Earlier this summer, another call went out for judges for a self-publishing contest. A science-fiction one specifically. I’ve been reading more Sci-fi but not in the indie category. And I wanted to give it a shot. But since I’m already a teamleader for BBNYA, I didn’t want to be a full judge. I’ve joined The Read More
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Review: Spark by Sarah Beth Durst
I read Spark by Sarah Beth Durst as part of the SFF Oasis readathon in July for the Animal Companion prompt. While recovering from eye surgery, I got hooked on audiobooks but still prefer shorter works. Most middle-grade books are on the shorter side while they still hold the same wonder I’m looking for in Read More
#indieaugust wrap-up
August was a whirlwind of a month. Any month when I run a sale is, to be honest. But I love sharing my fellow indies and helping readers find new excellent books. Here’s a wrap-up of everything I did last month. Narratess Indie Sale The Narratess Indie Sale ran for the second time during the Read More
#Indieaugust Author Spotlight: Azalea Forrest
Azalea Forrest Azalea is a fantasy author living in sunny, NE FL with her partner and pets, and she loves cats, wine, and video games. Her books have a Ghibliesque flair with themes on hope, being a better person, coping with mental illness, and doing your best. Her latest book, A Bitter Drink, is currently Read More
Book Tour: With Fire in Their Blood by Kat Delacorte
Thank you to the Write Reads and the publisher, Penguin, for a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review. With Fire in Their Blood is a YA urban fantasy, witches, factions, and small-town Italy. Aside from the witches, I got Romeo and Juliet vibes from it but I was wrong. Even though Read More
#Indieaugust Author Spotlight: Susana Imaginário
Susana Imaginário Susana Imaginário is a misfit from Portugal. She moved to England to pursue a career as an aerialist and now runs a Tabletop Gaming retreat in Ireland with her husband. Her hobbies include reading, playing board games, hanging upside down, poking around ancient ruins, talking to trees and being tired. Timelessness combines mythology Read More
#Indieaugust Author Spotlight: Christopher Guhl
Christopher Guhl Christopher is a fan of all things creative! He started writing fantasy and science fiction novels after graduating with an emphasis in creative writing from the University of Iowa. Since then, he’s published multiple novels in each genre. Aside from writing, he enjoys cosplay, breakdancing, and spending time with his wife, young son, Read More
#Indieaugust Author Spotlight: Winnifred Tataw
Winnifred Tataw Winnifred, or as most know her by Winnie, is an artist, entrepreneur, and author of her debut series: The Gods’ Scion. Winnie has had a lifelong love of literature and art. She wants to create a beautiful fantasy world with compelling and intriguing characters as a writer. Winnie loves to spread positivity and Read More
#Indieaugust Author Spotlight: PJ Garcin
PJ Garcin PJ Garcin has been writing stories, making music, and creating video games for most of his life. He writes from the beautiful east coast of Canada where he has worked extensively in video games and technology for the past 20 years. He’s author of The Kardashev Cycle, a space opera series that includes Read More
WIP Update August 2022
This year has been filled with surprises, the biggest one is saying goodbye to my glasses. The surgery happened in May and I spent most of May and June recovering. I’m still not quite there yet, but that’s okay. I’m working on it. That also meant that any writing would be on hold for a Read More