Hitting the “Publish” button on KDP may be one of the most exciting moments of an indie writer’s experience. Far from being the end, this moment signals the new upcoming battle against marketing! Continue reading →
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The premise for this novel–a love affair, in which the woman leaves a man–came during a solitary drive from Athens, Georgia to South Florida. It’s a ten-hour drive and my GPS battery died an hour in, causing me to miss a turn. Continue reading →
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An ex-sergeant from Her Majesty’s 57th Regiment of Foot is asked to find two missing Scandinavian boys, and while searching for them is tracked and attacked by a vengeful Maori warrior out to execute men from the same regiment. Continue reading →
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“The Workplace Writer’s Process” covers the business communication skills no one teaches you in writing class—the practices that elevate your career and make you more effective in your job. Continue reading →
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“Just Where They Wanted To Be” is the story of my parents who, at age fifty-five, quit their jobs, sold their home, bought a sailboat and, for ten years, circumnavigated the globe. Continue reading →
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Steven, the first person narrator, discovers a man whom he refers to as M. Steven believes that M may be a genius, and together they begin a program of unusual activism against what they see as the wrong-headed aspects of their world. Continue reading →
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Akira Hamada, a beautiful Japanese geisha, failed at killing Kaito Mitsui two years ago—the same yakuza gang leader who destroyed her lover and forced her to become an assassin. Continue reading →
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A dead guy finds his purpose in life and must fight off a graveyard full of ghosts and an ancient evil in order to save his friends. Continue reading →
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IT IS ABOUT YOU… is a nonpartisan, plain-language guide to how government works and explains ways that you can have some influence over government’s impact on your life. Continue reading →
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Ape Mind, Old Mind, New Mind is a memoir by a psychiatrist who gradually discovers from his patient’s descriptions of their mental illnesses that human motivations have evolved over millions of years for productive engagement rather than competitive fitness. Continue reading →
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“Welcome to Sugarville”, a town where fantasy meets reality and visitors take journeys of the imagination into the unknown. J. J. Haas stuns and delights with this engaging collection of linked stories. Continue reading →
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Why Your Niche Category Can Make a (BIG) Difference in Your Sales (“Thriller” edition)
/0 Comments/in Tips /by IR StaffHitting the “Publish” button on KDP may be one of the most exciting moments of an indie writer’s experience. Far from being the end, this moment signals the new upcoming battle against marketing! Continue reading →
Dara Carr on her IR Approved ANGELA CRAY GETS REAL: “Broad City meets mystery novel.”
/0 Comments/in All About the Book, Guest Author, Interviews /by IR StaffUnemployed, twenty-something Angela Cray is back living with her no-nonsense mother in Phoenix. Continue reading →
Author M.A.N. on why people should read his IR Approved book, RUN: “To gain perspective with and empathize with victims of systemic racism, especially when it’s carried out by the police.”
/0 Comments/in All About the Book, Guest Author, Interviews /by IR StaffRUN is about two brothers, Jabari and Jaheem, who are forced to flee after barely surviving a police stop gone horribly awry. Continue reading →
Randy Niederman on THE MYTH OF LOVE: “The male character is based on my time working as a private investigator…The female lead character is based on a Russian woman I became friends with, who worked as a dominatrix.”
/0 Comments/in All About the Book, Guest Author, Tips /by IR StaffThe premise for this novel–a love affair, in which the woman leaves a man–came during a solitary drive from Athens, Georgia to South Florida. It’s a ten-hour drive and my GPS battery died an hour in, causing me to miss a turn. Continue reading →
Best Reviewed Books of September
/0 Comments/in Best Reviewed Books /by IR StaffSeptember Continue reading →
Wendy M. Wilson: “It’s a big world, so don’t worry if a few people hate [your book]. What do they know?”
/0 Comments/in All About the Book, Guest Author, Interviews /by IR StaffAn ex-sergeant from Her Majesty’s 57th Regiment of Foot is asked to find two missing Scandinavian boys, and while searching for them is tracked and attacked by a vengeful Maori warrior out to execute men from the same regiment. Continue reading →
3 Top Quick Wins to Boost Your Writing
/0 Comments/in Tips /by IR StaffA look at the top 3 quick wins to boost your writing. Continue reading →
Anne Janzer on her IRDA Winning Title “The Workplace Writer’s Process”
/0 Comments/in All About the Book, Guest Author, Interviews /by IR Staff“The Workplace Writer’s Process” covers the business communication skills no one teaches you in writing class—the practices that elevate your career and make you more effective in your job. Continue reading →
Ellen Sollinger Walker on her IR Approved Book “Just Where They Wanted To Be”
/0 Comments/in All About the Book, Guest Author, Interviews /by IR Staff“Just Where They Wanted To Be” is the story of my parents who, at age fifty-five, quit their jobs, sold their home, bought a sailboat and, for ten years, circumnavigated the globe. Continue reading →
Author EJ Kellett: “Every story has two sides, even the accepted ones.”
/0 Comments/in All About the Book, Guest Author, Interviews /by IR Staff“The Victory Perspective” is a story of the birth of humanity, and what came before. Continue reading →
Hiring A Book Marketing Company? Here’s Everything You Need to Know
/0 Comments/in Penny C. Sansevieri, Tips /by Penny SansevieriYou’ve considered hiring a book marketing company to help with your promotional efforts, but do you have all the necessary information? And…
Alex Tsiatsos on his IR Approved book, “M’s Celebrity”
/0 Comments/in All About the Book, Guest Author, Interviews /by IR StaffSteven, the first person narrator, discovers a man whom he refers to as M. Steven believes that M may be a genius, and together they begin a program of unusual activism against what they see as the wrong-headed aspects of their world. Continue reading →
Advice from IR Approved Kaylin McFarren: “Stay focused on why you’ve chosen to write and publish books.”
/0 Comments/in All About the Book, Guest Author, Interviews /by IR StaffAkira Hamada, a beautiful Japanese geisha, failed at killing Kaito Mitsui two years ago—the same yakuza gang leader who destroyed her lover and forced her to become an assassin. Continue reading →
8 Moments When You Swear You’ll Never Write Again
/5 Comments/in Tips /by IR StaffWhen the writing gets tough, the tough just keep writing! Continue reading →
Brian Corley’s on his IR Approved GHOST BULLY: “…you’re in the mood to watch something written by Tim Burton and Rick Linklater, but directed by Seth Rogen.”
/0 Comments/in All About the Book, Guest Author, Interviews /by IR StaffA dead guy finds his purpose in life and must fight off a graveyard full of ghosts and an ancient evil in order to save his friends. Continue reading →
IR Approved Author Deborah Cupples on her inspiration: “In 2017, America woke up. Enormous numbers of people began scrutinizing our government and speaking out thunderously.”
/0 Comments/in All About the Book, Guest Author, Interviews /by IR StaffIT IS ABOUT YOU… is a nonpartisan, plain-language guide to how government works and explains ways that you can have some influence over government’s impact on your life. Continue reading →
BEST REVIEWED BOOKS OF AUGUST
/0 Comments/in Best Reviewed Books /by IR StaffAugust Continue reading →
Advice from Author John V. Wylie: “The audience in your own head has to sustain you.”
/0 Comments/in All About the Book, Guest Author, Interviews /by IR StaffApe Mind, Old Mind, New Mind is a memoir by a psychiatrist who gradually discovers from his patient’s descriptions of their mental illnesses that human motivations have evolved over millions of years for productive engagement rather than competitive fitness. Continue reading →
J J Haas Talks about Taking Kurt Vonnegut’s Advice for his book “Welcome to Sugarville”
/0 Comments/in All About the Book, Guest Author, Interviews /by IR Staff“Welcome to Sugarville”, a town where fantasy meets reality and visitors take journeys of the imagination into the unknown. J. J. Haas stuns and delights with this engaging collection of linked stories. Continue reading →
7 Tips for Working (aka Writing) From Home
/2 Comments/in Tips /by Rachel Van DykenThe following seven tips can help you create a boundary between “home” and “office” work, as well as help with your time management. Continue reading →