Episodes

  • What a Commissioning Editor Looks For

    What a Commissioning Editor Looks For
    Aug 2 2023
    In this episode, Holly and Aimée from Asteria Press delve into what a commissioning editor looks for when they are reading your submission. We discuss how to really get to know your book from a marketing perspective and how to be your own champion when approaching publishing professionals.

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Judge a Book by its Cover

    Judge a Book by its Cover
    Jul 13 2023

    In this episode, Holly and Aimée of Asteria Press talk to the lovely Wendy Mach from White Stone Pages. Wendy gives us an expert eye on book covers. Are the important? What do we love to see in them? What should be avoided? We cover it all.


    Find the transcript and all things Asteria Press on our website.


    Looking for book design? Here are all Wendy Mach's details!


    Until next time, keep reading!


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    41 mins
  • What is Cosy Fantasy?

    What is Cosy Fantasy?
    Jul 6 2023
    In this episode, Holly and Aimée from Asteria Press discuss all things cosy fantasy. We have a look into what the genre is and where it stands in the wider fantasy genre. We also tell you all about all of our favourite books in the genre.

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    38 mins
  • Debunking the Myth the Traditional Publishing is Better Than Indie Publishing

    Debunking the Myth the Traditional Publishing is Better Than Indie Publishing
    May 11 2023

    In this episode, we discuss the ins and outs of whether big traditional publishers really are picking up the best books, authors and talent. Join us to celebrate indie and take a close look at our industry.


    Read the transcript here: https://www.asteriapress.com/episodetranscripts


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    46 mins
  • Publishing Process: Developmental Editing

    Publishing Process: Developmental Editing
    Apr 26 2023
    In this episode, we discuss all things developmental editing. Join us for a great discussion between a developmental editor and an author.

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    26 mins
  • Book Review: Scales of Ash and Smoke by Emily Schneider

    Book Review: Scales of Ash and Smoke by Emily Schneider
    Mar 23 2023

    In this episode, we discuss our experience of reading Scales of Ash and Smoke by Emily Schneider. Keep in mind that, as with any book review, there will be some lever of spoilers.


    Emily Schneider's website

    www.emilyschneiderwrites.com


    Best Indie Book Award

    www.bestindiebookaward.com


    Our goodreads forum

    https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/1208743-the-indie-bookshelf


    Holly Möller Creative



    Asteria Press

    www.asteriapress.com



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    34 mins
  • What makes a book magical?

    What makes a book magical?
    Mar 9 2023

    Holly and Aimée of Asteria Press discuss what makes a book magical. Can you throw away books? What books aren't magical? How come you don't find a book magical when everyone else does? We unpick it all in this episode.


    For a transcript of this episode visit: https://www.asteriapress.com/episodetranscripts


    You can find (almost) all the books we mentioned over on our goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/asteria_press



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    31 mins
  • Book Review: Hester by Laurie Lico Albanese

    Book Review: Hester by Laurie Lico Albanese
    Feb 20 2023

    In the episode we discuss everything we love about Hester by Laurie Lico Albanese. Keep in mind that, as with any book review, there will be some lever of spoilers. If you haven't read the book, go read it now and the come back!


    Laurie Lico Albanese's website

    www.laurielicoalbanese.com


    Duckworth Book's website

    www.duckworthbooks.co.uk


    Our website!

    www.asteriapress.com


    Transcripts of all episodes available here

    https://www.asteriapress.com/episodetranscripts


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    39 mins