Wise Words From IR Approved Author Richard Snodgrass: “The work you do in this world and how you do it is a determinant and reflection of your character—and ultimately of your soul.”

"The Building", the first book of the Furnass Towers Trilogy, is the story of the well-intentioned but ill-conceived attempt to construct a high-rise building in the middle of a stricken mill town, and the effect the project has on the town and the men and women who work on it.

Continue ReadingWise Words From IR Approved Author Richard Snodgrass: “The work you do in this world and how you do it is a determinant and reflection of your character—and ultimately of your soul.”

Advice for IR Approved Author Diane de Simone: “Write without any expectation of any return on your investment!! Leave it to the gods! To mystery!”

Have you noticed that if you mention ETs you get a smirk or a raised eyebrow? Why? Have you ever thought that’s the way government wants you to respond? That you’ve been programmed? 

Continue ReadingAdvice for IR Approved Author Diane de Simone: “Write without any expectation of any return on your investment!! Leave it to the gods! To mystery!”

Advice from IR Approved Author David Gittlin: “Learn the basics of creating compelling characters and plots from established, professional writers.” 

The year is 2038. Earth’s biosphere is on the brink of destruction from the effects of global warming and pollution.

Continue ReadingAdvice from IR Approved Author David Gittlin: “Learn the basics of creating compelling characters and plots from established, professional writers.” 

Advice from IR Approved Author Sarah Mendivel: “Passion and creativity are admirable, but they won’t be enough to sit at the big kid’s table.”

"Sam's Theory" is a YA empowerment novel about a teen healing from trauma.

Continue ReadingAdvice from IR Approved Author Sarah Mendivel: “Passion and creativity are admirable, but they won’t be enough to sit at the big kid’s table.”

IR Approved Author Vincent Hunanyan on his advice to fellow indies: “Persevere”

The book consists of short stories derived from the author's life, growing up with older brothers and a single-mom, and his transition from childhood to adulthood in an environment of alcoholism, violence, loss and war.  


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Advice from IR Approved Author RD Meyer: “Remember that even Harry Potter was rejected by nearly a dozen publishers.”

Mike Faulkner wants to kill God.  No, he doesn't want to convince less people to believe; he wants to confront the deity Himself and watch Him die.

Continue ReadingAdvice from IR Approved Author RD Meyer: “Remember that even Harry Potter was rejected by nearly a dozen publishers.”

Author Janice Coy: “The best part about being an indie author is that I’m able to write the stories that interest me on my timetable.”

Ruby’s nose for news is twitching. As a hard-charging investigative reporter, it’s served her well in the past. But this time, will her penchant for discovering the truth do more harm than good?

Continue ReadingAuthor Janice Coy: “The best part about being an indie author is that I’m able to write the stories that interest me on my timetable.”