🎧 Book Bites: Passive Income Isn’t Passive — Let’s Be Real About That

In this quick coffee chat, Rebecca unpacks what “passive income” really means for authors and entrepreneurs. 💰 Spoiler: it’s not as hands-off as people make it sound!

You’ll learn:
☕ Why your reason for wanting passive income matters
📚 The difference between passive and evergreen income
💡 How to decide if it’s time to add a new income stream—or boost the ones you already have

Grab your mug and tune in for a little clarity (and a lot of honesty).

Join the RoundTable: Want help planning your next magical marketing move? Join the Authors’ Allies RoundTable, where indie authors brainstorm, collaborate, and make book marketing fun again. Authors’ Allies⁠ RoundTable⁠ can be found on our ⁠website.⁠ https://www.bluedotdigitalmarketing.com/

Ebook: Did you download your copy of 10 Steps to Your Ultimate Book Marketing Plan ebook yet? You can get that⁠ ⁠HERE.⁠⁠ https://mailchi.mp/15e024a36fd4/marketingplanebook

📧 Email us: info@authorsallies.com

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📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blue_dot_digital/

🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccapaciorek

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The holidays are coming fast—and if you’ve ever wished you could sell more books without feeling like you’re screaming into the social media abyss, this episode is your sign to bundle up!

In Episode 26, Rebecca shares creative ways indie authors can use book bundles, themed collections, and collaborative offers to boost sales and delight readers this holiday season. Think of a bundle like a gift bag for your audience—filled with value, personality, and a sprinkle of magic.

You’ll learn how to:

✨ Turn your backlist into irresistible box sets or themed bundles

🎄 Create cozy, clever, or witchy seasonal themes (like “Midlife Magic Reads” or “Witchy Women of Winter”)

📦 Add non-book bonuses that make readers swoon—think stickers, playlists, or printable extras

👯‍♀️ Collaborate with other authors to grow your audience and share the workload

📣 Market your bundles with behind-the-scenes teasers, newsletter swaps, and limited-time offers

The holidays can feel noisy—but smart bundling helps your books stand out and spread a little joy. So grab your coffee, your creativity, and start planning that “Cozy Reads Gift Set” your readers didn’t even know they needed.

Join the RoundTable: Want help planning your next magical marketing move? Join the Authors’ Allies RoundTable, where indie authors brainstorm, collaborate, and make book marketing fun again. Authors’ Allies⁠ RoundTable⁠ can be found on our ⁠website.⁠ https://www.bluedotdigitalmarketing.com/

Ebook: Did you download your copy of 10 Steps to Your Ultimate Book Marketing Plan ebook yet? You can get that⁠ ⁠HERE.⁠⁠ https://mailchi.mp/15e024a36fd4/marketingplanebook

📧 Email us: info@authorsallies.com

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😀📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlueDotCommunications/

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebecca_bluedot

🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccapaciorek

Would you like to apply to be a guest on the show? Go here to fill out the application. https://forms.gle/p7aNuDbLd49t1EPz5

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AI Isn’t Cheating: How to Use It to Simplify Your Author Life This week on Authors’ Allies, Rebecca sits down with The Time-Savvy Mom herself — Martha Brown — for a heartfelt and hilarious conversation about using AI to simplify life outside of writing.

As a mom, business coach, and author, Martha helps ambitious women reclaim their time using a blend of AI tools, systems, and mom-tested strategies. In this episode, she and Rebecca talk candidly about the guilt and stigma many authors feel around AI, how to use it ethically, and creative ways to let it handle life’s chaos — from meal planning to chore charts — so you can get back to your words, your business, and your sanity.

They also dive into Martha’s upcoming book, MESS, a raw look at addiction, motherhood, and recovery with grit, grace, and just the right amount of sarcasm.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How AI can help busy authors with everyday tasks like grocery lists, travel planning, and family schedules.
  

• Why using AI isn’t “cheating” — it’s working smarter, not harder.
  

• • Tips to train your AI tools to sound like you.
    How to find balance between authenticity and automation.
    

• • A sneak peek at Martha’s Cheers to You community — a supportive space for women blending business, family, and tech with heart.
    

  🎁 Freebie Mentioned: Grab Martha’s Time-Savvy Mom Secret Stash — a collection of productivity tools, AI prompts, and wellness planners for moms and creators. https://stan.store/mompreneurlife/p/the-timesavvy-moms-secret-stash-of-gifts

  👉Connect with Martha: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marthabrownlife

  
  

  Learn more about her community, Cheers to You, and claim a free trial using Rebecca’s link https://bd1988--marthabrown.thrivecart.com/cheers-to-you/

  Authors’ Allies⁠ RoundTable⁠ can be found on our ⁠website.⁠

  https://www.bluedotdigitalmarketing.com/

  Ebook: Did you download your copy of 10 Steps to Your Ultimate Book Marketing Plan ebook yet? You can get that⁠ ⁠HERE.⁠⁠ https://mailchi.mp/15e024a36fd4/marketingplanebook

  📧 Email us: info@authorsallies.com

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  🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccapaciorek

  
  

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This conversation was originally recorded for Kari Lowe’s podcast, She Ignites—and she graciously allowed us to share it here on Authors Allies so my listeners can learn more about me, my story, and why I’m so fired-up about helping authors. 🔥✨

In this candid crossover episode with She Ignites, host Kari Lowe interviews Rebecca Paciorek (that’s me!), founder of Authors Allies and the Authors’ Allies RoundTable. We talk about the belief I had to burn away to build a business, the “rule” I’ve happily broken about women and earning power, and my journey to losing 100 pounds over six years. We also dig into navigating video fears, dealing with online comments, taking up unapologetic space, and why “be nice” isn’t soft—it’s strategic. Plus: what Authors Allies actually does for indie authors and how to test-drive the membership for free.

Links & Resources

• She Ignites podcast with Kari Lowe

• Kari’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557270878848

• Kari’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheignitescandleco/

• Kari’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thekarilowe

• Kari’s Website: sheignitescandleco.com

Authors’ Allies⁠ RoundTable⁠ can be found on our ⁠website.⁠ https://www.bluedotdigitalmarketing.com/

Ebook: Did you download your copy of 10 Steps to Your Ultimate Book Marketing Plan ebook yet? You can get that⁠ ⁠HERE.⁠⁠ https://mailchi.mp/15e024a36fd4/marketingplanebook

📧 Email us: info@authorsallies.com

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Follow us on the⁠⁠ social media platform of your choice for more tips and tricks.

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📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blue_dot_digital/

🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccapaciorek

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Thinking about launching your book during Thanksgiving week? You might want to hold that cranberry sauce. In this Authors Allies Book Bites episode, host Rebecca Hallbach Paciorek breaks down the real pros and cons of a holiday launch — from skyrocketing ad costs to distracted readers — and offers smart strategies if your timing can’t budge.

You’ll learn:
✨ Why Thanksgiving week is one of the most competitive publishing windows of the year
✨ When it actually makes sense to launch during the holidays
✨ Three things to do if your launch date can’t move
✨ The best “sweet spot” months to give your book the attention it deserves

Whether you’re planning your next release or revamping your launch timeline, this episode will help you choose the moment that makes your book shine (not get buried under Black Friday deals).

🎧 Listen now & Follow us on Socials

💌 Free gift: Grab your 10 Steps to Your Ultimate Book Marketing Plan eBook HERE.

This episode was done with AI assistance.

with The Joyful Oracle, Sue Penney Bergman

In this heartfelt, high-vibe conversation, Rebecca welcomes Sue Penney Bergman, also known as The Joyful Oracle, to talk about intuition, writing, and trusting your inner guidance. Sue shares how she first discovered her gift for channeled writing, what “soul scribing” really means, and how any author can reconnect with their creative flow—even when writer’s block hits.

Together they explore how writing can become a sacred dialogue between you and your higher self, the power of spiritual tools like oracle cards, and why following your joy might just be the most practical writing advice you’ll ever get.

• Trusting your vibes: How to tell intuition apart from fear—and simple ways to tune in.
• Using oracle cards as writing prompts: The 3-card “attitude / raise your vibe / what you’re overlooking” spread.
• Soul scribing techniques: Write with your non-dominant hand to quiet the analytical brain. Try writing diagonally on a blank page to shift from root to crown energy.
• Breaking writer’s block: Move your body first—“emotions need motion”—then ask for guidance.
• Channeling collective messages: Sue reads her powerful poem Dear Sue and the Soul Sisterhood, first received in 2019 and eerily relevant today.
• Community in action: How her Sue’s Soul Sisterhood Facebook group grew into a safe, empowering space for intuitive women.

Trust Your Vibes Oracle Deck by Sonia (Sue mostly uses the first version- out of print now)

Light Is The New Black by Rebecca Campbell

Dream Weavers Oracle Deck by Colette Baron-Reid

Website: joyandco.us You can get some fun, free downloads or sign up for a reading or classes.

Book: Write from the Heart — The Art of Soul Scribing COMING SOON

Community: Sue’s Soul Sisterhood on Facebook

Readings & Workshops: Available on the website.

• Authors’ Allies⁠ RoundTable⁠ can be found on our ⁠website.⁠ Ebook: Did you download your copy of 10 Steps to Your Ultimate Book Marketing Plan ebook yet? You can get that⁠ ⁠HERE.⁠⁠
• Email us: info@authorsallies.com
• ⁠⁠Follow us on the⁠⁠ social media platform of your choice for more tips and tricks.
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Summary:Every author faces it eventually—the moment when your audience just isn’t engaging like they used to. Don’t panic! This episode breaks down why audience engagement naturally shifts and what you can do to branch out to new readers. From BookFunnel bundles and newsletter swaps, to guest podcasting, influencer outreach, and testing paid ads, Rebecca shares practical and budget-friendly strategies to help you expand your bubble and revive your book sales.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why audience engagement dips (and why it’s normal)
  How to collaborate with other authors using BookFunnel and newsletter swaps
  Simple ways to get on podcasts and grow your reach
  Why influencers and bloggers can help you connect with new readers
  How to test paid ads on a small budget to find new fans

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  Chapters

  00:00 Understanding Audience Engagement Fluctuations

  04:18 Strategies for Re-engaging Your Audience

  07:11 Expanding Your Reach Through Collaborations

  10:26 Testing Paid Advertising for Growth

  
  

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  Links & Resources

  Authors’ Allies⁠ RoundTable⁠ can be found on our ⁠website.⁠

  Ebook: Did you download your copy of 10 Steps to Your Ultimate Book Marketing Plan ebook yet? You can get that⁠ ⁠HERE.⁠⁠

  Email us: info@authorsallies.com

  ⁠⁠Follow us on the⁠⁠ social media platform of your choice for more tips and tricks.

  Would you like to apply to be a guest on the show? Go here to fill out the application. https://forms.gle/p7aNuDbLd49t1EPz5

  
  

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✨ Episode Summary: In this empowering and refreshingly honest episode, Rebecca shares her top 10 real-life systems that help her stay focused, organized, and mostly sane—even through the brain fog of ADHD, menopause, and mom life.

This episode is based on her free summit presentation The Brain Fog Fix (BFF)—and yes, it's all about turning your brain fog from a frazzled frenemy into your Brain’s Functional Friend.

💬 Expect laughter, honesty, practical takeaways, and permission to do things your way. Whether your brain’s been buffering since 2020 or you’re just looking for low-pressure systems that actually work, this one’s for you.

💛 If this episode helped you feel seen, supported, or slightly more in control of your foggy brain—leave a review or share it with a friend who needs to hear it!

🧠 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why syncing all your tech (and yes, even your Kindle) can save your brain
  

• The magic of Google Calendar + family access for reducing chaos
  How paper planners still win (especially when they're erasable!)
  Rebecca’s signature 3-3-3 Simplicity Planning Framework
  How she uses Siri, Alexa, and her Apple Watch as backup brains
  What goes into her essential Google Keep & Notes lists
  The power of accountability buddies and co-working
  Why exercise actually helps with brain fog—and how she does it in real life
  Quick-start tips for meditation (even if you're not “woo”)
  Why scheduling fun and rest is non-negotiable for clarity & calm
  

• 💥 Plus: a bonus “tip 10.5” that changed everything—therapy, journaling, and emotional self-awareness.

  📎 Resources + Freebies Mentioned:
  🔗 Printable worksheet & checklist: https://mailchi.mp/c459a942264b/bffpodcast

  
  

  ✨ Connect with Rebecca:

  Authors’ Allies⁠ RoundTable⁠ can be found on our ⁠website.⁠

  Ebook: Did you download your copy of 10 Steps to Your Ultimate Book Marketing Plan ebook yet? You can get that⁠ ⁠HERE.⁠⁠

  Need Amazon A+ Content help? Check out our mini-course HERE: https://payhip.com/b/85YOE

  Email us: info@authorsallies.com

  ⁠⁠Follow us on the⁠⁠ social media platform of your choice for more tips and tricks.

  Would you like to apply to be a guest on the show? Go here to fill out the application. https://forms.gle/p7aNuDbLd49t1EPz5

  
  

  💛 If this episode helped you feel seen, supported, or slightly more in control of your foggy brain—leave a review or share it with a friend who needs to hear it!

  
  

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