To celebrate Women’s History Month, we were excited to #Amplify four women authors (Allison Anderson, K.A. Gandy, Jamie Kojola, and E.P. Bali), where they discussed their favorite female main character they wrote and why they feel connected to them. It has been an honor to spotlight and work with so many amazing women creators. Even as this month comes to a close, it’s not lost in our minds the role we must play to amplify the voices and stories of women both within and beyond the publishing industry. Watch all four videos below. The post #Amplify Women’s History Month 2024 appeared first on ..read more

Podium is thrilled to announce the acquisition of North American print publishing rights to The Pucking Wrong series, the bestselling hockey romance from C.R. Jane. C.R. Jane is an Amazon bestseller who started independently publishing The Pucking Wrong series in 2023, while Podium partnered with her and published the series in audio, to rave reviews from fans. This BookTok sensation continues to be a favorite within the romance community. Podium is excited to expand its relationship with C.R. Jane and bring this series to fans in print at retail outlets in partnership with Two Rivers Distribu ..read more

Podium is excited to announce their partnership with Two Rivers Distribution, an Ingram Publisher Services LLC brand, as their exclusive distribution partner for print books. Two Rivers Distribution was selected by Podium as the ideal partner for their initiative to introduce retail print services for their authors via a seasoned salesforce, given their expertise in supporting the unique requirements of independent publishers. “Our mission of supporting trendsetting storytellers is at the forefront of our growth strategy for Podium so it made perfect sense to expand our capabilities beyond dig ..read more

Podium Audio, a leading digital-first publisher, is thrilled to announce an exclusive first look deal with WarGate Books, the publishing company co-founded by bestselling authors Jason Anspach and Nick Cole.  Both Jason Anspach and Nick Cole have been long-time best-selling authors under the Podium Audio banner, having originally partnered to publish the wildly popular audiobooks in the “Galaxy’s Edge” series in 2016. Having experienced unparalleled growth over the years, both Podium and WarGate recognize the immense opportunities and potential in the ever-expanding audiobook market. As W ..read more

Los Angeles, August 15, 2023 – Inc. revealed today that Podium ranks No. 2,365 on the 2023 Inc. 5000, its annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The prestigious ranking provides a data-driven look at the most successful companies within the economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent, entrepreneurial businesses. Facebook, Chobani, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia, and many other household name brands gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000. The Inc. 5000 class of 2023 represents companies that have driven rapid revenue growth while navig ..read more

August 10, 2023, Los Angeles, CA – Podium—the fastest growing digital publisher in North America—has announced that Travis Deverell aka Shitraloon’s He Who Fights With Monsters will be adapted into graphic novels by Vault Comics. Beginning in 2024, Vault will publish premium, full-color graphic novels tying into the best-selling LitRPG series. Vault’s He Who Fights With Monsters graphic novels will be available worldwide in print and ebook formats. “After becoming one of the best-rated serial novels on Royal Road with an astonishing 13 million views, He Who Fights With Monsters has topped the ..read more

August 3, 2023, Los Angeles, CA – Podium, a leading digital-first publisher, is thrilled to announce the acquisition of World English publishing rights to WARRIORBORN, a novella from New York Times bestselling author, Jim Butcher, who is renowned for series such as The Dresden Files and the Codex Alera novels. Last year Podium published the audiobook for Jim Butcher’s THE LAW: A Dresden Files Novella, which was narrated by the author. Podium is excited to continue this relationship with Jim Butcher in a deal for World English publishing rights. Podium will publish WARRIORBORN in all formats, w ..read more

August 2, 2023, Los Angeles, CA – Podium has announced that it will be publishing the TikTok famous LEIGH HOWARD AND THE GHOSTS OF SIMMONS-PIERCE MANOR by USA Today bestselling author, Shawn M. Warner, in audio, exclusively on Audible. The title will be released on August 22, 2023. The YA mystery book was The #1 Amazon Charts Bestseller and became a huge phenomenon on TikTok with millions of views after a video of the writer at a book signing went viral. Warner was featured in multiple news stories including an interview with Savannah Guthrie on NBC’s The Today Show. Theresa Bakken will narrat ..read more

Today, Bookstat has published its first monthly list of the top twenty highest selling audiobooks and ebooks. Using comprehensive data, Bookstat is the only real-time subscription service tracking sales of audio and ebooks. Notable recognition extends to Podium authors Shirtaloon and Craig Alanson for making the Top 20 Audiobook Authors from the last 12 months (July 2022-June 2023). Monthly bestseller lists will be posted on Bookstat’s LinkedIn page the first week of every month. JUNE 2023   LAST 12 MONTHS: July 2022 – June 2023 The post Introducing Bookstat’s Bestseller Lists appea ..read more

Podium is proud to introduce our Acquisitions leadership team. As a dedicated group of professionals with a passion for identifying and acquiring exceptional content, our team members bring a wealth of expertise and experience to the table. This dynamic team, armed with their deep industry knowledge and unbridled passion for publishing, is at the forefront of driving Podium’s growth and solidifying its position as an industry leader. Here’s a bit more about our team: Victoria Gerken has welcomed independent authors into the Podium family since since 2016. She previously worked with authors in ..read more