Ready to Be Published
Ready to Be Published is the go-to podcast for aspiring authors, indie writers, and anyone curious about the publishing process. Each episode features interviews with book publishers, editors, and published authors who share real-world insights into traditional publishing, self-publishing, book marketing, and the writing journey. Learn how to write your book, find a publisher, avoid common mistakes, and promote your work like a pro. Whether you're just starting your manuscript or exploring how to publish your finished book, this podcast delivers expert advice, publishing tips, and writer motivation—all in one place.
Episodes
In this deeply moving episode, Vinnie sits down with Jeffrey Veatch, author of The Dyer Island Boys, to discuss the true-life inspiration behind his novel set off the coast of Maine. Veatch shares the remarkable story of a real island summer camp that shaped his writing, his journey from documentary filmmaker to novelist, and how collaboration brought his book to life—from cover design to interior layout and audiobook narration.
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In this episode of Ready to Be Published, Volossal Publishing founder Vinnie Corbo sits down with author Kyle S. Colgan to explore the making of his debut novel, Death by Culture Shock. Blending autobiographical fiction, grief, love, and cultural identity, Colgan shares how his background in filmmaking led him to prose—and why this deeply personal novel took five years to write.
The conversation dives into writing through grief, nav...
Immigrant Hearts and Literary Legacy: A Conversation with Catherine Gigante-Brown
In this heartfelt episode of the Ready to Be Published Podcast, host Vinnie Corbo of Volossal Publishing sits down with acclaimed author Catherine Gigante-Brown to explore the inspiration, structure, and impact of her latest novel, Immigrant Hearts.
Rooted in her own family’s Italian American immigrant history, Immigrant Hearts weaves a multigenerationa...
Author Maggie Zurowska (pronounced Zhoo-RAHV-ska) sits down with Vinnie Corbo from Volossal Publishing to share her journey from a free-range childhood in Poland’s mountains to the culture shock of New York City—and how that led to two candid books, Sex and Yoga and Behind My American Dream.
We talk about adventure vs. expectations, leaving a small town where everyone knows your family, working for the ultra-wealthy in the Hamptons,...
In this episode of Ready to Be Published, host Vinnie Corbo sits down with Chuck Redmen, author of the sharp, satirical novel Low Worm Diet. Together, they explore Chuck’s unique literary voice, the power of authentic dialogue, and the challenge (and joy) of writing for a thoughtful, discerning audience.
Chuck shares how his background in law and his passion for animal rights shaped his storytelling—and how his transition into actin...
Trilogies, Easter Eggs, and Indie Author Truths
Join Vinnie Corbo, publisher at Volossal Publishing, in this in-depth and heartfelt conversation with acclaimed author Catherine Gigante-Brown—the powerhouse behind The EL Trilogy. From unexpected beginnings to building a beloved fictional family across three decades of storytelling, Cathy shares her writing process, the evolution of her Brooklyn-based characters, and the power of stay...
In this heartwarming episode of Ready to Be Published, publisher Vinnie Corbo welcomes Claire Clement and Judy Aiston, co-authors of The Adventures of Molly the Beagle, a beautifully illustrated children’s book based on the true story of a mischievous, lovable rescue dog.
More than just a lighthearted story, this episode explores how two retired respiratory therapists—who worked on the front lines during the height of the COVID-19 p...
Author A.R. Baumann joins Vinnie Corbo in the Volossal Publishing studio for an intimate and unscripted conversation about her gritty and beloved character, Nick Noelle. From the genesis of the first two novels—Under a Cloud of Rain and Thicker Than Blood—to the upcoming third installment, this episode dives into the inspirations, personal experiences, and family influences that shaped Nick’s complex world.
A.R. shares candid storie...
In this episode of Ready to Be Published, publisher Vinnie Corbo talks with longtime Volossal author Catherine Gigante-Brown, a true DIY marketing powerhouse. Catherine shares practical, creative, and low-cost strategies for promoting your book—whether you're traditionally published, self-published, or somewhere in between.
Known for her Brooklyn-based literary fiction (The El, Brooklyn Roses, Better Than Sisters, and more), Catheri...
In this heartfelt episode of Ready to Be Published, publisher Vinnie Corbo sits down with Yael Adler, author of From Gypsy to Jersey: An Adoption Journey, to talk about her deeply personal experience as an adoptee who successfully found her birthmother — and wrote a powerful book about the journey.
Adopted from Romania at age two, Yael shares how her parents always kept the story of her adoption open and honest. But it wasn’t until ...
In this episode of Ready to Be Published, publisher Vinnie of Volossal Publishing sits down with author Bob Buchanan for an honest, thought‑provoking conversation about policing, public trust, trauma, and the realities of life behind the badge.
Bob, a former Westchester County police officer and EMT, shares firsthand experiences from his 10 years in law enforcement during the 1970s and early 1980s—including emotionally charged arres...
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