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A bestselling author and expert publishing consultant, Ally loves using her experience and insider knowledge of the book industry to lead serious authors toward publishing success. She has served small and “Big Five” publishers, including Simon & Schuster, where she acquired and edited books for the Touchstone and Fireside imprints. Her client list includes authors publishing with such companies as Simon & Schuster, Penguin Random House, Rodale Inc., Chronicle Books, Kaplan Publishing, Sunrise River Press, Sourcebooks, and Hay House, as well as independently published bestsellers. A Phi Beta Kappa graduate and Master of Arts in English and Creative Writing, Ally is the founder of The Writer’s Ally, through which she leads a diversified team ...more

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	The Way of the SEAL: Think Like an Elite Warrior to Lead and Succeed by Mark Divine (Goodreads Author), Allyson Edelhertz Machate, Allyson E. Machate (Goodreads Author) 3.93 avg rating — 2,590 ratings — published 2013 — 25 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Way of the Seal Journal by Mark Divine (Goodreads Author), Allyson Edelhertz Machate, Allyson E. Machate (Goodreads Author) 3.63 avg rating — 24 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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When it comes to the intricacies of the publishing process, Ally knows her stuff! She sits down with host Michael DeLon of Paperback Expert on the “Experts Speak” podcast to outline the journey of a book, from idea to page to published work. She understands that knowing when to publish a book—or even knowing whether or not publishing a book is the right step for you and your goals—is a learned art

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This Is How You Lose the Time War

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Gulp: Adventures on the Alimentary Canal

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Systems Champion: Simplify Business Processes, Unlock Team Potential & Achieve True Freedom

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I’m a fan of Emily Henry but this was especially great. The perfect balance of romance, heat, personal growth, mystery, and family drama.
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