Kimbra Swain on Connecting with Your Readers through Books, Merchandise, and Pateron

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Episode 119 / Southern urban fantasy author Kimbra Swain joins us this week to share tips on connecting with your readers and expanding your income streams. Kimbra creates jewelry, book boxes, tumblers, and many other items for her readers. Learn how she uses physical items to deepen her connection with readers and create life-long fans through her books, merchandising, and Pateron.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Show notes:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Why you can’t sit still when it comes to marketing your books</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">How Kimbra used reader feedback to learn how to write marketable books</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">How the switch to full-time author impacted Kimbra’s outlook and writing</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Kimbra’s tips on merchandising to create an extra layer of connection between you and your reader</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">How Kimbra uses Pateron: exclusive serial story, early access to her books and merchandise, and a more personal connection with her</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Come over and say hi to Jami and Sara in the</span> <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/groups/304647074240099/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">WIKT Facebook group</span></a><span style= "font-weight: 400;">! You can find show notes and links at</span> <a href="https://wishidknownforwriters.com/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">wishidknownforwriters.com</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Links: </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Kimbra’s website:</span> <a href="https://www.kimbraswain.com"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">https://www.kimbraswain.com<