About Pressing Matters: The Book Publishing Podcast
Pressing Matters is your indie-author playbook—real talk on writing, publishing, and marketing with host Alyssa Walker of Harbor & Stone Press. Short, tactical episodes every Tuesday and deeper indie-author interviews every Friday. New drops at 5:00 a.m. on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube.
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Pressing Matters Podcast: The Book Publishing Podcast
How does a lawyer balance authorship and his legal practice?In this episode, we dive into what it's like to balance career, expectations, and life. If you've ever wondered how to balance a career and become a published author, this episode is for you.Our instagram: @pressingmatters_podcast
2 Dec 2025
The Strange Way My Entire Life Prepared Me to Write This Book (EP 03)
In this episode, we talk about the power of a portfolio career — and how every job, every side path, and every unexpected turn eventually shaped how Rooted in Silence came to life.
This is your behind-the-scenes look at how one nonlinear path turned into a novel… and then something much bigger.
Shoutouts:
@LovelyLeahMarie
@Crystellsreads
@Dees_book_adventures
26 Nov 2025
UNO REVERSE — Sheridan is BACK… but not how you’d expect (Mini-Sode01)
Sheridan is back — but this time, she’s holding the questions.
In this minisode, we flip the script and give you a quick, behind-the-scenes glimpse into Alyssa’s world as the author of Rooted in Silence. From what inspired the story to how it first came to life, this short “Uno Reverse” episode offers a taste of the journey before Friday’s deeper dive into the full author experience.
Think of this as your preview before we unravel the bigger story.
21 Nov 2025
The Cover That Changed Everything: Behind These Hidden Walls | K.D. Capener (EP 02)
In this episode of Pressing Matters, we’re joined by author K.D. Capener to discuss her novel Behind These Hidden Walls and the creative choices behind her cover art. From design decisions to the meaning behind each visual element, we explore the process that brought her vision to life.
Stay tuned for a behind-the-scenes look at the art that sets the tone for her story. ✨
14 Nov 2025
The Book Traditional Publishing Would Never Touch — How Sheridan Went Indie (EP 01)
Welcome to our first official Friday interview on Pressing Matters. Today, we sit down with Sheridan De La Cruz, the indie author behind Healthy Mommy, Happy Family — a book traditional publishing would never have made.Sheridan talks openly about:• why traditional publishers overlook unconventional books• how she created an interactive, wellness-centered resource for busy moms• the realities of balancing writing with family life• the surprising challenges she faced as a first-time author• why going indie gave her more freedom, creativity, and controlIf you’ve ever felt your book idea wasn’t “traditional” enough, this episode will inspire you to make it anyway.Somewhere in this episode, Sheridan reveals a secret code word.When you hear it, head to our Instagram post for this episode and comment the exact code word for your chance to be featured.Each week, one listener gets their handle highlighted in our:YouTube descriptionSpotify notesApple Podcast notesA little engagement boost straight to your page — just for tuning in.NEW EPISODES• Tuesdays: short tactical publishing episodes• Fridays: long-form indie author interviewsAll episodes drop at 5:00 a.m. MST.Subscribe to support indie authors and independent publishing.
11 Nov 2025
Pressing Matters — The Indie Publishing Revolution Begins
If you’ve ever wanted to peek behind the curtain of indie publishing, you’re in the right place. I’m A.M. Walker, author of Rooted in Silence and founder of Harbor & Stone Press. In this quick intro, I’ll tell you what Pressing Matters is all about — short Tuesday episodes for practical tips, long Friday interviews with real indie authors, and a whole lot of honesty about how to publish like the big guys (without the gatekeeping).
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