Inspirational Indie Author Interview: Mark Baker

Inspirational Indie Author Interview: Mark Baker Defies Historical Fiction Conventions to Tell His Own Stories

My ALLi author guest this episode is Mark Baker, who writes historical fiction, fantasy, and travel memoir. After a career in technical writing, Mark turned to independent publishing because he refused to let traditional genre conventions dictate the stories he wanted to tell. He also writes a popular Substack about literature and storytelling. 
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Reedsy Relaunches Discovery

News Summary: Reedsy Relaunches Discovery to Rival Kirkus; AO3 Goes Offline After Security Breach

Reedsy has become synonymous with connecting indie authors who care about quality with editors and professionals who know how to provide it. Now it has relaunched Reedsy Discovery to provide indie authors access to high-quality editorial reviews that can be used across platforms. The program, which costs $299, will provide a 350-word review within 30 days of the submitted text being picked up by a reviewer (the $299 is only charged at the point of pickup).
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Amazon Rebrands Kindle Unlimited

News Podcast: Amazon Rebrands Kindle Unlimited and Adds Audiobooks; Sarah J. Maas Fans Line Up at Midnight

On this week’s Self-Publishing News podcast, ALLi News Editor Dan Holloway explains what Amazon’s switch from Kindle Unlimited to Kindle Plus means for authors. That includes a separate royalty pot for audiobooks, pay per page listened, and which ACX and Virtual Voice titles qualify. He also looks at the midnight launch parties for Sarah J. Maas’s latest book and what the bookstore revival could mean for indie authors.
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Editing Memoir

Editing Memoir: Turning Life Experiences into Compelling Stories, with Howard Lovy and Jacqx Melilli

In this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast, Howard Lovy talks with Australian author, playwright, and writing coach Jacqx Melilli about turning life experiences into compelling memoirs. They discuss the difference between memoir and autobiography, how to choose which memories belong in a book, and how to bring personal stories to life through scenes, dialogue, and sensory details. They also explore the challenges of writing about traumatic experiences, the role of editors in shaping memoirs, and why preserving personal histories matters.
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PHP Flaw Threatens WordPress

News Podcast: PHP Flaw Threatens WordPress Author Sites; Kindle Unlimited Passes $5 Billion

On this week’s Self-Publishing News podcast, ALLi News Editor Dan Holloway warns indie authors about a major PHP vulnerability affecting WordPress.org sites and WooCommerce, and explains what to ask your web host. He then covers three platforms with new money-making options: Spotify’s new Memberships for podcasters, Kindle Unlimited passing $5 billion in author payouts, and YouTube’s plan to launch an audiobook offering in 2027.
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Critical PHP Vulnerability

News Summary: Critical PHP Vulnerability Affects 70% of Web — What Authors with WordPress Sites Need to Do

I will caveat this by saying I am not an IT expert. On the other hand, the aftermath of the disclosure of the PHP flaw last week is something that has affected most people as users of the internet, and quite possibly many of you who have your own websites. It's a big enough story that it needs addressing, at the same time as ensuring that the information conveyed is accurate.
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Inspirational Indie Author Interview: David Somerfleck

Inspirational Indie Author Interview: David Somerfleck Imagines a Dystopian American Future

My ALLi author guest this episode is David Somerfleck, who spent decades in digital marketing, journalism, and politics before returning to his childhood passion for science fiction. He moved to Portugal, where the stormy weather and isolation provided the perfect setting to write his first novel, a chilling vision of America's future. Now, he draws on a lifetime of experiences to build a new career as an indie author. 
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