Self-Publishing with ALLi

Why Indie Authors Think Long Term, With Sacha Black and Orna Ross: Foundational Self-Publishing Podcast

19 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Authors Sacha Black and Orna Ross look at what it means for authors to think long term. When you start out in indie publishing, it's hard to think pas...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #83: Author Interview with Amy Rivers: Psychology of Crime Takes Her Thrillers to Dark Places

14 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is Amy Rivers, who writes crime thrillers and mysteries that are very much based on real people and events. Amy's writing is infuse...

Why Do I Need an Author Website? Other Questions Answered by Orna Ross and Michael La Ronn in our Member Q&A Podcast

12 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Why do I need an author website? Our #AskALLi Member Q&A is hosted by Michael La Ronn and ALLi Director, Orna Ross, and this month they'll be answerin...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #82: Author Interview with Helen Baggott: History Comes Alive in Postcards

07 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is Helen Baggott, a UK-based author and editor whose love of history drives her unique books that feature historic postcards as a w...

Writing in an Age of Artificial Intelligence: Advanced Self-Publishing Podcast With Orna Ross and Joanna Penn

05 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly moving into the realm of writing with natural language generation (NLG) tools that encompass freelance writing and ...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #81: Author Interview with Helen Hollick: Reimagining King Arthur

31 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is Helen Hollick, who writes historical fiction about fantastical topics like King Arthur, but reimagines the legend as if Arthur w...

How to Get Paid for Your Poetry, with Orna Ross and Trish Hopkinson — Self-Publishing Poetry Podcast

29 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you want to get paid for your poetry? Orna Ross, director of the Alliance of Independent Authors, interviews Trish Hopkinson about submitting poetr...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #80: Author Interview with Tim Lewis: #IndieAuthorChat Host Hates to See Writers Ripped Off

24 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is Tim Lewis, who many of you might know as the host of the ALLi-sponsored #IndieAuthorChat on Twitter. What you may not know is th...

Nine Characteristics of a Successful Self-Publishing Mindset, With Sacha Black and Orna Ross: Foundational Self-Publishing Podcast

22 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Authors Sacha Black and Orna Ross, using personal examples from their own experience running their author businesses, outline nine mindset principles ...

What Does Brexit Mean for Indie Authors? Self-Publishing News Podcast with Dan Holloway and Howard Lovy

21 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

While the United States has been so absorbed with its own problems that Brexit seemed to be something happening in a land far, far away. But, of cours...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #79: Author Interview with A. A. Abbott: Accountant Turns to a Life of Crime Thrillers

17 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is A. A. Abbott, a British author who loved telling stories as a child, but never thought she could write professionally until she ...

What's the Best Way to Gather Reviews for my Book? Other Questions Answered by Orna Ross and Michael La Ronn in our Member Q&A Podcast

15 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What's the best way to gather reviews for my book? Our #AskALLi Member Q&A is hosted by Michael La Ronn and ALLi Director, Orna Ross, and this month t...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #78: Author Interview with A. D. Starrling: Mauritius-Born Author Combines Medicine and Mystery

10 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is A. D. Starrling, a UK-based author who grew up on the Island of Mauritius, where her hyper-achieving family left her little choi...

Planning Ahead for a Creative and Productive Year in Your Author Business: Advanced Self-Publishing Podcast With Orna Ross and Joanna Penn

08 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Planning ahead is an important step for your author business, enabling you to make decisions about what you want to focus on as well as make time to a...

Should Authors Create Their Own Imprint? Other Questions Answered by Orna Ross and Michael La Ronn in our Member Q&A Podcast

18 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Should authors create their own imprint? Our #AskALLi Member Q&A is hosted by Michael La Ronn and ALLi Director, Orna Ross, and this month they'll be ...

Calling Out Amazon on Audible Refund Policy: Self-Publishing News Podcast with Dan Holloway and Howard Lovy

17 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

ALLi is calling out Amazon on their Audible refund policy, which is resulting in unknown numbers of audiobook authors and narrators around the world b...

Author Interview with Dale Roberts: Fitness Guru Finds Synergy Between Books and YouTube — Inspirational Indie Authors Podcast

13 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is Dale Roberts, a health and fitness author who discovered a perfect synergy between print and video content. He has amassed a siz...

Lessons Learned from Author Mistakes, Setbacks, and Failures: Advanced Self-Publishing Podcast With Orna Ross and Joanna Penn

11 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

To close this year when so many people suffered so many setbacks through COVID-19 and its consequences, our #AskALLi Advanced Self-Publishing Salon wi...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #77: Author Interview with Bjørn Larssen: Artist, Blacksmith, and the Norse Gods' Biggest Fan

06 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

My ALLi author guest this week is Bjørn Larssen, who was born in Poland, lives in the Netherlands, but has his heart simultaneously in Iceland and wi...

Launching a First Poetry Book, with Orna Ross and Lauren Lott — Self-Publishing Poetry Podcast

04 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Orna Ross in this month's #AskALLi Self-Publishing Poetry Salon is indie poet Lauren Lott who will outline the steps she took to launch her fi...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #76: Author Interview with Joanna Penn: Authorpreneur Found a Winding Path to Success

29 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

My ALLi author guest this week is Joanna Penn, who many of you already know as a successful indie author, businesswoman, and podcaster for ALLi. In fa...

Quarterly Planning for Indie Authors: Work Rest and Play Your Way to Writing and Selling More Books — Self-Publishing Conference Highlight

27 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Creative business is not business as usual. Authors often define success very differently from your average business owners, work from different drive...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #75: Author Interview with Margaret Skea: Ulster Childhood Prepared Her to Write About Ancient Conflict

22 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

My ALLi author guest this week is Margaret Skea, who lives in Scotland and writes historical fiction about violent periods in Scottish history. It is ...

Getting Help With Your Author Business, With Sacha Black and Orna Ross: Self-Publishing Fiction & Nonfiction Podcast

20 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this session, Orna and Sacha talk about the value of getting help with your author business when you're feeling overworked, overwhelmed or stuck. W...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #74: Author Interview with Robert Roseth: Mystery and Satire at University

15 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

My ALLi author guest this week is Robert Roseth, who spent his career at the University of Washington, helping to make scientific and technological br...

How Do I Manage my Privacy as an Author? Other Questions Answered by Orna Ross and Michael La Ronn in our Member Q&A Self-Publishing News Podcast

13 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How do I manage my privacy as an author? Our #AskALLi Member Q&A is hosted by Michael La Ronn and ALLi Director, Orna Ross,and this month they'll b...

Getting Indies in Local Bookstores, ALL About AI, and How Audio is Transforming Publishing: Self-Publishing News Podcast with Dan Holloway and Howard Lovy

12 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Print sales are up, so how can indie authors make better inroads into local bookstores? That is among the topics discussed on Self-Publishing News wit...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #73: Interview With Lindsay Mayer: Middle-Grade Author Explores Dark Side of Imagination

08 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is Lindsay Mayer, an author of middle-grade fiction who is defying the standard tropes to create unique characters that explore the...

How to Fill the Creative Well and Ensure a Constant Flow of Ideas: Advanced Self-Publishing Podcast With Orna Ross and Joanna Penn

06 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this month's #AskALLi Advanced Self-Publishing Salon, Orna Ross and Joanna Penn discuss the topic of creative flow. From the necessity for creative...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #72: Interview with Karen Hill Anton: Black Woman in Japan Highlights our Shared Humanity

01 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is Karen Hill Anton. She is a black woman married to a white husband, living in a small community in Japan. But Karen would be the ...

How to Work with a Poetry Editor: What Poets Need to Know, with Orna Ross—Self-Publishing Poetry Podcast

30 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Orna Ross in this month's #AskALLi Self-Publishing Poetry Salon is Jon Davis, Bookfox's Poetry Editor and author of five chapbooks and six ful...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #71: Interview with Michael Sean Comerford: 'American Oz' Author Lived Among the Carnies

25 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is Michael Sean Comerford, who spent the first part of his career as a journalist, moving from town to town. Turned out, life on th...

Advice from SelfPubCon and Amazon UK's Storyteller Award, With Sacha Black and Orna Ross: Self-Publishing Fiction & Nonfiction Podcast

23 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this session, ALLi Director Orna Ross and author Sacha Black talk about lessons learned about current trends in self-publishing fiction and nonfict...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #70: Interview with Mytrae Meliana: Indian Woman Transforms from 'Broken to Beautiful'

18 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is Mytrae Meliana, whose story is both painful and beautiful. She came to the United States from India as a teenager, and not only ...

Dan Holloway and Creativity: Self-Publishing Advice Conference October 2020

17 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Orna Ross interviews Dan Holloway on creativity. Self-Publishing Advice Conference October 2020

Should I Rework and Republish My Book After Making a Mistake? Other Questions Answered by Orna Ross and Michael La Ronn: Member Q&A Podcast

16 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our #AskALLi Member Q&A is hosted by Michael La Ronn and ALLi Director, Orna Ross. Our questions this month include: If I realized I made a mistake w...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #69: Interview with Nancy Cramer: 89-Year-Old Author Makes History by Writing Serbian History

11 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is Nancy Cramer, an 89-year-old author who made history by writing the history of a WWI Serbian retreat that had not been well-docu...

10 Premium Products That Authors Can Create and Sell to True Fans, With Orna Ross and Joanna Penn: Advanced Self-Publishing Podcast

09 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A premium product or service is a high-value item that an author sells alongside their books to expand influence and income. A well-selected premium p...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #68: Interview with LoLo Paige: Former Firefighter Writes Smoldering Romances

04 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is LoLo Paige who tells tales of action, adventure, mystery, romance, all mixed together with a great deal of heat. Literally. LoLo...

Using Instagram to Grow Your Poetry Audience, with Orna Ross: Self-Publishing Poetry Podcast

02 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this month's #AskALLi Self-Publishing Poetry Salon, Orna Ross takes a deep dive into the most popular social medium for sharing poetry: Instagram, ...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #67: Interview with Kate Woodard: Children's Author Breaks Language Barrier in Brazil

27 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is Kate Woodard, a children's-book author who did not let a language barrier stand in the way of connecting and communicating with ...

Using ACCESS Marketing to Get Your Book In Front of the Right Readers, With Sacha Black and Orna Ross: Self-Publishing Fiction & Nonfiction Podcast

25 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this #AskALLi Self-Publishing Fiction & Non-Fiction Salon, Sacha Black will be interviewing Orna Ross about the concept of ACCESS Marketing from he...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #66: Interview with Darryl Lansey: A Black Man's Journey in the CIA

20 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is Darryl Lansey, who has a kind of love/hate relationship with his former employer, the US Central Intelligence Agency, the CIA. A...

Getting the Most from Advertising on Amazon: Member Q&A Podcast

18 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our usual AskALLi Members Q&A is taking a break for this month and being replaced by an Amazon special salon on Amazon advertising. From understanding...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #65: Interview with Janét Aizenstros: Entrepreneur Makes it Her Business to Help Other Women Authors

13 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is Janét Aizenstros, a Canadian author, entrepreneur, and publisher. Janet's own story is an inspiring one because she began with ...

How Authors Can Make an Income from 1000 True Fans, With Orna Ross and Joanna Penn: Advanced Self-Publishing Podcast

11 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In 2008 Kevin Kelly wrote about the value of a creator having 1,000 true fans (you can read the updated version of the essay here). The idea is that y...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #64: Interview with J. D. Remy: ER Doc Finds Healing After Losing All to Alcohol

06 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is Dr. J. D. Remy. Well, that's not his real name, but as you'll hear in this program, he has changed it to protect not only his ow...

Creative Self-Publishing — Your Books, Your Way with Orna Ross: Self-Publishing Conference Highlight

04 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Creative self-publishing is when indie authors approach our publishing tasks, and our author business, with the same creative mindset that we bring t...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #63: Interview with Dave Tamanini: Retired Lawyer Makes a Case for Historical 'Witch'

26 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is Dave Tamanini, who at the age of 72, has spent a lifetime studying relationships. That is, relationships between races and gende...

Time Management Tips for Authors, Other Questions Answered by Orna Ross and Michael La Ronn; Plus, News with Dan Holloway: Member Q&A & Self-Publishing News Podcast

24 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What are the best time management tips for authors? Our Member Q&A is hosted by Michael La Ronn and ALLi Director, Orna Ross. Other questions this mon...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #62: Interview with Kristina Stanley — Fictionary Founder Uses A Mind Made for Math and Mystery

19 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is Kristina Stanley, who is a rare writer who also loves math. You don't find too many who can use both the logical and artistic si...

How Good Prose Sells More Books, With Sacha Black: Self-Publishing Conference Highlight

17 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Writing books is easy, writing good books is hard. Do you want to know how good prose sells more books? Getting every element of your story right is i...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #61: Interview with Roz Morris — Ghostwriter Emerges With Her Own Haunting Fiction

12 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is Roz Morris. Roz is a literary consultant, a book doctor, an instructor, a blogger, and even a ghostwriter. But the one constant ...

Advanced use of Social Media for Authors With Orna Ross and Joanna Penn: Advanced Self-Publishing Podcast

10 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Social media is one of the most effective ways for authors to reach readers and amplify their message at the same time. In this advanced salon, Orna a...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #60: Interview with Michael La Ronn — African American Author Thrives on Crossing Borders, Bringing People Together

05 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is Michael La Ronn, who many of you know as the co-host of the AskALLi Members' Q&A podcast. You also may know him as a video blogg...

Establishing Your Author Platform With Sacha Black and Orna Ross: Self-Publishing Fiction & Nonfiction Podcast

03 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this month's Fiction & Nonfiction Self-Publishing Salon, Sacha Black and Orna Ross explore the importance of an author platform. They explain how t...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #59: Interview with Eric Twiggs — Procrastination Expert Says There's No Time to Lose

28 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is Eric Twiggs, an indie author and motivational speaker who is an expert in procrastination. In fact, it took him a little while t...

The Basics of Digital Poetry Book Distribution and Sales, with Orna Ross and Dalma Szentpály: Self-Publishing Poetry Podcast

26 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Orna Ross and Dalma Szentpály explore the basics of online book distribution and sales trends over the past few months. As poetry slams and other eve...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #58: Interview with Lorna Fergusson — Storyteller Helps Other Indie Authors Chase Away Self-Doubt

21 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is Scottish author Lorna Fergusson, who has tried publishing the traditional way, but found that she enjoyed the control she had ov...

What are the Industry Standards for Paperback Books? Other Questions Answered by Orna Ross and Michael La Ronn; Plus, News with Dan Holloway: Member Q&A & Self-Publishing News Podcast

19 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What are the industry standards and best practices for paperback books? Our #AskALLi Member Q&A is hosted by Michael La Ronn and ALLi Director, Orn...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #57: Interview with Dean Blake — Instagram Artist Helps us Laugh During Tough Times

14 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is Dean Blake, who has turned Instagram fame into an indie author career. What began as simple drawings that poke fun of ridiculous...

Reassessing Your Author Business and Rebooting Your Brand With Orna Ross and Joanna Penn: Advanced Self-Publishing Podcast

12 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As the world begins to tentatively unlock from social cocooning and quarantine, indie authors and others are reassessing what's most important to them...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #56: Interview With Dan Holloway — A Colorful Mind Makes Creative Connections

07 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is Dan Holloway, who many of you already know as ALLi's news editor who updates us on our blog and podcast with the latest news fro...

Selling Books from Your Author Website, With Sacha Black and Orna Ross: Self-Publishing Fiction & Nonfiction Podcast

05 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this month's Fiction & Nonfiction Self-Publishing Salon, Sacha Black and Orna Ross outline the advantages and downsides of selling books directly t...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #55: Interview with Lynda Edwards — Dreams of Jamaica Create 'Redemption Songs'

31 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is Lynda Edwards, an indie author who left her childhood home of Jamaica long ago, but whose writing is still flavored with the cul...

How To Feature Your Poetry—The Old Way and the New, with Orna Ross and Dalma Szentpály: Self-Publishing Poetry Podcast

29 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Are you maximizing the many opportunities for attracting attention to your poetry these days? In this salon, Orna Ross and Dalma Szentpály compare th...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #54: Interview with Barry Faulkner — Who Better to Write Police Procedurals Than the Son of a Crime Family?

24 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is Barry Faulkner, who writes police procedural novels. But to leave it at that would not adequately describe who Barry is. Let's j...

Should I Self-Publish or Traditionally Publish? Other Questions Answered by Orna Ross; Plus, News with Dan Holloway: Member Q&A & Self-Publishing News Podcast

22 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Should I self-publish or traditionally publish? That's among the questions answered in this month's Members Q&A and Self-Publishing News Salon with Or...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #53: Interview with Liza Perrat — Novelist Uses French, Australian History as her Canvas

17 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is Liza Perrat, a truly international indie author—an Australian by birth who writes historical novels about France, her adopted ...

The Most Useful Tools, Software, and Services for Independent Authors, with Orna Ross and Joanna Penn: Advanced Self-Publishing Podcast

15 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this month's #AskALLi Advanced Salon, Orna Ross and Joanna Penn will talk about the tools they use that are the most advantageous for indie authors...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #52: Interview With Edward Trayer — 'Billy Bob Buttons' Brings the Joy of Books to Children

10 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is Edward Trayer, but many schoolchildren, parents and teachers know him by the name Billy Bob Buttons. Edward went through a few i...

How to Boost Your Book Sales Using Traditional Media and P.R. with A.G. Billig: Self-Publishing Conference Highlight

08 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Join author A. G. Billig in this Self-Publishing Advice Conference Highlight: How to Boost Your Book Sales Using Traditional Media and P.R. Tradition...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #51: Interview With Sonja Dewing — Adventure Writer Enjoys Living on the Wild Side

03 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is Sonja Dewing, an author of adventure tales who enjoys living on the wild side while she writes about it, whether it's touring th...

Build an Engaged Mailing List of Fans, With Sacha Black and Orna Ross: Self-Publishing Fiction & Nonfiction Podcast

01 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Want to build an engaged mailing list of fans who look forward to receiving your mails? That's what this week's AskALLi Fiction & Nonfiction Podcast w...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #50: Interview With Cody Sisco — To Live and Write in LA: Inspirational Indie Authors Podcast

26 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is speculative fiction author Cody Sisco. Cody has divided his indie publishing work into two parts. His series of books that strad...

What if a Hybrid Publisher Wants to Charge me a Ton of Money? Other Questions Answered by Sacha Black and Michael La Ronn; Plus, News with Dan Holloway: Member Q&A & Self-Publishing News Podcast

24 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What if a Hybrid Publisher Wants to Charge me a Ton of Money That's among the questions answered in this month's Members Q&A and Self-Publishing News ...

Writing on Lockdown—How ALLi Members are Coping with COVID-19: Inspirational Indie Authors Podcast

19 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

For this special edition of Inspirational Indie Authors, I'm going to do something a little different. I've asked the other AskALLi podcasters, and a ...

Productive Self-Publishing During COVID-19, with Orna Ross and Joanna Penn: Advanced Self-Publishing Podcast

17 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In the last few weeks, much has changed as COVID-19 sweeps the world, impacting lives and the economy. In this special episode, Orna Ross and Joanna P...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #49: Interview with Clare Flynn, Selfies Award Winner Has Always Shown an Indie Spirit: Inspirational Indie Authors Podcast

12 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is Clare Flynn, an historical novelist who recently won a Selfies Award for best adult fiction. Even before Clare became a full-tim...

The Power of Indie Publishing with Robin Cutler: Self-Publishing Conference Highlight

10 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Join Robin Cutler, Orna Ross, Joanna Penn, and Sacha Black in this Self-Publishing Advice Conference Highlight: The Power of Indie Publishing. Over th...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #48: Interview with Jules Horne, Breaking Down Barriers Between Print and Audio: Inspirational Indie Authors Podcast

05 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is Jules Horne, a Scottish author who understands that the best way to read a book may not be only through the eyes. With the rise ...

How To Do Successful Book Launches, With Sacha Black and Adam Croft: Self-Publishing Fiction & Nonfiction Podcast

03 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Do you want to perfect your book launches? Do you wonder if book launches are even relevant in 2020? This week's AskALLi session with Sacha Black and ...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #47: Interview with Sacha Black, Our Expert in Villain-ology: Inspirational Indie Authors Podcast

29 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is Sacha Black, who many of you may already know as the cohost of our AskALLi Fiction and Nonfiction podcast and producer of our on...

Poetry Content Marketing with Orna Ross and Dalma Szentpály: Self-Publishing Poetry Podcast

27 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week's AskALLi session with Orna Ross and Dalma Szentpály focuses on poetry content marketing. Orna Ross shares her strategy and she and Dalma a...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #46: Interview with Kris Spisak—The Grammar Doctor Is In: Inspirational Indie Authors Podcast

22 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is Kris Spisak, who discovered that her self-publishing niche is to help other self-publishers focus on their writing and grammar. ...

What Can ALLi Members do to Prepare for Coronavirus? Other Questions Answered by Orna Ross and Michael La Ronn; Plus, News with Daniel Holloway: Member Q&A & Self-Publishing News Podcast

20 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What can ALLi members do to prepare for Coronavirus? That's among the questions answered in this month's Members Q&A and Self-Publishing News Salon w...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #45: Interview with Holly Lyne—Urban Fantasy Author Gives Back to Indie Community: Inspirational Indie Authors Podcast

15 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is Urban Fantasy Author Holly Lyne, who discovered that indie publishing isn't just about writing books. She weaved an entire fanta...

What is Content Marketing? With Sacha Black and Orna Ross: Self-Publishing Fiction & Nonfiction Podcast

13 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Are you using content marketing to promote your fiction and nonfiction books? If not, why not? In this week's #AskALLi session, ALLi director Orna Ro...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #44: Interview with Sandy Day—An Author's Road to Self-Publishing Success: Inspirational Indie Authors Podcast

08 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is Canadian author Sandy Day, who took everybody's advice and tried to go the traditional publishing route with her novels. But she...

How to Take Your Nonfiction Books to the Next Level, with Orna Ross and Joanna Penn: Advanced Self-Publishing Podcast

06 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Do you want to take your nonfiction book to the next level? Are you keen to learn how digital tools are changing nonfiction publishing for authors? In...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #43: Interview with Christine Reynebeau: Teaching Kids Nontraditional Lessons: Inspirational Indie Authors Podcast

01 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is Christine Reynebeau, a children's author who used the experience she gained working in youth development to write books that tea...

How To Work With A Poetry Editor with Orna Ross and Dalma Szentpály: Self-Publishing Poetry Podcast

28 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week's AskALLi session with Orna Ross and Dalma Szentpály will show you how to work with a poetry editor and how to find the editing process tha...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #42: Interview with Sara Easterly: Adoptee's Search for Birth Mother Reveals Surprises: Inspirational Indie Authors Podcast

23 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is Sara Easterly, an adoptee who wrote a book, Searching for Mom, about her quest to find her birth mother. But, more than that, he...

Why Do I Need an Author Website? Other Questions Answered by Orna Ross and Michael La Ronn; Plus, News with Daniel Holloway: Member Q&A & Self-Publishing News Podcast

21 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Why Do I Need an Author Website? That's among the questions answered in this month's Members Q&A and Self-Publishing News Salon with Michael LaRonn in...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #41: Interview with Brenda Felber: Grandma On a Mission to Write 50 Books About 50 States

16 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is Brenda Felber, an American author who just can't seem to sit still. In fact, she's making a career of not sitting still, visitin...

Building A Sustainable Business With Multiple Streams Of Income with Sacha Black and Adam Croft: Self-Publishing Fiction & Nonfiction Podcast

14 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If you've hung around ALLi long enough, you'll know multiple streams of income are a core principle we follow. But what does it really mean? What do t...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #40: Interview with Chris Calder: Author in His 80s Pens Thrillers

09 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is Chris Calder, a writer who discovered his voice later in life. In his 70s, in fact. He had been diagnosed with cancer and, durin...

How to be Creative for the Long Term, with Orna Ross and Joanna Penn: Advanced Self-Publishing Podcast

05 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this session Orna and Joanna go back to the source to talk about creativity: what it is, how to sustain and nurture it and the challenges of overco...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #39: Interview with Julie Carter, English Author Who Finds Joy and Healing Through Fell Running

02 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is English author Julie Carter. When she's not writing, you'll see her doing something called fell running, which is sort of what i...

How To Publish Love Poetry Books: A Guide For Indie Authors: Self-Publishing Poetry Podcast

29 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Interested in writing and publishing love poetry? In advance of Valentine's day, this week's AskALLi session with Orna Ross and Dalma Szentpály will ...