The Indie Bookshelf

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.

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!

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.

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

In this episode, we discuss all things developmental editing. Join us for a great discussion between a developmental editor and an author.

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

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 websitewww.laurielicoalbanese.comDuckworth Book's websitewww.duckworthbooks.co.ukOur website!www.asteriapress.comTranscripts of all episodes available herehttps://www.asteriapress.com/episodetranscripts

Get to know Holly and Aimée, the people behind Asteria Press. We discuss what it is like to set up an independent publishing press and give you a sneak peak into our first book.For a transcript of this episode, visit our website: https://pressasteria.wixsite.com/home/episodetranscripts