Inspirational Indie Author Interview: D. K. Marie. Romance Author Discusses Hope, Healing, and Building an Indie Career on Her Own Terms

My ALLi author guest this episode is D. K. Marie, a Michigan-based romance author who writes stories about second chances, emotional healing, and hope. She’s moved from traditional publishing into indie publishing and recently won a Wishing Shelf Gold Award. We talk about her journey from reader to writer, the business side of indie publishing, building a loyal readership, and why she believes romance novels can offer comfort during difficult times.
https://selfpublishingadvice.org/podcast-inspirational-indie-author-interview-d-k-marie/

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A strong and strategic pen name may direct readers where your given name cannot.

From the WINsomer LOSEsomer publishing industry observations series by Neal Winsomer.

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Audio Interview: What Genre Conventions Teach Authors About Professional Book Cover Design with Howard Lovy and Michele DeFilippo

On the Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast, host Howard Lovy talks to Michele DeFilippo, founder of 1106 Design, about the role genre conventions play in professional book cover design. Michele explains the visual signals that help readers recognize a book’s category at a glance, from the authority expected in business books to the mood and atmosphere that drive fiction covers. She also discusses the thumbnail test, common amateur mistakes, the danger of cramming too much information onto a cover, and the importance of giving designers enough room to create a cover that serves both the author and the marketplace.
https://selfpublishingadvice.org/podcast-genre-conventions/

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There’s still time to book your spot with Mary Anastasiou for a full day in-person marketing bootcamp for authors at the CYA Conference, Pullman Brisbane King George Square, Brisbane, on July 12.

You’ll gain the clarity, confidence and commercial direction you need to build a publishing career that doesn’t rely on luck, but on strategy. There is also a discussion panel and a Q&A session. 

Mary is a children’s author, publishing mentor and marketing strategist with over 30 years’ experience in branding and creative marketing.

Book at www.cyaconference.com/bootcamp

You do not need to come to the conference to join a bootcamp.

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If your book isn’t an audiobook, you’re missing half your audience🎧

The right voice can bring your story to life, don’t let poor audio hold it back.
Ready to be heard?

🌐 www.thecollingwoodpress.com
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Your author website is often the first impression potential readers have of you. Make it count! We design author websites that are beautiful, functional, and designed to convert visitors into fans. Want to learn more? #AuthorWebsite #WebsiteDesign #SelfPublishing #AuthorBranding #HMDPublishing

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Creativity as Strategy: Lessons from Khafre Jay

Your creativity can be your strategy, your compass to fulfillment, service, and income? Jump in to this interview with Khafre Jay, founder of Hip Hop for the Future. *** Recently I had the pleasure...
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https://writersfunzone.com/blog/2026/04/13/creativity-as-strategy-lessons-from-khafre-jay

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Two important trends for authors: author branding and royalties transparency. Your brand is your promise to readers. Royalties transparency builds trust. What steps are you taking to strengthen your brand and track your earnings? #authorbranding #royalties #selfpublishing #authortips #writingcommunity

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