In this episode of Brave New Bookshelf, we are joined by fantasy author Amy Campbell to explore the surprising ways AI can assist authors in the physical world. Amy shares her "boots on the ground" experience using ChatGPT’s vision capabilities to design an optimized table layout for a recent convention, ensuring maximum visual appeal and customer flow in a limited space. Beyond aesthetics, the discussion delves into using AI for deep-dive market research, calculating event ROI, and even troubleshooting hardware issues on the fly. Whether you are looking to conquer your next book signing as an introvert or simply want to learn how to use AI as a 24/7 technical consultant, this episode provides actionable strategies for bridging the gap between digital tools and live reader engagement. Visit our website https://bravenewbookshelf.com to view the full episode notes, links and apps mentioned in the episode, and the full transcript.

In this episode of Brave New Bookshelf, hosts Steph Pajonas and Danica Favorite sit down with Jay Rosenkrantz, co-founder of Plot Drive, to explore how AI is revolutionizing the novelist’s workflow. Jay shares his fascinating journey from professional poker and screenwriting to building an AI-powered workspace that helps authors manage complex story contexts and break through creative blocks. They dive into the results of a unique "bookstore experiment" regarding reader perceptions of AI prose, the power of "Co-writer" as a developmental editor, and why author intuition remains the most critical element in the age of generative technology. Visit our website https://bravenewbookshelf.com to view the full episode notes, links and apps mentioned in the episode, and the full transcript.

In this episode of Brave New Bookshelf, hosts Steph Pajonas and Danica Favorite sit down with Cassie Alexander—a veteran author, nurse, and AI pioneer—to discuss the undeniable parallels between technological shifts in healthcare and the publishing industry. Cassie shares her unfiltered journey of navigating intense "anti-AI" backlash, explaining how she utilized the "Streisand Effect" to turn online criticism into a boost for her career and sales. From her meticulous million-word writing process for her book Guarded by the AI to using tools like Midjourney for diverse character marketing, Cassie provides a pragmatic and empowering look at why AI is an inevitable tool for the modern author. Visit our website https://bravenewbookshelf.com to view the full episode notes, links and apps mentioned in the episode, and the full transcript.