Episodes

Why Authors Need Book Reviews-How to Get Them 02-19-2026
Feb. 19, 2026

Why Authors Need Book Reviews-How to Get Them 02-19-2026

How to Thrive in Writing, Authoring, and Publishing THRIVE is one of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast host’s favorite words. When “thriving” is in your mix … it is way beyond surviving. Think being healthy, striv...
Online Scammer Red Flags for Authors 02-12-2026
Feb. 12, 2026

Online Scammer Red Flags for Authors 02-12-2026

Ouch … You’ve been stung. There is nothing subtle when it comes to someone or a group of “someones” who go after you and your credit card and bank account. The book thieves, the pirates, and those who penetrate your accounts ...
Strategies on Creating a Series - Finding Money for Authors 02-05-2026
Feb. 5, 2026

Strategies on Creating a Series - Finding Money for Authors 02-05-2026

Strategies on Creating a Series - Finding Money for Authors
Help and Scholarships for Up and Coming Authors 01-29-2026
Jan. 29, 2026

Help and Scholarships for Up and Coming Authors 01-29-2026

Two publishing pros reveal the power for newbie authors … for authors-to-be … for any resident of Colorado over 20 on how to get help … money … guidance via the Colorado Authors Hall of Fame Aspiring Authors Scholarships. Joi...
Power Strategies for Instagram 2026 01-22-2026
Jan. 22, 2026

Power Strategies for Instagram 2026 01-22-2026

In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast, Dr. Judith Briles invites Social Media Marketing Specialist Jules Marie to join her. You will learn the latest changes on Instagram and how to implement for your s...
Taming the Google Monster for Authors  01-15-2026
Jan. 15, 2026

Taming the Google Monster for Authors 01-15-2026

In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Dr. Judith Briles, host of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast, has invited book marketing guru John Kremer back to deep dive further into the massive change...
Book Marketing Strategies for 2026  01-08-2026
Jan. 8, 2026

Book Marketing Strategies for 2026 01-08-2026

In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Dr. Judith Briles, host of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast, has invited book marketing guru John Kremer to step up and reveal his key tips for 2026 succe...
Why Your Words Matter 01-01-2026
Jan. 1, 2026

Why Your Words Matter 01-01-2026

Dr. Judith Briles takes you along on her walk to become a writer … after she became an author … harnessing her sheer grit to achieve publishing success. Every walk has a first step. For Aspiring Authors, it starts here ... • ...
#1 How to Write with Color and Personality    12-25-2025
Dec. 25, 2025

#1 How to Write with Color and Personality 12-25-2025

In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast, Host Dr. Judith Briles invites award-winning and bestselling author Mara Purl to share her tips on creating characters that readers want more of. It was the #1 Aut...
#2 Refresh, Repurpose and Roar for Author Success   12-18-2025
Dec. 18, 2025

#2 Refresh, Repurpose and Roar for Author Success 12-18-2025

Refresh, Repurpose, Roar to 2025 Author Success In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles walks you through over a dozen tips and strategies to support your author success for this year. It ...
#3 How Do Judges in Book Contests Really Judge?                     12-11-2025
Dec. 11, 2025

#3 How Do Judges in Book Contests Really Judge? 12-11-2025

How Do Book Judges in Book Contests Really Judge? In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles invites Jules Marie who has judged over 2,000 books for a variety of book contests to share her ti...
#4 How to Create the Author Speaking GamePlan for Success  12-04-2025
Dec. 4, 2025

#4 How to Create the Author Speaking GamePlan for Success 12-04-2025

In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles opens the door to the #1 way to sell mega cases of your book at full price with immediate payment and not returns. It was the fourth greatest number...
Is there a book in you? Part 3 Amazon Bestseller  11-20-2025
Nov. 20, 2025

Is there a book in you? Part 3 Amazon Bestseller 11-20-2025

Judith teaches authors how to create Amazon Bestsellers. Today, the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing Host will be the solo voice for the Why, How, and When of creating yours. This week’s is about the power and privilege ...
Is There a Book in YOU? Part 2  11-13-2025
Nov. 13, 2025

Is There a Book in YOU? Part 2 11-13-2025

Is There a Book in You? Part TWO is designed for the aspiring author of fiction or nonfiction to get started on their journey of publishing their work. The number one tip for the four podcasts beginning in November was to sta...
Is There a Book in YOU? Part 1  11-6-2025
Nov. 6, 2025

Is There a Book in YOU? Part 1 11-6-2025

Is There a Book in You? Part ONE is designed for the aspiring author of fiction or nonfiction to get started on their journey of publishing their work. The number one tip for the four podcasts beginning in November will be to...
How to Create an Amazon Bestseller 10-30-2025
Oct. 30, 2025

How to Create an Amazon Bestseller 10-30-2025

Can YOUR Book Become a Bestseller? Judith teaches authors how to create Amazon Bestsellers. Today, the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing Host will be the solo voice for the Why, How, and When of creating yours. This week’...
How to Create Rock Star Visibility at Author Events  10-23-2025
Oct. 23, 2025

How to Create Rock Star Visibility at Author Events 10-23-2025

You are an author … do you snap, crackle, and pop at your author events? In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles invites Book Designer and Swag Creator Extraordinaire Rebecca Finkle to joi...
How Book Proposals Create an Author Success Guide Path 10-16-2025
Oct. 16, 2025

How Book Proposals Create an Author Success Guide Path 10-16-2025

In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles invites Deb Eckerling, the author of Your Goal Guide and 52 Secrets for Goal Setting to dive into the key elements of writing a book proposal. Typic...
How to maximize locations in your book for book marketing  10-09-2025
Oct. 9, 2025

How to maximize locations in your book for book marketing 10-09-2025

Discover the Historical Traveler for Research and Enhancing Your Storyline In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, host Dr. Judith Briles invites promo expert and history hunter Jackie Lapin. She is the founder ...
How to create author overnight success in 30 years! 10-02-2025
Oct. 2, 2025

How to create author overnight success in 30 years! 10-02-2025

In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles invites Mara Purl back to retrace her 35 years in becoming an overnight success with her series of books and connecting with like genre bestselling ...
Your Voice ... Your Superpower! 09-25-2025
Sept. 25, 2025

Your Voice ... Your Superpower! 09-25-2025

Hey AUTHORS ... Your Voice Is Your Superpower! In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles invites Rachel Alena, voice coach and professional narrator joins Dr. Judith Briles for a lively and ...
Creating Author and Book Goals 09-18-2025
Sept. 18, 2025

Creating Author and Book Goals 09-18-2025

In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles invites Deb Eckerling, the author of Your Goal Guide and 52 Secrets for Goal Setting to dive into the how, why, and when to create author and book g...
How Authors Can Elevate Their Listening for Author Success  09-11-2025
Sept. 11, 2025

How Authors Can Elevate Their Listening for Author Success 09-11-2025

Why Listening Can Elevate Authors for Book Success In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles invites Dr. Jacalyn Kerbeck, Chief Listening Officer, and founder and visionary for the USA Globa...