The Amazon Power of Selling by Jim Kukral from Author Ad Network

Here’s a story I missed at the end of last year but discovered while idly browsing on a Sunday afternoon through the Spotify press releases about their new Wrapped for Authors feature. As one does. And like a good steak, it is still perfectly fresh for consumption.

If you're an indie author selling books in the European Union, you’ve probably heard about the new General Product Safety Regulations (GPSR) 2024. These rules came into effect on December 13, 2024, and they’re shaking things up for anyone selling physical products—including books—into the EU market.

On the Creative Self-Publishing stream of the Self-Publishing with ALLi Podcast, Orna Ross and Joanna Penn discuss creative challenges, including patience, mindset, and balancing creative freedom with traditional publishing ambitions. Joanna shares her experience submitting her novel Blood Vintage to traditional publishers, while Orna reflects on how family obligations disrupted her plans and required a flexible approach to creativity.