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Melissa Koberlein
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Indie Chicks
Indie Chicks Season 5, Episode 10 - Book Blogging
On this episode, Jeni and Melissa talk with Kriti Khare about book blogging.
2020-07-13
43 min
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Indie Chicks Season 5, Episode 9 - Critique Partners
On this episode, Jeni and Melissa talk to Allison Ashley and Denise Williams about critique partners.
2020-07-06
43 min
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Indie Chicks Season 5, Episode 8 - BookBub Ads
On this episode, Jeni and Melissa welcome back author, Erica Lucke Dean to the show to talk about the elusive BookBub ads.
2020-06-29
41 min
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Indie Chicks Season 5, Episode 7 - Writing humor in fiction
On this episode, Jeni and Melissa talk with author P. Andrew Floyd about writing humor in fiction.
2020-06-22
38 min
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Indie Chicks Season 5, Episode 6 - Narrating Audiobooks
On this episode, Jeni and Melissa talk with narrator, Amy Deuchler about narrating audiobooks.
2020-06-15
44 min
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Indie Chicks Season 5, Episode 5 - Positivity Passes
On this episode, Jeni and Melissa talk with author, Katie Golding about positivity passes.
2020-06-08
1h 00
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Indie Chicks Season 5, Episode 4 - Red Flags in Publishing
On this episode, Jeni and Melissa talk with literary agent, Megan Manzano about red flags in publishing.
2020-06-01
46 min
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Indie Chicks Season 5, Episode 3 - Events and Patreon for writers and artists
On this episode, Jeni and Melissa talk with author and artist, Jessica Feinberg about events and Patreon.
2020-05-25
40 min
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Indie Chicks Season 5, Episode 2 - Representation of queer and marginalized characters in children's literature
On this episode, Jen and I talk with Lara Lillibridge about representation of queer and marginalized characters in children's literature.
2020-05-18
37 min
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Indie Chicks Season 5, Episode 1 - Soft Science Fiction
On the season 5 premiere episode, Jeni and Melissa talk about soft science fiction. Welcome back!
2020-05-11
46 min
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Indie Chicks BONUS EPISODE - Raven's Sphere
On this bonus episode, Jeni and Melissa talk about Melissa's newest YA sci-fi release, Raven's Sphere.
2020-02-12
39 min
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Indie Chicks Season 4, Episode 12 - The Indie Author Mindset
On the season four finale of Indie Chicks, Jeni and Melissa talk about the indie author mindset. Thanks to everyone for joining us for season 4.
2020-01-20
41 min
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Indie Chicks Season 4, Episode 11 - Screenwriting Versus Novel Writing
On this episode, Jeni and Melissa talk with Whitney Davis about the difference between screenwriting and novel writing.
2020-01-13
42 min
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Indie Chicks Season 4, Episode 10 - The Writer-Artist Connection
On this episode, Jeni and Melissa talk with Sarah Neville about the writer-artist connection.
2020-01-06
44 min
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Indie Chicks Season 4, Episode 9 - Writing Strong Heroines in Historical Romance
On this episode Jeni and Melissa talk with author Amara Royce about writing strong heroines in historical romance.
2019-12-30
36 min
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Indie Chicks Season 4, Episode 8 - Character Development
On this episode, Jeni and Melissa talk with author Angela Ackerman about character development.
2019-12-23
45 min
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Indie Chicks Season 4, Episode 7 - Author Self-Care
On this episode of Indie Chicks, Jeni and Melissa talk with author, Elizabeth Rago about self-care for authors.
2019-12-16
44 min
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Indie Chicks Season 4, Episode 6 - Signing With a Literary Agent
On this episode, Jeni and Melissa talk with author, Jessica Lewis about what happens after signing with a literary agent.
2019-12-09
37 min
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Indie Chicks Season 4, Episode 5 - Setting
On this episode, Jeni and Melissa talk with author Whitney Hill about setting.
2019-12-02
40 min
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Indie Chicks Season 4, Episode 4 - Expectations for the Agent-Author Relationship
In this episode, Jeni and Melissa talk with literary agent, Kaitlyn Johnson about expectations for the agent-author relationship.
2019-11-25
40 min
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Indie Chicks Season 4, Episode 3 - Author Branding
On this episode, Jeni and Melissa talk with author Dianna Gunn about author branding.
2019-11-18
41 min
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Indie Chicks Season 4, Episode 2 - Dusting off an old story idea
On this episode, Jeni and Melissa talk with author Justine Manzano about dusting off an old story idea.
2019-11-11
45 min
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Indie Chicks Season 4, Episode 1 - The Editor-Author Relationship
On the season 4 premiere episode of Indie Chicks, Jeni and Melissa talk about their editor-author relationship.
2019-11-04
43 min
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Indie Chicks Season 3, Episode 12 - Research in the writing process
On the season finale of Season 3 of Indie Chicks, Jeni and Melissa talk with Maria Tureaud about research in the writing process.
2019-07-29
46 min
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Indie Chicks Season 3, Episode 11 - Celebrating wins in your writing
On this episode, Jeni and Melissa talk with Raquel Miotto about celebrating wins in your writing.
2019-07-22
43 min
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Indie Chicks Season 3, Episode 10 - Pitching at Conferences
On this episode, Jeni and Melissa talk to literary agent, Kelly Peterson about pitiching at conferences.
2019-07-15
43 min
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Indie Chicks Season 3, Episode 9 - Prologues
On this episode, Jeni and Melissa talk about prologues while testing out a fun, new format.
2019-07-08
42 min
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Indie Chicks Season 3, Episode 8 - Writers' Retreats
On this episode, Jeni and Melissa talk about attending a writers' retreat.
2019-07-01
41 min
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Indie Chicks Season 3, Episode 7 - Carly Hayward
In this episode, Jeni and Melissa talk to developmental editor, Carly Hayward about creating dynamic characters.
2019-06-24
42 min
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Indie Chicks Season 3, Episode 6 - K.J. Harrowick
On this episode, Jeni and Melissa talk with K.J. Harrowick about creating a writing community.
2019-06-17
40 min
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Indie Chicks Season 3, Episode 5 - Getting Un-Stuck
In this episode, Jeni and Melissa talk about how to get 'un-stuck' in your writing.
2019-06-10
41 min
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Indie Chicks Season 3, Episode 4 - Geoff Notkin
On this episode, Jeni and Melissa talk about cover design with Geoff Notkin.
2019-06-03
41 min
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Indie Chicks Season 3, Episode 3 - Laura Mae
In this episode, Jeni and Melissa welcome indie author, Laura Mae, to talk about the importance of social media.
2019-05-27
40 min
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Indie Chicks Season 3, Episode 2 - Megan Manzano
On this episode, Jeni and Melissa welcome Megan Manzano, a literary agent apprentice at Corvisiero Literary Agency to the show.
2019-05-20
41 min
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Indie Chicks Season 3, Episode 1
Season 3 of the Indie Chicks podcast kicks off with a new host! Listen in...
2019-05-13
42 min
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E12, Season 2 - Author Mindset with Marisa Corvisiero
In episode 12, Melissa welcomes Marisa Corvisiero to the show to talk about author mindset.
2019-01-21
46 min
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E11, Season 2 - Book Review of Archaic by Regan Ure
In episode 11, Melissa welcomes Lexi Rute to the show to review Archaic by Regan Ure.
2019-01-14
40 min
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E10, Season 2 - Book Marketing with Tricia Barr
In episode 10, Melissa welcomes Tricia Barr to the show to talk about book marketing.
2019-01-07
42 min
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E9, Season 2 - Talking Romcom with Erica Lucke Dean
This week I’m joined by author, Erica Lucke Dean and we're talking about writing romantic comedy.
2018-12-31
42 min
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Ep 8, Season 2 - Keeping A Writing Schedule
In Episode 8, Melissa welcomes Lauren Metelski to the show to talk about keeping a writing schedule.
2018-12-24
41 min
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Ep 7, Season 2 - Editing with Jeni Chappelle
In episode 7, Melissa welcomes Jeni Chappelle to the show to talk about the editing process.
2018-12-17
44 min
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Ep6, Season 2, Talking Audiobooks with Michael Pogach
In episode 6, Melissa welcomes Michael Pogach to the show to talk about audiobooks.
2018-12-10
42 min
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Ep 5, Season 2 - The Spider in the Laurel by Michael Pogach
On this episode, Sarah Neville returns to review The Spider in the Laurel audiobook by Michael Pogach.
2018-12-03
40 min
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Ep 4, Season 2 – NaNoWriMo
Melissa welcomes fellow writer, Laurel Wenson, to the show to talk about National Novel Writing Month.
2018-11-26
40 min
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Ep 3, Season 2- Talking New Adult books with literary agent, Kelly Peterson
In episode 3, Melissa welcomes literary agent, Kelly Peterson to the show to talk about the new adult category in books.
2018-11-19
42 min
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Ep 2, Season 2- Review of on Tenterhooks by Elizabeth Rago
In episode 2, Melissa welcomes Elizabeth Rago to the show to talk about her novella, on Tenterhooks.
2018-11-12
42 min
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Ep 1, Season 2- Publishing 101 Pathways to Publication
In the season two opener, Melissa welcomes Sarah Neville, a Publishing 101 student, to the show to dish about the course. The course is available online for the Spring 2019 semester. There is also a publishing Tip of the Week - Editing--Don't be afraid to ask for help.
2018-11-05
44 min
Indie Chicks
Ep 12 - Indie Review: Forever My Girl by Heidi McLaughlin
This episode is dedicated to the indie review of Forever My Girl by Heidi McLaughlin and an indie publishing Tip of the Week - Confidence, confidence, confidence. First, Lisa and I chatted about our week. Lisa has been dealing with some smoke issues in the Pacific Northwest due to the fires in California. I started teaching my new publishing course and couldn't be more excited about the students. They are AMAZING! Next, I reviewed Forever My Girl by Heidi McLaughlin. First I talked about Heidi, who I met at a conference last year. She’s a...
2018-09-04
50 min
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Ep 11 - Marketing, Marketing, Marketing
First, Lisa and I discussed out weeks. Or, rather, Lisa told me about the incredible squirrel adventure she had! She saved an injured baby squirrel that managed to make it to her doorstep! She's such a huge animal lover. She turned the little girl over to some wildlife sanctuary folks who could take better care of her. She's the best! As for me, I sent Lisa an Indie Chicks mug as a surprise! Look at that cute picture of us over there. Am I right? I also spent my week drafting my WIP. I was a machine, I tell y...
2018-08-27
46 min
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Ep 10 - Indie Review: Crystal Deception by Doug J. Cooper
This episode is dedicated to the indie review of Crystal Deception by Doug J. Cooper and an indie publishing Tip of the Week - A word about starred reviews. First, Lisa and I chatted about our week. Lisa seemed to be in a good mood because of some great client progress because of our Indie Chicks Checklist! Speaking of the Indie Chicks Checklist, if you're struggling, it really can be a game changer. Just ask him... I was also in a great mood because my brand new Fireflies Trilogy Special Edition Gift Set...
2018-08-20
48 min
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Ep 09: How to Choose the Right Publishing Platform
In this episode, Lisa and I discuss publishing platforms for the independent author. Also, Melissa has a new Tip of the week about ISBNs. Listen in… EPISODE 9- PUBLISHING PLATFORMS. First, Lisa and I discussed out weeks. I told her it seems like I've been thinking about publishing and writing 24/7. That will change soon with the start of the fall semester at my college. I'm really excited to be teaching a course in publishing pathways this semester! Lisa has been writing and working on Indie Chicks stuff too! I can't wait to read her new cyberpunk series, Mot...
2018-08-13
48 min
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Ep 08: Indie Review - Devilish by Tricia Barr
This episode is dedicated to the indie review of Devilish by Tricia Barr and an indie publishing Tip of the Week - Partnering w/Authors in Genre for Events First, Lisa and I chatted about our week. We are really on a roll with writing! Lisa's working on her Motherboard series (cyberpunk), and I'm working on a young adult romance about an android who falls for a human. Our creative juices are flowing. Must be the heat? Well, maybe for me. I'm writing romance and, last I checked, Lisa was writing something gory. Yikes! Next, I...
2018-08-06
44 min
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Ep 07: How to Design a Cover that Really POPS
In this episode, Lisa and I discuss cover design for the independent author. Also, Lisa has a new Tip of the week on interior layout. Listen in… EPISODE 7- Cover Design First, Lisa and I chatted about our weeks. I have been working hard on improving our Indie Chicks website. Mark, my husband, also a website design professor, approved of my latest work. I guess I get an 'A'! As far as writing, we are both making good headway on our WIPs. Lisa's got some cool cyberpunk stuff she's working on and I'm full-steam into a fu...
2018-07-30
45 min
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Ep 06: Indie Review - The Killi Wanna Affair by Scott A. Combs
In this podcast episode, Lisa reviews a sci-fi satire from indie author, Scott A. Combs. This episode is dedicated to the indie review of The Kili Wanna Affair: A Galactic Guild Comedy: George & Sali Adventures, Book 1 by Scott A. Combs and an indie publishing Tip of the Week - If you are writing a series or have more than one book, offer the first chapter of the second book at the end of your first/ other books! First, Lisa and I chatted about our week. Correction! I talked about my week and then spaced out...
2018-07-23
47 min
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Ep 05: Indie Editing - Where Do I Begin?!
In this episode, Lisa and Melissa discuss goal-setting for the professional editing process. They also share a new Tip of the week- All reviews of your book are valuable! Listen in… EPISODE 5- Indie Editing: Goal-setting First, and I chatted about our weeks. It was the 4th of July weekend, so we both viewed some great fireworks. I’m also hard at work drafting my WIP which is YA sci-fi romance. Lisa, on the other hand, had an incredible encounter with one of her fans from the Tucson Festival of Books. Next, we dove...
2018-07-16
42 min
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Ep 04: Indie Review - At Death It Begins by Elle Jefferson
In this podcast episode, Melissa reviews a paranormal romance from indie author, Elle Jefferson and Lisa discussed indie publishing Tip of the Week - Value your time. First, Lisa and Melissa chatted about their week. They launched the Indie Chicks website this week, and we're really excited about it! (Don't forget to check out our products page!) We also discussed the show, Riverdale on the CW. We write YA, so we love watching YA shows too! Next, Melissa reviewed At Death It Begins (ADIB) by Elle Jefferson. The genre is paranormal r...
2018-07-09
44 min
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Ep 03: I've Written a Manuscript...Now What?
In this podcast episode, Lisa and I talk about the choices every writer faces after writing a manuscript. Listen in... Episode 3 – You’ve Written Your Manuscript, Now What? This episode is dedicated to decision-making, planning, and goal-setting for writers with a completed manuscript as well as an indie publishing Tip of the Week – Don’t rush your launch date! First, Lisa and I chatted about our week. Lisa was in Hawaii of all places! I (Melissa), unfortunately, wasn’t. But, I was hard at work making sure the Indie Chicks website was ready for official launch. Lis...
2018-07-02
45 min
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Ep 02: Indie Review - All the F's I Cannot Give by Michael Carlon
In this podcast episode, Lisa reviews a romantic comedy from an Indie author. Listen in... This episode is dedicated to our first indie review of All the F*cks I Cannot Give by Michael Carlon and an indie publishing Tip of the Week - beta readers. First, Lisa and I chatted about our week. We've both been working hard on the Indie Chicks website and our newest novels. Next, Lisa dove into her review of All the F*cks I Cannot Give by Michael Carlon. As you may have guessed from the title...
2018-06-25
42 min
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Ep 01: Meet the Indie Chicks!
In our first podcast episode, Lisa and I are on location at the Moravian Book Shop in Bethlehem, PA. Listen in... This episode is dedicated to introducing ourselves, some background on why we started the Indie Chicks podcast, including how we met, the format for upcoming podcasts, and an indie publishing Tip of the Week. First up, I introduced the Moravian Book Shop, which is the oldest continuously-running bookstore in the world. According to their website and cool sign as seen above, the bookstore was established in 1745. USA Today reported in 2000 that after the longest...
2018-06-18
22 min
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BONUS Episode: Indie Review - The Farmed by Lisa Caskey
In this bonus episode, Melissa interviews Lisa about her book, The Farmed. Listen in... Lisa and I are still getting our podcast legs, but we sure are excited about our show! In this episode, we introduce ourselves and summarize what we have in store for you. There will be two seasons of the Indie Chicks podcast each year during the summer and winter. During our shows, we will highlight important independent publishing issues and dilemmas that either our listeners or we have faced, reviews of independent authors including some interviews, and end each show with a Publishing...
2018-06-15
20 min
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BONUS Episode: Indie Review - Fireflies by Melissa Koberlein
n this bonus episode, Lisa interviews Melissa about her book, Fireflies. Listen in... Lisa and I are still getting our podcast legs, but we sure are excited about our show! In this bonus episode, we once again introduce ourselves and summarize what we have in store for you. There will be two seasons of the Indie Chicks podcast each year during the summer and winter. During our shows, we will highlight important independent publishing issues and dilemmas that either our listeners or we have faced, reviews of independent authors including some interviews, and end each s...
2018-06-15
20 min