Ep 62: The One About Author-library Partnerships With Sarah Burris The Dudes In Hyperspace podcast

Ep 62: The one about author-library partnerships with Sarah Burris

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(The Dudes in Hyperspace Podcast is presented by Chris Kennedy Publishing.)

The guys chat with Bay County Public Library (BCPL) Outreach Specialist Sarah Burris about the state of public libraries in 2022 and the many ways authors can partner with them to meet new readers and sell more books.

Interview Segment: Sarah Burris

Topics included:

Sarah’s road from avid reader to library specialist and outreach guru
The evolution of the public library in 2022
The rise of BCPL as a full-fledged media, event, and education space
Authors Wanted: Ways local authors can plug in with their local libraries to meet new readers
The cost-effectiveness of author marketing at home
Sarah’s show, the Unstacked Podcast
Bay County Writers Fest 2022 (happening Oct. 22 from 1-4pm CT in Panama City)

Visit the BCPL website to learn more about the various events happening around town including Bay County Writers Fest 2022! You can also follow BCPL on Facebook and catch the Unstacked Podcast on Apple Podcasts or most major platforms.

Halftime

The guys break down the latest news from Chris Kennedy Publishing, including this week’s new releases:

A MURDER OF WOLVES by Jamie Ibson https://amzn.to/3VGGcmy
GATES OF HELL by William S. Frisbee Jr. https://amzn.to/3MKGwML

Ian also runs down CKP’s latest audio release and book deal news.

Air it Out Segment

The guys “air it out” with updates on their various writing projects and event schedules. They also opine on the latest happenings from the worlds of sports, music, pop culture, and more.

Ian – THE LAST ARGONAUT is off to the publisher + story talk with Kevin and the 2022 Bay County Writer Fest in Panama City.
Rob – The joys of revisiting old worlds and characters in preparation for future projects + craft talk.
Kevin – On the road again for FactoryCon in NC and HalloCon in GA then it’s off to Cincinnati in 2023 for Skyline chili, German food, and Imaginarium.

The Dudes’ Air it Out segment is presented by the International Association of Science Fiction and Fantasy Authors (IASFA). Be sure to visit their website to learn more about the big fantasy giveaway happening later this month!

As always, 5-star reviews of the show are much appreciated on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or wherever you subscribe.

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