IndieReader's Author Interviews

IndieReader's Author Interviews

Book cover featuring a vibrant painting of a tamarind tree with orange-red blossoms and green leaves set against a blue sky. The title, “When the Tamarind Tree Blooms,” showcases IR Approved Author Elaine Russell.

Advice from IR Approved Author Elaine Russel: “I belong to a small writing group, whose members help me a great deal with their comments on drafts, and I always use professional editors once and sometimes twice on drafts of a book.”

January 15, 2026

A white dove flies upward from an open birdcage, leaving feathers behind. The image features the book title A Vision of Hope: A Story of Redemption and Purpose by Andrew Drasen—a perfect read for those with a true love of reading.

Advice from IR Approved Author Andrew Drasen: “Addiction and incarceration are often talked about but rarely understood.”

January 14, 2026

A fierce woman in armor wields a glowing sword, surrounded by shadowy, menacing creatures in a city scene. Crafted with insight from professional editors, the text reads: Seven Days of Mercy for the Apostatic Priest by Z. Bennett Lorimer.

Advice from IR Approved Author Z. Bennett Lorimer: “serious writers need to be serious readers. Read widely and voraciously. The first step to writing any novel is to cultivate a love of reading them.”

January 13, 2026

Book cover for Marianne: A Sense and Sensibility Sequel by IR Approved Author Alice McVeigh. Features a classical painting of a young woman in a red shawl, highlighting her journey of connecting with other people, with review quotes above the title.

Advice from IR Approved Author Alice McVeigh: “Don’t change genres – and don’t bother to advertise your first book. Changing genres confuses your readers is the reason for the first.”

January 8, 2026

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

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