Disrupt Your Day Podcast

Authorpreneurship Unveiled: Deciphering Self-Publishing and Traditional Publishing | S4: Ep 8

• Petula Sankarsingh/ Angela Henry • Season 4 • Episode 8

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🎙️ Welcome to Disrupt Your Day! In this captivating episode, host Petula Sankarsingh sits down with the trailblazing Angela Henry, a bestselling mystery author, to uncover the highs and lows of her remarkable journey as a writer.

Angela shares her inspiring path, starting in the late 90s when Black mystery authors were scarce. She dives into her experiences with traditional publishing, self-publishing, and the lessons learned along the way, including:

 ✨ Breaking barriers as a Black mystery writer
 ✨ The realities of literary agents and publishers
 ✨ Embracing resilience through challenges and setbacks
 ✨ Balancing creativity and business as a hybrid author

Angela also reveals her unique writing process (dictating from the bathtub!), how her library background shaped her storytelling, and why persistence is key to success in the ever-changing world of publishing.

Whether you're an aspiring author, a lover of mysteries, or someone looking for inspiration to overcome obstacles, this episode is packed with wisdom, motivation, and practical advice.

📚 Angela’s Books: Explore her intriguing Kinder Clayton mystery series, supernatural Xavier Knight books, and standalone thrillers. Available on Amazon!

🖤 Don’t miss this empowering conversation. Hit subscribe for more inspiring episodes and join the movement to disrupt your day!

👉 Watch on YouTube:  https://youtu.be/16d8ZsJ4ifs 

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