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In this episode, join Holly and her guest interviewer as they discuss the end of an era (3 years of work!) and the next step for the podcast. Don't cry for us, for we are already moving onto the next podcast series! Stay tuned (and subscribed) for more info! xxx I would like to say a sincere thank you to everyone who subscribed to the series, listened to or even just downloaded a single episode over the last 19 months of the podcast's existence. I also extend a thank you to every guest, whether their interview made it to air or not, and their followers for joining us on the ride. It was wild. Stay subscribed to hear news of the new Beyond the Words Project, coming out sometime in the next few months (We're aiming for before Christmas!) If you have any questions, concerns or issues, or you want to talk about your writing, please feel free to contact me at The Modern Meltdown Facebook page, here: https://www.facebook.com/TheModernMeltdown Until then, stay safe, and keep on writing. ~ Holly Hunt Author of: DARK URBAN FANTASY: The Devil's Wife: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06Y635Y5Q The Inuit Nightmare: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06Y62YJSB/ SWORD & SORCERY FANTASY: Scale and Feather: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009K5DDYG/ The Tyrant of Tarsit: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00C4NU46G/ THRILLER/HORROR: Blood Moon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0087QFMA2/ The Holiday Killer: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01910O6I6 COMIC: The Battle of the Blood Moon (Graphic Novel): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B078H971BM/ EROTICA: Blood Lovers: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004VGY44W/ Dust to Dust: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00K7KVOF8/ Cleaning Up: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EY29IVW/ Plus assorted short stories and novellas.

For the second-to-last episode of the series, we begin looking at the adaption of your work, focusing on book to comic, though touching on other forms as well.

Join Holly as she discusses the difference between music and fiction, and the complicated history of the two. Includes a review of "The Brothers of Darkness and Light" by Jeff Thomson at the end. To purchase a copy of The Brothers of Darkness and Light, click here: https://www.amazon.com.au/Brothers-Darkness-Light-Jeff-Thomson/dp/1452511942

Join Holly and her guest as they explore the psychological reactions readers have to certain elements of a book, and the best way to elicit those responses. Includes a review of "Kalanon's Rising", by Darian Smith, at the end. To purchase a copy of Kalanon's Rising, click here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LWZOTWS/

On this week's show, join Holly and her guest as they talk about the Indie (independant) Scene, and how you can get out and support them - sometimes without spending a cent! Includes a review of "Kin Seeker"by Naomi Eccles-Smith, at the end.  To purchase a copy of Kin Seeker, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Kin-Seeker-Fantasy-Adventure-Calling-ebook/dp/B00EP7E7HQ

Every member of Beyond the Words has a full-time job to balance around our show, but we do it because we love it, and because we love all of you. However, now that Beyond the Words has reached 50 episodes, we think it’s time to start doing what all good authors do best: implementing some character development in our show. If you'd like to donate to our fundraiser for new microphones, hosting and equipment, head on over to http://www.gofundme.com/the-modern-meltdown-podcast Every donation pledged before 3:30PM AEST Sunday August 19th will receive a shout out at the start of Episode 51. Want to be in on the action? Donate today! http://www.gofundme.com/the-modern-meltdown-podcast See you Sunday!

Join Holly and her guest as they discuss the motivations and benefits of publishing your book with the help of the internet's greatest source of income: crowdfunding. Includes a review of "The Seclusion" by Jacqui Castle at the end. The Seclusion will be released in early September, 2018.

Join Holly and her guest as they discuss preparing for, attending, and winding down from author appearances and guest spotting at conventions! Includes a review of "Harlequin's Riddle" by Rachel Nightingale at the end.  To purchase a copy of Harlequin's Riddle, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Harlequins-Riddle-Tales-Rachel-Nightingale-ebook/dp/B07CH9MHXH

Join Holly as she walks you through one of the most time-honoured part of promoting your book: A book tour!

What's worse than a pirate? A whole community of them. This episode is designed as a step-by-step on how to get your books off pirate sites, and learning to live with the swashbucklers. Arr.

Join Holly and her returning guest as they discuss the differences between generating sales online and in person. Includes a review of "The Circuit " series by Rhett C. Bruno at the end. To purchase a copy of The Circuit, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Circuit-Complete-Rhett-C-Bruno-ebook/dp/B076QJGLSD

Join Holly and her guest as they discuss the best mailing list provider services, what to put in your newsletter, and how to stop people pressing the 'Unsubscribe' button. Includes a review of "Insanity" by Andre Gonzalez at the end. To purchase a copy of Insanity, please click here:https://www.amazon.com/Insanity-Book-1-Andre-Gonzalez-ebook/dp/B075SPHS69

Join Holly and her guest as they discuss the finer points of one of the best attention-grabbing tools you have in your arsenal: The Giveaway. Includes a review of "Ichabod Jones: Monster Hunter" by Russell Nohelty, at the end. To purchase a copy of Ichabod Jones: Monster Hunter, click here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01K14ZBIK/

Join Holly and her guest as they discuss promotion in a modern world, and give you the groundwork for a marketing plan you can enjoy. Includes a review of "The Drago Tree" by Isobel Blackthorne at the end. To purchase a copy of The Drago Tree, click here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DBMBBFD/

We take another small aside as we contemplate bestseller lists, and what you have to do to get on them. Is it worth it? Listen in and find out.

Join Holly and her guest as they discuss the best marketing, and highlight the good and bad parts of paying for promotion. Includes a review of "Obsidian", by Alan Baxter, at the end. To purchase a copy of Obsidian, click here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JIDE4TS

Join Holly and her guest as they begin the journey to promoting your book: The basics. Includes a review of "Matched in Heaven", by Angela Page, at the end. To purchase a copy of Matched in Heaven, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Matched-Heaven-Angela-Page/dp/0998990191

Join Holly and her guest as they celebrate the contract and face the daunting prospect of life after publishing - where the work has only just begun! Includes a review of "Crimson Fire" by Mirren Hogan at the end. To purchase a copy of Crimson Fire, click here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0716MVQ3F

Join Holly as she and her guest discuss the merits of building your next book on the mistakes of the past. Includes a review of "Faerie Apocolypse" by Jason Franks at the end. To purchase a copy of Faerie Apocalypse, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Faerie-Apocalypse-Jason-Franks-ebook/dp/B0789FGYFM/