Whats Good ?

In the last episode author and Leadership Coach, Deshaun Williams spoke with us about the very sensitive subject of suicide prevention through writing. In that interview, he gave us an account of his own experience with suicidal thoughts and how he overcame them and wrote his book The Greatness Within.  This week we are continuing our conversation with Deshaun Williams. I noticed during my talk with him that he was extremely enthusiastic about podcasting. That's when I decided it was time to help other authors explore, what is a podcast and how does it work.  Deshaun Williams Breaks Down for us How He Uses His Podcast Analytics and More Deshaun Williams is no stranger to podcasts. In fact, he has one of his own called Dose of Empowerment in which he encourages leadership in young men. Deshaun's Podcast knowledge of branding and analytics is extremely helpful to other podcasters and we will dive into that in this interview with him. As a reminder, Deshaun is featured in Volume 1 of  GEMS Magazin

Author and Leadership Coach Deshaun Williams talks to us about the very sensitive subject of suicide prevention through writing. In this interview, he gives us an account of his own experience with suicidal thoughts and how he overcame them and wrote his book The Greatness Within.  During our interview, Deshaun revealed to me that he would like to become a best seller. That inspired me to give him an impromptu consultation on techniques I've used to become an Amazon Best Seller in my genre.  Deshaun Williams is no stranger to podcasts. In fact, he has one of his own called Dose of Empowerment in which he encourages leadership in young men. Deshaun's Podcast knowledge on branding and analytics is extremely helpful to other podcasters and we will dive into that in a subsequent interview with him coming soon. He's also featured in Volume 1 of  GEMS Magazine giving us insight into how to get your podcast show distributed to Amazon Music and Pandora.  If you'd like to connect with Deshaun Willi

Author Matasa Davis helps us close out Black History Month 2022 with his book Highly Questionable Inspirational Tidbits: The Honorable Professor Rylo G. Gump.  Matasa has uniquely created a fictional character named Rlylo G. Gump who delivers life advice mixed with satire. He began using the character when he was invited to his old high school to teach Black History facts. As an author Matasa is fully committed to this character. He even dons a wig and faux mustache on the cover and in videos where the character Rylo shows up.  Matasa Davis has one of the more unique genres of books out there. He says his books are perfect for the coffee table, which I agree. I can definitely see them being given out as gifts. Matasa has started the gifting process by adding smiles to the faces of friends, family, and aspiring poets and writers with what he calls his love project.  "I don't care if I end up giving away more books than I sell, I did it for the love."~Matasa Da Poet Davis One thing is for sure Ma

This may be my most controversial interview yet! I'm interviewing award-winning author Laura Hunter, who recently released her book, Summer of No Rain. Being southern herself, Laura eloquently captures the southern culture of the 1960s in this fictional book based on real-life events. During her research as a writer, Laura Hunter stumbled upon a case of eugenics in Alabama made it all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court.  The government was using a secret drug to sterilize "certain" populations. As an author who endorsed this book personally, I found this information extremely eye-opening because the drug is still in use today, and I myself was offered it in the 90s. This is an interview you don't want to miss! Laura Hunter's interview is also available inside of GEMS Magazine. After interviewing Laura I felt it was important to add my editorial thoughts to both the magazine article and at the end of this Podcast interview because we touched on some controversial topics and used some terms that many may be

Author DM Foley's series titled The Lyons Garden is making huge waves based on her "boots on the ground" marketing. She is dropping gems on some of her strategies that have been creating buzz for her books and brand. In this episode, DM Foley also breaks down how to create a PR Release. One of her boots-on-ground strategies was to get her books into small shops in her community. We'll be talking about that as well as taking a deeper dive in volume 2 of GEMS Magazine. Make sure you're connected with me by email to get all the info when it's ready. Go to  www.LaMoniqueMac.com and send me a message in the contact form. And if you're interested in getting your Book Marketing off the ground, book marketing no longer has to be a mystery. I have a special gift for you called, The Golden Book Marketing Roadmap. You can grab it at bit.ly/goldenroadmap ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you'd like

Dr. Indie F. Jones has written a book called Healthy Living for Women: It's More Than Meets the Mind. Not only are we continuing our discussion on work life balance from last week, when I shared my behind the scenes work week with you but Dr. Indie is dropping the GEMS on some of the marketing for her book, as well as how she uses her book as a tool in her Coaching business. Dr. Indie F. Jones reminds us that a holistic lifestyle encompasses the mental, physical, and spiritual. You can find Healthy Living for Women: It's More Then Meets the Mind Here. Dr. Indie can be reached at her website www.mindfulhealthforwomen.com and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/indie.f.jones  She's dropping health GEMS on her Youtube channel Doc Indie. In fact, the GEMS that Dr. Indie F. Jones is dropping are so beneficial to the community that she has an article in GEMS Magazine Vol 1. Check it out! Let me know how you're doing with your Work-Life Balance drop me a line at www.LaMoniqueMac.com And if you're interested

Dr. Indie F. Jones has written a book called Healthy Living for Women: It's More Than Meets the Mind. Not only are we continuing our discussion on work life balance from last week, when I shared my behind the scenes work week with you but Dr. Indie is dropping the GEMS on some of the marketing for her book, as well as how she uses her book as a tool in her Coaching business.  Dr. Indie F. Jones reminds us that a holistic lifestyle encompasses the mental, physical, and spiritual.   You can find Healthy Living for Women: It's More Then Meets the Mind Here.  Dr. Indie can be reached at her website www.mindfulhealthforwomen.com and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/indie.f.jones  She's dropping health GEMS on her Youtube channel Doc Indie.  In fact, the GEMS that Dr. Indie F. Jones is dropping are so beneficial to the community that she has an article in GEMS Magazine Vol 1. Check it out! Let me know how you're doing with your Work-Life Balance drop me a line at www.LaMoniqueMac.co

Join my authorpreneur work week Monday - Saturday and see what it’s like to kick off a book launch, interview with a magazine & more this week. After Show Notes: In this episode I referenced author Lynessa Layne who is on the cover of the quarter 1 issue of GEMS Magazine. Author Lynessa Layne has her series, "Don't Close Your Eyes" at airport gift shops and Independent Bookstores throughout the U.S. She tells us step by step in GEMS Magazine just how she did that. You can grab GEMS Magazine here https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09P1SL13B/ I also kicked off author Iesha Shaw's launch of her children's book The Bear Family reunion you can check that out for the children in your life here ------->  https://www.amazon.com/dp/1956653899/ Things did slow down enough this week for me to have a quick Q & A session with Tabatha Jones author of Musings: The Joy's Joy. Tabatha will be participating in my upcoming Book Marketing Class and I wanted to make sure I included anything not only what I wanted to teach but any

Arlicia Clark released her beauty line of La'For Beauty products with heart. She's a godly entrepreneur and uses loving touches in all of her marketing and branding. Listen in and find out how to not just make a sale but build a relationship.  You can visit La'for Beauty on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/LaFor-Beauty-103298201239138 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lamonique-mac/message

In its simplest form Writing to Market means to write what is wanted or needed by the customer or reader. It is building the marketing in before you even write or publish your book, thereby setting your book up for the highest chance of sales. In my opinion, Writing to Market means you're treating your Indie Author career as a business.  Most of the successful Indie Published Authors with six-figure incomes, I run across - Write to Market.  Today I'm going to share with you everything I know about Writing to Market. Don't forget to click on the links below for resources to help you do just that.  Thank you for listening and I hope that something you've heard in the Dropping GEMS Podcast helps your next Indie Published book sparkle.    After Show Notes Resource Links  20 Books to 50k Facebook Group Write to Market Master Class With Christ Fox at The 20 Books Vegas Conference 2021 Recorded  Write to Market by Chris Fox TVtropes.org - This website has a Wiki that lists out trop

I have a sneaking suspicion that many of you have either a book publishing or a book writing goal for 2022. Why not end the year out prepared and ready to roll up your sleeves in the new year and get that book out of your heart and mind and into a sellable format? You can! And I'm here to give you the tools to do it (including marketing). So kick back and take lots of notes, because you're gonna learn TODAY!  After Show Notes Resource Links Mentioned in the Podcast Poor Little Mixed Girl - The first book in my series   Publisher Rocket - To help you with keywords, genres, and book marketing research  Lynessa Layne's Interview - Explaining how her books are in airports and Indie book stores.  Write to Market by Chris Fox Save the Cat - Book on Screen Writing  Save the Cat Writes a Novel by Jessica Brody My YouTube Video on How I Use The Save The Cat Method to Outline Books  Book Marketing GEMS - The Facebook Group *Some of these links are affiliate links. If you make a purchase I

Author, Lynessa Layne has a series of books called, Don't Close Your Eyes. Her books are being enjoyed by travelers and turning up in airports and selling out at craft shows. Armed with her own, personal marketing guru (her husband AJ) - Lynessa can’t lose. Let's see what GEMS they have to share with us today. Order GEMS Magazine for Godly Entrepreneurs & Marketers https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09P1SL13B --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lamonique-mac/message

In this episode writers will learn how to use research and the pomodoro technique to batch tasks and write productively. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lamonique-mac/message

In this episode I offer a step by step writing hack to be more productive by using the Pomodoro technique to create writing sprints. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lamonique-mac/message

In this episode we are discussing how to build up to writing 1000 words per day and how to utilize secret hacks like writing sprints for productivity and publishing your book in record time. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lamonique-mac/message

Today we are discussing mind mapping to create themes, chapters and an outline for your book. Please subscribe and share. Thank you for listening and remember to always look for What’s Good? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lamonique-mac/message

In this episode we are discussing going beyond the artsy side of writing and positioning yourself through planning to make your writing a business strategy. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lamonique-mac/message

This week we end chapter 1 by discussing how to use The Morning Miracle or Prayer Time to help pave our way to success. If you would like to get inspiration for your business and have prayer time, join my Facebook group, Godly Entrepreneurs& Marketers (G.E.M.S) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lamonique-mac/message

In this episode we are talking about the specific affirmations we should speak daily as passionately creative writers. We are learning how to pave the day with our words and continuing to build our foundation for success. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lamonique-mac/message

In this episode we learn about the God factor and how to relearn and rebuild a solid foundation for good success no matter what obstacles you are facing. Lacking focus and direction can be turned around by paving the way to success beginning with your words. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lamonique-mac/message