Calling all eldest daughters and millennials—this episode is tailored specifically for you. This week, we are sitting down with Alexis and Jeanette to talk about their transition from indie darlings to traditionally published powerhouses.

If you've ever wondered what really happens behind the scenes of a traditional publishing deal, Alexis and Jeanette are breaking down the myth that going trad means losing your creative control or corporate censorship.

Highlights From the Episode:

• Eldest Daughter & Millennial Energy: We dive straight into the shared chaos, perfectionism, and "emotional damage" that binds our demographic together—and how it fuels our creative work.
• Indie to Trad (Without Losing the Spark): Why traditional publishing still holds the crown for physical distribution, and how Alexis and Jeanette maintained their unhinged, high-energy marketing style through the transition.
• Debunking Trad Myths: A candid look at the assumption that authors have to just "do what they're told" in traditional publishing, and how they managed to keep their process moving fast in an industry known for slow timelines.
• The PR Box Playbook: How curated PR boxes were instrumental in launching their first book and building massive, sustained pre-release hype.
• The "Overnight" Myth: Why going viral was actually the result of years of behind-the-scenes hustle, consistency, and hard work, not just a stroke of random luck.
• What Made Avalon Different: Alexis and Jeanette break down what set the Avalon series apart from their previous work and why it struck such a deep chord with readers.
• Insufferable FMCs vs. MCs: The striking double standard in how readers react to flawed Female Main Characters versus male leads who get a free pass for the exact same behavior.
• Editor Attachment Issues: Why we develop bizarrely deep emotional bonds with our editors (the ultimate literary safe havens).
• Flipping the Script on Launch Day: Moving away from dreading big release dates and embracing community over competition when launching alongside other authors.