# author insights (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover author insights. Page: Feed: --- ## [HUGE NEW UPDATE!!](https://ceberry17.substack.com/p/big-new-update) _2026-08-18 · C.T. Berry/Author · Catherine’s Substack_ I’m taking the next big leap... ## [Bookstore Romance Day, Jacqueline Fieck, Easy Guerrilla Marketing, Mackenzie Scott’s New Book on Substack](https://indieauthors.substack.com/p/bookstore-romance-day-jacqueline) _2026-08-15 · WriterKat - Kathy Gerstorff · Indie Author Insights_ Indie Author Insights - August 2026 ## [9 Bestsellers Messaged Me!?!](https://ceberry17.substack.com/p/9-bestsellers-messaged-me) _2026-08-14 · C.T. Berry/Author · Catherine’s Substack_ Having the author of Dungeon Crawler Carl reach out is CRAZY... ## [My KICKSTARTER IS LIVE!!](https://ceberry17.substack.com/p/my-kickstarter-is-live) _2026-08-11 · C.T. Berry/Author · Catherine’s Substack_ Let's do this!! ## [Indie Author Insights Live with WriterKat](https://indieauthors.substack.com/p/indie-author-insights-live-with-writerkat) _2026-08-11 · WriterKat - Kathy Gerstorff · Indie Author Insights_ A recording from Kathy Gerstorff with August Updates ## [I Almost Died on my 21st Birthday](https://ceberry17.substack.com/p/i-almost-died-on-my-21st-birthday) _2026-08-07 · C.T. Berry/Author · Catherine’s Substack_ Part One... ## [KICKSTARTER LAUNCHES SOON!!](https://ceberry17.substack.com/p/kickstarter-launches-soon) _2026-08-06 · C.T. Berry/Author · Catherine’s Substack_ THIS is going to be fun... ## [Book Publishing and Marketing Insights From Psychotherapist and WIIFM? Debut Author, Jan Wisher Reinhart](https://indieauthors.substack.com/p/book-publishing-and-marketing-insights) _2026-08-01 · WriterKat - Kathy Gerstorff · Indie Author Insights_ Indie Author Insights August 2026 V76 ## [WHAT!! Is This NORMAL??](https://ceberry17.substack.com/p/what-is-this-normal) _2026-07-31 · C.T. Berry/Author · Catherine’s Substack_ Starting to feel like Inkheart over here. ## [EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT!!/BOOK COVER REVEAL](https://ceberry17.substack.com/p/exciting-announcementbook-cover-reveal) _2026-07-22 · C.T. Berry/Author · Catherine’s Substack_ I'm stressed and pumped all at once ## [Meet Claude, the AI assistant (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/vE0nRBKFPokW) _2026-07-22 · **Sponsored**_ Conversational AI to answer questions, brainstorm ideas, and help with tasks. ## [Why BookTok Wouldn't Like My Book](https://ceberry17.substack.com/p/why-booktok-wouldnt-like-my-book) _2026-07-16 · C.T. Berry/Author · Catherine’s Substack_ They Might Just HATE It. ## [Is he Morally Grey or just a Villain?](https://ceberry17.substack.com/p/is-he-morally-grey-or-just-a-villain) _2026-07-09 · C.T. Berry/Author · Catherine’s Substack_ The dark side of Kyber Karlin and the psychology of a confused protagonist. ## [The Art of Self Promotion, Author Mentor, Poetry Contest, BookTok Marketing, Writers Conference](https://indieauthors.substack.com/p/the-art-of-self-promotion-author) _2026-07-03 · WriterKat - Kathy Gerstorff · Indie Author Insights_ Indie Author Insights July 2026 V75 ## [Colleges Don't Approach Creative Writing Properly](https://ceberry17.substack.com/p/colleges-dont-approach-creative-writing) _2026-07-01 · C.T. Berry/Author · Catherine’s Substack_ I went to college because I wanted guidance on my path towards publishing. I left realizing I would have to teach myself. ## [It's Not AI Hurting The World. It's Evil People](https://ceberry17.substack.com/p/its-not-ai-hurting-the-world-its) _2026-06-24 · C.T. Berry/Author · Catherine’s Substack_ Is AI really the problem? An Author's insight into how mankind is the ultimate perpetrator and how I chose to make this the theme of my entire Sci-fi Thriller Series. (99 cent sale today!) ## [The Rise of Sci-fi/My Sci-fi Thriller/Indie Sci-fi Book Recs](https://ceberry17.substack.com/p/the-rise-of-sci-fimy-sci-fi-thrillerindie) _2026-06-19 · C.T. Berry/Author · Catherine’s Substack_ Sci-fi is having a comeback. Comparing my Sci-fi Series to what's trending and offering Indie Sci-fi Book Recs for those looking for a new read. ## [How BookTok Has Ruined Romance](https://ceberry17.substack.com/p/how-booktok-has-ruined-romance) _2026-06-16 · C.T. Berry/Author · Catherine’s Substack_ An author's insight into the effects Booktok has had on readers in relation to their perception of Romance and how I chose to portray romantic relationships within my series. ## [How Much Do You Value Your Writing, Poem, Photography, Creative Art](https://indieauthors.substack.com/p/how-much-do-you-value-your-writing) _2026-06-12 · WriterKat - Kathy Gerstorff · Indie Author Insights_ Highlights in the Indie Author and Creative Arts Community ## [Calling all Artists! + Free Chapters of my Sci-fi Thriller:)](https://ceberry17.substack.com/p/calling-all-artists-free-chapters) _2026-06-10 · C.T. Berry/Author · Catherine’s Substack_ Want to win some prizes? ## [The Robot Models in my Sci-fi Series Explained + Art Reveal](https://ceberry17.substack.com/p/the-robot-models-in-my-sci-fi-series) _2026-06-03 · C.T. Berry/Author · Catherine’s Substack_ My book starts out gently. I can promise it's a false alarm. ## [Snapshot Showdown on Google Play (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/WK9pB5eGnBFe) _2026-06-03 · **Sponsored**_ Available on Google Play for Android devices. ## [The Secret Guerrilla Marketing Calendar Indie Authors Use to Connect with Readers, Sell Books, and Save Money](https://indieauthors.substack.com/p/the-secret-guerrilla-marketing-calendar) _2026-06-02 · WriterKat - Kathy Gerstorff · Indie Author Insights_ Indie Author Insights June 2026 V74 [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/200330157/1d229522424f63f713e4ea5c661f6d2f.mp3) ## [Barnes&Noble Put my Book Next to Hunger Games! (Also, I've Got New Art ;)](https://ceberry17.substack.com/p/barnes-and-noble-put-my-book-next) _2026-05-26 · C.T. Berry/Author · Catherine’s Substack_ Last weekend was so fun... ## [What's Selling at the Bookstore This Week, Dandelions, The Deal, and More](https://indieauthors.substack.com/p/whats-selling-at-the-bookstore-this) _2026-05-24 · WriterKat - Kathy Gerstorff · Indie Author Insights_ Highlights in the Indie Author and Creative Arts Community: May 23-26, 2026 ## [My Writing Process + Book Sneak Peak (can I tempt you to read my Sci-fi Thriller)](https://ceberry17.substack.com/p/my-writing-process-book-sneak-peak) _2026-05-21 · C.T. Berry/Author · Catherine’s Substack_ My process is in the air... ## [Join me at my first Book Signing!](https://ceberry17.substack.com/p/join-me-at-my-first-book-signing) _2026-05-17 · C.T. Berry/Author · Catherine’s Substack_ You better show up... ## [LitCon, Hiking, Merch, Music & More](https://indieauthors.substack.com/p/litcon-hiking-merch-music-and-more) _2026-05-15 · WriterKat - Kathy Gerstorff · Indie Author Insights_ Highlights in the Indie Author and Creative Arts Community for May 16-18, 2026 ## [What if Imaginations Went to War?](https://ceberry17.substack.com/p/what-if-imaginations-went-to-war) _2026-05-13 · C.T. Berry/Author · Catherine’s Substack_ So I might have written a story based off this theory... ## [I Now Have Book Merch Available!](https://ceberry17.substack.com/p/i-now-have-book-merch-available) _2026-05-09 · C.T. Berry/Author · Catherine’s Substack_ I'm so excited... ## [Mother’s Day, Storytelling Day, Notebook Day, and Other May Days to Help Market Your Book](https://indieauthors.substack.com/p/mothers-day-storytelling-day-notebook) _2026-05-01 · WriterKat - Kathy Gerstorff · Indie Author Insights_ Indie Author Insights May 2026, #73