Open Book: Reading Between the Wines

In this chapter of Open Book, I’m joined by Ben Purkert, a celebrated author known for his debut novel 'The Men Can't Be Saved'. 

We discuss the themes of self-worth and identity in the context of job loss, drawing from the experiences of the novel's main character, Seth. Ben shares insights into the impact of branding and professional identity on individuals, his transition from poetry to novel writing, a...

In this chapter of Open Book, Carly Waters, a literary agent, talks about the multifaceted aspects of her work and insights into the publishing industry. Carly discusses her daily life balancing roles as a literary agent, podcast host, and writer. She emphasizes her commitment to educating authors about the industry and how every week brings new, varied tasks. Carly also touches on her client list, which is evenly divi...

In this chapter of Open Book, Tom Stefanuik, founder of SmallScreen, a global influencer management agency, joins me to talk about booktok and influencer marketing. 

Tom shares his journey starting with making YouTube videos in 2013, gradually building an audience and turning his passion into a full-time career. He discusses how content creation became a source of income, the importance of authenticity in ...

In this chapter of Open Book, I sit down with Rachel McRady, an Emmy award-winning writer and editor for Entertainment Tonight, discussing her debut novel, 'Sun Seekers'.

She shares about the inspiration drawn from her own family's experiences with dementia and how she interweaves her personal, professional, and creative worlds. 

Rachel also talks about her unique marketing approach for her bo...

In this chapter of Open Book, I sit down with one of my favorite fellow book enthusiasts, Steve Clair, known as the 'Millennial Broker', a brand builder, and founder of NDOband. 

Steve discusses his dedication to fostering relationships, continual growth, and helping others realize their goals. He also mentions his podcast, 'The Self Starters Show', and their network events as platforms to connect and educ...

In this episode of Open Book, bestselling author Kristy Woodson Harvey discusses her journey as a writer. She has over ten novels to her name and has received several accolades including the Lucy Bromlett Patterson Award for Excellence in Creative Writing. 

She shares her experience about hitting the New York Times best selling author list, the role of digital platforms such as blogs and social media in pr...

Welcome to the Open Book Podcast Chapter One! In this episode, we will dive into the world of social media for authors. As an author, it’s important to go beyond the bookshelf and connect with your readers on a daily basis. In this very first episode, we will explore why authors should embrace social media and how it can elevate their name and build notoriety with readers. 

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Dear fellow book enthusiast, join us as we explore the pathways to literary success and celebrate the magic of books together. 

 Open Book, a weekly podcast hosted by Jessica Sorentino, highlights insightful discussions, expert interviews, and insider secrets that ensures your book goes beyond the bookshelf, to where readers are—on social media. You will not only learn how to publish your book, but you’ll also discover...