This regular post from the Alliance of Independent Authors celebrates ALLi member successes to inspire our indie author community. Our ALLi Member Milestones for November 2024 celebrates the successes of author members Chisom Ezeh, Michele Howarth, Dale Rogers, Philippa Rees, Gary Feinstein, and Dr. Harry Somaraju. Congratulations to all those featured in this month’s roundup and to everyone in our community who has hit a milestone this month!
Do you have a member milestone to share?
We are always looking to hear from our members about your achievements; from those of you who are just setting out, to our most experienced Authorpreneurs. Whatever your achievement, if you are a member of ALLi, please tell us about your success stories using this form. We will share a selection each month with our members and our wider indie author network.
Chisom Ezeh
Chisom Ezeh is the founder and CEO of The Publishing Pad Inc., a book publishing company designed to empower authors through expert publishing services and strategic promotion, helping them bring their stories to life and reach global audiences. You can find her on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
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What have you learned?
I've learned that many destinies are connected to ours, and when we give up, we may prevent others from reaching their full potential. The journey can be tough, but perseverance opens doors for both ourselves and others.
Michele Howarth
Michele Howarth is a visual artist whose debut novel will be published Autumn 2024. You can find her on Bluesky.
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I built a website and set up preordering for my book, due November 24. I made more than fifty sales, which is about fifty more than I was expecting. I’m proud because it was a long slog, and I kept going.
What have you learned?
Tenacity is all.
Dale Rogers
Dale Rogers is an author, designer, and educator trailblazing the cross section of comics, poetry, and spirituality.
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I've published my first book after being an associate member for three years.
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Philippa Rees
Philippa Rees’s published works have been primarily narrative poetry, but this time her courage has led her to biography to reach those wary of short lines. She aims to capture the extraordinary in ordinary lives and the perfection found in the commonplace. You can find her on Facebook and X.
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What have you learned?
Gary Feinstein
Gary Feinstein is a young adult author living in Haddam, Connecticut, with his wife and fourteen-year-old dog. He can be found on X and LinkedIn.
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Dr. Harry Somaraju
Dr. Harry Somaraju is an author, researcher, and personal transformation facilitator. His first book, Anxiety to Ahh-mazing in 60 Days, guides readers in transforming psychological distress into sustainable happiness. You can find him on Facebook, Instagram, and X.
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