Reviews
“This podcast out of NZ is great for self-publishing authors globally, especially fiction. The combined wisdom of the hosts, the honesty, the humour, the guests makes for a fab combo for entrepreneurial writers. Just caught up with ep430 and it’s a good one for you to listen to to get a sense if...”Read full review »
AnnaFeatherstone via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
01/13/24
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“Everything, I mean, EVERYTHING you need to get started as a total newbie in indie publishing or level up an existing career. WITHOUT. OVERWHELM.
Well, some overwhelm is unavoidable, but the SPA girls will help you keep going”
MegNucks via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/25/23
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“Congratulations SPA girls on reaching 400 episodes! You’re podcasts are informative, fun, casual and the listener learns so much. The best for indie authors everywhere, highly recommend!”
LLovegrove via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/30/23
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“Listening to these ladies is like having a warm hug and a cuppa with four brilliant big sisters. Between them and their guests, they have seen and done it all, and they generously share tips and advice with the indie writing community. Thank you all very much for what you do!”
cmu204 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/24/23
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“Great group of ladies and a great show! So helpful. Happy to have found this.”
Ahansen123456789 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/11/23
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“Love you girls.
Just started listening from the 1st episode through your website and I love it. I’ve been an intermittend self publisher, absolutely my own doing, since 2016 but discovered self publishing in 2009.
You girls are a wealth of experience and knowledge as well as an incredible...”Read full review »
Anne C West via Apple Podcasts ·
South Africa ·
12/21/22
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“I’m a brand new writer and just found you ladies through a FB group. I have been binging episodes for a week now and have loved each one! Each episode is full of helpful information and also absolutely hilarious, I just finished listening to the dolphin episode and am still giggling! Thanks ladies!!”
MDahnert via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/28/22
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“There are so many great resources here - and all delivered in bite-sized bits. Sometimes there is just so much information it can be easy to be overwhelmed - but not with Spagirls! Highly recommended.”
Miriam Laundry - Author via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
09/26/22
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“I’ve been listening to the SPA Girls for a while now and am always excited when a new episode shows up on my list. The girls are so much fun, but don’t let that fool you. Together they have decades of experience and they often invite other experts to shake things up a bit. It’s mind-boggling how...”Read full review »
Nickie Cochran via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/26/22
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“Thanks for the episode. Encouraged me to redo and update.”
Stanleybt via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/15/21
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“I’ve been listening to the SPA girls for a few years now and I’ve learnt soooo much from them. They really are a great listen, not too much chatter (despite what they think), they get to the point and have had some stellar guests. I feel like this year (2021) they’re particularly on fire with a...”Read full review »
swstow via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
03/30/21
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“Thank you so much for your informative Q and A. I have self published a poetry collection and a narrative poem so far and I hope to publish a short story collection towards the end of the year. Your tips and advice have helped me no end. Thank you.”
Jen071211 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/06/21
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“I can’t recommend the SPA girls highly enough! I love their podcast. They have amazing guests and, during their solo shows, provide fab tips and tricks for writers from those just starting out at self-publishing right through to pros. I have learnt so much from listening to these podcasts.
All...”Read full review »
Charlie_70 via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
02/02/21
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“These women are great to listen to. I love the banter, but I also love the information and insight they have. Highly recommend.”
Shana Gorian via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/31/20
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“The podcast has quickly become one of my must listen shows! Great chemistry and guests. I’m binging my way through old episodes. Many thanks, ladies.”
MK From the Lou via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/23/20
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“I love this podcast! I’ve been listening to it, on and off, for years now, but since the lockdown etc., it has become my go-to podcast for when I go for my daily walk. Great content, with lots of advice, and inspiration. All done in such a fun way...what’s not to like!”
Metallipreziosi via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/10/20
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“Great content, fantastic interaction and easy to listen to. Please keep up the good work.”
Victoria Tait via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/02/20
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“Love this podcast. Helped me get through publishing my first book last week. “His Second Choice”.
Lisa Doherty”
Leesaw_dee via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/05/20
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“Thanks to Lucy Score for introducing me to the SPA Girls. I love Lucy’s books so I listened to her episode and now I am a SPA Girls fan too! I have been thinking of writing a book for a long time and with the real world, accessible advice I get from each episode, I think I could really do this....”Read full review »
Tinacity50 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/24/20
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“A SPA Girls Podcast feels like hanging with your best gal pals! They never cease to make me laugh. Their invited guests are great and insightful about the self-publishing world. It's honestly my favorite author podcast. It's an instant listen for me as soon as they upload their weekly...”Read full review »
Rockstar581 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/01/20
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“Love the guests you have on this show. Lately this is a cant miss podcast.”
MocahgirlInGA via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/11/20
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“I really want to like this podcast, but I just can’t stand to listen to it. With so many hosts, someone should take the time to make sure their microphones are at similar levels so the listener isn’t constantly required to adjust the volume of the show.”
Julea065 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/08/19
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“Lots of great info. I do wish that the host with a bird would leave the bird in the other room during recording. I also think they would all benefit from recording in a blanket fort so that the sound quality is better. But it's all worth it to hear the great info!”Read full review »
LizzzieLou via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/01/19
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“These ladies have dropped an episode every week for about as long as I can remember. They have had some excellent guests, and when they do a show that is just the SPA girls, they choose and prepare great content.
One quibble is that sometimes the audio for a guess is not as clear as I need it...”Read full review »
audiofilly via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/14/19
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“I just started listening. The first couple podcasts completely spoiled the interviewed authors books. Plus their audio is bad. Some people are too loud and others can’t be heard.”
EleniSS via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/09/19
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“I’ve enjoyed The Spa Girls podcast for a year now. They have a great variety of interesting guests and their enthusiasm is motivational:”
Caroline Mickelson via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/14/19
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“By far my fave self publishing podcast, these gals deliver oodles of info and excellent advice in an entertaining - and at times quite hilarious - way.
The amount of knowledge required for self publishing can seem overwhelming, so if you’re feeling as if you’ve bitten off more than you can chew,...”Read full review »
Moirajeen via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
08/14/19
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“The process of self-publishing is daunting when you’re starting out. These girls offer so much friendly, first-hand, non-pushy advice. I listen to them religiously! I’m a bit of a fan now actually. If you’re thinking about self-publishing, yourself a favour. Listen up!”
Toots 22 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/23/19
“Every time I listen to the SPA Girls I learn something that gives me a boost in publishing my first book.
I love the way they chat in the interviews like they are sitting around a kitchen table eating cake instead of teaching me what I need to know to succeed as an author.
Out of the dozen...”Read full review »
DoriAn mommy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/27/19
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“I love this podcast! Just found it and have binge listened (as much as my family will let me get away with) over the weekend. I’ve learnt so much already. Only problem is now I want to go back and rewrite my book from scratch. Thanks ladies, keep up the great work!”
swstow via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/26/19
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“SPA Girls has become one of my must-listen writer / author podcasts each and every week. I like the podcasts that provide excellent author, marketing and publishing tips and the interview episodes are always inspiring as well. Honestly, every episode I write down a good tip or item for my to do...”Read full review »
KiwiJulie via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
02/21/19
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“Can I just say how I love all you ladies accents!!! But even more, I love the tips and advice and your guess that give their own input as indie authors. I listen while at work with my AirPods and I plan to do my own Podcast. I just need to get over the fear and do it! Thank you all!”
Yaninani via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/28/19
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“Hi! I am an amateur writer working my way through my first cozy mystery! I love listening to your tips and tricks as I continue to dive in! Thank you for your positivity, excellent ideas, and fun! The last episode was HILARIOUS!”
kiki13425 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/22/18
“I just found these ladies and started binging the backlist of episodes. They have some excellent interviews and share some great tips. Plus, they’re fun to listen to! I’d love to hang out with them if I didn’t live on the other side of the world. Keep up the good work, SPA Girls!”
SaltLifeLW via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/22/18
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“So informative - this is my “go to” when I need info. They have a broad range of advice for Authors and are honest in their podcasts! Highly recommend”
LizelvZ via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
07/26/18
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“This is a great resource for new writers like me who are getting ready to dip their toe in the publishing waters. The SPA ladies are personable, hilarious & generous. Thank you for sharing your tips & information. I look forward to each episode. Cheers!”
Louise H1 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/12/18
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“I love the Spa Girls! Listening to the Spa Girls is like hanging out with a group of friends who also happen to be experienced indie writers with a wealth of advice and information to share. They're funny, insightful and always positive, which I love. Not to mention they have lovely Kiwi...”Read full review »
grammar betty via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/09/18
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“I listen to the new episode every week as soon as it comes out. The hosts are hilarious – I'd love to grab a coffee with them – and every episode is packed with information. I love the guests they have on, but I equally love the episodes where the hosts chat with each other about a certain...”Read full review »
clarekauter via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/07/18
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“Love the Kiwi accents and the free way these writers interact with each other. Oh, how I wish I had a kitchen table full of friends like these! But seeing as I don't, I'll just tune in and enjoy these gals.”Read full review »
audiophilly via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/28/18
“I don't write romance, but I do get a lot of great information here. Plus its fun to have some girl time. It feels like we're all at a coffee house enjoying a moment and just chatting and inviting new friends along the way. Great atomsphere to listen while on your commute into work or...”Read full review »
Cnewell via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/25/18
“I always get something out of every interview the Spa Girls. I've been listening since I went from Tradional publishing to full indie two years ago. Its always fun and I love the girlfriends-getting-together-at-lunch kind of atmosphere! I should have written a review a long time ago.
Romance...”Read full review »
Debra clopton via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/23/18
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“This is such a great, informative and fun way to listen about the business of writing romance. I find all the women inspiring, intelligent and savvy business women. This podcast is great for anyone thinking of self-publishing. They have excellent guests and all of their topics are of high...”Read full review »
Ellen Tanguay via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/22/18
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“Wish I’d come across this months ago before I self-published. Some excellent advice and info for newbies. Keep up the good work ladies :)”
Nevine2412 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
01/09/18
“I started listening to the SPA Girls podcast over the summer and it has quickly become one of my favorites. They offer advice that’s specific to romance authors. Most other writing podcasts don’t acknowledge romance as the huge genre it is, so it’s nice to have it celebrated by the SPA Girls. The...”Read full review »
A Wynter via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/03/18
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“A wonderfully informative and inspirational writing podcast.”
Chantelle Griffin via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
12/08/17
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“The SPA Girls have joined my go to podcast on self-publishing right up there the Creative Penn, and the SPP boys”
Chris Bridges via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/10/17
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“So I found his podcast on a search. I'm aspirin to complete my first book. I really clicked with how they interacted with one another and how they discussed he topic conversationally. I've since subscribed to their podcast and I'm looking forward to gaining more insight and hopefully...”Read full review »
MDG0 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/05/17
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“I was so excited when I saw this podcast. But I've tried listening to several episodes and each one has a different audio issue. One has echoing sound, another has one person seemingly whispering while the others speak at a normal level. It's a shame, I think they have good information...”Read full review »
kikistory45 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/09/17
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“Ladies love the podcast. Love all the advice you give. Love your accents”
Christian greys lady via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/20/17
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“The Spa Girls Podcast delivers great content for indie authors with a healthy dose of Kiwi humor thrown in each week. I love the show! The four author collaboration offers up adivce and wisdom through discussion and great guest interviews. Funny and informative.”
Frocktastic via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
02/14/17
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