Kira Hartley-Klinger – Reselling, Vintage Finds & Indie Publishing Success
In this episode of Miles Beyond the Page, host Michelle Miles interviews author, reseller, and entrepreneur Kira Hartley-Klinger about her fascinating journey from aspiring fiction writer to nonfiction storyteller and indie publisher.
After a life-changing divorce, Kira transformed an eBay side hustle into a thriving resale business and later expanded into Etsy, specializing in vintage fabrics, antique textiles, and rare finds. Michelle and Kira dive into the world of estate and farm auctions, sourcing hidden treasures, and the art of spotting value where others might overlook it. From discontinued stained-glass molds that turned a massive profit to surprising bestsellers like vintage catalogs and retro products, Kira shares the stories behind some of her most memorable flips.
The conversation also explores Kira’s books, Fabric Wars and Fabric Wars and More, her indie publishing experience with KDP and IngramSpark, and her practical, low-cost marketing strategies. Kira also talks about developing “Grammy Whammy,” her all-natural textile odor-removal product, and balancing entrepreneurship with creativity and writing.
🎧 Join Michelle and Kira for a fun, insightful conversation about reselling, storytelling, indie publishing, and turning unexpected passions into a successful business.
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ABOUT KIRA HARTLEY KLINGER:
Kira Hartley Klinger is a longtime internet shop owner andthe author behind two books that delve into the entertaining and lucrative world of auctions and resale.
WHERE TO FIND HER AND HER BOOKS: