A podcast for beginner self publishers to learn more about writing, self publishing and marketing their books.
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Do you crave sibling rivalry that isn’t too mean? How about pop culture analysis and a few much needed TV and movie recommendations? Then this is the podcast for you! Since 2017, the Friday Night Movie Podcast has delighted listeners with humor and heart, all while building a loyal following and racking up tens of thousands of downloads along the way. Every week, Shai, Lily, and Becky Korman invite you to join their family dinner table as they argue about the latest movies and TV shows and r ...
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It has been a century since the immortal witch Baba Yaga last visited the world, and the hour draws nigh for her return. But when she fails to appear in the frozen realm of Irrisen to usher in its newest ruler, pockets of winter begin to grow throughout the Inner Sea. After 1,400 years of perpetual winter, the icy curse of Irrisen is spreading! What links do these strange blizzards and swaths of wintry landscapes have with Irrisen, and is there any truth to the growing rumors that the Witch ...
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Go behind the scenes of 2 Magazine's Couple Makeover. It's funny. It's sexy. It's real.
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Megan Di Martino is a New York girl deep in the heart of Texas! A lifelong creator of beauty with a serving, mentoring spirit. She has started, scaled, sustained and sold 2 seven figure businesses in the Skin Care-Spa Industry. Her purpose is to build teams that in turn build businesses. In January 2020, her book went to number one on Amazon. In April 2020, her award-winning skin care line, Novita Spa Clinicals, was nominated in the Product Innovation Category, for the Austin Women's Way Awa ...
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Your real life besties helping you find joy and laughter through the many ups and downs of life. From cancer, codependency, Crohn's, weight loss journeys, mental health, motherhood...to everything else life may toss at you. We got you covered! Get ready to sit back with your no filtered bff's and JAM
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For Black women, by a Black woman. This podcast is an extension of the Black women's empowerment brand Black Girl Thriving & a way for Ciera' Harris, the founder and CEO, to connect with supporters on a whole new level.
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Sieria, Mommy of 2 beautiful children. Once a single teen mom but now owner of several successful businesses and now teaching other mommies how to boss up and start their own business! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/BusinessandBabys/support
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That thing you're doing? it can wait until I'm done talking. Productive Procrastination has been an integral part of my life for as long as I can remember - I love to learn about random things and I will share some of those things with you. It's also extremely likely I will share some random nuggets of "wisdom" and keep things light enough to have you come back for more. Welcome, and thank you for listening! -Youthser
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This is the confessional for the art, entrepreneurialism, and exaltation of handcrafted soaps; cosmetics; and perfumes. It's also a celebration of those who learn it, make it, sell it, teach it, preach it, and everything in between. You may be thinking a podcast dedicated to soap sounds boring, but I can assure you that something with a reputation as clean as soap most definitely has a filthy and entertaining side. It’s also a peek behind the shower curtain of my universe of beauty, bathing, ...
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SPA Girls Podcast – EP456 – How Long To Make $1K?
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Wondering how long it’s gonna be until you’ll make enough to quit the day job? Listen to this SPA Girls Minisode all about how long it will take you to make your first $1,000 dollars in self publishing! Full of great tips, sage advice and some vulnerable moments from our own self publishing careers. If earning money from your writing is your goal, …
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SPA Girls Podcast - EP456 - How Long To Make $1K
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Wondering how long it's gonna be until you'll make enough to quit the day job? Listen to this SPA Girls Minisode all about how long it will take you to make your first $1,000 dollars in self publishing! Full of great tips, sage advice and some vulnerable moments from our own self publishing careers. This is an awesome, must-listen minisode, just fo…
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The Kishke Chakra / Shai Visits A Spa / French Girl, I Saw the TV Glow, Boy Kills World
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Calling in from vacation, Shai, Lily, and Alli report on their spa experience and what happens to Shai's insides when you hit the chakra bowls to hard. We also review French Girl (Amazon), I Saw the TV Glow (On Demand), and Boy Kills World (On Demand). Sign up for the Friday Night Movie Newsletter for giveaways, curated episode playlists from the h…
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SPA Girls Podcast – EP455 – Interview with Clare Connelly
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First published in 2014, romance author Clare Connelly hit success from her very first self-published book. Now with over 120 books published, she talks to us this episode about the pros and cons of hybrid publishing, balancing writing life with a young family, how to be focussed and productive plus the mindset new writers and self publishers MUST …
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Episode 148 – Rage Against the Machine
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War has come for Team Torta! The hut is on the attack, but what exactly are the members attacking? And where exactly are they? It’s nyet time for hasty decisions, so perhaps the best defense is an offense. This mechanical beast is proving a threat – will the Team be able to withstand? The Fantastic Worlds Podcast is a Fantastic Worlds Productions. …
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Episode 148 – Rage Against the Machine
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War has come for Team Torta! The hut is on the attack, but what exactly are the members attacking? And where exactly are they? It’s nyet time for hasty decisions, so perhaps the best defense is an offense. This mechanical beast is proving a threat – will the Team be able to withstand? The Fantastic Worlds Podcast is a Fantastic Worlds Productions. …
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Episode 147 – Literal Foreshadowing
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Shadows of the present flee as shadows of the past loom once more. New room, new you? Maybe so if you’re ok with brushing away the dust and forging anew. Our team of Guys and Dolls marches on as they explore deeper into Baba Yaga’s hut as they search for an exit and information on this new world! This Team Torta family is ready to go in this exciti…
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Episode 147 – Literal Foreshadowing
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Shadows of the present flee as shadows of the past loom once more. New room, new you? Maybe so if you’re ok with brushing away the dust and forging anew. Our team of Guys and Dolls marches on as they explore deeper into Baba Yaga’s hut as they search for an exit and information on this new world! This Team Torta family is ready to go in this exciti…
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Shai and Lily discuss the first five episodes of season 3 of The Bear, which we are loving! It’s definitely different then the previous seasons but the show keeps evolving and we are here for it. We talk about the different stakes this season and our MVPs so far. Sign up for the Friday Night Movie Newsletter for giveaways, curated episode playlists…
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SPA Girls Podcast - EP455 - Interview with Clare Connelly
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Clare Connelly is the bestselling author of more than 120 angsty, passionate romance novels. Having self-published her first book in 2014, by the end of that year, she was an Amazon All-Star in the US and UK and has since sold millions of copies of her books. A Hybrid author, Clare also writes her trademark romances for Harlequin and Tule. After ma…
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SPA Girls Podcast – EP454 – Craft Tips To Help You Sell More Books
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Writing great books with emotional impact is key to building your readership. Today we discuss craft tips that will help you attract new readers, build your fanbase and sell more books! Resources mentioned: Lisa Cron on the SPA Girls Podcast EP249 Sacha Black on crafting great characters EP422 Writing For Emotional Impact by Karl Iglesias 💗 The SPA…
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SPA Girls Podcast - EP454 - Craft Tips To Sell More Books
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Writing great books with emotional impact is key to building your readership. Today we discuss craft tips that will help you attract new readers, build your fanbase and sell more books.! Resources mentioned: Lisa Cron on the SPA Girls Podcast EP249 Sacha Black on crafting great characters EP422 Writing For Emotional Impact by Karl Iglesias 💗 The SP…
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JamPod Returns: Life's Unexpected Breaks and Fresh Starts
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After taking a break, the JamPod hosts come back with lots of updates. They discuss the ups and downs that came with their hiatus, including family health issues, job changes, traveling and wrapping up the school year. The episode offers a mix of serious discussions and humor, highlighting the unpredictable nature of life and the joy found in small…
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Pop culture and reality TV expert Katie Jones is here to talk about Brats - Andrew McCarthy’s ‘Brat Pack’ documentary (Hulu). As children of the 80s we know there was nothing cooler than this group of up and coming Hollywood actors - what we didn’t know is how many of them hated the name ‘Brat Pack’ and the profound impact it had on their lives. If…
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SPA Girls Podcast - EP453 - Making The Leap To Fulltime Author
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Want to make the leap to full time author? How do you know when it’s the right time to make that leap? Going from hobbiest to full time writer has been a different journey for all of us. Today we discuss: how much money you need to make the leap other considerations do you have the "right" personality? what support do you have? will you automatical…
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SPA Girls Podcast – EP453 – Are You Ready To Be A Full-Time Writer?
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Want to make the leap to full time author? How do you know when it’s the right time to make that leap? Going from hobbiest to full time writer has been a different journey for all of us. Today we discuss: how much money you need to make the leap other considerations do you have the right personality? what support do you have will you automatically …
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Mega Blockbuster Episode with Mike Roberts
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Writer, director, and animation genius, Mike Roberts (“Final Space”, “Bojack Horseman”, “Hot Wheels: Let’s Race”) joins the pod to talk about recent blockbusters. We go deep on Roadhouse (love Jake and those amazing shirts), Furiosa, Mission Impossible and have a slight disagreement about The Fall Guy. Do not miss Mike’s hot takes on the year’s bes…
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Got your final manuscript all ready to go, and wondering how to format it for publication? This is the SPA Girls episode for you! Welcome back to another 20 min SPA Girls mini-tips session, where we break down the basics of self publishing, just for you! SHOW NOTES: What is formatting? It’s creating a file of your book so it’s delivered to readers …
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SPA Girls Podcast - EP452 - Book Formatting Made Easy
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Got your final manuscript all ready to go, and wondering how to format it for publication? This is the SPA Girls episode for you! Welcome back to another 20 min SPA Girls mini-tips session, where we break down the basics of self publishing, just for you! Check out our website for the full show notes and links. 💗 The SPA Girls podcast is sponsored b…
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Musical stars (and Canadian siblings) Kate Kurdyak and Lauren Kurdyak of Vox Rea join the pod from Germany to talk about their new music and overseas tour. We also chat about the best famous Canadian sibs, the best bands with fake siblings, and their top TV/movie recs while on the road. Don’t miss their new single Missed It By a Second or this ep! …
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If you’ve ever wondered how to deal with contracts and other business issues, this is the podcast for you! Maggie Marr the founder of Maggie Marr Legal PC and a USA Today Best Selling author of over 20 books. A former ICM motion picture literary and subsidiary rights (books to film/tv) agent, Maggie is the co-founder and legal advisor to the not-fo…
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SPA Girls Podcast – EP451 – Interview with Maggie Marr
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If you’ve ever wondered how to deal with contracts and other business issues, this is the podcast for you! Maggie Marr the founder of Maggie Marr Legal PC and a USA Today Best Selling author of over 20 books. A former ICM motion picture literary and subsidiary rights (books to film/tv) agent, Maggie is the co-founder and legal advisor to the not-fo…
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This week the sibs debate the newest installment in the Mad Max franchise, Mad Max: Furiosa. We discuss the crazy action sequences, the genius of George Miller, the use of AI, and the fantastic acting. We also argue over whether or not the film’s glaring plot holes. Buckle up! Sign up for the Friday Night Movie Newsletter for giveaways, curated epi…
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Branding, Marketing Books and Going All In with Small Town Romance USA Today and #1 Amazon bestselling author Melanie Harlow writes sweet, sexy, feel-good romance. She is a powerhouse of publishing, starting in 2013 with historical romance to today where she focuses on small town contemporary romance. In this incredible conversation, Melanie detail…
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SPA Girls Podcast - EP450 - Interview with Melanie Harlow, Amazon #1 & USAT Bestseller
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anding, Marketing Books and Going All In with Small Town Romance USA Today and #1 Amazon bestselling author Melanie Harlow writes sweet, sexy, feel-good romance. She is a powerhouse of publishing, starting in 2013 with historical romance to today where she focuses on small town contemporary romance. In this incredible conversation, Melanie details …
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Millennial Jewish Stars with Dr. Jonathan Branfman
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This week we’re joined by longtime friend of the pod Dr. Jonathan Branfman, professor and author of Millennial Jewish Stars: Navigating Racial Antisemitism, Masculinity, and White Supremacy (available on Amazon). We have a fascinating conversation about his new book, which focuses on 6 Jewish celebrities (Drake, Lil Dicky, Abbi Jacobson, Ilana Glaz…
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SPA Girls Podcast – EP449 – 7 Ways To Boost Your Positivity
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Feeling a bit blah about your writing and / or author career? Welcome back to another 15 min SPA Girls mini-tips session. Today’s topic is 7 easy ways to boost your positivity that you can put into action TODAY! 💗 The SPA Girls podcast is sponsored by everyone who supports us on Patreon. Thank you so much, we love our listeners and our patrons! ⭐ J…
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SPA Girls Podcast - EP449 - 7 Ways Writers Can Boost Positivity
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Feeling a bit blah about your writing and / or author career? Welcome back to another 15 min SPA Girls mini-tips session. Today’s topic is 7 easy ways to boost your positivity that you can put into action TODAY! 💗 The SPA Girls podcast is sponsored by everyone who supports us on Patreon. Thank you so much, we love our listeners and our patrons! ⭐ J…
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This is a momentous episode, not only because the sibs do a deep dive on all things Harry Potter for the first time, but also because Shai’s eldest daughter makes her podcast debut! A Harry Potter expert, Na’ama joins the pod to talk spells, wands, houses and play some hilarious games. Sign up for the Friday Night Movie Newsletter for giveaways, cu…
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SPA Girls Podcast – EP448 – Changing From Frontlist to Backlist Focus with Maggie Dallen
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This week we talk to regency romance and young adult author Maggie Dallen, who tells us how she changed her mindset and her author business model, with huge success! Maggie is a prolific author who was writing up to twenty books a year, but she was reaching a point where she wanted to slow down and diversify her writing skills by learning script wr…
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SPA Girls Podcast - EP448 - Maggie Dallen
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This week we talk to regency romance and young adult author Maggie Dallen, who tells us how she changed her mindset and her author business model, with huge success! Maggie is a prolific author, who was writing up to twenty books a year, but she was reaching a point where she wanted to slow down and diversify her writing skills by learning script w…
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Shai and Lily review Unfrosted (Amazon) and Ricky Stanicky (Netflix), and also talk extensively about Ryan Gosling and Jake Gyllenhaal. Sign up for the Friday Night Movie Newsletter for giveaways, curated episode playlists from the hosts and guests (including our mom), and at MOST one email per month (and probably fewer). Closed captions for this e…
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SPA Girls Podcast - EP447 - Overcoming Doubts and Backing Yourself
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#WritingLife How to hone your instincts, trust your gut and back yourself! We all have that moment of cold dread that we’ve picked a dream we can’t turn into a reality, and it’s those moment we need to remember why we started. Find that self belief that set you on this journey and carry on. You got into this game because it was something you believ…
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SPA Girls Podcast – EP447 – Overcome Doubts & Back Yourself!
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#WritingLife How to hone your instincts, trust your gut and back yourself! We all have that moment of cold dread that we’ve picked a dream we can’t turn into a reality, and it’s those moment we need to remember why we started. Find that self belief that set you on this journey and carry on. You got into this game because it was something you believ…
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Ruby Ledger and the Assassination of Abraham Lincoln, Author Ari Skolnick
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The sibs get literary (yes, Shai read a book) and chat with author Ari Skolnick about her historical adventure Ruby Ledger and the Assassination of Abraham Lincoln (available on Amazon). Of course we ask Ari to give us her dream cast of a TV series version of her book (spoiler, everyone agrees on a Henry Cavill situation). We also play a few games …
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SPA Girls Podcast – EP446 – Patreon, Kickstarter & Serials – with Tao Wong
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How do you build superfans and a sustainable income through patreon*, kickstarter, subscriptions and serial works? Bestselling author Tao Wong joins us this episode to reveal all the secrets of keeping readers begging for more (cliff-hangers anyone ?!), building a thriving community of superfans and, most importantly, diversifying your income strea…
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SPA Girls Podcast - EP446 - Serials, Kickstarter & Patreon, with Tao Wong
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How do you build superfans and a sustainable income through patreon*, kickstarter, subscriptions and serial works? Bestselling author Tao Wong joins us this episode to reveal all the secrets of keeping readers begging for more (cliff-hangers anyone ?!), building a thriving community of superfans and, most importantly, diversifying your income strea…
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Becky and Shai team up to talk about Lily behind her back, break down One Day (Netflix) and a bunch of other shows and movies they've been watching. Sign up for the Friday Night Movie Newsletter for giveaways, curated episode playlists from the hosts and guests (including our mom), and at MOST one email per month (and probably fewer). Closed captio…
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SPA Girls Podcast - EP445 - 7 Tips To Build Your Newsletter List (Minisode)
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How the heck do you build a reader newsletter list, especially when you're first starting out? We're back with another SPA Girls minisode, to get your author career rocking. Listen up for how we built our own reader newsletters and what tools and services we recommend. 7 SIMPLE WAYS TO BUILD YOUR NEWSLETTER LIST: Join bookfunnel Provide a tasty s…
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