Let's Talk About Thrillers with S...

Let's Talk About Thrillers with Sara Ennis on Books, Banter, & Beyond

Books, Banter, & Beyond by Donna R. Madden
S1 · E7
Jul 21, 2026
52:29

Episode notes

What does it actually take to go from zero to 16 books as a full-time indie author? In this episode of Books, Banter & Beyond, Donna sits down with thriller and cozy mystery author Sara Ennis for one of the most packed, honest conversations yet. Sara is the author of The Dollhouse and many other titles, and she has the kind of hard-won publishing knowledge that most authors spend years trying to find.

This one covers a lot of ground. Sara opens up about becoming a full-time writer, managing two pen names, and why marketing is the hardest part of this job, even when your background is literally in marketing. Donna and Sara also dig into practical strategies like BookBub, e-book bundling, and how to think about your brand before launching a second pen name.

And if you've been on the fence about reading The Dollhouse? Sara shares the reader story that will push you right over the edge.

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