The Indie Dependent Podcast (With Indie Authors Amara Wynn & LJ Langdale)
The Indie Dependent Podcast is your go-to space for real, unfiltered conversations about writing and self-publishing. Hosted by Indie Authors Amara Wynn & LJ Langdale, this podcast dives into everything from book marketing, social media, hot topics, advice, and book reviews. Whether you're a new writer or a self-published author, we have conversations that cut through the noise. We talk about what's working, what's not, and what nobody else is saying. No gatekeeping, Just 2 chaotic best friends with an ocean between us, talking, laughing, an occassional bad word or three, and hoping to keep things interesting! Music by: https://www.instagram.com/dbc.guitar.stylings/ https://www.tiktok.com/@dbc.guitar.stylings?lang=en Amara Wynn: Amara Wynn: Website: https://amarawynn.com/ Instagram: / author.amara.wynn Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G634VFFN Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0B5wwI9... LJ Langdale: Website: https://www.ljlangdale.com/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/ljlangdale/ Amazon Link: www.amazon.com/Sir-control-becomes-surrender-power/dp/B0G3W8N5DY/ Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/book/show/244241136
Episodes
Today we talk about Wynn & Wynter Media Group, LLC. And we want to help Indie Authors get audiobooks at a reasonable rate, and payment plans! With many more services to come!
Today's readings are from:
Holly Payne-Strange: Every Last Bone
and
Dodge Merrin: Echoes of Darkness (Rising Shadows Book 1)
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Today we talk about how we talk about how to write your story! In particular, our hope is by the end, you should have a practical way to decide whether to write the scene, summarize it, skip it, or deliberately withhold it. And how many copies mean you are successful, by Trad Publishing Standards??
Today's readings are from:
C.D. Waring: Duality Of Hearts: Only Ever You (High School With Daniel & Tyler Book 2)
Today we talk about Book Drama - Internet Trolls filling out ARC reader forms...and do authors support other authors out of obligation?
Today's Page Read is from:
Tempesta March: Postcards from Bluebell
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Amara Wynn:
LJ Langdale:
Today we talk about how we talk about an author who apparently reacted badly to getting a bad review for her book from an ARC reader. AND Would you feel okay telling an indie author that their book is NOT ready for publication?
Today's readings are from:
Tamara S. Harker: The Fruit of War: Stone and Flesh Book 1
Amazon - Instagram - Website
and
Lauren Ennis: A Boy’s Best Comrade
Amazon - Instagram - Website
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Today's episode talks about a serious topic. Last week we discussed a professor who was accused of plagiarism has recently passed away. We wanted to talk about how accusations differ from criticism, what happens to authors who are accused of things without proof, and what you can do if it happens to you.
We also discuss the Influencer who wants to charge $1000 for book reviews. Is he right or wrong...in our opinion?
Today's readings ...
Today we talk about how we should price our books as Indie Authors. What constitutes our pricing. And is Kindle Unlimited Worth it? Do we feel like we HAVE to use Amazon?
Today's readings are from:
Jessicca Jesinghuas: Desolation Gulch
Amazon - Instagram - Website
and
Alice Langholt: The PING Anthology
Amazon - Instagram - Website
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Today's podcast audio may sound different, we used a new editing tool. Let us know!
Today we talk about an author who had a book deal cancelled because of AI allegations...again. We also discuss Book Signings, Events for Authors, and Conventions and the costs involved. And we have decided to take a little break on the bad drama for a bit and talk about Book Recs from us!
Today's readings are from:
Christina King: Lavender: The Midnigh...
Today, we talk about Indie Authors and writing within their Niche? Is it detrimental? Or beneficial? AND, should bigger Authors comes after smaller authors on social media? And the importance of Beta Readers!
Our readings are from:
Angela Rush: Unloaded: Invictus Securities Book 3
And
Stephen Jarocki: A Mage's Mentor (Ucksil's Folly Book 1)
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In today’s episode, Amara and LJ discuss Marketing Scams that Indie Authors face on a regular basis!
Today’s readings are from: John Bromfield: Tides of Resilence: Beyond the Wave
and Natash Hughes Smith: Illusions of Power
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Today's podcast is a bit different. Not only do we discuss an upcoming book that discusses Nazis, we also discuss an experience Amara has dealt with recently. She discusses loss, grief, and mental health. And we discuss what Indie Authors should do if there is an AI accusation.
Today's Readings come from:
LJ Langdale - Before Her Armor
and
Act One – The Story So Far! By George Kavanagh Amazon Instagram
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Today we talk about: Book Drama - The Fyre Fest of Book Retreats, Rihanna Teixeira, BookTok, and marketing books, and how best to market your book if you are an Indie Author.
Today's reading is from SC Garrett: Keystone (Blue Thom Book 3)
and
Jules Dalla-Libera: That One Small Spark (Into Shadows Book 1)
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Today we talk about several interesting topics! A school in England that bans books, book banning, censorship, and should authors get a website! Today’s readings are from:
Dreams of Verdure (Ndesa Book 1) by David Pariseau
And
The Red Harbinger by Sofia Mihelic
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Amara Wynn:
Today, we talk about TAXES for INDIE AUTHORS – Drama in the Memoir World….and a Random Tangent on TV (Sons of Anarchy, Yellowstone, and Walking Dead)
Our First read today is from:
Adel Zachario: Queen Karlina of Necassium (Kingdoms Book 1)
Our second read is from: Rei Marie: Refreshing – Which is on Kindle Unlimited (LJ was wrong)
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What if Game of Thrones was written by a woman? Men writing romance novels? And threads and the negativity there.
Today’s readings are from: Decimus: The Wolf of Rome (Tales from the Gathering Book 2) by Gabriel Garcia
And
In Ice We Steel: Rebellions aren’t born. They are Forged (Rise of Kerti Book 1) by Ayleen K. Kyrstin
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Today we discuss DRAMA! Can you trademark a bookish phrase? Copyrights and Trademarks! Today’s readings: Ria Jane: Fruit Fairy: Origin of the World (Fruit Fairy World)
And
A.J. Blaze: Wreck Me
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Amara Wynn:
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Today we talked about Book Drama (B&N allowing AI), AI Book Covers, Paying for Advertising, and why we fail social media!
Today’s Readings are from: Joseph L Licari: Mia's Marvelous Farm Adventure: Mia and Her Mouse Friends Discover Homophones
And Kaitel Burch: Hawaiian Hearts
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Today’s Podcast, we talk about Book Drama (Selling ARCs), Audio Books, ACX, Narrators, and tips for Indie Authors!
Today’s readings are from:
BB Moonvale: Hers to Follow (Centuries of Darkness Book 1)
Cindy Lecaille: The Cost of a Perfect Dream
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Today we talk about quite a few things!
- Spouses not reading our books
- Murder?
- BookCon Drama
- Pen Names
- Shadow Daddies
- And Tips for Authors/Readers
Today's readings:
Spells for Surviving a Haunted Childhood by Barbara Latinka
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hauntedchildhoodspells/
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Spells-Surviving-Haunted-Childhood-Parts-ebook/dp/B0FKYRTZBP
And
The Source of Strife by Alex Arch
Instagram: https://www.i...
Mandy Jane Kennick: Riley Asks About Autism
Leslie Lee Sanders: Ready to Listen?: A spiritual self-help memoir
Music by DBC Guitar Stylings
Amara Wynn:
Website: http://www.amarawynn.com
Amazon :https://open.spotify.com/show/0B5wwI90mzv3yqRGJXMc3h
Linktree :https://linktr.ee/amarawynn
LJ Langdale:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ljlangdale/
Website: https://www.ljlangdale.com/
Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/...
Today we talk about Reviews and different sites that Authors use to get reviews. We discuss the pros and cons of being a faceless vs. seen author on Social Media, and is there a way to stand out!
Today's readings are from:
S.C. Garret
https://www.amazon.com/Desert-Rose-Blue-Thom-Book-ebook/dp/B0GR71155N
https://www.instagram.com/bluethomseries/
Vanessa Kingsley:
https://www.amazon.com/Promising-Justice-Reapers-Book-1-ebook/dp/B0DX8M9CZT
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