We are horrendously late getting this episode out (but don’t sweat it as we’re going to be recording another one next week!) but let’s call it like it is: November was a cray-cray month! After a wild ride between the end of October and the beginning of November, The Shared Desk is reflecting on their week of solid creativity, and also share their thoughts about a creative Kiwi and his recent motion picture that you may have heard of.
So, yeah, it took us a few weeks to getting around to posting this episode. We blame jetlag, the holidays, and smoking meats…
00:00 — Introduction
Pip kind of punches up the Kiwi in the introduction, and she blames Taika Waititi for that.
This episode’s “Writers Off the Clock” segment isn’t happening, but let’s spend a few minutes talking about Marvel’s The Punisher.
Tee thinks this Goodreads situation is actually a good thing, making authors stop and look at the value of a “giveaway” be it on Good Reads or book blogs.
What is the real R.O.I. on working with book bloggers and blog tours?
So now, what are independent publishers expected to do?
Publishers, from our own experience, do not throw money at authors and rarely throw money into promotion.
With the free giveaway gone, why stick around with Goodreads?
Disagree with us? Then sound off…
…on the voicemail at 703-791-1701
tee (at) teemorris (dot) com
pip (at) pjballantine (dot) com
What are the options remaining for authors?
Your email list is your email list. Always.
Social media platforms like Goodreads, Facebook, and the like? No, they are not there for you.
And you can hear it first….if you become a subscriber.
If you have an event and want The Shared Desk to appear there, or if you just want to share an opinion about the show, here’s where to find us…
703.791.1701
pip@pjballantine.com
tee@teemorris.com
…and social media, of course.
See you in two weeks!
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Guess who’s spending some time with us here at Casa de Morris? Piper J Drake is in studio, and we are bringing her on the mic for a brand new episode of The Shared Desk. Our eightieth show gets its topic of discussion from Twitter, and with Piper in studio you can be guaranteed of shenanigans happening!
00:00 — Introduction
A little bit of pre-show silliness
Stand back, everyone! We know what we’re doing!
Piper J Drake is in the house. And has she been busy…
A self-publishing adventure (along with a handful of other authors) called the Destination: Love Box Set
This “In the Kitchen” segment will probably happen again when Peej is in town!
2017 is coming to a close…
October 21, The Maryland Renaissance Festival’s “Day of Wrong” is coming. Stay tuned for details.
28 October, Tee will be alongside Chuck Tomasi, hosting the P.I.Y. Workshop, a launch event for Podcasting for Dummies, 3rd Edition
And we have two events already booked for 2018…
MAD LOVE FOR JOHN STRANGEWAY!
Piper was taking a break from appearances, but we did have some fun with her at the 2017 Nebula Awards in Pittsburgh. She’s kicking off her 2018 Appearances with Coastal City Magic in Florida!
Tee and Nick are planning to take Happy Hour from the Tower on the road.
The Steampunk World’s Fair will be a full-circle moment for Tee, Pip, Peej, and the Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences.
Find us on Twitter at either Tee’s or Pip’s account,
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Enjoy the ride
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Tee will argue that this is the sweatiest 2017 Dog Days of Podcasting challenge ever. At least, for Tee.
That being said, Tee’s talking about negativity which includes chatter about Destiny, the ridiculousness of remaking Death Wish, the value of positive people in an author’s life, and love for guys named Chuck.
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Welcome to the wonderful world of Click Farms for Amazon KU. Ugh!
This was Tee’s biggest hangup with the KU Program from Day One.
These services are cheap. Are they ethical? OH HELL NO.
Where are these smart devices coming from, you think?
No, KU is a crappy system. Period.
Last Item: The Importance of a Workflow
Less about writers, more about the support staff you are working with.
New technology is cool, but you really should know about a new gadget before incorporating it into a project’s workflow.
Even Tee has new tech toys he wants t learn, but he understands limitations and learning curves.
Paper trails matter!
File Management matters, too!
Pip is Tee’s Landshark of Love.
30:00 — The Loot Crate Lookie-Loo!
This Loot Crate has been gathering dust…
July’s Theme: ANIMATION
Rick & Morty: A “Rick” statue that carries explicit content
A Bob’s Burgers Recipe Collection (Very cool, LootCrate!)
Tee-shirt: Classic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
A “SLURM” koozie from the world of Futurama
Nice Loot Crate pin, also from Bob’s Burgers
Tee grabs for the booklet as there really isn’t anything from our fandoms. We need help trying to figure out what this Bob’s Burgers item is all about…
This Loot Crate is a first for us, and that will make attendees of our panels VERY happy!
35:08 — The Wrap-Up
The things they say in New Zealand…
Oooooh, Coconut!
Where are we going to be?
Starting 1 August, The Dog Days of Podcastingis happening here! HAPPENING NOW! (And here’s why Tee’s doing this here!)
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Enjoy the ride
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