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From Stay-at-Home Mum to Bestselling Author: How I Built My Publishing Business

From Stay-at-Home Mum to Bestselling Author: How I Built My Publishing Business

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In 2017, I published my first novel with no traditional deal, no connections, and no backup plan—just a decision to stop waiting.

In this episode, I’m sharing how I went from writing during daycare hours as a mum of four to becoming a bestselling author and building my own publishing company from the ground up.

This is the real story—what it actually takes to create a sustainable author career, protect your work, and step into the role of Author CEO.

I also share a powerful moment from my recent Queenstown writing retreat that might just shift the way you see your own path forward.

In this episode, I cover:

⭐ Why I chose indie publishing—and what it gave me in terms of control, profit, and ownership

⭐ The mindset shift that changed everything in my career

⭐ Why your book not taking off isn’t about talent—it’s about strategy

⭐ How one book can become multiple income streams over time


If you’re a fiction writer who’s ready to stop waiting and start building something real, this episode is for you.

Nobody is coming to save you.

But you don’t need saving—you need a strategy.


🎓 Ready to build your author career with intention and support? Learn more about The Author CEO Private Mentorship at:

www.serenadepublishing.com/the-author-ceo


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