Advice from IR Approved Author Boshra Rasti: “Goals, Motivations, Conflicts. Every character, every scene, needs to expound on these three things.”

An eighteen-year-old against the algorithms; will those behind the algorithms get her before it’s too late?

Continue ReadingAdvice from IR Approved Author Boshra Rasti: “Goals, Motivations, Conflicts. Every character, every scene, needs to expound on these three things.”

IR Approved Author Rowan Helaine: “If you think you hate romance because it feels too formulaic and predictable, you should give this book a chance to change your mind.”

Brass Tabby is dark, although the banter adds an unexpected humorous undertone which propels it into the “Dark Comedy Romance” category.

Continue ReadingIR Approved Author Rowan Helaine: “If you think you hate romance because it feels too formulaic and predictable, you should give this book a chance to change your mind.”

IR Approved Author Charlie Suisman: “if you’d like some laughs from a cozy comedy with crazy characters, this is the book for you.”

There's a proposal afoot to change Arnold Falls' name (for a cash payout). Town memorabilia is going missing in the dark of night. And what is happening at the hospital? Something definitely not good.

Continue ReadingIR Approved Author Charlie Suisman: “if you’d like some laughs from a cozy comedy with crazy characters, this is the book for you.”

Taste

The last person on earth I want to be stranded with is Gianni Lupo. But thanks to the blizzard of the century, I’m trapped in a roadside motel room with that cocky bastard for two straight days.

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Advice from IR Approved Author David Thomas Kay: “Read other authors of all genres, nationalities, and religions.”

The S.O.S.I. is a historical fantasy thriller. The story of a cursed sword, religious conflict, Viking emigration, mystery, and romance.

Continue ReadingAdvice from IR Approved Author David Thomas Kay: “Read other authors of all genres, nationalities, and religions.”

IR Approved Author Thomas DeConna on when he decided to become an author: “I don’t think you get to decide.  The decision is made for you, and it’s made early on.”

The story reveals how men live with distances among them, how generations inspire, and how the human spirit endures.

Continue ReadingIR Approved Author Thomas DeConna on when he decided to become an author: “I don’t think you get to decide.  The decision is made for you, and it’s made early on.”

IR Approved Author Nicole Salter: “The hardest part [of being indie] is not making any money, but I’m used to that, and my children are super proud to have a mom who writes books.”

It's a memoir about trying to escape the frying pan - an unhappy childhood with an abusive, narcissistic mother and a permanently incarcerated father - and winding up in the fire: sex work, addiction, despair, and what seemed like redemption via a codependent and toxic marriage.

Continue ReadingIR Approved Author Nicole Salter: “The hardest part [of being indie] is not making any money, but I’m used to that, and my children are super proud to have a mom who writes books.”

Advice from IR Approved Author Mike Masse: “Write from your heart, and your passion.”

Andy Gets Angry follows the story of a boy (Andy) who’s encountering a series of events that cause him to react with anger. Andy learns how to use a simple breath technique to help him develop a response to his anger, as well as realizing that anger (like any emotion) is ok. 

Continue ReadingAdvice from IR Approved Author Mike Masse: “Write from your heart, and your passion.”