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The BookFunnel PodcastFrom Indie to Bestseller: Book Marketing Mindset with Lydia Sherrer, The BookFunnel Podcast Ep. 37Guest LinksWebsite -https://www.lydiasherrer.com/SummaryIn this episode, Lydia Shearer, a USA Today bestselling author, shares her journey in indie and traditional publishing, her strategies for direct sales, newsletter building, and navigating the evolving landscape of book marketing and AI challenges. In this episode, Lydia Sherrer and the team discuss the future of digital reading, author-reader connections, and the impact of AI on publishing. They explore topics like direct sales, platform independence, and innovative author marketing strategies.Key TopicsLydia Shearer's hybrid publishing modelStrategies...
2026-03-131h 22
The Baen Free Radio HourBFRH 2026 01 30 Sean Hazlett interviews John Ringo and Lydia Sherrer for Beyond the Rift, Part Two and One Jump Ahead by Mark L. Van Name part 48. Video at https://www.youtube.com/embed/2Rj9j-rp5xU and at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjV7Nn4-bkB48wDjtobIuPQ.Sean Hazlett interviews John Ringo and Lydia Sherrer for Beyond the Rift Part Two and we continue with One Jump Ahead by Mark L. Van Name part 48. View the podcast in video form at https://www.baen.com/podcastfiles/mp3/https://www.youtube.com/embed/2Rj9j-rp5xU and the Baen YouTube Channel.
2026-01-3053 minThe Baen Free Radio HourBFRH 2026 01 23 Sean Hazlett interviews John Ringo and Lydia Sherrer for Beyond the Rift, Part One and One Jump Ahead by Mark L. Van Name part 47. Video at https://www.youtube.com/embed/XuztzjTxHc0 and at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjV7Nn4-bkB48wDjtobIuPQ.Sean Hazlett begins part one of his interview with John Ringo and Lydia Sherrer for Beyond the Rift and we continue with One Jump Ahead by Mark L. Van Name part 47. View the podcast in video form at https://www.baen.com/podcastfiles/mp3/https://www.youtube.com/embed/XuztzjTxHc0 and the Baen YouTube Channel.
2026-01-231h 29
Worlds AsunderKatie Cross - The One With Chaos, Part 2We all love a widespread, far-reaching fantasy universe that we as readers can get completely absorbed in. The only thing better than a great fantasy series is a whole collection of them that deep-dive into an immersive world. But how do you keep track of a timeline that spans over a thousand years? Where do you start when your cast of characters stretches into the hundreds? We’re so pleased to release this interview with Katie Cross, author of more than 50 novels in her award-winning Alkarra universe. Katie drives down to the bedrock and gives us an ins...
2025-12-1641 min
Writers of the Future Podcast341. Lydia Sherrer Writing Urban Fantasy with Snarky HumorLydia Sherrer is a USA Today bestselling author and has published multiple novels, including “Love, Lies, and Hocus Pocus,” a delightful urban fantasy with snarky humor. In this episode, we discuss writing urban fantasy fiction and how to add a bit of snark to make it even better.
Learn more at www.lydiasherrer.com.
2025-08-161h 02The Baen Free Radio HourBFRH 2025 08 01: Part 2 of John Ringo and Lydia Sherrer on Behind the Veil; and One Jump Ahead by Mark L. Van Name P22. Video at https://www.youtube.com/embed/8XVMwegtvpI and at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjV7Nn4-bkB48wDjtobIuPQ.The second part of Sean Hazlett’s interview of Lydia Sherrer and John Ringo on Behind the Veil the third in their Transdimensional Hunter series; and One Jump Ahead by Mark L. Van Name, Part 22. View the podcast in video form at https://www.baen.com/podcastfiles/mp3/https://www.youtube.com/embed/8XVMwegtvpI and the Baen YouTube Channel.
2025-08-011h 00The Baen Free Radio HourBFRH 2025 07 25: Part 1 of John Ringo and Lydia Sherrer on Behind the Veil & One Jump Ahead by Mark L. Van Name P21. Video at https://www.youtube.com/embed/9eNQWRQkj0k and at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjV7Nn4-bkB48wDjtobIuPQ.Part one of Sean Hazlett’s interview of Lydia Sherrer and John Ringo on Behind the Veil the third entry in their Transdimensional Hunter series. And more One Jump Ahead by Mark L. Van Name, Part 21. View the podcast in video form at https://www.baen.com/podcastfiles/mp3/https://www.youtube.com/embed/9eNQWRQkj0k and the Baen YouTube Channel.
2025-07-2556 min
The WorldshapersEpisode 196: Lydia Sherrer – Behind the Veil (A TransDimensional Hunter Novel)A conversation with bestselling author Lydia Sherrer about her latest collaboration with John Ringo, Behind the Veil, the third in their TransDimensional Hunter series from Baen Books. Websitelydiasherrer.com Facebook@lydiasherrerauthor Instagram@lydiasherrer YouTube@lydiasherrer Patreon@lydiasherrer About Behind the Veil In the world of the cutthroat augmented reality game TransDimensional Hunter, Lynn Raven must outsmart stalker fans and a … Continue reading "Episode 196: Lydia Sherrer – Behind the Veil (A TransDimensional Hunter Novel)"
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2025-07-2045 min
The Blasters and Blades PodcastEpisode 570: The TransDimensional Hunter Series with Lydia SherrerThe Blasters & Blades PodcastWe had a fun interview with Lydia Sherrer about the book series that she wrote with the legendary John Ringo. It was a lot of fun, we talked nerdy about speculative fiction and then talked about her TransDimensional Hunter Series. I really think you’re going to enjoy this chat, I did! Hey, we were an hour ISH and the ISH is doing a lot of heavy lifting. This was a fun interview, so go check out this episode. Lend us your eyes and ears, you won't be sorry!! Co-Hosts: JR Handley (Author) (Grunt)Nick Garber (Co...
2025-05-141h 31
MeowcoreEpisode 28 - Steve VaiPanya tells us about Jana kitty, who got surgery and wore a soft pumpkin collar. And about John Ringo, author or The Council Wars, Empire of Man, Paladin Of Shadows, Troy Rising. Check out Into the Real, a book by Ringo and Panya’s friend Lydia Sherrer.Songs: 1) All About Eve; 2) Building the Church; 3) Bad Horsie; 4) The Silent Within; 5) I'm Your Secrets; 6) Voodoo AcidIf you want to watch Panya play Final Fantasy XIV, come to her Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/naienko
2024-08-311h 28
Book Career Network017 - Katie Cross, The One With Chaos Part 2 [Worlds Asunder]We all love a widespread, far-reaching fantasy universe that we as readers can get completely absorbed in. The only thing better than a great fantasy series is a whole collection of them that deep-dive into an immersive world. But how do you keep track of a timeline that spans over a thousand years? Where do you start when your cast of characters stretches into the hundreds?
We’re so pleased to release this interview with Katie Cross, author of more than 50 novels in her award-winning Alkarra universe. Katie drives down to the bedrock and gives us an ins...
2024-07-2342 min
The Halfling and the SpacemanLydia and David Sherrer, Author / Game Designer Chenoweth Press / Games.Meet David and Lydia Sherrer! David Sherrer is Marketing Director and Lead Game Designer of Chenoweth Press. Chenoweth Press LLC is an independent publisher of books and games written by Lydia and David Sherrer. Its products include award-winning and best-selling novels as well as popular indie game Cat Magic: Lydia is the Award-winning and USA Today-bestselling author of snark-filled urban fantasy,References and Links:https://www.lydiasherrer.com/https://chenowethgames.com/---Music in this episode:Fluidscape by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Co...
2024-07-211h 06Book Career Network012 - Katie Cross, The One With Chaos Part 1 [Worlds Asunder]We all love a widespread, far-reaching fantasy universe that we as readers can get completely absorbed in. The only thing better than a great fantasy series is a whole collection of them that deep-dive into an immersive world. But how do you keep track of a timeline that spans over a thousand years? Where do you start when your cast of characters stretches into the hundreds?
We’re so pleased to release this interview with Katie Cross, author of more than 50 novels in her award-winning Alkarra universe. Katie drives down to the bedrock and gives us an ins...
2024-07-1636 min
Storied ArcsCreator Interview: Lydia SherrerSend us Fan MailWelcome to a very special bonus episode of Storied Arcs! This week, Mike and Alex are ecstatic to bring you a conversation they had with writer Lydia Sherrer, the author of the Love, Lies, and Hocus Pocus series aka The Lily Singer Adventures! They get into everything here, from how Lydia built and planned her book series from the start to some specific storytelling choices she made in her books (but all done so in a non-spoilery way). We really go deep into the world building and story creation aspects of the series...
2024-05-162h 18
Storied ArcsThe Lily Singer Adventures & The World of Love, Lies, and Hocus PocusSend us Fan MailAnd now for something completely different (that isn't actually that different at all).Back in fall of 2023 at the Cincinnati Comic Expo, Mike got to chatting with writer Lydia Sherrer, author of the Love, Lies, and Hocus Pocus series aka The Lily Singer Adventures. While not specifically comic-focused, Lydia has a passion for storytelling and world building, so we decided to have her on the show to discuss all things story creation. That interview will run on May 16th, after we've wrapped up our current season of Storied Arcs, and this...
2024-05-0735 min
Stark Reflections on Writing and PublishingLydia and David Sherrer on Power Couple PublishingMark interviews Lydia and David Sherrer about their company Chenoweth Press and the books and games they produce and publish collaboratively. Prior to the interview, Mark shares a personal update and a word about this episode's sponsor. This episode is sponsored by the awesome supporters of this podcast who provide their supprt via Patreon and Buy Me A Coffee. With special thanks to Nikki Guerlain for the recent huge BUY ME A COFFEE donation. In the interview, Mark talks to Lydia and David about: How Lydia's role as...
2024-04-0558 minStark Reflections on Writing and PublishingLydia and David Sherrer on Power Couple PublishingMark interviews Lydia and David Sherrer about their company Chenoweth Press and the books and games they produce and publish collaboratively. Prior to the interview, Mark shares a personal update and a word about this episode's sponsor. This episode is sponsored by the awesome supporters of this podcast who provide their supprt via Patreon and Buy Me A Coffee. With special thanks to Nikki Guerlain for the recent huge BUY ME A COFFEE donation. In the interview, Mark talks to Lydia and David about: How Lydia's role as...
2024-04-0558 min
Badass Women at Any AgeThe Love of Story with Lydia SherrerRaised with a lot of personal agency, Lydia Sherrer learned the value of hard work and personal responsibility from observing how her entrepreneurial father ran his business. Lydia is the award-winning and USA today bestselling author of Love, Lies and Hocus Pocus Universe of Books, which has sold over half a million copies worldwide. Most recently, she published her Gamelit series, Trans Dimensional Hunter, with New York Times bestselling author, John Ringo, and has written stories for several Black Tide Rising anthologies. Lydia Co-owns Chenoweth Press with her husband David Cher, and together they publish their own books and ga...
2024-03-1940 min
Self Publishing InsidersThe Magic Behind Chenoweth PressDavid Sherrer is the marketing director and the "husband half" of the remarkable wife-and-husband publishing team at Chenoweth Press. David's wife Lydia is a USA Today bestselling author of urban fantasy. David manages the marketing and fulfillment of physical sales as well as sales at various conventions. David is also a game designer and created created a unique card game based on his wife's book series. Today we'll discuss the magic behind this wife & husband publishing team.//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career// Looking for your path to self-publishing success? Draft2D...
2024-02-0846 min
Becoming A Household NameComic Con Professionals Lydia and David SherrerMy guests on today’s episode are Lydia and David Sherrer, and we’re discussing Cincinnati Comic Expo. Don’t miss it!Is AMMO Write For You?If you’re an author with a handful of books published (or you’ve published nonfiction and have one book with a great program to help clients), AMMO is unlike any other program on the market. You’re going to have to work the program to find success, and bestseller status likely won’t hit in weeks of joining the program, but for many authors, AMMO is the beginning of a...
2023-11-271h 23The Baen Free Radio HourBFRH 2023 11 24: Through the Storm Part Two; and Tinker by Wen Spencer, Part 27. Video at https://www.baen.com/podcastfiles/mp3/video-baen-free-radio-hour-Through-the-Storm-Part-Two-Tinker-Part-27.mp4 and at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjV7Nn4-bkB48wDjtobIuPQ.John Ringo and Lydia Sherrer discuss TransDimentional Hunter novel Through the Storm Part Two; and Tinker by Wen Spencer, Part 27. View the podcast in video form at https://www.baen.com/podcastfiles/mp3/video-baen-free-radio-hour-Through-the-Storm-Part-Two-Tinker-Part-27.mp4 and the Baen YouTube Channel.
2023-11-241h 10The Baen Free Radio HourBFRH 2023 11 17: Through the Storm Part One; and Tinker by Wen Spencer, Part 26. Video at https://www.baen.com/podcastfiles/mp3/video-baen-free-radio-hour-Through-the-Storm-Part-One-Tinker-Part-26.mp4 and at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjV7Nn4-bkB48wDjtobIuPQ.John Ringo and Lydia Sherrer discuss TransDimentional Hunter novel Through the Storm Part One; and Tinker by Wen Spencer, Part 26. View the podcast in video form at https://www.baen.com/podcastfiles/mp3/video-baen-free-radio-hour-Through-the-Storm-Part-One-Tinker-Part-26.mp4 and the Baen YouTube Channel.
2023-11-171h 12
Becoming A Household NameThe Magic Paperback Selling StrategyWith a last name like Sherrer, that sounds just like “sharer”, is it any surprise David and Lydia Sherrer are two of the most generous authors in the community?I’m telling you there are no two people like David and Lydia who do as much for the author community. Even after I hit stop on our recording, David and I discussed AMMO (Author Marketing Mastery through Optimization) for nearly another hour. I left with so many ideas and great action items.So listen closely. You are going to get an education on selling the books...
2023-06-1459 minThe Baen Free Radio HourTitle: BFRH 2022 06 24: Into the Real; and Cobra by Timothy Zahn, Part 13. Video at https://www.baen.com/podcastfiles/mp3/video-baen-free-radio-hour-Into-the-Real-Cobra-part-13.mp4 and at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjV7Nn4-bkB48wDjtobIuPQ.John Ringo and Lydia Sherrer talk Into the Real and Cobra by Timothy Zahn, Part 13. View the podcast in video form at https://www.baen.com/podcastfiles/mp3/video-baen-free-radio-hour-Into-the-Real-Cobra-part-13.mp4 and the Baen YouTube Channel.
2022-06-241h 38
Play ComicsCat Magic the Game with Lydia and David SherrerInternet people like their cats, there's no doubt about that. So of course cats get put into their creative projects as well. Which makes it really fun when you get to mix cats with witches and wizards and card games. Especially when the real life cats decide that those silly humans need some feline help making sure everything comes out just right.
Listen in as Lydia and David Sherrer join the show to talk about their Kickstarter game Cat Magic, based off of Lydia's Love, Lies, and Hocus Pocus series of books.
Learn such things...
2022-03-271h 01The Baen Free Radio HourBFRH 2021 06 18: John Ringo, editors and authors of We Shall Rise, Part 2; and David Weber's Uncompromising Honor Part 71. Video at https://www.baen.com/podcastfiles/mp3/Baen-Free-Radio-Hour-2021-06-19-Ringo-2-Uncompromising-Honor-71.mp4 and at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjV7Nn4-bkB48wDjtobIuPQ.John Ringo, Gary Poole, Mike Massa, Lydia Sherrer, and Jason Cordova, editors and authors of We Shall Rise, Part 2; and David Weber's Uncompromising Honor Part 71. View the podcast in video form at https://www.baen.com/podcastfiles/mp3/Baen-Free-Radio-Hour-2021-06-19-Ringo-2-Uncompromising-Honor-71.mp4 and the Baen YouTube Channel.
2021-06-191h 04The Baen Free Radio HourBFRH 2021 06 11: John Ringo, editors and authors of We Shall Rise, Part 1; and David Weber's Uncompromising Honor Part 70. Video at https://www.baen.com/podcastfiles/mp3/Baen-Free-Radio-Hour-2021-06-11-Ringo-Rise-1-Uncompromising-Honor-70-1.mp4 and at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjV7Nn4-bkB48wDjtobIuPQ.John Ringo, Gary Poole, Mike Massa, Lydia Sherrer, and Jason Cordova, editors and authors of We Shall Rise, Part 1; and David Weber's Uncompromising Honor Part 70. View the podcast in video form at https://www.baen.com/podcastfiles/mp3/Baen-Free-Radio-Hour-2021-06-11-Ringo-Rise-1-Uncompromising-Honor-70-1.mp4 and the Baen YouTube Channel.
2021-06-111h 03
Indie Author Lifestyle043: How to Make a Full-Time Income as an Indie Author with Lydia SherrerReady to take the next step and become a full-time author? Listen in as indie author, Lydia Sherrer, shares her secrets to success.
2021-04-051h 00
Discover Thousands of Digital Audiobooks Instantly OnlineLove, Lies, and Hocus Pocus: Legends - Lydia SherrerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/375577 to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Love, Lies, and Hocus Pocus: Legends
Series: #4 of Lily Singer Adventures
Author: Lydia Sherrer
Narrator: Amy Mcfadden
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 26 minutes
Release date: May 14, 2019
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 1
Genres: Paranormal
Publisher's Summary: Legends exist in the past . . . until now. How inconvenient. The battle has been won, but the war is far from over. With her greatest ally at death's door, it's up to Lily Singer to make things right. Troublemaking witch friend and talking cat i...
2019-05-149h 26
Grab Premium Audiobook Collection with Easy AccessAudiobook: Love, Lies, and Hocus Pocus: Allies by Lydia SherrerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/375576 to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Love, Lies, and Hocus Pocus: Allies
Series: #3 of Lily Singer Adventures
Author: Lydia Sherrer
Narrator: Amy Mcfadden
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 53 minutes
Release date: April 16, 2019
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.5 of Total 2
Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 1
Genres: Fantasy
Publisher's Summary: What's worse than fighting with allies? Fighting without them. Lily Singer—wizard and library archivist—has a problem. After finally learning the truth about her family's past, she finds she doesn't like it one bit. Now she must recon...
2019-04-169h 53Grab Complete Audiobooks TodayLove, Lies, and Hocus Pocus: Allies : Lydia SherrerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/375576 to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Love, Lies, and Hocus Pocus: Allies
Series: #3 of Lily Singer Adventures
Author: Lydia Sherrer
Narrator: Amy Mcfadden
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 53 minutes
Release date: April 16, 2019
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.5 of Total 2
Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 1
Genres: Paranormal
Publisher's Summary: What's worse than fighting with allies? Fighting without them. Lily Singer—wizard and library archivist—has a problem. After finally learning the truth about her family's past, she finds she doesn't like it one bit. Now she must recon...
2019-04-169h 53
Embark On A Game-Changing Full Audiobook On Your Commute.Love, Lies, and Hocus Pocus: Allies by Lydia SherrerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/200946to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Love, Lies, and Hocus Pocus: Allies
Series: The Lily Singer Adventures Series, Book 3
Author: Lydia Sherrer
Narrator: Amy McFadden
Format: mp3
Length: 9 hrs and 52 mins
Release date: 04-16-19
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 353 ratings
Genres: Science Fiction & Fantasy
Publisher's Summary:
Lily Singer - wizard and library archivist - has a problem. After finally learning the truth about her family's past, she finds she doesn't like it one bit. Now she must reconcile old grudges, make questionable allies, and bend the law to fix a problem that's not even her...
2019-04-169h 52
Access Full Audiobook Collection in High QualityLove, Lies, and Hocus Pocus: Revelations (Authored by Lydia Sherrer)Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/375575 to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Love, Lies, and Hocus Pocus: Revelations
Series: #2 of Lily Singer Adventures
Author: Lydia Sherrer
Narrator: Amy Mcfadden
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 8 hours 18 minutes
Release date: March 19, 2019
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.5 of Total 2
Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 1
Genres: Paranormal
Publisher's Summary: The truth shall make you free . . . sort of. Modern–day wizard Lily Singer prefers to stay tucked away in her library, studying magic and drinking tea. But with a troublesome witch friend and a past riddled with dangerous sec...
2019-03-198h 18
Stream Complete Digital Audiobooks in High QualityLove, Lies, and Hocus Pocus: Beginnings - Lydia SherrerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/369529 to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Love, Lies, and Hocus Pocus: Beginnings
Series: #1 of Lily Singer Adventures
Author: Lydia Sherrer
Narrator: Amy Mcfadden
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 30 minutes
Release date: February 19, 2019
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.29 of Total 7
Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 2
Genres: Fantasy
Publisher's Summary: Saving the world is such a bother when it makes you late for tea. Wizard Lily Singer is kept busy managing library archives, studying magic, and trying to keep her witch friend Sebastian from dragging her into trouble. U...
2019-02-196h 30Access Your Favorite Digital Audiobooks TodayEnjoy Love, Lies, and Hocus Pocus: Beginnings from Lydia SherrerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/369529 to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Love, Lies, and Hocus Pocus: Beginnings
Series: #1 of Lily Singer Adventures
Author: Lydia Sherrer
Narrator: Amy Mcfadden
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 30 minutes
Release date: February 19, 2019
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.29 of Total 7
Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 2
Genres: Paranormal
Publisher's Summary: Saving the world is such a bother when it makes you late for tea. Wizard Lily Singer is kept busy managing library archives, studying magic, and trying to keep her witch friend Sebastian from dragging her into trouble. U...
2019-02-196h 30