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July 31, 2023
The Black Herron: Episode 12
Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number twelve between Rachael Herron and I.
This is The Black Herron Episode twelve. Don’t forget, Patrons get early access to these episode an entire month early and then we air them on the podcast feeds the following month. If you’d like to hear them early you can join me on Patreon from as little as $2 right here.
To find out more about Rachael, you can listen to her show “How Do You Write” or visit her website.
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July 25, 2023
Celebrating 200 Episodes of The Rebel Author Podcast with Sacha Black and Rebels
A big thank you to all of my lovely patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
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July 18, 2023
199 Author Marketing Audit with Joe Solari
Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 199 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Joe Solari all about author marketing audits and systems.
In this episode we cover:
How to self audit your marketingThe importance of attention in the AI ageMarketing structures for author brand discoveryHow to retain readersValue extraction strategiesThis week’s question is: what’s the last book that blew you away?
Recommendation of the week is: The Diplomat (Netflix)
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Rebel of the Week is: Anonymous
If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com
1 new patron this week, welcome and thank you to Mage Prometheus. A big thank you to my existing patrons as well. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY KOBO WRITING LIFE
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July 11, 2023
198 From Indie Author to Six Figure Traditional Author with Julia Vee and Ken Bebelle
Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 198 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Julia Vee and Ken Bebelle all about their journey from indie authors to six figure trad authors.
In this episode we cover:
Advice for cowritingThe journey from indie to traditional publishingTips for working with agentsLessons learned about writing and business from the trad pathwayWorldbuilding and combining cultural experience with genre expectationsThis week’s question is: how do you rest?
Recommendation of the week is: Cinderella is Dead by Kalynn Bayron
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Rebel of the Week is: Emma-Jane
If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com
No new patrons, but a big thank you to my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
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July 4, 2023
197 Creative Screenwriting with Brock Swinson
Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 197 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Brock Swinson all about screenwriting and the lessons he’s learned from working with top industry professionals.
In this episode we cover:
Mistakes creatives make with their timeHow to be better at saying noDealing with self-sabbotageVoice creationWhat the infinite game is and how to play it betterThis week’s question is: what book has been on your TBR forever but you keep putting off?
Recommendation of the week is: Dark Lover by J.R. Ward
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Rebel of the Week is: Carrie in Virginia
If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com
No new patrons this week, but a big thank you to my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
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June 30, 2023
The Black Herron: Episode 11
Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number eleven between Rachael Herron and I.
This is The Black Herron Episode eleven. Don’t forget, Patrons get early access to these episode an entire month early and then we air them on the podcast feeds the following month. If you’d like to hear them early you can join me on Patreon from as little as $2 right here.
To find out more about Rachael, you can listen to her show “How Do You Write” or visit her website.
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If you like dark humour, learning through examples and want to create the best villains you can, then you’ll love Sacha Black’s guide to crafting superbad villains. Read 13 Steps to Evil today and start creating kick-ass villains.
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June 27, 2023
196 Work on Your Game with Dre Baldwin
Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 196 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Dre Baldwin all about how and why you need to work on your game.
In this episode we cover:
Cardio for the mindDiscipline and self-imposed deadlinesHow to be a fan of yourselfCombatting fearMental toughness and building resilienceThis week’s question is: what are you doing that’s exciting this summer?
Recommendation of the week is: Delilah Green Doesn’t Care by Ashley Herring Blake
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Rebel of the Week is: Liz
If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com
No new patrons this week, but a big thank you to my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
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June 25, 2023
A Game of Romance and Ruin is Out Now
Photo Credit: Kate Hennessy PhotographyI’m super excited to announce that A Game of Romance and Ruin is out now. This is the second book in my Girl Games series is FINALLY HERE! You can purchase and devour A Game of Romance and Ruin now!
There’s so much delicious spice in this book as well as:
Second chance romances Then and Now plots Opposites attract Revenge Found family Sapphic spice like no other Double agents
Book Blurb:
In a game of power, can love be the deadliest weapon?
Stirling Grey, legendary negotiator, is on a mission: to mend her broken heart and avenge its ruin.
Morrigan Lee, hidden princess and heir to the throne, is harbouring a dark secret.
For years, Stirling and Morrigan navigated the perilous games of power and politics, shared clandestine moments, and ultimately… fell in love…
Until a deal with fate forced them apart.
Photo Credit: Kate Hennessy PhotographyWhen the Queen sets a formidable challenge, Stirling and Morrigan are thrust into a treacherous labyrinth of danger.
The task?
Protect the kingdom from a terrifying threat or lose the crown forever.
But this is not a simple mission.
With the clock ticking, they’re going to have to trust each other…
And that’s not easy when their past is filled with betrayal.
It’s even harder when their hearts are entangled amidst the chaos.
Now, neither woman is sure if it’s the throne they want to rescue or a love they want to rekindle.
Two hearts, one kingdom, and a romance that could lead to their ruin… or just maybe their redemption.
This is a spicy lesbian fantasy romance with second chances, ruinous secrets, found family, a masquerade ball, a long con, and a love that could either shatter a kingdom or save it.
If you love fantasy romance, if you’re looking for a spicy sapphic romance you’re going to adore A Game of Romance and Ruin, GET IT NOW! It’s also free in KU: books2read.com/GRRR
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June 20, 2023
195 Selling Your Book Direct with Morgana Best
Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 195 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Morgana Best all about direct sales.
In this episode we cover:
How to start selling directTools and software for selling directCommon mistakes when selling directly from your websiteStrategies for driving traffic to your sitePricing for direct salesThis week’s question is: are you on track with goals this year?
Recommendation of the week is: A Game of Romance and Ruin by Ruby Roe
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Rebel of the Week is: Karen Heenan
If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com
2 new patrons this week, welcome and thank you to Danita Rambo and Angelica Andersson. A big thank you to my existing patrons as well. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY KOBO WRITING LIFE
Visit Kobo Writing Life here, read the Kobo Writing Life blog here, and listen to their podcast here.
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June 13, 2023
194 Learning from Your First Series with James Blatch
Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 194 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to James Blatch all about the lessons learned from your first series.
In this episode we cover:
Lessons learned during the writing journeyRebranding a seriesAudience building and marketing focusMoving into adjacent genresUsing TikTok to help sell booksThis week’s question is: What do you want readers to feel when they read your books?
Recommendation of the week is: The Cruel Prince series by Holly Black
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Honorary Rebel of the Week is: Eden’s Nan
If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com
1 new patron this week, welcome and thank you to Catherine Bellinger. A big thank you to my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
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