Podcast Episodes

Indie Authors and Literary Prizes and Awards: Advanced Self-Publishing Podcast With Orna Ross and Joanna Penn

Episode 282

In this #AskALLi Advanced Self-Publishing Podcast, Orna Ross and Joanna Penn explore the importance of literary prizes for self-publishing authors.

As authors we may not like to see books competing w…

Published on 4 years, 9 months ago

The Art and Craft of Self-Publishing Poetry Books, with Orna Ross and Trish Hopkinson — Self-Publishing Poetry Podcast

Episode 281

In this episode of the Self-Publishing Advice Podcast, we will answer ALLi members' most pressing questions about the art and craft of self-publishing poetry books. Trish Hopkinson is a poet and lite…

Published on 4 years, 10 months ago

Findaway Voices Steps in for Indies in Wake of Audiblegate: Self-Publishing News Podcast with Dan Holloway and Howard Lovy

Episode 280

Today, we're going to talk about Findaway Voices, an audiobook service that's an alternative to Audible, which is causing headaches for indie authors after the Audiblegate controversy. We'll also tal…

Published on 4 years, 10 months ago

Author Interview with Pete Fu: Romancing the Data for Indie Authors — Inspirational Indie Authors Podcast

Episode 279

My guest this week is Pete Fu. You may not have heard his name before, but if you're a fan of indie romance novels, you've probably come across at least one of his many pen names. Pete combines his w…

Published on 4 years, 10 months ago

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

Episode 278

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 past the mountainous goal of just publishing your fi…

Published on 4 years, 10 months ago

Author Interview with Amy Rivers: Psychology of Crime Takes Her Thrillers to Dark Places — Inspirational Indie Authors Podcast

Episode 277

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 infused with her lifelong curiosity over what makes peo…

Published on 4 years, 10 months ago

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

Episode 276

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 answering this question and more.

Other questions include…

Published on 4 years, 10 months ago

Author Interview with Helen Baggott: History Comes Alive in Postcards — Inspirational Indie Authors Podcast

Episode 275

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 way to tell the story of individuals. And, to her …

Published on 4 years, 10 months ago

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

Episode 274

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly moving into the realm of writing with natural language generation (NLG) tools that encompass freelance writing and content creation, advertising and marketing copy,…

Published on 4 years, 10 months ago

Author Interview with Helen Hollick: Reimagining King Arthur — Inspirational Indie Authors Podcast

Episode 273

My guest this week is Helen Hollick, who writes historical fiction about fantastical topics like King Arthur, but reimagines the legend as if Arthur was a real man, without the magic, without Merlin.…

Published on 4 years, 10 months ago