This podcast celebrates the launch of your host's debut novel and brings in authors Marc DeGeorge and Michelle Darnell to talk about their experiences with in-person sales, Facebook ads, social media marketing, and whether accepted "tried and true" indie marketing strategies still work. Plus, it's Marc's birthday! Huzzah!

Books mentioned, and links to buy:

by E. Marie Robertson:

Nothing Larger Than These Stars (available in all formats)

by Marc DeGeorge:

The Origin Story Series

The Air Born

The Stratford Saga

by Michelle Darnell

Castle of Blood & Secrets

Cave of Blood & Bone

Goddess of Blood & Shadows

To Kill a King (Shifter Queen #1)

It's tough out there in traditional publishing right now. Is it time to put your current bookbaby aside? For me, it looks like the answer is yes. How can you decide?

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I'm inspired by all things science, but the idea of whales being descended from a creature who originally spent most of its time on land then evolved to live in the sea instead really fires me up. I kinda wish I could live in the sea right about now.

Talking about Pakicetus the "first whale" and bacteria here on Earth that can create organosilicon compounds.

Want to read more? Here are a couple of links to get you started.

https://www.pbs.org/video/walking-whale-ancestor-mcwibo/

https://www.nbcnews.com/mach/science/silicon-based-life-may-be-more-just-science-fiction-n748266