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Inspirational Indie Author Interview: Tony Park Found His Voice in the African Bush—and Built a Global Indie Career

My ALLi author guest this episode is Tony Park, an Australian thriller writer who lives in southern Africa. After a journalism and PR career, Tony changed his life completely—splitting his time between Australia and the African bush, where he draws inspiration from the land, the people, and the wildlife. He’s built a global indie career by taking control of his rights and expanding to new markets.
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Self-Publishing With ALLi | Inspirational Indie Author Interviews | Howard Lovy And Maria Iliffe-Wood | Proudly Sponsored…

Inspirational Indie Author Interview: Maria Iliffe-Wood — Leadership Coach, Author, and Publisher on Writing, Presence, and Trusting Your Inner Voice

My ALLi author guest this episode is Maria Iliffe-Wood, a leadership coach and writer based in the UK. She began with an academic book on coaching, then wrote a spiritual memoir and poetry. Along the way, she started helping others publish their books, too. We talk about being present, handling self-doubt, and how writing became central to her life.
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Self-Publishing | With ALLi | Inspirational | Indie Author | Interviews | Howard Lovy And Patrick D. Joyce | Proudly Spons…

Inspirational Indie Author Interview: Patrick D. Joyce Transforms Cold War Childhood into YA Thrillers Filled with History and Music

My ALLi author guest this episode is Patrick D. Joyce, who grew up at U.S. embassies in places like Moscow, Havana, and Managua, surrounded by secrets, spies, and surveillance. He went on to become a journalist, earn a Ph.D. in political science, and eventually found his way to writing Cold War-era young adult thrillers. We talk about how his past shaped his storytelling, how music and history inform his work, and how he's connecting with young readers today.
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Self-Publishing | With ALLi | Inspirational | Indie Author | Interviews | Howard Lovy And Karen Williams | Proudly Sponsor…

Inspirational Indie Author Interview: Karen Williams. Business Coach Turned Book Mentor Guides Entrepreneurs

My ALLi author guest this episode is Karen Williams, a nonfiction author of ten books who now helps entrepreneurs write and publish books that grow their businesses. What began with one book in 2009 turned into a career helping others find clarity and purpose. Along the way, she’s learned what makes a book truly work for both the reader and the writer. 
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Self-Publishing | With ALLi | Inspirational | Indie Author | Interviews | Howard Lovy And Ali Steed | Proudly Sponsored By…

Inspirational Indie Author Interview: Ali Steed. Financial Journalist Turns to Award-Winning Crime Fiction

My ALLi author guest this episode is crime novelist Ali Steed. After decades in financial journalism, Ali is winning awards in fiction—exploring the darker corners of the human mind through her police procedural series. We talk about what it took to overcome the fear of releasing that first novel, how she brings her investigative skills to crime fiction, and how life in Mallorca—and a bit of shamanic training—helped her embrace her creative path.
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Alliance Of Independent Authors | Author Jules Horne On How Writers Can Use Deliberate Practice To Build Skills And Confidence.

Author Jules Horne on How Writers Can Use Deliberate Practice to Build Skills and Confidence

I'm more of a pantser—someone who figures things out on the page rather than planning every move. But when I heard that Scottish author and writing coach Jules Horne had applied the concept of deliberate practice—something musicians and athletes have used for generations—to writing, I was intrigued. Her book, Deliberate Practice for Creative Writers, argues that focused, bite-sized exercises can help writers build their skills more efficiently than just grinding through another draft. In this Q&A, I ask her how it works, how she uses it herself, and how writers like me might apply it without giving up spontaneity.
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Inspirational Indie Author Interview: Annie Fox. Former Educator Writes Fiction That Helps Young Readers Find Themselves

My ALLi author guest this episode is Annie Fox, an educator and author who writes for young adults. She talks about how her background in human development shapes her fiction, why she chose to go indie, and what it really takes to reach readers in a crowded market. Her work explores identity, belonging, and what it means to find your people.
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Inspirational Indie Author Interview: Joshua S. Narins. Former Cinematographer Brings a Visual Edge to Literary Fiction

My ALLi author guest this episode is Joshua S. Narins, a literary fiction author based in New England. Before turning to writing, he spent two decades as a cinematographer, specializing in aerial, underwater, and second-unit film work. Now, he brings that visual storytelling sensibility to his fiction, crafting character-driven narratives with a sharp, cinematic edge.
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Inspirational Indie Author Interview: Sharon Hague. Lawyer and Egyptologist Brings Ancient History to Life Through Fiction

My ALLi author guest this episode is Sharon Hague, a lawyer and Egyptologist who writes speculative historical fiction about ancient Egypt. Growing up at sea and traveling the world shaped her imagination, leading her to blend history and fiction in her award-winning Ancient Egypt series. We’ll talk about how she balances fact and fiction.
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Self-Publishing | With ALLi | Inspirational | Indie Author | Interviews | Howard Lovy And Jane Buckley | Proudly Sponsored…

Inspirational Indie Author Interview: Jane Buckley. Author From Northern Ireland Uses Fiction to Help Readers Understand the Troubles

My ALLi author guest this episode is Jane Buckley, an author from Derry, Northern Ireland, who writes about the Troubles based on her own experiences. After building a career in London, she returned home and began writing to help others understand the conflict. Her books draw from real events, capturing both the violence and the everyday lives of those who lived through it.
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