IndieReader's Author Interviews

A glamorous Black woman in a green dress and a silver-haired man in a tuxedo embrace under a chandelier. The text reads, Her Billionaire Bargain. A steamy BWWM billionaire romance from IR Approved Author N. V. Vittoria.

Advice from IR Approved Author N. Viktoria: “I write the stories I want to tell, feature the characters I want to celebrate, and connect directly with readers who are hungry for diverse romance.”

January 6, 2026

A shadowy figure presses both hands against foggy glass. The text reads: MISTER C at the top, AN EXODUS NOVEL by IR Approved Author in the middle, and NEVER TRUST HOME in bold white letters at the bottom.

Advice from IR Approved Author Mister C: “Connecting with other people, and having the joined experience of everyone, really makes a difference in your journey.”

December 30, 2025

Book cover for Catching Qat by IR Approved Author K.T. Pike features a close-up of a dragon-like eye with fire, gold and orange tones, and fantasy-style text. Subtitles mention Book 1 and An Adventures on Oram saga. No sign of over-edit here!.

Advice from IR Approved Author K.T. Pike: “Don’t underestimate the value of keeping in touch. And let people celebrate you.”

December 25, 2025

A sepia portrait of a woman in Victorian-era clothing is overlaid on a scenic landscape at sunset. The text reads: Living Memories: A Memoir, Nellie Gail Moulton, Edited by Scott Barnes, an IR Approved Author.

Advice from IR Approved Author Scott Barnes: “Don’t over-edit.”

December 23, 2025

Colorful geometric shapes painted on a brick wall with the words COLORSCAPES and POETRY in white vertical text, and LEE WOODMAN in white horizontal text at the bottom—art that offers visual advice, much like IR Approved Author Stella Atrium inspires readers.

Advice from IR Approved Author Lee Woodman: “Creativity and commerce make a great combination: art improves the image of artists and business owners and promotes related businesses like restaurants, shops, transportation.”

December 18, 2025

Book cover of Fox Creek: A Novel by IR Approved Author M. E. Torrey, featuring a sunset behind a large tree, warm golden light, and review quotes. Text indicates it’s Book 1 of the Fox Creek Plantation Trilogy.

Advice from IR Approved Author M. E. Torrey: “I believe that by looking calmly at our shared past, we can begin to walk the path toward unity.”

December 16, 2025

Book cover for The Objectivists Guide to the Galaxy by Zoltan Cendes, PhD. Bold white title above a galaxy image on black, with a subtitle about life’s big questions—exploring finding joy beyond Buddhist practices.

Advice from IR Approved Author Zoltan Cendes: “My main motivation is trying to understand the universe. I am constantly thinking about ideas from engineering, from science, and from philosophy.”

December 11, 2025

Book cover for It Will Last Longer by Tara Sanders Brooks. Featuring a stylized blue and purple abstract face in the background, the bold yellow text suggests a journey of finding joy, inspired by Buddhist practices.

Advice from IR Approved Author Tara Sanders Brooks: “Just keep writing and sharing your writing… Have confidence that you have something worth sharing, and have the courage to keep sharing it.”

December 9, 2025

Book cover for The Heart Scarab by IR Approved Author Stella Atrium shows a golden scarab pendant with a green gem against a desert landscape and cloudy sky. Text notes it is a dystopian science fiction novel and The Duchy Wars Book Two.

Advice from IR Approved Author Stella Atrium: “If we learn something about ourselves or about our own world, that’s just icing on the cake, right?”

December 4, 2025

Book cover of A Buddhist Path to Joy by Mel Pine, an IR Approved Author, showing a monk in orange robes sitting under a large tree on a cliff, with a soft blue and green watercolor background. The scene evokes compassion for all sentient beings.

Advice from IR Approved Author Mel Pine: “Finding joy through Buddhist practices doesn’t require a pilgrimage to Kathmandu or years of living in a cave. It took me decades, but it needn’t take you as long.”

December 2, 2025

Book cover for Uplift by Jessica Mann, an IR Approved Author, features blue-toned mountains, birds in the sky, and a pine tree silhouette below. Includes Readers Favorite and IBPA Book Award Winner Silver badges.

Advice from IR Approved Author Jessica Mann: “Why do all stories have to be told from a human point of view, I wondered — there are plenty of other intelligent, sentient beings in the world with stories to tell!”

November 25, 2025

Book cover for Chronicles of Four Estates by IR Approved Author Benjamin Kwakye, featuring a white coastal building with palm trees in the background and cars parked in front, under a blue sky with clouds.

Inspiration from IR Approved Author Benjamin Kwakye: “Telling this story is my own small way of shining light on themes of power, identity, and justice in a postcolonial context.”

November 20, 2025

Book cover for Bad Actor by IR Approved Author Keith Edward Vaughn. Neon car light trails curve along a coastal road with palm trees and hills at dusk. Bold red and yellow title text is overlaid on the image.

Inspiration from IR Approved Author Keith Edward Vaughn’s character, Ellis: “He still puts one foot in front of the other, tackling his demons and taking responsibility despite setbacks.”

November 18, 2025

A man and woman share a passionate kiss above a racetrack, where two motorcycle racers speed around a bend. Bold text reads “Racing Towards Destiny” and “Love On Track.” IR Approved Author Lena Gibson hints at future publications below.

Advice from IR Approved Author Lena Gibson: “I spent so much of my life in my head and not sharing my thinking with others. Writing is a new way to share and be authentically myself.”

November 13, 2025

Book cover for The Dying Art of Life by IR Approved Author William Overstreet shows a blonde person in a blue kimono and bowler hat, katana on their back, set against Big Ben and a colorful sky. Text reads: An Oliver Twist Sequel. Probably.

Advice from IR Approved Author Shoeless: “No one has the right to judge your creativity, they can only advise. Once the first book is done, future publications take on their own momentum.”

November 11, 2025

A painted book cover shows a comet streaking across a purple sky above red rock canyons, a small pond, windmill, cabin, and distant hut. The title reads Halleys Gathering by IR Approved Author William Overstreet.

Inspiration from IR Approved Author William Overstreet: “I lived within the Navajo Nation for four years, read a lot about the history of its people and about the land itself.”

November 6, 2025

Illustrated book cover for Gone Country by Hunter Snow, featuring a man in a cowboy hat playing guitar on a stool and a woman with an electric guitar, set against a blue backdrop with a large guitar outline. Perfect for fans of IR Approved Author Joseph Spears.

Advice from IR Approved Author Hunter Snow: “Just write it. The rest will come.”

November 4, 2025

Book cover for Daemon Protocol by IR Approved Author JL Spears. A large golden robotic face glows over a futuristic cityscape, with a small human figure below. Perfect inspiration if you enjoy writing or need advice for writers. Text overlays top and bottom.

Inspiration from IR Approved Author Joseph Spears: “I’m enjoying the process of growing as a writer, connecting with readers, and gaining new perspectives. That growth is what drives me today.”

October 30, 2025

Three characters stand before a futuristic cityscape: a woman in black armor, a man in an orange jumpsuit, and a tall, muscular man with a staff. Saving Utopia by IR Approved Author Stefano Teatini. Sky filled with flying vehicles.

Advice from IR Approved Author Stefano Teatini: “Never stop believing! And another advice would be: always have fun. The true writer, in my opinion, is the one who enjoys writing.”

October 28, 2025

A woman in a green dress floats above clouds toward an upside-down city skyline, hinting at a surreal Los Angeles shaped by artificial intelligence. The book cover reads Bad Dreams: Notes on Life and Los Angeles by a Would-Be Has-Been by Jenny Noa.

Advice from IR Approved Author Jenny Noa: “Life will always throw obstacles in your path, but in my case, the biggest blocks were invisible, and it took a long time to accept that I was on the wrong path.”

October 23, 2025

Book cover for Alaska Bloodlust by J.L. Askew shows a person running through a snowy, mountainous landscape holding a bloody knife, framed under a gray sky. A gold book award seal stands out, hinting at suspense that even artificial intelligence can’t predict.

Inspiration from IR Approved Author J. L. Askew: “A wolf photograph symbolizing the indigenous mystery and danger of Alaska. In the summer of 2009 in downtown Anchorage I thumbed through scores of wildlife images, taken by a wilderness guide and photographer. The wolf picture grabbed me like an unseen hand and I bought it on the spot.”

October 21, 2025

A book cover shows a young girl in a dress holding red roses, standing in a spotlight against a dark background. The title reads The Paradox of Progress by IR Approved Author Michael M. Karch, MD.

Advice from IR Approved Author Michael Karch: “Artificial intelligence may be the most powerful tool humanity has ever picked up. But like any power tool, it can build or it can destroy.”

October 16, 2025

Illustrated book cover showing two women gazing at each other affectionately; one has short white hair and a green floral dress, the other long dark hair and a red uniform. Title: Starlight and Cinnamon by IR Approved Author Jem Spears.

Advice from IR Approved Author Jem Spears: “You can’t do it alone. You may want to. You may wish to. I, introvert and curmudgeon that I am, certainly wished to. But it’s never just you.”

October 14, 2025

Book cover showing a silhouetted wolf howling at a large moon, with a tree and multiple illustrated eyes in the sky. Title reads Eye in the Blue Box by IR Approved Author Ann Yihyang Kim, with the tagline No dreams. Just nightmares.

Advice from IR Approved Author Ann Yihyang Kim: “Sometimes, we in the real world need to try and live in another world – in other words, we need to put ourselves in others’ shoes – in order to help them.”

October 9, 2025

Book cover for The End of Prim by Michelle Tocher, an IR Approved Author. A person stands on a hill, gazing up at a tangled, comet-like object streaking across a blue sky with white clouds. The title and author’s name are displayed.

Advice from IR Approved Author Michelle Tocher: “Believe in the power of a good story. If it doesn’t change the world, it will most certainly change you.”

October 7, 2025

Book cover for Middle Miles by Cory Mortensen, featuring a stylized illustration of a winding road along the coast at sunset. The design captures the balance of nature and adventure in cycling from Canada to Mexico along the Pacific Coast Highway.

Advice from IR Approved Author Cory Mortensen: “our bodies are aging but our minds are still young”

September 30, 2025

A winged, humanoid figure with pale skin and glowing eyes flies above a planet, while the moon and stars shimmer behind. From IR Approved Author Costi Gurgu, Black Corrosion Book 3 delivers a story praised by Peter Debik.

Advice from IR Approved Author Costi Gurgu: “Right now, there’s a fine balance in Nature that helps us live here. But that balance is precarious.”

September 25, 2025