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IndieReader has been providing professional book reviews to indie, hybrid and self-published authors–for almost 1/2 the price of our competition–since 2009. Our team of reviewers include working journalists, editors, librarians and published writers.

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A few words from IndieReader founder, Amy Edelman
When we launched IndieReader back in 2009, it was with the intent of trying to level the playing field for self, hybrid and small press published authors. I had been both traditionally published (by Simon + Schuster in 1997 and Crown in 2007) and self-published, and so was in a unique position to see the challenges with each. At that time there were no other companies that offered review services for indie authors, let alone distribution and marketing options. It was like a desert out there, and we made it our goal at IR to provide some much-needed relief.
Now over 13 years later we have reviewed thousands of indie titles. In that time we have also seen most of the negativity directed at self-publishing disappear–to the point where indie books regularly make the major bestseller lists (which we post weekly), win major literary awards (including our very own Discovery Awards), and sell hundreds of thousands of copies. Which means that the competition to write and publish a great book has only become greater–as today’s writers aren’t just competing with other indie authors; they’re competing with traditionally published ones, too.
And, now more than ever, IR knows exactly what it takes for an indie title to not just succeed but stand out from the pack. So what are you waiting for? Via our curated and ever-expanding range of services, let our team at IndieReader help you build visibility and credibility for your indie book!

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Author Knowledgebase

Advice from IR Approved Author Kamille Roach: “Give yourself loads of time and be savvy about where you spend your precious dollar.”
Pine Creek is a dark rural mystery set in the heart of New South Wales in the eighties. The disappearance of talented boy Alec exposes deep prejudices, fear and the secrets we keep.

My Top 10 Book Publicity Tips
By Jan Yager, Ph.D. There is so much to learn about book promotion and so much to cover, I wrote a book about it: How

Advice from IR Approved Author Bryan Cole: “Consistency is everything in a book.”
Krell and his companions are tasked with defending the town of Watford from the growing threat from the sea, while the consequences of his actions from the first book impact him in ways he did not expect.

Advice from IR Approved Author Keith Edward Vaughn: “After you decide how you want to distribute your book, begin designing and formatting immediately, because it takes forever.”
To save his business, druggy Los Angeles private investigator Ellis Dunaway searches for a missing smuggler who works for a vicious cartel.