Dale L. Roberts is a bestselling author, award-winning content creator, and trusted voice in the self-publishing space. With over 50 books and 43 literary awards to his name, he has built a thriving author business by doing exactly what this book teaches: building direct and lasting relationships with readers. As the founder of the Self-Publishing with Dale YouTube channels, with more than 123,000 subscribers combined, Dale has helped thousands of authors grow their platforms through ethical marketing, strong branding, and consistent action. From his early days struggling to get a dozen email subscribers to now reaching thousands each week, Dale shares his hard-won insights so indie authors can skip the guesswork and start making real progress. Whether you're starting from zero or scaling an existing list, his no-fluff approach to email marketing will help you connect with readers and grow a strong, author-driven business.