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KDPUniversity @home with Rachel McLean

2021 Kindle Storyteller award winner Rachel McLean is known for her best-selling Detective Zoe Finch and Dorset Crime series. In January 2022, McLean’s releasing her new book 5 Steps to Author Success, which chronicles her journey from sporadic sales to her current success. On December 16, Rachel joined us to share her story, selecting appropriate genres, and how she integrates reader expectations into her writing to increase sales.

Video: Recorded Dec 16, 2021

KDPUniversity @home with Michaelbrent Collings

Novelist and screenwriter Michaelbrent Collings is one of the most successful indie horror authors in the US, as well as an international best-selling thriller, fantasy, science fiction, and mystery writer. His works have been nominated for Bram Stoker, Dragon, and RONE awards. Collings is a frequent guest at comic cons and writing podcasts like Six Figure Authors, The Creative Penn, Writing Excuses, and more. On October 28, Collings shared with us how writing helped him gain a whole new sense of hope and how branding and event attendance can build your readership.

Video: Recorded Oct 28, 2021

KDPUniversity @home with Sarina Bowen

Sarina Bowen, formerly a Wall Street trader, is the award-winning author of over thirty contemporary- and LGBT- romance novels. Her books have hit USA Today’s best-seller list nineteen times , have been published in over a dozen languages, and are sold on five continents. Bowen joined us on September 30 to share how she went from Wall Street to writer, along with her best tips for pricing your books and writing series.

Video: Recorded September 30, 2021

KDPUniversity @home with Michelle M. Pillow

A romantic at heart, Michelle M. Pillow loves stories with a happy ending, imperfect characters, and good mysteries that are challenging to solve. Though she writes in many genres—and has sold a million books across them!—she’s best known for her sci-fi and paranormal romances, mysteries, and paranormal women's fiction. On September 16, Pillow shared with us phenomenal marketing tips, including how she uses resources like Author Central and A+ content to create a strong book release.

Video: Recorded September 16, 2021

KDPUniversity @home with Andrew Watts

In 2012, while deployed on a USS Navy aircraft carrier, Andrew Watts took up writing as a way to occupy his free time. Fast-forward nearly a decade and Watts is now the owner of Severn River Publishing, which has published titles for over 20 authors. Drawing on his experience in the military and working in brand management for one of the world’s largest consumer-goods companies, Watts uses his discipline and marketing acumen to turn his projects into reality as a successful author and business owner. On September 2, Watts joined us to share his top tips for starting and growing your career as an indie author—from his unique perspective on both sides of the pen.

Video: Recorded September 2, 2021

KDPUniversity @home with Tricia O'Malley

Tricia O’Malley didn’t let living on a small Caribbean island stop her from becoming a global best seller. With over 2 million books read and spots on New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal best-seller lists, O’Malley’s contemporary romances, paranormal romances, and cozy mystery novels stories have touched hearts all over the world. On August 19, O’Malley and her business manager, joined us to share their top tips for a successful pre-order launch.

Video: Recorded August 19, 2021

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