My guests today on CREATIVE. INSPIRED. HAPPY are three massively popular creators in the book space on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and Bindery: Jaysen Headley (a.k.a. Ezeekat), Zoranne Host, and Marines (Mari) Alvarez.

Today, we talk about:

* how they discover books and how they choose which books they promote on their social media channels

* weathering the changes that platforms like TikTok and others are undergoing

* what it's like being a full-time or part-time creator

* Bindery: a new way (beyond traditional publishing and self-publishing) for writers to connect with creators and publish books

* what Zoranne, Jaysen, and Mari are looking to publish (the kinds of books/authors they want to work with)

* how writers can submit their manuscripts to Bindery and the creators

* book trend predictions for 2025 and 2026, and so much more.

I hope you enjoy the show!

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Want more of Zoranne, Jaysen, and Mari?

You can find these amazing creators here:

Zoranne: TikTok, Instagram, Bindery (Fantasy and Frens)

Jaysen: TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Bindery (Ezeekat Press)

Marines (Mari): TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Bindery (Mareas)

My guest today on CREATIVE. INSPIRED. HAPPY is Margarita Montimore, bestselling author of Oona Out of Order, which was a Good Morning America book club pick. Her latest novel, The Dollhouse Academy, is out now!

Today, we talk about:

* pep talks for yourself to get through the ups and downs of publishing

* how many rejections she weathered before landing a book deal

* dealing with professional jealousy of other writers (especially if they are friends!)

* writing tricky narrative structures (like multiple POVs or timelines)

* and so much more.

I hope you enjoy the show!

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- Book Club for Writers & Curious Readers,

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- behind-the-scenes of writing life,

- creativity mini-challenges,

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Want more of Margarita?

You can find Margarita on her website, Instagram, and Bluesky, and her books at your favorite bookstore or online retailer!

My guest today on CREATIVE. INSPIRED. HAPPY is Olivia Wolfgang-Smith, whose latest novel, Mutual Interest, has been described as a witty and joyful, queer Edith Wharton in gilded age New York.

Today, we talk about:

* the most important benefit of having writer friends or critique partners

* finding the belief in yourself that you can write a full-length novel

* the difference between publishing a debut novel versus a sophomore novel, including whether it was easier to write a book the second time around

* why she chose to hire a freelance publicist, and so much more.

I hope you enjoy the show!

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- Book Club for Writers & Curious Readers,

- author interviews

- behind-the-scenes of writing life,

- creativity mini-challenges,

- and more.

Podcast booking inquiries:

info@creativeinspiredhappy.com

Want more of Olivia?

You can find Olivia on Instagram—including her tour info—and you can pick up a copy of her new novel, Mutual Interest, anywhere books are sold!