Self-Publishing w/ Shandy Mandarino

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The Wannabe Author

Taryn Christeen

33 episodes

1 week ago

Ever wonder what it really takes to go from zero to published? Join me, Taryn, as I navigate the messy, exhilarating and often frustrating journey of becoming an author— without any prior experience. Each episode dives into books, breaks down the craft of writing, explores mental health, and shares valuable lessons I’ve learned through trial and (so much) error. With interviews featuring authors, mental health professionals, and readers, The Wannabe Author offers fresh, unfiltered look at the world of storytelling and publishing. Tune in— it’s a damn good time!

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Self-Publishing w/ Shandy Mandarino

The Wannabe Author

47 minutes 24 seconds

7 months ago

Self-Publishing w/ Shandy Mandarino

This episode was such a blast to record. This was truly a full circle moment for me because Shandy was the first Indie author I ever read and befriended as I started my author journey. In this episode we get to hear about Shandy’s journey to self-publishing her first book, The Darkest Parts of Me. A cozy romance with a twist of sci-fi. She goes into the importance of having a community, learning marketing, putting yourself out there and attending events that lead to networking. Shandy’s story and the insight she had to share was truly inspiring.

Taryn’s current read:

The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston

Out Of The Woods by Hannah Bonam-Young

Shandy’s current reads:

Sunrise On The Reaping by Suzanne Collins

Dark Age by Pierce Brown

Places you can find Shandy:

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@shandymandarino_author?si=bi9fx6WRlUq7pKGK

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shandy_thewriter/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shandymandarino_author?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc