Manuscript to Market: Kay Sparling on Espionage, History, and Self-Publishing

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In this episode of Demystifying Self-Publishing, Alyssa interviews Kay Sparling, author of 'Mission: Thaw', a Cold War thriller that intertwines historical facts with fiction. Kay shares her unique premise of an opera singer turned CIA operative, the historical context of her story, and her personal experiences that inspired her writing. She discusses her journey through self-publishing, the challenges of navigating the publishing industry, and her marketing strategies. Kay also reveals her plans for future projects and the expansion of her series.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Mission Thaw and Kaye Sparling
01:47 The Unique Premise of an Opera Singer as a Spy
05:33 The Historical Context of Human Trafficking and Espionage
10:44 Personal Experiences and Inspirations Behind the Story
16:04 The Importance of Awareness in Human Trafficking
21:33 Researching the Cold War and Espionage
26:59 The Journey of Writing and Overcoming Challenges
28:45 The Journey to Authorship
33:11 Navigating the Publishing Landscape
41:41 The Self-Publishing Decision
50:52 Marketing and Building a Brand

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