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đ§ Inside Scoop Live! â THE OFFICIAL PODCAST OF READER VIEWS â Thought-provoking conversations with indie and small press authors. Go beyond the book and meet the people behind the pagesâwhat drives them, what inspires them, and how their stories came to life.
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July 20, 2026
MRS. PAPADAKIS After five years of married life in a Cretan fishing villageâmilking goats, sidestepping village gossip, and contending with octopus in her refrigeratorâAmerican Carolyn Papadakis starts to wonder if she should return to the US.An unexpected visitor deepens her doubts, and a new friendship with a pair of traveling hippies draws Carolyn into risky choices. As her marriage teeters on the edge, Carolyn must decide between the life she created and the one she left behind.Full of humor and heart, Mrs. Papadakis paints a vibrant portrait of village life while exploring identity, belonging, and the challenge of building a life far from home. Perfect for readers drawn to literary fiction, cross-cultural life, and stories of identity and belonging. TOPICS OF CONVERSATION About Mrs. Papadakis: Florence shares why this is her most autobiographical book, drawn from her years living in a remote Cretan village after growing up in the New York area Two names, two identities: Carolyn in America, Karolina in Greece, and what it means to carry a different identity in each place The Plunge and the Pang: The names Karolina gives the feelings she can't push away, and why naming a feeling can be a way of keeping it at a distance Life in a Cretan village: Collecting snails after the rain, a mother-in-law who has watched plenty of foreign women come and go, and the moment the novelty wears off A shift in the storytelling: Why the final section moves from first person narration to journal entries, and what that change reveals about who Karolina is becoming ABOUT THE AUTHOR Florence Wetzel was born in Brooklyn, New York, and writes across a wide range of genres. Her books include the thriller The Woman Who Went Overboard, the Swedish mystery The Grand Man, the cozy mystery Dashiki, and the memoir Sara My Sara. She's also the author of Aspasia: A Novel of Suspense and Secrets, originally published alongside her newest book. In addition, she's written horror short stories, poetry, and memoir essays, and co-authored the autobiography of jazz clarinetist Perry Robinson. Her latest book is Mrs. Papadakis: A Novel of Crete and Choices, published in June 2026.  You can learn more about Florence Wetzel and her work at https://linktr.ee/FlorenceWetzel
July 13, 2026
EMAIL MARKETING FOR AUTHORS Youâve heard it a hundred times.Email marketing is the key to selling more books.So why havenât you started?Maybe it feels too technical. Too time-consuming. Too easy to mess up. Youâve got writing to do, and the idea of building a list, crafting automations, or sending emails just sounds exhausting.Youâre not alone. Most authors avoid email until itâs too late. But the truth is, it doesnât have to be that hard or take up all your time. Whether youâre starting from zero or rebuilding the right way, this book shows you how to grow your email list with purpose and keep your audience engaged for the long haul. TOPICS OF CONVERSATION About Email Marketing for Authors, and why Dale gave this topic its own book in the seriesKnowing exactly who you're writing for, and why "everyone" is the wrong answer Getting started from zero, even if you've never sent a marketing email Big list or good list, and why the number of subscribers isn't the number that matters Writing emails readers actually want to open, and what to say when you don't know what to say Earning from your list without pushing a single book sale Why Dale keeps writing for the authors who are where he once was, and what he'd tell anyone thinking about giving up ABOUT DALE L. ROBERTS Dale L. Roberts is a self-publishing advocate, award-winning author, and trusted voice in the indie publishing community. With over 50 titles and 40 literary awards to his name, Dale has established himself as a cornerstone of self-publishing success. His most recent book, Self-Publishing for New Authors, is an entrant for the 2025 Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction. As the founder of two YouTube channelsâDale L. Roberts, with over 103,000 subscribers, and the Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast, with over 16,000 subscribersâDale reaches hundreds of thousands of aspiring and seasoned authors worldwide. His videos, lauded for their honesty, relatability, and to-the-point delivery, have garnered over 6.8 million views and nearly 500,000 hours of watch time. Daleâs deep connections with industry leaders, including Amazon KDP, Draft2Digital, and Findaway Voices, make him a valuable resource for authors navigating the ever-evolving publishing landscape. As a Video Content Advisor for the Alliance of Independent Authors, heâs recognized for his innovative approach to content creation and author branding. Beyond his professional success, Daleâs journey is rooted in perseverance and passion. From self-publishing his first book on health and wellness in 2013 to overcoming early struggles through mentorship, Daleâs story inspires authors to achieve their dreams. A former personal trainer and professional wrestler, Dale now dedicates his time to writing, creating music, and sharing life with his wife and their two rare, all-white rescue cats, Auggie and Allie. âBeing an indie author is so much more than writing and publishing books. Itâs about making real human connections and an impact thatâll echo for generations to come.â â Dale L. Roberts CONNECT WITH DALE L. ROBERTS Website â http://selfpublishingwithdale.com YouTube â https://www.youtube.com/selfpublishingwithdale YouTube Podcast â https://www.youtube.com/@selfpubwithdale My Books â https://dalelinks.com/bookshelf Discord â https://dalelinks.com/discord Facebook â https://www.facebook.com/selfpubwithdale Twitter â https://twitter.com/selfpubwithdale TikTok â https://www.tiktok.com/@selfpubwithdale Instagram â https://www.instagram.com/selfpubwithdale/
July 6, 2026
THE GOOD SISTER When her mirror twin goes missing, Casey is led to a deadly paradise where no one escapes⌠Casey and Nora are mirror twins, identicalâsort of. Casey is right-handed, Nora is left-handed. Their moles sit on opposite cheeks. In terms of personality, they are also diametrically opposed. So, when her high-strung sister disappears after a fight with her husband, Casey shouldnât be as concerned as she is. Noraâs done it before. But this time, things feel different. Itâs a twin thing; Casey knows it in her bones. Something is terribly wrong. Casey hires private investigator who discovers that Noraâs been on the dark webâlured by an entity that calls itself Switzerland, promising to take away your pain and leave you in a state of eternal bliss, for a hefty fee. The trail leads to a luxury wellness retreat hidden in the Mexican jungle. Determined to find her sister before itâs too late, Casey poses as a resort guest and heads to Mexico to rescue her sister. As Casey digs deeper, she finds something far more sinister than she could have imagined, and itâs possible that neither of them will get out alive. TOPICS OF CONVERSATION About The Good Sister and the inspiration for the story The fascinating world of mirror twins, and the twin tuition that binds them Paradise in the Mexican jungle with something to hide What makes a true believer so terrifying Scaring readers without the gore What's Next for Bonnie Traymore ABOUT THE AUTHOR Bonnie Traymore writes twisty, award-winning, Amazon bestselling domestic and psychological thrillers that expose the dark truths beneath seemingly perfect lives. Her novels explore jealousy, infidelity, murder, and the impact of psychological disorders. You can learn more about Bonnie Traymore and her work at https://bonnietraymore.com GET THE BOOK: https://amzn.to/4fpbUzp CONNECT WITH BONNIE TRAYMORE! WEBSITE: https://bonnietraymore.com INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/bonnietraymore/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/bonnietraymore/
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