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Season 3 Episode 4: Vibes? Checked.

In this episode, we decided to forego our New Year’s resolutions in favor of a springtime vibe check. Tune in to see what we’re reading, watching, and what we’re excited about.

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Things Discussed In This Episode

BookCon Returns with a Welcome for Indie Authors

Dan Holloway covers BookCon's indie-friendly return and the final Anthropic settlement figures, with 91% of eligible titles claimed.

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IndieAuthors.Social News May 1

News Podcast: BookCon Returns with a Welcome for Indie Authors; Anthropic Settlement Class Reaches 91%

On this episode of Self-Publishing with ALLi, Dan Holloway reports on the return of BookCon to New York after a pandemic-era hiatus, where the Indie Alley proved a genuine hit with readers — a sign that the established book world is increasingly making room for independent authors. He also has an update on the Anthropic copyright settlement, where 91 percent of eligible titles were claimed before the deadline, putting the expected payout per title at around $2,931, with a reminder that traditionally published authors may receive less due to rights splits with their publishers.
https://selfpublishingadvice.org/podcast-bookcon-returns/

#Podcast #AIcopyrightpayout #Anthropicsettlement #AuthorsGuild #BookCon2026

BookCon Returns with a Welcome for Indie Authors

Dan Holloway covers BookCon's indie-friendly return and the final Anthropic settlement figures, with 91% of eligible titles claimed.

The Self-Publishing Advice Center

Dennis A Apr 18

#HeatedRivalry #BookCon2026
Today’s full panel, “Game Changing TV: Celebrating Heated Rivalry” with Jacob Tierney and Rachel Reid from BookCon 2026 is now available to watch:

Watch Game Changing TV: Celebrating Heated Rivalry with Rachel Reid & Jacob Tierney from BookCon!

"The only thing hotter than the romance at the heart of HBO's Heated Rivalry is the passion of its fanbase, and we have proof. That proof was at BookCon 2026,..."
https://youtu.be/gseXLRejeOU?si=_Y3mXVHwJ0Xb0_vq

Watch Game Changing TV: Celebrating Heated Rivalry with Rachel Reid & Jacob Tierney from BookCon!

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IndieAuthors.Social News Jun 28, 2025

BookCon is returning to New York in 2026

BookCon will be returning to New York from April 18th to April 19th, 2026.
The post BookCon is returning to New York in 2026 first appeared on Good e-Reader.
https://goodereader.com/blog/digital-publishing/bookcon-is-returning-to-new-york-in-2026

#BookCon #bookcon2026 #bookcon2026newyork
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BookCon is returning to New York in 2026 | - Good e-Reader

Book Expo America was once the most significant event in publishing in North America. This was an extravaganza centered on the traditional publishing world, featuring hundreds of booths, speakers, and tens of thousands of people. BookCon was open to the public and took place after the Book Expo concluded. BookCon featured authors signing autographs, with lines stretching hundreds of people. Swag was given out, and it was a grand time. Book Expo and BookCon were both cancelled in 2019, leaving a massive hole in the publishing world. If you're a fan of BookCon, there's some good news for the future of the event. The longtime organizers of BEA and BookCon, ReedPop, will host authors, publishers, brands, and, most importantly, fans, at the Javits Center in New York City on April 18th and 19th of 2026. In a statement to USA TODAY, ReedPop called the plans for the 2026 show a “wholly reimagined event.” BookCon will feature book signings, clubs and swaps, author talks, workshops, panels, crafting zones, and more. Historically, BookCon has been as star-studded as it has been packed with household-name bestsellers. Past celebrity authors and speakers have been included Nick Offerman, Amy Poehler, John Green, Jeff Kinney, Mindy Kaling, and Jodi Picoult. The organizers have just launched a new website where you can find out more information. Since this was just announced today, there is no information available on the cost or how to obtain media passes.

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