Best The Little Black And White Book Project Podcasts (2025)

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I need you and your amazing animal knowledge!! 1:40

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Hello, it’s Ruth here from The Wild Walk of Fame with a little note for you… We’re not far off 50 episodes of the podcast now and I need your help. Do you have a favourite fact about an animal? It can be anything at all from tiny bugs to giant mammals. It can be something you’ve learned from the wild walk of fame of a fact you’ve picked up somewher…

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Red panda: the OG panda who turned vegetarian 14:29

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In this episode we talk about an animal not actually related to the black and white version at all - the red panda! Find out why their red colour Isla perfect for their snowy habitat, why they became vegetarian and the cutest name for the sound they make ever. If you love reading check out The Wild Walk of Fame Bookshelf which has all of the animal…

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Finding Your Voice, Writing Across Genre And Loving Book Marketing With Betsy Lerner 55:52

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How can you find your voice through writing in different genres and mediums over the years? How can you shift your mindset around book marketing, whatever your age? Betsy Lerner shares her experience of writing and books over decades in the publishing industry. In the intro, Going Local: Authors on the payoffs and pitfalls of hometown sales and pro…

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Book Discoverability In An Age Of AI. GEO For Authors With Thomas Umstattd Jr. 57:54

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How will generative AI change search and book discoverability in the years ahead? How can you make sure your books and your author website can be found in AI tools like ChatGPT? Thomas Umstattd Jr. joins me to discuss Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO) and how it will replace traditional SEO marketing. I first covered this topic in Dec 2023, How …

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Skunk: more to them than a rotten bottom! 10:35

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In this episode we visit the smelly skunk. Learn how they actually kick up a stink, how they’re born with their stripes and the only time they’ll tolerate each other. If you love reading check out The Wild Walk of Fame Bookshelf which has all of the animal themed story recommendations from every single episode! Head to www.blackandwhitebookproject.…

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Casting A Wider Net: Author Brand And The Writing Business With JD Barker 58:56

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How can you ‘cast a wider net' and reach more readers with your books? How can you embrace the best of publishing options for your work? JD Barker explains how his publishing business works. In the intro, How Authors Measure Success [Self-Publishing Advice]; Creating through Grief [Go Creative]; Death Valley; Successful Self-Publishing, Fourth Edit…

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Tiger: the unrivalled apex predator who’s stripes go skin deep 15:47

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In this episode we discover tons of terrific facts about the tremendous tiger. Learn what’s under their fur, how good their eyesight is and why orange is the perfect colour to camouflage them in the leafy forests they call home. If you love reading check out The Wild Walk of Fame Bookshelf which has all of the animal themed story recommendations fr…

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Music, Writing, And The Mind-Body Connection With Jennifer Roig-Francoli 1:03:11

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How can creativity be expressed in both writing and music? How can you improve your creativity by being more mindful of your physical body? How can you manage anxiety when speaking or performing? Jennifer Roig-Francoli gives her thoughts in this interview. In the intro, Taylor Swift buys back the rights to her first six albums [The Verge]; Understa…

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Quick fire top ten: 10 animals, lots of facts! 9:36

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In this episode we are going quick fire with a random top ten animal facts. From the pelican to the mimic octopus to the mole to bitterly and more! If you love reading check out The Wild Walk of Fame Bookshelf which has all of the animal themed story recommendations from every single episode! Head to www.blackandwhitebookproject.com/blogs/blog/the-…

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Crafting Story Worlds, Creative Control, And Leveraging AI Tools With Dave Morris 1:00:59

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Why is creative control and owning your intellectual property so important for a long-term author career? How can AI tools help you be more creative and amplify your curiosity? Dave Morris talks about his forty-year publishing career and why he's still pushing the boundaries of what he can create. In the intro, Writing Storybundle; Finding your voi…

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Wombat: poo any cubist would be proud of and other strange facts! 10:41

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In this episode we are getting cute and cuddly with the lovely wombat. Learn how square their poo actually is, how they use their bottom to defend themselves and just how many uses they have for their burrow. If you love reading check out The Wild Walk of Fame Bookshelf which has all of the animal themed story recommendations from every single epis…

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Embracing Change: How To Flux with April Rinne 1:04:06

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How can you embrace the process of change in life and author business, especially in an era of AI? How can you take control of what's possible and be more comfortable with uncertainty? How can you develop a career portfolio that future proofs you in changing times? April Rinne shares her insights into how we can flux. In the intro, KDP royalty chan…

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Leafy sea dragon - it has no stomach and it sucks up food through a straw all day long. 11:30

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In this episode we are discovering lots of lovey facts about a dragon - yes they do exist in real life! Not a fire breaking dragon of course but a tiny inhabitant of ur oceans, the leafy sea dragon. Find out all about their special camouflage, how they use their snout as a straw and why the daddy carries all of the responsibility for the young, qui…

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Language, Line Breaks, And Punctuation. Poetry With Abi Pollokoff 1:04:09

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What can prose writers learn from poets about language, line breaks, and punctuation? How can we help people engage with our work in different ways? Abi Pollokoff talks about her advice from poetry. In the intro, how to reframe success as a writer [Ink in Your Veins]; How I Write Podcast with Dean Koontz; Direct selling [SelfPublishing Advice]; Suc…

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Polar bear: the planet’s largest carnivore with a secret under its fur 10:32

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In this episode we discover more about one of our most loved and most fearsome bears, the polar bear. Learn what’s hiding under that white fur, how much blubber is on the menu and why their eyes are like a frog’s! If you love reading check out The Wild Walk of Fame Bookshelf which has all of the animal themed story recommendations from every single…

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Make Life Your Biggest Art Project: Pia Leichter On Writing, Creative Courage, And Changing Your Narrative 1:06:15

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How can you explore the edges of your creativity to find your next becoming? How can you turn the evolution of your life into art? Pia Leichter talks about her creative courage, different ways to rest, and intuitive book marketing in this interview. In the intro, Lessons from Six Years Writing Full-time [Sacha Black]; Reflections on big shifts in l…

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Flamingo: a flamboyance of pink feathered loveliness 10:55

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In this episode we talk about one of the most iconic pink birds - the flamingo! Find out how they get their colour, how they use their special beak and why their knobbly knees aren’t actually knees at all. If you love reading check out The Wild Walk of Fame Bookshelf which has all of the animal themed story recommendations from every single episode…

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See, Do, Repeat: The Practice of Creative Entrepreneurship With Dr Rebecca White 59:40

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How can you implement ‘See, Do, Repeat' in your writing and author business? How can you embrace optimism as a creative entrepreneur and move past fear of judgment to publish your book? Dr Rebecca White shares her journey and tips. In the intro, Short form audio opportunities and tips [Self Publishing Advice]; Wiley's guidelines for AI usage; Colle…

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Hippopotamus: one of natures deadliest mammals! 11:49

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In this episode we talk about one of the most iconic animals in Africa, the hippopotamus. Learn all about their massive girth and that it isn’t actually fat, how far they can open their huge jaws and what makes them one of natures deadliest animals. If you want a listen to the nursery rhyme mentioned in the show head here 👉 https://www.bbc.co.uk/te…

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Expanding Audiobook Revenue Through YouTube And Podcasting With Derek Slaton 56:37

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How can you shift your writing and publishing process to focus on YouTube and podcasting as a primary audiobook focus? How can you use AI tools to help you create, publish, and translate your books? Derek Slaton goes into his indie author process. Inspired by Derek, you can now find my audiobooks on YouTube: Books for Authors on YouTube @thecreativ…

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Albatross: soaring high across the waves on huge wingspan 9:55

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In this episode we talk about one of the largest flying birds, the albatross. Learn all about their massive wingspan, how unusual one of their hunting methods is and how long they can stay out at sea before ever seeing dry land. If you love reading check out The Wild Walk of Fame Bookshelf which has all of the animal themed story recommendations fr…

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Ebook Sales, Subscriptions, Audiobooks And Book Marketing With Tara Cremin From Kobo Writing Life 57:32

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What are the different ways you can distribute and monetise your ebooks and audiobooks through Kobo Writing Life? How can you market them more effectively and reach more readers? With Tara Cremin. In the intro, the potential impact of tariffs and what to do about it [Self Publishing Advice]; Pep talk for authors during chaotic […] The post Ebook Sa…

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Komodo dragon: the biggest and most feared lizard on earth 11:38

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In this episode we talk about one of the worlds most feared lizards, the komodo dragon. Find out what makes their bite so deadly, how big they can extend their stomach and an unusual get away strategy for avoiding predators. If you love reading check out The Wild Walk of Fame Bookshelf which has all of the animal themed story recommendations from e…

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Writing Memoir From A Life In Film With Gretchen McGowan 1:00:17

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What’s the difference between telling a story on screen and on the page? How does indie film production overlap with indie publishing—and what can writers learn from the world of filmmaking? Why might a producer choose creative freedom over big studio deals, and what does that mean when it comes to book marketing? Gretchen McGowan […] The post Writ…

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Death Valley Audiobook Chapters And Book Marketing Tips With J.F Penn 38:28

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What are some ways you can market a book during a launch period using audio, video, and text? What does my JFPenn voice clone sound like narrating the first two chapters of my thriller, Death Valley? J.F. Penn is the Award-winning, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of thrillers, dark fantasy, crime, horror, […] The post Death Valley A…

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Warthog: the pig with the big teeth and fastest legs 9:02

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In this episode we meet a relative of the humble pig…the warthog! Find out where these tusked mammals come from, wy they’re burrow hogs (pun intended) and how thy are actually really caring mums willing to take in waifs and strays. If you love reading check out The Wild Walk of Fame Bookshelf which has all of the animal themed story recommendations…

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From Hollywood To Novels: TD Donnelly On Screenwriting, Adaptation, and Storytelling That Lasts 1:17:50

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What's the difference between writing a book and writing a screenplay? What are the different business models? If you've written a screenplay, how can you get it read? TD Donnelly talks about the challenges and rewards of screenwriting, as well as his first thriller novel. In the intro, ProWritingAid spring sales 25% off; Key takeaways […] The post…

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Blue Whale: the biggest, loudest and heaviest mammal on the planet 12:21

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In this episode we talk about the world’s biggest and loudest animal - the blue whale! Learn how big their colossal hearts are, how loud they can actually be and how much these giants need to eat every single day. If you love reading check out The Wild Walk of Fame Bookshelf which has all of the animal themed story recommendations from every single…

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How Ordinary Drafts Become Extraordinary Books. Revisionaries With Kristopher Jansma 57:01

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How can we avoid the mistake of comparing our first drafts with the finished books we love? How can we improve our manuscripts? Kristopher Jansma gives his tips. In the intro, Finding your deepest reason to write [Ink In Your Veins]; London Book Fair, AI audio and ‘vibe coding' [Self Publishing with ALLi]; Pirated database […] The post How Ordinary…

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Platypus: the duck-otter-beaver mash up 12:21

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In this episode we talk about one of the worlds wackiest mammals that looks like a mash up of a duck, a beaver and an otter. That’s right it is indeed the duck billed platypus. Learn their most toxic trait, how they close their eyes and ears and just how far a mum will go to keep her babies safe underground. If you love reading check out The Wild W…

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Writing As A Tool For Grief And Dealing With Change With Karen Wyatt

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How can writing help you through difficult times, whether that's a change you didn't anticipate or an experience of grief? How can you differentiate between writing for yourself vs. writing for publication? Karen Wyatt gives her tips. In the intro, Amazon opens up AI narration with Audible Virtual Voice on the KDP Dashboard [KDP Help]; […] The post…

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Kangaroos: the hoppiest marsupials from down under 12:43

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In this episode we talk about one of the most iconic animals of the southern hemisphere, the kangaroo! Learn just how fast these Australian animals can hop, why they can’t hop backwards and how they are related to the humble cow. Don’t forget to have a go at finding the 3D animals in Google, it’s really fun. If you love reading check out The Wild W…

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Intuition, Journaling, And Overcoming Fear. The Creative Cure With Jacob Nordby 59:52

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How can you release more creativity into your writing — and your life? What are some practices to foster creativity in a time of change and overwhelm? Jacob Nordby gives his tips. In the intro, tips for spring cleaning as indie authors; Death Valley – A Thriller Kickstarter; Death Valley book trailer; Footprints Podcast – […] The post Intuition, Jo…

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Lemurs: two tongued springy primates of Madagascar 11:33

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In this episode we talk about one of the most unique and interesting primates in the world - the lemur. Learn about the only place on earth they can be found, just how far they can jump and even why they have two tongues! And if you want to have a go at my tricky tongue twister here it is; Lively lemurs leap and lounge, lively lemurs leaps astound.…

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Writing Action Adventure And Traveling For Book Research With Luke Richardson 1:05:31

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What are the tropes and reader expectations for action adventure thrillers? Why publish into KU and what are some of the ways to market there? How can travel enrich your writing? Luke Richardson gives his tips. In the intro, ProWritingAid launches their Manuscript Analysis tool; Navigating legal risk in memoir [The Indy Author]; Social media […] Th…

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Cheetahs: fast, stealthy and surprisingly nimble 11:51

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In this episode we talk about one of the fastest animals on the planet - the cheetah. Find out just how fast they can run, how unique their spots are and why they have black stripes on their faces. If you love reading check out The Wild Walk of Fame Bookshelf which has all of the animal themed story recommendations from every single episode! Head t…

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Kickstarter For Authors With Oriana Leckert 56:38

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How can you use Kickstarter to help bring your creative vision into reality? What are some of the biggest mistakes authors make? What are some tips to ensure your campaign is a success? Oriana Leckert shares her expertise. In the intro, AI-narrated audiobooks from ElevenLabs will now be accepted on Spotify through FindawayVoices; A Midwinter […] Th…

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Quiz Time! Test your animal knowledge 12:08

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This episode is a little different, it’s quiztastical puzzle time! Test your animal knowledge and see if you can solve the riddles and answer the quiz questions. Here are the jokes from the show, written by my son; What’s the most anxious bird in Australia? A casso-worry Which flower is the most dangerous? A dande-lion And What do cats say when the…

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The Happy Writer With Marissa Meyer 59:07

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How do you keep the happiness and joy in your writing practice, along with managing the business side of being an author? Marissa Meyer gives her tips. In the intro, How authors can price their books for profit [Self-Publishing with ALLi]; How to recover from author burnout [Self-Publishing Advice]; my Brooke and Daniel crime series […] The post Th…

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Badgers: the scrappy diggers of the forest 12:00

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In this episode we talk about one of the most overlooked but intriguing animals we have here in a Britain - the badger. Find out where they live, how scrappy and flighty they are and how many worms they can down in a sitting. If you love reading check out The Wild Walk of Fame Bookshelf which has all of the animal themed story recommendations from …

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Writing And Selling Short Stories With Douglas Smith 1:00:39

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How can you use short stories to improve your writing craft across different genres? How can you make money from licensing your short stories in different ways? How do you structure a short story collection? Douglas Smith shares his tips. In the intro, S&S imprint says that authors no longer need to get blurbs for […] The post Writing And Selling S…

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Rhinoceros: thick skin, iconic horn and chatty poo! 12:16

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In this episode we talk about one of the most iconic and unique looking animals of earth, the rhinoceros. Find out how they how they use their poo to talk, just how thick their skin is and what that horn is actually made of as well as loads of other amazing facts. If you love reading check out The Wild Walk of Fame Bookshelf which has all of the an…

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Aristotle for Novelists, And A Strategy For Selling More Books With Douglas Vigliotti 57:05

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Why is ‘story' more important than ‘writing'? How can you write characters that engage the reader? And how can you sell more books by connecting authentically? Douglas Vigliotti shares his tips. In the intro, Bookshop.org will start selling ebooks [TechCrunch]; LinkedIn for Book Promotion [ALLi]; The Money Making Expert, branding and marketing [DOA…

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Snakes: they can fly through the air and smell with their tongue (true story) 16:04

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In this episode we talk about one of the most feared reptiles on the planet the snake. Find out how they smell their prey, how big the biggest snakes in the world actually are and how snakes can fly through the air. If you love reading check out The Wild Walk of Fame Bookshelf which has all of the animal themed story recommendations from every sing…

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Fair Use, Copyright, And Licensing. AI And The Author Business With Alicia Wright 55:31

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How does generative AI relate to fair use when it comes to copyright? What are the possibilities for AI licensing? Alicia Wright shares her thoughts on generative AI for authors. In the intro, Publishing leaders share 9 Bold Predictions for 2025 [BookBub]; OpenAI launches Operator [The Verge]; Bertelsmann (who own Penguin Random House) intends to […

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Dolphin: intelligent and lovable with a surprising twist 18:50

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In this episode we talk about one of the most loved animals who live in the water, the dolphin! Find out how echolocation works, what the biggest species of dolphin is and just how intelligent these mammals are. If you love reading check out The Wild Walk of Fame Bookshelf which has all of the animal themed story recommendations from every single e…

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Building A Long Term Author Business, Dictation, Kickstarter, and Short Story Collections With Kevin J Anderson 1:03:53

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How can you build a long-term author career with multiple streams of income? How can you use technology for the grunt work and not the fun part of writing? Kevin J Anderson gives his tips. In the intro, has TikTok gone dark? [AP]; BookVault is expanding printing to Australia; GPSR, the EU’s new General Product […] The post Building A Long Term Auth…

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Gorilla: heavyweight primates with unique nose prints 11:29

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In this episode we talk about one of the most loved great apes the gorilla! Find out how why their noses are unique, what animal their bite is stronger than and just how heavy they can weigh. If you love reading check out The Wild Walk of Fame Bookshelf which has all of the animal themed story recommendations from every single episode! Head to www.…

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Balancing Creativity With Building A Business, And Author Nation With Joe Solari 1:04:38

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How can you balance creativity with business in order to have a profitable, long-term author career? What were the successes and challenges of the Author Nation conference? Joe Solari shares his perspective. In the intro, the money episode [Ink In Your Veins]; WISE for multi-currency banking; creative planning tips for 2025 [Self~Publishing Advice]…

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Penguin: speedy swimmers of the southern hemisphere 14:46

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In this episode we talk about one of the most famous flightless birds in the world the penguin! Find out how many species there are, how fast they can swim and why you’ll never ever see on in the wild in the same place as a polar bear! If you love reading check out The Wild Walk of Fame Bookshelf which has all of the animal themed story recommendat…