Authors & Espresso

Authors & Espresso is where storytelling meets self-publishing. Hosted by author and legal coach Nadia Gilkes, this podcast brings you inspiring conversations with indie authors, practical tips for navigating the self-publishing journey, and insights to help you turn your writing dreams into reality. Whether you’re drafting your first manuscript, launching your latest book, or simply love discovering new voices, pull up a chair and join us for your weekly dose of creativity, community, and caffeine.

Authors & Espresso is a arts podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 48 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Authors & Espresso, a arts show with 48 episodes published.

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  Book Launch + Marriage Talk: Save Your Relationship Before the ‘I Do’

  Jul 21, 202622 min

  This episode announces the launch of Before Forever, a slim, practical guide of conversations for couples that bridges premarital counseling gaps. The host combines two podcast audiences to introduce topics like faith, money, family dynamics, and exercises to build alignment before commitment. Listeners learn about the book’s playlists, chapter exercises, resource guides, and upcoming launch events, and are invited to provide feedback and join future podcast discussions with experts and couples.

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  Face-to-Face Wins: Festival Table Strategies for Authors

  May 26, 202638 minS0

  <p>Host Nadia Gilkes walks indie authors through preparing for book festivals: how to choose the right events, what logistics to ask about, and how to set up a professional, sales-ready table.</p> <p>She also covers marketing materials, payment options, staffing tips, and practical tricks to maximize visibility, sales, and meaningful reader connections.</p>

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  Grief, Burnout, and the Pause Between Episodes

  May 15, 202613 minS0

  <p>Host Nadia Gilkes shares a candid episode about grief, burnout, and the need to rest. She explains why the podcast is delayed, celebrates recent good news, and encourages creatives to honor their emotions, seek support, and give themselves grace while navigating difficult seasons.</p>

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  Live, Love, Give: Minerva Honkala’s 365-Day Devotional Journey

  Apr 28, 202632 minS0

  <p>Minerva Honkala, poet, devotional writer, and humanitarian, shares her motto "Live, Love, Give," her 365-day devotional Boost Me Up, and her long-standing scholarship work supporting students. The episode explores faith, purpose, daily practices (Pause, Ponder, Pray), and her community impact.</p> <p>Listeners will hear about her nonprofit FASFOS, volunteer work, writing and publishing journey, and practical encouragement to build self-worth, strengthen family ties, and create a purposeful life guided by faith.</p>

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  ISBNs Explained: Own Your Book’s Identity

  Apr 20, 202613 minS0

  <p>This episode breaks down what an ISBN is, why it matters for distribution and discoverability, and how it differs from copyright.</p> <p>Nadia explains the pros and cons of free ISBNs from retailers versus buying your own through Bowker, covers costs and formats, and explains why ISBN ownership matters for branding and long-term control.</p> <p>Practical advice: consider buying a 10-pack to cover multiple formats and future editions, register your own publisher information, and keep control of your book’s identity.</p>

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