Advice from IR Approved Author Susan M. Reynolds: “Be patient with yourself and with the process, give yourself grace, and stay the course no matter how hard it gets!”

"While I Breathe" is the true story of how Susan, a first-time mother, and her baby fought together for survival. 

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IR Approved Author Roberta Hartling Gates Tells All About Her Book

Number 12 Rue Sainte-Catherine and Other Stories is a collection of stories focusing on Klaus Barbie, a mid-level Gestapo agent whose particular brand of charismatic evil allowed him to rule Lyon, France like a medieval tyrant. Yet this was only one chapter of his life.

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Advice from IR Approved Author JJ Osbun : “Promote each other’s work; it’s essential for indie success!”

"The Tiger and the Crane" is a poignant tale set in 19th-century China. In it, a wise crane challenges his animal village's fears by adopting an orphaned tiger cub. The story delves into themes of self-discovery, acceptance, and how nurture can profoundly shape nature.

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IR Approved Author Steve Johns on the Hardest Part of Being Indie: “Navigating the complexities of self-publishing can be challenging, especially when you’re unaware of the potential pitfalls or overlooked opportunities.”

FEARLESS: LEADERSHIP LESSONS AT THE CROSSROADS is a candid narrative of resilience, determination, and leadership in the face of unprecedented adversity. At its core, this book is about more than just surviving a crisis—it’s about thriving through it with unwavering authenticity and being fearless. 

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IRDA-Winning Author Jacqueline Boulden Tells All About Her Book

Family Ties Family Lies is about a woman who returns to her small hometown in upstate New York to care for her ailing mother. While poking around the attic of her childhood home, she finds a web of secrets left behind by her late father, changing everything she thought she knew about family.

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Advice from IRDA-Winning Author Mark Steven Porro: “Find the joy not only in the writing and editing but in the marketing as well. No matter how good your book is, you’ve got to get the word out.”

"A Cup of Tea on the Commode" is a beautiful testament to a son's love and devotion for his mother as he navigates her last years.

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Advice from IR Approved Author Ava Zacardi: “It’s a journey. Enjoy the ride. Be proud of what you’ve accomplished.”

Life is an art. A well-lived life is a masterpiece. Julia DeRosa, an artist at a crossroads, longs to fill the negative spaces in her life with new beginnings.

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IRDA-Winning Author SL Beaumont Tells All About Her Book

Mae Webster, immersed in the clandestine world of codebreaking at Bletchley Park, is recruited to help unveil a spy who’s on the brink of exposing Britain's most guarded secret: the cracking of the Enigma code. Rachel Talbot, a globetrotting photojournalist, ventures into the heart of a fractured Berlin in search of the Stasi officer whom her beloved grandmother Mae blames for betraying their family.

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Advice from IR Approved Author Mark Sabbas: “Follow your passion and calling at any cost, without fear of judgment, ridicule, or failure.”

Centered upon seventeen-year-old Samuel Helen who is among the first in a wave of “new youth” children born into a war-ravaged world with large, bright eyes and extraordinary psychic abilities, The Monarchs is an action-packed tale of adventure, romance, bravery, and spiritual transformation suitable for both teenagers and adults.

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