Website: www.book-a-holic.com Shop Your Books at the Bookaholic Bookstore: https://bookshop.org/shop/truebookaholic F O L L O W M E // YOUTUBE: youtube.com/bookaholic-DeirdrePippins https://www.youtube.com/c/BookaholicDeirdrePippins // INSTAGRAM: @truebookaholic https://www.instagram.com/truebookaholic/ // FACEBOOK: @truebookaholic https://www.facebook.com/bookaholicpodcast/ // PINTEREST: @truebookaholic https://www.pinterest.ph/TrueBookaholic/ // TIKTOK: @truebookaholic https://www.tiktok.com/@truebookaholic // LINKEDIN: Deirdre Pippins https://www.linkedin.com/in/deirdre-pippins-38338a214/ // EMAIL: readingjunkie@book-a-holic.com #blackbookuber #blackfemalepodcaster #britishpublisher

EksAyn speaks nationally and has been seen on Forbes.com, Speaker Magazine, TV, various blogs, and podcasts. He is an author of a business book that has sold internationally. EksAyn has extensive business experience, including presenting to governments, associations, and other businesses. His educational background in psychology and life experiences have taught him how to connect and communicate in business. Much more importantly, he is somewhat good at playing hide and seek, jumping on a trampoline with his children, and at setting up a tent trailer when taking his family on road trips. He also enjoys hiking mountains with his children, camping, reading, and learning about Jesus Christ. 00:00:00 An intro to EksAyn Anderson 00:02:29 What I Want My Children to Know Before I Die Back story 00:17:25 Sharing book chapters 00:25:10 Journey with Christ 00:31:17 Free 5 Steps Parent Guide 00:35:15 Wrapping Up Eksayn Anderson’s Links: Website: https://eksayn.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EksAyn/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eksayn_anderson/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eksayn/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/eksayn Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvTVXvUp6KBp2dSvj03IQXQ Links to The Bookaholic Remember to subscribe to the podcast – Apple, Spotify, Google, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Website: www.book-a-holic.com Register to win my FREE monthly book giveaway at www.book-a-holic.com or head over to @truebookaholic on Instagram and click the link in bio. Shop Your Books at the Bookaholic Bookstore: https://bookshop.org/shop/truebookaholic F O L L O W M E // YOUTUBE: youtube.com/bookaholic-DeirdrePippins https://www.youtube.com/c/BookaholicDeirdrePippins // INSTAGRAM: @truebookaholic https://www.instagram.com/truebookaholic/ // FACEBOOK: @truebookaholic https://www.facebook.com/bookaholicpodcast/ // PINTEREST: @truebookaholic https://www.pinterest.ph/TrueBookaholic/ // TIKTOK: @truebookaholic https://www.tiktok.com/@truebookaholic // TWITTER: @truebookaholic1 https://twitter.com/truebookaholic1 // LINKEDIN: Deirdre Pippins https://www.linkedin.com/in/deirdre-pippins-38338a214/ // EMAIL: readingjunkie@book-a-holic.com Bookaholic bookstore. https://bookshop.org/shop/truebookaholic

Bookaholic interviews Kim Derrick Rozdeba about "Breaking Barriers: Unveiling the Unsung Heroines of Branding" He uncovers inspiring stories of entrepreneurial women brand leaders. Explore the gender perspective in branding with insights from a passionate advocate and corporate expert. #womenshistorymonth #entrepreneurs #womanpower FREEBIE ALERT - stan.store/Bookaholic - Download the FREE menu and recipe book for Carolina Built 00:00:00 An intro to Kim Rozdeba 00:00:42 Why did Kim write a book about women branding queens? 00:06:48 Branding in the digital age 00:10:45 5C’s of branding 00:16:57 The Widow Clicquot 00:19:57 Elizabeth Arden - The Red Door 00:25:32 Who is Madam C. J. Walker 00:29:15 Kim Rozdeba: Writing another book? 00:30:40 Wrapping up Kim Derrick Rozdeba’s Links: Website: https://www.rozdeba.com/branding-queens/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derrickrozdeba/?originalSubdomain=ca Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RozdebaBrand Links to The Bookaholic Remember to subscribe to the podcast – Apple, Spotify, Google, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Website: www.book-a-holic.com Shop Your Books at the Bookaholic Bookstore: https://bookshop.org/shop/truebookaholic F O L L O W M E // YOUTUBE: youtube.com/bookaholic-DeirdrePippins https://www.youtube.com/c/BookaholicDeirdrePippins // INSTAGRAM: @truebookaholic https://www.instagram.com/truebookaholic/ // FACEBOOK: @truebookaholic https://www.facebook.com/bookaholicpodcast/ // PINTEREST: @truebookaholic https://www.pinterest.ph/TrueBookaholic/ // TIKTOK: @truebookaholic https://www.tiktok.com/@truebookaholic // LINKEDIN: Deirdre Pippins https://www.linkedin.com/in/deirdre-pippins-38338a214/ // EMAIL: readingjunkie@book-a-holic.com Bookaholic bookstore. https://bookshop.org/shop/truebookaholic

In the latest episode of the Bookaholic podcast, host Deirdre welcomes Alexa Nazaro, the president of Aaxel Author Services, to explore a range of services aimed to assist struggling writers and avid readers who aspire to authorship. Alexa and Deirdre dive deep into the complexities of the writing and publishing process, acknowledging that each writer's journey is unique. Alexa, who began her career primarily in freelance writing and creative writing studies, sheds light on the broad spectrum of services provided by her company, from manuscript evaluations to children's book publishing. The conversation pivots to the often-overlooked yet critical aspect of book marketing, with Alexa emphasizing the fierce competition in the book industry in 2023. Sharing insights from her experiences, Alexa advises authors on efficient marketing strategies, stressing the importance of targeted channels over wide but shallow efforts. She also touches on the significance of passion-driven promotion, insisting that success requires proactive outreach, not a passive 'build it and they will come' approach. Alexa concludes by detailing how Aaxel's packages offer authors a customized, comprehensive overview of the work involved in publishing and marketing, ensuring clarity and tailored support for their writing journey. Listeners are left with an understanding that, in a saturated market, Aaxel Author Services provides essential guidance for authors to navigate the intricacies of publishing and to help their stories stand out. (00:00:05) Introduction - Alexa Nazaro of Aaxel Author Services (00:02:15) Embracing the Author Beyond Inquiry (00:05:36) Alexa's Freelance Writing & Self-Publishing Expertise (00:07:29) Discussing Book Marketing for Writers (00:08:34) Initial Book Marketing Advice (00:09:07) Marketing Efficiency for Authors (00:15:39) The Passion Behind Writing and Selling Books (00:20:06) Author Publishing Packages Overview (00:23:35) Conclusion with Deirdre: Insights from Alexa Nazara #BookMarketing2023 #AuthorServicesUnveiled #PassionForPublishing Aaxel Author Services - https://aaxelauthorservices.com/ Links to Bookaholic Remember to subscribe to the podcast – Apple, Spotify, Google, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Website: www.book-a-holic.com F O L L O W M E // YOUTUBE: / bookaholic-deirdrepippins / bookaholicdeirdrepippins // INSTAGRAM: @truebookaholic / truebookaholic // FACEBOOK: @truebookaholic / bookaholicpodcast // PINTEREST: @truebookaholic https://www.pinterest.ph/TrueBookaholic/ // TIKTOK: @truebookaholic / truebookaholic // LINKEDIN: Deirdre Pippins / deirdre-pippins-38338a214 // EMAIL for business inquiries: readingjunkie@book-a-holic.com

Booktube Newbie | Tag | I'm cheating a little | Bookaholic - Deirdre Pippins I am behind. I just learned about the #booktubenewbietag! I'm cheating a little because my podcast has been up since 2021 but I did not know there was a booktube community. Please forgive me; I just want to be friends.✨ Please like this video and click subscribe if you like book news, book reviews and author interviews. Also, hit that alarm bell so that you can be notified when I upload new videos. Let's be friends. Feel free to leave a comment, say hello and tell me about the books you've been reading lately. Enjoy 💖 💌For business enquiries only: readingjunkie@.book-a-holic.com #booktube #booktubenewbietag #booktubenewbie #bookish #blackbooktubers #slowreading #books 00:00 Booktube Newbie Tag Introduction 01:00 Why did you start this channel? 01:46 What are some fun and unique things you can bring to YouTube? 02:09 12 Free Book Giveaway 02:44 What are you most excited for your channel? 04:04 Why do you love reading? 04:46 What book series got you into reading? 05:36 What questions would you ask your favorite booktubers? 05:54 When did you start reading? 06:17 What challenges will be the hardest with Booktube? 07:02 Where do you read? 07:52 What kinds of books do you read?

Kathy J. Forti, Ph.D. was born in Chicago, Illinois. She is a clinical psychologist with degrees from New York University in Journalism and graduate degrees from Old Dominion University in psychology. She is author to the fictional series: "STACKS Library of Truth" and also author of her own personal story--"Fractals of God: A Psychologist's Near Death Experience & Journeys Into the Mystical". She leads sacred tours to Egypt and is an explorer of ancient sites. In addition, Kathy is the developer of the Trinfinity8 energetic healing technology for health practitioners (www.trinfinity8.com). Subscribe free to her weekly blog: Trinfinity & Beyond where she discusses spirituality, consciousness, healing, the cosmos, and more. 00:02:40 Friends gone, emptiness, analytical, fear of permanence. 00:05:55 Medical intuitive discovers near-death experience, lost guidance. 00:06:52 New guides suggest a geeky, tech-focused mission. 00:11:10 Late night with Buddhist nun, we sack moon. 00:15:09 Contentious relationship, peace, belief, visitations, logic. 00:18:21 Library of Congress research halted due to COVID. 00:21:06 Masons lay important cornerstones for buildings. 00:24:56 Baseball injury leads to unique perspective. 00:26:52 Perfect foundations, journalist becomes debut author. 00:31:14 Fourth book concludes trilogy with surprising ending. 00:34:16 Dimensions interconnected, humans manipulate matter, enlightening journey. 00:36:50 Mind blown interview with Kathy Forte. Purchase her books. Kathy Forti’s Links: Website: https://www.audible.com/author/Kathy-J-Forti-PhD/B00N59U1ES https://stackslibraryoftruth.com/f/an-interview-with-author-kathy-j-forti LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drkathyforti/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Trinfinity8 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kathy.forti/ Links to Bookaholic Remember to subscribe to the podcast – Apple, Spotify, Google, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Website: www.book-a-holic.com F O L L O W M E // YOUTUBE: youtube.com/bookaholic-DeirdrePippins https://www.youtube.com/c/BookaholicDeirdrePippins // INSTAGRAM: @truebookaholic https://www.instagram.com/truebookaholic/ // FACEBOOK: @truebookaholic https://www.facebook.com/bookaholicpodcast/ // PINTEREST: @truebookaholic https://www.pinterest.ph/TrueBookaholic/ // TIKTOK: @truebookaholic https://www.tiktok.com/@truebookaholic // LINKEDIN: Deirdre Pippins https://www.linkedin.com/in/deirdre-pippins-38338a214/ // EMAIL: readingjunkie@book-a-holic.com

LEARN THE BIGGEST AND MOST COMMON MISTAKE THAT AUTHORS MAKE Bret Ridgway is a 25-year veteran of the book publishing and speaking world. He is an 8-time author, including #1 bestsellers "Mistakes Authors Make" and "ABCs of Speaking." He was the founder of Speaker Fulfillment Services, a company that works behind the scenes for authors, speakers, and information marketers. He is a frequent guest on podcasts, virtual summits, and at live events such as Author 101 University, Author U, and 21st Century Book Marketing. Chapters: 00:00:00 An intro to Bret Ridgway 00:00:47 Bret Ridgway’s background 00:03:43 Early days of E-commerce 00:05:35 Why you should take Bret Ridgway’s services 00:08:10 Selling book on Amazon 00:12:42 Biggest and most common mistakes that authors make 00:17:10 Short attention span 00:20:29 Spotlight Speaker Masterclass 00:24:58 What to look forward to BretRidgway.com 00:27:02 Wrapping Up Bret Ridgway’s Links: Website: https://inhisfootsteps.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bretridgway/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bridgway Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bretridgway/ Links to The Bookaholic Remember to subscribe to the podcast – Apple, Spotify, Google, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Website: www.book-a-holic.com Register to win my FREE monthly book giveaway at www.book-a-holic.com or head over to @truebookaholic on Instagram and click the link in bio. Shop Your Books at the Bookaholic Bookstore: https://bookshop.org/shop/truebookaholic F O L L O W M E // YOUTUBE: youtube.com/bookaholic-DeirdrePippins https://www.youtube.com/c/BookaholicDeirdrePippins // INSTAGRAM: @truebookaholic https://www.instagram.com/truebookaholic/ // FACEBOOK: @truebookaholic https://www.facebook.com/bookaholicpodcast/ // PINTEREST: @truebookaholic https://www.pinterest.ph/TrueBookaholic/ // TIKTOK: @truebookaholic https://www.tiktok.com/@truebookaholic // TWITTER: @truebookaholic1 https://twitter.com/truebookaholic1 // LINKEDIN: Deirdre Pippins https://www.linkedin.com/in/deirdre-pippins-38338a214/ // EMAIL: readingjunkie@book-a-holic.com Bookaholic bookstore. https://bookshop.org/shop/truebookaholic Description: Title: LEARN THE BIGGEST AND MOST COMMON MISTAKE THAT AUTHORS MAKE Bret Ridgway is a 25-year veteran of the book publishing and speaking world. He is an 8-time author, including #1 bestsellers "Mistakes Authors Make" and "ABCs of Speaking." He was the founder of Speaker Fulfillment Services, a company that works behind the scenes for authors, speakers, and information marketers. He is a frequent guest on podcasts, virtual summits, and at live events such as Author 101 University, Author U, and 21st Century Book Marketing. Chapters: 00:00:00 An intro to Bret Ridgway 00:00:47 Bret Ridgway’s background 00:03:43 Early days of E-commerce 00:05:35 Why you should take Bret Ridgway’s services 00:08:10 Selling book on Amazon 00:12:42 Biggest and most common mistakes that authors make 00:17:10 Short attention span 00:20:29 Spotlight Speaker Masterclass 00:24:58 What to look forward to BretRidgway.com 00:27:02 Wrapping Up Bret Ridgway’s Links: Website: https://inhisfootsteps.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bretridgway/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bridgway Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bretridgway/ Links to The Bookaholic Remember to subscribe to the podcast – Apple, Spotify, Google, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Website: www.book-a-holic.com Register to win my FREE monthly book giveaway at www.book-a-holic.com or head over to @truebookaholic on Instagram and click the link in bio. Shop Your Books at the Bookaholic Bookstore: https://bookshop.org/shop/truebookaholic F O L L O W M E // YOUTUBE: youtube.com/bookaholic-DeirdrePippins https://www.youtube.com/c/BookaholicDeirdrePippins // INSTAGRAM: @truebookaholic https://www.instagram.com/truebookaholic/ // FACEBOOK: @truebookaholic https://www.facebook.com/bookaholicpodcast/ // PINTEREST: @truebookaholic https://www.pinterest.ph/TrueBookaholic/ // TIKTOK: @truebookaholic https://www.tiktok.com/@truebookaholic // TWITTER: @truebookaholic1 https://twitter.com/truebookaholic1 // LINKEDIN: Deirdre Pippins https://www.linkedin.com/in/deirdre-pippins-38338a214/ // EMAIL: readingjunkie@book-a-holic.com Bookaholic bookstore. https://bookshop.org/shop/truebookaholic