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News Podcast: Spotify Expands Audiobook Access, Meta Rejects EU Code, Romantasy Trend Still Strong
On this episode of the Self-Publishing News Podcast, Dan Holloway covers Spotify’s expanded audiobook options, Meta’s refusal to support the EU’s AI code of conduct, and the fast-approaching deadline for the $100,000 Novel Prize. He also highlights new data suggesting the romantasy trend still has years of life, especially in emerging subgenres.
Red Flag: New Translation Service Promises Too Much for Too Little
As the global association for independent authors, ALLi urges authors to exercise extreme caution when considering ultra-low-cost translation services like those offered by GlobeScribe, a new company founded by the team behind Bloodhound Books.
News Summary: Romantasy’s Popularity Shows No Signs of Slowing, Opening Doors for New Writers and Genres
Romantasy is everywhere. You will have noticed that not only in this column but wherever people are talking about books, whether in traditional media or social media. It feels as though this has been going on for as long as I can remember but, of course, it hasn’t. The big boom in the genre has been gathering steam for a year or so.

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