🎧 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).

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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

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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

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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/

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  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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  I often recommend products and services that I use or that have been recommended to me by people we trust. I only suggest items that I have personally used and love. In many cases an affiliate link accompanies these recommendations, (including Amazon -except for my products which are mine and not affiliate links) which provides me with a referral commission should you click through and make a purchase. This is always at no additional cost to you.

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