The Become Famous podcast is now Public Figure Society Podcast
In this episode, our host Torund Bryhn interviews the talented and innovative author Kalista Neith, who shares her fascinating journey in the literary world.
Kalista discusses overcoming significant obstacles with print companies to ensure her books include the high-quality art that makes them stand out. She divulges her unique grassroots marketing techniques, emphasizing that writing a book is only a fraction of the battle—marketing and selling it is where the real challenge lies. From her initial struggles with distributors to her successful use of Advanced Reader Copies (ARCs) and personal touch marketing, Kalista provides an inspiring roadmap for aspiring authors.
She also highlights the importance of building genuine connections with readers and bookstore staff, offering practical advice on getting books stocked in stores like Barnes & Noble. Amid her impressive achievements, Kalista remains candid about facing imposter syndrome and the ongoing balance between writing and public presence.
Stay tuned as Kalista reveals her creative process, strategies for engaging readers, and plans. This episode is packed with advice and inspiration you will want to take advantage of!
Key Moments:
05:12 IngramSpark delayed book orders due to dispute.
06:27 Printing issues led to switching book distributors.
09:54 ARC readers received art prints for reviews.
13:36 Stand out in saturated market with uniqueness.
16:32 Use top tropes in pitches to attract attention.
22:24 Sold out quickly, emailed to request more books.
23:43 Proper genre marketing establishes fruitful bookstore relationships.
27:47 Balancing writing and marketing demands is challenging.
32:15 Editor advised deeper character development, structuring story.
33:44 Building societies for character development and conflict.
38:37 Proofreading can't ensure perfection; expect minor errors.
41:35 Arc readers help catch typos with incentives.
43:59 Draft, edit, polish, review, refine, trade, edit.
About the guest:
Kalista is an Amazon and Barnes & Noble best-selling dark fantasy romance author. She lives in the Phoenix area with her partner and several four-legged creatures. When she's not wrapping plot and filth in gorgeous art, Kalista can typically be found gazing at Sesshomaru art, or playing her favorite games.
How to connect Kalista :
Website: https://www.kalistaneith.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kalistaneith/
How to connect Torund :
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/torundb/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/torundb/
Website: https://torundbryhn.com/
Link to buy her book: https://amzn.to/3UmTJzI
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