Under Cover

P odcasting has been around for quite a while now and while it might not be the number one way a writer thinks of getting noticed it's a great way to have your voice heard. A podcast can quickly reach thousands of ears and is a way to discuss your latest projects as well as your own personal brand. Appearing as a guest on a podcast also gives the impression that you are an expert in your field since you are representing that field as a guest. I was the host of the  Paranormal News Insider  podcast/radio show for almost 15 years with a total of 534 episodes. The show appeared on several networks including an AM radio station in the Columbus, Ohio, metro area. I was also a host and co-host on other podcasts through the years. My experience also extends to the other side of the mic as a guest on dozens of podcasts on paranormal topics based on my experience as a paranormal researcher as well as a writer and speaker at conferences and conventions. Part of being a host (and a guest...

 M y seventh self-published book (and eighth overall) is just about to go into global distribution and marks my first published novel. My first six books were non-fiction, and I was fortunate to be a part of an anthology with a short story published in the fall of 2023 by a small publishing company. My latest effort was marketed to literary agents as well as to a few small publishing houses with a little interest but not enough to push the book into the traditional route of publishing. My patience diminished and having the knowledge of the self-publishing route led me back to Lulu Press which is where I had published all my non-fiction works. Having already weighed many options I’ll share my thoughts about the pros and cons of self-publishing versus the traditional method. Every author dreams of having their book published by the big five, doing interviews on podcasts, book signings at bookstores and libraries, and of course collecting royalties on book sales and that Netflix serie...