Indie Chicks
We're Jeni Chappelle and Melissa Koberlein. INDIE CHICKS is a place for writers at all stages of the publishing process. So, whether you’re on the traditional route to publication or self-publishing, you’ve come to the right place for advice.
Each week, we invite a guest host to explore a publishing topic and include an author Tip of the Week!
We also answer questions from fellow writers!
(See website for submission guidelines.)
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 42 minutes
- Episodes
- 61
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2020
Ep 7, Season 2 - Editing with Jeni Chappelle
In episode 7, Melissa welcomes Jeni Chappelle to the show to talk about the editing process.
Ep6, Season 2, Talking Audiobooks with Michael Pogach
In episode 6, Melissa welcomes Michael Pogach to the show to talk about audiobooks.
Ep 5, Season 2 - The Spider in the Laurel by Michael Pogach
On this episode, Sarah Neville returns to review The Spider in the Laurel audiobook by Michael Pogach.
Ep 4, Season 2 – NaNoWriMo
Melissa welcomes fellow writer, Laurel Wenson, to the show to talk about National Novel Writing Month.
Ep 3, Season 2- Talking New Adult books with literary agent, Kelly Peterson
In episode 3, Melissa welcomes literary agent, Kelly Peterson to the show to talk about the new adult category in books.
Ep 2, Season 2- Review of on Tenterhooks by Elizabeth Rago
In episode 2, Melissa welcomes Elizabeth Rago to the show to talk about her novella, on Tenterhooks.
Ep 1, Season 2- Publishing 101 Pathways to Publication
In the season two opener, Melissa welcomes Sarah Neville, a Publishing 101 student, to the show to dish about the course. The course is available online for the Spring 2019 semester. There is also a …
Ep 12 - Indie Review: Forever My Girl by Heidi McLaughlin
This episode is dedicated to the indie review of Forever My Girl by Heidi McLaughlin and an indie publishing Tip of the Week - Confidence, confidence, confidence.
First, Lisa and I chatted about our …
Ep 11 - Marketing, Marketing, Marketing
First, Lisa and I discussed out weeks. Or, rather, Lisa told me about the incredible squirrel adventure she had! She saved an injured baby squirrel that managed to make it to her doorstep! She's such…
Ep 10 - Indie Review: Crystal Deception by Doug J. Cooper
This episode is dedicated to the indie review of Crystal Deception by Doug J. Cooper and an indie publishing Tip of the Week - A word about starred reviews.
First, Lisa and I chatted about our week. …
Ep 09: How to Choose the Right Publishing Platform
In this episode, Lisa and I discuss publishing platforms for the independent author. Also, Melissa has a new Tip of the week about ISBNs. Listen in… EPISODE 9- PUBLISHING PLATFORMS.
First, Lisa and …
Ep 08: Indie Review - Devilish by Tricia Barr
This episode is dedicated to the indie review of Devilish by Tricia Barr and an indie publishing Tip of the Week - Partnering w/Authors in Genre for Events
First, Lisa and I chatted about our week. W…
Ep 07: How to Design a Cover that Really POPS
In this episode, Lisa and I discuss cover design for the independent author. Also, Lisa has a new Tip of the week on interior layout. Listen in… EPISODE 7- Cover Design
First, Lisa and I chatted a…
Ep 06: Indie Review - The Killi Wanna Affair by Scott A. Combs
In this podcast episode, Lisa reviews a sci-fi satire from indie author, Scott A. Combs.
This episode is dedicated to the indie review of The Kili Wanna Affair: A Galactic Guild Comedy: George & Sal…
Ep 05: Indie Editing - Where Do I Begin?!
In this episode, Lisa and Melissa discuss goal-setting for the professional editing process. They also share a new Tip of the week- All reviews of your book are valuable!
Listen in… EPISODE 5- Indie …
Ep 04: Indie Review - At Death It Begins by Elle Jefferson
In this podcast episode, Melissa reviews a paranormal romance from indie author, Elle Jefferson and Lisa discussed indie publishing Tip of the Week - Value your time.
First, Lisa and Melissa chatted…
Ep 03: I've Written a Manuscript...Now What?
In this podcast episode, Lisa and I talk about the choices every writer faces after writing a manuscript. Listen in... Episode 3 – You’ve Written Your Manuscript, Now What?
This episode is dedicated …
Ep 02: Indie Review - All the F's I Cannot Give by Michael Carlon
In this podcast episode, Lisa reviews a romantic comedy from an Indie author. Listen in...
This episode is dedicated to our first indie review of All the F*cks I Cannot Give by Michael Carlon and an…
Ep 01: Meet the Indie Chicks!
In our first podcast episode, Lisa and I are on location at the Moravian Book Shop in Bethlehem, PA. Listen in...
This episode is dedicated to introducing ourselves, some background on why we started…
BONUS Episode: Indie Review - The Farmed by Lisa Caskey
In this bonus episode, Melissa interviews Lisa about her book, The Farmed. Listen in...
Lisa and I are still getting our podcast legs, but we sure are excited about our show! In this episode, we intr…