604. Dessert Projects, Romantasy, and Whimsy with Katee Robert
Mar 1, 2024
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Katee Robert discusses her various releases, marketing via Kickstarter and Patreon, foundational fantasy romance books, Findaway Voices changes, and former PRH CEO's trial revelations. They explore romantasy, Kickstarter strategies, indie author challenges, artistic censorship, and engaging platforms like Patreon. Delve into darker romantasy themes, setting as character, and social media presence in a fun and informative conversation.
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Katie Robert Discusses Book Releases, Kickstarter, and Direct-to-Reader Models
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Exploring Innovation in Kickstarter Campaigns for New Content
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Reflecting on Genre Evolution and Book Recommendations
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Cross-Genre Influences of Horror, Romance, and Dark Romance
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Katee Robert joins me to talk about her many releases this year, about marketing through Kickstarter and direct-to-reader options like Patreon, and about the foundational books in fantasy and romance that got her started.
We also talk about current issues, like Findaway Voices and Spotify’s changes to the terms of service for authors.
You can find Katee Robert on her website, KateeRobert.com. You can also check out her Patreon.
“The trial put the inner workings of the company on public display in sometimes unflattering ways. In his testimony, Dohle argued that success in publishing is driven by instinct and random luck, not necessarily a company’s size — an argument that the judge found unconvincing. And he revealed his dissatisfaction with the company’s performance since the 2013 merger.”
