iUniverse: Self-Publishing Podcasts
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Monthly self-publishing podcasts from iUniverse, a leading self-publishing company. Podcasts include interviews with iUniverse authors, interviews with publishing specialists, and announcements about new iUniverse products and services.
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A Garden of Words
Author: iUniverse
Tue, May 20, 2008
Just like taking a walk through a garden of flowers, a conversation with Martha Barnette stimulates the senses. A co-host for the nationally syndicated radio show "A Way with Words," Barnette has captivated listeners as far away as Uruguay and Japan with her unique look at the history of words, regional expressions and family sayings. Join Barnette as she gives aspiring authors advice and brings new layers of details to some of her most sought after titles, A Garden of Words and Ladyfingers & Nun's Tummies: A Lighthearted Look at How Foods Got Their Names, during her first "Author Talk" interview.
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Dream Cruises
Author: iUniverse
Fri, Apr 18, 2008
Enter the exotic shallow beaches of Exuma, Bahamas, the domain of rare and exotic species of animals that inhabit the Galapagos Islands and remote realms off the coast of Alaska that most tourists will never experience. What might sound impossible to do on a cruise ship, is still possible if you're open to a new alternative – private yacht chartering. Kim Kavin, the author of Dream Cruises: The Insider's Guide to Private Yacht Charter Vacations, reveals secrets of how you can enjoy a more personalized travel experience on a yacht at the same price as a cruise ship vacation.
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Geezettes
Author: iUniverse
Wed, Mar 12, 2008
Who are you calling a Geezette? Mary Ellen Erickson, Ph.D., the author of Geezettes, provides a humorous answer to this question during her first "Author Talk" interview. Join Erickson as she discusses the key ingredient to enjoying ones retirement years, and learn why life after retirement gives her even more of a reason to focus on life.
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Yoga and the Path of the Urban Mystic
Author: iUniverse
Thr, Feb 14, 2008
How can you find ways to cope and thrive in the stresses of the 21st century? While there are those who might believe it can't be done, the mystic would seek a direct spiritual experience usually within a cloistered environment. Most of us would fall somewhere in between. This is the realm of the Urban Mystic. Coined by Darren Main, the author of Yoga and the Path of the Urban Mystic, the Urban Mystic takes the path to finding the balance between meditation and mainstream life.
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Gittin' Western
Author: iUniverse
Fri, Jan 11, 2008
After first-hand experiences with a wild grizzly bear, forest fires and chasing after runaway horses, Duane Wiltse began writing his experiences of life in the high country and ended up with a love story - Gittin' Western. Since his childhood on a small farm in Michigan, Wiltse has yearned for something different. For him it was the lure of the Rocky Mountains. But it wasn't until he decided to pack up his family and life and follow his dreams that he came to find out more about his true calling in life.
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Sounds Like Teen Spirit
Author: iUniverse
Tue, Nov 20, 2007
Where have I heard that before? With music playing such a prominent role in our lives, it's a question that most of us have asked at one point. It's also the question that led Timothy English to write Sounds Like Teen Spirit: Stolen Melodies, Ripped-Off Riffs, and the Secret History of Rock and Roll. From John Lennon, Huey Lewis and Ray Parker Jr. to the Isley Brothers and Michael Bolton, song writers and musicians have often found themselves in the middle of scandal due to this very topic.
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The Osgoode Trilogy
Author: iUniverse
Fri, Oct 19, 2007
If a dead marriage and overbearing boss haven't caused enough frustration in the life of Harry Jenkins, then what happens when murder, fraud and deceit get thrown into the mix? Author/Photographer Mary E. Martin discusses how 18 months brought the protagonist of her legal thriller/mystery The Osgoode Trilogy back to life. She also describes the process involved in writing the three books.
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Talking Self-Publishing on The Writing Show
Author: iUniverse
Sun, Oct 7, 2007
iUniverse President and CEO Susan Driscoll joins The Writing Show for a discussion on the differences between traditional and self-publishing. Hear how Driscoll describes what iUniverse does, and does not do, in her own words. And learn why now is the right time for authors to self-publish even though the time spent reading books is declining.
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The Barbara Wood Collection
Author: iUniverse
Fri, Sep 21, 2007
Join The New York Times best-selling, internationally-acclaimed author Barbara Wood in her first AuthorTalk interview. Wood spins tales of her travel experiences from Australia to Uganda, reflected in the 12 books of The Barbara Wood Collection, published in the iUniverse Back-in-Print program. She also shares stories about her long writing career and gives advice to new writers who want to get published.
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Author Web Sites - The Key to Building Your Online Community
Author: iUniverse
Wed, Aug 22, 2007
Book marketing is a critical component of self-publishing and perhaps one of the most intimidating for authors. We hear frequently from authors who tell us they'd love to have more support for their marketing efforts. That's why we've teamed up with American Author to offer an inexpensive way for authors to build their own Web site. Learn how you can create your online presence quickly and efficiently from Lars Clausen, president of American Author. Also, learn from iUniverse author Frank Eberhart how easy it is to create a professional-looking Web site that you and your readers will love.
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What Time Is the Midnight Buffet?
Author: iUniverse
Wed, Aug 1, 2007
There's no denying that ocean cruises have become increasingly popular vacations over the past few years. But with all the options available, how do you know if a cruise vacation is right for you? Author Richard Holleran and his wife Kris decided to take the leap and celebrated their 25th anniversary with their first cruise. The trip wasn't planned without a great deal of trepidation—would a cruise actually be fun, or would it just be an extremely slow way to get to destinations that were nothing more than touristy shopping malls? Writing under the nickname "ChesterH," Holleran shares his cruising experiences in a fun and humorous manner that will help you decide if your next vacation should include an adventure on the high seas.
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Stolen Boy
Author: iUniverse
Mon, Jul 16, 2007
In 2000, a shocking criminal case made waves throughout Southern California. A young drug dealer with a vendetta kidnapped his rival's younger brother in a twisted and complex story with tragic results. In his new book Stolen Boy, author and attorney Michael Mehas provides a gripping fictional account based on the true story of bored and privileged teenagers whose lives take a disastrous turn.
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Michael Jackson Conspiracy
Author: iUniverse
Wed, Jun 15, 2007
In 2005, the Michael Jackson criminal trial dominated the airwaves and the headlines. The world held its collective breath waiting to hear if the "King of Pop" would fall from grace in perhaps the worst possible manner. In the shocking new book Michael Jackson Conspiracy, best-selling author and journalist Aphrodite Jones challenges that the media covered Jackson's trial with a tremendous bias, focusing on only most salacious and heinous details and ignoring those that could have exonerated him.
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God Bless America
Author: iUniverse
Wed, May 16, 2007
In modern society, it's easy to overlook the role of religion in the development of American government and culture. However, in the patriotic fervor that followed the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001, the phrase "God bless America" was widely used by politicians throughout the United States. But what does that expression really mean? In their iUniverse Publisher's Choice and Reader's Choice title, God Bless America, authors Dean Coddington and Richard Chapman examine the world events that influenced the exploration and settlement of North America, as well as the major religious revivals that had a tremendous impact on American culture and the desire for self-government.
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Head Trauma
Author: iUniverse
Mon, Apr 16, 2007
Most people are somewhat intimidated by poetry--mainly because they don't understand its many forms, how to interpret it, or what makes one poem better than another. Listen as author Gary David Johnson, an Emmy Award-winning senior producer and head writer for the popular game show Jeopardy!, describes the inspiration for the "acerbic and playful" poems included within his iUniverse Editor's Choice book, Head Trauma.
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Always Another Horizon
Author: iUniverse
Fri, Mar 16, 2007
Few people get the chance to do what author Tina Olton and her husband Steve Salmon did--spend almost eight years circumnavigating the globe aboard a 40-foot boat. Their experiences are vividly described in Olton's book Always Another Horizon.
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Take-Charge Living
Author: iUniverse
Mon, Jan 29, 2007
What personal change would lead you to a happier life if only you could motivate yourself to take action? Listen to Dr. Marion Jacobs as she discusses her book, Take-Charge Living: How to Recast Your Role in Life in Six Acts, and learn how you can break through the resistance to change and become the director of your own life.
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Eating Soulfully
Author: iUniverse
Mon, Dec 18, 2006
For the more than 3 million African Americans suffering from diabetes, finding a meal plan and resources that address their ethnic or regional food traditions has been a challenge. Constance Brown-Riggs, author of Eating Soulfully and Healthfully with Diabetes, is helping people out of "deniabetes" by providing culturally relevant nutritional advice that can make meals and snacks "soulful" once again.
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A Time Before Me
Author: iUniverse
Mon, Nov 20, 2006
Rural Mississippi and New Orleans provide a unique backdrop for author Michael Perronne's second novel, A Time Before Me, the story of a young gay man as he comes of age.
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On the Wing of Speed
Author: iUniverse
Fri, Oct 13, 2006
This year marks the 225th anniversary of the Battle of Yorktown, a significant event in the American Revolutionary War. In this Author Talk interview, author Donald T. Phillips discusses how he brings that story to life in his novel, On the Wing of Speed.
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Romance, Riches and Restrooms
Author: iUniverse
Fri, Sep 29, 2006
How does an average guy deal with 15 years of chronic anxiety because of his dependence on a "bathroom" strategy? Listen as author Tim Phelan discusses living with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and his hilarious book, Romance, Riches, and Restrooms: A Cautionary Tale of Ambitious Dreams and Irritable Bowels.
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Get Published!
Author: iUniverse
Tue, Sep 12, 2006
iUniverse executives and co-authors Susan Driscoll and Diane Gedymin are passionate about helping authors get published professionally, affordably and quickly as an alternative to both traditional publishing and on-your-own self-publishing. Learn why Get Published! is a must-have guide for anyone who wants to learn about the exciting new options available in today's book-publishing world.
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Digging to Indochina
Author: iUniverse
Fri, Sep 8, 2006
Connie Biewald worked her way through three literary agents trying to get a novel published traditionally. She discusses what eventually led her to supported self-publishing and the empowering experience of self-publishing her first novel, Digging to Indochina.
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Publisher's Choice
Author: iUniverse
Tue, Jul 18, 2006
Many authors dream of seeing their book displayed in a local bookstore. If that's one of your dreams, this panel discussion featuring iUniverse President and CEO Susan Driscoll, iUniverse Editorial Director Diane Gedymin and Barnes & Noble Small Press Relations Director Marcella Smith will give you the insight you need to turn that dream into reality.
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Combat on the High Seas
Author: iUniverse
Fri, Jun 30, 2006
Decorated combat veteran and award-winning author Jeff Edwards discusses his military career, life at sea and why it's surprising that he wrote a sea chase novel. The novel, Torpedo, mixes international intrigue and hair-trigger politics with blistering military action to deliver a thrilling adventure of modern naval combat.
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The Comedy of Parenthood
Author: iUniverse
Wed, Jun 14, 2006
Whether you're just starting your journey to parenthood or fondly remembering your parenting experience, you're sure to enjoy author, actor and father Alan Thicke's take on raising kids in the 21st century.
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Making News
Author: iUniverse
Wed, May 10, 2006
David Henderson's latest book, Making News, is the year's most timely and relevant new book on media relations.
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The Rudy in You
Author: iUniverse
Wed, Apr 19, 2006
Known to millions as "the little guy with the big dream," Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger is one of the most inspirational football players in the history of the University of Notre Dame.
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Success through Supported Self-Publishing
Author: iUniverse
Wed, Mar 29, 2006
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Susan Driscoll, President and CEO of iUniverse, explains how easy it is to get started on your publishing dreams. She discusses how her 20 years of traditional publishing experience led her to iUniverse and why she believes supported self-publishing is the new gateway into traditional publishing.
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2002
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