A Celebration of Small Press and Self-Published Books
Author Jack Messenger has tried countless strategies for marketing his literary fiction novel, but many of them have failed. In “10 Common Mistakes to Avoid when Marketing Your Novel,” he shares his experiences to help other authors avoid following a similar path.
★★★★★ WAYPOINT by Deborah Adams and Kimberley Perkins is a breathtaking YA thriller that you’re not going to want to miss. See why Joe Walters of Independent Book Review gives it five stars.
Talk about a punch in the gut. She Too is a powerful #metoo novel by author R. Read. Check out what Joe Walters says in his latest from Independent Book Review.
Independent Book Review’s Jay Korrell scoured the internet for “13 Quotes to Keep You Excited About Reading.” The list includes quotes about reading by JD Salinger, Maya Angelou, Eudora Welty, and more.
★★★ Check out what Rosie Wylor-Owen of Independent Book Review has to say about this compelling dystopia novel Gold Shadow by L.C. Perry.
★★★★The Legacy of King Jasteroth (Vol. 1) is a promise of fantastic things to come. This first installment in debut author S.L. Wyllie’s new Fantasy series provides a fearless female protagonist, a mysteriously powerful villain in King Jasteroth, and a growing interest with each new complication.
★★★★ Double Down by author Bruce Wessell is a laugh-out-loud novel filled with hilarious hijinks, stolen money, and a Las Vegas adventure. R. Read gives it four stars in our latest Independent Book Review.
★★★★★ I, Dragonfly: A Memoir of Recovery and Flight by author Kerrie Baldwin receives five glowing stars from Independent Book Review’s staff writer Helen Barnes. This inspirational eating-disorder recovery memoir is captivating and readable.
★★★★★ Daisy, Bold and Beautiful is an absolute treat. Written by eleven-year-old phenom author Ellie Collins, this middle-grade novel discusses important topics and entertains with a cast of unique young characters.
★★★Flaming blue swords. Sleeping inside trees. A dense and vibrant world. The Assembly of Thirteen: The First Two Companions is a wonderfully entertaining, dangerously fun new fantasy novel from debut author Omayra Velez.