Welcome back to Member Milestones. Today, the Alliance of Independent Authors is continuing the series of posts celebrating your success. As always, we're very proud of all our members at every level. A huge congratulations to the members featured today.
Author Natalie Zett
Author Member: Natalie Zett
Natalie Zett is a time-traveling scribe and podcast maestro who chronicles the past with a mystical spin. From the shadows of overlooked tragedies, like the Johnstown Flood, to the Eastland Disaster‚ she unearths family skeletons and weaves them into unconventional tales. Find out more about Natalie on Instagram.
Milestone
Publishing my book, rocking some high-profile podcasts/radio shows, hosting my own podcast, creating comics and short video book spinoffs, and narrating my book.
Why are you proud?
I gave it my all to finish and publish my book, driven by the goal of getting it to my Mom before she passed away. The book detailed her lost family history and an epic tragedy in the family. I delivered the published book to her just two weeks before her death, and she held it next to her heart.
What have you learned?
I hate to be cliche, but playing the long game is key. Don't give up when you feel like throwing in the towel; instead, summon your inner strength and press on. The victory dance at the finish line will be so worth it!
Author Diane Kane
Author Member: Diane Kane
Diane Kane publishes short stories, children's books, and anthologies. She released her debut novel I Never Called Him Pa in April 2023. Find out more about Diane on Facebook.
Milestone
My novel I Never Called Him Pa was recognized by the 2023 National Indie Excellence Awards as a finalist in Fiction Cover Design.
Why are you proud?
I'm proud to have worked closely with my cover photographer and cover designer to pick the perfect photo to reflect the theme of my book and add important touches to the design.
What have you learned?
Covers are important. They are an author's welcome mat to entice readers to visit inside. As much time, thought, and detail need to go into the cover as into the text.
Author J. L. Askew
Author Member: J. L. Askew
A lifetime reader, habitual writer, and diary-keeper, Askew began composing family histories, case summaries, and court reports as a social worker. He has a baccalaureate in psychology from the University of Memphis, and he has worked as a field engineer on MRI machines. Find out more about Askew on his website.
Milestone
I held a book signing at Barnes and Noble, Colorado Springs, Colorado on May 7, 2023.
Why are you proud?
Previously, I had signings at independent stores, but this was my first at Barnes & Noble.
What have you learned?
Stay active promoting my books wherever opportunities arise.
