Matthew Felix's Blog, page 3
November 10, 2022
Two authors, two events
THIS SUNDAY, 11/13, David Downie and I will be at Book Passage Bookstore & Cafe in Corte Madera at 4:00, when I'll interview him about the second mystery in his Daria Vinci series, ROMAN ROULETTE, which Kirkus called, "a wonderfully detailed treat."
THURSDAY, 11/17, we'll be at Mechanics' Institute, talking about our shared love of the Mediterranean and its place in and importance to our work.
Join us for one, join us for both!
More info:
BP event: https://bit.ly/3A0vopQ
MI event: https://bit.ly/3teW6ra
October 7, 2022
Looking forward to this Saturday!
THIS SATURDAY, OCT 8!
Looking forward to learning, networking, and presenting at the Sonoma County Writers Conference at the Finley Community Center in Santa Rosa, sponsored by Redwood Writers.
I'll be talking podcasting for writers, just one of many worthwhile sessions on all aspects of writing and publishing. Hope you can join us!
July 5, 2022
Graham Robb Interview!
Vive la France!
Thurs, 7/14 @ 11 a.m. (online)
As much as I have my sights set on the San Francisco Writers Conference, thanks to our beloved Book Passage Bookstore & Cafe, I have something else to look forward to this month!
On July 14 - Bastille Day, no less! - I have the honor of interviewing Graham Robb about his fascinating, thoroughly enjoyable new book FRANCE: AN ADVENTURE HISTORY, aptly described as "a wholly original history of France, filled with a lifetime’s knowledge and passion."
Watch live and order book here: https://bit.ly/3OMMtsS
Join us for what is sure to be an engaging conversation of interest to anyone with a passion for France!
May 20, 2022
Tomorrow!
Beyond thrilled to be asked by intrepid and trailblazing traveler and travel writer Elaine R. Lee to join her onstage at the Bay Area Travel and Adventure Show, Saturday, May 21.
Elaine is giving a "Travel Writing 101" talk, and she has asked me to share some thoughts on marketing, e.g., considerations for new writers for developing their brands and platforms.
Event keynote speakers include Peter Greenberg, Patricia Schultz, and Rudy Maxa. If you've ever wondered about getting into travel writing, join us!
April 23, 2022
Podcasting Master Class
Honored and excited to be asked to teach a Podcasting for Writers master class at this year’s San Francisco Writers Conference! Register now here. Details as follows…
When: Sunday, July 24, 2:00 - 5:00
Title: Podcasting for Writers: How and Why to Make Podcasting Essential to Your Platform
Price: $119
Description:
As the world of podcasting has gotten bigger and bigger, it has become more and more essential for writers looking to promote themselves and their work.
But how to make podcasting part of your author platform?
Whether you’re curious about the ins and outs of being a guest or everything you need to know to start your own podcast, this class takes you behind the scenes with former San Francisco Writers Conference Program Podcast Director and Host Matthew Félix. Matthew shares what he and other hosts look for in guests, and he dispels the myth that producing a podcast requires advanced technical expertise and cost-prohibitive equipment. He demystifies podcasting and shows you how and why you can—and should—leverage this dynamic, expanding medium to build and boost your author platform.
You will learn how to:
Find and secure guest spots on podcasts
Be an ideal guest before, during, and after an appearance
Develop your own podcast, including your show concept, format, title, logo, and music
Set up your podcast on hosting platforms, on iTunes, and in podcast directories
Produce podcast episodes from start to finish, from preparation to recording, editing, publishing, and promotion
Conduct a great interview
Get even more out of your efforts by including video as part of your offering
Think outside the box to leverage podcasting in other creative ways
During the class, Matthew will also produce a start-to-finish example podcast episode, providing you with a practical, real-time demonstration of many of the principals, platforms, and applications discussed in the session. By the end, you will have a comprehensive understanding of podcasting fundamentals and how to take full advantage of this exciting medium to promote yourself and your work.
This class is for any writer curious about how and why to make podcasting an integral part of their author platform, whether as a guest, a host, or both.
Register now here!
March 16, 2022
See you in the Green Room!
Honored and excited to be asked to host the Green Room at this year’s 2022 Bay Area Book Festival!
This year’s festival will be held in person for the first time since 2019, and it will feature authors from all over the world: from Berkeley to the rest of the U.S., the Middle East, Africa, South America, and Europe.
Indoor author programs will fill multiple Downtown Berkeley venues. The Outdoor Fair, with at least one large adult program stage, a robust children’s area, and a couple hundred exhibitors and food vendors, will take over Martin Luther King, Jr. Civic Center Park.
Get you tickets starting April 8!
Lots more about the festival here.
February 21, 2022
Brentwood Literary Stroll
Join me Sunday, April 3, when I’ll be presenting at Brentwood Library's annual Literary Stroll.
Ten authors will be at different locations in downtown Brentwood where they will give a short presentation and show their books. There will also be three children's authors in the Community Room at the Brentwood Library. Refreshments will be available at all locations. Participants will check in in front of the library at 104 Oak Street or at the corner of First and Oak Street. They will receive a wrist band and a program with the schedule, which lasts from 1:00 to 4:00.
This event is presented by the Friends of the Brentwood Library and supported by a City of Brentwood Economic Development Grant.
Hope to see you there!
February 7, 2022
IT'S A WRAP!!!
🎙 AND IT'S A WRAP!!!
(Not for good; just for this phase with me at the helm!)
🎧 I have had such an amazing time doing the San Francisco Writers Conference podcast (🎧: https://bit.ly/3HBVEbR 📺: https://bit.ly/3uunaVa) over the past year!
As 2022 unfolds, however, other projects—not the least of which being finding a home for my own forthcoming book—are pulling me in new directions. Those of you who might have watched/listened to my wonderful conversation with Lee Kravetz already know that was my last regular episode on the podcast.
Infinite thanks to Conference Director Laurie McLean for the opportunity, as well as to Elisabeth Kauffman for her unwavering, invaluable support and Linda Lee for ensuring all was well on the back end.
Many thanks, too, to each and every one of my guests. I not only appreciated your time, but I learned so much and was so inspired by all of you. Thank you.
Last but far from least, a heartfelt thank you to every one who has listened to and watched the show. The numbers are way up from when we began, and it has been really gratifying to know so many enjoyed and no doubt benefited from our conversations as much as I did.
I look forward to continuing to collaborate with the conference in other ways, including as a speaker at July's rescheduled in-person event. Hope to see you there! (https://bit.ly/3rxHSBH)
Meanwhile, stay tuned for what's next for the podcast, and check out the highlights reel from the last year of our literary chats.
Thanks again,
Matthew
December 2, 2021
Afghanistan and Travel
Really looking forward to talking Afghanistan, travel writing, and travel in general with Diane LeBow and Maxine Schur, this Thursday, 12/2 at 6:00 Pacific, online and hosted by the Mechanics' Institute. Hope you can join us!
Register here!
October 6, 2021
Two Book Marketing Talks!
Tonight, 10/6 @ 6 p.m. Pacific!
Looking forward to sharing my approach to and experiences with book marketing at this free Mechanics' Institute virtual event, produced in partnership with San Francisco Writers Conference. Join us! Register here.
Tri-Valley Writers Conference (10/16)
The Tri-Valley Writers 2021 Conference on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at the Four Points by Sheraton in Pleasanton is a full-day event (8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.) on the art and business of writing. It will feature three tracks: Craft, Marketing, and Self-Publishing and New York Times bestselling author Rhys Bowen as the keynote speaker. More info and registration here.
A great opportunity to network with authors, marketers, and publishing innovators who share a passion for writing, in addition to yours truly, the presenter lineup includes: New York Times best-selling author Cara Black; author, TedX speaker, and She Writes Press publisher Brooke Warner; Fuse Literary co-founder and San Francisco Writers Conference Director Laurie McLean; Belize Writers Conference founder Joey Garcia; WordPress expert Linda Lee; and author and writing coach Jordan Rosenfeld. See you on the 16th!
