As much as I and other indie authors talk about scammers, there’s one positive note to it. Are you ready for it? What could possibly be positive about being the target of any scam? Well…it’s definitely the flattery for me.
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Reading and Refunding
So, there’s an issue going around where readers are buying books online off major platforms like Amazon, reading the entire book, and then requesting to return it for a full refund simply because they didn’t like it. Here’s my two cents on the topic.
Vanity vs. Hybrid
Depending on what you’ve heard in the past, these words either inspire hope or fear. That’s why I’m here to break down what they mean in the publishing industry and shed some light on the stigma behind both.
Don’t Sleep on Indie Publishers
Nothing feels better than holding a finished manuscript in your hand…or on your computer. So let’s take the next step to getting published! And I’m here to tell you that indie publishing may surprise you.
The Heir of Drymote
While honeymooning on my cruise, I had some time to sit back and relax with a shiny new book and, of course, it had to be a historical romance. Check out my review of Beth Fuller’s novel, The Heir of Drymote.
Family Secrets
Looking for a book with a lot of shocking twists? What about an antagonist that is true to the word and makes you want to reach through the pages to strangle them yourself? Look no further than Ellie Jay’s Family Secrets.
Life Interrupted
I had the pleasure of reading a powerful book of poems dedicated to the battle of a virtually invisible disease known as endometriosis. This book is called Life Interrupted by D. L. Heather.
Oh, Baubles
This one is called Oh, Baubles by Harmony Kent. It’s technically a novella which makes it a quick and easy read for anyone traveling for the holidays.
Navigating Negative Feedback
Have you ever gotten a less than great review on one of your stories? Well, I have, and let me tell you it’s not the best feeling in the world. After the initial shock of wondering how someone could find your story confusing, or with characters that lack growth, it turns into asking yourself if what they say is true.
The Visionary: A Tion Story
The newest addition to my indie book club is J.C. Gemmell’s book, The Visionary. This is a story that goes along with the author’s Tion series and had a lot of things to unpack.
Author Lauren Eason 