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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Alliance Of Independent Authors | Self-Publishing News July 24, 2025 | With Dan Holloway

News Summary: Romantasy’s Popularity Shows No Signs of Slowing, Opening Doors for New Writers and Genres

Romantasy is everywhere. You will have noticed that not only in this column but wherever people are talking about books, whether in traditional media or social media. It feels as though this has been going on for as long as I can remember but, of course, it hasn’t. The big boom in the genre has been gathering steam for a year or so.
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Audio Interview: What Authors Need to Know About Augmented Reality

In this episode of Self-Publishing with ALLi, Anna Featherstone talks with Stuart Grant, founder of the Digital Authors Toolkit, about how authors can use augmented reality (AR). The discussion covers what AR is, how it fits into the publishing process, and practical, affordable ways for indie authors to experiment with it. Real-world examples and tools help illustrate whether AR is a good fit for a particular type of book or publishing stage.
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Alliance Of Independent Authors | Self-Publishing News July 22, 2025 | With Dan Holloway

News Summary: Spotify Expands Audiobook Access; Meta Rejects EU’s AI Code of Practice

Spotify continues to roll out new options for audiobooks. Last week, it extended the flexibility allowed to users to increase the amount of audiobook listening within Spotify’s paid subscriptions. The new offering starts out in the UK and a few other markets, and the full offering will likely be in the US in the near future. The two new plans allow subscribers to add fifteen hours of audiobook listening to their existing subscriptions.
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Self-Publishing | With ALLi | Inspirational | Indie Author | Interviews | Howard Lovy, Tracy Cooper-Posey | Proudly | Spon…

Inspirational Indie Author Interview: Tracy Cooper-Posey. Genre-Spanning Author Writes 250 Books, Runs Family Micro-Press

My ALLi author guest this episode is Tracy Cooper-Posey, a prolific author with nearly 250 books across multiple genres and three pen names. She began in traditional publishing, switched to indie in 2011, and now runs a family micro-press. Originally from Australia and now based in Canada, Tracy writes everything from romance to science fiction to thrillers. She has continued to write and publish despite serious health setbacks. 
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