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March 5, 2026

Advice from IR Approved Author Gregory Lee: “Write from the heart. Be true to yourself.”

Gregory Lee's MY GOOD LIFE details an inspiring journey, demonstrates the ability to overcome adversity, and exhibits motivational storytelling.

February 26, 2026

Advice from IR Approved Author John Altamura: “Be persistent. Be confident. Accept rejection. Learn from others.”

John Altamura’s SEVEN YEARS IN CHICAGO: A Journey of Growth | Part I: Survival is an emotionally compelling exploration of love, regret, betrayals, grief, and human resilience amidst the chaos of it all.

February 26, 2026

5 FREE (and Awesome) Design Tools for Writers

As a self-published writer, you often find yourself in the shoes of a designer too. Here is a selection of less known apps and tools that will help you design and improve the looks of...

February 25, 2026

Advice from IR Approved Author Justin R. Pilar: “Write toward honesty, not trends. Readers respond to sincerity more than polish.”

The story of Justin R. Pilar's ECHOES IN EVERLY MANOR builds into a crescendo of emotion that palpably captures the depth of grief.

February 24, 2026

Advice from IR Approved Author Benjamin Branfman: “If you want to be a writer, then you need to put in a lot of effort. If that’s difficult, good! It’s supposed to be.”

Benjamin Branfman's GOODBYE, KILLER ROBOTS: Why Artificial Intelligence Won't Destroy Humanity is a clearly written polemic against AI doomsday scenarios with a novel perspective: that evolutionary theory, when applied to AI, shows why humans are...

February 20, 2026

Advice from IR Approved Author Sara Kelly: “Don’t rush past your own meaning-making.”

Sara Kelly's THE ADHD AWAKENING: A Woman's Guide to Thriving After Diagnosis is an invaluable companion guide and essential toolkit for women navigating late-diagnosis ADHD, as well as those who live and work alongside them.

February 19, 2026

Advice from IR Approved Author Allen Wolf: “Don’t just write what you think will sell. Write what sets your heart on fire.”

Allen Wolf’s THE SOUND OF VIOLET offers an emotionally sincere and thoughtfully crafted exploration of neurodiversity and existentialism, succeeding as both a tender romance and a poignant social reflection.

February 18, 2026

Advice from IR Approved Author Katie Walsh: “The publicity can be fun and not that scary! Something as simple as leaving free copies in Little Free Libraries and asking for a review if the mystery reader liked it!”

Katie Walsh’s FOLLOW YOU DOWN is a humorous romance colored with nostalgia and summer magic.

February 17, 2026

Advice from IR Approved Author James Bitter: “Write the book that you would want to read yourself, and you will have the best time of your life. Or, if you want to make money, write about dragons.”

Time traveling, love, romance, Artificial Intelligence, and science fiction fantasy come together in HIVE: A DYSTOPIAN TIME-TRAVEL THRILLER (MADDERS OF TIME BOOK 1) by DL Horton.