Welcome to Episode 61 of Published. Today, I'm speaking with one of Greenleaf’s editors, Lee Reed Zarnikau. Lee will tell us how to piece together a memoir and give us her insights into the dos and don’ts of memoir writing from an editor's perspective.

Welcome to Episode 60 of Published. Today, I’m speaking with Mimi Chan, the senior marketing manager at Goodreads. Mimi will tell us all about the Goodreads platform and how you as an author can use it connect with readers and promote your book.

Welcome to Episode 59 of Published. Today, I'll speak with Greenleaf’s Art Director, Neil Gonzalez, about book design elements and why a well-designed cover and interior are vital to your book’s success.

Welcome to Episode 58 of Published. Today, I’ll speak with Greenleaf’s Executive Editor, Erin Brown, about outlines and why they’re an important part in the book creation process.

For our final episode of the year, we have two guests, Corrin Foster, Greenleaf’s Director of Branding and Marketing, and Kesley Smith, Greenleaf’s Director of Business Development and Corporate Communications. Today we’ll talk about top book marketing and author branding tips and trends for the coming year.

Today, I’ll speak with Texas Book Festival’s literary director, Matthew Patin. Matt will tell us all about the Texas Book Festival and how independent authors can get involved.

Today I'll speak with Susan Wittig Albert, the author of the popular China Bayles Mysteries, the Darling Dahlia Mysteries and many other must-read books spanning the mystery, historical fiction, and nonfiction genres. As well, Susan will tell us all about her own writing process while offering advice to new authors who might be considering writing their own book series.

Today I’ll speak with Greenleaf’s Digital Media Outreach Strategist, Sam Ofman, about book publicity and how it has changed in recent years. Sam will tell us about the impact a strong PR campaign can make for an author and their book and how you can get started on your PR efforts.