Additional scrutiny falls on Spotify's latest foray into audiobook subscription services. The Alliance of Independent Authors rolls out a new author community forum. Smashwords launches their End of Year Sale. And, so much more in the self-publishing news!

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• PublishDrive - https://dalelinks.com/publishdrive (referral link)
• The Alliance of Independent Authors Forum - https://selfpubconnect.mn.co/spaces/12755709/about
• Draft2Digital Holiday Hours - https://authoremail.com/email/campaigns/fh356ebqjhb3c/web-version/lg0604x35fb97 
• Smashwords End of Year Sale - https://www.smashwords.com/shelves/promos
• My Smashwords Author Profile - https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/dalelroberts
• What Dale Roberts Learned from HOW TO WRITE A BOOK IN 48 HOURS - https://youtu.be/_VmxBpxp2Q4?si=MUgTFf2RNWvy0e6K
• Consulting Services - Pod Pro Author Coaching - https://www.theindyauthor.com/services---pod-pro-author-coaching.html
• Dibbly Create's Holiday Sale - https://DaleLinks.com/DibblyCreate.  Use coupon code Merryxmas20 for 20% off the annual pro plan (till Dec. 31, 2024).
• Lulu's Publish & Prosper Podcast - https://www.publishprosperpodcast.com/
• Virtual Assistant Services by Ava Fails - https://heyyoava.com/pricing/
• The Self-Publishing Hub - https://TheSelfPublishingHub.com 

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