Wildebeest Publishing Company

09/10/2026

The first Authorpreneur Workshop finally happened, and honestly? It was a fabulous little mutt of an event in the best way. ✨

We gathered at The Art Scene @ CNY Arts Center in Fulton for a day of authors, vendors, learning, conversation, and community.

The sessions led by Georgia Popoff, Roxanne Bocyck, and Laura Thorne were deeply insightful and amazing. And beyond the sessions, it was just wonderful to see authors, creatives, vendors, and the community in one space, finding their path, asking questions, showing up in WPC shirts, sharing books, and enjoying a beautiful day.

Huge thank you to everyone who presented, vended, attended, volunteered, stopped by, and helped make our first workshop and book fair happen.

It was a great day. 🦬

09/10/2026

What does outreach and growth look like for you as an author? 🍂📚

Hey Beesties, the monthly challenge is here, and this month, we’re focusing on outreach and growth.

Connecting with new audiences can feel intimidating, but finding new ways to market yourself and your book is one of the most important parts of being a writer, aside from writing, of course.

This month, we’re challenging you to put yourself out there through blog posts, interviews, podcast appearances, newsletters, or any other platform that helps new readers discover you and your work.
These opportunities make it easier for potential readers to find you, learn more about your story, and begin forming a connection with you as an author.

Add a link or screenshot to any blog posts, interviews, podcast appearances, or outreach efforts you’re part of this month. The more, the better!

And don’t forget to share your marketing process on your socials and tag us on Instagram .
We want to hear from you! 📚

09/10/2026

New Podcast Alert🎙️
Beestie Besties with J and Lo Episode 11 is OUT!

This episode features Chantala Davis, founder of A Mother’s Arms Inc. and author of Embrace Change: Redefining What’s Possible Through Transformation.

Chantala talks about what led her to start A Mother’s Arms and shares the powerful story behind the work she does today supporting mothers, families, and women in need of practical life skills, encouragement, and resources.
What started from seeing the real struggles mothers face became a mission to help mothers and save children, creating a space where women can be supported, poured into, and reminded that change is possible.

J and Lo also talk about gratitude, setting new intentions, the Authorpreneur Workshop recap, publishing updates, book distribution, and the importance of community in both life and authorship.

This episode is heartfelt, honest, and full of the kind of conversation that reminds you why support, transformation, and storytelling matter.

Stream the full podcast and tell us what you think 🎙️

08/31/2026

08/28/2026

Your book can only go so far if no one hears you talk about it. 🎙️📚

💡Tip 73: Pitch yourself for podcasts and interviews.

Podcasts, interviews, blogs, and guest features are great ways to get your book in front of new audiences while helping readers connect with the person behind the story.

When you pitch yourself, don’t just say, “I wrote a book.” Share what makes your story, message, or experience worth talking about.

What can you teach?
What conversations can you add to?
What audience would connect with your book?

Start with podcasts, blogs, local media, community events, or industry platforms that already speak to your kind of reader. A strong pitch should be clear, specific, and focused on the value you can bring to the audience.

And as we talked about with Joe Walters in Episode 10 of our podcast, Beestie Besties with J & Lo, visibility matters. Reviews, interviews, media features, and author conversations all help build credibility around your book.

Your book is part of the story, but your voice helps people remember it. ✨

📚 Want more insights like this? Explore our 100 Self-Publishing Tips blog:
www.wildebeestpublishing.com/blog/100-self-publishing-tips-for-aspiring-authors

08/27/2026

Intentions are easy to set, but the real work is coming back to them when life gets busy.

In this clip from Episode 10, J and Lo talk about the importance of being intentional, not just with big goals, but with the small daily choices that help you stay grounded, focused, and connected to what matters.

They reflect on how easy it is to get thrown off when life gets heavy, schedules shift, or unexpected things happen. Even when you know what you should be doing, it can still be hard to stay consistent.

That’s why intentions matter. They give you something to return to, a reminder of what you’re working toward, how you want to show up, and what kind of habits or mindset you’re trying to build.

They also talk about how helpful it can be to have someone who keeps you accountable, whether that’s a bestie, a friend, a business partner, or someone who can gently remind you when it’s time to get back on track.

It’s a reminder that progress does not always come from doing everything perfectly. Sometimes it comes from checking in, starting again, and choosing to keep showing up, even after life pulls you off course.

Stream the full podcast to hear the entire conversation 🎙️
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2556263/episodes/19545499

08/26/2026

On National Dog Day, we honor family dogs, recognize working dogs, and encourage the adoption of dogs in need of loving homes. 🐾

Meet Frank and Dottie, our WPC mascots, celebrating the joy and unconditional love dogs bring! 💛

With this in mind, we thought everyone could use some dog wisdom from Jazz, Beau, Aryanna, and Zeus - the four-legged stars of "So Much to Drool About".

Barb Stone’s collection of stories about her four unforgettable Great Danes is filled with lessons on loyalty, joy, resilience, love, and living life a little more fully - the way only dogs can teach us.

Learn more about "So Much to Drool About" here:
www.wildebeestpublishing.com/so-much-to-drool-about

08/24/2026

If you could sit down with one person, living or deceased, who would it be?

For Joe Walters, founder of Independent Book Review and author of The Truth About Book Reviews, the answer is the legendary Bob Marley.

Bob Marley was more than an artist. He became a global symbol of unity, truth, resistance, peace, and cultural impact, with a legacy that still speaks to people across generations.

From book reviews to big-picture conversations about impact, this episode reminds us that the voices we admire often say something about the kind of work we hope to put into the world too.

Stream the full podcast to hear the entire conversation 🎙️
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2556263/episodes/19545499