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February 17, 2023

Advice from IR Approved Author Kate Hudson-Hall: “Believe you can and you’re halfway there.”

In this conversational and life-changing book, you will learn the unique tools and techniques to calm your painful anxiety behaviors.

February 16, 2023

Advice from IR Approved Author Stefanie Van Steelandt: “In order to write, you need to read.” 

Lady of the Army tells the story of General Patton’s greatest champion in life and fiercest defender in death.

February 15, 2023

Advice from IR Approved Author Jason Fisher: “I would tell them to trust their writing instincts; to believe in their story.”

When I met my wife, Mandi, I instinctively knew she was “the one.”  Her gregarious laugh.  Her charisma and humor. 

February 14, 2023

Advice from IR Approved Author Sandra L. Rostirolla: “Strangle the desire to go back and re-read what you’ve written until you’ve finished the first draft.”

Twelve-year-old Sam feels like his life is spiraling out of control. Ever since learning a secret, his once loving older brother, Ben, has become angry, causing extreme tension at home.

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...