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Author Update

Author Update

By: Thomas Umstattd Jr.
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Here’s what you can expect from Author Update:

Publishing News: Stay in the loop on what’s happening in the industry.
Advice That Matters: Learn how to make your book irresistible to readers.
Live Q&A: Bring your questions and get answers from Thomas Umstattd and Jonathan Shuerger.

© 2026 Author Update
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Episodes
  • Substack Breach! Author Information Compromised
    Feb 13 2026

    Plus the Super Bowl halftime show, Harper Collins quarterly report and how the Roman Empire somehow again influences publishing.

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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • Could OpenAI Own Your Book?
    Feb 7 2026

    Plus, Spotify goes to war with Amazon over book market shares while Thomas and Jonathan compare cozy fantasy to John Wick. Demon pigs, bacon; it's all here.

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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Ingram Goes To War With AI
    Jan 23 2026

    Come listen to the latest episode of Author Update for your latest dish of author news.

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    1 hr and 19 mins
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