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Inspirational Indie Author Interview: S. J. Barratt

Inspirational Indie Author Interview: S. J. Barratt Draws Inspiration From Scotland’s Wild Beauty to Create Eco-Adventures for Young Readers

My ALLi author guest this episode is Suzanne Barratt, who writes as S. J. Barratt. She blends her background in agriculture and environmental communications with her love of Scotland and Shetland to create eco-adventure stories for middle-grade readers. We talked about her childhood surrounded by books and nature, how she shaped her writing through research and collaboration with an illustrator and editors, and why the indie path gives her the creative freedom she values. 
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Inspirational Indie Author Interview: Lynne Golodner

Inspirational Indie Author Interview: Lynne Golodner — Former Journalist Weaves Jewish Identity into Her Fiction and Finds Freedom as an Indie Author

My ALLi author guest this episode is Lynne Golodner, a former journalist who built a successful marketing business before deciding to make creative writing her priority. She now writes full time, runs her own publishing imprint, and helps other writers gain the confidence to tell their stories. Her novels weave Jewish identity into contemporary life, and she’s found freedom and success as an independent author
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Inspirational Indie Author Interview: Steven Leibo — International Affairs Expert Turns Retirement into Epic Fiction Series on China, America, and Identity

My ALLi author guest this episode is Steven Leibo, an international affairs expert who spent decades teaching and commenting on global politics. In retirement, he has devoted himself to a sweeping fiction series set in the 19th century, following an American and Chinese family through major events that shaped both nations. His work blends real-world events with themes of identity, immigration, and cultural conflict. 
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Inspirational Indie Author Interview: Judith Hutchinson Lepore. Canadian Novelist Turns Real-Life Wildfire Escape into Story of Survival and Community

My ALLi author guest this episode is Judith Hutchinson Lepore, a Canadian writer from British Columbia whose work spans fantasy, historical fiction, and memoir. Her latest book, Finding the Phoenix, tells how she and her family escaped a devastating wildfire that destroyed much of their community. What began as personal loss became a story of renewal and connection.
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Self-Publishing With ALLi Podcast | SelfPubCon2025 Preview | Howard Lovy, Kayleigh Brindley | SelfPublishingAdvice.org/pod…

Audio Interview: New Trends in Self-Publishing at SelfPubCon25 with Howard Lovy and Kayleigh Brindley

In this special episode of Self-Publishing with ALLi, Howard Lovy interviews Kayleigh Brindley, conference manager for SelfPubCon25. Kayleigh offers a behind-the-scenes look at this year’s Self-Publishing Advice Conference, which takes place online October 18–19. She discusses the theme, “New Trends in Self-Publishing,” the decision to spread the event across two days, highlights from the speaker lineup, and details of the pre-conference orientation. Kayleigh also explains when free access opens on SelfPubConnect, how long replays will remain available, and what attendees can expect in terms of live Q&As, community networking, and practical takeaways
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Inspirational Indie Author Interview: Stephen Oram Explores Humanity, Technology, and Applied Science Fiction

My ALLi author guest this episode is Stephen Oram, a London-based author of near-future science fiction who explores the intersection of humanity with imperfect technology. His journey has taken him from squatter and countercultural outsider to civil servant, and now to full-time writer. As a practitioner of applied science fiction, he works with scientists and technologists to imagine possible futures. 
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Inspirational Indie Author Interview: David Penny Proves Persistence and Series Success Can Drive an Indie Career

My ALLi author guest this episode is David Penny, a longtime ALLi member who began publishing fiction in the 1970s, took a long break to build a career in software, and returned to writing with a renewed focus on independent publishing. Since then, he has written dozens of books across genres, built a loyal readership, and helped others find their way on the self-publishing path.
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Inspirational Indie Author Interview: Yvonne Vincent. From Facebook Blog to Bestselling Novelist Writing Humorous Stories About Everyday Life

My ALLi author guest this episode is Yvonne Vincent, who began her path to becoming a full-time author with a Facebook blog called Growing Old Disgracefully, writing humorous posts about everyday life. During lockdown, the Scottish author turned those posts into a book, which unexpectedly became a bestseller. That success led to more books, a loyal readership, and eventually the leap to writing full-time. Today, her work has been optioned for film and television, and she’s launched her own podcast.
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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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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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Inspirational Indie Author Interview: Mark David Gerson. Award-Winning Writer Publishes Across Genres, Coaches Others, and Champions the Power of Story

My ALLi author guest this episode is Mark David Gerson, an award-winning author of more than twenty books spanning fantasy, memoir, and writing guides. He once avoided writing, but eventually embraced it—and now helps others do the same through his coaching, workshops, and books. He’s also a screenwriter and visual artist who sees writing as both a creative and spiritual act.
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