Why Rejection is Redirection (and Protection) When It Comes to Writing and Publishing Your Memoir

This week, Jess opens up about her personal experience with rejection, redirection, and moving forward in her journey as an author. Despite being a New York Times bestselling author, Jess faced challenges in securing a publishing deal for her second book proposal. Rather than letting rejection hold her back, she transformed it into an opportunity for redirection. In this episode, Jess encourages fellow authors to stay open-minded and embrace where rejection might lead them.

This podcast is hosted by Jessica Buchanan, a NYT Bestselling author, speaker, survivor and founder of Soul Speak Press. Soul Speak Press  is a boutique non-traditional publishing company focused on publishing stories from women who have been through something, now they know something, and can teach us something.

Learn more about Jessica's first book: Impossible Odds: The Kidnapping of Jessica Buchanan and Her Dramatic Rescue by SEAL Team Six

A Conversation about Publishing with Our Head of Publishing, Ashley Bunting

This week, Jess chats with Ashley Bunting, Head of Publishing at Merack Publishing. Together, they explore the extensive work involved in transforming a manuscript into a polished, meticulously proofread printed book. They also touch on the challenges of working with Amazon, managing realistic expectations for book sales, and coordinating all the logistical elements necessary for a successful book launch.

Ashley shares how fulfilling it is to help authors bring their stories to readers. Tune in to gain insight into the publishing process through Soul Speak Press, an imprint of Merack Publishing.

This podcast is hosted by Jessica Buchanan, a NYT Bestselling author, speaker, survivor and founder of Soul Speak Press. Soul Speak Press  is a boutique non-traditional publishing company focused on publishing stories from women who have been through something, now they know something, and can teach us something.

Learn more about Jessica's first book: Impossible Odds: The Kidnapping of Jessica Buchanan and Her Dramatic Rescue by SEAL Team Six

Learn more about the Deserts to Mountaintops Anthologies. If you're interested in hearing interviews with our Soul Speak Press authors, check out the Deserts to Mountaintops Podcast.