Episode 098

Released on: February 15, 2026

On this episode of the Self-Publishing Tips & Tricks podcast, we sit down with romance author T L Russ to talk about building a feel-good brand filled with heart, heat, and unforgettable banter. From her journey into self-publishing and rapid release to the realities of time management, newsletters, and trope-driven marketing, she shares what it really takes to grow a loyal reader base in today’s romance market. We also dive into permafree strategy, series bibles, small-town worldbuilding, and how she keeps readers invested across interconnected stories. If you love swoony heroes, strong heroines, and smart business insight wrapped in real-world experience, this conversation is one you will not want to miss.

Get Shanon’s 3-time award-winning romantasy book out on January 20th! A Curse of Wings & Gems 👉 https://books2read.com/A-Curse-of-Wings-and-Gems

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CONNECT WITH T L Russ!

🌐 T L Russ's Website: https://www.tlruss.com/

📷 T L Russ's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tlrussauthor/🎥 T L Russ's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tlruss

CONNECT WITH US!

▶Shanon’s (S.D. Huston) Links: https://linktr.ee/sdhuston

▶Ben Pick’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Running2Write

▶Ben Pick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/running2write

🌐 D.L.’s Website: https://www.authordltillery.com/

📚 D.L.’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/D-L-Tillery/e/B09CRDP37H

🎥 D.L.’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AuthorDLTillery

📱 D.L.’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorDLTillery/

📸 D.L.’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authordltillery/

🐦 D.L.’s Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/authordltillery

🌐 D.L.’s Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/banongaming

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Episode 097

Released on: February 1, 2026

On this episode of the Self-Publishing Tips & Tricks podcast, we dive into Writing Deep Scenes by Martha Alderson and Jordan Rosenfeld. We unpack how this craft book breaks down scenes into three powerful layers, action, emotion, and theme, and explore how understanding those elements can transform revision into a process of precision rather than expansion. Whether you're a planner or a discovery writer, this conversation sheds light on practical ways to sharpen your storytelling, diagnose weak scenes, and deepen emotional impact with intention. Tune in for a thoughtful discussion on crafting scenes that truly move the story forward.

📘WHERE TO FIND THE BOOK ONLINE: https://bookshop.org/p/books/writing-deep-scenes-plotting-your-story-through-action-emotion-and-theme-jordan-rosenfeld/f09c9130919305aeor https://www.amazon.com/Writing-Deep-Scenes-Plotting-Through/dp/1599638835

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CONNECT WITH D.L. TILLERY!

🌐 D.L.’s Website: https://www.authordltillery.com/

📚 D.L.’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/D-L-Tillery/e/B09CRDP37H

🎥 D.L.’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AuthorDLTillery

📱 D.L.’s Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/AuthorDLTillery/

📸 D.L.’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authordltillery/

🐦 D.L.’s Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/authordltillery

🌐 D.L.’s Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/banongaming

CONNECT WITH US!

▶Shanon’s (S.D. Huston) Links: https://linktr.ee/sdhuston

▶Ben Pick’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Running2Write

▶Ben Pick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/running2write

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Episode 096

Released on: January 15, 2026

On this episode of the Self-Publishing Tips & Tricks podcast, we chat with multi-genre author A. Adeshile, whose stories span everything from epic fantasy to paranormal romance to post-apocalyptic thrillers. He shares how he made the leap from firefighter to full-time writer, and how his background in psychology, anime, and tabletop gaming influences his character-driven, emotionally layered storytelling. We explore his interconnected story universe, how he juggles multiple genres, and why letting go of perfection is essential for growth. If you’ve ever struggled to finish your book or wondered how to turn life experience into fiction, this episode will leave you inspired to keep going.

Get Shanon’s 3-time award-winning romantasy book out on January 20th! A Curse of Wings & Gems 👉 https://books2read.com/A-Curse-of-Wings-and-Gems

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CONNECT WITH A. ADESHILE!

🌐 Adeshile's Website: https://adeshile.wordpress.com/

📧 Adeshile's Newsletter: https://adeshilewrites.substack.com/

📚Adeshile'e Books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/A-Adeshile/author/B0BFRRL48X

🎥 Adeshile’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@adeshile.writes

CONNECT WITH US!

▶Shanon’s (S.D. Huston) Links: https://linktr.ee/sdhuston

▶Ben Pick’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Running2Write

▶Ben Pick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/running2write

▶Rita Slanina: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RitaSlanina,Website: https://www.ritaslanina.com,Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ritaslanina,Twitter/X: https://x.com/ritaslanina, Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/ritaslanina/

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