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J.D. Barker on the Future of Publishing | What Authors Need to Know Now

Writing your book was never the hard part. Six months of staring at a blank page, seventeen outline rearrangements, chapter one deleted and rewritten three times — none of that is the hard part. The hard part is what happens after: convincing a total stranger who owes you nothing to stop, buy, read, and tell someone else. That's the conversation this episode is built around. JD Barker spent 20+ years as a chief compliance officer at an investment banking firm before he became a New York Times and International Bestselling Author. He watched companies go from idea to IPO and realized publishing runs on the exact same formula — whether you're selling bananas, boats, or books, you're selling a widget. That finance background is why he doesn't talk about his career like an artist. He talks about it like an entrepreneur who happens to write. In this episode we get into: - Why "the perfect book" is table stakes, not the finish line — and why word of mouth is still the only marketing that reliably works - The hybrid deal JD structured with Simon & Schuster — retaining his own imprint and control while getting big-box store distribution most indie authors can't touch - Why doing what everyone else does in your marketing guarantees you never rise above them - The haunted house book giveaway that generated national press coverage for free, because it could only work once and he got there first - How he balances co-writing with names like James Patterson using the "two people cooking breakfast" rule — divide and conquer before you ever start writing - His autism diagnosis at 22, and why he calls it his creative superpower — including how it shaped his ability to mimic voice on the page (which is exactly why Bram Stoker's family trusted him with the Dracula prequel) - How he plots multiple book worlds at once using different physical formats — typewriter, notepad, Scrivener — to keep his voice distinct in each one - Why he deliberately writes across genres instead of getting boxed into one, and how he uses each new book to pull in a new reader demographic - His closing advice: ten years ago he had zero people on his email list and no publishing deal. The overnight success everyone sees is just the ten years nobody was watching. Connect with JD Barker: JDBarker.com, or @JDBarker on social. His new book, The First Scarlet Door — a prequel to the 4MK series — releases this September. If you're a faith-driven entrepreneur who knows a book is inside you but you're not sure how to make it work for your business, that's exactly what we do inside Christian Writers Arise and Rose & Pearl Publishing. https://roseandpearl.net/booking ✨ Subscribe for more Spirit-led strategies on writing, publishing, and building your legacy. Join Christian Writers Arise: 90-Day Book Accelerator and finally write the book God has placed on your heart. 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Three Books, Two #1 New Releases, One Launch Day

Erica Kingsbury, author of the Juniper Creek series (Girl in the Barn, Road Home, Uprooted) and Not Alone: God's Presence on the Path of the Special Needs Mom On July 2nd, Erica Kingsbury did something most authors never attempt — she released three books at once. Two of them hit #1 New Release in their categories on launch day. In this episode, Erica and Carolyn pull back the curtain on how a summer typing project with her nine-year-old son turned into a full middle-grade fiction series, why they made the "absolutely crazy" decision to launch all three books simultaneously instead of staggering them, and what it actually cost — late nights, tangled edits across three manuscripts, and a promise to her husband that she'd never do it again. They also talk beta reader reactions, favorite characters, what's coming in book four, and why no author should be building alone. What You'll Hear In This Episode How Juniper Creek was born from a mother-son typing project during summer break Why Erica thought she was called to write nonfiction for moms — and what changed her mind The real reasoning behind releasing three books at once (and the editing nightmare that followed) What it felt like to wake up to a #1 New Release ranking on launch morning Beta reader reactions to that book two cliffhanger (a parental preparedness warning is issued) Erica and Carolyn's favorite books in the series What's next for Juniper Creek in book four and beyond Erica's advice for any author sitting on a series idea that feels too big to start Quotable "Your book is not just a story — it's the infrastructure for a movement you're already building." — Dr. Carolyn Wiley "You don't eat an elephant all at once. You eat it one bite at a time." — Erica Kingsbury, on tackling a series that feels too big Parental Preparedness Warning No spoilers here, but book two ends on a cliffhanger. Buy book three at the same time — you'll want it. Links Mentioned Erica Kingsbury's website: https://ericakingsbury.com Not Alone: God's Presence on the Path of the Special Needs Mom: https://amzn.to/4h35ZCc The Juniper Creek Series: Girl in the Barn, Road Home, Uprooted — available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/44OIndk Free downloadable parent guides for each book: https://ericakingsbury.com Christian Writers Arise — https://roseandpearl.net/booking Connect If you're sitting on a series idea and don't know where to start, don't do it alone. Reach out to Dr. Carolyn Wiley to talk through what it would take to bring it to life. https://roseandpearl.net/booking ✨ Subscribe for more Spirit-led strategies on writing, publishing, and building your legacy. Join Christian Writers Arise: 90-Day Book Accelerator and finally write the book God has placed on your heart. 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From Rock Bottom to The Fire Inside: Stacy Dodd's Redemption Story

This one is personal. Stacy Dodd walked into my life over ten years ago during one of my darkest seasons — and through a small group he and his wife Stephanie opened their home to, I met my husband Bryan. So when I tell you this episode means something to me, I mean it all the way down. But this conversation isn't really about me. It's about what God does when someone finally stops running. Stacy Dodd was a homeless meth addict living in the woods by the time he was 33. He went to prison. He met Jesus in a prison cell. And he walked out under those gates swearing he would never go back. (He goes back twice a week now. Voluntarily. With a Bible and a sign-in sheet.) Today Stacy is a certified intervention professional, nonprofit CEO, Mississippi State Representative for Celebrate Recovery Inside, and the author of five books — including his brand new release from Rose & Pearl Publishing, The Fire Inside: How God Turned Rock Bottom Into a Kingdom Assignment. In this episode, we talk about: What it felt like to share his testimony in front of 1,300 people for the first time — and what his pastor said two weeks later Why rock bottom might be the greatest gift you never asked for The difference between the person and the person on chemicals (this reframe alone is worth the listen) What Celebrate Recovery Inside actually looks like inside a jail cell How to know if you're enabling vs. helping — and the hard line Stacy draws The Holy Spirit as the secret weapon nobody talks about enough What's coming in his next book, The Interventionist Whether you're in the middle of your own story, or you're exhausted from loving someone through theirs — Stacy has something to say to you today. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Personal Connection 03:05 The Power of Testimony 06:39 Stacy's Journey from Addiction to Redemption 11:09 Finding Christ in Prison 14:59 The Impact of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 18:37 Celebrate Recovery Inside: A Lifeline for Inmates 21:11 Navigating Jail Ministry 25:18 Understanding Addiction and the Role of Chemicals 28:52 The Holy Spirit: The Fire Inside 31:48 The Value of Self-Worth and Guidance 34:22 The Transformative Power of Rock Bottom 40:17 Navigating Addiction: Support for Families 44:20 Becoming an Interventionist: A Personal Journey 51:01 Understanding Enabling vs. Support 57:38 Published Pearl Youtube Intro Video (1).mp4 📖 Grab The Fire Inside now: Amazon Paperback/Kindle → https://amzn.to/4bjPo9w Hardback releasing soon — check back! 📚 All five of Stacy's books: Amazon Author Page →https://amzn.to/4vJ7QRn 🌐 Connect with Stacy: https://stacydodd.com 📞 Need help? Call Stacy directly — 24/7, including Christmas: (914) 848-4229 If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction, you are not alone. Resources are in the links above. Reach out. ✨ Subscribe for more Spirit-led strategies on writing, publishing, and building your legacy. Join Christian Writers Arise: 90-Day Book Accelerator and finally write the book God has placed on your heart. 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Get Your Book In The Spotlight

What's the difference between authors who land national media and authors who stay invisible? It's not talent — it's PR. In this episode, USC-trained publicist Jasmine Bloemhof (aka Jazz) pulls back the curtain on what real PR looks like for authors, why you don't need a massive national stage to see results, and how her BLOOM Method™ takes experts from invisible to undeniable. Jasmine has secured 1,500+ media placements and generated over 1 billion media impressions for her clients across TV, podcasts, and national outlets. In this conversation, she breaks down: ✨ How she got started in PR and what 20 years in the industry has taught her ✨ What PR actually is — and what authors get wrong about it ✨ The BLOOM Method™ framework, step by step ✨ Whether you need a national stage to make PR work for you ✨ Can you really do your own PR? What that takes — and where most authors get stuck ✨ The real difference between DIY PR and bringing in a publicist ✨ Why visibility isn't vanity — it's stewardship of the message you're called to share Jasmine's BLOOM Inner Circle is a 6-month cohort that includes her signature framework, live coaching, monthly pitch reviews, and a guarantee: your first media placement within 60 days, in writing. Founding spots are limited and close June 30 — the next cohort doesn't open again until January 2027. 👉 Book your free Clarity Call with Jasmine here: https://calendly.com/jasminebloemhof/discovery-call [https://calendly.com/jasminebloemhof/discovery-call] Connect with Jasmine: 🌐 https://bloomintothespotlight.com [https://bloomintothespotlight.com/] 🎙️ The Published Pearl Podcast helps Christian authors turn their books into strategic business assets and movements. New episodes weekly. ✨ Subscribe for more Spirit-led strategies on writing, publishing, and building your legacy. 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Instagram: @carolynwileywrites, @roseandpearlpublishing Facebook: @carolynwileywrites, @roseandpearlpublishing TikTok: @carolynwileywrites 💬 Let’s Talk Writing! Are you ready for a book coach, or are you still figuring things out? 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The Author's Secret Weapon

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