Alliance Of Independent Authors | Self-Publishing News | August 5, 2025 | With Dan Holloway

News Summary: Online Safety Act and EU AI Laws Raise Concerns for Writers and Publishers

The Online Safety Act is a piece of U.K. legislation, but as I have been reporting for some years, it affects all of us. And that’s because, as is the way with national legislation, it doesn’t just impact the citizens of a country—its reach extends to everyone who wants to deal with that country. And that includes those who want to sell into its market, which is a lot of us who write in, or translate into, English.
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Self-Publishing With ALLi | Inspirational Indie Author Interviews | Howard Lovy And Cheryl Carpinello | Proudly Sponsored…

Inspirational Indie Author Interview: Cheryl Carpinello Writes Ancient-World Adventures to Reach Reluctant Young Readers

My ALLi author guest this episode is Cheryl Carpinello, a retired English teacher from Colorado who writes books based on Arthurian legend and ancient history to help reach reluctant young readers. She draws on more than 20 years of classroom experience and brings her stories to life through school visits and workshops. Cheryl is also part of an international author consortium that offers support and collaboration for indie writers.
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Kickstarter Success, Comic-Con Debut, a 15-Year Novel Journey, and More: ALLi Member Milestones August 2025

This regular post from the Alliance of Independent Authors celebrates ALLi member successes to inspire our indie author community. Our ALLi Member Milestones, August 2025, celebrate the successes of author members Jeff Probst, Whitney Cubbison, Michael Maloof, Simona Rinfreschi, Helen Parker-Drabble, Laura Drake, and Amber Hathaway. Congratulations to all those featured in this month’s roundup and to everyone in our community who has hit a milestone!
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Self-Publishing | With ALLi | News Analysis & | Commentary | Proudly | Sponsored By | Bookvault | Miblart | Dan Holloway |…

News Podcast: Anthropic Lawsuit Advances, Senate Grills Tech on AI Use, Kindle Colorsoft Gets Update

On this episode of the Self-Publishing News Podcast, Dan Holloway explains a major development in the lawsuit against Anthropic, where a judge has allowed authors to proceed as a class in claims tied to piracy—potentially leading to significant damages, but only for those with timely registered U.S. copyrights. He also covers a Senate hearing questioning tech’s use of copyrighted works and a new Kindle Colorsoft model that reinforces Amazon’s continued interest in graphic novels.
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Alliance Of Independent Authors | Self-Publishing News July 31, 2025 | With Dan Holloway

News Summary: U.S. Senate Hearing Tackles AI’s Use of Copyrighted Works

I have reported on what seems like a weekly basis on legal cases around AI and copyright, but this week I want to report on a hearing held in the legislative branch of the U.S. government. Before doing so, being an ignorant Brit, I undertook some brief research on what exactly the status of Senate hearings is—so if nothing else, this has increased my knowledge of how government works across the world (note for U.K. readers: I think it’s a bit like a Select Committee).
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Self-Publishing | With ALLi | Branding, | Marketing, | & Promotion | Proudly | Sponsored | By | Bookvault | Dale L. Robert…

Audio Interview: How Indie Authors Build Loyal Readers With Dale L. Roberts and J. Kevin Tumlinson

In this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast, Dale L. Roberts talks with J. Kevin Tumlinson about building a personal author brand that attracts loyal readers. They explain why branding is about human connection rather than logos, how your mindset can shape your writing career, and how to create a brand that grows with you. The conversation includes practical tips on finding your voice, taking smart risks, and building long-term relationships with your audience.
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Self-Publishing | With ALLi | Creative | Self-Publishing | Orna Ross | Joanna Penn | Proudly | Sponsored By | Bookvault |…

Advice Podcast: How Indie Authors Can Approach Poetry and Short Fiction with Purpose and Freedom

On the Self-Publishing with ALLi Podcast, Orna Ross and Joanna Penn talk about the creative process behind poetry and short fiction. They reflect on how they decide what form a piece should take, how emotion and memory shape their work, and why writing short can sometimes be harder than long. They also discuss editing, publishing, and why indie authors have the freedom to write what matters to them.
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Self-Publishing | With ALLi | News Analysis & | Commentary | Proudly | Sponsored By | Bookvault | Miblart | Dan Holloway |…

News Podcast: Spotify Expands Audiobook Access, Meta Rejects EU Code, Romantasy Trend Still Strong

On this episode of the Self-Publishing News Podcast, Dan Holloway covers Spotify’s expanded audiobook options, Meta’s refusal to support the EU’s AI code of conduct, and the fast-approaching deadline for the $100,000 Novel Prize. He also highlights new data suggesting the romantasy trend still has years of life, especially in emerging subgenres.
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