A self-published author's diary

My Self-Pub Weekly Diary: Some Wins, Some Wobbles, and Absolutely Zero Words (on My Manuscripts)This episode is a daily mashup of behind-the-scenes of my self-publishing life including: libraries buying my ebooks, regaining my B&N vendor account, releasing a book (YAY!), but no words on my manuscripts (I did write bonus scenes).Also: trying to invigorate my Goodreads profile: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/55359987.Elodie_NowAs always if you enjoy this podcast make sure to subscribe and leave a review.Thank you so much for listening!www.elodienowodazkij.com

Writers talk a lot about the “Book of My Heart”: the story that feels deeply personal, the one you carry close.But there’s another book, too.The F***-It Book.The book where you stop worrying about what’s expected, or tidy, or “on-brand.”The book where you choose joy anyway.Or choose whatever you need to write because you’re ready to.Sometimes the F***-It Book and the Book of My Heart are the same book.Sometimes they overlap.Sometimes they’re cousins who share snacks and chaos energy.I don’t know the exact category here.But I know Nice Guys Don't Kiss Like That At Christmas is my F***-It Book.The one where I say:Yes, she had cancer.Yes, she gets the holiday steamy rom-com.Yes, this is still allowed to be fun and tender and ridiculous and warm.Nice Guys Don’t Kiss Like That at Christmas is that book for me.And today, I want to tell you why.Visit my website: www.elodienowodazkij.comWant a copy? Email me at: [email protected], this book: https://books2read.com/NiceGuysDontKissLikeThat

I'm releasing my next book on November 7th... Goodreads doesn't remember my name. Oh, and B&N decided to reject my vendor account?Everything is good. Everything is good.Behind-the-scenes and the ups and downs of self-publishing... Mentioned in this episode:- Nice Guys Don't Kiss Like That At Christmas- Anne Victory - NetGalley co-op- Wide for the Win Facebook Group: https://victoryediting.com/services/netgalley-co-op/

A quick update. I'm now in Belgium and thinking about thinking...No, thinking about my to-do list and whether to start a Patreon about my self-publishing... oh and I reached 1000 subscribers on my Patreon. And I have an Italian translation coming up and...and... and...

Welcome to my first audio AND video episode - yes, you can finally see my face (and probably my cat)! I'm diving into the messy reality of splitting my books into two pen names and why updating newsletter automations is a lot of work. I'll share how I create those bonus scenes readers love (epilogues, wedding scenes, even deleted diary entries), why I'm thinking about making Sweets for Love free, and give you a behind-the-scenes look at my current Sophie and Liam story where I just left them in a very interesting situation involving a surprise daughter. Plus, I'm sharing details about InkersCon 2025 - use code Golden25 for a discount! Check it out at inkerscon.com. Grab your coffee, water or whatever and stretch - let's chat about the ups and downs of self-publishing!Visit my website: www.elodienowodazkij.com