Read more about the article Advice 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 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. 

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Read more about the article 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.”

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.

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Read more about the article 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.”

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.

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Read more about the article 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.”

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.

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Read more about the article 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!”

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.

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

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.

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Read more about the article IR Approved Author Steve Hermanos on his Motivation: “I’m addicted to the challenge of writing novels people will enjoy.”

IR Approved Author Steve Hermanos on his Motivation: “I’m addicted to the challenge of writing novels people will enjoy.”

My quest was to write the most exciting baseball novel ever, and hope that it appeals to marginal baseball fans and non-fans.

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Read more about the article Advice from IR Approved Author C.J. Fournier: “When writing a scene, begin the action at the latest possible moment, and leave at the earliest possible moment.”

Advice from IR Approved Author C.J. Fournier: “When writing a scene, begin the action at the latest possible moment, and leave at the earliest possible moment.”

When struggling journalist Denny Durant starts asking questions about an accidental overdose at a Montreal strip club, he soon discovers the overdose was no accident.

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Read more about the article Advice from IR Approved Author John Righten: “Have faith in yourself and take comfort from the fact that trolls always look the part.”

Advice from IR Approved Author John Righten: “Have faith in yourself and take comfort from the fact that trolls always look the part.”

A man stands by the freshly dug grave of his daughter. Behind him, assassins steal into the graveyard. It’s time for the Englander to face those who took those he loved.

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