Trusted Voice. Proven Expert. Fierce Advocate for Indie Authors.
For 20+ years, I’ve helped indie authors and creative entrepreneurs navigate the publishing industry without relying on gatekeepers, outdated advice, or gimmicky, outdated, and ineffective marketing tactics.
Through podcast interviews, live events, summits, workshops, webinars, and speaking engagements, I share practical, honest strategies that help authors write stronger books, build loyal audiences, and launch sustainable publishing careers that actually last.
Whether I’m speaking on stage, appearing in media, or teaching online, my mission is always the same: helping authors take control of their success in an industry that too often tells them they can’t.
If you would like to chat about how I can help your audience reach their goals and realize their dreams, I have a scheduling link just for that!
POPULAR SPEAKING TOPICS
- Mindset Issues (Motivation, Inspiration, Imposter Syndrome, Fears, Insecurities…)
- Branding (Identifying Audience, Brand Building, Online Presence/Websites, Brand Identity…)
- Launch Strategy (Social Media, Email Marketing, Publicity, Video Marketing, Research…)
- Self-Publishing (Launch Planning, Print-on-Demand Platforms, Successful Release Weeks…)
RECENT PODCASTS
Oh, My Health Podcast – Using Creative Writing to Inspire Hope in Yourself and Others
Rock the Stage Interview – Using the Media to Increase Book Sales & Exposure for Your Author Brand
Saturday Soundbites Interview – All About Self-Publishing a Successful Book
Casa deConfidence Podcast – Embrace Your Dream and Take Charge of Your Future!
Small Business Sisters Podcast – Novel writing, publishing, and using TikTok to gain new clients and readers
Humans in Tune – Novel Writing, Inspiration, and Motivation to Write
Author Your Dream Podcast – How to Get Exposure for Your Book
Rebel Author Podcast (w/ Sacha Black) – How to Write Suspense
Author Lifestyle Podcast (w/ Angela Ford) – Interview About Author Coaching
SPEAKING EVENTS
WriterCon 2026 (Sept 2026) – TOPIC TBD
Writing Day Workshops (July 2024) – Be Your Own Publicist and Leverage Media to Sell Your Books!
Step into Your Magic Summit (May 2024) – Be the Boss of Your Author Career!
Kentuckiana Writing Conference (February 2024) – How to Create Social Media Content that Attracts Your Ideal Readers
Killer Nashville (November 2023) – Fiction in the Courtroom (Writing Legal Thrillers)
Kentucky Book Fair (October 2023) – How to Develop Your Story Idea and Turn it into a Great Book!
Kentucky Book Fair (June 2023) – Featured Author Interview
Kentucky Writers Workshop (March 2023) – Building a Magnetic Author Brand
Killer Nashville (November 2022) – How to Create Viral Worthy TikTok and Other Video Content
Imaginarium (August 2022) – Manuscript Self-Revisions and How to Edit Your Book
Louisville Book Festival (May 2022) – Bringing Voice to Your Narrative
Kentucky Writers Workshop (March 2022) – Developing Leap off the Page Characters
Killer Nashville (November 2021) – How to Self-Publish Your Book on Amazon KDP
MAGAZINES, ARTICLES, AND BLOGS
Podcastars Magazine – How Refusing to Sacrifice Authenticity Helped Me Grow My Podcast
YoungUpStarts – 3 Reasons Why You Need to Self Publish in 2025
CanvasRebels Online Magazine – Featured Article: “Meet Christina Kaye”
BestHollisticLife.com – FEATURED INTERVIEW: Healing Trauma Through Creative Writing
AuthorityMagazine.com – The 5 Things You Need to Know to Become a Great Author
BookBrush.com – How to Build an Effective Author Brand
WritersHelpingWriters.com – Choosing Your Story’s Genre
HouseOfHives.com – Quote on empowering yourself as an author in self-publishing
BookBrush.com – Using Instagram Stories to Sell Your Books
AwareNow.com – Quote on Content Marketing (Tik Tok)
WritersDigest.com – How to Create Voice in Fiction
AuthorityMagazine.com –Entrepreneurs Who Pivoted in Pandemic
Live, Write, Thrive – 10 Must-Read Modern Novels to Inspire Writers
ElizabethSpannCraig.com – How to Market Your Books in 4 Easy Steps
Enterprise League Magazine – Number 3 of 100 Female Entrepreneurs in 2021
Jane Friedman – How to Write a Killer Villain
Helping Writers Become Authors – How to Write Legal Fiction
Write It Sideways – How to Add Voice to Fiction
News Channel 18 (NBC Affiliate) – featured local author interview
Pro Writing Aid – Are you a Plotter or Pantser (or Both)?
Well-Storied – How to Create a Satisfying Resolution for Your Story
If you’re interested in me speaking at your event, appearing on your show, writing for your blog, or sitting for an interview for your magazine, please feel free to click the button below and instantly download my Media One Sheet.
Then, feel free to email me at hello@christinakaye.com, and let’s talk about it!