My guest this week is Chris Calder, a writer who discovered his voice later in life. In his 70s, in fact. He had been diagnosed with cancer and, during his treatment, decided that there really wasn't any more time to…
We're thrilled to be featuring in our mini-masterclass slot an author of both fiction and non-fiction writer who is also a hybrid author (ie both trade- and self-published). Although US author Amy Shojai has written some novels, most of her…
Changing your book's cover is a hot topic at the moment, with many authors reporting that revamping the look of their book can dramatically change their book's sales. It takes courage, however, particularly when you've grown attached to the original…
On the brink of launching the third in her acclaimed Roma Nova alternate history series, Alison Morton, a self-published English novelist, resident in France, and self-confessed Roman obsessive, explains why she has just signed up with a literary agent, officially…
Changing genres is a risky business, and the freedom to take such risks is one of the many benefits of being a self-published author. Novelist Joanne Phillips describes her own side-step from romantic comedy to mystery and the impact on…
Calling ALLi Members: As some of you know, we are doing a monthly giveaway through our Goodreads Group, starting this month. This is an opportunity for you (paid-up ALLi members only) to showcase books to some of Goodreads's eight million…