Chapter 41 - Sci Fi vs. Fantasy with Reeshi Ray

Chapter 41 - Sci Fi vs. Fantasy with Reeshi Ray

This month, Keith, Paul, and Rana welcome guest Reeshi Ray to talk about the difference between fantasy and science-fiction and his new book, "One Nation Under Gods," which is now available for preorder: https://amzn.to/2neVAHr.

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Chapter 40 - What was your first fantasy?

This month, Keith, Paul, and Rana recall the first fantasy story they experienced, run through "The 100 Best Fantasy Novels of All Time" by Unbound Worlds (https://bit.ly/2NxvDit), and discuss copyright law and ethics (https://bit.ly/2IgxeFi, https://nbcnews.to/2u2xPXf).

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Chapter 38 - What do Publishers Want?

Chapter 38 - What do Publishers Want?

This month, Keith, Paul, and Rana discuss Keith's recent panel discussion at the Possibilities Conference on what publsihers look for in potential authors.

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Chapter 37 - Growth of Digital Publishing

Chapter 37 - Growth of Digital Publishing

This month, Keith, Paul, and Rana welcome back Corey Parker for an update on the editing of "The Will of the Magi" and a discussion of the current state of digital publishing.

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Chapter 36 - Worldbuilding

Chapter 36 - Worldbuilding

This month, Keith, Rana and Paul talk about fictional worldbuilding with self-published author Bharat Krishnan.

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Chapter 35 - Birth of Digital Publishing with Barbara Dickinson

Chapter 35 - Birth of Digital Publishing with Barbara Dickinson

This month, Keith, Rana and Paul talk about the transition from print to digital publishing with Barbara Dickinson, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York's former assistant vice president of research support ... and Paul's mom!

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Chapter 33 - Making a Book Fair

Chapter 33 - Making a Book Fair

This month, Keith and Paul welcome back previous guest Carolyn O'Neal to discuss the Charlottesville Book Fair. O'Neal organized this first of an expected ongoing event and she discusses the unique challenges and success from the event. The team also review what worked and what didn't, and come up with some ideas to make it an even better event for next year.

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Chapter 32 - NaNoWriMo Revisited, and Corey Parker returns

Chapter 32 - NaNoWriMo Revisited, and Corey Parker returns

This month, Keith, Paul, Rana, and occasional guest Corey Parker talk about editing "The Will of the Magi," and Paul's attempt at his own supercharged National Novel Writing Month challenge.

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Chapter 31 - Podcasting your Stories

Chapter 31 - Podcasting your Stories

This month, Keith, Paul, and Rana welcome Andrew Allemann of PodcastGuests.com to discuss sharing your stories through podcasts. Andrew is responsible for several past guests appearing on the podcast and shares his own story, as well as tips to becoming better interviewees to help you share your story with the world.

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Chapter 29 - Writing your Culture

Chapter 29 - Writing your Culture

This month, Keith, Paul, and Rana welcome aois21 podcaster Evan Tucker, host and producer of Tales from the Old New Land and It’s Not Even Past, to discuss writing your culture. Even breaks down how his Jewish heritage has influenced him and his writing and how it appears throughout Tales from the Old New Land, for better or for worse. Be warned, some viewpoints may be expressed that you may not agree with.

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Chapter 26 - Bookstore Events

Chapter 26 - Bookstore Events

We’re one short his month as Keith and Paul welcome guests Pablo Sierra and Karen Coca of Walls of Books in Washington, DC, to discuss bookstore events. We go over everything we’ve done wrong in the past and talk about what we can do moving forward, especially with the aois21 birthday extravaganza coming up on Saturday May 13th. Check it out to get some new insight into the world of Indie Bookstores, the community surrounding them, and how to make your event a success.

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Chapter 25 - Editing and Cover Design Check In

Chapter 25 - Editing and Cover Design Check In

The Publish Me! Podcast is back with an update on the progress of The Will of the Magi. We delve deep into the imagination of Paul as we welcome aois21 Editor in Chief Corey Parker to get some answers as he edit’s Paul’s fantasy epic. Rana has completed the cover design and Paul is absolutely gushing and you will too. Give a listen as the final book comes together and be ready for it this Summer!

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Chapter 24 - Book Marketing Strategy

Chapter 24 - Book Marketing Strategy

Here we are again with the great and powerful Publish Me! podcast, now with extra host as designer Rana Gainer joins us as a new cohost. Keith, Paul, and Rana welcome Marketing specialist Christine Merser of Blue Shoe Strategy as she helps Paul decipher a launch campaign for his young adult post-medieval fantasy epic fiction book, The Will of the Magi. We also get an update from Rana about the cover design process and some notes from Paul’s beta readers.

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Chapter 23 - Crowdfunding and Cover Update

Chapter 23 - Crowdfunding and Cover Update

Everything is in motion with this episode of Publish Me! as Keith and Paul recap the Indiegogo campaign and welcome designer Rana Gainer as she and Paul plan out the cover design for The Will of the Magi.

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