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KDPUniversity @home with Julia Kent

New York Times and USA Today best-selling author Julia Kent writes romantic comedy with an edge. Since her first release, her novels have sold over 2 million copies, appeared on multiple best-seller lists, and been translated to several languages. On July 29, Kent shared her advice for diversifying audience and increasing reach, along with her audio book and translated novel production experiences.

Video: Recorded July 29, 2021

KDPUniversity @home with Alana Quintana Albertson

Alana Quintana Albertson is a Latina best-selling romance author of thirty-one books. Her newest Latinx romantic comedy series Spicy Rich Tacos has earned her a deal with Berkeley Publishing, and the first book in the series, Ramón and Julieta, was optioned for television. On July 22, Albertson joined us to share invaluable insights into serial content, and promotion!

Video: Recorded July 22, 2021

KDPUniversity @home with Orlando A. Sanchez

Orlando A. Sanchez’s writing journey started in his teens, creating scenarios for his Dungeons & Dragons adventures. Today Sanchez writes urban fantasy, with a twist of paranormal lurking behind the scenes, and a dose of magic, martial arts, and mayhem. On July 15, Sanchez joined the KDPU team to talk about taking the self-publishing leap, and the importance of building a strong, global reader group through social media.

Video: Recorded July 15, 2021

KDPUniversity @home with LJ Ross

After LJ Ross’s debut mystery novel Holy Island released in 2015 through Kindle Direct Publishing, it became an instant international bestseller. Following the same path, twenty more of her novels have become Amazon UK best sellers, with millions of copies sold worldwide. Passionate about supporting literacy, education, and the arts, Ross sponsors several philanthropic initiatives through her imprint, Dark Skies Publishing. Louise joined us on July 8 to share how she uses Kindle Unlimited and KDP Select to help reach her audience.

Video: Recorded July 8, 2021

KDPUniversity @home with Michael and Judith Anderle

Best-selling author Michael Anderle is known for his Kurtherian Gambit series and creating 20Booksto50K®, a 51,000+ member Facebook group dedicated to helping authors earn more. With his partner Judith, the Anderles also started and grew LMBPN® Publishing, which has helped publish close to 100 series, over 1,000 books, and over 200 audiobooks. On July 1, the Anderles joined the KDP University team to share their story and why they’re so invested in seeing other authors succeed, the importance of goal setting, and their best tips for growing a business as an independently published author.

Video: Recorded July 7, 2021

KDPUniversity @home with M.D. Cooper

With twenty years of software development experience, M.D. Cooper uses her expertise to create realistic science fiction that captures readers. A self-proclaimed extrovert, Cooper loves to hang out with her readers on social media or at conventions, where she just may be found rocking a catsuit or cosplaying one of her own characters. On June 24, Cooper joined us to reveal how social media advertising, like through Facebook, has helped her meet a whole new audience of readers.

Video: Recorded June 24, 2021

KDPUniversity @home with Sloane Kennedy

Sloane Kennedy always dreamed of being a writer but didn’t take the plunge until 2015 when she finally released her first novel. Since then, she hasn’t stopped, and she now has over 40 books to her name, including the Amazon best-selling gay-romance Pelican Bay and The Protectors series. Kennedy’s Twist of Fate (written in collaboration with Lucy Lennox) and Pelican Bay series have also both recently been optioned for film and television to an Emmy-nominated producer. On June 17, Kennedy joined us to share her story, the resources she used to educate herself about self-publishing, and her top tips for social media and giveaways.

Video: Recorded June 17, 2021