IndieView: Marian Allen, author of, Eel’s Reverence

Cover for Eel's Reverence, by author, Marian Allen

I tell everyone I don’t read the books I put up here. I just quickly check them for typos, formatting and “production quality stuff”. The reason is I, like many indie authors, am hammered for time – not enough of it, never going to be enough of it. So then, page One of Marian’s book Eel’s Reverence, a genre I don’t often read (once in a green Moon), I’m sucked in. If you find a typo in here don’t blame me, I wasn’t looking I was reading. Good quality writing will do that to you – every time.

“Indie publishers seem willing to take a chance on odd books that don’t fit exactly into a stereotyped niche. It’s also easier to make personal contact with indie publishers and editors, online and at conferences.” – Marian Allen 18 Nov 2010

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IndieView: Red Adept Reviews

As visitors to the blog know, I am a big believer in the power of a review to help your book sales. More important, I believe it is through the work of reviewers that Indie books will shrug off the stigma that has long accompanied them. I have the pleasure today to introduce you to Lynn O’Dell, author and publisher of Red Adept Reviews. Lynn has graciously accepted my invitation to give us an insight into how she started, how she reviews, and her thoughts on publishing.

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IndieView: Lexi Revellian, author of, Remix

Cover for Remix, by author, Lexi Revellian

A friend suggested that I get in touch with Lexi Revellian. He knows I’m on the lookout for quality indie books and their authors. I did and was impressed. Not just with the book, a fast, smooth read, reminiscent of a Dick Francis, but also with Lexi’s professional focus.

“I knew there was a market for the book from the reaction it got in the early days of Authonomy, and I’ve been proved right so far; to date Remix has spent four weeks in the top 100 in the UK Kindle chart, and sold over a thousand copies.”

Lexi Revellian ~ 11 Nov 2010

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E-Books Make the Times Best Seller Lists

This is very big news. How long before an independently published book makes the list? My bet. Within twelve months or whenever Seth Godin releases a new eBook.

Amazon Kindle Customer Favorites 2010 – Indie Author Vicki Tyley Selected

Indie author Vicki Tyley’s book, Thin Blood, has been selected by customers’ pick, as one of the 100 best reads for customers in 2010. Well done Vicki!

Come on Vicki, yes, up to the front, don’t be shy and take a bow. Great stuff.

Here’s the book:

Cover for Thin Blood by author Vicki Tyley

Indie Author Wanda Shapiro On Radio

Wanda Shapiro, author of, Sometimes That Happens With Chicken

Wanda Shapiro who’s been interviewed on this site, talks on radio about her book and Indie Publishing. Listen to this interview it is a great insight into Indie Publishing (and marketing).

Listen to it Here. Find out more about Wanda Here.

Recipe for Disaster ~ The Internet is NOT Public Domain

Blatantly steal some copy from the Internet,

Print in Magazine and publicize on Facebook,

Add One wronged writer.

Throw in a really dumb letter and then,

Take one so-called, Editor-in-Chief, put into frying pan,

Take out of the frying pan and put into the fire.

Bring to boil on the Internet,

Allow to cool and put in refrigerator,

Revenge is a Dish best served cold.

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IndieView: Ruth Francisco, Author Of, Amsterdam 2012

Today’s Indieview is with Ruth Francisco, author of more than half a dozen novels. Amsterdam 2012, is her latest, a political thriller in tune with our times. Ruth has been published by mainstream but turned Indie when her novel was turned down by her publisher for being too controversial.

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I had written the book because I wanted people to discuss a difficult topic, and they were; I was having an active and open dialog with my readers unlike I ever had with DTB publishing. I was exhilarated. ~Ruth Francisco 3 Nov 2010

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IndieView: Joseph Robert Lewis, author of, “Heirs of Mars”

Cover for Heirs Of Mars, by author, Joseph Robert Lewis

Joseph Robert Lewis was a great interview. He’s a good example of the new generation of Indie Authors putting out quality work. His ethos and professionalism are impeccable, as is the book. Oh, yeah, it’s a great story too! If classic sci-fi is your thing, or you just love a good story with interesting characters and a cool plot, then this one’s for you.

“Indie publishing is just like industry publishing. A handful of people will skyrocket to wealth and notoriety, partly by talent and partly by luck, but most of us will just grind away with small audiences and small profits, if any. The benefit, however, is that there is no gatekeeper preventing you from trying.” – Joseph Robert Lewis ~ 1 Nov 2010

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IndieView: Zoe Winters, author of, “Blood Lust”

Cover for Blood Lust, by author, Zoe Winters

The name Zoe Winters will be familiar to many in the Indie book circles. Zoe writes  paranormal romance and returns after a brief sabbatical from internet life to give us this exclusive interview in which she threatens my life, tells me about her book, writing methods, and her take on Indie Publishing.

“I write for myself first and my audience second. So basically an ideal reader is someone who likes the stuff I like… I tell the stories I have to tell and hope that there are enough readers out there who enjoy them” – Zoe Winters ~ 1 Nov 2010

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