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IR Approved Author DC Mallery on DARKSIGHT

"Darksight" tells the story of a young deejay in New York -- Audra Carter -- with cortical blindness who reluctantly agrees to a radical medical procedure to restore her vision.

Advice from IR Approved Author Marc Berlin: “It may take ten years, but a good book will find an audience, eventually.”

Anxious loner looks for romance while battling an inner-city drug gang.

Advice from IR Approved Author Janice Coy: “Stay true to yourself, your story and what you’ve defined as success.”

A tragedy on their scuba dive boat sends Catalina Rodrigues and Bertie Clark into uncharted territory, questioning what they’ve always thought to be true and fostering an unlikely friendship. Will either trust the invitation to...

Understanding Audible: What Is It and Should You Be Using It?

by Dave Chesson Wondering if publishing audiobooks is worth the time and money? Well, audiobooks are one of the biggest new markets for authors and it’s a great time to jump in, especially if you...

Advice from IR Approved Author Michael Okon: “Write every day, and write what you love.”

Wes Rockville, a disgrace law-enforcement agent, gets one last chance to prove himself and save his career when he’s reassigned to a 232-year-old secret government, the Witches Protection Program.

IR Approved Author William Poe on his motivation: “Storytelling, having people respond to characters and become enthralled in the narrative, is its own reward.”

"Simon’s Mansion" is about a gay man in his thirties who returns to his rural hometown after leaving a religious cult, struggling with drug addiction and self-destructing right when his work in the film industry...

14 Creative Ideas for a Successful Pre-Order Campaign

As you create your book marketing plan, you may be thinking about doing a pre-order as a way of getting some early sales. But it takes more than just making your book available for a...

Advice from IR Approved Author Domenic Aversa: “Spend as much time learning about the publishing/marketing/selling side of the business as you do writing.”

  Corporate Undertaker: Business Lessons from the Dead and Dying received a 4+ star review, making it an IndieReader Approved title. Following find an interview with author Domenic Aversa. What is the name of the...

IR Approved Author Tom Blanton: “If I can do this [self publish], anyone can do it.”

On its face, "The Message in the Painted Rock" is the story of the hero journey of a couple of resourceful teenagers who are drawn by a weird old man into his quest for an...