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Inspirational Indie Author Interview: Cheryl Carpinello

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

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

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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The Ultimate Guide to Author Collaboration in Writing and Publishing

Indie authors are generous in sharing information and paying knowledge forward which has given us real competitive advantages. The Alliance of Independent Authors is built on such author collaboration. Others are entering formal collaboration partnerships in writing and publishing. Here is your Ultimate Guide to Author Collaboration in Writing and Publishing
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Inspirational Indie Author Interview: Tony Park

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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Inspirational Indie Author Interview: Maria Iliffe-Wood

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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Inspirational Indie Author Interview: Patrick D. Joyce

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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Inspirational Indie Author Interview: Ali Steed

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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Inspirational Indie Author Interview: Annie Fox

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: Sharon Hague

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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Inspirational Indie Author Interview: Anne E. Beall

Inspirational Indie Author Interview: Anne E. Beall. From Market Research to Fairy Tales

My ALLi author guest this episode is Anne E. Beall, an author and entrepreneur who grew a successful market-research firm, then wrote a book that helped grow her business. She’s published a range of nonfiction works, from an in-depth look at the hidden messages in fairy tales to guides on how to find calm and self-compassion through meditation. 
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Inspirational Indie Author Interview: Sally Clarke

Inspirational Indie Author Interview: Sally Clarke. She Brings Martial Arts Stories to Life and Builds Singapore’s Indie Author Scene

My ALLi author guest this episode is Sally Clarke, an author and ALLi ambassador based in Singapore. Sally’s passion for Muay Thai—Thailand’s traditional martial art—inspired her latest book, which tells the story of a young fighter’s journey to overcome the odds. She’s now working to grow the indie author community in her region and support other writers in their publishing journeys.
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