IRDA Winning Author Mark L . Lloyd on the hardest part of being indie: “Working a full-time job while being a full-time writer.”
There are perils to being immortal, this is one such parable.
IRDA Winning Author Hilary Grosskopf: “…creating is always possible and always fulfilling.”
Awake Ethics illustrates how ten ethical principles, when put into practice with individual and team exercises, enable you to make human-centered progress at work and build meaningful connections with others.
Advice from IRDA Winner Olivia Rana: “Perseverance is the key!”
Elastic Girl is loosely based on true events. It is set in India and tells the story of a young girl called Muthu Tikaram, who is sold to the circus by her family.
IRDA Winning Author Kimberly Faith: “I believe hope for humanity is trapped in the hearts of women.”
The basic premise of the book is based on the question “Is the Glass Ceiling Also a Mirror?”
IRDA Author Kitty Cook: “I learned everything I know about being an indie from Instagram.”
To combat the stress of her Millennial life, Vanessa Brown steals experimental sleeping pills from work—and accidentally starts a mind-meld love affair with her coworker in their shared dreams.
Advice from IRDA Winning Author Mike Mizrahi: “Keep writing, even when it feels like nobody is reading.”
A battle-weary Confederate private combs a Virginia battlefield and discovers a gold case containing the image of a little girl.
IRDA Winning Author Joel Manners on his book: “If you think Ocean’s Eleven would be improved by some swords and magic, this book’s for you.”
When an audacious burglary goes spectacularly right, Wyn expects her young life to change for the better. Glorious infamy and the respect and adulation of her underworld brethren will, at least, buy her a few drinks, and just might convince the other thieving vermin to keep their knives to themselves for a while.
Perfect Failure: 10 Tips to Help You Market Better, Write Better, Sell More & Stay Sane
Writing isn't about the finish line. It's about the race itself. Enjoy the journey. Stop thinking about the end. And get to writing the beginning…
IRDA Winning Author Nicole Taylor: “I wrote this book to help people find their way back to themselves.”
"A Joyful Pause" is about coming home to yourself. Work has shifting demands, home life is busy, and the world around us is changing at an unparalleled speed.
Advice from IRDA Winner Samantha Connor: “Have Beta readers that you trust and listen to their feedback.”
For popular food-blogger Kendall Gibbons, September 12th should be the single most important day of her career.
Advice from IRDA Winning Author Robert DeBard: “Seek out networks of other independent writers for feedback and support.”
THE GIFT OF SIGNIFICANCE is the amazing true story of the impact combat in World War II had on a Wisconsin farm boy who went from being a football star destined to run for the Wisconsin Badgers to being trained to kill the enemy by British commandos within the same year.
Best Reviewed Books for May
DELPHYS RISING by Kip Koelsch Genre: Mystery/Thriller IR Verdict: While Kip Koelsch’s novel DELPHYS RISING, the follow up to Wendall’s Lullaby, is not the first fictional exploration on the allure of…
Jacquelyn Middleton on her IRDA Winning Title: “My books are character and relationship-driven stories about people dealing with the triumphs and disasters we all experience.”
IRDA Winner "London, Can You Wait?" is a passionate tale of secrets, loss, and ambition unfolding in London, Dublin, and New York.
Advice from IR Approved Author R. Scott Boyer: “…learn the business of publishing and marketing, not just creative writing.”
When sixteen-year-old Bobby Ether is abducted and brought to the secluded Jade Academy in Tibet, monks teach him and other special students how to tap into their Anima—the universal energy that connects all living things.
IR Approved Author David Sklar: “ATLAS OF MEN asks us to consider how much control we have over the decisions that will guide our life.”
ATLAS OF MEN is about five young men coming of age at an elite New England prep school who unknowingly participate in a research study to identify those students who are most promising for future leadership based upon an analysis of their physical characteristics from nude photographs.
Advice for IR Approved Author Katia Vlachos: “Focus on your audience and get feedback early and often.”
Wherever you are on your expat journey, there is something for you in this book – whether it’s understanding the key principles you need to keep in mind when leading a global life
IR Approved Author Bill Kennedy: “If you’re looking for a different kind of electricity to plug into…far away from our pervasive social media world, my book provides an answer for that escape.”
Putting The Outside Inside Kids highlights the importance of introducing children to nature.
IR Approved Author Douglas Bari: “I wanted abused people to know there’s a way out.”
Thirteen year-old Tim is an angry kid who has nothing going for him.
IR Approved Author Doretta Wildes: “With endings, as with desserts, one is enough.”
BEYOND CONFUSION is a very accessible literary mystery set in a fictional quarry town: Swannboro, Connecticut.
How Book Pricing is a Powerful Strategy to Sell More Books
Pricing your book to sell is something many authors struggle with. However, having the right price makes it easier for your target readers to find (and buy) your book. With this in mind, it’s important to spend some time researching pricing and getting it right.
Kevin Turner on his IR Approved Book
The book is a tribute to the artist, a Royal Canadian Academy Artist by the name of Winchell Price.
Jamhuri, Njambi & Fighting Zombies
IR Verdict: JAMHURI, NJAMBI AND FIGHTING ZOMBIES by Ted Neill weaves fairy tales, theology and mythology with hints of today’s technology and social media. While some of the verbiage may be…