Equestrian Author Spotlight Podcast

Episode 83: On Riding Cross-Country Solo, Following Your Calling & Presence with Melissa A. Priblo Chapman

Episode 83: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books, then you are in the right place!
 
In this week's episode, you'll meet Distant Skies: An American Journey on Horseback Author Melissa A. Priblo Chapman. You'll learn ...
 
What inspired Melissa, at 23 years old, to embark on a solo cross-country horseback journey that would span over 2,600 miles, beginning in New York State and ending in California with no cell phone, no GPS, no support following with supplies.
How Melissa approached writing her memoir, Distant Skies: An American Journey on Horseback. The book is part American road trip, part coming-of-age adventure, and part uncommon love story.
And MUCH more!
Episode show notes: https://www.carlykadecreative.com/podcast.html
 
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Episode 82: On Writing Short Stories, Launch Strategies & Instagram Relationships with Sarah Hickner

Episode 82: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books, then you are in the right place!
In this week's episode, you'll meet Stories from the Barn Aisle Author Sarah Hickner. You'll learn ...
What inspired Sarah's collection of short stories about her horse adventures and how she structures her short stories for showing and not telling.
How to reach readers using a book launch team. Sarah shares her entire launch strategy, which landed her in multiple Amazon bestseller categories when her book debuted.
Why building relationships on Instagram works. Sarah developed a Stories from the Barn Aisle Youth Writing Contest in collaboration with StreamHorseTV because she developed a relationship with them on Instagram.
And MUCH more!
Episode show notes: https://www.carlykadecreative.com/podcast.html
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Episode 81: On Nailing Your Novel, Finding Blind Spots & Artistic Integrity with Roz Morris

Episode 81: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books, then you are in the right place!
In this week's episode, you'll meet Roz Morris. She's a writer, journalist, fiction editor and the author of the Nail Your Novel series for writers. You'll learn ...
How to nail your novel and see blind spots. Roz shares advice on how to write and publish with artistic integrity.
How Roz transitioned to writing under her own name after selling over 4 million copies as a ghostwriter.
Why it is important to trust the process when self-doubt and writer anxiety sneaks in.
And MUCH more!
Episode show notes: https://www.carlykadecreative.com/podcast.html
 
Want a free guide to secrets of horse book authors? Gallop over to https://www.carlykadecreative.com/wisdom.html and join the Equestrian Author Spotlight email list to have the author advice resource delivered instantly to your inbox.

Episode 80: On Hollywood Lessons Learned, Working with Illustrators & Gratitude with Evan Archerd

Episode 80: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books, then you are in the right place!
In this week's episode, you'll meet Evan Archerd. You'll learn ...
How lessons learned working in Hollywood as a screenwriter and songwriter helped Evan with the writing of his book Anna and the Pink Pony.
What aspiring children’s book authors need to know about working with an illustrator.
How Evan turned a tragic event into a journey of gratitude and creativity after he and his daughter saved their animals from a wildfire.
And MUCH More!
Episode show notes: https://www.carlykadecreative.com/podcast.html
Want a free guide to secrets of horse book authors? Gallop over to https://www.carlykadecreative.com/wisdom.html and join the Equestrian Author Spotlight email list to have the author advice resource delivered instantly to your inbox.

Episode 79: On Letting Go of Perfection, Vulnerability & The Art of the Pitch with Lisa Whalen

Episode 79: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books, then you are in the right place!
In this week's episode, you'll meet Lisa Whalen who teaches composition, creative writing, literature, and journalism You'll learn ...
What inspired her to pen her memoir Stable Weight: A Memoir of Hunger, Horses, and Hope and how she got the words on the page.
How managing an eating disorder and depression led Lisa to the saddle, which helped her develop vulnerability and learn to let go of perfection.
Why it is important to understand your audience and purpose in order to tailor your message when pitching your book.
And MUCH more!
Episode show notes: https://www.carlykadecreative.com/podcast.html
Want a free guide to secrets of horse book authors? Gallop over to https://www.carlykadecreative.com/wisdom.html and join the Equestrian Author Spotlight email list to have the author advice resource delivered instantly to your inbox.

Episode 78: On Investing in Your Dreams, Children's Book Production & Distribution with Lorie List

Episode 78: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books, then you are in the right place!
In this week's episode, you'll meet children's book author Lorie List. You'll learn ...
How to independently produce a quality children's book including writing, illustrating, design, printing, and distribution. Lorie takes us through her entire process!
Why it is so important to invest in your dreams and change your mindset about that initial investment.
What Lorie does to distribute her books from Amazon Advantage to approaching bookstores.
And MUCH More!
Episode show notes: https://www.carlykadecreative.com/podcast.html
Want a free guide to secrets of horse book authors? Gallop over to https://www.carlykadecreative.com/wisdom.html and join the Equestrian Author Spotlight email list to have the author advice resource delivered instantly to your inbox.

Episode 77: On Intriguing Interiors, Choosing Fonts & Back Matter Best Practices with Natalie Keller Reinert

Episode 77: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books, then you are in the right place!
 
In this week's episode, Natalie Keller Reinert returns to the show for a special two-part interview series on book production. In the first conversation, we took a deep dive into all things cover design. This week, we discuss interior design best practices. You'll learn ...
 
Why it's important for independent authors to educate themselves. The know-how to create a beautifully formatted eBook and print edition of your book doesn’t come overnight.
Advice on formatting the interior of your books from font choice to white space as well as things to consider when creating your back matter.
Why thoughtful series development from plot to book design is so important and why Natalie made the decision to go exclusive vs. wide with her book distribution.
And MUCH more!
Episode show notes: https://www.carlykadecreative.com/podcast.html
 
Want a free guide to secrets of horse book authors? Gallop over to https://www.carlykadecreative.com/wisdom.html and join the Equestrian Author Spotlight email list to have the author advice resource delivered instantly to your inbox.

Episode 76: On Captivating Covers, Image Licensing & Writing Book Blurbs with Natalie Keller Reinert

Episode 76: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books, then you are in the right place!
 
In this week's episode, Natalie Keller Reinert returns to the show for a special two-part interview series on book production. In this first conversation, we take a deep dive into all things cover design. Next week, we'll discuss interior design best practices. In this first episode, you'll learn ...
 
About common traps authors fall into after they have finished their manuscript and the importance of editing and advanced readers.
Book cover best practices from the front to the back and things to consider when writing your back of book blurb.
How to choose book cover imagery and make sure it's licensed properly.
And MUCH more!
Episode show notes: https://www.carlykadecreative.com/podcast.html
 
Want a free guide to secrets of horse book authors? Gallop over to https://www.carlykadecreative.com/wisdom.html and join the Equestrian Author Spotlight email list to have the author advice resource delivered instantly to your inbox.

Episode 75: On Celebrity Ghostwriting, Co-Authoring a Series & Trusting Stagnant Times with Rennie Dyball

Episode 75: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books, then you are in the right place!
In this week's episode, you'll meet Rennie Dyball — author, celebrity ghostwriter, and editorial manager for The Plaid Horse. You'll learn ...
How working at a popular magazine prepared Rennie for the work she does now. Rennie is an experienced author, collaborator, and former 15-year staffer at People.
What it's like to be a co-author on a book series. Rennie writes the Show Strides novel series, published by The Plaid Horse, with Piper Klemm.
Advice for creatives on embracing the quiet periods when our muse feels stagnant and the ideas don't seem to come.
And MUCH More!
Episode show notes: https://www.carlykadecreative.com/podcast.html
Want a free guide to secrets of horse book authors? Gallop over to https://www.carlykadecreative.com/wisdom.html and join the Equestrian Author Spotlight email list to have the author advice resource delivered instantly to your inbox.

Episode 74: On The Bookstore for Horse Lovers, Reuniting with a Horse & Self-Care with Heather Wallace

Episode 74: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books, then you are in the right place!
 
In this week's episode, Heather Wallace of The Timid Rider returns to the show. You'll learn ...
 
How the heart horse from Heather's past (and a big part of her book Confessions of a Timid Rider) re-entered her life!
About The Bookstore for Horse Lovers and what inspired her to create this unique space for writers and readers of horse books.
Why self-care and time management are important skills to hone for busy entrepreneurs. Heather shares how she handles being an author, a freelance writer, a blogger, a podcaster, an animal bodywork business, a horse owner, a mother and now manages The Bookstore for Horse Lovers.
And MUCH More!
Episode show notes: https://www.carlykadecreative.com/podcast.html
 
Want a free guide to secrets of horse book authors? Gallop over to https://www.carlykadecreative.com/wisdom.html and join the Equestrian Author Spotlight email list to have the author advice resource delivered instantly to your inbox.