Easy Peasy Books
This podcast is hosted by Gillian Whitney — Business Book Coach, Author Visibility Strategist, and 6x published author.
– For more information visit: EasyPeasyBooks.com
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Easy Peasy Books: From Author to Authority is the inspiring and practical podcast for business professionals looking to transform their expertise into published works.
This show features weekly conversations with successful writers who've navigated the journey from expertise to influence. Gillian also interviews industry experts in writing, publishing, and marketing to provide valuable insights.
The podcast explores three key pillars: crafting your manuscript, navigating self-publishing in the digital age, and implementing marketing strategies to attract your target audience. Whether you're penning your first draft or seeking to leverage your published book, Easy Peasy Books offers simple strategies to turn your literary work into your ultimate business card — opening doors to new opportunities, speaking engagements, and more clients.
Episodes
87 episodes
086: How Self-Editing Can Make You a Better Writer with Katie Chambers
If you think self-editing just means fixing typos and checking your grammar, think again. In this episode, I sit down with editorial agency owner and newly published author Katie Chambers to talk about why self-editing is one of the most powerf...
085: Marketing Your Book Should Be Fun with Janine Coombes
What if marketing your book didn't have to feel like a chore? Janine Coombes is a marketing strategist who helps coach-shaped people position their services as obvious must-haves for their ideal clients. She's also the author of "The Easy Yes,"...
084: The After the Podcast Playbook Every Author Needs with Gillian Whitney
You said goodbye, the recording stopped, and you're feeling great about your podcast appearance. But here's the thing: the real work is just getting started. In this final episode of the podcast guesting series, Gillian walks you through everyt...
083: Writing Your Book When English Isn't Your First Language with Linda Jayne Turner
What if the language barrier is the only thing standing between you and publishing your book? In this episode, I sit down with Linda Jayne Turner, an academic editor based in Prague who has spent over 25 years helping non-native English speaker...
082: Networking Without the Cringe: From Stranger to Client with Debbie Wemyss
Most authors would rather face a blank page than a room full of strangers. But what if the key to your next big opportunity isn't your book launch strategy or your social media presence, but the person standing next to you in line at the post o...
081: The Author's Guide to Being a Great Podcast Guest with Gillian Whitney
So you've been invited to be a guest on a podcast. Now what? In this solo episode, Gillian walks you through everything you need to know to show up like a pro, from getting your tech sorted out to preparing what you're actually going to talk ab...
080: From Terrified to Toastmaster: Public Speaking Secrets Every Author Needs with Joyce Feustel
If you've written a book but freeze at the thought of talking about it in public, this episode is for you. Joyce Feustel is a Distinguished Toastmaster, LinkedIn coach, and podcast guest veteran who has been honing her communication and leaders...
079: The Hidden Cost of Typos: Proofreading Beyond Your Manuscript with Jennie Jolly
Think proofreading ends with your manuscript? Think again. In this eye-opening conversation, professional proofreader and copy editor Jennie Jolly (author of the popular Fowl Language newsletter and co-author of Becoming Unstoppable) reveals wh...
078: Get Booked, Get Heard: Why Podcast Guesting is a Must for Authors with Gillian Whitney
Podcast guesting is one of the most underutilized — and completely free — marketing strategies available to authors. But getting booked on the right shows doesn't happen by accident. In this solo episode, Gillian breaks down exactly how to set ...
077: Audiobook Advantage: Expand Your Reach and Impact as an Author with Shari Biery
Ready to amplify your author voice and reach more readers? In this episode, Shari Biery—bestselling author, keynote speaker, and National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach—shares her transformative journey into the world of audiobooks...
076: Your Book Is Your Backstage Pass: How Authors Land Speaking Opportunities with Gina Balarin
You've written your book. Now what? If you're dreaming of taking your message from the page to the stage, this conversation with professional speaking coach and TEDx speaker Gina Balarin will change how you think about your book's next chapter....
075: Mining Discovery Calls for Book Content Gold with Gillian Whitney
Ever wonder what questions your ideal readers actually have? The answer might be sitting in your discovery call recordings. In this solo episode, Gillian reveals how those 15-minute conversations are secretly revealing exactly what needs to go ...
074: Launching a Best Selling Book Despite the Trademark Lawyers with Louise Brogan
Louise Brogan spent months perfecting her book about LinkedIn only to discover she'd need permission from LinkedIn's trademark team to actually publish it. What followed was a nightmare of deleted blog posts, redesigned YouTube thumbnails, bann...
073: Shushing the Fear Monster: Why Authors Struggle and How to Keep Moving with Gillian Whitney
Let's talk about the thing nobody wants to admit: writing and publishing a book is scary. Like, sick-to-your-stomach, can't-hit-the-publish-button scary. In this honest solo episode, Gillian gets real about the fear that showed up at every stag...
072: From Cruise Missiles to Coaching: Self-Publishing 13 Communication Books with Diane Windingland
Ever feel like you know too much to write a clear, compelling book? Communication coach and 13-time author Diane Windingland understands that struggle intimately. In this episode, Diane shares her remarkable journey from designing cruise missil...
071: Sales Training Meets Dr. Seuss: Writing a Children's Book for Professionals with Tom Whalen
What happens when a seasoned sales director with 20+ years of Fortune 500 experience writes a children's book? You get The ABC Book of Professional Selling—a rhyming, illustrated guide that Tom Whalen uses with everyone from his college student...
070: Your Book in Hand: A Year from Now with Gillian Whitney
As we close out 2025, this episode invites you to step into your time machine and envision where you want to be one year from now. Building on last week's conversation about gifting business books, Gillian challenges you to consider: Could you ...
069: The Gift of Learning: Why Business Books Make Perfect Presents with Gillian Whitney
Inspired by a recent LinkedIn post about the season of light and learning, Gillian shares why giving business books is one of the most meaningful ways to connect with colleagues, clients, and friends—not just during the holidays, but all year r...
068: From Book Buyer to Published Author: Working with a Niche Publisher with Sarah Dodd
What happens when you buy a book that's so helpful, you decide to write one yourself? That's exactly what Sarah Dodd, CEO and founder of Tree Law and self-proclaimed "Tree Hugging Lawyer," did. After spending 20 years hearing colleagues say "so...
067: Mastering Intellectual Property for Authors: Insights from a Branding Expert with Michelle B Griffin
In this must-listen episode for authors and thought leaders, intellectual property expert Michelle B. Griffin joins me for an in-depth discussion on safeguarding your creative work. As a keynote speaker, visibility strategist, and personal bran...
066: Empowering Students to Get Unstuck: A Career Coach's Author Journey with Sarah Burgess
In this insightful episode, career coach and LinkedIn expert Sarah Burgess shares how she's on a mission to help students navigate those challenging transitions with her new "And Stuck?" workbook series.Tune in to discover the personal ...
065: Not Just for Business: Leveraging LinkedIn to Launch a Children's Book with Felipe Cofiño
In this enchanting episode, Gillian sits down with Felipe Cofiño, a seasoned HR executive, thought leader, and now children's book author, to explore how he's using his heartwarming tale "Miranda & Max's Adventure" to captivate audiences on...
064: Revising Your Book for a Shifting Landscape: Lessons from Updating "Business Gold" with Lynnaire Johnston
How do you keep your nonfiction book relevant when the landscape is constantly shifting? Lynnaire Johnston, LinkedIn expert and co-author of "Business Gold," reveals the behind-the-scenes process of revising and updating the ultimate guide to L...
063: From Author to Speaker: Leveraging Conference Panels to Boost Your Visibility with Claire E. Jones
In this insightful episode, I sit down with Claire E. Jones, a multi-talented author, speaker, mentor, and podcaster. Claire shares her journey of transitioning from an author to a sought-after speaker and reveals how aspiring writers can do th...
062: Behind the Mic: Swapping Stories on The Hydrant Podcast with Jim Cooper
In this special episode, the tables are turned as I join Jim Cooper as a guest on his podcast, The Hydrant. This conversation, recorded before Jim's recent appearance on my show last week, features the talented voice actor and author taking the...
