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Self Publishing InsidersVirtual Author Assistants with Kevin TumlinsonKevin Tumlinson makes his triumphant return to Self Publishing Insiders! Kevin returns to talk to Jim about Author Anchor and his work helping authors get the most out of virtual author assistants. //Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career// Looking for your path to self-publishing success? Draft2Digital is the leading ebook publisher and distributor worldwide. We’ll convert your manuscript, distribute it online, and support you the whole way—and we won’t charge you a dime. We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make thro...2025-05-0148 min
The Author Wheel PodcastStepping Into the Artisan Age with Kevin TumlinsonWhat makes a reader experience? How do you build a sustainable author career?We're thrilled to have Kevin Tumlinson back on the show this week to talk about what he's coined "The Artisan Age." If you follow the podcast you know that we interviewed Kevin for our first episode of 2024, but we felt like we didn't have time to cover all the issues we wanted to talk about, including the rise of the reader experience and decline of the rapid release model. If you're a writer looking to build a long-term a...2024-04-1554 minThe Author Wheel PodcastNavigating the Writer's Journey and Fostering Fandoms with Kevin TumlinsonHappy New Year! We're starting 2024 with a bang, and digging right into our first guest interview with the Voice of Indie Publishing, Kevin Tumlinson. Our conversation wheels through the valleys and peaks of a writer's life, from childhood tales etched in crayon, to overcoming self-limiting beliefs, to live blogging his story as its being written, Kevin has experienced it all. We even discuss the seismic shift from traditional to indie publishing, and the value of developing reader engagement through direct sales and subscription services.Kevin Tumlinson is an award-winning and bestselling author of...2024-01-0852 min
The Write ApproachDovetailing Creative Ideas and Smart Business Decisions with Kevin TumlinsonWe had a different episode slotted for this date, but when Kevin Tumlinson told us his birthday is October 12, we couldn't help but give him an early birthday present. We cover a bunch of ground in this interview, and two parts of the conversation really stand out. Kevin talks about writing novels quickly, but also about that costs that can accompany doing that. We also discuss how his crossover stories have origins in being creative endeavors but have the effect of introducing multiple intellectual properties to new audiences. There is also a discussion about how Kevin researches...2022-10-1136 min
Story on the SpotNo Particular Old Country | Sots36Coolio, Vampires, Squirrels... today's show gets nutty. Come join the fun!
Infinite stories. Four authors. One winner.
It's the world's first and only thriller fiction improv game show, and YOU get to pick the winner!
This week's rejected episode titles: Vampire Expiration Date. De-Eared Children.
Episode Arbiter: Jim Heskett
Episode Guests: Nick Thacker, Kevin Tumlinson, RA McGee.
Visit www.storyonthespot.live for ALL past episodes and links to stream it live on Facebook or YouTube every week. Catch replays whenever you want! You can still vote later, too!2021-01-1128 minStory on the SpotMoosikazes | SotS33Today everything almost goes off the rails, but we barely manage to keep it intact. Come see the trainwreck with your own eyes
Infinite stories. Four authors. One winner.
It's the world's first and only thriller fiction improv game show, and YOU get to pick the winner!
This week's rejected episode titles: Homogenized Humans, Humanity at Steak, Moose Defense Faculty
Episode Arbiter: Jim Heskett
Episode Guests: Nick Thacker, Kevin Tumlinson, RA McGee.
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Visit www.storyonthespot.live for ALL past episodes and links to stream it live on Facebook or YouTube every week. C...2020-12-2130 minStory on the SpotVanilla Millie | Sots32Today things get a little wacky. Nick has internet problems. Kevin can't remember the name of a famous 80s group. And Jim breaks news on the show! Lots cool stuff today.
Infinite stories. Four authors. One winner.
It's the world's first and only thriller fiction improv game show, and YOU get to pick the winner!
This week's rejected episode titles: Troll Exchange Rate. Blame It On the Internets. Belgian Sex Cult.
Episode Arbiter: Jim Heskett
Episode Guests: Nick Thacker, Kevin Tumlinson, RA McGee.
Visit www.storyonthespot.live for ALL past episodes and links to stream it live on Facebook or Y...2020-12-1427 minStory on the SpotYour Daddy, Not Your Father | SotS31Are you ready to git r done? Now's your chance.
Infinite stories. Four authors. One winner.
It's the world's first and only thriller fiction improv game show, and YOU get to pick the winner!
This week's rejected episode titles: Infestation of Changelings, Multi-Purpose Lazer Beltbuckle, A John Gitterdone Thriller
Episode Arbiter: Jim Heskett
Episode Guests: Craig A Hart, Kevin Tumlinson, RA McGee.
And here's an interesting postscript:
Soon after the show, Jim sent this message to Nick:
But only a few minutes later, this arrived from Nick:
So there you go. If you want to know who John Gitterdone is, you...2020-12-0732 minStory on the SpotHanz in the Rookery | SotS30Today, Craig finally reveals what's wrong with him. And that's only the beginning...
Infinite stories. Four authors. One winner.
It's the world's first and only thriller fiction improv game show, and YOU get to pick the winner!
This week's rejected episode titles: Ghosted by the FBI. Dog Application Denied. 1940s Genetics Party.
Episode Arbiter: Jim Heskett
Episode Guests: Craig Hart, Kevin Tumlinson, RA McGee.
Visit www.storyonthespot.live for ALL past episodes and links to stream it live on Facebook or YouTube every week. Catch replays whenever you want! You can still vote later, too!2020-11-2935 minStory on the SpotThe Girl With the Fart Tattoo | SotS29Last week, RA brought the thunder with his Ric Flair impression. This time, Craig comes out of the gate running to try to top it...
Infinite stories. Four authors. One winner.
It's the world's first and only thriller fiction improv game show, and YOU get to pick the winner!
This week's ejected episode titles: Children Are Not People. Spy Award Runner-Up. Rollercoaster Design Gangs.
Episode Arbiter: Jim Heskett
Episode Guests: Nick Thacker, Kevin Tumlinson, RA McGee, Craig Hart
Visit www.storyonthespot.live for ALL past episodes and links to stream it live on Facebook or YouTube every week. Catch replays wh...2020-11-2236 minStory on the SpotYour Dad’s a Piece of Garbage | Sots28Want to see R.A. McGee go off? Today is your lucky day.
Infinite stories. Four authors. One winner.
It's the world's first and only thriller fiction improv game show, and YOU get to pick the winner!
This week's ejected episode titles are legion: 1) Basic Rat Stuff 2) Reckless and Unlawful Deforestation 3) The Vozz in the Foy-Yay 4) The Next Logical Step is Meth
Episode Arbiter: Jim Heskett
Episode Guests: Nick Thacker, Kevin Tumlinson, RA McGee.
Here's that link Nick and the boys mentioned: https://forms.gle/AX6JFhGy67y957ZH7
Visit www.storyonthespot.live for ALL past episodes and links to stre...2020-11-1533 minStory on the SpotDucks On a Train | Sots26TWO guest contestants today! Things get a little wild...
Lots of talk about ducks and chinese food and porn movie camera operators... you just have to watch to get it.
It's the world's first and only thriller fiction improv game show, and YOU get to pick the winner!
Rejected episode titles: 1) smart people smell. 2) the walking dog. 3) diabolical diabetics.
Episode Arbiter: Jim Heskett
Episode Guests: Kevin Tumlinson, RA McGee, David Berens, Doug Pratt, Craig Hart.
Visit www.storyonthespot.live for ALL past episodes and links to stream it live on Facebook or YouTube every week. Catch replays whenever you want! You...2020-11-0147 minStory on the SpotThe Winklepicker Cartel | SotS22The garden gnome makes an appearance. Plus no one can remember how to pronounce the bonus word. Yep, it's a thrill-a-minute on SotS this week!
Rejected episode titles: Air Farticles. Schrodinger’s Safe. Prison Yard Dental Work.
Four authors. One winner. Every week.
Episode Arbiter: Jim Heskett
Episode Guests: Nick Thacker, Kevin Tumlinson, RA McGee.
Story on the Spot is “Who’s Line is it Anyway?” for fiction!
(Want to know what RA was going to say before I accidentally ended the broadcast? Tune in next week to find out...)
visit www.storyonthespot.live for more info about the show! Stream it...2020-09-2728 minStory on the SpotDon’t Drink The Weed Pee | Sots21Today, the guys rock-paper-scissors to see who gets to go first. You won’t believe what happens next…
Except you will. The guys pitch stories, like normal. They also make fun of Jim a lot in this episode. It’s fun.
Four authors. One winner. Every week.
Rejected episode titles: Kaiju deterrent. Copier from hell. Kevin beeps himself
Episode Arbiter: Jim Heskett
Episode Guests: Nick Thacker, Kevin Tumlinson, RA McGee.
Story on the Spot is “Who’s Line is it Anyway?” for fiction!
Watch on youtube instead:
visit www.storyonthespot.live for more info about the show!
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This week's rejected episode titles: Black Market Chocolate. Hashtag Archaeology Life. The Gimpy Pimpy.
Four authors. One winner. Every week.
Episode Arbiter: Jim Heskett
Episode Guests: Nick Thacker, Kevin Tumlinson, RA McGee, Craig Hart.
Story on the Spot is “Who’s Line is it Anyway?” for fiction!
visit www.storyonthespot.live for more info about the show!2020-09-1327 minStory on the SpotGive Nick a Chance | Sots19This week’s rejected episode titles: rise of the hippos | 21 strip street | cotter pin is two words | body sweat covid
Four authors. One winner. Every week.
In this episode, Arbiter Jim Heskett, Nick Thacker, RA McGee, and Kevin Tumlinson fumble around for 30 minutes to pitch story ideas. Best idea wins the round.
Episode Arbiter: Jim Heskett
Episode Guests: Nick Thacker, Kevin Tumlinson, RA McGee.
Story on the Spot is “Who’s Line is it Anyway?” for fiction!
Watch on youtube instead:
visit www.storyonthespot.live for more info about the show!2020-09-0628 minStory on the SpotWeekend at Bunny’s | Sots17If you want to know how difficult it is to choose an episode title, here are some gems we had to throw away:
Bra Full of Drugs
Solar squatter
Clucky assassins
Siegland and Freud
Four authors. One winner. Every week.
If you're not watching, you're wasting your life. Case closed.
Episode Arbiter: Jim Heskett
Episode Guests: Nick Thacker, Kevin Tumlinson, RA McGee.
Story on the Spot is “Who’s Line is it Anyway?” for fiction!
visit www.storyonthespot.live for more info about the show!2020-08-2335 min
Story on the SpotCattywampus Kingpin | SotS16In this episode, Nick Thacker undergoes a stunning transformation into Brick Thacker. It must be seen to be believed!
Would you like to watch four thriller authors invent story ideas on the spot? And YOU get to vote on which author wins the round?
Episode Arbiter: Jim Heskett
Episode Guests: Nick Thacker, Kevin Tumlinson, RA McGee.
Story on the Spot is “Who’s Line is it Anyway?” for fiction!
visit www.storyonthespot.live for more info about the show!2020-08-1731 min
Story on the SpotThe Apes of Wrath | SotS15Did You Know: we've never had a person without a beard appear on the show? It's true.
This episode was a blast!
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Would you like to watch four thriller authors invent story ideas on the spot? And YOU get to vote on which author wins the round?
Episode Arbiter: Jim Heskett
Episode Guests: Craig Hart, Kevin Tumlinson, RA McGee.
Story on the Spot is “Who’s Line is it Anyway?” for fiction!
visit www.storyonthespot.live for more info about the show!2020-08-0934 minStory on the SpotGoatmingle. com | Sots14Today seems to be a great day for everyone to talk over each other...
Would you like to watch four thriller authors invent story ideas on the spot? And YOU get to vote on which author wins the round?
Episode Arbiter: Jim Heskett
Episode Guests: Nick Thacker, Kevin Tumlinson, RA McGee.
Story on the Spot is “Who’s Line is it Anyway?” for fiction!
visit www.storyonthespot.live for more info about the show!2020-08-0232 min
Story on the SpotKevin is a Rainbow | Sots11Kevin is late and we discuss how he elusive, like a rainbow always just out of reach.
Would you like to watch four thriller authors invent story ideas on the spot? And YOU get to vote on which author wins the round?
Episode Arbiter: Jim Heskett
Episode Guests: Nick Thacker, Kevin Tumlinson, RA McGee.
Story on the Spot is “Who’s Line is it Anyway?” for fiction!
visit www.storyonthespot.live for more info about the show!2020-07-1232 minStory on the SpotPod People Pro | SotS10Would you like to watch four thriller authors invent story ideas on the spot? And YOU get to vote on which author wins the round?
Episode Arbiter: Jim Heskett
Episode Guests: Nick Thacker, Kevin Tumlinson, RA McGee.
Plus special guest Craig A. Hart!
Story on the Spot is “Who’s Line is it Anyway?” for fiction!
visit www.storyonthespot.live for more info about the show!2020-07-0630 minStory on the SpotInvasion of the Hoppy Snatchers | Sots09Would you like to watch four thriller authors invent story ideas on the spot? And YOU get to vote on which author wins the round?
Episode Arbiter: Jim Heskett
Episode Guests: Nick Thacker, Kevin Tumlinson, RA McGee.
Story on the Spot is “Who’s Line is it Anyway?” for fiction!
visit www.storyonthespot.live for more info about the show!2020-06-2934 minStory on the SpotGuild of Bears | SotS08Would you like to watch four thriller authors invent story ideas on the spot? And YOU get to vote on which author wins the round?
Episode Arbiter: Jim Heskett
Episode Guests: Nick Thacker, Kevin Tumlinson, RA McGee.
Story on the Spot is “Who’s Line is it Anyway?” for fiction!
(Sorry about Nick's audio issues... sometimes, crap happens!)
visit www.storyonthespot.live for more info about the show!2020-06-2228 minStory on the SpotCheesepocalypse | Sots07Let's talk about cheese, y'all.
Would you like to watch four thriller authors invent story ideas on the spot? And YOU get to vote on which author wins the round?
This week, with a special surprise lightning round!
Episode Arbiter: Jim Heskett
Episode Guests: Nick Thacker, Kevin Tumlinson, RA McGee.
Story on the Spot is “Who’s Line is it Anyway?” for fiction!
visit www.storyonthespot.live for more info about the show!2020-06-1532 minStory on the SpotPigometers | SotS06Would you like to watch four thriller authors invent story ideas on the spot? And YOU get to vote on which author wins the round?
Episode Arbiter: Jim Heskett
Episode Guests: Nick Thacker, Kevin Tumlinson, RA McGee, David Wood.
Story on the Spot is “Who’s Line is it Anyway?” for fiction!
visit www.storyonthespot.live for more info about the show!2020-06-0839 minStory on the SpotBoozy Robin Hood | Sots05Would you like to watch four thriller authors invent story ideas on the spot? And YOU get to vote on which author wins the round?
Episode Arbiter: Jim Heskett
Episode Guests: Nick Thacker, Kevin Tumlinson, RA McGee.
Story on the Spot is “Who’s Line is it Anyway?” for fiction!
visit www.storyonthespot.live for more info about the show!2020-06-0135 min
Wordslinger PodcastAuthors Marketing Books with Carlyn Robertson form BookBub // EP208Carlyn Robertson and the BookBub team are providing one of the best tools around for authors and publishers to market their books. In this chat, Kevin and Carlyn talk about ways authors can get the most out of this amazing tool.2020-04-1745 min
Wordslinger PodcastAudio and AI for Authors with Joanna Penn // EP207Joanna Penn chats with Kevin Tumlinson about her new book, "Audio for Authors," and how AI could be changing the game for the industry.2020-01-3149 min
Wordslinger PodcastStoicism for Authors with Jonas Salzgeber // EP206Jonas Salzeber, author of "The Little Book of Stoicism," chats with Kevin about how this ancient philosophy could be just the indie author self-publishing tool you've been looking for.2020-01-1741 min
Wordslinger PodcastFiguring out your identity with Jared Angaza // EP205Kevin chats with Identity Architect, Jared Angaza, about his experience and work in helping people develop their personal and professional identity.2020-01-1044 min
Wordslinger PodcastGetting Back Up with Heath Armstrong // EP204Kevin chats with Heath Armstrong, about his journey "from "face-down-pants-down alcoholic to author and entrepreneur."2020-01-0448 min
Wordslinger PodcastNo Such Thing as Talent, Ep. 203No such thing as talent? Kevin doesn’t think so! In this episode he talks about the idea of talent, aptitude, and inclination as it applies to what you can do and achieve in your life. Tune in to see if you agree. PLUS stick around to the end for a special holiday message from Kevin!2019-12-2000 min
Wordslinger PodcastBook Coaching with Jennie Nash, Ep 202Jennie Nash, CEO and founder of Author Accelerator, talks about her program for training book coaches to help writers write books worth reading. Kevin and Jennie discuss coaching, as well as Jennie’s new book, Read Books All Day and Get Paid For It: The Business of Book Coaching.2019-12-0644 min
Wordslinger PodcastAmazon Ads with Bryan Cohen, Ep. 201It’s a Wordslinger three-peat with author, speaker, and podcast host, Bryan Cohen! Kevin and Bryan chat about Amazon ads and more in this don’t-miss episode!2019-11-2900 min
Wordslinger PodcastTips for NaNoWriMo and BeyondKevin shares some tips and advice for not only winning NaNoWriMo but carrying that success forward into a winning writing career!2019-10-3131 min
Wordslinger PodcastYour Facebook Ads Suck, with Mal CooperKevin chats with Mal Cooper, author of Help! My Facebook Ads Suck.2019-10-1152 min
Wordslinger PodcastWriting Wisdom from Herb Freed, Ep. 198Kevin chats with Herb Freed—author, director, producer—about his life and career, as well as his new book, Love, Faith and a Pair of Pants.2019-09-1341 min
Wordslinger PodcastWordslinger at Six Years! Ep 197The sixth anniversary of the Wordslinger Podcast, and Kevin Tumlinson is sharing the insights and inspirations that have come to him because of the show.2019-09-0632 min
Wordslinger PodcastChanging Your Writing Routines, Ep. 196Kevin shares some of his personal experiences with changing his workflow and embracing new ideas, new processes, and new resources.2019-08-2832 min
Wordslinger PodcastThe Continued Success of Jack Carr, Ep. 195Jack Carr and Kevin Tumlinson sit down for a chat about Jack's latest book, the direction of his career, the help from mentors such as Brad Thor, and the surprise that writing is a business.2019-08-0936 min
Wordslinger PodcastThe FIO Principle for WritersWriting can be a tough and challenging business, but chances are you already have everything you need to be a success at it. In this episode, Kevin shares one of his go-to principles for author (and life) success.2019-08-0731 min
Wordslinger PodcastThe Art of the AskSurely you can’t just ask for what you want? Kevin begs to differ. If you’ve been struggling to find a way to market your books on a shoestring or no-string budget, you’ll want to tune in to this episode for some first-step author marketing advice.2019-07-1731 min
Wordslinger PodcastIterative Publishing and Perfect is the Enemy of GoodIn this Solo Slinger episode, Kevin talks about using your current resources, skills, and tools to get your book to the best possible quality you can manage—but publishing at "good enough."2019-07-0531 min
Wordslinger PodcastTraditional to Indie with Joe Konrath, Ep 191Kevin chats with Joe Konrath about the transition he made from a legacy publishing career to self-publishing, and about his newest experimental novel, "What Happened to Lori."2019-06-2859 min
Wordslinger PodcastContent Marketing for AtuhorsCan content marketing help authors with discoverability? Yes. Yes it can. That’s what Kevin believes, at least, and in this Solo Slinger episode he talks about some of the ways an author can leverage content beyond their books to bring more readers to their books.2019-06-2625 min
Wordslinger PodcastThe Very Personable Mailing List, Ep. 188In this Solo Slinger episode, Kevin gives pointers on starting and growing a mailing list, and creating "raving fans" by being personable and engaging with readers.2019-06-1933 min
Wordslinger PodcastCops and Writers with Patrick O'DonnellKevin talks with 24-year police veteran Patrick O'Donnell about his new book, "Cops and Writers," and how to get police procedure right in your fiction and nonfiction.2019-06-1446 min
Wordslinger PodcastBootstrapping your author career, Ep 186In this "Solo Slinger" episode (still working on what to call these) Kevin talks about getting your career going with little or no overhead, including the basics of business and marketing.2019-06-1236 min
Wordslinger PodcastHyper Creativity with GP James, 185Kevin chats with hyper-creative author and music creator GP James about his new book, Meltdown, as well as keeping your creative powers sharp with multiple outlets.2019-06-0743 min
Wordslinger PodcastWhat is the minimum you need for a writing career? Ep 184In this episode, Kevin explores the bare minimum of what it takes to write and publish.2019-06-0633 min
Wordslinger PodcastGetting a movie deal for your book with Michael BunkerMichael Bunker chats with Kevin Tumlinson about the upcoming film based on his bestselling book, Pennsylvania. Plus, a special announcement on an upcoming project!2019-05-3141 min
Wordslinger PodcastHow to repurpose your contentKevin offers Words of Wisdom about repurposing your content for marketing and profit.2019-05-2927 min
Wordslinger PodcastA boundless writing career with Michael EvansMichael Evans is the author of the Control Freakz series, a Young Adult Post-Apocalyptic Thriller series set in a near-future United States. He is currently attending high school in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, but he is originally from Long Island, New York. Some of his hobbies include hiking, running, camping, going to the beach, watching and taking artsy pictures of sunsets (it’s honestly a very enlightening activity to partake in), and walking his ginormous, fluffy golden doodle underneath the stars. He is also fascinated with the environment and neuroscience, and his true passion is learning about how the wonders of...2019-05-1738 min
Wordslinger PodcastWordslinger 180Kevin Tumlinson flips the script and changes the format (slightly), making the Wordslinger Afterword into an Afterwordslinger.2019-05-1529 min
Wordslinger PodcastReaching More Readers with RyanRyan Zee chats with Kevin about BookSweeps, and how it can help authors get their work in front of more readers.2019-05-031h 10
Wordslinger PodcastAsk for what you want with bestselling thriller author James RollinsJames Rollins talks about his research, including some scary run-ins with NASA and the US military. PLUS: Kevin's Afterword features "resource thinking," and how to rev up your writing career and build for success with just the resources you have.2019-04-2600 min
Wordslinger PodcastWPC-169 - Exploring your world with Joe StartAuthor Joe Start chats with Kevin about audio tours of cemeteries and taking your writing inspiration from the world around you.2019-01-251h 03
Wordslinger PodcastYour Career as Writing Inspiration with George Mercer, Wordslinger Ep. 168Kevin chats with author George Mercer about how his three decades of experience as a national park ranger informed his thriller writing.2019-01-1857 min
Wordslinger PodcastWPC-167 - A Thriller Career with Jack CarrThriller-writer Jack Carr chats with Kevin about his start, including the help he got from bestselling thriller author, Lee Child, creator of the Jack Reacher series.2019-01-111h 01
Wordslinger PodcastWPC-166 - Pen names, Audiobooks, and co-working with M.G. HerronM.G. Herron talks with Kevin Tumlinson about pen names, audiobooks, and collobrative writing.2019-01-0458 min
Wordslinger PodcastWPC-165 - Collaborative Writing with Jennifer Miller and Jason FeiferJennifer Miller and Jason Feifer talk with Kevin Tumlinson about writing, publishing, and editing their collaborative novel as a married couple.2018-12-011h 14
Wordslinger PodcastWPC-164 - Writing from Experience with Eric C. AndersonIn this special Wordslinger Podcast episode, Kevin chats with Eric C. Anderson about his experience and his work. Sadly, Eric passed away prior to this episode going live. This episode is meant to be a tribute to this talented author.2018-11-1651 min
Wordslinger PodcastWPC-162 - Writing Away the Apathy with Marina L. ReedKevin chats with teacher and author Marina L. Reed about her new novel "Primrose Street," and how writing and art might be the answer to apathy in our culture.2018-10-261h 08
WriterConDeveloping a Daily Writing Habit with Kevin TumlinsonBestselling author William Bernhardt discusses the latest news from the world of books, followed by an interview with Kevin Tumlinson, author and Director of Marketing for Draft2Digital. In the News segment, Bernhardt discusses:1) Announcements from Draft2Digital that in addition to helping authors self-publish eBooks, they are expanding into providing print editions for clients. They are also adding a "shared words" feature for various fan fiction franchises.2) Bernhardt visits an Amazon brick-and-mortar store in New York City.3) Barnes & Noble is entertaining buyers.Bernhardt interviews Kevin Tumlinson, who discusses his own writing, his podcast Wordslinger, and...2018-10-2130 min
Wordslinger PodcastWPC-161 - Six-Figure Ghostwriting with Matthew ThrushAuthor and Ghostwriter Matthew Thrush talks to Kevin Tumlinson about ghostwriting as a high-paying career.2018-10-191h 16
Wordslinger PodcastWPC-160 - National Novel Writing Month with Grant FaulknerGrant Faulkner, Executive Director of National Novel Writing Month, sits down with Kevin Tumlinson to talk NaNoWriMo, Viking helmets, and more.2018-10-0657 min
Wordslinger PodcastWPC-157 - RVs as the Ultimate Writer's Retreat with Outdoorsy's Colin GardinerColin Gardiner, CPO of RV rental service Outdoorsy.com, talks to Kevin Tumlinson about RVs as a source of additional revenue, and as the ultimate writer's retreat.2018-08-031h 07
Wordslinger PodcastWPC-156 - Empowering Female Protagonists with Mark O'NeillMark O'Neill is a Scottish transplant in Germany, writing thrillers set in the environment he's come to call home. In this episode, Mark talks with Kevin about his settings, and about empowering a female protagonist.2018-08-031h 00
Wordslinger PodcastWPC-154 - Outlining your novel with Scott KingKevin chats with his good friend and former co-host Justin Sloan about the transition from game writing to writing novels full time, as well as his forrays into collaborative writing and publishing.2018-07-131h 08
Wordslinger PodcastWPC-154 - Outlining your novel with Scott KingKevin chats with fellow author and podcaster Scott King about his work both on and off the page, including his "gaming photography." They also discuss Scott's newest non-fiction, "Outline Your Novel."2018-07-071h 11
Wordslinger PodcastWPC-152 - Writing like a boss with Ben HaleKevin chats with Ben Hale, prolific fantasy author and co-author of Write Like a Boss, about how he manages his impressive workload.2018-06-241h 07
Wordslinger PodcastWPC-140 - Archaeological Thrillers or The Importance of Being Ernest DempseyBestselling thriller writer Ernest Dempsey pals around with Kevin Tumlinson over their shared genre, archaeological thrillers—including where he takes inspiration, and how he handles the work and the marketing.2018-02-021h 12
Wordslinger PodcastWPC-134 - A fit writing career with Dale RobertsDale L. Roberts is an accomplished self-published author, former personal trainer and YouTube content creator. While he loves to read and write, Dale’s greatest passions include spending time with his wife and cat, watching wrestling and making funny videos
CONNECT ONLINE:
Website(s):
http://dalelroberts.com
http://SelfPublishingWithDale.com
Twitter handle(s): @selfpubwithdale
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/selfpublishingwithdalelroberts/
Amazon Author page (if applicable): https://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00KUAL3NS
MENTIONS:
Wordslinger Podcast on YouTube: http://bit.ly/WordslingerPodcast
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Wordslinger PodcastWPC-133 - You can't edit a blank page with Chuck ManleyC.Steven Manley has been and done quite a few things in his life. Now, he writes books and tries in vain to keep up with his children.
CONNECT ONLINE:
Website: www.cstevenmanley.net
Twitter handle: @cstevenmanley
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1597432760477256
Amazon Author page: https://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00U6722LC
MENTIONS:
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We're The Russos: https://weretherussos.com/
"Take Risks" by Joe Russo: http://amzn.to/2yNjfpk
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Wordslinger PodcastWPC-132 - Going Full Time with Nick ThackerNICK THACKER
AUTHOR OF MARK FOR BLOOD
Nick is an action-adventure thriller novelist, who writes the types of books he likes to read. That means you won’t find anything boring, slow, or sappy in his stories. People have described his work as “airplane books." Nick was born in Connecticut, grew up in Texas, and lives in Colorado with his wife, two children, three dogs, and a tortoise. He loves snow, drinking whiskey by the fireplace while it’s snowing, and writing books by candlelight while a thick layer of snow piles up outside.
CONNECT ONLINE:
Website: nickthacker.com
Twitter handle...2017-10-2753 min
Wordslinger PodcastWPC-131 - Getting Military Right with Andrew WattsAndrew Watts graduated from the US Naval Academy in 2003 and served as a naval officer and helicopter pilot until 2013. During that time, he flew counter-narcotic missions in the Eastern Pacific and counter-piracy missions off the Horn of Africa. He was a flight instructor in Pensacola, FL, and helped to run ship and flight operations while embarked on a nuclear aircraft carrier deployed in the Middle East. Today, he lives with his family in Ohio.
CONNECT ONLINE:
Website(s): andrewwattsauthor.com
Twitter handle(s): @wattsandrew
Facebook: www.facebook.com/AndrewWattsAuthor
Amazon Author page (if applicable): https://www.amazon.com/Andrew-Watts/e...2017-10-201h 08
The Wordslinger PodcastWPC-130 - Wordslinger Abroad with Kevin TumlinsonKevin Tumlinson is a bestselling and award-winning thriller author, Host of the Wordslinger Podcast, and Director of Marketing for Draft2Digital. He is known as "the Voice of Indie Publishing," appearing on hundreds of podcasts and YouTube channels, and at conferences worldwide, speaking about independent self publishing as a career and a community.CONNECT ONLINE:Website(s): https://kevintumlinson.com Facebook: kevin.tumlinsonTwitter: @kevintumlinsonAmazon Author page: https://www.amazon.com/Kevin-Tumlinson/e/B007POXGEG/MENTIONS:Indie Bookfest: http://indiebookconvention.com/NINC: https://ninc.com/c...2017-10-0642 min
Wordslinger PodcastWPC-130 - Wordslinger Abroad with Kevin TumlinsonKevin Tumlinson is a bestselling and award-winning thriller author, Host of the Wordslinger Podcast, and Director of Marketing for Draft2Digital. He is known as "the Voice of Indie Publishing," appearing on hundreds of podcasts and YouTube channels, and at conferences worldwide, speaking about independent self publishing as a career and a community.
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Website(s): https://kevintumlinson.com
Facebook: kevin.tumlinson
Twitter: @kevintumlinson
Amazon Author page: https://www.amazon.com/Kevin-Tumlinson/e/B007POXGEG/
MENTIONS:
Indie Bookfest: http://indiebookconvention.com/
NINC: https://ninc.com/conferences/ninc-conference-2017/
Indie Palooza: http://www.houstonwritersguild.org/indiepalooza_2017/
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Wordslinger PodcastWPC-129 - Ignoring the Arbiter of Good with Russell BlakeRussell Blake is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author with more than 50 action/adventure and thriller novels, including two co-authored works with the legendary Clive Cussler.
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Website(s): russellblake.com
Facebook: Russell.Blake.Books
Amazon Author page (if applicable): https://www.amazon.com/Russell-Blake/e/B005OKCOLE
MENTIONS:
Salt Lake City Comic Con: http://saltlakecomiccon.com/
Where There's Smoke Podcast: http://www.wheretheressmoke.co/
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Wordslinger PodcastWPC-128 - The Multifaceted Life of Mary Robinette KowalMary Robinette Kowal is the author of historical fantasy novels: Ghost Talkers, and The Glamourist Histories series. She is also a three time Hugo Award winner. Her short fiction appears in Uncanny, Tor.com, and Asimov’s. Mary, a professional puppeteer, lives in Chicago.
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Website(s): http://maryrobinettekowal.com/
Twitter handle(s): @MaryRobinette
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maryrobinettekowal/
Amazon Author page (if applicable): https://www.amazon.com/Mary-Robinette-Kowal/e/B0033T90TC/
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Salt Lake City Comic Con: http://saltlakecomiccon.com/
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Wordslinger PodcastWPC-127 - Doing Fiction a Little Bit Different with George MahaffeyGeorge S. Mahaffey Jr. is a lawyer, screenwriter, and author. His script Heatseekers was bought by Paramount Pictures with Michael Bay producing and Timur Bekmambetov attached to direct. In addition, he's sold or written scripts for Arnold Kopelson, Blumhouse, Benderspink, director Louis Leterrier and Paul McGuigan, and is the creator of In The Dust, an action-horror graphic novel in the vein of 30 Days of Night to be published by Top Cow with art by Christian Duce. He has also written the following books: Amityville: Origins, Amityville: Revenants, Razorbacks I, Razorbacks II, Razorbacks III, The Pact, The Devil's Ark, Familiars, and...2017-09-011h 08
Wordslinger PodcastWPC-125 - Dirty Deeds with Armand RosamiliaArmand Rosamilia is a full-time Horror and crime thriller author, podcaster, podcast network owner, and M&M lover. He's offering free hugs (virtual ... he doesn't like being touched).
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Website(s):
http://armandrosamilia.com
http://projectentertainmentnetwork.com
Twitter handle(s): @ArmandAuthor
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorArmandRosamilia/
Amazon Author page (if applicable):
https://www.amazon.com/Armand-Rosamilia/e/B004S48J6G/
MENTIONS:
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Wordslinger PodcastWPC-123 - Creative Performance with Joe WilliamsJoe Williams is passionate about helping executives, coaches, and entrepreneurs become world-class communicators! He is the Founder of the Creative Performance Group, where he helps people get their message out to the world in the most powerful way possible. He created The Speakers Bootcamp, an intensive training that has created hundreds of other successful speakers, coaches, consultants and authors. Joe is a passionate student and trainer of personal and professional development techniques - he has worked with and spoken for peak performance coach Anthony Robbins for over 20 years. Joe’s work has led him to consult with companies in a di...2017-08-041h 03
Wordslinger PodcastWPC-122 - Juggling the Author Life with Jim HeskettJim Heskett was born in the wilds of Oklahoma, raised by a pack of wolves with a station wagon and a membership card to the local public swimming pool. Just like the man in the John Denver song, he moved to Colorado in the summer of his 27th year, and never looked back. Aside from an extended break travelling the world, he hasn't let the Flatirons mountains out of his sight.
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Website(s):
www.jimheskett.com
www.thejugglingauthor.com
Twitter handle(s):
@jimheskett
@jugglingauthor
Facebook: facebook.com/jugglingauthor
Amazon Author page (if applicable): https://www.amazon.com/Jim-Heskett/e/B009W...2017-07-281h 00
Wordslinger PodcastWPC-121 - Who's Afraid of the Big, Bad Data with Brian MeeksBrian D. Meeks is a full-time author who resides in Iowa when he’s not traveling. He writes across mystery, thriller, YA, science fiction, and humor/satire fiction genres. He has a degree in Economics from Iowa State University only because they didn’t offer Snarkology, his preferred major. Seven years as a data analyst in the auto insurance industry gave him the skills that have been key to his success in marketing his books and finding an audience. He really likes it when people send him pictures of their cats or guinea pigs.
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Website(s): extremelyaverage.com
Twitte...2017-07-211h 10
Wordslinger PodcastWPC-119 - Indie Author Audiobooks with Kelly LytleKelly heads Findaway Voices, a new audiobook creation and distribution service from Findaway. Kelly’s team works closely with independent authors and small to mid-sized publishers to connect them with a community of world-class narrators, create audiobooks, and market and sell those audiobooks everywhere in the world. At Findaway, Kelly also played a key role in launching the Navy eReader Device (or NeRD), and growing AudioEngine into the world’s largest business-to-business audiobook platform. Kelly published and narrated his memoir, To Dad, From Kelly, about his relationship with his late father, college football Hall of Fame running back Rob Lytle, in 2...2017-07-071h 09
Wordslinger PodcastWPC-118 - Getting Author Friendly with Carla KingCarla King is the creator of the Self-Publishing Boot Camp educational series of books and workshops and a publishing coach with Author Friendly. A tech writer turned adventure traveler turned self-publishing expert, she published her first book in 1995 and, by popular demand, created a business teaching others how to self-publish, too. She splits her time between San Diego and Baja, California.
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Website(s):
authorfriendly.com
carlaking.com
Twitter handle(s): @carlaking
@selfpubbootcamp
@missadventuring
Facebook: facebook.com/missadventuring
Amazon Author page: amazon.com/author/carlaking
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https://leanpub.com/
travelerstales.com
https://kobowritinglife.com/tag/carla-king/
The Paradise Pact
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Wordslinger PodcastWPC-117 - Going Social With Frances CaballoFrances Caballo is an author and social media strategist and manager for writers. She’s a contributing writer at TheBookDesigner.com, and blogger and Social Media Expert for BookWorks. She’s written several social media books including Social Media Just for Writers. Her focus is on helping authors surmount the barriers that keep them from flourishing online, building their platform, finding new readers, and selling more books.
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Website(s): http://www.SocialMediaJustforWriters.com
Twitter handle(s): @CaballoFrances
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/FrancesCaballoAuthor
Amazon Author page (if applicable): https://www.amazon.com/Frances-Caballo/e/B009R5XZU6/
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Wordslinger PodcastWPC-116 - Writing Into the Dark with Dean Wesley SmithDean Wesley Smith is a bestselling author with over 21 million books in print. He is considered one of the most prolific writers working in modern fiction and has written just about everything. Seriously.
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Website(s): www.deanwesleysmith.com
Amazon Author page: https://www.amazon.com/Dean-Wesley-Smith/e/B000APCDJ6/
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Wordslinger PodcastWPC-115 - Accelerating Your Author Career with Jennie NashJENNIE NASH
CHIEF CREATIVE OFFICER & FOUNDER OF AUTHOR ACCELERATOR
Jennie Nash is founder and chief creative officer of Author Accelerator, a book coaching service that gives writers the feedback, accountability and support they need to write their best books.
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Website(s):
jennienash.com
authoraccelerator.com
Twitter handle(s): @jennienash
Amazon Author page: https://www.amazon.com/Jennie-Nash/e/B001HD414A/
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Wordslinger PodcastWPC-114 - Author Education with Ricardo FayetRicardo Fayet is the co-founder of Reedsy, a global network that connects authors and publishers with top editorial, design, marketing and ghostwriting talent. A technology and startup enthusiast, he likes to imagine how small players will build the future of publishing.
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Website(s): https://reedsy.com
Twitter handle(s): @RicardoFayet
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Wordslinger PodcastWPC-113 - Writing in the Margins with Shivani BhargavaShivani Bhargava is the CEO & Founder of TheRightMargin, a goal-driven writing app that helps you finish what you write. Bay Area born, Boston bred, Shivani has spent most of her professional life in health tech. After being the product manager of PatientsLikeMe in Cambridge, MA, she moved back to CA in 2014 and immediately caught the startup bug. CONNECT ONLINE: Website(s): https://www.therightmargin.com Twitter handle(s): @therightmargin @shivzb Facebook: https://business.facebook.com/therightmargin ___ GOT A QUESTION FOR KEVIN AND HIS GUESTS? CALL 281-809-WORD (9673)2017-05-051h 00
Wordslinger PodcastWPC-112 - Going Global with Joanna PennJoanna Penn is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of thrillers under J.F.Penn. She also writes inspirational non-fiction for authors and is an award-winning creative entrepreneur and international professional speaker. Her site, TheCreativePenn.com is regularly voted one of the top 10 sites for writers and self-publishers. CONNECT ONLINE: Website(s): www.thecreativepenn.com www.curluppress.com www.jfpenn.com Twitter handle: @thecreativepenn Facebook: TheCreativePenn Amazon Author page: https://www.amazon.com/J.-F.-Penn/e/B00AVLL4WG/ ___ GOT A QUESTION FOR KEVIN AND HIS GUESTS? CALL 281-809-WORD (9673)2017-04-2859 min