Alexa's Publishing Chat
5 Authors Share Their Book Marketing Journeys {ep. 169}
June 11, 2025
Alexa is joined by five dynamic authors from different genres to talk all things book marketing—what worked, what didn’t, and how the Book Launch in a Box program helped them succeed. Real advice, real results, and a whole lot of encouragement for authors at every stage.
From Overwhelmed to Empowered: 5 Authors Share Their Book Marketing Journeys

In this special panel episode of Alexa’s Publishing Chat, Alexa Bigwarfe brings together five incredible authors—Linda Needham, CC Robinson, Zariah L. Banks, Tracy Myhre, and Pat Black-Gould—who represent a wide range of genres and publishing journeys. All graduates of the Book Launch in a Box program, they open up about their unique paths to publication, the toughest marketing challenges they’ve faced, and the tools and tactics that helped them overcome the overwhelm. Whether you're just getting started or looking to level up your next launch, this episode is packed with relatable experiences, actionable insights, and plenty of laughs.

In this podcast, Alexa and her panel of authors discuss:

Connect with the Authors


Linda Needham
📚 Historical romance and nonfiction author of Brainstorming Your Novel: From the First Spark to Blockbuster
🌐 LindaNeedham.com (currently being updated — check back Fall 2025)
📖 Find her books on Amazon and all major retailers

CC Robinson
📚 Award-winning author of YA dystopian series The Divided Series
🌐 ccrobinsonauthor.com/alexaspubchat – Get her prequel Upheaval free!
📬 Join her newsletter and follow her on social for launch updates
📖 Available on Amazon and Kindle Unlimited

Zariah L. Banks
📚 Contemporary romance author of Beauty Beheld and Missile Towed
📷 Follow on Instagram: @authorzariahlbanks
🛠 Book coach, developmental editor, and publishing consultant
📖 Books available on Amazon and Kindle Unlimited

Tracy Myhre
📚 Author of post-apocalyptic romantic thriller Escape, book one in a seven-book series
🌐 tracymyhre.com
📷 Instagram & Facebook: @tmywriter
📖 Books available on Amazon and Kindle Unlimited

Pat Black-Gould
📚 Author of The Crystal Beads: Lalka’s Journey and All the Broken Angels
🌐 patblackgould.com
🛠 Workshop presenter on creative presentations and genre hopping
📖 Books available through Purple Butterfly Press, Amazon, IngramSpark, and Kindle Unlimited

🎯 Learn More About Book Launch in a Box
Ready to launch your next book with clarity, confidence, and a supportive author community?

👉 Check out the Book Launch in a Box program here:
🔗 https://writepublishsell.com/blab

The next cohort begins June 23, 2025 – don’t miss your chance to join the program that helped each of these authors succeed!