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First Place IRDA Winner Cynthia Reeves: "When I was very young...I used to hunt and peck these tales on my mother’s old manual Remington typewriter, imagining that I was a writer." | IndieReader
Set against the haunting beauty and brutal extremes of the Arctic, The Last Whaler is a gripping tale of survival, love, and loss. The novel follows Tor Handeland, a beluga whaler, and his wife, Astrid, a botanist specializing in Arctic flora, who are stranded during the dark season of 1937-38 at his remote whaling station on Svalbard.
IRDA Winners Lisa Peachey and Carol Elizabeth Long Tell All About Their Book | IndieReader
When Lisa’s beloved dog Miley passed, the world became a cold and dark place overnight - not just for her, but for her husband Dene and their dog Sprout. That all changed when animal communicator Carol Elizabeth Long entered their lives and opened the door to something extraordinary.
Author Katherine Koch Tells All About Her IRDA Winning Book | IndieReader
The Sower of Black Field: Inspired by the True Story of an American in Nazi Germany was the winner in the Religion (Fiction) category of the 2025 IndieReader Discovery Awards, where undiscovered talent meets people with the power to make a difference. Following find an interview with author Katherine Koch. I am so proud to […]
IRDA Winning Author + Photographer Geir Jordahl: "My dream since childhood has been to be an explorer. Books represent this journey." | IndieReader
“The Endless Sphere of Time” is about the stories we make in our passing—images of moments in the sphere of time that connect to everything. Our world is round. Eyes, earth, sun, moon—all round, all connected.
IRDA Winning Author Danila Botha Tells All About Her Book(s) | IndieReader
It’s a collection of thirty- two short stories about women and identity, artistic, cultural, and where they fit into the world. There are lots of stories about Jewish identity, intergenerational trauma, relationships, friendships, community expectations, what it means to be an artist. It runs the gamut. I would say the stories are intimate, honest and hopefully relatable.
IRDA Winning Author Melissa K. Magner on her Motivation: "Love of the craft. I started writing because I loved it, and I still write because I love it." | IndieReader
Of the Sun and Sea follows a grieving young woman who comes into possession of an otherworldly power and finds herself implicated in the plight of another realm—one which forces her to overcome darkness both around and within her.
IRDA Winners Susan Rogers and John Roosen on Going Traditional: "They’d have to have a pretty good reason and plan of what they would do for our works. Why? We have spent 3 years learning how to do all the tasks and have been very successful." | IndieReader
Ric Peters and Elaina Williams escape to the breathtaking wilderness of Tasmania, Australia seeking tranquility in its breathtaking landscape. But their dream of an idyllic retreat is shattered on the notorious Devil’s Island, where a dark underbelly of corruption lurks. As they stumble upon a chilling operation—trafficking in innocent lives—they are thrust into a deadly game of cat and mouse.
IRDA Winning Author John Blossom: "I write for the excitement of experiencing playful creative ideas that turn into obsession over contributing something worthwhile to the American canon." | IndieReader
The shamanistic dreams of Mahina Moemoea, a native Hawaiian teenager living on a ranch in Waimea, were passed down to her on the maternal side of her influential family. Her dreams are compelling but so are the risks of harnessing their energy
IRDA Winning Author David Griffiths: "The best part is knowing it’s cool to be “indie” (like most of the best rock bands). | IndieReader
In search for answers after his mother’s tragic death, a grieving teenage boy discovers his gift of communing with the dead – or so he believes. But as he starts to hear voices in his head and uncovers the ulterior motives of his uncle, a celebrity medium, he must confront the possibility that they are no more than a spiral into hereditary madness.
Hustler(r)50 | IndieReader
For 50 years, HUSTLER Magazine has been a cultural force—provocative, unconventional, and always pushing the conversation forward. HUSTLER®50: 50 Years of Freedom is a visually stunning coffee table book that takes readers through the magazine’s rich history, showcasing its most talked-about moments, groundbreaking photography, and unwavering commitment to free speech.
IR Approved Author Peter Hargraves on the Best and Worst parts of being Indie: "The best: I get to write exactly what I want. The worst: having to market my work." | IndieReader
In a far future of reduced human presence two fairly ordinary people are forced by their circumstances to do difficult things to survive including consorting with a race of genetically engineered cougars which many humans fear.
Advice from Multiple IR Approved Author Stella Atrium: "Count the cost, both in time sacrifice and investment of money. Be certain that you and your family can afford the roller-coaster path of a vanity project." | IndieReader
A rewarding travelogue through a richly drawn world, this arresting series-starter invites new readers into the world of tribes on Dolvia with an enticing hook.
IT'S TRUE! People DO Judge Books by their Covers! | IndieReader
By Penny C. Sansevieri, Founder and CEO of Author Marketing Experts, Inc., is a bestselling author and internationally recognized book marketing and media relations expert. You can’t go anywhere without hearing about a movie or television show getting a reboot. An update breathes new life into the work, and this isn’t only limited to the […]
IR Approved Author Brian Silbert on his Inspiration: "It was my mom for sure. And while I didn’t quite understand it before, now, as a parent myself I certainly do." | IndieReader
Fifth-grader Berticus exists at the collision point of homework, tests, bullies, first crush and the pressure from The Perfect Student—not a pretty sight, but a funny one.
Advice from IR Approved Author Ryan McDermott: "Write for the joy or healing it brings you. Whether or not you plan to publish, the process should be meaningful." | IndieReader
Downriver emerged as a cathartic response to my combat tour in Iraq, the financial collapse following the Lehman Brothers bankruptcy, and the personal unraveling that ensued. It’s an exploration of what truly matters in life, and the process of writing it over fifteen years became my way home.
Advice from IR Approved Author Robert Walker" "Listen to your heart while you are writing. Mine will generally tell me when I’m on the right track, and when I’ve gotten lost." | IndieReader
Two Crowns,Three Blades is the second book in The Legend of Baelon series. It’s the sequel to Six Moons, Seven Gods, a medieval fantasy adventure about a kingdom in turmoil and the struggle between good and evil to control it.
Advice from IR Approved Author Kip Cassino: "Learn how to market, or find a partner who does." | IndieReader
There were plans for using nuclear weapons in Vietnam, and soldiers were actually trained for the mission. "Operation Tollbooth" depicts a nuclear strike on the Ho Chi Minh Trail that might have taken place, through the eyes of a young Army lieutenant caught up in the event.