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Anita Dickason (anitadickason) | 220 comments This came in from ALLi about a fundraiser in the UK to help support a bookstore. Passing on the information to anyone who would like to help.

Welcome to your weekly round-up from the Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi)'s self-publishing advice blog. See below for news, views and advice, freely brought to the indie author community by the ALLi blog each day.
I also wanted to let you know about a fundraiser for a cause that's dear to my heart. Here in the UK, government cutbacks are closing libraries against the will of local communities. My local library was saved, against all odds, but it now needs to be kitted out and filled with books, and I'm doing a fundraiser: a reading, interview and Q&A with author, Zadie Smith. The event will be recorded and available online and there are two aspects that might be of interest to you.
1) We're running a literary lottery. You could win a full manuscript evaluation and publishing plan from me (value £950) for the cost of a £15 ticket. Further details here.
2) We're running a literary auction on the night in which we'll offer free books and other book-related goodies. If you'd like to promote your wares to an engaged audience of writers and readers, in London and online, send your offer to sarah@ornaross.com.


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Carole P. Roman | 4665 comments Mod
It seems that KDP accepted my paperbacks and moved them over from Createspace today. I will now start moving over the rest of my books. ( the illustrated ones).


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Angel | 723 comments Judy wrote: "Angel wrote: "Please like and share my blog post. Thanks!

https://www.goodreads.com/author_blog..."

Liked, Angel"


Thanks, Judy!


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Angel | 723 comments Carole wrote: "It seems that KDP accepted my paperbacks and moved them over from Createspace today. I will now start moving over the rest of my books. ( the illustrated ones)."

Good to hear, Carole! I've already moved mine from Createspace to KDP Paperback. It was a smooth transition. So I was glad about that. I thought it would be a hassle.


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Carole P. Roman | 4665 comments Mod
Not completely- but it's moving. Two books were kicked back today- ugh. I should be done by Christmas.


message 3056: by Angel (new)

Angel | 723 comments Please like and share this blog post. Thank you!

https://www.goodreads.com/author_blog...


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D.J. Cooper | 1028 comments Missing Remnants now has two 5* reviews on Amazon. I’m really thrilled. :-)


message 3058: by Angel (last edited Jun 05, 2018 01:00AM) (new)

Angel | 723 comments D.J. wrote: "Missing Remnants now has two 5* reviews on Amazon. I’m really thrilled. :-)"

That's so wonderful, D.J. I said you were on the right path.


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Carole P. Roman | 4665 comments Mod
Proud of you!!


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D.J. Cooper | 1028 comments Thanks everyone. In other news:

Take that, world!

https://medium.com/@debzcooper/the-we...


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Erica Graham (erica_graham) | 1496 comments Mod
Kay and I have been working hard on the Navigating Indieworld Facebook group to get more readers and authors actively involved. We have seen a consistent increase in members and are having a successful first blogger takeover today! She has been sharing some great blog recommendations for readers and authors as well as giving tips to get your books read by bloggers. Good things happening! If anyone is interested in an author or blogger feature day or in sponsoring a giveaway, let Kay or I know. :) https://www.facebook.com/groups/17603...


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D.J. Cooper | 1028 comments Carole’s review takes me up to three so far. Thank you Carole. That’s almost the most I’ve ever had! I sold a book on Kobo the other night to someone who must have been desperate or clicked buttons by mistake. That one was a direct result from the Twitter promo I’m running with Books and the Bear. I’m getting clicks on my AMS adverts but no sales.


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Carole P. Roman | 4665 comments Mod
And here I was hoping it was from my summer flyer!!!!

It's a great book, DJ


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Eldon Farrell | 289 comments Feeling super good right now :D My latest novel has a release date and a spot in NetGalley! Singularity will be published by Ascendant Ink on August 14!!

Exciting :)


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Carole P. Roman | 4665 comments Mod
Congrats!


message 3066: by Eldon (new)

Eldon Farrell | 289 comments Carole wrote: "Congrats!"

Thanks!


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D.J. Cooper | 1028 comments Carole wrote: "And here I was hoping it was from my summer flyer!!!!

It's a great book, DJ"


I hope that will also sell a copy.

Nice one, Eldon!


message 3068: by Erica (last edited Jun 11, 2018 06:41AM) (new)

Erica Graham (erica_graham) | 1496 comments Mod
Congrats on the review, DJ!


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Erica Graham (erica_graham) | 1496 comments Mod
Way to go, Eldon! Good luck with your release. :)


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Eldon Farrell | 289 comments Erica wrote: "Way to go, Eldon! Good luck with your release. :)"

Thanks Erica and D.J. :)


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D.J. Cooper | 1028 comments Oh no, she's written another one we all have to clap.

https://medium.com/@debzcooper/writin...


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D.J. Cooper | 1028 comments Excellent, let me know when I can get it at the Kindle store. And don’t wear out Stone too much, he sounds out of breath.


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Erica Graham (erica_graham) | 1496 comments Mod
Congrats and good luck with your release, Alex!


message 3075: by Carmel (new)

Carmel Hanes Best of luck, Alex .


message 3076: by Carole (new)

Carole P. Roman | 4665 comments Mod
Great news, good luck, Alex. I like Working Holiday


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D.J. Cooper | 1028 comments Oooh there were title options. I missed that. I like 1 or 4.

50k is still longer than Missing Remnants. I like short books. I have the attention span of gnat. (Do they have short attention spans?) My latest book may just scrape into the novel category. If not, it'll be a novella.


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D.J. Cooper | 1028 comments I have ordered Poetic Justice using my brand new Kindle Voyage. I hope to get some reading done this summer.


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D.J. Cooper | 1028 comments I buy all your books. The theory is one day I'll get around to reviewing them on Amazon and we know how tricky that process can be. I don't think I have read that one, have I? Isn't that the sequel to book 1 WHICH I HAVE STARTED NOW (Insert Fanfare Here)


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D.J. Cooper | 1028 comments Why thank you very much, I'll have another one for you to buy very soon. Well, within six months I hope.

I've actually started reading about six books this year. I've finished none of them, not because I couldn't get on with them, purely because I haven't yet justified the time to read them. I'll get there. Oh I lie, I finished your fourth. There. I finished one. Yay.


message 3081: by Christine (new)

Christine (christineroney) | 261 comments Just got Poetic Justice, Alex. Looking forward to reading it!


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message 3083: by Angel (new)

Angel | 723 comments Please like and share this blog post:

https://www.goodreads.com/author_blog...


message 3084: by Angel (last edited Jun 18, 2018 08:54AM) (new)

Angel | 723 comments D.J. wrote: "This one occurred to me:

https://medium.com/@debzcooper/im-not..."


shared. That title is priceless.


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D.J. Cooper | 1028 comments Thsnks. I had to write it down quick before I forgot it. I don’t get much warning lol.


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D.J. Cooper | 1028 comments Here's another one that proves I haven't a clue.

https://medium.com/@debzcooper/writin...


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Kimberly Hockaday | 79 comments Congrats to all on their success big and small. Earlier this month I did take part in a local Sexual Prevention Awareness Walk in which I was also asked to read a poem from my new book in which I had donated a copy to the local shelter. It went well. No increase in sales but I am happy that I took part in such a great cause.

Most recently I was a Guest Blogger for another blogger/author's website. She told me she will post my piece next Saturday. Will share the link when it is up.

I am hoping to eventually land a writing job so hopefully this will be something I can use to help me accomplish my life long dream. I have submitted an application to one online magazine but no word yet. Looking for more job openings dealing with remote writers with the freedom to write on a variety of topics.

FINGERS CROSSED!!!!!!!!!


message 3088: by Anna (new)

Anna Faversham (annafaversham) | 1236 comments Good luck, Kimberly. That last sentence looks like an interesting way to make a few extra pence/cents.

Not for me, though, I'm plugging on with novels, as I take too long to write them!


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Carole P. Roman | 4665 comments Mod
Kudos to Judy and Erica for Dragonfly Awards!!


message 3090: by Judy (new)

Judy Martialay | 320 comments thank you, Carole, Congratulations to you for Dragonfly Awards 1st place for 2 series "If You Were Me.." and for Chapter book "Oh! Susanna!" and to Erica for Dragonfly Award for Catch that Chinchilla!


message 3091: by Christine (new)

Christine (christineroney) | 261 comments Congratulations Carole, Judy and Erica on your Dragonfly Awards!!


message 3092: by D.J. (new)

D.J. Cooper | 1028 comments Well done on your awards everyone. What excellent news.


message 3093: by Carole (new)

Carole P. Roman | 4665 comments Mod
Thanks!!! I am so excited. I love awards!!!!!!


message 3094: by Judy (new)

Judy Martialay | 320 comments D.J. wrote: "Well done on your awards everyone. What excellent news."

DJ, thank you so much!


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Erica Graham (erica_graham) | 1496 comments Mod
Thanks everyone, and a big congrats back to Carole and Judy!


message 3096: by Carmel (new)

Carmel Hanes Way to go all you fabulous ladies! You are rocking it! So great to hear of the successes out there! :)


message 3097: by Dale (new)

Dale Lehman (dalelehman) | 1814 comments My short story Running Down the Track has been selected for inclusion in Lit Up's new Stars page, which highlights their favorite stories.


message 3098: by Erica (new)

Erica Graham (erica_graham) | 1496 comments Mod
Congrats, Dale! I just finished reading that one. :)


message 3099: by Dale (new)

Dale Lehman (dalelehman) | 1814 comments Erica wrote: "Congrats, Dale! I just finished reading that one. :)"

Thank you!


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Carole P. Roman | 4665 comments Mod
Congrats Dale!!!


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