The Two Authors’ Podcast

In this episode the lads are joined by Damon Courtney of BookFunnel to discuss the platform's evolution over the past decade, including its expansion into audiobooks and supporting direct sales. Discover insights on how BookFunnel empowers indie authors in building mailing lists and seamlessly delivering eBooks and audiobooks, plus a few industry insights from a seasoned expert. Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thetwoauthorspodcast Links from the Show: www.bookfunnel.com Link to our friends at Vellum where you can create beautiful books for every platform: http://tryvellum.com/twoauthors Discover us here: Website: www.douglas-pratt.com Website: www.harveybooks.com Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Douglas-Pratt/author/B006M6UQVE Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Nicholas-Harvey/author/B077W5KDV3 Facebook (show): https://www.facebook.com/100089755976228 Facebook (Doug): https://www.facebook.com/DouglasPrattWrites Facebook (Nick): https://www.facebook.com/CaymanNick Email address: TwoAuthorsChatShow@gmail.com Production: Intro by: Kim Bretton Edited by: SWSV Sound & Video Editing Services Music by: AML - Productions Newsletter sign-up Nick: https://www.harveybooks.com/subscribe-landing-page Doug:  https://authordouglaspratt.com/mailing-list

Past guests and friends of the show join Doug and Nick to express their utter surprise that the show has lasted this long, and to share their wisdom on things they'd do differently if they were starting their author career over, and their big ticket focuses for the year ahead. Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thetwoauthorspodcast Links from the Show: tonyakappes.com franklinhorton.com bookfunnel.com deannaroy.com alexsigmore.com betterfasteracademy.com armandrosamilia.com https://www.youtube.com/@ArmandRosamilia cherylbradshaw.com drewstricklandbooks.com www.jamialbright.com www.dplylemd.com www.rjpbooks.com www.kierstenmodglinauthor.com Link to our friends at Vellum where you can create beautiful books for every platform: http://tryvellum.com/twoauthors Discover us here: Website: www.douglas-pratt.com Website: www.harveybooks.com Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Douglas-Pratt/author/B006M6UQVE Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Nicholas-Harvey/author/B077W5KDV3 Facebook (show): https://www.facebook.com/100089755976228 Facebook (Doug): https://www.facebook.com/DouglasPrattWrites Facebook (Nick): https://www.facebook.com/CaymanNick Email address: TwoAuthorsChatShow@gmail.com Production: Intro by: Kim Bretton Edited by: SWSV Sound & Video Editing Services Music by: AML - Productions Newsletter sign-up Nick: https://www.harveybooks.com/subscribe-landing-page Doug:  https://authordouglaspratt.com/mailing-list

The delightful Jane Friedman shares her journey from a college intern to a seasoned freelance publishing expert, highlighting her unique position as a bridge between traditional and indie publishing. She discusses the evolving landscape of the publishing industry, the impact of AI, and the importance for her of providing foundational resources for aspiring writers, while also balancing free and paid content to support her mission and livelihood. Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thetwoauthorspodcast Links from the Show: janefriedman.com https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jane-Friedman/author/B004KHXQ0U Link to our friends at Vellum where you can create beautiful books for every platform: http://tryvellum.com/twoauthors Discover us here: Website: www.douglas-pratt.com Website: www.harveybooks.com Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Douglas-Pratt/author/B006M6UQVE Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Nicholas-Harvey/author/B077W5KDV3 Facebook (show): https://www.facebook.com/100089755976228 Facebook (Doug): https://www.facebook.com/DouglasPrattWrites Facebook (Nick): https://www.facebook.com/CaymanNick Email address: TwoAuthorsChatShow@gmail.com Production: Intro by: Kim Bretton Edited by: SWSV Sound & Video Editing Services Music by: AML - Productions Newsletter sign-up Nick: https://www.harveybooks.com/subscribe-landing-page Doug:  https://authordouglaspratt.com/mailing-list

In this episode, Nick and Doug chat with returning guest NYT bestselling author JD Barker about his soon to be released prequel trilogy to his incredibly successful Four Monkey Killer (4MK) series. They explore the complexities of adding to a well known series with an intricate plot and timeline, and the trickiness of maintaining continuity. They also touch on adapting books for the screen, and much more. Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thetwoauthorspodcast Links from the Show: jdbarker.com https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._D._Barker https://www.amazon.com/stores/J.D.-Barker/author/B005FCUYU4 https://www.facebook.com/therealjdbarker Link to our friends at Vellum where you can create beautiful books for every platform: http://tryvellum.com/twoauthors Discover us here: Website: www.douglas-pratt.com Website: www.harveybooks.com Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Douglas-Pratt/author/B006M6UQVE Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Nicholas-Harvey/author/B077W5KDV3 Facebook (show): https://www.facebook.com/100089755976228 Facebook (Doug): https://www.facebook.com/DouglasPrattWrites Facebook (Nick): https://www.facebook.com/CaymanNick Email address: TwoAuthorsChatShow@gmail.com Production: Intro by: Kim Bretton Edited by: SWSV Sound & Video Editing Services Music by: AML - Productions Newsletter sign-up Nick: https://www.harveybooks.com/subscribe-landing-page Doug:  https://authordouglaspratt.com/mailing-list

The marvellous Janet Margo joins the lads to share her extensive experience from Amazon, Scribd, and running her own Amazon Ads company, Book Geeks Media, to offer valuable advice on Amazon ads for authors at different stages of their careers. Whatever stage you're at with your ads, this episode has some great content for you. Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thetwoauthorspodcast Links from the Show: bookgeeksmedia.com https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B097Z8N581 Link to our friends at Vellum where you can create beautiful books for every platform: http://tryvellum.com/twoauthors Discover us here: Website: www.douglas-pratt.com Website: www.harveybooks.com Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Douglas-Pratt/author/B006M6UQVE Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Nicholas-Harvey/author/B077W5KDV3 Facebook (show): https://www.facebook.com/100089755976228 Facebook (Doug): https://www.facebook.com/DouglasPrattWrites Facebook (Nick): https://www.facebook.com/CaymanNick Email address: TwoAuthorsChatShow@gmail.com Production: Intro by: Kim Bretton Edited by: SWSV Sound & Video Editing Services Music by: AML - Productions Newsletter sign-up Nick: https://www.harveybooks.com/subscribe-landing-page Doug:  https://authordouglaspratt.com/mailing-list

Golden Globe winning screenwriter Jeff Abugov shares his journey from childhood storytelling to becoming a successful writer in Hollywood, on shows such as Cheers, Roseanne, The Golden Girls, and Two and a Half Men. He candidly discusses the pressures of writing for television, the transition to novel writing, and the importance of taking criticism and working hard to succeed. Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thetwoauthorspodcast Links from the Show: www.jeffabugov.com https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jeff-Abugov/author/B018UWD7FE https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0009488/ Link to our friends at Vellum where you can create beautiful books for every platform: http://tryvellum.com/twoauthors Discover us here: Website: www.douglas-pratt.com Website: www.harveybooks.com Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Douglas-Pratt/author/B006M6UQVE Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Nicholas-Harvey/author/B077W5KDV3 Facebook (show): https://www.facebook.com/100089755976228 Facebook (Doug): https://www.facebook.com/DouglasPrattWrites Facebook (Nick): https://www.facebook.com/CaymanNick Email address: TwoAuthorsChatShow@gmail.com Production: Intro by: Kim Bretton Edited by: SWSV Sound & Video Editing Services Music by: AML - Productions Newsletter sign-up Nick: https://www.harveybooks.com/subscribe-landing-page Doug:  https://authordouglaspratt.com/mailing-list

David Gaughran, a publishing and marketing expert who creates free books, courses and a popular newsletter. He discusses building an author-help community, why comprehensive free courses work, and practical tactics for newsletters, ads and platform choice. Short, punchy takes on Facebook ads, evolving marketing tools, and the three pillars of book success.

In this episode, New York Times and USA Today bestselling thriller author, Allison Brennan, shares her journey from being a reader to a celebrated author, discussing her writing process, the importance of editors, the evolution of her career, and her focus on character development in storytelling. Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thetwoauthorspodcast Links from the Show: allisonbrennan.com https://www.amazon.com/stores/Allison-Brennan/author/B001IGV6FI https://www.facebook.com/AllisonBrennan www.outlierswritinguniversity.com https://www.outlierswritinguniversity.com/event-details/class-51-the-villains-journey Link to our friends at Vellum where you can create beautiful books for every platform: http://tryvellum.com/twoauthors Discover us here: Website: www.douglas-pratt.com Website: www.harveybooks.com Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Douglas-Pratt/author/B006M6UQVE Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Nicholas-Harvey/author/B077W5KDV3 Facebook (show): https://www.facebook.com/100089755976228 Facebook (Doug): https://www.facebook.com/DouglasPrattWrites Facebook (Nick): https://www.facebook.com/CaymanNick Email address: TwoAuthorsChatShow@gmail.com Production: Intro by: Kim Bretton Edited by: SWSV Sound & Video Editing Services Music by: AML - Productions Newsletter sign-up Nick: https://www.subscribepage.com/nickharveysignup Doug:  http://www.douglas-pratt.com/sign-up-for-news.html

Joe Solari, the man behind Author Nation and specialist in helping authors succeed in their careers, joins the lads for a deep dive into the much talked about Amazon algorithms, highlighting the big topics from Joe's exhaustively researched article on the subject (linked in the show notes). Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thetwoauthorspodcast Links from the Show: www.authornation.live joesolari.com https://wiki.authornation.live/The-Hidden-Rules-of-Amazon-A-Smart-Guide-for-Self-Publishing-Authors-217762f8793a806b9109d5858e911e36 Link to our friends at Vellum where you can create beautiful books for every platform: http://tryvellum.com/twoauthors Discover us here: Website: www.douglas-pratt.com Website: www.harveybooks.com Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Douglas-Pratt/author/B006M6UQVE Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Nicholas-Harvey/author/B077W5KDV3 Facebook (show): https://www.facebook.com/100089755976228 Facebook (Doug): https://www.facebook.com/DouglasPrattWrites Facebook (Nick): https://www.facebook.com/CaymanNick Email address: TwoAuthorsChatShow@gmail.com Production: Intro by: Kim Bretton Edited by: SWSV Sound & Video Editing Services Music by: AML - Productions Newsletter sign-up Nick: https://www.subscribepage.com/nickharveysignup Doug:  http://www.douglas-pratt.com/sign-up-for-news.html

NYT and USAT bestselling historical fiction author Kate Quinn shares her journey from a young writer inspired by her librarian mother to a successful author of historical fiction, highlighting her unique approach to storytelling and the challenges of writing multi-timeline novels. She delves into how she balances fact and fiction in her historical narratives, and discusses the genre shift for her upcoming fantasy adventure, The Astral Library, along with her collaboration with Janie Chang on a novel set during the San Francisco earthquake of 1906. Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thetwoauthorspodcast Links from the Show: www.katequinnauthor.com https://www.amazon.com/stores/Kate-Quinn/author/B002VXE8IE https://www.facebook.com/KateQuinnAuthor Link to our friends at Vellum where you can create beautiful books for every platform: http://tryvellum.com/twoauthors Discover us here: Website: www.douglas-pratt.com Website: www.harveybooks.com Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Douglas-Pratt/author/B006M6UQVE Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Nicholas-Harvey/author/B077W5KDV3 Facebook (show): https://www.facebook.com/100089755976228 Facebook (Doug): https://www.facebook.com/DouglasPrattWrites Facebook (Nick): https://www.facebook.com/CaymanNick Email address: TwoAuthorsChatShow@gmail.com Production: Intro by: Kim Bretton Edited by: SWSV Sound & Video Editing Services Music by: AML - Productions Newsletter sign-up Nick: https://www.subscribepage.com/nickharveysignup Doug:  http://www.douglas-pratt.com/sign-up-for-news.html