
Author Update: Publishing News, Analysis, and Advice
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- Publishing News Stay in the loop on what’s happening in the industry.
- Advice That Matters - Learn how to make your book irresistible to readers.
- Zeitgeist Analysis - Get insights on changing reader preferences.
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Meet Your Hosts

Thomas Umstattd Jr.
Author Media CEO
The founder of Author Media and the host of the Novel Marketing Podcast, the longest running book marketing podcast in the world. Thomas has worked in the publishing industry since 2007.

Jonathan Shuerger
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