Books, Business, & Mindset - A Podcast for Authors
Episodes
Cathy Maxwell Podcast Interview
03 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
40+ Books and Still Curious: Cathy Maxwell on Writing, Reinvention, and her Leap to Indie PublishingNYT and USA Today bestselling author Cathy Maxwell...
Pirate Queens, Reapers, and Joyful Chaos: Allison/ Alli Temple on Brand, Boundaries, and Big Creative Swings
27 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Author Allison Temple (aka Alli Temple) joins me to talk about writing what lights you up—even when it breaks the “rules.” From male/male small‑...
Write, Publish, Profit: Moni Boyce’s Playbook for Career Resilience
20 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
USA Today bestselling author, filmmaker, and poet Moni Boyce joins Jen to unpack what it takes to turn writing into a real, sustainable business. Moni...
On Your Shoulders - A Mindful Moment
06 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast, we are doing something a little bit different.We're going to take a couple of minutes for peace and stillness while Jen wal...
Rock Shows, Rescue Pets, and Radical Creativity: R.L. Merrill on the Choices Authors Make
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this wide‑ranging conversation, award‑winning author R.L. Merrill joins Jen to talk about creativity, resilience, and finding joy in the writin...
Art, Patreon, and Pirates with Lin Lustig: A Discussion About Authenticity and Ill-Fitting Shoes
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Author and illustrator Lin Lustig joins creativity coach Jen Graybeal to explore what it really means to live—and write—authentically as a creativ...
Level Up Your Author Business: Rights, Royalties, and Real Talk with Lisa Rayne
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Award‑winning author and intellectual property attorney Lisa Rayne joins host Jen Graybeal to deliver a masterclass in writing, business, and author...
Email Marketing for Authors and the Many Benefits of Being a Nerdy Romantic with Y.M. Nelson
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
How do you make email marketing work for your author business—not against it? In this episode, creativity coach Jen Graybeal talks with Y. M. Nelso...
Romantic Suspense, Writer Community, and Pivoting with Data — Loucinda McGary on Staying in the Game
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to keep writing — and thriving — across decades of publishing? Host Jen Graybeal sits down with Loucinda McGary, romantic‑sus...
Romance, Murder, and Community: Tobi Doyle on Cozy Mysteries, Marketing Mindset, and GenreCon
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to build a lasting career as a fiction author? In this episode, host Jen Graybeal sits down with Tobi Doyle—award-winning romance ...
Queer Romance, Supervillain Shenanigans, and Writing Found Family with Author Kelly Farmer
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Author Kelly Farmer talks with Jen Graybeal about writing queer contemporary romance filled with snark, heart, and authentic connection. She shares he...
Season 2 Trailer
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Book's Business and Mindset podcast where we talk about creating stories you love and building a career that works for you. This seas...
The 4Ps of Marketing
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Books, Business, and Mindset Podcast, certified creativity coach Jen Graybeal delves into effective marketing strategies for au...
Three Teams Every Author Needs
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Books Business and Mindset Podcast, hosted by creativity coach Jen Graybeal, the focus is on the importance of building three d...
Planning with Clarity, Confidence, and Focus Part 2
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Books Business and Mindset Podcast, host Jen Graybeal, a certified creativity coach, discusses effective planning strategies fo...
Planning with Clarity, Confidence, and Focus - Part 1
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Books, Business, and Mindset Podcast, Jen Graybeal, a certified creativity coach, delves into planning and goal setting for aut...
Outsmart Your Inner Critic: Surprising Lessons from the Voices in Your Head
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Books, Business, and Mindset Podcast, hosted by certified creativity coach Jen Graybeal, listeners learn about the impact of ne...
Intro to Editors and Different Types of Editing
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Understanding the Role of Editors in the Publishing ProcessIn this episode of the Books, Business, and Mindset Podcast, certified creativity coach Jen...
Mapping a Strategy for Change
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Creating Effective Change Strategies for AuthorsIn this episode of the Books, Business, and Mindset Podcast, host Jen Graybeal, a certified creativity...
DIY Developmental Editing
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Books, Business, and Mindset podcast, certified creativity coach Jen Graybeal delves into the intricacies of developmental edit...
Facing our Story Issues
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How Neuroscience and Creativity Intersect to Solve Story IssuesIn this episode, Jen explores the roots of story problems and how external factors like...