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MOTORBIKES AND CAMELS

IR VERDICT: An engagingly honest and distinctly beautiful story, MOTORBIKES AND CAMELS will captivate reader's attention from the very first page. Written by Nejoud Al-Yagout, it's an easy read that uses a simplistic style of storytelling with...

GROUNDED: Leading Your Life with Intention

IR VERDICT: Nancy Dahl’s GROUNDED takes the reader through the steps, both personal and professional, that maximize achievement and fulfillment in life. Strengths of this clear, succinct book include attention to integrating the emotional and...

INVESTING IN MURDER

IR VERDICT: Author EJ Lister's protagonist Jayson L. Riley—the sole heir to his family's dynasty—uses complicated algorithms and his intuition to predict commodity losses and gains. The interactions among a host of charismatic characters in this cleverly written debut...

THE KINGS’ ASSASSIN

IR VERDICT: In the sweeping fantasy epic, THE KINGS’ ASSASSIN, a prodigal prince returns home to find his father and brothers dead and his kingdom in turmoil. His search for his family’s assassin takes him...

Bruce Roland on writing his IR Approved BLINDING FEAR: Family + friends…provided valuable suggestions… I couldn’t have done it without them.”

“Blinding Fear” is a psychological thriller that delves deeply into the the human psyche, exploring how individuals and groups of people respond when faced with potentially life-threatening events.

Advice from IR Approved Author Luisa Cloutier: “Write with your heart and soul, don’t ever give up, be persistent, passionate and give your best.”

I grew up poor in Naples, Italy, dreaming of one day going to America in search of a better life. But that dream came to an end when my mother suddenly died, leaving the responsibility...

IR Approved Author Joe Siple: “There’s enough bad news in the world today…this book is a chance to experience redemption, friendship, and affirmation of the beauty in life.” 

A 100 year-old man looking for a reason to live meets a 10 year-old boy with a terminal heart condition and a list of five things he wants to do before he dies. 

How does KDP Print Affect Indie Authors?

The main things indie authors should be aware have changed since CreateSpace and KDP Print officially merged — and what has stayed the same.

Wise Words From IR Approved Author Richard Snodgrass: “The work you do in this world and how you do it is a determinant and reflection of your character—and ultimately of your soul.”

"The Building", the first book of the Furnass Towers Trilogy, is the story of the well-intentioned but ill-conceived attempt to construct a high-rise building in the middle of a stricken mill town, and the effect...