IR Approved Jeff Konkol on his method: “One part planning, two parts writing, and three parts editing is my current blend.”

A group of teenage students, while exploring deep within the rainforest, barely survive an encounter with a wild boar.  In doing so, they discover that events have already been set into motion that threaten to destroy their entire civilization. 

Continue ReadingIR Approved Jeff Konkol on his method: “One part planning, two parts writing, and three parts editing is my current blend.”

Advice from IR Approved Author (and psychotherapist) Carolyn Geduld: “Think of writer’s block as being caused by hidden internal conflict…”

A mass shooting in a nursing home has ripple effects in a small university town in Indiana, immediately after and in the days, weeks, and months that follow.

Continue ReadingAdvice from IR Approved Author (and psychotherapist) Carolyn Geduld: “Think of writer’s block as being caused by hidden internal conflict…”

IR Approved Author Geoffrey M. Cooper Talks About “Forever”

"Forever" is the second Brad Parker and Karen Richmond medical thriller. Brad is enjoying a sabbatical in one of Harvard’s leading genomic engineering labs, focused on altering the human genome to meet challenges like treating cancer and increasing longevity. Then he’s interrupted by a surprise request from the FBI.

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Scout

SCOUT was first released as part of the Danger & Desire box set, but has been expanded for this edition. It contains no cliffhanger, no cheating, and a HEA guaranteed—come escape reality for a little while!

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Advice from IR Approved Author Emma Renault: “Write the story you want to tell, the story you’re passionate about.”

"Kaliko On The Shoals" is about a college-age lesbian working through sexual trauma and coming to terms with the contradictions of capitalism, told through the lens of her relationship with her long-term girlfriend.

Continue ReadingAdvice from IR Approved Author Emma Renault: “Write the story you want to tell, the story you’re passionate about.”

Advice from IR Approved Author Anne Marie Bennett: “Don’t try to do it alone!”

"Dragonflies at Night" is about two thirty-somethings: Savannah plans life celebrations; Ben is an international celebrity. On one level, it’s a tender, bright romance; but—like the subtitle says, this is not your average love story.

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