IR Approved Author Kristin Louise Duncombe: “The best part of being an indie author is not having to constantly wait around for permission to release your story into the world…”
OBJECT is about the sexual abuse of a young girl by an American diplomat, who was then protected by the United States government. The book explores the psychological impact of the abuse in real time, and the ripple effect for years thereafter in the author’s adult relationships.
The Best Ways for Self-Published Authors to Get Feedback
Originally posted 6/1/17 (*updated) These are good times for self-published authors (according to the *latest Bowker stats, there were 2.6 million books self-published in 2023!) The audience is growing, and…
Hexed
From USA Today bestselling author Emily McIntire comes a dark and delicious fractured fairytale of The Little Mermaid.
IR Approved Author Fred Gracely: “It’s hard to sell books, and it’s especially hard to sell books as an author with only one book.”
Standing atop the rusty green dumpster behind his orphanage on the night of a full harvest moon, a lonely, abandoned teenage boy meets the beautiful, mysterious moon spirit girl who’s been haunting his dreams. When he reluctantly agrees to guard the magical Orb she’s fleeing with, the mischievous and powerful object turns his world upside down.
From Draft to Published: Your Book’s Final Chapter Awaits
"Handing over" your manuscript doesn't describe just a transfer of paperwork, it describes a change of mental state on the author's part.
Advice from IR Approved Author Fiona Preston: “…wise up on investing, do it regularly, no matter if they have spare cents rather than dollars. That money will ultimately give a writer more control of their time and the freedom to luxuriate in writing.”
It’s about Nicky, who as a child is closely bound to her restless parents, but is also wrestling with decisions they’ve made in the past and are making in the present. It interweaves two transformational years in her life: 1984 and the year 2000.
On Being Jewish Now
An intimate and hopeful collection of meaningful, smart, funny, sad, emotional, and inspiring essays from today’s authors and advocates about what it means to be Jewish, how life has changed since the attacks on October 7th, 2023, and the unique culture that brings this group together.
Apples Dipped in Gold
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Touch of Darkness and King of Battle and Blood comes the second in a mini-series of novellas based on the grisly world of Grimm fairy tales.
God of Malice (Deluxe Edition)
From USA Today bestselling author Rina Kent comes a new STANDALONE dark romance about a villain and his new obsession.
Advice from IR Approved Author K. I. S.: “PLAN! Don’t focus all your mental acuity on crafting your book and then bungle the publication and promotion stage. It’s very hard to have committed yourself so thoroughly to your ink and paper offspring, only to have it orphaned on the metaphorical shelves of booksellers’ platforms.”
My debut novel is The Assays of Ata, the first of a trilogy. It’s an epic fantasy with strong sociopolitical elements driving the plot, as well as containing elements such as multiple POV, complex, relatable characters, and a more contemporary language style.
Manuscripts in Word: Minefield Ahead!
A series of instructional posts by Ed Charlton, IR’s Publishing Services Manager
IR Approved Author Karin Adams Tells All About Her Book
Crush the blank page and your writer’s angst with my fun and practical writing-workshop-in-a-book. I guide you step by step through 70+ bite-sized activities that I use as an author and that I’ve tested with thousands in my in-person writing workshops.
You, Me, We: Why We All Need a Friend at Work
From a trio of authors, best friends, and leadership development consultants, Better Work Together is a book for leaders who want to improve—at leading, yes, but also at their lives. How so? By building deep, long-lasting relationships that set everybody up for success.
Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief Workbook
Written with warmth, sensitivity, and unique insight, you'll feel like you are sitting with David, having a conversation along your path to healing.
What He Doesn’t Know: Special Edition
What He Doesn't Know is an intoxicating love triangle with heart-stopping angst and unexpected turns that will leave you riveted.
The Striker (Deluxe Edition)
The first in a brand new series from #1 New York Times bestselling author Ana Huang.
IR Approved Author Joanne Howard Tells All About Her Book
An American boy comes of age in the last years of the British Raj; little does he know that his Indian servant holds the key to understanding the world—for better or worse.
Advice from IR Approved Author Cindy Bonner: “As soon as you make the decision to indie publish, start making a plan for the marketing end. If you don’t have a website, get one. Ditto for social media.”
Sarah Glasser has always been a good girl, striving for perfection in her life with husband, Adam, and their sons. A good mother: she volunteers at the school. A good wife: she runs their household precisely. When Adam comes home late from a business meeting, drunk and agitated, asking for a divorce, Sarah is shaken by thoughts of an unknown life altered from the one she has cultivated.
Manuscript Mastery: Essential Indie Author Insights 🔍
A series of instructional posts by Ed Charlton
Mine for a Moment
A brand new spicy, high-angst romance from Catharina Maura—the highly anticipated, standalone spin-off of the Windsors series.