BTS059: Writing Wins, Book Piracy, and Self Publishing Struggles (Podcast Audio Only)

Today, I'm bringing you my 2024 writing update, and honestly, it's been quite the year. I've got some wins to celebrate, like writing nearly 60,000 more words than last year and finishing two books in a completely new genre. But I've also hit some roadblocks that have left me questioning everything from Facebook ad strategies to whether I should keep writing at all. We're going to dive into my venture into cozy mysteries, my ongoing battle with Google Play Books over mysterious tax certificates, and yes, the frustrating reality of book piracy. Also, I'll share why I've been experimenting with AI translation for a French edition of my work, and how I'm navigating the ever-changing landscape of self-publishing.

So grab your cup of tea, or whatever keeps you going, because we're about to get real about the highs and lows of my writing life.


🔧 Podcasts, Books, and Tools Mentioned 🔧

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📚 My Books 📚 **

My Short Story, the Lawn | https://dl.bookfunnel.com/wi5nh80cx4
The Candidate | https://books2read.com/the-candidate
Suspicion | https://books2read.com/suspicion
Duplicity | https://books2read.com/duplicity-adhay/
The Locked Room | https://books2read.com/locked-room
A Fatal Steeping | https://ameliadhay.com/free-book/
A First Edition Felony | https://books2read.com/a-first-editio...


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Hello, I’m Amelia. I write under the pen name A. D. Hay, and I’m the author of Suspicion and Duplicity, the first two books in the James Lalonde mystery series, The Locked Room and The Candidate. I’m the host of the Authorpreneur Podcast and the Mystery Novel Nerd Podcast. Right now, I’m writing the third book in the James Lalonde series. When I’m not writing or hosting my podcast, I love to travel around Europe with my husband Roland, drink tea, and eat pizza.

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