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Spotify Expands Audiobooks

News Podcast: Spotify Expands Audiobooks, Launches Recaps Feature, and beehiiv Adds New Tools for Authors

On this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast, Dan Holloway reports on Spotify’s continued expansion into audiobooks, including new access across key Nordic markets and the rollout of its AI-powered “recaps” feature that helps listeners pick up where they left off. He outlines how Spotify is addressing copyright concerns around AI use and notes broader audio developments, including 11 Labs signing voice deals with major celebrities. Dan also looks at beehiiv’s move to position itself as a full-service platform for long-form creators, offering new website and analytics tools for authors who rely on newsletters.
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Author Nation

Advice Podcast: Author Nation Conference Conclusions 2025 — Courage, Choice, and New Directions for Indie Authors with Orna Ross and Joanna Penn

Orna Ross and Joanna Penn sit down for a candid, back-and-forth debrief on Author Nation and SelfPubCon 2025, and some of the bigger creative questions raised by the conferences. They unpack the benefits and challenges of physical versus online events, then broaden the conversation into creative courage and change. Discover Drew Davies’s “kill two things” rule, why Orna pressed pause on her Go Creative! series, and how Joanna is stepping into a new season with her Masters in Death, Religion, and Culture. As ever, you’ll enjoy honest reflection, practical takeaways, and permission to step boldly into your own next creative chapter.
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Money And Meaning

Inspiration Podcast: More Money and Meaning — ALLi’s Latest Projects for Indie Authors with Orna Ross

On the Self-Publishing with ALLi Podcast, Orna Ross talks about the latest ALLi projects designed to support both the creative and commercial sides of an indie author’s life. In this episode, she discusses the new indie author bookstore, the Indie Author Income Survey, and why understanding your own definition of success matters as much as the numbers. Orna encourages authors to think about what “enough” looks like in their writing lives and offers practical steps to move toward those goals, whether that means updating your author profile, planning your next release, or carving out regular time for business decisions.
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Self-Publishing | With ALLi Podcast | Branding, | Marketing, | & Promotion | Proudly | Sponsored By | Bookfunnel | Matty D…

Audio Interview: Mindfulness and Adaptability in a Successful Author Career with Matty Dalrymple and Julie Embleton

In this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast, dark-fantasy author Julie Embleton joins Matty Dalrymple to talk about mindfulness, adaptability, and sustainability in the indie author career. Julie shares how shifting social media landscapes, rising business costs, and changing reader habits inspired her to take back control—focusing on direct sales, authentic marketing, and the platforms that truly align with her values.
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Self-Publishing | With ALLi Podcast | Inspirational | Indie Author | Interviews | Howard Lovy And Steven Leibo | SelfPubli…

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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Self-Publishing | With ALLi Podcast | Branding, | Marketing, | & Promotion | Orna Ross And Roz Morris | Proudly Sponsored…

Audio Interview: Marketing That Puts the Author First — Introducing ‘Reach More Readers,’ ALLi’s New Guide with Orna Ross and Roz Morris

On the Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast, host Orna Ross speaks with Roz Morris, editor-in-chief at ALLi, about ALLi’s new marketing guide and why marketing today is less about algorithms and more about authentic human connection. They explore how shifts in the industry, including the rise of AI, are transforming how authors reach readers, and they discuss how understanding your values, reader journey, and publishing personality can lead to more effective, sustainable marketing.
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Self-Publishing With ALLi | Branding, Marketing, & Promotion | Dale L. Roberts And Marvin Wey | Proudly Sponsored By | Boo…

Audio Interview: Unlocking TikTok—the Slideshow Strategy for Authors with Dale L. Roberts and Marvin Wey

Are you struggling to reach readers on TikTok? In this episode, Dale Roberts sits down with Marvin Wey of AuthorScale.com to explore how authors can use slideshow content to turn browsers into buyers. Discover why volume matters more than perfection, how storytelling trumps flashy production, and what metrics really define virality. Marvin breaks down the slideshow strategy that’s helping authors drive engagement, build curiosity, and sell more books, all without burning out or breaking the bank.
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