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Books, Business, & Mindset - A Podcast for Authors

Books, Business, & Mindset - A Podcast for Authors

De : Jen Graybeal Creative Coaching
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Running an author business is so much more than writing. Jen Graybeal (she/her) is a certified creativity coach, educator, and editor that has spent more than ten years helping authors create stories they are proud of and businesses that align with their individual vision of success. She empowers authors through encouraging feedback, collaborative problem solving, and gently-applied tough love. Visit her website for client testimonials at www.jengraybeal.com or follow her on the socials: @JenTheEditor.

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  • Write, Publish, Profit: Moni Boyce’s Playbook for Career Resilience

    Write, Publish, Profit: Moni Boyce’s Playbook for Career Resilience
    May 20 2026
    USA Today bestselling author, filmmaker, and poet Moni Boyce joins Jen to unpack what it takes to turn writing into a real, sustainable business. Moni traces her path from film producer to traveling nomad ghostwriter to full‑time indie author, sharing how she plans series that drive read‑through, builds a brand readers recognize, and balances creativity with smart marketing.Moni recommends courses worth paying for, and explains how to use newsletters, TikTok/BookTok, and ads strategically—without burning out. Moni also gets candid about time management, celebrating small wins, and why consistency doesn’t mean daily. Perfect for authors who want practical tactics and real‑world encouragement.What we cover:Making the move from film to fiction Series strategy that sells: building worlds for bingeable read‑throughNewsletter fundamentals that compound (and why you own this channel)Social media that works now: TikTok/BookTok, short video, and platform fitReality of paid ads, budgets, ROI, and why free might be best… for nowWhy every author needs a marketing allianceCourses and mentors worth the money Share this episode with a writer who needs a boost today! Make sure you’ve subscribed to the Books, Business, and Mindset podcast for great information each week. Where to find Moni Boyce onlineWebsite: https://moniboyce.comRedemption of the Heart by Moni Boyce: https://amzn.to/4nzwiRMAmazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/moniboyceBookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/moni-boyceGoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/moniboyceFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MoniBoyceWritesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/moniboycePinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/moniboyceTikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMJpAQjRV/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/moniboyce.bsky.socialLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/moniboyceThe Author Spotlight Podcast with Kenya Goree-Bell and Moni Boyce: https://open.spotify.com/show/6QmPbbAYYZkTCNoSVVtqpg?si=68a4730199e84ee7 Connect with Moni in person! She will be at the following events in 2026:Romance Book Day at the Vineyard - Lancaster, SC - June 6thRSJ Convention – Virtual – July 9-112026 Sexy and Sassy Signing - Richmond, VA - July 25thBeating Hearts Romance Book Festival - Suffolk, VA - August 15thBookMark Her - Huntsville, AL - Nov. 13th - 15th Links to resources and stuffDanja Pittman - https://danjatales.comBryan Cohen - https://learn.bestpageforward.netSkye Warren - https://www.authoradsintensive.comTheodora Taylor, non-fiction - https://7figurefiction.comBecca Syme - https://betterfasteracademy.comMargie Lawson: https://www.margielawson.com/Three Teams Every Author Needs – Aug 20, 2025 Episode of Jen’s Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6ZaQNMW6odLSJ3UEg2ozgB?si=0dfb2bef1aa04f19Daphne du Maurier Awards for Excellence in Mystery/Suspense: https://rwakissofdeath.org/kodcontest/The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas: https://amzn.to/4tNPNaX The Autobiography of Malcom X: As Told to Alex Haley by Malcom X and Alex Haley, Audiobook narrated by Laurence Fishburne: https://amzn.to/3PL7Q3sFrederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom by David W. Blight, Audiobook narrated by Prentice Onayemi: https://amzn.to/3PL7WYS Stillhouse Lake by Rachel Caine, Book 1 of the Stillhouse Lake Series: https://amzn.to/4unuTAuTheodora Taylor is the author of more than 70 romance novels! Here’s the link to her site so you can find your next favorite read: https://theodorataylor.com/reading-list/ About Moni BoyceMoni Boyce is a USA Today bestselling author of contemporary and paranormal romance, a filmmaker, and a poet. A world traveler and former producer, she now creates stories with heat, heart, and HEAs—full time.About Jen GraybealJen Graybeal (she/her) is dedicated to empowering authors through encouraging feedback, collaborative problem solving and gently-applied tough love. In eleven years of coaching, workshops, and editing projects, she has helped over a thousand authors create stories they are proud of and businesses that align with their individual vision of success. Jen is an award-winning mindfulness-trained Creativity Coach, and international speaker with a degree in English, an ever-expanding TBR pile, and a furball assistant that is usually on her lap. Visit her website for client testimonials at www.jentheeditor.com or follow her on social media: @JenTheEditor. Listen to the Books, Business & Mindset podcast, now available on all your favorite podcast apps. Work It: A 6- Week Coaching Intensive for Authors Information, Wait List Sign Up, testimonials: https://www.jentheeditor.com/work-it Where to find JenWebsite: https://www.jentheeditor.com/All the socials: @jentheeditorSubscribe to Jen's newsletter for Author Marketing and Mental Health tipshttps://www.jentheeditor.com/subscribe
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    1 h et 10 min
  • On Your Shoulders - A Mindful Moment

    On Your Shoulders - A Mindful Moment
    May 6 2026

    Today on the podcast, we are doing something a little bit different.

    We're going to take a couple of minutes for peace and stillness while Jen walk you through a mindfulness exercise. You can do this sitting at your desk, sitting on the couch, lying down on your bed, anywhere that is comfortable and your body feels supported.

    Work It: A 6- Week Coaching Intensive for Authors

    Information, Wait List Sign Up, testimonials: https://www.jentheeditor.com/work-it

    Where to find Jen

    Website: https://www.jentheeditor.com/
    All the socials: @jentheeditor

    Subscribe to Jen's newsletter for Author Marketing and Mental Health tips

    https://www.jentheeditor.com/subscribe
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    7 min
  • Rock Shows, Rescue Pets, and Radical Creativity: R.L. Merrill on the Choices Authors Make

    Rock Shows, Rescue Pets, and Radical Creativity: R.L. Merrill on the Choices Authors Make
    Apr 29 2026

    In this wide‑ranging conversation, award‑winning author R.L. Merrill joins Jen to talk about creativity, resilience, and finding joy in the writing life. Ro shares how music shapes her stories, how she writes across multiple genres (from contemporary romance to paranormal to horror), and why hope and acceptance are at the core of her work.

    She opens up about writing through personal hardship, caring for family, navigating chronic illness, raising queer kids, and embracing the messy, magical intersection of art and real life. Ro also talks candidly about career expectations, resisting “shoulds,” and building a sustainable author business that aligns with your capacity and values.

    If you need inspiration, encouragement, or a reminder that your writing path is allowed to look like your writing path, this episode delivers.

    • How music fuels storytelling
    • Writing queer, paranormal, horror, and cross‑genre fiction
    • Creativity during burnout, illness, and caregiving
    • Building a long-term author career without chasing every trend
    • Embracing hope and acceptance in fiction
    • Finding community, collecting people, and celebrating wins
    • What Ro’s 60+ published works have taught her
    • Book and music recommendations to refill your creative well

    Where to find R.L. Merrill (she/her)

    www.rlmerrillauthor.com

    facebook.com/rlmerrillauthor

    BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/r-l-merrill

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rlmerrillauthor1342

    Playlists for Ro’s Books

    Healer by R.L. Merrill

    Links

    Horror Addicts

    Agents Irish & Whiskey – The Complete Series Audiobookby Layla Rayne

    White Trash Warlock by David R. Slayton

    The Thorn & The Spire by Katherine McIntyre

    Bottle-Shock by Kim Fielding

    Ancient Obsession - Critter Catchers by Hank Edwards

    Fool’s Puzzle – A Benni Harper Mystery by Earlene Fowler

    Sleep Token YouTube Channel

    Lord Huron NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

    Die Spitz YouTube Channel

    About R. L. Merrill

    Award-winning romance author and Bay Area native R.L. “Ro” Merrill is a recovering public school educator who was raised on a steady diet of eclectic music and campy horror. She writes queer and straight quirky and relatable characters that know how to use their words. You can find her wrangling rescue dogs and cats or headbanging at a rock show.

    Work It: A 6- Week Coaching Intensive for Authors

    Information, Wait List Sign Up, testimonials: https://www.jentheeditor.com/work-it

    Where to find Jen

    Website: https://www.jentheeditor.com/
    All the socials: @jentheeditor

    Subscribe to Jen's newsletter for Author Marketing and Mental Health tips

    https://www.jentheeditor.com/subscribe
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    1 h et 1 min
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