# #388 – Sustaining a Long-Term Career in Self-Publishing with Rachel Amphlett

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Podcast: [Kobo Writing Life Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/kobo-writing-life-podcast-737430)
Published: 2026-02-03T15:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode, we are joined by USA Today best-selling and internationally acclaimed author Rachel Amphlett, whose mystery and thriller titles include those in the Detective Kay Hunter series , the Detective Mark Turpin series , and more. Rachel is the full-time author of over 40 books and counting, and currently leads a nomadic life, writing wherever she goes! The latest title in her beloved Kay Hunter series, What Evil Hides , is publishing February 9th 2026. We had such a wonderful time talking to Rachel about getting her start as an indie author, how she runs her author business, accidentally becoming a registered private investigator, her new book, What Evil Hides , and much more. To learn more, visit Rachel's website and check out Rachel's books on Kobo .

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