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The Real Book Shepherd

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Dr. Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd® delivers practical publishing advice and guidance with her books on publishing, the weekly AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast, blogs, newsletters and online workshops. TheBookShepherd.com

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The Real Book Shepherd @realbookshepherd.bsky.social · 13h
Are you in Colorado? Love books? How about eating? Stop in at Barnes & Noble, Colorado Blvd. Meet me TODAY, SATURDAY @BNColoadoBlvd @BN @JudithBriles #books #gifts #weekend #bookreaders #foodies #ColoradoLiving #cookbooks
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The Real Book Shepherd @realbookshepherd.bsky.social · 13h
3 Yoo hoo! Do you need to be in Alaska to read this book? No! But you’ll feel like you are! Grab your free copy TODAY via Bestseller #MaraPurl! www.amazon.com/dp/B0GFY26QJV @MaraPurl #womensfiction #womensadventure #cozy #weekend
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The Real Book Shepherd @realbookshepherd.bsky.social · 16h
How will you start your weekend? With coziness? Why not! Pour a cup of tea and settle in for adventure and romance! Grab your free copy TODAY via Bestseller #MaraPurl! www.amazon.com/dp/B0GFY26QJV @MaraPurl #womensfiction #womensadventure #cozy #weekend #caturday
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The Real Book Shepherd @realbookshepherd.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Looking for your perfect autumn read? This is it! Feel the wind, inhale the fresh air, and get ready for a powerfully romantic adventures! Grab your free copy TODAY via Bestseller #MaraPurl! www.amazon.com/dp/B0GFY26QJV @MaraPurl #womensfiction #womensadventure #cozy #weekend
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The Real Book Shepherd @realbookshepherd.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Do eagles own the skies over #Alaska? Yes they do! For adventure readers—new novella that weaves eagles of the wild. Grab your free copy TODAY via Bestseller #MaraPurl! www.amazon.com/dp/B0GFY26QJV @MaraPurl #womensfiction #womensadventure #cozy #weekend
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The Real Book Shepherd @realbookshepherd.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Are you in Colorado? Stop in and say hello—I’m signing my new book, Appetizers with Judith, plus a few tasty samples on SATURDAY. Books at BN Colorado, Blvd., from 9-5. @bncoloradoblvd @BN @JudithBriles #books #gifts #weekend #bookreaders #foodies #ColoradoBlvd
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The Real Book Shepherd @realbookshepherd.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Judith Briles and productivity expert @leagueofgoodjelly Christine Carron of Good Jelly explain the gentler steps to take if setting boundaries feels hard. youtu.be/5W3pnlAjvfU #WritingTips #AuthorLife #WritersOfYouTube #AmWriting
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The Real Book Shepherd @realbookshepherd.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Do you want to grab #1 in multiple categories for multiple days on Amazon. If you want results to kickstart bestseller status that works, get register for NOV session: bit.ly/AMZBestseller #Authors #Publishing #Weekend #Books #BookMarketing
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The Real Book Shepherd @realbookshepherd.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Calling all adventure readers! Pack your survival gear, trust your wits and a strong romantic companion to stay safe in the Alaskan wild. www.amazon.com/dp/B0GFY26QJV @MaraPurl #MaraPurl #womensfiction #womensadventure #cozy #Weekend
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The Real Book Shepherd @realbookshepherd.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Ready for a sexy, cozy evening? For a page-turn this #weekend? What’s more romantic than a honeymoon in a tent by Kachemak Bay in Alaska? Grab your free copy TODAY via Bestseller #MaraPurl! www.amazon.com/dp/B0GFY26QJV @MaraPurl #womensfiction #womensadventure #cozy
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The Real Book Shepherd @realbookshepherd.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Calling all adventure romance readers! What’s in book? Everything you’re looking for! Adventure, inspiration, romance and more! Grab your free copy TODAY via Bestseller #MaraPurl! www.amazon.com/dp/B0GFY26QJV @MaraPurl #womensfiction #womensadventure #cozy
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The Real Book Shepherd @realbookshepherd.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Calling all adventure romance readers! What’s in book? Everything you’re looking for! Adventure, inspiration, romance and more! Grab your free copy TODAY via Bestseller #MaraPurl! www.amazon.com/dp/B0GFY26QJV @MaraPurl #womensfiction #womensadventure #cozy
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The Real Book Shepherd @realbookshepherd.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Productivity tips for Authors and Writers. New podcast via @JudithBriles @MyBookShepherd: ow.ly/421Q50ZTvZJ ow.ly/4wbQ50ZTvZM #authorsuccess #authors #publishing #selfpub #amwriting #writingcommunity #creativity
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The Real Book Shepherd @realbookshepherd.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
October is National Cookbook Month—the perfect time to step away from the screen, turn a few pages, and get cooking. bit.ly/4yEi6Mt #NationalCookbookMonth #CookWithJudith #CookbookLove #ScreenFreeCooking
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The Real Book Shepherd @realbookshepherd.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Hey adventure readers…did you know that October is National Raptor Month! Grab a thrilling adventure about our national bird via Bestseller @MaraPurl free TODAY! www.amazon.com/dp/B0GFY26QJV #MaraPurl #womensfiction #womensadventure #cozy
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The Real Book Shepherd @realbookshepherd.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
What are you doing to verbally and visually main dates that connect with YOU … YOUR BOOK … YOUR THEME … or just WRITING in general in your marketing and social media pushes? Read the blog: thebookshepherd.com/authorideasforb… #Authors #BookMarketing #AuthorMarketing #BookPromotion
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Author Ideas for Final Quarter Book Promo - The Book Shepherd
What are you doing to verbally and visually main dates that connect with YOU … YOUR BOOK … YOUR THEME … or just WRITING in general in your marketing—social media?
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The Real Book Shepherd @realbookshepherd.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Fall is falling, and the mountains are becoming a kaleidoscope of colors. Match it with words and the book, Have You Ever Held a Mountain-the perfect gift for you and others: bit.ly/HeldMountain #photography #mountains #Colorado #MountainViews #FallColors #ColoradoMountains
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The Real Book Shepherd @realbookshepherd.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
September is Banned Books Month: Ideas and stories are unburnable. Banning books cannot put out the fire of curiosity. TheBookShepherd.com #BannedBooksMonth #FreedomToRead #BooksMatter #ReadMoreBooks #BookLovers
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The Real Book Shepherd @realbookshepherd.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Judith Briles and Debra Eckerling open up about the toxic clients they both walked away from — even when real money was on the line — and the surprising thing that happened right after. Full Episode: youtu.be/E5CTO_4zwNY #WritingCommunity #AuthorTips #FreelanceLife #SetBoundaries
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The Real Book Shepherd @realbookshepherd.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Wintertime author success planned on the annual Publishing at Sea cruise in February. Details via @MyBookShepherd publishingatsea.com #cruising #authorSuccess #bookmarketing #amwriting #Publishing #SelfPub #Publishing #SelfPub
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The Real Book Shepherd @realbookshepherd.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Dolly Parton Day! Gifted Musician & Songwriter Innovator Literacy Advocate That’s a legacy worth celebrating! #DollyPartonDay #DollyParton #WomenWhoInspire #LiteracyAdvocate
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The Real Book Shepherd @realbookshepherd.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Every author needs to hear: you have to know your story before you're ready for feedback. Full Episode: youtu.be/E5CTO_4zwNY bit.ly/BookPublishi... #AmWriting #WritingCommunity #AuthorTips #WritersOfInstagram
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The Real Book Shepherd @realbookshepherd.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Books and ideas are the secret sauce to eliminating ignorance. This September, read boldly. Think freely. Question everything. TheBookShepherd.com #BannedBooks #BannedBooksMonth #FreedomToRead #BooksMatter #ReadFree
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The Real Book Shepherd @realbookshepherd.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Before you publish, make sure your manuscript is polished, professional, and ready for readers. Don’t let punctuation mistakes distract from your story. Grab my #FREE Ultimate Book Marketing Success Plan today! TheBookShepherd.com #PunctuationDay #BookMarketing #Authors
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The Real Book Shepherd @realbookshepherd.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Calling all authors. The Publishing at Sea cruise week is set for Feb 8-14. Think author marketing and #publishing success. Only 3 staterooms available-Details via @realbookshepeherd publishingatsea.com #cruising #authorSuccess #bookmarketing #amwriting
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The Real Book Shepherd @realbookshepherd.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
No marketing plan? No wonder you’re feeling stuck. Let’s get some direction behind those book-selling efforts. Grab my #FREE Ultimate Book Marketing Success Plan today. TheBookShepherd.com #bookmarketing #author #selfpublishing #booksales
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The Real Book Shepherd @realbookshepherd.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Dear Diary… Write it. Finish it. Publish it. Stop waiting for perfection. Your book is waiting. TheBookShepherd.com #DearDiary #Authors #WritersLife #AuthorLife #WritingTips #BookPublishing
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The Real Book Shepherd @realbookshepherd.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
You'll learn why a natural, authentic background can work, how to avoid distracting filters and lighting problems, and why your recording environment matters when you're building your author brand and online visibility. Full episode: youtu.be/c1baB41ibjc #PodcastingForAuthors #Authors #PodcastTips
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The Real Book Shepherd @realbookshepherd.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Authors … let’s talk ISBNs. Should you use a free ISBN or own your own? For indie authors, understanding your ISBN is part of taking control of your publishing journey. Read it here: thebookshepherd.com/own-your-own-is… #IndieAuthors #ISBN #SelfPublishing #Publishing
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Calling ALL Indie Authors … Own Your OWN ISBNs … Here’s How … - The Book Shepherd
ISBNs are essential for books. All books should have one that is unique to their publishing efforts. The portal to use is MyIdentifiers.com.
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The Real Book Shepherd @realbookshepherd.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Authors, are you marketing your book—or merely mentioning it? There’s a difference. Grab my #FREE Ultimate Book Marketing Success Plan today. TheBookShepherd.com #bookmarketing #author #bookpromotion #indieauthor
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The Real Book Shepherd @realbookshepherd.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Last day of summer. Readers won't magically find your book—give them a reason and a path to discover it. Grab my #FREE Ultimate Book Marketing Success Plan TheBookShepherd.com #bookmarketing #author #selfpublishing #indieauthor
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The Real Book Shepherd @realbookshepherd.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Are you an author or aspiring author? Do you like cruising? Become part of the #Publishing at Sea cruise for Author Success. 3 staterooms available in group-Details via @realbookshepherd: publishingatsea.com #cruising #authorSuccess #bookmarketing #SelfPub
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The Real Book Shepherd @realbookshepherd.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Getting booked on podcasts isn't about pitching MORE shows — it's about pitching the RIGHT ones. Full episode: Watch here: youtu.be/c1baB41ibjc Listen here: bit.ly/BookPublishi... #PodcastingForAuthors #AuthorMarketing #BookMarketing #PodcastGuest
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The Real Book Shepherd @realbookshepherd.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Had a great day meeting new book fans on Sunday @BNSouthlands. Sold over 40 books, and two trays of my Zesty Dates from the new book Appetizers with Judith were devoured. JudithBrilesBooks.com #BookLovers #BookSigning #AuthorLife #BookCommunity #AppetizersWithJudith
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The Real Book Shepherd @realbookshepherd.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Love books? Meet me at Barnes & Noble Southlands, Aurora, CO, TOMORROW, SUN. New cookbook and a few samples from it ... the perfect gift for yourself and the coming holidays. SUN @BNSouthlands @BN @JudithBriles #books #gifts #weekend #bookreaders #foodies #AuroraCO
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The Real Book Shepherd @realbookshepherd.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
New author? Don’t let marketing overwhelm you. Start with a plan, pick your priorities, and get moving. Grab my #FREE Ultimate Book Marketing Success Plan today. TheBookShepherd.com #bookmarketing #newauthor #indieauthor #selfpublishing
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The Real Book Shepherd @realbookshepherd.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
New podcast to juice you up to become a podcast guest via @JudithBriles @MyBookShepherd @ToginetRadio: youtu.be/c1baB41ibjc bit.ly/BookPublishingPodcast #authorsuccess #authors #publishing #selfpub #JudithBriles #podcast #instaauthors
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The Real Book Shepherd @realbookshepherd.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Are you in Colorado? Stop in and say hello—I’m signing my new book, Appetizers with Judith, plus a few tasty samples on SUN. Books at BN Southlands in Aurora, CO, from 10- 5. @BNSouthlands @BN @JudithBriles #books #gifts #weekend #bookreaders #foodies #AuroraCO
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The Real Book Shepherd @realbookshepherd.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Love books? #Cookbooks? Historical Fiction? How to Publish? Come see me this SUNDAY at Barnes & Noble Southlands in Aurora CO. My new book, Appetizers with Judith, is HOT! @BNSouthlands @BN @JudithBriles Colorado #books #gifts #weekend #bookreaders #foodies #AuroraCO
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The Real Book Shepherd @realbookshepherd.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Are you in Colorado? Love books? How about eating? Stop in at Barnes & Noble Southlands, CO. Meet me this SUNDAY @BNSouthlands @BN @JudithBriles Colorado #books #gifts #weekend #bookreaders #foodies #AuroraCO #ColoradoLiving #cookbooks
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The Real Book Shepherd @realbookshepherd.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Judith Briles and producer Ben Harlander explain why podcasting can take serious time, commitment, and consistency—and why becoming a great podcast guest may be another way to build visibility for your book and expertise. youtu.be/c1baB41ibjc bit.ly/BookPublishi... #PodcastingForAuthors #Authors
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The Real Book Shepherd @realbookshepherd.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Wondering what to give Mom? A friend who loves to entertain? How about a great hostess gift? My new cookbook, Appetizers with Judith, is ideal. Meet me SUN @BNSouthlands @BN @JudithBriles Colorado #books #gifts #weekend #bookreaders #foodies #AuroraCO #ColoradoLiving #cookbooks
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The Real Book Shepherd @realbookshepherd.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
How do you sell your book without making every conversation feel like a sales pitch? youtu.be/2rVs0JShvYQ #BookMarketing #BookSales #BookPromotion #BookLaunch #Authors #AuthorMarketing #IndieAuthor
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The Real Book Shepherd @realbookshepherd.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Marketing shouldn’t be a mystery. It should be a plan you can actually use. Grab my #FREE Ultimate Book Marketing Success Plan today. TheBookShepherd.com #bookmarketing #author #indieauthor #bookpromotion
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The Real Book Shepherd @realbookshepherd.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Want more people talking about your book? Stop waiting for the media to find you—learn how to get their attention! youtu.be/2rVs0JShvYQ #BookPublicity #BookMarketing #BookPromotion #Authors #AuthorMarketing #BookLaunch #PressRelease
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The Real Book Shepherd @realbookshepherd.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Authors … sometimes getting AWAY helps your book move FORWARD. Writing. Publishing. Book marketing. Author connections. And Caribbean inspiration. Only 3 staterooms remain for Publishing at Sea 2027. Read the blog: thebookshepherd.com/publishingatsea… #PublishingAtSea #Authors
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Last Chance to Register for the 2027 Publishing at Sea Cruise for Authors. - The Book Shepherd
JOIN Me for Publishing at Sea 2027 … LAST Chance to come—only 3 staterooms left! I’m a firm believer in getting away to learn. Especially in the winter, away from the snow, ice, and cold weather—so not my thing. To surround myself with the energy and power and mingle with authors with the “like-minded” desire for success … away from…
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The Real Book Shepherd @realbookshepherd.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
You have the book. Now where’s the plan? Marketing without a strategy can turn into a whole lot of busywork. Grab my #FREE Ultimate Book Marketing Success Plan today. TheBookShepherd.com #bookmarketing #author #authorbusiness #indieauthor
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The Real Book Shepherd @realbookshepherd.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Calling all Authors—how to create a book launch. New Podcast via @JudithBriles @MyBookShepherd bit.ly/BookPublishingPodcast youtu.be/2rVs0JShvYQ #authors #writingcommunity #publishing #bookpromo #booklaunch #bookmarketing
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The Real Book Shepherd @realbookshepherd.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Get 60 minutes with Judith Briles this Friday, September 18. Ask anything about book publishing, marketing, or writing your book—and get the clarity (or push) you need to move forward. thebookshepherd.com/ask-judith #BookPublishing #BookMarketing #WritingCommunity
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The Real Book Shepherd @realbookshepherd.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
In this clip, Judith Briles explains why authors can relaunch and revamp older books to create fresh attention and new opportunities to reach readers. youtu.be/2rVs0JShvYQ #BookRelaunch #BookMarketing #BookPromotion #BookLaunch #Authors #AuthorMarketing #IndieAuthor
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