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.

Pressing Matters: The Book Publishing Podcast
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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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11/11/2025
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Recent Episodes

December 5, 2025
Literature & the Law (EP 04)
<p>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</p>

December 2, 2025
The Strange Way My Entire Life Prepared Me to Write This Book (EP 03)
<p>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.</p><p>This is your behind-the-scenes look at how one nonlinear path turned into a novel… and then something much bigger.</p><p>Shoutouts:</p><p>@LovelyLeahMarie</p><p>@Crystellsreads</p><p>@Dees_book_adventures</p>

November 26, 2025
UNO REVERSE — Sheridan is BACK… but not how you’d expect (Mini-Sode01)
<p>Sheridan is back — but this time, she’s holding the questions.</p><p>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.</p><p>Think of this as your preview before we unravel the bigger story.</p>
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