Episodes

  • How to Reach 1K Reviews on Goodreads
    Jun 28 2023

    John Durgin shares his strategy to garner 1K Goodreads reviews in 1 year.

     

    Check out his novel The Cursed Among Us: https://amzn.to/444N94r

     

    Inside the Indie Horror World: https://amzn.to/3Xz1gMX

     

    Get a FREE book from S.C. Mendes: https://www.bloodgutsandstory.com/ytdownload

     

    Connect with Lucy Leitner: https://lucyleitner.com/

    Work with editor Joseph Sale: https://themindflayer.com/


    Download a FREE book from Joseph Sale: https://www.bloodgutsandstory.com/cravingdownload

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    44 mins
  • Do conventions help indie authors? - Part 2
    Apr 28 2023

    On this episode of HORROR BUSINESS,  Lucy and S.C. discuss the branding and networking that happened at Authorcon II in April 2023.

     

    LISTEN to Part 1 on AMAZON: https://amzn.to/3SAEroD

     

    Spotify, Stitcher, and more: https://www.bloodgutsandstory.com/horror-business

     

    SC Mendes and Blood Bound Books are on a mission to improve literacy!

    Screams for Teens: https://www.bloodgutsandstory.com/screamsforteens

    Blood Bank: A Charitable Anthology: https://www.bloodgutsandstory.com/bloodbank

     

    Find the best in HORROR, SATIRE, & TRANSGRESIVE FICTION: https://lucyleitner.com/

    Join Lucy's newsletter for convention dates, exclusive deals, and more: https://lucyleitner.com/newsletter-1

     

    Music performed by Rising Seas: https://risingseaspunk.bandcamp.com/releases

     

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    16 mins
  • Do conventions help indie authors? - Part 1
    Apr 26 2023

    On this episode of HORROR BUSINESS,  Lucy and S.C. discuss the advantages and obstacles of conventions for indie authors. This episode comes on the heels of their appearance at Authorcon II in April 2023.

    LISTEN on AMAZON: https://amzn.to/3SAEroD

     

    SC Mendes and Blood Bound Books are on a mission to improve literacy!

     

    Screams for Teens: https://www.bloodgutsandstory.com/screamsforteens

    Blood Bank: A Charitable Anthology: https://www.bloodgutsandstory.com/bloodbank

     

    Find the best in HORROR, SATIRE, & TRANSGRESIVE FICTION: https://lucyleitner.com/

     

    Join Lucy's newsletter for convention dates, exclusive deals, and more: https://lucyleitner.com/newsletter-1

     

    Music performed by Rising Seas: https://risingseaspunk.bandcamp.com/releases

     

     

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    20 mins
  • Indie Author Reveals How He Boosted Book Sales with Facebook Ads
    Sep 20 2022

    On this episode of HORROR BUSINESS, Joseph Sale takes you step-by-step through setting up a Facebook ad that can help you boost book sales without breaking your bank.

    He also discusses strategies to employ depending on where you are in your career and what genre you write.

    Get more insight from Joseph in his video breaking down the Five-Act Structure: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1CF6D9W1CY

    And visit his author page: https://amzn.to/3UBPFen

    SC Mendes and Blood Bound Books' Mission is Spreading Hope Through Dark Fiction: https://www.bloodgutsandstory.com/

    Get personalized books, horror greeting cards, and coloring books: https://www.etsy.com/shop/BloodBoundBooks

    Lucy Leitner’s novel Bad Vibrations is available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3f6QqvC

    Get a feel for her brand of horror with this FREE short story: https://www.bloodgutsandstory.com/post/the-shoe-box-challenge-free-fiction

    Godless Books: https://godless.com/collections/lucy-leitner

    Music performed by Rising Seas: https://risingseaspunk.bandcamp.com/releases

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    #Indiehorrorbooks #howtoselfpublish #selfpublish #amazonauthor #authorpodcast #authorhelp #authormarketing #networking #advertisinghelp #adsforauthors

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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • Indie Author’s Guide to Editing
    Jul 13 2022

    On this episode of HORROR BUSINESS, Lyndsey Smith poses the big question all authors must ask themselves and explains why writing your novel is the easy part.

    Smith reveals her biggest self-editing tips, how to choose the correct editor for your project, writing and marketing techniques, ways to make big bucks with ghostwriting, and more.

    Get more from Lyndsey: https://www.horrorsmithediting.com/

    Kindlepreneur Marketing List: https://bit.ly/3yD87ZF

    SC Mendes and Blood Bound Books' Mission is Spreading Hope Through Dark Fiction: https://www.bloodgutsandstory.com/

    Get personalized books, horror greeting cards, and coloring books: https://www.etsy.com/shop/BloodBoundBooks

    Lucy Leitner: https://bit.ly/3tC6poP

    Her novel OUTRAGE LEVEL 10 is available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/30slNJr

    AND other great bookstores: https://books2read.com/u/4A5ewe

    Music performed by Rising Seas: https://risingseaspunk.bandcamp.com/releases

    #editingtips #indiehorror #authorpodcast #authorinterview #ghostwriting

    #findaneditor #Indiehorrorbooks #howtoselfpublish #selfpublish #amazonauthor #authorpodcast #authorhelp #authormarketing

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Why Friends are the Best Co-Authors - Tips from the Writing Team of CLICKERS NEVER DIE
    Jun 1 2022

    On this episode of HORROR BUSINESS, Stephen Kozeniewski and Wile E. Young discuss their experiences with co-authoring novels, the expectations when beginning, how to pitch publishers and approach authors, as well as FEAR AND LOATHING IN CLICKERS – the inside scoop on the pitch that landed Kozeniewski and Young the chance to continue the legendary Clickers franchise.

    Enjoy our new segment on death inspired by Kristopher Triana’s episode (https://youtu.be/srD8Neiq7jg) where authors tell us their ideal way to checkout. Clickers may never die, but these two guys will. Find out how!

    The Perfectly Fine House: https://amzn.to/3M6lUwo

    Clickers Never Die: https://amzn.to/3m3LGqS

    Wile E. Young

    Twitter: @TexasCthulhu

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/connor.rice.581

    Amazon: https://amzn.to/3m3S01i

    Website: https://wileeyoung.blogspot.com/

    Stephen Kozeniewski

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KozAuthor/

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/outfortune

    Amazon: https://amzn.to/3N91Zyv

    Website: https://manuscriptsburn.blogspot.com/

    SC Mendes and Blood Bound Books' Mission is Spreading Hope Through Dark Fiction: https://www.bloodgutsandstory.com/

    Get personalized books, horror greeting cards, and coloring books: https://www.etsy.com/shop/BloodBoundBooks

    Lucy Leitner: https://bit.ly/3tC6poP

    Her novel OUTRAGE LEVEL 10 is available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/30slNJr

    AND other great book stores: https://books2read.com/u/4A5ewe

    Music performed by Shiver: https://m.facebook.com/shiverpgh/

    #Horrorfictionpodcast #indiehorror #horrorauthors #Horror #authorinterview

    #clickers #howtocoauthor #coauthor #Indiehorrorbooks #howtoselfpublish #selfpublish #amazonauthor #authorpodcast #authorhelp #authormarketing

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    58 mins
  • Write in Multiple Genres w/ Kristopher Triana
    May 5 2022

    Kristopher Triana knows the business of horror, but more importantly, he understands the business of storytelling.

    In this episode, Lucy and S.C. interview the award-winning author on how he successfully tells a story and markets a book regardless of the genre. You'll get insider tips on pen names, covers, and research, as well as a ton of laughs.

    Check out Triana's newest thriller A FINE EVENING IN HELL: https://amzn.to/382XFSa

    His coloring book is available here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/705323752/body-art-the-coloring-book

    SC Mendes and Blood Bound Books' Mission is Spreading Hope Through Dark Fiction: https://www.bloodgutsandstory.com/

    Get personalized books, horror greeting cards, and coloring books: https://www.etsy.com/shop/BloodBoundBooks

    Lucy Leitner: https://bit.ly/3tC6poP

    Her novel OUTRAGE LEVEL 10 is available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/30slNJr

    AND other great book stores: https://books2read.com/u/4A5ewe

    Music performed by Shiver: https://m.facebook.com/shiverpgh/

    #Horrorfictionpodcast #indiehorror #horrorauthors #Horror #authorinterview

    #KristopherTriana #Indiehorrorbooks #howtoselfpublish #selfpublish #amazonauthor #authorpodcast #authorhelp #authormarketing

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    50 mins
  • Bookstagram for Horror Authors - with Mona Kabbani
    Mar 8 2022

    Not sure how to use IG as an author?

    On this episode of the Horror Business podcast, Mona Kabbani shares how she grew her Instagram audience to more than 10K with no gimmicks or paid advertising. And most importantly, how she has fun with it.

    Step behind the scenes and learn how she started her profile, best practices when dealing with reviewers, and how to mentally prepare for the evil empire known as social media.

    As always, we discuss more than just Instagram, and all authors can benefit from her experience.

    Check out Mona’s IG for yourself @moralityinhorror: https://www.instagram.com/moralityinhorror/?hl=en

    Her award-winning novella can be purchased on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3hP1vPP

    And "Cursed Objects" will be featured in BLOOD BANK: A Charitable Anthology this April: https://www.bloodgutsandstory.com/post/the-second-transfusion

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    SC Mendes and Blood Bound Books' Mission is Spreading Hope Through Dark Fiction: https://www.bloodgutsandstory.com/

    Get personalized books, horror greeting cards, and coloring books: https://www.etsy.com/shop/BloodBoundBooks

    Lucy Leitner: https://bit.ly/3tC6poP

    Her novel OUTRAGE LEVEL 10 is available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/30slNJr

    AND other great book stores: https://books2read.com/u/4A5ewe

    Music performed by Shiver: https://m.facebook.com/shiverpgh/

    #womeninhorror #bookstagramtips #instagramforauthors #socialmediaforauthors #instagramhorror #indiehorror #horrorauthors #bookstagram #Instagram #horror #authortips #influencertips #howtoselfpublish

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    47 mins