Episodes

AI Hacks Simplified for Authors .. 04-02-2026
April 2, 2026

AI Hacks Simplified for Authors .. 04-02-2026

The ultimate entrepreneur Tom Antion, joins the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with his latest AI hacks to evolutize your publishing business. Your take-aways include: - How to write so it doesn't look like AI....
Old School Publicity that Still Works for Authors  03-26-2026
March 26, 2026

Old School Publicity that Still Works for Authors 03-26-2026

Publicity expert Joan Stewart has been a frequent guest on the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. -Why Press Releases work … and what are the new twists. -Why Newsjacking works … and what are the new twists. -Why ...
Creating Fire Horse Marketing Swag  03-19-2026
March 19, 2026

Creating Fire Horse Marketing Swag 03-19-2026

In this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast, host Judith Briles and book designer and branding expert Rebecca Finkel deliver an hour of show and tell … an hour to enhance your presence and book market...
How to Sell Books in a Grocery Store 03-12-2026
March 12, 2026

How to Sell Books in a Grocery Store 03-12-2026

What does the Kroger grocery store empire have in common with authors and books? Lots … and now you can discover another alternative portal to sell your books. The Authors In Grocery Stores program is available in half the st...
How Authors Can Get Sponsorships 03-05-2026
March 5, 2026

How Authors Can Get Sponsorships 03-05-2026

In this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast, host Judith Briles has invited author and sponsorship expert Roberta Vigilance to join her for an hour of show and tell … an hour to grow your support netw...
Why Authors Need Book Reviews-How to Get Them 02-19-2026
Feb. 19, 2026

Why Authors Need Book Reviews-How to Get Them 02-19-2026

How to Thrive in Writing, Authoring, and Publishing THRIVE is one of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast host’s favorite words. When “thriving” is in your mix … it is way beyond surviving. Think being healthy, striv...
Online Scammer Red Flags for Authors 02-12-2026
Feb. 12, 2026

Online Scammer Red Flags for Authors 02-12-2026

Ouch … You’ve been stung. There is nothing subtle when it comes to someone or a group of “someones” who go after you and your credit card and bank account. The book thieves, the pirates, and those who penetrate your accounts ...
Strategies on Creating a Series - Finding Money for Authors 02-05-2026
Feb. 5, 2026

Strategies on Creating a Series - Finding Money for Authors 02-05-2026

Strategies on Creating a Series - Finding Money for Authors
Help and Scholarships for Up and Coming Authors 01-29-2026
Jan. 29, 2026

Help and Scholarships for Up and Coming Authors 01-29-2026

Two publishing pros reveal the power for newbie authors … for authors-to-be … for any resident of Colorado over 20 on how to get help … money … guidance via the Colorado Authors Hall of Fame Aspiring Authors Scholarships. Joi...
Power Strategies for Instagram 2026 01-22-2026
Jan. 22, 2026

Power Strategies for Instagram 2026 01-22-2026

In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast, Dr. Judith Briles invites Social Media Marketing Specialist Jules Marie to join her. You will learn the latest changes on Instagram and how to implement for your s...
Taming the Google Monster for Authors  01-15-2026
Jan. 15, 2026

Taming the Google Monster for Authors 01-15-2026

In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Dr. Judith Briles, host of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast, has invited book marketing guru John Kremer back to deep dive further into the massive change...
Book Marketing Strategies for 2026  01-08-2026
Jan. 8, 2026

Book Marketing Strategies for 2026 01-08-2026

In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Dr. Judith Briles, host of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast, has invited book marketing guru John Kremer to step up and reveal his key tips for 2026 succe...
Why Your Words Matter 01-01-2026
Jan. 1, 2026

Why Your Words Matter 01-01-2026

Dr. Judith Briles takes you along on her walk to become a writer … after she became an author … harnessing her sheer grit to achieve publishing success. Every walk has a first step. For Aspiring Authors, it starts here ... • ...
#1 How to Write with Color and Personality    12-25-2025
Dec. 25, 2025

#1 How to Write with Color and Personality 12-25-2025

In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast, Host Dr. Judith Briles invites award-winning and bestselling author Mara Purl to share her tips on creating characters that readers want more of. It was the #1 Aut...
#2 Refresh, Repurpose and Roar for Author Success   12-18-2025
Dec. 18, 2025

#2 Refresh, Repurpose and Roar for Author Success 12-18-2025

Refresh, Repurpose, Roar to 2025 Author Success In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles walks you through over a dozen tips and strategies to support your author success for this year. It ...
#3 How Do Judges in Book Contests Really Judge?                     12-11-2025
Dec. 11, 2025

#3 How Do Judges in Book Contests Really Judge? 12-11-2025

How Do Book Judges in Book Contests Really Judge? In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles invites Jules Marie who has judged over 2,000 books for a variety of book contests to share her ti...
#4 How to Create the Author Speaking GamePlan for Success  12-04-2025
Dec. 4, 2025

#4 How to Create the Author Speaking GamePlan for Success 12-04-2025

In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles opens the door to the #1 way to sell mega cases of your book at full price with immediate payment and not returns. It was the fourth greatest number...
Is there a book in you? Part 3 Amazon Bestseller  11-20-2025
Nov. 20, 2025

Is there a book in you? Part 3 Amazon Bestseller 11-20-2025

Judith teaches authors how to create Amazon Bestsellers. Today, the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing Host will be the solo voice for the Why, How, and When of creating yours. This week’s is about the power and privilege ...
Is There a Book in YOU? Part 2  11-13-2025
Nov. 13, 2025

Is There a Book in YOU? Part 2 11-13-2025

Is There a Book in You? Part TWO is designed for the aspiring author of fiction or nonfiction to get started on their journey of publishing their work. The number one tip for the four podcasts beginning in November was to sta...
Is There a Book in YOU? Part 1  11-6-2025
Nov. 6, 2025

Is There a Book in YOU? Part 1 11-6-2025

Is There a Book in You? Part ONE is designed for the aspiring author of fiction or nonfiction to get started on their journey of publishing their work. The number one tip for the four podcasts beginning in November will be to...
How to Create an Amazon Bestseller 10-30-2025
Oct. 30, 2025

How to Create an Amazon Bestseller 10-30-2025

Can YOUR Book Become a Bestseller? Judith teaches authors how to create Amazon Bestsellers. Today, the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing Host will be the solo voice for the Why, How, and When of creating yours. This week’...
How to Create Rock Star Visibility at Author Events  10-23-2025
Oct. 23, 2025

How to Create Rock Star Visibility at Author Events 10-23-2025

You are an author … do you snap, crackle, and pop at your author events? In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles invites Book Designer and Swag Creator Extraordinaire Rebecca Finkle to joi...