Welcome to the Kentucky Romance Author Podcast with your host de de Cox From Romance to Recipes, Country Music to Country Humor and all things in between Nashville, Hollywood and Louisville - Her guests will make you laugh, make you cry and make you look at yourself in a whole new way on the Kentucky Romance Author Podcast with de de Cox.
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Your weekly romp through the baffling and ever changing business of being both an artist and entrepreneur in the world's most popular genre. With your hosts Eliza Peake and Adrienne Bell. The Misfit's Guide to Writing Indie Romance is a part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at frolic.media/podcasts!
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Oh, the dreaded search bar...How do you pick the keywords and metadata that will lead the right readers to your book page.By Adrienne Bell & Eliza Peake
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What do you write before you write Chapter One? Eliza and Adrienne discuss their discovery writing process...and also a dessert brothel for some reason.By Adrienne Bell & Eliza Peake
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The Basics - So You Want To Write A Romance?
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What does it really take to write a romance? In this ongoing monthly series, Adrienne and Eliza go over the steps, from brainstorming an idea to designing your marketing plan.By Adrienne Bell & Eliza Peake
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Everyone gets them, so why not celebrate them? This week Adrienne and Eliza take a trip down Bad Review Lane.By Adrienne Bell & Eliza Peake
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Sometimes what you need is a fresh start. But how do you know when it's time to pivot or what changes to make? This week, Adrienne and Eliza talk about career reinvention.By Adrienne Bell & Eliza Peake
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The folks over at Amazon have a brand new story platform and this week we have bestselling author Audrey Carlan to tell us all about it!By Adrienne Bell & Eliza Peake
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You'd think it's be easy, after all romance is the name of the genre, but creating genuine emotional connection on the page is harder than you might think.By Adrienne Bell & Eliza Peake
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This week, Adrienne and Eliza chat with author BB Easton about indie publishing and Netflix deals. Oh...and her reaction to *that* Episode 3 scene in Sex/LifeBy Adrienne Bell & Eliza Peake
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011: Two Things You Should Never Do: Discount a Person’s Faith & Underestimate God with Eileen and Zack Hornback
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“Parents, never give up. Doctors do the best they can, but they don't know everything. And do not underestimate God.” -Eileen Hornback “Stay the course and fight, fight, fight. Don't give up.” -Zack Hornback On this week’s show is Eileen Hornback, the author of the International Best-Seller, Breathe and her son, Zack, Eileen’s inspiration behind th…
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Writing isn't just a solitary business; it's a sedentary one too. This week Adrienne and Eliza talk about staying healthy when you live behind a desk.By Adrienne Bell & Eliza Peake
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010: Turn Your Disability into Ability with Bria Byrd
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“It's okay to be different. It's okay to be unique. Stand apart from the crowd, you don't want to always fit in. If you have a disability, turn it into an ability. Use that to empower other people.” -Bria Byrd Bria Byrd was born with visual impairment called Amblyopia. Amblyopia or lazy eye, is a condition where an abnormal development of the nerve…
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Everyone needs a helping hand from time to time...especially in this business. This week Adrienne and Eliza talk mentorship.By Adrienne Bell & Eliza Peake
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009: Let the World Hear Your Music with Savannah Dean Reeves
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“It might seem difficult but you need to keep your head up because there's the end goal for you. Know what that goal is and keep pushing for it every single day no matter the setbacks.” -Savannah Dean Reeves Success starts with dreams. So now that you have set your heart on something, you’re off with a good start! You just need a little inspiration…
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008: Mental Health for Lawyers with Claudette Patton
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“Save one life, save one career, save one family.” -Claudette Patton According to a survey by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the legal field belongs to the top 25 most stressful jobs. Mountains of paperwork, billing pressures, overtimes, deadlines, client demands, and not to mention, court battles- even the toughest lawyer will at some point succu…
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Episode 007: Create a Little Heaven for the Little Ones on Earth with Heaven Redmon
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“Being able to talk to somebody and spread the word not only about yourself, is not going to help just you. It's going to help everybody else that is in need of your words and what you've been through.” -Heaven Redmon Well, you’ve met the male model of de de’s books from episode 3- no other than her only son, Bo Cox. Today, you will also get to kno…
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This week Adrienne and Eliza dive into hooking readers attention on three levels--chapter, book, and series.By Adrienne Bell & Eliza Peake
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Episode 006: Live Your Dream Challenge Accepted! with Andre Wilson
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“We hype ourselves up on fear so much that we don't even try… Forget your haters, forget everybody around you. Talk yourself out of it. Once you start not being afraid to fail, you start going forward.” -Andre Wilson “Follow your dreams” is probably one of the boldest advice. For one, because only a few will actually do it and second, a small numbe…
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Episode 005: How to be a Young Author and Philanthropist with Brooklyn Roller
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I don't have a lot of money because I am young, but I do have a lot of time. And that's all it takes … to change someone's life.” -Brooklyn Roller All she wanted for Christmas was a puppy- and in 2012, Brooklyn’s wish finally came true when Buddy, an adorable little Yorkie, became part of her family. Sadly, on April 8, 2018, they lost Buddy due to …
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Episode 004: How to Rock Photography and Videography with Austin Ozier
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“Put yourself out there and don't be afraid to work for free!” -Austin Ozier Photography and videography are more than capturing a scene portrayed in a script. It involves a creative mind and a heart that understands how to captivate an audience. A person who has these qualities is definitely a gem when you are doing a photo shoot or filming a musi…
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Episode 003: Who is the Handsome Face on my Book Covers? with Isaiah Bo Cox
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“Doing a photoshoot with one of your friends is not as plain chemistry, it's plain as friendship.” -Bo Cox If you ever wondered about the handsome face on every cover of de de’s books, well, you’re in for a treat today! In this episode, de de introduces him to the world- no other than her one and only son, Isaiah Bo Cox. Bo talks about the typical …
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Episode 002: Great Titles From a Great Friend with Pat Gary
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“[Animals] need the love. And you don't understand what kind of love they can give you.” -Pat Gary Furry… Feathery… Scaly… They come in different sizes, coats, colors, and even personalities! Today, we will talk about one of your favorite topics- your animal babies. We are blessed to have such loyal, loving buddies. We can say, these babies are the…
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Episode 001: Behind Every Jaw - Dropping Hair and Makeup with Scooter Minyard and Jeanette Moore
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“It's so important not just to feel loved. You want to feel valued, and the only way that you can do that is if you give to somebody else.” -Scooter Minyard Welcome to the Kentucky Romance Author Podcast: Unbridled Country Traditions- where Kentucky romance author de de Cox and her guests talk about your favorite topics- from romance recipes, count…
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It's time for basking in the sun and plowing through that tbr pile. This week Adrienne and Eliza shard what's on tap for their summer reading.By Adrienne Bell & Eliza Peake
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Guest Episode - Things Marginalized Authors Talk About When White Authors Aren't In The Room
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Amy Z. Chan and Kilby Blades step into guest host as we wrap up Mental Health Awareness Month with a candid discussion of things marginalized authors talk about when white authors aren't in the roomBy Adrienne Bell & Eliza Peake
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Maintaining Mental Health isn't just about dealing with difficult emotions. This week Adrienne and Eliza discuss keeping yourself balanced and celebrating success!By Adrienne Bell & Eliza Peake
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Mental Health Awareness Month continues! This week Adrienne and Eliza tackle the challenges of writing while coping with chronic conditions. This week's episode is sponsored by An Earl, the Girl, and a Toddler by Vanessa Riley. Find out more at Kensingtonbooks.comBy Adrienne Bell & Eliza Peake
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Continuing with Mental Health Awareness Month, this week Eliza and Adrienne discuss how to cope with getting knocked down and how to get back up again. This week's episode is sponsored by Lone Wolf by Diana Palmer, Rebecca Zanetti, and Kate Pearce. Find out more at Kensingtonbooks.comBy Adrienne Bell & Eliza Peake
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month. This week Adrienne and Eliza share their experiences and tips for maintaining mental health while writing.By Adrienne Bell & Eliza Peake
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Adrienne and Eliza introduce themselves to a brand new audience as the podcast starts a brand new chapter.By Adrienne Bell & Eliza Peake
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You need to get the word out about your books, sure, but not every marketing opportunity needs to break the bank. Just remember, sometimes you get what you pay for.By Adrienne Bell
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Every now and you just can't. Seriously. Just. Can't.By Adrienne Bell & Eliza Peake
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Oh, the much maligned comfort zone--should you stick with what feeds your confidence or stretch your neck out into the unknown? Adrienne and Eliza have experience with both...and the scars to prove it.By Adrienne Bell & Eliza Peake
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So much more than dialogue tags, scene blocking, or fight choreography, action is the energy that makes your story come alive. This week Adrienne and Eliza discuss how every move your character makes is action.By Adrienne Bell & Eliza Peake
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What's in a name? Well, depends on which name you mean. Is it the book title? The subtitle? The series title? This week Adrienne and Eliza take on the complicated task of naming your work.By Adrienne Bell & Eliza Peake
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How a character sounds goes beyond the dialogue they speak. From deep POV to their unique expressions, a character's voice is what makes them come alive.By Adrienne Bell & Eliza Peake
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They used to be hard to come by, but now there are more romance adaptations than ever on tv. This week Adrienne and Eliza talk about the good, the bad, and everything in between when it comes to taking the page to the screen.By Adrienne Bell & Eliza Peake
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You've finally finished your book. The hard part is over, right? Not so fast. Turns out those first 100k words were a cake walk compared to the next 100 words you need to write. It's time for the most dreaded moment of all--time to write the blurb.By Adrienne Bell & Eliza Peake
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"The End" might be the end of the story, but it's not the end of the book. There's so much that goes into an indie novel after the final scene. This week Eliza and Adrienne talk backmatter.By Adrienne Bell & Eliza Peake
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Every race needs a finish line. Whether you choose the date yourself or it's chosen for you, there comes a time to call a story done. This time around, Adrienne and Eliza talk deadlines.By Adrienne Bell & Eliza Peake
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Well, 2020 was a bust...so it's time for Eliza and Adrienne to move on to their 2021 goalsBy Adrienne Bell & Eliza Peake
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This has been one strange year. This week Adrienne and Eliza recap their highs and lows through 2020.By Adrienne Bell & Eliza Peake
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Out of these two misfits, Eliza's always been the organized one. So this week she's sharing her tips for keeping her writing life running smooth.By Adrienne Bell & Eliza Peake
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Exclusive or wide? E-books, paperbacks and audio. You're done writing your book, and now you need to figure out how best to get it into your readers hands. This week Eliza and Adrienne discuss distribution strategies.By Adrienne Bell & Eliza Peake
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It's November...again (how can a year go by so fast and so slow at the same time?) Which means it's time to talk about NaNoWriMo!By Adrienne Bell & Eliza Peake
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It's hard to hear, but not everyone can be a main character. Some of us...well, we have to content ourselves with living in the shadows of the greats. This week, Adrienne and Eliza talk about the role of secondary characters.By Adrienne Bell & Eliza Peake
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After a long (and unplanned) hiatus, Adrienne and Eliza are back to talk about success. What does it mean to you? How will you know when you've achieved it? And what the heck do you do next?By Adrienne Bell & Eliza Peake
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Eliza and Adrienne need a break, so no book talk this week, just woo-woo astrological fun.By Adrienne Bell & Eliza Peake
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Misteaks happen. Hopefully, someone catches them before you hit publish, but sometimes they slip through the cracks. This week Eliza and Adrienne talk about what happens when you're best just isn't good enough. (yes, they're intentional)By Adrienne Bell & Eliza Peake
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Everyone is afraid of something, and writers are no different. Whether it's failure, or success, or being an imposter, these fears hold us back in subtle--and sometimes not so subtle--ways. This week, Adrienne and Eliza talk how to break through fear.By Adrienne Bell & Eliza Peake
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Do you write your scenes in order or out? And does it really matter how you do it as long as the book gets done? This week, Eliza and Adrienne tackle linear writing.By Adrienne Bell & Eliza Peake
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