The Grumpy Sunshine Podcast
A one-stop shop for all things indie author-related, self-publishing tips, and advice from both an editor and a self-published author.
Join Laura (indie editor) and Kate (indie author) as they discuss the wonderful world of Bookstagram, being a self-published author, and everything in between.
Podcasting since 2025 • 11 episodes
The Grumpy Sunshine Podcast
Latest Episodes
Balancing Corporate Life, Author Life, and a Social Life: with Olivia Fenwick
Corporate girl by day, swoonworthy romance author by night, Olivia Fenwick is with us this week to discuss her search for the elusive work/life/ writing balance.In episode 11, we discuss how, as an author, it's important to make t...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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49:24
Creating Compelling Characters: with Amanda Gambill
Episode 10 is a good one! In this episode, we have our first international guest: Amanda Gambill! If you’ve listened to TGSP before, you’ve heard Laura and Kate talk incessantly about the book, ‘Honestly I’m Totally Faking it’ and Pres St. Clai...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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42:49
Slow Burn vs. Insta Love with Jess McFarlane
In episode 9, Australian indie author Jess McFarlane joins Laura and Kate to talk about slow burn versus fast burn/insta-love romances. The trio talks about their preferences and processes as authors and an editor, as well as reader...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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30:05
The Importance of Character Art with Brittany Carson
In episode 8, Kate and Laura are joined by Brittany Carson to discuss the importance of character art. Brittany and Kate take listeners through their process for both finding and commissioning art. Laura gives a large list of her fa...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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29:34