Episode 100

Released on: March 15, 2026

On this special final episode of the Self-Publishing Tips & Tricks podcast, the hosts come together one last time to reflect on the journey that began with a simple idea and grew into one hundred conversations about writing, publishing, and building an author career. Original co-host Morgan Lee returns to join the discussion as the group looks back on the lessons they have learned, the fears they once hadas new authors, and how their perspectives on publishing have evolved over the past several years. From experimenting with marketing strategies to discovering that every author must find their own path, this heartfelt conversation celebrates the growth, persistence, and community that shaped the show. While the podcast may be ending, the writing journeys that started here are far from over.

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CONNECT WITH US!

▶Shanon’s (S.D. Huston) Links: https://linktr.ee/sdhuston

▶Ben Pick’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Running2Write

▶Ben Pick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/running2write

▶Morgan Links: https://linktr.ee/authormorganlee

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Episode 098

Released on: February 15, 2026

On this episode of the Self-Publishing Tips & Tricks podcast, we sit down with romance author T L Russ to talk about building a feel-good brand filled with heart, heat, and unforgettable banter. From her journey into self-publishing and rapid release to the realities of time management, newsletters, and trope-driven marketing, she shares what it really takes to grow a loyal reader base in today’s romance market. We also dive into permafree strategy, series bibles, small-town worldbuilding, and how she keeps readers invested across interconnected stories. If you love swoony heroes, strong heroines, and smart business insight wrapped in real-world experience, this conversation is one you will not want to miss.

Get Shanon’s 3-time award-winning romantasy book out on January 20th! A Curse of Wings & Gems 👉 https://books2read.com/A-Curse-of-Wings-and-Gems

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CONNECT WITH T L Russ!

🌐 T L Russ's Website: https://www.tlruss.com/

📷 T L Russ's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tlrussauthor/🎥 T L Russ's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tlruss

CONNECT WITH US!

▶Shanon’s (S.D. Huston) Links: https://linktr.ee/sdhuston

▶Ben Pick’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Running2Write

▶Ben Pick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/running2write

🌐 D.L.’s Website: https://www.authordltillery.com/

📚 D.L.’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/D-L-Tillery/e/B09CRDP37H

🎥 D.L.’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AuthorDLTillery

📱 D.L.’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorDLTillery/

📸 D.L.’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authordltillery/

🐦 D.L.’s Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/authordltillery

🌐 D.L.’s Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/banongaming

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Episode 099

Released on: March 1, 2026

In this episode of the Self-Publishing Tips & Tricks podcast, we dive into The Relaxed Author by Joanna Penn and Mark Leslie Lefebvre and explore what it really means to build a sustainable writing life. We discuss how their perspective challenges the pressure to constantly produce, market, and optimize, and instead encourages authors to think long term, embrace flexibility, and define success on their own terms. From reframing incubation time as real creative work to shifting revision from expansion to precision, this conversation unpacks the practical and mindset shifts that can help protect your creativity for the years ahead.

Note: Near the end of the episode, Shanon mentions moving her books in and out of KDP. She meant KU,which is Amazon’s exclusive ebook enrollment program within KDP Select.

📘WHERE TO FIND THE BOOK ONLINE: https://www.thecreativepenn.com/relaxed-author/

OTHER LINKS MENTIONED DURING EPISODE:

🌟Want to be an Alpha Reader for Shanon’s A Curse of Spikes & Smoke? Sign up for free here: https://tinyurl.com/ACOSAS-Alpha-Draft🌟D.L. Tillery’s Winterwolf is out now! Get your copy here: https://a.co/d/00sSX4vL🌟Want to see Shanon and D.L. talk about Winterwolf? Watch that Charmed Chat here: https://youtu.be/ZZNKxIaco9o

🌟BookFunnel’s “5 Automations to Level Up Your Author Business” video: https://youtu.be/9NxaEcWs2cA

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CONNECT WITH D.L. TILLERY!

🌐D.L.’s Website: https://www.authordltillery.com/

📚 D.L.’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/D-L-Tillery/e/B09CRDP37H

🎥 D.L.’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AuthorDLTillery

📱D.L.’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorDLTillery/

📸D.L.’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authordltillery/

🐦D.L.’s Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/authordltillery

🌐 D.L.’s Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/banongaming

CONNECT WITH US!

▶Shanon’s (S.D. Huston) Links: https://linktr.ee/sdhuston

▶Ben Pick’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Running2Write

▶Ben Pick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/running2write

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