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Advice from IR Approved Author Rita Kakati-Shah: “Always use your voice when you write.”

"The Goddess of Go-Getting" is empowering, uplifting, and a reflection of my lived experiences.

Advice from IR Approved Author Boshra Rasti: “Goals, Motivations, Conflicts. Every character, every scene, needs to expound on these three things.”

An eighteen-year-old against the algorithms; will those behind the algorithms get her before it’s too late?

IR Approved Author Rowan Helaine: “If you think you hate romance because it feels too formulaic and predictable, you should give this book a chance to change your mind.”

Brass Tabby is dark, although the banter adds an unexpected humorous undertone which propels it into the “Dark Comedy Romance” category.

IR Approved Author Charlie Suisman: “if you’d like some laughs from a cozy comedy with crazy characters, this is the book for you.”

There's a proposal afoot to change Arnold Falls' name (for a cash payout). Town memorabilia is going missing in the dark of night. And what is happening at the hospital? Something definitely not good.

Advice from IR Approved Author David Thomas Kay: “Read other authors of all genres, nationalities, and religions.”

The S.O.S.I. is a historical fantasy thriller. The story of a cursed sword, religious conflict, Viking emigration, mystery, and romance.

5 Important Tips for Achieving Indie Author Success

Being a successful author takes a lot of hard work and marketing effort. But the good news is, there are a few best practices you can follow to guide your success.

IR Approved Author Thomas DeConna on when he decided to become an author: “I don’t think you get to decide.  The decision is made for you, and it’s made early on.”

The story reveals how men live with distances among them, how generations inspire, and how the human spirit endures.

IR Approved Author Rod Tanchanco: “Keeping joy in writing is paramount.”

First Patients is a collection of “back-stories,” on some momentous events in the history of medicine, focusing on the human narratives of the patients and doctors.

IR Approved Author Nicole Salter: “The hardest part [of being indie] is not making any money, but I’m used to that, and my children are super proud to have a mom who writes books.”

It's a memoir about trying to escape the frying pan - an unhappy childhood with an abusive, narcissistic mother and a permanently incarcerated father - and winding up in the fire: sex work, addiction, despair,...