We’re back with Dr. Catherine Gildiner, bestselling author of Good Morning, Monster and Too Close to the Falls. Dr. Cathy’s books have sold over a million copies, landed on the New York Times bestseller list, and translated into 32 languages. After 25 years as a clinical psychologist, she turned her focus fully to writing and has since built a career that blends deep human insight with unforgettable storytelling.
In this episode, Dr. Cathy Gildiner pulls back the curtain on how her books reached readers worldwide. She explains how a 30-second mention from Glennon Doyle on Good Morning America set off a sales wave that never slowed, and why that luck only mattered because she had already spent years creating a grassroots buzz. From her 250 book club appearances to the realities of a publisher’s short publicity window, she shares how to build momentum through your own launch, social media done right, and saying yes to every “dinky” opportunity that puts your book in readers’ hands. You will also hear her take on agents, marketing plans, author websites, and what not to waste money on.
Tune in to hear Dr. Cathy’s unfiltered perspective on what really moves books and how smart, sustained book marketing can turn small sparks into lasting success.
Get a copy of her books here:
Good Morning, Monster: https://a.co/d/9yy5jfP
Too Close To The Falls: https://a.co/d/3EClnu2
Learn more about Dr. Cathy Gildiner and her work on her website here: www.gildiner.com
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