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February 13, 2023

Advice from IR Approved Author Christopher Hawkins: “Don’t be too afraid or too proud to ask for help. No one makes it in this business alone.”

Suburban Monsters is a collection of short stories themed around the horrors that might be lurking right next door.

February 10, 2023

IR Approved Author RG Shacklett Tells All About His Book

The book takes place in an alternative historical timeline in which the Native Americans infected European explorers with smallpox, rather than the other way around. 

February 9, 2023

How to Write an Optimized and High-Converting Book Description

If you’re a writer, you’ve wondered: do book descriptions matter? How many readers pick up your book and factor the description into their purchase decision? I’m here to tell you: enough.

February 9, 2023

Advice from IR Approved Author William Grant: “Don’t rush the process. Do your research and make sure your book is as ready as it can possibly be.”

Peter Hansen navigates the waters of his senior year of high school and parents crumbling marriage while falling for his new friend, Ryan.

February 8, 2023

Advice from IR Approved Author Michael Breen: “Don’t sweat the first draft. Realize you are going to revise and that’s a good thing!”

Ever the Night Road is a fantasy. Of a City of water and glass. Of drowned things and lost memories lying just below its surface. Of concrete slums, and a decaying Oracle Tower. And a...

February 7, 2023

Advice from IR Approved Author Zack Duncan: “I’d suggest a “pre-release” to family and friends before you fully self-publish your novel. “

Earworms is a mystery thriller with a sci-fi twist about a missing girl, the makeshift detective tasked with finding her, and a secret device that allows its user to enter the memories of the suspect.

February 6, 2023

IR Approved Author Steve Hermanos on his Motivation: “I’m addicted to the challenge of writing novels people will enjoy.”

My quest was to write the most exciting baseball novel ever, and hope that it appeals to marginal baseball fans and non-fans.

February 3, 2023

Advice from IR Approved Author C.J. Fournier: “When writing a scene, begin the action at the latest possible moment, and leave at the earliest possible moment.”

When struggling journalist Denny Durant starts asking questions about an accidental overdose at a Montreal strip club, he soon discovers the overdose was no accident.

February 2, 2023

Advice from IR Approved Author John Righten: “Have faith in yourself and take comfort from the fact that trolls always look the part.”

A man stands by the freshly dug grave of his daughter. Behind him, assassins steal into the graveyard. It’s time for the Englander to face those who took those he loved.