News Summary: Claude Integrates with WordPress; Amazon Reports Record Sales Driven by AWS

After all that excitement about Bookshop.org, here finally is a story that doesn't feature them. It's been refreshing to see AI take a back seat in the news, but its developments are still with us and important to keep abreast of.

February 12, 2026
Dan Holloway
News
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How Do I Protect My Book From Pirates? Other Questions Answered by Orna Ross and Michael La Ronn in our Member Q&A Podcast

How do I protect my book from pirates? This is among the questions answered on our #AskALLi Members Q&A is hosted by Michael La Ronn, author of science fiction and fantasy novels as well as author self-help books; and ALLi Director, author, and poet Orna Ross.

July 16, 2021
Howard Lovy
Podcast
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Book Marketing: How to Add Mailing List Signups to Your Author Website

Like to build your author mailing list but don't know how to add one to your website? Let Rachel McCollin show you how - and why - with this example of a Mailchimp and Wordpress combination.

Self-publishing news: Books by the Numbers

Industry figures show both audiobook sales and ebook library borrows continue to grow rapidly, while the figures on diversity in publishing are less promising.

June 26, 2018
Dan Holloway
News
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Book Marketing: How to Build a WordPress Author Website and Use it Build a Mailing List – and Why You Should

Wondering whether to use WordPress for your author website? Already got a Wordpress website but want to make it work harder for you? Read this easy-to-follow overview by WordPress expert Rachel McCollin to help you get your site up to speed.