DAUFUSKIE ISLAND
IR VERDICT: DAUFUSKIE ISLAND gives readers a fantastical thrill ride through American history. Lovers of historical fiction will enjoy the St. John’s romp through revolutionary and Civil war era Georgia.…
BLACK BEAD
IR VERDICT: BLACK BEAD is a short and exhilarating adventure for an unlucky group of children in a unique and dangerous world.
SHADOW GAMES
IR VERDICT: SHADOW GAMES is an engaging science-fiction romp that gives a more nuanced portrayal of the cost of having preternatural abilities.
ONCE BROKEN
IR VERDICT: With a slight flavor to Nicholas Sparks' moving romance stories, ONCE BROKEN is an unforgettable read with wide audience appeal.
DIDN’T GET FRAZZLED
IR VERDICT: Entertaining and deftly navigating the steep slope of emotions, DIDN’T GET FRAZZLED is, at once, funny, gross, sarcastic, irreverent, and touching.
ANGEL INVESTING
IR VERDICT: ANGEL INVESTING is a must-read for both wealthy people in search of a new way to make their money work for them and for others, and entrepreneurs in…
SEARCHING FOR SITALA MATA
IR VERDICT: A compelling, though imperfectly-told, true story of one brave woman’s role in eradicating smallpox in India. SEARCHING FOR SITALA MATA is the true story of a remarkable woman…
BROKEN THINGS
IR VERDICT: BROKEN THINGS is a moving and thoughtful book about reconciliation and grace in the middle of brokenness and imperfection.
360 TO PARADISE
IR VERDICT: Despite a few editing errors, 360 TO PARADISE will give you a reading experience that goes beyond entertaining — you’ll most likely read it in one sitting, unable…
DARK CITY
IR VERDICT: DARK CITY is a gruesome and thrilling hard-boiled detective story following a retired cop, a sinister serial killer, and an even deeper mystery.
THE RIPPLES OF GUILT
IR VERDICT: A family saga of adversity and heartache, THE RIPPLES OF GUILT recalls a mother’s rough and tumble life without smoothing the edges.
THE TRAIN FROM OUTER SPACE
IR VERDICT: THE TRAIN FROM OUTER SPACE is a fun and exciting ride, chock-full of weird imagery and punctuated by some well-earned moments of true emotional weight.
COOK YOUR WAY TO LOVE & HARMONY
IR VERDICT: COOK YOUR WAY TO LOVE & HARMONY combines a nuanced appreciation of the delicate nature of familial relationships with an upbeat epicurean sensibility, creating a fast, easy, and…
UNFORGIVING
IR VERDICT: UNFORGIVING succeeds in portraying young Meho’s internal struggle as he grapples with the horrific atrocities he escaped when he was a child. His PTSD encroaches on his everyday…
Alaric Cabiling on being influenced by Edgar Allan Poe
"Insanity By Increments" is a modern interpretation of the old Gothic fiction template.
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.