The Best Self-Published Books of 2016
Our top reviewed books of 2016 compiled for your reading pleasure!
Brendan Le Grange on writing “an action-packed, edge-of-your-seat adventure”
It’s a good old-fashioned treasure hunting adventure.
Roseanne Cheng on making people think beyond their own social media profiles
"Edge the Bare Garden" opens up important conversation in the home about digital citizenship.
Sue Star on writing a fun story on legalized recreational weed
A fun glimpse of Boulder, Colorado and one quirky family who lives there.
Ted Neill on bearing witness to the violent conflicts that take place as a result of religious belief
Faith, religion, godliness - these things have caused more pain, suffering, and death than all the plagues of history combined
“Hollywood Dirt”: The Movie
Following in the footsteps of other indies-turned- movies "Hollywood Dirt", the indie bestseller has been green-lit for film production
Want Michael Kors’ Pineapple Upside Down Cake Recipe?
God’s Love We Deliver, NYC's leading provider of meals to people who are too sick to cook for themselves, recently launched their first-ever (indie-pubbed) cookbook.
Kaylin McFarren on her IRDA Winning “Banished Threads”
A valuable art collection disappears turning a treasure-hunting duo into crime-stopping sleuths willing to risk their lives to vindicate family members.
J.G. Zymbalist on “Song of the Oceanides” and the influence of Lost In Space
Much of the story comes from idea books I've been keeping since childhood when I had a bout with depression.
Stephanie Bond on why she credits her success with self-publishing to the hard-knocks she got when she pubbed “traditionally”
Author of over seventy mystery and romance novels, plus a Hallmark Channel movie based on one of her titles.
David Zindell Tells the Story of Our Generation in “Splendor”
We are stardust; we are golden; and we’ve got to get ourselves back to the garden.
Rod Bremer on allowing methods of educating to catch up to our brain’s learning capacity
I wanted to distill into an easy-to-follow procedure the elements necessary for optimal learning.
Patrick Jones on his IRDA Winning “Hector’s Heroic Day”
The story about a boy whose admiration for all kinds of heroes leads him on an adventure to become one.
Book Trailer: The Sweet Adventures of Henry P. Twist
The trailer is voiced by award-winning actor Jim Dale, who is also known as the voice behind Harry Potter.
Terry John Barto on his IRDA Winning “Nickerbacher, the Funniest Dragon”
Once upon a time, a young dragon named Nickerbacher stood guard for Princess Gwendolyn in a tall tower because his papa told him to.
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Rachel Straub Discusses “Weight Training Without Injury”
Read about the 1st place winner in the non-fiction category in the 2016 IRDA's,
Terah Edun Talk to IR About Writing Strong Female Protagonists, Being Brave + Living in South Sudan
Author of eleven YA Fantasy titles and a New York Times + USA Today bestseller
“So why does everyone seem to think the e-book is dead? …because the authors whose ebooks are flourishing are self-published.”
Booktrope Closing Leaves Authors Hanging, Stealing Books in the Age of Self-Pubbing, 8 things booksellers want self-pubbed authors to know + more in this week's round-up
Deborah Bladon Talks about the Easiest (+ Hardest) Parts of Self-Pubbing
The NYT and USA Today bestselling author has written 32 novellas (parts of serials) and four stand alone books.
John Gaiserich Talks About “The Prelapsarians”
It's a novel that offers a complete reading experience, with ample quantities of both visceral action and character intimacy.
Julia G. Fox on “And Then There Were Three: Sixty-Seven Letters to Sasha”
When gay marriage was legalized in the United States on June 26, 2015, it appeared as though the last major hurdle for LGBT rights was finally overcome. While this is a major milestone in the journey for equal rights, there is still a long way to go before global tolerance can be achieved.
Hank Quense Talks about “Moxie’s Decision”
There are two reasons why someone should read this book. The first is entertainment. The book is filled with satire and humor. The second is a need to escape from the harsh reality of the modern world. Take a mental health break!