What happens after THE END? A lot more than anyone told you.Welcome to Happily Indie After, where twice a month we get into the real story of being an indie author—selling the books, building the business, doing the work, navigating an industry that changes by Tuesday, and creating something that lasts long after the launch.We bust the publishing myths that keep getting repeated as fact. We tell you what’s working, what isn’t, and what’s changing. We break down the industry news that actually matters to you and your books. We find smarter ways to sell beyond the obvious. We talk tech without the overwhelm. And we bring in people who know this business because they’ve actually lived it.Sometimes, they’re still living it.It’s October. We decided to take that last part literally.Our first guest is Ray Bradbury.Yes. That Ray Bradbury.We’re kicking off BookMarked by bringing one of literature’s most recognizable voices back to the conversation—and asking the questions we’d want answered if we could sit across from him today.And that brings us right back to the secret at the heart of our first episode:Authors spend months or years trying to reach THE END. Successful authors figure out what to do next.News. Business. Books. Tech. Sales. Life. Legacy. And the rest of the story nobody tells you when you hit Publish.Happily Indie After.

You finished the book. Now what?

Meet Happily Indie After, an indie publishing podcast for independent authors and small publishers navigating everything that comes after publication.

Publishing expert and rebel Jenn Smith is pulling up a chair for candid conversations about the publishing industry, book marketing, emerging technology, and the trends shaping an author’s career. Expect insights from industry experts, practical ideas you can use, and the behind-the-scenes truths authors rarely hear.

This is your introduction to the show and an invitation to come along for what’s next.

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