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9 Things to Consider Before Giving Up on Your Book | IndieReader
Originally posted 2/9/18 When indie authors come to me and ask “Should I just give up?” it’s hard to answer. Without knowing a lot of the history of the book or what the author has done, it’s a bit like trying to diagnose a patient you’ve never seen. There are, however, some tell-tale signs that […]
I'll Be Home... | IndieReader
Please note this is a reverse harem and the authors suggest you always read the foreword in their books. Contains some dark elements, mature situations, and is definitely intended for 18+. This is a standalone and if you're very good, the elves might even bring it sooner than Christmas.
Advice from IR Approved Author Mem Ferda: "While it is crucial to make room for life’s inevitable distractions, it is equally important to remain focused and avoid falling into the trap of procrastination." | IndieReader
HAPPYAGONY is a collection of poems based on my personal experiences, forming an autobiographical anthology. It features fifty poems, each beautifully matched with a corresponding illustration.
IR Approved Author Kristin Louise Duncombe: "The best part of being an indie author is not having to constantly wait around for permission to release your story into the world..." | IndieReader
OBJECT is about the sexual abuse of a young girl by an American diplomat, who was then protected by the United States government. The book explores the psychological impact of the abuse in real time, and the ripple effect for years thereafter in the author’s adult relationships.
The Best Ways for Self-Published Authors to Get Feedback | IndieReader
Originally posted 6/1/17 (*updated) These are good times for self-published authors (according to the *latest Bowker stats, there were 2.6 million books self-published in 2023!) The audience is growing, and the stereotypes are slowly going away. The market is giving all of us a chance to share our literature with the world. That’s when we […]
IR Approved Author Fred Gracely: "It’s hard to sell books, and it’s especially hard to sell books as an author with only one book." | IndieReader
Standing atop the rusty green dumpster behind his orphanage on the night of a full harvest moon, a lonely, abandoned teenage boy meets the beautiful, mysterious moon spirit girl who’s been haunting his dreams. When he reluctantly agrees to guard the magical Orb she’s fleeing with, the mischievous and powerful object turns his world upside down.
Advice from IR Approved Author Fiona Preston: "...wise up on investing, do it regularly, no matter if they have spare cents rather than dollars. That money will ultimately give a writer more control of their time and the freedom to luxuriate in writing." | IndieReader
It’s about Nicky, who as a child is closely bound to her restless parents, but is also wrestling with decisions they’ve made in the past and are making in the present. It interweaves two transformational years in her life: 1984 and the year 2000.
On Being Jewish Now | IndieReader
An intimate and hopeful collection of meaningful, smart, funny, sad, emotional, and inspiring essays from today’s authors and advocates about what it means to be Jewish, how life has changed since the attacks on October 7th, 2023, and the unique culture that brings this group together.
Advice from IR Approved Author K. I. S.: "PLAN! Don’t focus all your mental acuity on crafting your book and then bungle the publication and promotion stage. It’s very hard to have committed yourself so thoroughly to your ink and paper offspring, only to have it orphaned on the metaphorical shelves of booksellers’ platforms." | IndieReader
My debut novel is The Assays of Ata, the first of a trilogy. It’s an epic fantasy with strong sociopolitical elements driving the plot, as well as containing elements such as multiple POV, complex, relatable characters, and a more contemporary language style.
IR Approved Author Karin Adams Tells All About Her Book | IndieReader
Crush the blank page and your writer’s angst with my fun and practical writing-workshop-in-a-book. I guide you step by step through 70+ bite-sized activities that I use as an author and that I’ve tested with thousands in my in-person writing workshops.
You, Me, We: Why We All Need a Friend at Work | IndieReader
From a trio of authors, best friends, and leadership development consultants, Better Work Together is a book for leaders who want to improve—at leading, yes, but also at their lives. How so? By building deep, long-lasting relationships that set everybody up for success.
Advice from IR Approved Author Cindy Bonner: "As soon as you make the decision to indie publish, start making a plan for the marketing end. If you don’t have a website, get one. Ditto for social media." | IndieReader
Sarah Glasser has always been a good girl, striving for perfection in her life with husband, Adam, and their sons. A good mother: she volunteers at the school. A good wife: she runs their household precisely. When Adam comes home late from a business meeting, drunk and agitated, asking for a divorce, Sarah is shaken by thoughts of an unknown life altered from the one she has cultivated.
Timber | IndieReader
Timber is book FOUR of FOUR in the Hades series. This book contains scenes and content that may become triggering for some people and it is advised to proceed with caution. If you've got this far in the series, you're already well acquainted with the nature of the Hades plotline and can make your own educated guesses.