Podcast Summary – Episode 50: “Keywords and the Mysterious A10 Algorithm”

In this milestone 50th episode of Three Lesbians and a Pen, hosts Kimberly Todd, KC Luck, and Jamey Moody celebrate their podcast’s longevity with laughs, birthday wishes, and plenty of “hootie hoos.” Before diving into the main topic, they chat about National Sandwich Day, Halloween fun, sports blackouts, and exciting new book releases—Jamey’s Wishes Don’t Come True (Nov. 17) and KC’s holiday novella Everybody Needs a Hero at Christmas.

The main discussion centers on Amazon keywords and the updated “A10” algorithm, exploring how recent changes affect visibility and sales. The trio breaks down how Amazon now rewards outside traffic (from newsletters, Facebook, BookBub, etc.) more than internal ads, emphasizing the importance of consistent reader engagement, accurate metadata, and series read-throughs. They swap tips for effective keyword research using Publisher Rocket, reverse ASIN lookups, and matching real reader search language. They also note that strong, relevant titles and categories—like lesbian romance or sapphic fiction—still perform best.

Listeners’ texts and emails highlight favorite keywords (like “ice queen” and “sapphic thriller”) and share fun notes about Godzilla Day. The hosts close by teasing next week’s topic—pen names—and pose a listener question: Would you follow an author into a completely different genre under the same name, or prefer they use a new pen name?

A fun, informative episode mixing insightful indie publishing advice with the group’s trademark humor and camaraderie.

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In this lively episode, bestselling authors Kimberly Todd, K.C. Luck, and Jamey Moody catch up on birthdays, baseball, and bobbleheads before diving into this week’s topic—author websites. The trio discusses why every indie author needs a professional, user-friendly site and share their experiences using BookBub’s website builder as an easy, all-in-one option.

They cover best practices like adding newsletter sign-ups, keeping bios current, checking links, refreshing featured books, and avoiding excessive popups. The hosts also talk about blogs, selling direct, and other popular platforms like Squarespace. Listener messages spark conversations about website features readers love—like bonus content and behind-the-scenes details.

Next week, they’ll tackle an update on keywords and how to make them work for your books.

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In this lively episode of Three Lesbians and a Pen, hosts Kimberly Todd, K.C. Luck, and Jamey Moody catch up on personal updates—from Jamey’s upcoming trip to the Texas State Fair to KC's new book Darkness Rising releasing on her birthday. The trio shares plenty of laughs before diving into this week’s main topic: book pirating.

They discuss what piracy is, how pirated books are obtained, and the emotional and financial toll it takes on authors. They explain why many pirated sites are scams and encourage readers to avoid them. The conversation expands to the recent Anthropic AI copyright settlement, the importance of officially copyrighting books, and the growing role of AI in publishing.

Despite the challenges, the hosts emphasize resilience and passion for storytelling, reminding fellow authors to keep writing for the joy it brings. The episode closes with a listener question about maintaining writing motivation after illness and a preview of next week’s topic: author websites.

(Quote of the episode: “As long as I have a story and some characters in me, I’m gonna keep doing it.”)

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The hosts chat about queer representation in TV shows and movies, reminiscing about favorites like Gentleman Jack, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and Xena: Warrior Princess. They then discuss which of their own books they’d love to see adapted for the screen, from action-packed thrillers to Hallmark-style romances. The conversation shifts to their early publishing successes, crediting writing groups, Amazon ads, and supportive communities like I Heart LesFic. They also reflect on reader crushes, their own character favorites, and the honesty of writing intimate scenes. The episode closes with a preview of next week’s topic: book piracy.

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In Episode 46 of Three Lesbians and a Pen, hosts Kimberly Todd, K.C. Luck, and Jamey Moody chat about their weeks before diving into the topic of book promotions. They share personal updates, listener shoutouts, and industry news—like Amazon’s new KDP Select library option—then discuss the benefits and challenges of different promotional platforms, including I Heart SapphFic, Jae’s events, The Lesbian Review, Written Word Media, and BookBub. The authors highlight strategies for discoverability, the importance of community support, and tips for maximizing promotional opportunities in the sapphic romance niche.

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Episode 45 of Three Lesbians and a Pen dives into “Let’s Talk About Sex – Part Two.” Hosts Kimberly Todd, KC Luck, and Jamey Moody chat about everything from retreat experiences and broken teeth to the role of AI in healthcare, new book releases, and—most importantly—the pepper scale of sex scenes. Listener emails spark lively debate over what makes a scene one to five peppers, from emotional connection to toys, public places, BDSM, and beyond. With plenty of laughs, playful banter, and candid author insights, the trio keeps things spicy while exploring how heat, humor, and heart all shape sapphic romance.

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Episode 44 of Three Lesbians and a Pen celebrates the podcast’s one-year anniversary with plenty of laughs, behind-the-scenes stories, and updates on the hosts’ writing lives. Kimberly, KC, and Jamey share recent personal highlights—from KC finishing her highly erotic Route 69, Texas to Kimberly overcoming writer’s block and Jamey recovering from illness while preparing her latest “ice queen” romance. They reminisce about early recording mishaps, quirky pet and plant stories, listener feedback, and favorite past episodes—especially the sex scene and trope discussions. Looking ahead, they tease their next episode on “pepper levels” (heat ratings) in romance, inviting listeners to share what makes a five-pepper scene.

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In this lively episode, hosts Kimberly Todd, KC Luck, and Jamey Moody dive into all things audiobooks—how to create them, the costs involved, and whether they’re worth the investment for indie authors. KC announces her new erotica pen name, KC Night, while Jamey shares an update on her upcoming release If I Had a Wish, an ice queen sapphic romance. The trio also chats about the Netflix show The Hunting Wives, their favorite narrators, and the pros and cons of royalty share vs. paying narrators upfront. They candidly discuss how AI and market saturation are impacting audiobook and book sales in sapphic fiction, while reaffirming their love for storytelling. Listeners are invited to share favorite moments as the podcast approaches its one-year anniversary.

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