In this episode, hosts Kimberly Todd, K.C. Luck, and Jamey Moody compare Canva and Book Brush—two design tools popular with indie authors. They share their personal preferences, costs, features, and how they use the platforms for book covers, social media, A+ content, and promo materials like bookmarks and business cards.

Quick Highlights:

• K.C. prefers Canva for speed and ease; Jamey and Kimberly favor Book Brush for its templates and intuitive tools.
• Book Brush is more expensive but offers great extras like mockups, reels, and brand kits.
• Fun updates on their current writing projects and life events (AC breakdowns, hikes, beach trips).
• Listener emails cover book cover preferences, Canva vs. Book Brush experiences, and shout-outs to fans from South Africa.
• New sapphic slang learned: “OWL” = Older Wiser Lesbian.

Bottom Line: Both platforms are solid—just pick the one that works best for you.

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In Episode 41 of Three Lesbians and a Pen, hosts Kimberly Todd, KC Luck, and Jamey Moody catch up on recent personal and writing updates before diving into the main topic: how to find a great book cover designer. They share tips for locating and choosing designers, including checking credits in books, asking fellow authors, and exploring competitions like the Tee Corinne Award. They also discuss pricing (typically $100–$300), the pros and cons of illustrated vs. photographic covers, using tools like Canva and Book Brush, and working with platforms like Fiverr, 100 Covers, and The Book Cover Designer. The episode emphasizes that a high-quality, unique cover is crucial for book sales and branding—especially for indie authors.

They wrap up with listener messages about tropes, shoutouts to favorite designers, and a question for the audience: What’s your favorite feature in Canva or Book Brush? The episode ends with a 4th of July greeting and contact info.

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In Episode 40 of Three Lesbians and a Pen, hosts Kimberly Todd, K.C. Luck, and Jamey Moody dive into the business side of self-publishing by focusing on how to effectively manage an author backlist. They share practical strategies for keeping older titles relevant, such as updating front/back matter, using social media “spotlights,” leveraging promotions and giveaways, and refreshing covers and blurbs. They also discuss the value of A+ content and cross-referencing characters or settings across books to delight loyal readers.

The episode opens with fun personal updates—including KC’s new book release (Fixing Hearts), recent Pride celebrations, a heartwarming LGBTQ+ documentary, and fan messages about the show’s new biweekly schedule. The hosts also trade marketing tips like offering anniversary promos, doing read-a-thons, and bundling box sets.

Packed with humor, insights, and a few “lesbian dad jokes,” this episode is a mix of writing wisdom and community love. Listeners are encouraged to think of their backlist not just as past work, but as a vital part of their publishing future. The episode ends with a teaser for the next topic—finding the right cover designer—and a fun question: What book cover made you one-click immediately?

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