Episodes

Fire Horse Editing and Writing 05-21-2026
May 21, 2026

Fire Horse Editing and Writing 05-21-2026

Writing and publishing in today’s world is NOT as hard as most believe. To “ease the overwhelm and stress,” preparation in doing your research is part of the formula. Joining Judith Briles today is Barb Wilson, an author hers...
The Future of Authoring and Publishing 05-14-2026
May 14, 2026

The Future of Authoring and Publishing 05-14-2026

In this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast, host Judith Briles has invited author of Communicating with the Future and Futurist Dr. Thomas Frey to join her for a session on the Future of Authoring an...
Creating Strategic Author Success 05-07-2026
May 7, 2026

Creating Strategic Author Success 05-07-2026

When is the last time you did an author “spring cleaning”—your office, your surroundings, even what your goals are? If you have been on the author and publishing track for a few years, most like some of your original goals ha...
The Power of the Weeklies 04-30-2026
April 30, 2026

The Power of the Weeklies 04-30-2026

The Weeklies are the core of a community—a type of local press that features a variety of things that helps a community to thrive. Who better to talk about the strength and power a weekly brings to a community that Bob Sweene...
The Mind of a Writer…Get Your Book Done 04-23-2026
April 23, 2026

The Mind of a Writer…Get Your Book Done 04-23-2026

In this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast, host Judith Briles has invited author of 29 books and creator of the www.BigFatWords.com Substack, Dom Testa to join her in a deep probe in what holds writ...
IP Protection for Authors, Part 2   04-16-2026
April 16, 2026

IP Protection for Authors, Part 2 04-16-2026

IP PART 2 ... The recent pirating of over 500,000 books and lawsuit settlement from Anthropic for 1.5 BILLION dollars opens with Judith Briles and the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Marketing podcast. Joining her is Colin O’Brien...
IP Protection for Authors, Part 1 04-09-2026
April 9, 2026

IP Protection for Authors, Part 1 04-09-2026

The recent pirating of over 500,000 books and lawsuit settlement from Anthropic for 1.5 BILLION dollars opens with Judith Briles and the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Marketing podcast. Joining her is Colin O’Brien, intellectual...
AI Hacks Simplified for Authors .. 04-02-2026
April 2, 2026

AI Hacks Simplified for Authors .. 04-02-2026

The ultimate entrepreneur Tom Antion, joins the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with his latest AI hacks to evolutize your publishing business. Your take-aways include: - How to write so it doesn't look like AI....
Old School Publicity that Still Works for Authors  03-26-2026
March 26, 2026

Old School Publicity that Still Works for Authors 03-26-2026

Publicity expert Joan Stewart has been a frequent guest on the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. -Why Press Releases work … and what are the new twists. -Why Newsjacking works … and what are the new twists. -Why ...
Creating Fire Horse Marketing Swag  03-19-2026
March 19, 2026

Creating Fire Horse Marketing Swag 03-19-2026

In this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast, host Judith Briles and book designer and branding expert Rebecca Finkel deliver an hour of show and tell … an hour to enhance your presence and book market...
How to Sell Books in a Grocery Store 03-12-2026
March 12, 2026

How to Sell Books in a Grocery Store 03-12-2026

What does the Kroger grocery store empire have in common with authors and books? Lots … and now you can discover another alternative portal to sell your books. The Authors In Grocery Stores program is available in half the st...
How Authors Can Get Sponsorships 03-05-2026
March 5, 2026

How Authors Can Get Sponsorships 03-05-2026

In this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast, host Judith Briles has invited author and sponsorship expert Roberta Vigilance to join her for an hour of show and tell … an hour to grow your support netw...
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...