The Book MAsh Podcast

Now What After Writing a Book? 📚 | Self-Publishing Guide with Abigail Turner

You finished your manuscript… now what? In this episode of The Weekly MAsh, we sit down with author coach Abigail Turner, co-owner of PipStones Publishing, to break down what really happens after you type “The End.” We’re diving into her book 📚 Now What? The 7 Vital Steps to Self-Publish your Manuscript and talking all things self-publishing—from the biggest mistakes new authors make to the exact steps you need to take to get your book out into the world. Whether you're an aspiring author, a current writer, or just curious about the publishing process, this episode is packed with insight you don’t want to miss. ✨ In this episode: * Why Abigail wrote this guide for authors * The biggest self-publishing mistakes to avoid * What to do after finishing your manuscript * The 7 vital steps to publishing your book * Resources every author should be using * The story behind PipStones Publishing 📌 Connect with Abigail: 🌐 www.pipstones.com [http://www.pipstones.com] 📱 TikTok: @pipstonespublishing 📸 Instagram: @pipstones 📘 Facebook: PipStones Publishing 👍 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more author interviews and bookish content!

✨ AUTHOR INTERVIEW with Ineda Pearl | The Weekly MAsh ✨

In this episode of The Weekly MAsh, we’re joined by author Ineda Pearl to discuss her heartfelt friends-to-lovers romance, Talking to the Moon 🌙 Ineda shares her journey from writing on Wattpad at just 13 to building a loyal readership, and how her background in counseling shapes the emotional depth of her characters and relationships. We dive into the inspiration behind Talking to the Moon, her favorite scenes, and the moments readers are loving most. 💬 In this episode, we discuss: * The friends-to-lovers trope & why it works * Writing emotional, character-driven romance * Reader reactions & fan-favorite moments * Ineda’s writing journey + process ⚠️ Editing Note: We experienced some unforeseen technical issues during editing that resulted in occasional overlap between questions and answers. We sincerely apologize for the formatting—it may sound a little off in places, but we didn’t want you to miss out on Ineda’s incredible insights! 👇 Follow & Support Ineda Pearl: TikTok: @authorineda 🎧 Listen to The Weekly MAsh: Available on all major streaming platforms 💖 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more author interviews, book discussions, and reader chaos!

Heart, Soul & Spice — Our Chat with Romance Author S. Ashley

We went LIVE with contemporary romance author S. Ashley and the conversation was everything — heart, chaos, mom life, and of course… spice. 🌶️📚 We talked about her interconnected series featuring 💔 Freeing Mallory 🔥 Hating April 🌼 and her newest release Loving Daisy S. Ashley also shared what it meant to win the Indie Romance Author Scholarship hosted by ✨ Navessa Allen ✨ Avina St. Graves ✨ Dana LeeAnn ✨ Leigh Rivers From writing romance while raising four kids to chasing publishing dreams in the middle of chaos — this interview was inspiring and fun. Follow and support S. Ashley: 📱 TikTok: @s.ashleyauthor 📸 Instagram: @s.ashley_author And don’t forget to grab Loving Daisy! 🌼

Dark Romance, Obsession &… An Army of Geese? 🖤 | Interview with Ariana Rivers

This week on The Weekly MAsh, we’re sitting down with PNW indie dark romance author Ariana Rivers, the mind behind Perfect — a psychological, obsessive, trauma-laced love story that will live rent free in your head. We talk: 🖤 Writing obsession without glamorizing it 🖤 Exploring trauma & (kind of) healing 🖤 Indie author life behind the scenes 🖤 Dream cast for Theo 🖤 And whether an army of geese could take over the world (spoiler: we think yes) Grab Perfect here: 📖 Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Perfect-Ariana-Rivers-ebook/dp/B0FMPPHHCF [https://www.amazon.com/Perfect-Ariana-Rivers-ebook/dp/B0FMPPHHCF] Connect with Ariana: 🌐 Website: https://www.arianarivers.com [https://www.arianarivers.com] 🔗 All links: https://linktr.ee/arianariversauthor [https://linktr.ee/arianariversauthor] Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and join us every week for more bookish chaos 💕 #TheWeeklyMAsh #DarkRomance #IndieAuthor #ArianaRivers #Perfect

The First Annual Book Mash Awards | Honoring Our Season 1 Authors

It’s time for the first annual Book Mash Awards! 🏆📚 We went live on TikTok to celebrate the incredible authors who made Season 1 of The Book Mash unforgettable. From the stories that kept us up all night to the authors who completely stole our hearts, we’re handing out awards to the writers who made this season so special. We also had to give a special shoutout to one amazing viewer who has supported the podcast along the way! Join us as we celebrate the books, the authors, and the community that made Season 1 such a success.