Episode List
Can I do this_ to _Look What I Did.
In this special launch-day episode of Your Book Is In There, host Inger E. Johnson pauses to reflect on the journey from “Can I really do this?” to “Look what I did.” Yesterday marked the official release of her debut novel, Veiled Halos: A Saga of Betrayal and Redemption, and today she’s taking a moment…
Metadata Demystified
Ever published a book only to have no one find it? The problem might not be your writing it might be your metadata. In this episode of Your Book Is In There, host Inger E. Johnson demystifies book metadata: what it actually is, why it matters, and how to use it to help the right…
AI & Sometimes the wrong turn ends up taking us exactly where we needed to go
A monster mix-up in the last episode (manticore vs. minotaur, if you’re keeping track) sends host Inger E. Johnson down an unexpected path this week — straight into one of publishing’s hottest debates: AI. She unpacks the difference between generative and assistive AI, shares her own experiment running a manuscript through an AI writing platform,…
Book Distribution Demystified
Book distribution can feel like a maze once you decide to go wide — and in this episode, Inger Johnson maps out exactly how it works. She breaks down the two biggest distributors, IngramSpark and Draft2Digital, covering pricing, royalties, pros and cons, and the hybrid strategy most successful indie authors are using in 2026. Drawing…
The Author Rabbit Hole
In this candid, unscripted episode, Inger Johnson steps away from her promised book-distribution deep-dive to share something more personal: the joy of holding her debut novel, Veiled Halos, in print for the first time — and the overwhelm that followed. She opens up about her writing process, why she switched to Scrivener, and the moment…
Demystifying Copyrights
Ever wondered if you need to copyright your manuscript before sending it to beta readers? In this episode, Inger Johnson demystifies one of the most misunderstood topics for aspiring authors: copyright. She breaks down what copyright actually is, when it kicks in automatically, why (and how) to officially register it with the US Copyright Office,…
ISBNs Demystified!
A solo episode that demystifies the ISBN (International Standard Book Number) for aspiring and first-time self-publishing authors. Inger explains what an ISBN is, why it matters, the difference between free platform ISBNs and owning your own, and how to set yourself up correctly for wide distribution — including navigating KDP and IngramSpark together. Show Notes…
Giving Yourself Permission to Write
Have you been carrying a story inside you — for years, maybe decades — but never quite given yourself permission to begin? In this episode, Inger shares the personal journey that led her to finally write Veiled Halos after nearly thirty years of “someday.” From the galvanizing moment that pulled the story out of her…
The Emotions of Writing
Publishing your first book is supposed to feel like winning — so why do so many authors feel lost, exposed, and strangely empty afterward? In this episode, Inger Johnson gets honest about the emotional reality of what it actually feels like to publish your first book: the euphoria, the vulnerability, the post-launch silence, the creative…
Standalone or Series?
Should your book be a standalone or a series? It sounds like a simple creative question — but it shapes everything: your writing process, your reader expectations, your marketing strategy, and your long-term author career. In this episode, Inger Johnson breaks down the real differences between standalones and series, explores the psychology of readers, and…