Award-Winning Authors Show
Award-Winning Authors Show
Lisa Umina
Welcome to The Award-Winning Authors Show, where we help professionals to build a legacy by self-publishing your next book. We help you remove self-doubt from your mind with our proven process to become a published author. We have helped authors from all over the world to publish their books for the last 18 years. I’m your host, Lisa M. Umina, CEO of Halo Publishing International. If you’re ready to become an award-winning author, then let’s get started.
Publishing Black Voices | Interview with Jordan Sullen
At Halo Publishing International, it’s our mission to publish voices that matter. We believe you’re called to use your voice to uplift those around you. In honor of Black History Month, Lisa Umina interviews one of our favorite authors, Jordan Sullen. Jordan is a former NFL player, children’s book author and illustrator. He’s published three books with us. In this interview, they didn’t talk about politics. They talked about something more sensitive: Black Lives Matter. Jordan released his newest book, Numbers Don’t Lie, during a pivotal time of history. In this episode, you'll discover what it takes to use your voice to shape the minds of the next generation. Plus, you'll learn: - How to Use Your Voice to Speak Up When It Counts - What It Means to Become a Role Model as a Children's Author - Best Advice to Know Before Writing Your First Book Click play to listen to the episode. Writing your first book takes courage. You only have one voice to share your story. How will you be remembered? === 👉To connect with Jordan Sullen, you can find him on LinkedIn here. All of his books are available on HaloPublishing.com, Amazon, Barnes and Noble and Books-A-Million. === 🌟If you’re ready to publish your book, please submit your manuscript on HaloPublishing.com. ✍️Or, you can download our free publishing guide to learn everything you need to know about the entire self-publishing process. Start writing your legacy today!
Feb 23, 2021
14 min
Benefits of Becoming an Author | Interview with Brooke Young
Are you a writer with a story you need to share with the world? Is your story living in your computer, but has yet to make it to a publisher? Have you always wanted to write a book, but are afraid to pull the trigger?  Think about a message you believe the world needs to hear.   Now, imagine yourself writing this story and holding a physical copy of your book in your hands. You’re smiling down on it and a sense of accomplishment washes over it like a wave on the beach. 🌊   You’ve done it. You’ve become a published author!  This is exactly how Brooke Young felt after she published her first book. On today’s episode of The Award-Winning Authors Show, I interviewed Brooke Young, author of "Murray’s Miraculous Mission" and a contestant for Miss Ohio 2021.   You'll discover the personal and professional benefits of becoming a published author. Plus, you'll learn:   - Why You Should Write a Book to Enhance Your Platform  - The Hardest Part About Writing a Book (And How to Overcome It!)  - 3 Lifetime Benefits of Becoming a Published Author  Your book will carry a message throughout your life and across generations. It’s time to get your story out of your head and into a book!    ===   🐾 To connect with Brooke Young, you can connect with her on LinkedIn. Or you can purchase Murray’s Miraculous Mission from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million or Halo Publishing International.   ===   🌟If you’re ready to publish your book, please submit your manuscript on HaloPublishing.com.   ✍️Or, you can download our free publishing guide to learn everything you need to know about the entire self-publishing process.   Start writing your legacy today!
Jan 25, 2021
15 min
3 Ways to Market a Best-Selling Book | Interview with Donald Lloyd, Jr.
So, you’ve published your book. Now what? How do you become a “best-selling author”? How do you spread the news about your book to increase sales? How do you make sure the world hears your message? After all of your hard work in writing the book, it’s time to switch to marketing the book. There’s nothing worse than publishing a book that nobody reads.  Listen to the episode to learn 3 ways you can market a best-selling book. --- If you’re ready to publish your book, please submit your manuscript on HaloPublishing.com (https://halopublishing.com/). Or, you can download our free publishing guide (https://halopublishing.com/publishing...) to learn everything you need to know about the entire self-publishing process. Start writing your legacy today!
Nov 11, 2020
15 min
10 Steps to Publish Your Book
Have you ever wanted to publish your own book, but felt overwhelmed by the process? If so, you’re in the right spot because I'm going to tell you the 10 steps you need to publish your book. Stick around until the end, and I'll tell you the most important step most authors forget to do. Today, I’m going to walk you through our proven publishing process we use for authors around the world. You don't want to miss this episode! --- If you’re ready to publish your book, please submit your manuscript on HaloPublishing.com. Or, you can download our free publishing guide to learn everything you need to know about the entire self-publishing process. Start writing your legacy today!
Aug 27, 2020
5 min