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The Publishing Performance ShowCeleste Barclay - Building the Customer Journey and Dominating the Romance Market (Live at Author Nation 2024)[RECORDED LIVE AT AUTHOR NATION 2024 - LAS VEGAS]Celeste Barclay, a bestselling historical romance author and former educator, shares her expertise on understanding the consumer journey in publishing. Speaking from Author Nation 2024, she discusses how authors can build lasting relationships with readers through strategic marketing and branding. Her unique background in political management and education brings a fresh perspective to author marketing strategies.In this episode:Understanding the complete consumer journeyBuilding reader relationships beyond the initial saleStrategic author branding decisionsHistorical accuracy in fiction marketingEmail marketing and analytics strategiesSocial media engagement techniquesConverting readers i...2024-11-1321 min
The Rebel Author Podcast267 Understanding the Consumer Journey with Celeste BarclayEpisode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
Using the consumer journey to build your author business
How to start building an author brand
Balancing a brand promise with experimentation and growth
Considerations for creating repeat readers
Social media’s effect on the author-reader relationship
Links I mentioned:
Preorder House of Crimson Curses direct from me
Preorder House of Crimson Curses on all platforms
Find out more about Celeste:
Celeste Barclay Facebook
Instagram @celestebarclayauthor
Sabine Barclay Facebook
Instagram @sabinebarclayauthor
Rebe...2024-11-061h 07
The Historical Romance SamplerStory Time: Scottish Historical Romance Round-UpKatherine Grant is on vacation, so enjoy a compilation of Scottish historical romance samples this week! Hear from authors Lisa Rayne, Caroline Lee, Heather McCollum, and Celeste Barclay reading stories that are passionate and dramatic tales of fierce Highland warriors, cunning heroines, and medieval romantic escapades. 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Announcement 00:37 Excerpt from 'Never Cross a Highlander' by Lisa Rayne 18:32 Excerpt from 'Kilty by Association' by Caroline Lee 26:08 Excerpt from 'Highland Conquest' by Heather McCollum 37:36 Excerpt from 'Highland Love Comes Calling' by Celeste Barclay2024-07-0358 min
Wish I'd Known Then . . . For WritersCeleste Barclay: Binge Writing and the Power of Universal Themes in Pulling Readers to New GenresEpisode 217 / Writing under two pen names, Celeste Barclay has penned over 50 books in historical and mafia romance. She shares insights on the writing process, the challenges of juggling multiple book brands, the importance of flexibility, and why universal themes resonate across genres.💜 🎙 Become a supporter of the podcast! We can’t wait to give you a shoutout in a future episode. https://wishidknownforwriters.com/supportTopics: Balancing marketing efforts for established and potential readersUnderstanding different market segments and reader loyaltyThe concept of "us against the world" theme and how it transcends...2024-05-0158 min
The Two Authors’ PodcastNetworking with Celeste BarclayDoug and Nick chat with bestselling historical and contemporary romance author Celeste Barclay. A delightful and dynamic lady who has strengthened her writing career through networking and putting herself in front of her readers at book signings and events.
Links from the Show:
www.celestebarclay.com
www.sabinebarclay.com
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Celeste-Barclay/author/B07C7N2FHQ
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Sabine-Barclay/author/B09YXL6DSS
https://www.facebook.com/celestembarclay
https://www.facebook.com/SabineBarclayAuthor
https://www.instagram.com/celestebarclayauthor/
Discover u...2024-04-3037 minThe Two Authors’ PodcastNetworking with Celeste BarclayDoug and Nick chat with bestselling historical and contemporary romance author Celeste Barclay. A delightful and dynamic lady who has strengthened her writing career through networking and putting herself in front of her readers at book signings and events.
Links from the Show:
www.celestebarclay.com
www.sabinebarclay.com
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Celeste-Barclay/author/B07C7N2FHQ
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Sabine-Barclay/author/B09YXL6DSS
https://www.facebook.com/celestembarclay
https://www.facebook.com/SabineBarclayAuthor
https://www.instagram.com/celestebarclayauthor/
Discover u...2024-04-3037 min
The Historical Romance SamplerCeleste Barclay Samples Highland Love Comes CallingCeleste Barclay joins the podcast to read a sample from her brand-new Scottish historical, Highland Love Comes Calling! Plus, we discuss how she writes steam into historicals, how she keeps track of all her series intersecting in a giant world, and what all her books have in common (across Viking, Scottish, Regency, and even kinky Mafia eras!) We could have talked for hours, so this is a trimmed version of our conversation. Check out the extended episode on YouTube to hear even more about Celeste's world-building and research process! Find out more about...2024-02-2138 min
SAM MagazineE71 - Celeste Barclay, The Clan Sinclair LegacyHave you heard the term story bible? Or reading guides? Multi-published, bestselling historical romance author, Celeste Barclay, joins me in the studio. She is the author of 31 historical romances and after 16 years in the classroom where she was a Social Studies and English teacher, she is now a full-time author, entrepreneur, independent publisher and mentor. We talk about her historical romances, writing as a business, and her upcoming new releases. Celeste and I had a great conversation, and two days shy of Valentine's Day, it was great to talk about romance.https://www.celestebarclay.com/2023-08-211h 01
SAM MagazineE71 - Celeste Barclay, The Clan Sinclair LegacyHave you heard the term story bible? Or reading guides? Multi-published, bestselling historical romance author, Celeste Barclay, joins me in the studio. She is the author of 31 historical romances and after 16 years in the classroom where she was a Social Studies and English teacher, she is now a full-time author, entrepreneur, independent publisher and mentor. We talk about her historical romances, writing as a business, and her upcoming new releases. Celeste and I had a great conversation, and two days shy of Valentine's Day, it was great to talk about romance.https://www.celestebarclay.com/ 2023-08-211h 01
Literary AnythingEpisode 52 - End of Year Wrap Up 2022It's that time! Paula and Andrea Wrap Up 2022 with their favourite books for the year, reveal what our borrowers have loved reading and what they're looking forward to in 2023!
Books they mention:
Winter in Sokcho - Elisa Shua Dusapin
Good Morning Monster - Catherine Gildner
Vladimir - Julia May Jones
Lolita - Vladimir Nabokov
A Lonely Girl is a Dangerous Thing - Jessie Tu
Desire - Jessie Cole
Crying in H Mart - Michelle Zauner
Meshi - Katherine Tamiko Arguile
Yiayia Next Door - Daniel Mancuso, Luke Mancuso
Our Wives Under the Sea - Julia Armfield
The Coffin Confessor...2022-12-1549 min
Stream Popular Full Audiobooks in Romance, HistoricalLena & Ivar by Celeste BarclayPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/592848 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Lena & Ivar Series: #5 of Viking Glory Author: Celeste Barclay Narrator: Paul Woodson Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 17 minutes Release date: September 27, 2022 Genres: Historical Publisher's Summary: What happens when love and war don't mix? Ivar Sorenson is not only his father's heir to their jarldom, he's his parents' last remaining son. There isn't much choice for the future jarl when his father demands an alliance with their feuding neighbor. That alliance can only come in the form of a marriage . . . to a woman Ivar doesn't want and doesn't like. C...2022-09-2730 min
Stream Popular Full Audiobooks in Romance, HistoricalLena & Ivar by Celeste BarclayPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/592848to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Lena & Ivar
Series: #5 of Viking Glory
Author: Celeste Barclay
Narrator: Paul Woodson
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 17 minutes
Release date: September 27, 2022
Genres: Historical
Publisher's Summary:
What happens when love and war don't mix? Ivar Sorenson is not only his father's heir to their jarldom, he's his parents' last remaining son. There isn't much choice for the future jarl when his father demands an alliance with their feuding neighbor. That alliance can only come in the form of a marriage . . . to a woman Ivar doesn't want and doesn't like. Can I...2022-09-276h 17
Stream Popular Full Audiobooks in Romance, HistoricalStrian by Celeste BarclayPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/592834 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Strian Series: #4 of Viking Glory Author: Celeste Barclay Narrator: Paul Woodson Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 19 minutes Release date: September 13, 2022 Genres: Historical Publisher's Summary: A warrior with a wounded heart . . . Strian Eindrideson has served alongside his friends since he was old enough to swing a sword, but beneath the handsome but brutal exterior lies a wounded heart. Separated from the only woman he ever loved, Strian searches for his missing wife until a pair of blue eyes captures his attention during a raid. Will love be enough to r...2022-09-1330 min
Stream Popular Full Audiobooks in Romance, HistoricalStrian by Celeste BarclayPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/592834to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Strian
Series: #4 of Viking Glory
Author: Celeste Barclay
Narrator: Paul Woodson
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 8 hours 19 minutes
Release date: September 13, 2022
Genres: Historical
Publisher's Summary:
A warrior with a wounded heart . . . Strian Eindrideson has served alongside his friends since he was old enough to swing a sword, but beneath the handsome but brutal exterior lies a wounded heart. Separated from the only woman he ever loved, Strian searches for his missing wife until a pair of blue eyes captures his attention during a raid. Will love be enough to repair t...2022-09-138h 19
Stream Popular Full Audiobooks in Romance, HistoricalTyra & Bjorn by Celeste BarclayPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/592828to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Tyra & Bjorn
Series: #3 of Viking Glory
Author: Celeste Barclay
Narrator: Paul Woodson
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 8 hours 56 minutes
Release date: August 30, 2022
Genres: Historical
Publisher's Summary:
They were born for swordplay, but fighting their feelings is a losing battle. Tyra Vigosdottir, the shield maiden that any warrior with half a brain would fear, does not need to be coddled by any man—especially not the one who broke her heart. The only thing more irritating than an overprotective Norseman is how her mind won't stop picturing them together. When they mus...2022-08-308h 56
Stream Popular Full Audiobooks in Romance, HistoricalTyra & Bjorn by Celeste BarclayPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/592828 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Tyra & Bjorn Series: #3 of Viking Glory Author: Celeste Barclay Narrator: Paul Woodson Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 56 minutes Release date: August 30, 2022 Genres: Historical Publisher's Summary: They were born for swordplay, but fighting their feelings is a losing battle. Tyra Vigosdottir, the shield maiden that any warrior with half a brain would fear, does not need to be coddled by any man—especially not the one who broke her heart. The only thing more irritating than an overprotective Norseman is how her mind won't stop picturing them together. When the...2022-08-3030 min
Listen to Trending Full Audiobooks in Romance, HistoricalFreya by Celeste BarclayPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/577890to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Freya
Series: #2 of Viking Glory
Author: Celeste Barclay
Narrator: Paul Woodson
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 7 hours 10 minutes
Release date: June 7, 2022
Genres: Historical
Publisher's Summary:
What happens when an immovable object meets an unstoppable force? Sparks fly and love blooms. Freya Ivarsdóttir is not only the daughter of a jarl and sister to a future jarl but a well-renowned shield maiden. Committed to fighting the evil forces threatening her tribe and her neighbors, Freya does not welcome the attention of Erik Rangvaldson, the son of their neighboring jarl. Freya mu...2022-06-077h 10
Listen to Trending Full Audiobooks in Romance, HistoricalFreya by Celeste BarclayPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/577890 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Freya Series: #2 of Viking Glory Author: Celeste Barclay Narrator: Paul Woodson Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 10 minutes Release date: June 7, 2022 Genres: Historical Publisher's Summary: What happens when an immovable object meets an unstoppable force? Sparks fly and love blooms. Freya Ivarsdóttir is not only the daughter of a jarl and sister to a future jarl but a well-renowned shield maiden. Committed to fighting the evil forces threatening her tribe and her neighbors, Freya does not welcome the attention of Erik Rangvaldson, the son of their neighboring jarl. Fr...2022-06-0730 min
Listen and Let Your Mind Roam Free With Full AudiobookFreya Audiobook by Celeste BarclayListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 577890
Title: Freya
Author: Celeste Barclay
Narrator: Paul Woodson
Format: Unabridged
Length: 07:10:43
Language: English
Release date: 06-07-22
Publisher: Tantor Media
Genres: Historical Romance
Summary:
What happens when an immovable object meets an unstoppable force? Sparks fly and love blooms.
Freya Ivarsdottir is not only the daughter of a jarl and sister to a future jarl but a well-renowned shield maiden. Committed to fighting the evil forces threatening her tribe and her neighbors, Freya does not welcome the attention of Erik Rangvaldson, the son of their neighboring jarl. Freya...2022-06-077h 10
Listen to Trending Full Audiobooks in Romance, HistoricalHis Highland Prize by Celeste BarclayPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/574269to listen full audiobooks.
Title: His Highland Prize
Series: #3 of Clan Sinclair
Author: Celeste Barclay
Narrator: Paul Woodson
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 8 hours 56 minutes
Release date: May 31, 2022
Genres: Historical
Publisher's Summary:
Lost and pursued, searching for protection . . . When Brighde Kerr collapses in his arms at Castle Dunbeath in the middle of the night during a Highland thunderstorm, Alexander Sinclair does not hesitate to bring her inside to receive medical care and shelter. Hiding secrets that she is sure will only bring danger to the Sinclairs if revealed, Brighde struggles against her growing attraction and a...2022-05-318h 56
Listen to Trending Full Audiobooks in Romance, HistoricalHis Highland Prize by Celeste BarclayPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/574269 to listen full audiobooks. Title: His Highland Prize Series: #3 of Clan Sinclair Author: Celeste Barclay Narrator: Paul Woodson Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 56 minutes Release date: May 31, 2022 Genres: Historical Publisher's Summary: Lost and pursued, searching for protection . . . When Brighde Kerr collapses in his arms at Castle Dunbeath in the middle of the night during a Highland thunderstorm, Alexander Sinclair does not hesitate to bring her inside to receive medical care and shelter. Hiding secrets that she is sure will only bring danger to the Sinclairs if revealed, Brighde struggles against her growing attraction a...2022-05-3130 min
Listen and Let Your Mind Roam Free With Full AudiobookHis Highland Prize Audiobook by Celeste BarclayListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 574269
Title: His Highland Prize
Author: Celeste Barclay
Narrator: Paul Woodson
Format: Unabridged
Length: 08:56:33
Language: English
Release date: 05-31-22
Publisher: Tantor Media
Genres: Historical Romance
Summary:
Lost and pursued, searching for protection . . .
When Brighde Kerr collapses in his arms at Castle Dunbeath in the middle of the night during a Highland thunderstorm, Alexander Sinclair does not hesitate to bring her inside to receive medical care and shelter. Hiding secrets that she is sure will only bring danger to the Sinclairs if revealed, Brighde struggles against her growing attraction...2022-05-318h 56
Listen to Trending Full Audiobooks in Romance, HistoricalLeif by Celeste BarclayPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/577889to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Leif
Series: #1 of Viking Glory
Author: Celeste Barclay
Narrator: Paul Woodson
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 7 hours 27 minutes
Release date: May 24, 2022
Genres: Historical
Publisher's Summary:
Fate brought them together. Free will binds them. After months at sea, Leif Ivarrson wants nothing more than to revel in the comforts of home. Yet when word arrives that a new threat has invaded their land, Leif is forced to take up his sword once more. Tasked with rescuing a jarl's niece, Sigrid, from this malicious enemy, Leif departs on a journey that will a...2022-05-247h 27
Listen to Trending Full Audiobooks in Romance, HistoricalLeif by Celeste BarclayPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/577889 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Leif Series: #1 of Viking Glory Author: Celeste Barclay Narrator: Paul Woodson Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 27 minutes Release date: May 24, 2022 Genres: Historical Publisher's Summary: Fate brought them together. Free will binds them. After months at sea, Leif Ivarrson wants nothing more than to revel in the comforts of home. Yet when word arrives that a new threat has invaded their land, Leif is forced to take up his sword once more. Tasked with rescuing a jarl's niece, Sigrid, from this malicious enemy, Leif departs on a journey that w...2022-05-2430 min
Listen and Let Your Mind Roam Free With Full AudiobookLeif Audiobook by Celeste BarclayListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 577889
Title: Leif
Author: Celeste Barclay
Narrator: Paul Woodson
Format: Unabridged
Length: 07:27:27
Language: English
Release date: 05-24-22
Publisher: Tantor Media
Genres: Historical Romance
Summary:
Fate brought them together. Free will binds them.
After months at sea, Leif Ivarrson wants nothing more than to revel in the comforts of home. Yet when word arrives that a new threat has invaded their land, Leif is forced to take up his sword once more. Tasked with rescuing a jarl's niece, Sigrid, from this malicious enemy, Leif departs on a journey that...2022-05-247h 27
Download Best Full Audiobooks in Romance, HistoricalHis Bonnie Highland Temptation by Celeste BarclayPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/570986 to listen full audiobooks. Title: His Bonnie Highland Temptation Series: #2 of Clan Sinclair Author: Celeste Barclay Narrator: Paul Woodson Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 21 minutes Release date: May 10, 2022 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 1 Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 1 Genres: Historical Publisher's Summary: Unwanted and unloved . . . Siùsan Mackenzie has spent a lifetime feeling unwanted and unloved after her mother dies in childbirth and her father abandons her for a new wife and new family. Forced to start her life in her clan's village and then brought to the castle as no more th...2022-05-1030 min
Listen and Let Your Mind Roam Free With Full AudiobookHis Bonnie Highland Temptation Audiobook by Celeste BarclayListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 570986
Title: His Bonnie Highland Temptation
Author: Celeste Barclay
Narrator: Paul Woodson
Format: Unabridged
Length: 09:21:17
Language: English
Release date: 05-10-22
Publisher: Tantor Media
Genres: Historical Romance
Summary:
Unwanted and unloved . . .
Siùsan Mackenzie has spent a lifetime feeling unwanted and unloved after her mother dies in childbirth and her father abandons her for a new wife and new family. Forced to start her life in her clan's village and then brought to the castle as no more than a servant, Siùsan longs for the chance to escape he...2022-05-109h 21
Download Best Full Audiobooks in Romance, HistoricalHis Highland Lass by Celeste BarclayPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/570941 to listen full audiobooks. Title: His Highland Lass Series: #1 of Clan Sinclair Author: Celeste Barclay Narrator: Paul Woodson Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 20 minutes Release date: April 26, 2022 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 1 Ratings of Narrator: 3 of Total 1 Genres: Historical Publisher's Summary: Faced with a feud with the Sinclairs that is growing deadly, Laird Tristan Mackay is bound by duty to his clan to make peace with the enemy. Tristan arranges a marriage for his stepbrother, Sir Alan, but never imagines that he would meet the woman he longs to marry. When things s...2022-04-2630 min
Listen and Let Your Mind Roam Free With Full AudiobookHis Highland Lass Audiobook by Celeste BarclayListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 570941
Title: His Highland Lass
Author: Celeste Barclay
Narrator: Paul Woodson
Format: Unabridged
Length: 06:20:48
Language: English
Release date: 04-26-22
Publisher: Tantor Media
Genres: Historical Romance
Summary:
Faced with a feud with the Sinclairs that is growing deadly, Laird Tristan Mackay is bound by duty to his clan to make peace with the enemy. Tristan arranges a marriage for his stepbrother, Sir Alan, but never imagines that he would meet the woman he longs to marry. When things sour quickly between Tristan's stepbrother and Lady Mairghread Sinclair, Tristan is...2022-04-266h 20
Women's Biz GlobalWomen’s Biz Global Podcast Ep 69 - Annie Gibbins in Conversation with Celeste BarclayIn this episode of Memoirs of Successful Women, Transformation Specialist Annie Gibbins interviews Celeste Barclay 💕Best Selling Author
Find out how a midlife career change can empower women to find fulfilment and how finding a network of supportive women can be a pivotal part of success.
Celeste Barclay, a nom de plume, lives near the Southern California coast with her husband and sons. Growing up in the Midwest,
Celeste enjoyed spending as much time in and on the water as she could.
Now she lives near the beach.
She's an av...2022-04-1548 min
Be Fearless PodcastEpisode 33: The birth of an authorMeet Celeste Barclay! She was a teacher for 16 years. She fell in love with Historical Romances while recovering from surgery about seven years ago. After becoming an avid reader, she decided to try her own hand at storytelling.She self-published her first novel on April 15, 2018. In her second book 2, she crafted a marketing strategy. Made her third book among several Top 100 categories for the entire month, and that became the norm from then on for all books that followed.By December 2019, Celeste left her teaching position to become a full-time author.S...2022-03-1623 min
Record DeepRecord Deep #194 (13-03-2022)01. Eleganto, Zadquiel - Nintend
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Download Best Full Audiobooks in Romance, HistoricalA Rake At The Highland Court by Celeste BarclayPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/553127 to listen full audiobooks. Title: A Rake At The Highland Court Series: #3 of Highland Ladies Author: Celeste Barclay Narrator: Paul Woodson Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 50 minutes Release date: February 22, 2022 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3 of Total 1 Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 1 Genres: Historical Publisher's Summary: Can a lady-in-waiting resist the pressure to marry a stranger? Traumatized from an attack, Cairstine is determined never to marry and never to be subjected to a man's control. But one obstacle stands in her way: her younger sister can't marry the man she loves until Cairstine marries f...2022-02-2230 min
Download Best Full Audiobooks in Romance, HistoricalA Spy At The Highland Court by Celeste BarclayPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/553129 to listen full audiobooks. Title: A Spy At The Highland Court Series: #2 of Highland Ladies Author: Celeste Barclay Narrator: Paul Woodson Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 48 minutes Release date: February 1, 2022 Genres: Historical Publisher's Summary: An English knight with a Scottish heart . . . Dedric Hartley wants to make a new life in Scotland after years of service to King Edward I, but the English king insists on one last mission. When Dedric is sent to spy on his mother's clan, the MacLellans, the knight is forced to choose between the oath he swore to the m...2022-02-0130 min
MajorSpoilers+The Master Planner SagaWho is The Master Planner? And why does Spider-Man need $1000? We'll find out in this week's show! We also review the Firefly Holiday Special #1 from BOOM! Studios, Star Trek: The Mirror War - Data #1 from IDW Publishing, and Rain #1 from Image Comics!
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Pieces of a NationFreedom of Free Thought w/ Celeste Barclay“The only real prison is fear, and the only real freedom is freedom from fear.”-Aung San Suu KyiRegardless of what path we take, when we’re entrapped in the moments or memories that keep us down we just need to have the courage to make a decision to move forward. Join Celeste Barclay (Author of the romantic novel series ‘Viking Glory’) and myself, Richard Chiu as we talk about being an entrepreneur, mixing business and art and taking the leap of faith. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2021-08-181h 10
Tips for the Transition | The Career RoadmapReinvented: From Teacher to Steamy Romance Author with Celeste BarclayWhen a bug bites you, do you scratch it? After several career reinventions, Celeste Barclay couldn't ignore the bug for writing. When her dream of becoming a lawyer changed when she married a military man, Celeste made her first pivot. Then, she pivoted again--and again. Tune in to hear her personal story of keeping secrets and the isolation that created, self-doubt, and the gamut of emotions that come with taking a big leap in your career. There is a lot to learn from Celeste's journey of career shifts. Plus, you get a...2021-08-1143 min
Succeed Against the OddsRomancing the businessCeleste Barclay is a passionate historical romance novelist. More info at FrancescaAnastasi.com/podcast2021-08-0225 min
The Relatable Voice PodcastCeleste Barclay is a historical romance author talks about her journey to become a full time author.Celeste Barclay, a nom de plume, lives near the Southern California coast with her husband and sons. Growing up in the Midwest, Celeste enjoyed spending as much time in and on the water as she could. Now she lives near the beach. She's an avid swimmer, a hopeful future surfer, and a former rower. Before becoming a full-time author, Celeste was a Social Studies and English teacher. She holds degrees in International Affairs (BA), Secondary Social Science (MAT), and Political Management (MPS). She channels that knowledge into creating rich historical romances that bring the steam. “I write stories that hav...2021-07-2227 min
Dr. Paul's Family Talk"Dr. Paul's Family Talk" (7-14-21)NOW YOU CAN CLICK ON THE TIMELINE TO FIND YOUR FAVORITE SEGMENT(S) OR LISTEN TO THE WHOLE SHOW!
Please check out our full radio show, or snippets contained within, from Wednesday, July 14, 2021, wherein we discussed:
0:00 - Hello, Introduction, Update, and Today's Show Details
2:12 - Paul's Interview with Hurricane Expert, WILLIE DRYE
13:34 - "Arrogant Al" Entered the Fray!
13:54 - MLB All-Star Game
16:03 - Frank Sinatra Report from a 2-Book Series
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Dr. Paul's Family TalkCELESTE BARCLAY, Author (7-14-21)CELESTE BARCLAY, a former teacher turned full-time author from San Diego, California - with 28 published books, and #29 coming soon! - will join us to discuss her career and her books, including her latest releases and series.
FROM HER BIO:
"Celeste Barclay lives near the Southern California coast with her husband and sons. Growing up in the Midwest, Celeste enjoyed spending as much time in and on the water as she could. Now she lives near the beach. She's an avid swimmer, a hopeful future surfer, and a former rower. Before becoming a ful...2021-07-1425 min
Loose Leaf AuthorsS2 E44 Celeste Barclay InterviewCeleste Barclay joins us to talk about writing strong, diverse characters to help us put out the best possible product.
Highlights:
~Become your character
~Make sure there is growth on some level from the beginning to the end
~Think of your character as a real human being rather than some object
We also talk about being an “Authorpreneure.” You can learn more about Celeste and her historical romance at the following links.
www.celestebarclay.com
Facebook: celestembarclay
Instagram: celestebarclayauthor
Amazon: https://www...2021-06-1545 min
SoCal VoicesFrom Teacher to Author: Celeste BarclayWhen she first started writing, no one suspected that Celeste Barclay was penning what she calls “R-rated historical romance novels.” She didn’t tell anyone what she was doing. But the teacher turned author knows what she’s doing. Yes, her novels, “bring the steam,” but Celeste also brings a well-honed knowledge of European history, and her life experience as a woman of English and Moroccan heritage. Hear Celeste describe her unconventional path to becoming an author who has reached both financial and personal fulfillment pursuing her passion.Additional ResourcesWebsite: www.celestebarclay.com A...2021-06-1428 min
SPA Girls PodcastSPA Girls Podcast – EP295 – How To Build Your Author Village – with Celeste Barclay
Celeste Barclay joins us to discuss finding your village and what doing so did for her.
Celeste has published an incredible 27 books since 2017, primarily in historical romance. Her popular series includes the medieval The Clan Sinclair novels and The Highland Ladies series which has an impressive 15 individual books and counting.
Before becoming a full-time author, Celeste was a Social Studies and English teacher. She holds degrees in International Affairs (BA), Teaching Secondary Social Science (MAT), and Political Management (MPS). She channels that knowledge into creating rich historical romances that bring the steam.
It wa...2021-06-0851 minSPA Girls PodcastSPA Girls Podcast – EP295 – How To Build Your Author Village – with Celeste Barclay
Celeste Barclay joins us to discuss finding your village and what doing so did for her.
Celeste has published an incredible 27 books since 2017, primarily in historical romance. Her popular series includes the medieval The Clan Sinclair novels and The Highland Ladies series which has an impressive 15 individual books and counting.
Before becoming a full-time author, Celeste was a Social Studies and English teacher. She holds degrees in International Affairs (BA), Teaching Secondary Social Science (MAT), and Political Management (MPS). She channels that knowledge into creating rich historical romances that bring the steam.
It wa...2021-06-0851 min
SPA Girls PodcastHow To Build Your Author VillageCeleste Barclay joins us to discuss finding your village and what doing so did for her. Celeste has published an incredible 27 books since 2017 primarily in historical romance. Her popular series includes the medieval The Clan Sinclair novels and The Highland Ladies series which has an impressive 15 individual books and counting. Before becoming a full-time author, Celeste was a Social Studies and English teacher. She holds degrees in International Affairs (BA), Teaching Secondary Social Science (MAT), and Political Management (MPS). She channels that knowledge into creating rich historical romances that bring the steam. It w...2021-06-0851 min
Unlock Top Full Audiobooks in Romance, HistoricalA Rogue at the Highland Court by Celeste BarclayPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/462690to listen full audiobooks.
Title: A Rogue at the Highland Court
Series: #4 of Highland Ladies
Author: Celeste Barclay
Narrator: Timothy Campbell
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 8 hours 31 minutes
Release date: April 27, 2021
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.33 of Total 3
Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 1
Genres: Historical
Publisher's Summary:
Allyson Elliot spent her childhood in the shadows of her five older siblings, but after surviving rumors about her parentage, she finds a new, carefree life at the Scottish Highland court. Free of suspicion, Allyson blooms into a vibrant lady-in-waiting, but an unexpected arranged marriage turns her world upside d...2021-04-278h 31
Unlock Top Full Audiobooks in Romance, HistoricalA Rogue at the Highland Court by Celeste BarclayPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/462690 to listen full audiobooks. Title: A Rogue at the Highland Court Series: #4 of Highland Ladies Author: Celeste Barclay Narrator: Timothy Campbell Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 31 minutes Release date: April 27, 2021 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.33 of Total 3 Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 1 Genres: Historical Publisher's Summary: Allyson Elliot spent her childhood in the shadows of her five older siblings, but after surviving rumors about her parentage, she finds a new, carefree life at the Scottish Highland court. Free of suspicion, Allyson blooms into a vibrant lady-in-waiting, but an unexpected arranged marriage turns her world u...2021-04-2730 min
Unlock Top Full Audiobooks in Romance, HistoricalA Wallflower at the Highland Court by Celeste BarclayPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/462689to listen full audiobooks.
Title: A Wallflower at the Highland Court
Series: #3 of Highland Ladies
Author: Celeste Barclay
Narrator: Timothy Campbell
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 8 hours 51 minutes
Release date: April 13, 2021
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.5 of Total 2
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Historical
Publisher's Summary:
Maude Sutherland grew up racing the boys, but when adolescence arrived, she became the ugly duckling of her clan. Sent to the Scottish royal court of King Robert the Bruce, forced to navigate the social machinations of courtiers, Maude is certain no man will choose her over the more e...2021-04-138h 51
Unlock Top Full Audiobooks in Romance, HistoricalA Wallflower at the Highland Court by Celeste BarclayPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/462689 to listen full audiobooks. Title: A Wallflower at the Highland Court Series: #3 of Highland Ladies Author: Celeste Barclay Narrator: Timothy Campbell Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 51 minutes Release date: April 13, 2021 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.5 of Total 2 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Historical Publisher's Summary: Maude Sutherland grew up racing the boys, but when adolescence arrived, she became the ugly duckling of her clan. Sent to the Scottish royal court of King Robert the Bruce, forced to navigate the social machinations of courtiers, Maude is certain no man will choose her over the m...2021-04-1330 min
Unlock Top Full Audiobooks in Romance, HistoricalA Spinster at the Highland Court by Celeste BarclayPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/462688to listen full audiobooks.
Title: A Spinster at the Highland Court
Series: #1 of Highland Ladies
Author: Celeste Barclay
Narrator: Timothy Campbell
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 7 hours 11 minutes
Release date: March 9, 2021
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.13 of Total 8
Ratings of Narrator: 4.67 of Total 3
Genres: Historical
Publisher's Summary:
After four broken betrothals, Elizabeth Fraser believes her father's political ambitions will keep her from ever finding a husband. Content to be considered on the shelf, Elizabeth would rather be left in peace as one of the queen's ladies in waiting than engage in flirtations that lead nowhere. She n...2021-03-097h 11
Unlock Top Full Audiobooks in Romance, HistoricalA Spinster at the Highland Court by Celeste BarclayPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/462688 to listen full audiobooks. Title: A Spinster at the Highland Court Series: #1 of Highland Ladies Author: Celeste Barclay Narrator: Timothy Campbell Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 11 minutes Release date: March 9, 2021 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.13 of Total 8 Ratings of Narrator: 4.67 of Total 3 Genres: Historical Publisher's Summary: After four broken betrothals, Elizabeth Fraser believes her father's political ambitions will keep her from ever finding a husband. Content to be considered on the shelf, Elizabeth would rather be left in peace as one of the queen's ladies in waiting than engage in flirtations that lead nowhere. S...2021-03-0930 min
Romance Happy HourEpisode #56 - Celeste Barclay & Shana GrayWelcome to Romance Happy Hour! Hostesses Dawn Luedecke & Dylann Crush chat with romance authors Shana Gray & Celeste Barclay. This episode was recorded on February 11, 2021.
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