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We are coming up on episode 50 and I was planning on having a special interview with Robin Sullivan. Some of you may remember Robin from episode 38. Robin is the publisher for Ridan Publishing. When I first talked to Robin I knew she had a wealth of experience and knowledge to share. It wasn’t until I chatted with her via IM that I learned of her interest in self-publishing.

As I said, I had planned on interviewing her about the topic of self-publishing and how it has changed for episode 50. Except, once she started talking I realized that there was much more information than a single show could hold. So I broke up the interview into two parts. This segment will set the ground work for some of Robin’s interest and the next for episode 50 will talk more about some of the things you as a writer can do to self-publish and market your work.

I also have a book review that I’ve been meaning to do for several months. I had the chance to meet John Hemry AKA Jack Campbell at Balticon last year and I’ve wanted to review his most recent book The Lost Fleet: Victorious ever since. I finally take the time to do that.

Show Notes

00:00 — Opening – Get Published Episode 49 – Self Publishing Has Reached a Tipping Point

• Everything has to start somewhere and this is the start of “Get Published”

00:14 — Introduction – Get Published Episode 49 – Self Publishing Has Reached a Tipping Point

Welcome to the show.

01:41 — Promo – Fiction at Chrismoody.net

02:30— Tips and Typos – Get Published Episode 49 – Self Publishing Has Reached a Tipping Point (continued)

• Mike reviews The Lost Fleet, Book Six – Victorious by Jack Campbell
• Email feedback at getpublishedpodcast dot com with your comments

05:10 - Promo – Podiobooks.com

06:09 — Get Published Episode 49 – Self Publishing Has Reached a Tipping Point (continued)

Robin Sullivan talks about self-publishing and the huge changes that have happened in the past couple months. (Pt 1 of 2)

47:14 — Promo – GalaxyBillies

49:02 — Closing

Thank you for listening.

Websites mentioned in this episode:

John Campbell – http://www.sff.net/people/john-g-hemry/

Robin Sullivan/Ridan Publishing – http://www.ridanpublishing.com/

Kindleboards – http://www.kindleboards.com/

Podiobooks.com - http://www.podiobooks.com/

Smashwords – http://www.smashwords.com/

JA Konrath – http://jakonrath.blogspot.com/

Fiction at Chris Moody - http://chrismoody.net/

GalaxyBillies – http://www.michellplested.com/category/galaxybillies/

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In this episode we talk to author, podcaster and Dragon Moon Press Art Director Alex White about his writing and his work for Dragon Moon Press creating covers for their artists.

I also talk about the merit of merit badges and there is a new eMagazine in town: Flying Island Press is currently accepting submissions.

And don’t forget to visit Paulette Jaxton at http://empresssword.com. Paulette purchased a sponsorship as part of the Boom Effect auction. Even if she hadn’t I would recommend her podcast. It is well worth listening to.

Thanks for listening.

-Michell

Show Notes

00:00 — Opening – Get Published Episode 31 – A Chat with Author, Podcaster & DMP Art Director Alex White

• Everything has to start somewhere and this is the start of “Get Published”

0:14 — Introduction – Get Published Episode 31 – A Chat with Author, Podcaster & DMP Art Director Alex White

Welcome to the show.

00:57 — Promos: The Empress Sword by Paulette Jaxton

http://empresssword.com/

02:27 — Feedback – Get Published Episode 31 – A Chat with Author, Podcaster & DMP Art Director Alex White (continued)

• Let’s talk about writing merit badges
  • http://nerdmeritbadges.com
  • http://www.boyscoutstore.com/spoof-custom-patches/
• Email feedback at getpublishedpodcast dot com with your comments or call the voiceline at (206) 203-2031

05:48 — Promos: Murder at Avedon Hill Amazon Rush

http://pgholyfield.com – a little late for the rush, but you can still get PG’s book on Amazon.com

08:18 — Get Published Episode 31 – A Chat with Author, Podcaster & DMP Art Director Alex White (continued)

Mike and Alex talk about writing, podcasting and the role of an Art Director

http://www.thegearheart.com/

41:51 — Promos: Scott Roche is on Smashwords

http://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/ScottRoche

43:30 — Closing

Let me know what you think and definitely use the voicemail line to your heart’s content!

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