Odds are if you’re a reader who’s visiting Indies Unlimited that you read a lot of books, some (many? all?) of which are written by indie authors. If you’ve communicated with one of those authors, maybe sent them an email or posted a comment on their Facebook page telling them you loved their book, chances are good they’ve hit you up for a review. You don’t even have to make the first move to have this happen. Sometimes you’ll be reading a book, come to “The End,” and before you can page forward to read about the author you’ll find a message something like this: Continue reading “Reviewing 101 – Part 1”
Month: January 2014
My Perception Is My Reality
Pred•a• tor noun \pre-de-ter\ •a person who looks for other people in order to use, control, exploit or harm them in some way.
When I think of a predator the first image that comes to mind is the adorable Dilophosaurus in Jurassic Park. How sweet it looked as it established eye contact with Dennis Nedry (Newman). The cooing was so disarming. He had no idea he was dealing with a clever hunter until it unfurled its collar, spit its venom, and went in for the kill. Continue reading “My Perception Is My Reality”
Featured Selections from Maia Sepp
Looking for contemporary fiction with quirky characters and a sense of humor? Trying to find stories you can relate to? Want to to read about lovably flawed characters with a purpose? Maia Sepp’s books are delightful and fresh reads, heartwarming stories about people entangled in dilemmas that will turn their whole world upside down. Relatable and spunky, Maia’s characters are just like you – but facing a crisis that will change them forever.
The Sock Wars
Available at Amazon, Barnes&Noble, and iTunes.
Lucy Tuttle is a workaholic financial planner whose biggest worry is how to line up the sticky notes on her desk just so, until her free-spirited, vivacious aunt dies in a car accident halfway across the world.
As she works through her grief and tries to find somewhere to belong, Lucy begins to understand there’s one thing harder than living up to other people’s expectations; facing your own.
The Migraine Mafia
Available at Amazon, Barnes&Noble, and iTunes.
On paper, Viive McBroom lives the perfect life—but that’s only if you ignore one little problem. But then she meets the Migraine Mafia, a quirky, vibrant support group.
Sometimes painful, frequently hilarious, always entertaining, The Migraine Mafia is the story of one woman’s life-altering decision to thrive in the face of chronic illness.
What Should I Read Next?
A number of websites and e-mail services have popped up in recent years that are designed to help readers find new books to read. Some, like GoodReads and Shelfari, are designed to foster community and get people talking to one another about the books they’re reading.
But you know, sometimes you just want to cut through the chatter and find something to read already. In that case, WhatShouldIReadNext.com could be just the ticket. Continue reading “What Should I Read Next?”