Advice from IR Approved Author ‘Deji Ayoade: “Don’t wait. Just do it.”

"Underground" is an inspirational memoir chronicling my unusual journey from childhood poverty in Nigeria to becoming a veterinary doctor, an American citizen, a U.S. Navy Sailor, a U.S. Air Force Officer, and a U.S. Space Force Guardian. It is a story about how the impossible became a reality.

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Advice from IR Approved Author Rosemarie Montefusco: “Find the balance between realizing your vision and reaching the reader.”

A prestigious old witch succumbs to what should be an easily treatable illness. Just before she dies, she instructs her grandniece, Araina, to deliver two spell books to an old friend.

Continue ReadingAdvice from IR Approved Author Rosemarie Montefusco: “Find the balance between realizing your vision and reaching the reader.”

Advice from IR Approved Author Jason Fisher: “I would tell them to trust their writing instincts; to believe in their story.”

When I met my wife, Mandi, I instinctively knew she was “the one.”  Her gregarious laugh.  Her charisma and humor. 

Continue ReadingAdvice from IR Approved Author Jason Fisher: “I would tell them to trust their writing instincts; to believe in their story.”

Advice from IR Approved Author Sandra L. Rostirolla: “Strangle the desire to go back and re-read what you’ve written until you’ve finished the first draft.”

Twelve-year-old Sam feels like his life is spiraling out of control. Ever since learning a secret, his once loving older brother, Ben, has become angry, causing extreme tension at home.

Continue ReadingAdvice from IR Approved Author Sandra L. Rostirolla: “Strangle the desire to go back and re-read what you’ve written until you’ve finished the first draft.”

Advice from IR Approved Author Christopher Hawkins: “Don’t be too afraid or too proud to ask for help. No one makes it in this business alone.”

Suburban Monsters is a collection of short stories themed around the horrors that might be lurking right next door.

Continue ReadingAdvice from IR Approved Author Christopher Hawkins: “Don’t be too afraid or too proud to ask for help. No one makes it in this business alone.”

Advice from IR Approved Author William Grant: “Don’t rush the process. Do your research and make sure your book is as ready as it can possibly be.”

Peter Hansen navigates the waters of his senior year of high school and parents crumbling marriage while falling for his new friend, Ryan.

Continue ReadingAdvice from IR Approved Author William Grant: “Don’t rush the process. Do your research and make sure your book is as ready as it can possibly be.”

Advice from IR Approved Author Michael Breen: “Don’t sweat the first draft. Realize you are going to revise and that’s a good thing!”

Ever the Night Road is a fantasy. Of a City of water and glass. Of drowned things and lost memories lying just below its surface. Of concrete slums, and a decaying Oracle Tower. And a deep underground.

Continue ReadingAdvice from IR Approved Author Michael Breen: “Don’t sweat the first draft. Realize you are going to revise and that’s a good thing!”

Advice from IR Approved Author Zack Duncan: “I’d suggest a “pre-release” to family and friends before you fully self-publish your novel. “

Earworms is a mystery thriller with a sci-fi twist about a missing girl, the makeshift detective tasked with finding her, and a secret device that allows its user to enter the memories of the suspect.

Continue ReadingAdvice from IR Approved Author Zack Duncan: “I’d suggest a “pre-release” to family and friends before you fully self-publish your novel. “