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Dear Indie Author

Shonda Ramsey

Dear Indie Author,

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the prospect of publishing your book all on your own? It's a common fear, but guess what? You're not alone.

I'm Shonda Ramsey, your host and fellow indie author, and I've been there too. But here's the thing: fear shouldn't hold us back from sharing our stories with the world.

That's why I've gathered a team of incredible industry profes... more

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Shonda Ramsey interviews Ruan Willow, a podcaster, author, and audiobook narrator, about her journey in self-publishing. Ruan has published approximately 60 books and 6 audiobooks, with several pen names. She discusses her transition ... more

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Shonda Ramsey interviews Dr. Josh McConkey, a US Air Force Colonel and bestselling author, about his book "Be the Weight Behind the Spear." Josh discusses his leadership ethos, inspired by his experiences in Iraq and New Zealand, and ... more

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Shonda Ramsey interviews Claire Parsons, a lawyer and mindfulness instructor, who discusses her journey from practicing law to writing and teaching mindfulness. She emphasizes the importance of mindfulness in her life, which helped he... more

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Shonda Ramsey hosts a podcast for indie authors, featuring T.C. Burr, a husband, father, corporate employee, author, and podcaster. T.C. discusses his debut novel, inspired by his real-life experiences and friendships, focusing on the... more

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Content warning: This episode contains discussions of childhood sexual abuse. If this topic is difficult for you, please take care of yourself. Resources are available if you need support.

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Shonda Ramsey interviews Charlie Gray, an independent author who has published a trilogy of memoirs titled "Charlie and the Frog." Charlie discusses his journey through addiction, his experiences in 54 different treatment centers, and... more

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Shonda Ramsey, host of the Dear Indie Author podcast, reflects on the completion of Season 1 and previews Season 2, which will feature a diverse lineup of guests across various genres. She emphasizes the importance of community for in... more

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Shonda Ramsey and Jamie discussed their November writing progress, with Jamie achieving her best November ever, reaching 50,000 words in three weeks. Shonda struggled but still hit 51,300 words. Jamie attributed her success to detaile... more

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  • All the support you need as an indie author!

    So fun to find a show that supports independent authors as it’s such a growing community in need of help. Shonda is an incredible resource and I can’t wait for more episodes and to share this podcast with my author friends … and who am I kidding, learn myself as a wannabe author!

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