Advice from IR Approved Author Thomas Kudla: “Never devalue your writing…and while it seems like you’re climbing an uphill battle every day, there are readers out there who would love to read your writing.”

Waking Up at the Gates is an epiphanic poetic journey from the daily grind of the working world to the imaginative mindscapes of creative rebirth. This book guided me through a really difficult time in my life; I hope it can do the same for those who read it.

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Advice from IR Approved Author Jerry Schaefer: “When you think it’s finished, let someone edit it!”

From Patriarchy to Paradise, it’s about time, punctures the patriarchal balloon – it was just hot air! Even so, there’s still a disaster looming for us unless we choose Paradise. The author offers his own experience as proof positive that it’s possible.

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Advice from IR Approved Author Joan Donaldson: “You need a community of writers to read your work and encourage you along the path.”

Lizzie and William share their grief and renew their joy as they encourage community spirit in a utopian settlement.

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IR Approved Author Joan Fernandez Tells All About Her Book

This is the unacknowledged true story of Jo van Gogh's fervent quest to save Vincent’s art from obscurity. In the early twentieth century, as a timid widow—and sister-in-law of the famed painter—Jo van Gogh takes on the male-dominated art elite to prove that the hundreds of worthless paintings she inherited are world-class in order to ensure her young son will have an inheritance.

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Advice from IR Approved Author Karen Martin: “Love what you do.”

Four years after Cressida sought refuge in a timeless Minoan cave, the appearance of an unknown aunt spirals her into chaos. Childhood wounds resurface, compelling Cressida toward a crucial decision. Will she trade her newfound life for love and financial security? Inspired by dreams, she travels to Delphi seeking counsel from the Oracle, unaware of her pivotal role to save humanity from catastrophic misery.

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Overexposed

OVEREXPOSED is a full length standalone thrill romance with multiple love interests and a heroine on a mission. This is also a reverse harem novel, meaning the main female character does not have to choose. Of course, it also means the guys have to agree and well, that's part of the journey. The authors encourage you to always read the forewords in their books for more information.

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Advice from IR Approved Author Katherine Villyard: “We all come to writing from different places with different skill sets. Lean into yours!”

Abraham lied about his Jewish identity to attend an academy that didn’t allow Jews. His musical patron turned him into a vampire, thus earning Abraham the enmity of an ancient antisemite. Now Abraham is in modern New Jersey, married to a mortal woman. With everything he loves at risk, can he escape the rage of an ancient bigot?

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(Twice!) IR Approved Author Hal Emerson: “The best part of being an indie is the complete creative control. The hardest part is getting the word out to readers about the books!”

"Cicero James, Miracle Worker" is the story of a registered Miracle Worker living in San Francisco and his death during a routine Working job. Upon waking in the autopsy room of a morgue, Cicero James discovers that not only is he immortal but he is also the chief suspect in an illegal resurrection.

Continue Reading(Twice!) IR Approved Author Hal Emerson: “The best part of being an indie is the complete creative control. The hardest part is getting the word out to readers about the books!”

Advice from IR Approved Author Chuck Snearly: “Nothing else is as essential or important as perseverance.”

When a gravely injured stranger barges into his college classroom asking for help solving a ninety-year-old mystery, Professor Andrew Pickens doesn’t want to get involved. But as a former investigative reporter with detailed scholarly knowledge of Detroit’s violent past, Andrew is perfect for the job.

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Advice from IR Approved Author Samantha Vaive: ““It doesn’t matter what you write. It doesn’t matter if it’s good. Just get the words on the page.”

Mind-Body, Birth is a research-based, easy-to-understand, and inclusive guide designed to help you achieve your best birth.

Continue ReadingAdvice from IR Approved Author Samantha Vaive: ““It doesn’t matter what you write. It doesn’t matter if it’s good. Just get the words on the page.”

Advice from IR Approved Author Gregory Grosvenor: Trust your taste. Fortunately, my taste happens to be very bad, and it’s what I aspire to, darling!”

A slow-witted burglar hoping to rebuild his confidence travels to Vermont during the holiday season. It’s a romp of a novel about taking and giving. And giving some more.  

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