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Independent Bookstore Day Celebrates Growing Support for Indies; Linktree Expands Creator Tools: Self-Publishing News with Dan Holloway
It has now passed, but as I write, it is Independent Bookstore Day. This is run annually (I believe on the last Saturday in April) by the American Booksellers Association. Sixteen hundred stores are taking part across America, and the day is a celebration of the important part they play both in the literary and the wider community.
What Authors Need to Know About Taxes on KDP Print Books
Some authors using Amazon's Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) platform are reporting that Value Added Tax (VAT) is being incorrectly applied to their print books. In several cases, books that should qualify for a reduced or zero VAT rate—such as children’s books or books sold in the UK—are instead subject to the standard rate. The result is higher retail prices for readers and confusion among authors.
Inspirational Indie Author Interview: M. Jacqueline Murray. From Scientist to Novelist, Exploring Love Across Timelines
My ALLi author guest this episode is M. Jacqueline Murray, who took an unconventional path from medical device marketer to author of a romance series that blends love and quantum theory. Her books feature storylines that challenge genre conventions and feature characters later in life.
