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Hi, and welcome to the Shop4ABiz podcast! This series is meant to present small local businesses by highlighting their unique services or products. This podcast is designed to be informative, educational and entertaining. While at the same time supporting local businesses. We hope you enjoy this journey and share it with friends, colleagues and family. Also, feel free to visit www.Shop4aBiz.com for more information.
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Are you interested in reading or writing horror? If so, this is the podcast for you. Splatterpunk award-winning horror author Aron Beauregard, Daniel J. Volpe, Carver Pike, and Rowland Bercy Jr. come together to talk writing and publishing horror. Sharing their career successes and failures, Written in Red is a free resource to the horror community.
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Dive into the rhythmic heart of electronic music with Collection - Lyrics by Daniel Triana. This captivating ebook brings you closer to the genius behind the beats, offering an exclusive look at the evocative lyrics that shape Daniel Triana’s iconic soundscapes. Known for his profound ability to blend synthetic melodies with poignant narratives, Da…
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Practical advice for amateur astronomers eager to make the most out of their first Messier MarathonChapter Except - From the book - The Comet Hunter and The Messier Marathon by Daniel Triana7 Pro Tips to Ace Your First Messier Marathon:Participating in a Messier Marathon is not only exciting but also rewarding for amateur astronomers. It offers an …
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The history of telescopes, including who invented the first telescope, continuing its development up to today\'s latest types of telescopes. Included is a description of the various types of telescopes such as; refracting telescopes; reflecting telescopes; radio telescopes; smart electronically assisted telescopes; and outer space telescopes.…
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Introducing the Vera C. Rubin Telescope Observatory, an upcoming state-of-the-art astronomical facility.Designed and developed to pave the way for groundbreaking discoveries in the field of astronomy.The construction of the observatory is well underway, with an estimated cost of around $1 billion.Construction began in 2015 and is expected to be com…
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Hold your breath as the extraordinary JWST space telescope reveals not just one, but a mind-boggling 40 jumbo planet-like pair formations within the celestial wonders of the Orion Nebula. It\'s as if worlds are dancing in cosmic harmony right before our eyes! Prepare to be captivated by stunning visuals and mind-altering revelations as we journey t…
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Introducing the Euclid Space Telescope, a groundbreaking project designed to explore the mysteries of the universe. The launch of Euclid was July 1, 2023, where it was carried into space by a Soyuz rocket.The mission is expected to last for six years, with an estimated end date in 2029.The Euclid project is a collaboration between the European Spac…
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Embark on an awe-inspiring cosmic journey with Gaia Space Observatory, Capturing a three-dimensional map of our Milky Way Galaxy. This captivating podcast episode unveils the remarkable achievements of the Gaia spacecraft, a cutting-edge space observatory that has revolutionized our understanding of the cosmos.…
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As we gaze up at the night sky, with its countless twinkling stars and mysterious dark matter, it\'s hard not to wonder about the secrets of the cosmos. Thankfully, humanity is on the brink of a groundbreaking step in space exploration with the imminent launch of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). This state-of-the-art marvel promises to unveil…
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Join us for International Astronomy Day 2023 this September 23, 2023! Explore the wonders of space at planetarium shows, visit museums, and observe the first quarter moon. A celestial celebration for all!TRANSCRIPT:International Astronomy Day. 2023 interesting facts. Events and planetarium shows a celestial celebration. International Astronomy Day …
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John Durgin shares his strategy to garner 1K Goodreads reviews in 1 year. Check out his novel The Cursed Among Us: https://amzn.to/444N94r Inside the Indie Horror World: https://amzn.to/3Xz1gMX Get a FREE book from S.C. Mendes: https://www.bloodgutsandstory.com/ytdownload Connect with Lucy Leitner: https://lucyleitner.com/ Work with editor Joseph S…
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On this episode of HORROR BUSINESS, Lucy and S.C. discuss the branding andnetworking that happened at Authorcon II in April 2023. LISTEN to Part 1 on AMAZON: https://amzn.to/3SAEroD Spotify, Stitcher, and more: https://www.bloodgutsandstory.com/horror-business SC Mendes and Blood Bound Books are on a mission to improveliteracy! Screams for Teens: h…
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On this episode of HORROR BUSINESS, Lucy and S.C. discuss the advantages and obstacles of conventions for indie authors. This episode comes on the heels of their appearance at Authorcon II in April 2023. LISTEN on AMAZON: https://amzn.to/3SAEroD SC Mendes and Blood Bound Books are on a mission to improveliteracy! Screams for Teens: https://www.bloo…
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On this episode of HORROR BUSINESS, Joseph Sale takes you step-by-step through setting up a Facebook ad that can help you boost book sales without breaking your bank. He also discusses strategies to employ depending on where you are in your career and what genre you write. Get more insight from Joseph in his video breaking down the Five-Act Structu…
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On this epsiode, Rowland Bercy Jr. gives listeners a deep-dive into his experience at KillerCon 2022 and what it was like watching the Splatterpunk Award winners be announced. We also talk about the nominees, winners, and overall importance and historical significance of KillerCon and the Splatterpunk Awards. Lastly, Aron Beauregard reads his thank…
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The author of 'Gone To See The River Man,' the Splatterpunk Award winner 'Full Brutal,' and so many other Extreme Horror and Crime classics joins us this episode. Kristopher Triana discusses his early and current career, the rocky road to reach his success, and offers advice to authors in their early stages of their own writing journeys. To view Kr…
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This episode we sit down with the "D" in D & T Publishing, horror author and publisher Dawn Shea. We talk about how she started her indie press and evolved to publish legends of the genre such as prior WIR guest Ronald Kelly. We also answer questions via the listeners and even dive into NFTs and what they might mean to horror as a whole.…
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On this episode of HORROR BUSINESS, Lyndsey Smith poses the big question all authors must ask themselves and explains why writing your novel is the easy part. Smith reveals her biggest self-editing tips, how to choose the correct editor for your project, writing and marketing techniques, ways to make big bucks with ghostwriting, and more. Get more …
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This episode we talk with the author of "Hello, Old Friend," and her latest book "Such Tragedies," Elizabeth Bedlam. We learn about her writing roots, audiobook narroration and cover art skills, as well as what lies ahead for her. Additionally, we also discuss some of the nasty content she's conjured for her growing pool of readership. Elizabeth Be…
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On this episode of HORROR BUSINESS, Stephen Kozeniewski and Wile E. Young discuss their experiences with co-authoring novels, the expectations when beginning, how to pitch publishers and approach authors, as well as FEAR AND LOATHING IN CLICKERS – the inside scoop on the pitch that landed Kozeniewski and Young the chance to continue the legendary C…
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On this episode we interview horror legend and Splatterpunk Award winning author Ronald Kelly. He takes us on a wild journey that spans from his early days of publishing with Zebra Books, to its tragic collapse and his ten year hiatus from writing, to his incredible, southern-fried resurgence. This one has it all; writing advice, horror history, wo…
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On this episode we're joined by author and filmmaker of over 300 works, Matt Shaw. We talk about how he started out and came to find incredible success doing it his way. Additionly, we discuss his films, books, future, and highlight his latest release, a collaboration with Aron Beauregard, Survivor's Guilt. Matt also breaks two HUGE exclusive annou…
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Kristopher Triana knows the business of horror, but more importantly, he understands the business of storytelling. In this episode, Lucy and S.C. interview the award-winning author on how he successfully tells a story and markets a book regardless of the genre. You'll get insider tips on pen names, covers, and research, as well as a ton of laughs. …
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On this episode we get a chance to interview one of Splatterpunk's legends! The 3-time Splatterpunk Award winning horror author, Ryan Harding! We talk about his entire career, from solo work, to working with Edward Lee, Kristopher Triana, Lucas Mangum, Matt Shaw, and, of course, Jason Taverner. Mere days after the 10 year anniversary of his infamou…
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Not sure how to use IG as an author? On this episode of the Horror Business podcast, Mona Kabbani shares how she grew her Instagram audience to more than 10K with no gimmicks or paid advertising. And most importantly, how she has fun with it. Step behind the scenes and learn how she started her profile, best practices when dealing with reviewers, a…
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Getting started on your audiobook is simpler — and more affordable — than you think. Author and audiobook narrator John McNee explains how he started narrating his horror audiobooks under a blanket to becoming an in-demand narrator for Highlander romance books. John reveals what authors should know when searching for narrators on ACX/Audible, inclu…
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If you’re in a Facebook horror group, you know the name Daniel J. Volpe. In this episode, the Left to You author reveals his marketing secrets. One of them is not fighting on the internet. Watch the full episode for the others that may or may not be more than being a supportive member of the indie horror community. Join the Splatter Club: https://w…
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Drew Stepek of Godless dispels the myths and explains the true spirit of the platform. Take control of your intellectual freedom, get involved in the horror industry, and find success in all forms of dark fiction. Explore the distribution platform for yourself: https://godless.com/ Your hosts can both be found there as well! Lucy Leitner: https://g…
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According to TikTok’ing horror-loving mom Marian, aka @TF_DID_I_JUST_READ, horror authors should start getting on TikTok. It’s not because there’s anything special about this platform; it’s because Facebook’s era is over. It’s adapt or die for authors and indie horror, as Marian says. AuthorTok and BookTok are the present and immediate future. Watc…
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You publish a book. You spend a couple hundred bucks on Facebook ads. You get no results. Sound familiar? “Facebook ads don’t work” is a common refrain in the horror writer community. The thing is, Lucy’s been writing Facebook ads for years for clients in a wide range of industries. And they’ve been successful. So, why do her ads work and yours don…
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Whatever you are selling, the structure of a landing page that converts does not change. In this episode of Horror Business, we discuss best practices to build landing pages for authors. A landing page is the destination web page for traffic from other sources. If you’re promoting your book on social media, you need to tell potential readers where …
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The small press vs. self-publishing conversation continues! According to Glenn Rolfe, the best answer may be both. After his original publisher went under, Glenn has been diversifying, publishing with several presses as well as self-publishing. Keep up with Glen: https://glennrolfehorror.com/ About Your Hosts: SC Mendes and Blood Bound Books' Missi…
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If you’re an author, then you’re also an entrepreneur, and there’s no time like the present to create a business entity to ensure your future success! In this episode, we discuss the surprisingly easy steps you can take to protect yourself and reap the maximum benefits. -LLC vs sole proprietor -Creating a business checking account -Investing in you…
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If you're deciding which social network will get you the most exposure as an author, listen to this episode. Author/small press owner SC Mendes and author Lucy Leitner discuss how your personality should influence your social media strategy. As a horror author, your social media presence should be where you showcase your brand. There are billions o…
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If you're deciding between self-publishing and working with an indie horror press, listen to this episode. Author/small press owner SC Mendes and author Lucy Leitner discuss what you can expect from each publishing route. Marketing skills for effective book promotions: What can a small press do that you can't do yourself? How much time should you e…
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