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 Publishing and book marketing how-to with examples hosted by author and book marketer, Claudine Wolk. Includes interviews with authors who share their marketing successes. Marketing tips that get books seen and sold!

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  • YA Novel "Mouth Shut Head Down" Takes Coercive Control Of Our Kids Head On

    YA Novel "Mouth Shut Head Down" Takes Coercive Control Of Our Kids Head On
    Jan 28 2026
    Mouth Shut Head Down is a new, young adult novel that released today. It is already sporting a #1 New Releases in Teen & Young Adult Alternative Family Fiction on Amazon! That ranking is not surprising considering the time and attention the author Geraldine Donaher has given the subject matter - child sex trafficking and coercive control. The subject is heavy and uncomfortable but it is reality and the more we know about it as parents and citizens the better chance we have of saving our 12 to 15 year olds from it. Our children need to know that if they are in a coercive control (sex trafficked) relationship, that there is hope - that they have agency and autonomy.Geraldine Donaher researched the subject of sex trafficking for six years before she attempted to a write this non-salacious, ya story about it. If kids read it and recognize it, that can learn how to stay away from it or get out of it, that they are not alone! Mouth Shut Head Down tells the story of two girls, Allee and Tanaya, who live in Philadelphia. Through their story, Donaher illustrates how coercive control can happen, what it looks like, what the warning signs are and how kids can use their agency and autonomy to get out. This is not a guess at what goes on in our very own American neighborhoods, it’s a very real, very frightening reality that society as a whole is finally learning about.***For the writers writing about sensitive material, Gerri discusses her use of sensitivity readers***Geraldine invites listeners/readers who are interested to join her at her book launch at Immaculata University this Sat, Jan 31st from 2:00 to 5:00. Please email Gerri at gerridonaher@gmail.com for more information and to reserve a seat. ***Call to Action *** Also, if you would like to see Mouth Shut Head Down in your child’s school library, send a note to Geraldine’s Publisher at Parisian Phoenix Publishing - a popular demand push will get it there! Angel Ackerman at angel@parisianphoenix.com.Resources Mentioned in the Podcast:Covenant HouseSoul Survivor Ink Organization Clover Tattoo in Lancaster, PA - @Clovertattoopa (Instagram)Geraldine Donaher Website with more informationGerri’s first novel, Still (a Claudine favorite)Sign Up For Gerri’s Substack Newsletter: The Writer’s Flashlight~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Claudine stuff:Thank you for listening to this podcast episode!*** Upgrade Your Subscription to get every one of my Substack Posts & Podcast episodes in your mailbox! Check out the goodies that you receive with a paid subscription (book marketing plan, book marketing map and much more..)*** Please take a minute to rate the podcast - we want to spread this help and encouragement for authors and more ratings will help us get there!If you know a writer or an aspiring writer, please share the podcast episode to help them with their dreams of getting successfully published. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit claudinewolk.substack.com/subscribe
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    46 min
  • How Do YOU Get “COZY”?

    How Do YOU Get “COZY”?
    Dec 12 2025
    In today’s podcast episode, I replay an interview that I recorded over the phone with best-selling author and actress Isabel Gillies back in 2020. Gillies had come out with her fourth book, a non-fiction book titled Cozy: The Art of Arranging Yourself in the World – A Wise and Inspiring Manifesto for Authentic Living and True Comfort. In the phone interview (forgive the less than perfect quality), Isabel harkens back to the reason that she was compelled to write the book. When you’re looking for inspiration for your next project think of this interview and the ways that your everyday life can lead you to your next great book idea.More Isabel Gillies Tidbits and Book Advice for Authors* Isabel Gillies wrote two unputdownable memoirs about the collapse of her first marriage. One titled Happens Every Day and one titled A Year And Six Seconds. I was riveted by both books and reached out to her for an interview. Isabel responded to my email and even though she had no clue who I was she agreed to an interview. The lesson here is … ask! Shots on Goal, right? You have to take a shot to score.* Isabel played Kathy Stabler, the wife of Elliot Stabler on Law and Order: Special Victims Unit. She recently had a return appearance on the show that you can see here.* Isabel also wrote a young adult titled Starry Night and continues to write.* In the interview, we chat about Isabel’s book Cozy. I reached out to Isabel’s publisher for a galley of the book, a pre-publication copy of the book for media and reviewers and loved the book. The publisher also agreed to send me out a copy of the hardcover version of the book when it released. The cover on the final copy of the book is absolutely gorgeous. I believe Isabel’s friend designed it for her. It sits on my coffee table to this day. (See Pic Above). Below is a picture of the galley. * Fun fact. I was reminded of Isabel Gillies recently after reading The Golden Couple by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen, one of the books that I featured on my Substack post titled, Seven Books: Which One Will Win? At the end of The Golden Couple, which I loved, the authors published an interview where they were asked their favorite books. Sarah Pekkanen shared It Happens Every Day as one of her favorites and I was reminded of my interview with its author, Isabel Gillies. Thanks to Isabel Gillies for the interview!Finally, what do you find cozy? Claudine stuff:Thank you for listening to this podcast episode. Please share it or leave a review, it helps to spread the word to other authors. Upgrade Your Subscription to receive access to Tangible Resources to help you promote your books!Check out the resources that you receive with a paid subscription to this Substack. (book marketing plan, book marketing map, book marketing folder system). Plus, as a founding member you will get the pdf downloads AND a paperback copy of my book, Get Your Book Seen And Sold, written with publisher, Julie Murkette!If you know a writer or an aspiring writer, please share the post to help them with their dreams of getting successfully published. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit claudinewolk.substack.com/subscribe
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    33 min
  • Jane Friedman Wants YOU to Get Published and Sell Books

    Jane Friedman Wants YOU to Get Published and Sell Books
    Jul 24 2025
    Our guest today is the publishing and writing Firebrand Jane Friedman! Jane Friedman has spent 25+ years working in the publishing industry, with a focus on business reporting and author education. Her book, The Business of Being a Writer, now in its second edition, is used as a classroom text by many writing and publishing degree programs. Publishers Weekly said that it is “destined to become a staple reference book for writers and those interested in publishing careers.’’Jane served as the editor of every writer’s “magazine bible,” Writers Digest. Her influence and insight earned her the Publishing Commentator of the Year Award from Digital Book World in 2023, and her expertise is regularly featured in major media outlets.Jane writes two popular newsletters for authors and publishing industry professionals - we talk about them in the interview - The Bottom Line and Electric Speed where she provides nuanced market intelligence and useful tools to thousands of authors and industry professionals. The newsletter was awarded Media Outlet of the Year in 2020.You can find Jane at her website JaneFriedman.comJane’s upcoming class on September 25th at 1:00 PM is Effective Book Marketing For Any Author class with Writers Digest University In this podcast interview, Jane shares/mentions:* not oft-cited ways to get published: small press, university press, etc. (‘keep your options open, know your options)* The AWP - Association of Writers & Writing Programs - the largest gathering of writers in the country * Reframing the business side of writing for authors to make is more imaginative - this was actually mind-blowing to me!* ‘Literary Citizenship’ what it means and how it can bolster book promotion efforts - this is also a great idea and so simple I wish I had thought of it!* Booktok? Yea or Nay or Maybe* Why Book Promotion is a Long-Game* Jan Yager is the name of the author I mention whose book, When Friendship Hurts: How to Deal with Friends Who Betray, Abandon, or Wound You got new life by the publisher years after its original release.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Claudine stuff:Thank you for listening to this podcast episode!*** Upgrade Your Subscription to get every one of my Substack Posts & Podcast episodes in your mailbox! Check out the goodies that you receive with a paid subscription (book marketing plan & book marketing map). Plus, with a founding member subscription you get the downloads AND a paperback copy of my book, Get Your Book Seen and Sold, written with publisher, Julie Murkette!*** Please take a minute to rate the podcast - we want to spread this help and encouragement for authors and more ratings will help us get there!If you know a writer or an aspiring writer, please share the podcast episode to help them with their dreams of getting successfully published. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit claudinewolk.substack.com/subscribe
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    39 min
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