Celebrating Independent Authors
If you haven’t figured it out by now, we’re just a wee bit into alliterations here at Indies Unlimited. But seriously – reading is good for you, and so are pomegranates! We can’t help you with the pomegranates, but we can help you with some great reads at bargain prices. That’s right, it’s time for the Indies Unlimited Print Book Party.
Want to help readers discover some fine indie writing at reasonable prices? Here’s the deal: Continue reading “Print Book Pomegranate”
As arboreal creatures go, koalas are pretty laid back. They never get too stirred up and tend to have a rather philosophical view of things.
Kirby was an exception to this rule. He had an active imagination and a nearly perilous curiosity about the world.
Of course, the other koalas frowned upon such adventurism. Old Kanda would say, “If sitting in a nice spot, chewing eucalyptus, was enough yesterday and the day before, it is good enough for today as well. Leave the rest alone.”
Such a laconic and disinterested lifestyle just did not suit Kirby’s nature. He longed to be an explorer or perhaps a spy. One day, Kirby saw a group of people having a picnic on the ground below. He eagerly took it upon himself to discover what these creatures were up to… Continue reading “Flash Fiction Challenge: Kirby the Koala”
Lea Anne Stoughton is the readers’ choice in this week’s Indies Unlimited Flash Fiction Challenge.
The winning entry is decided by the popular vote and rewarded with a special feature here today.
Without further ado, here’s the winning entry:
Continue reading “Lea Anne Stoughton Wins Flash Fiction Challenge”
Bob Hammond here. And just as I promised, too. I am living up to my new year’s resolution by paving it forward and providing all you little indies with tidbits of info to help you be successful in 2016. After 2016, you’re on your own.
In any case, this past Monday, Belinda Claymore – wait, my personal assistant just nudged me and said “Melinda Clayton.” I don’t know who that is. Probably one of my many fans. She can wait a minute or two while I tell you this very important information. Anyway, this Lucinda chick wrote an article about book promo sites losing their effectiveness. I decided it was time for me, Bob Hammond, to look into what Matilda had written to see if I could come up with some empirical evidence to either back it up, or debunk it. So, I had one of my many personal assistants who had run promos on some of my bestselling novels keep track of all the statistics. Because – you know that if there are no sales, it can’t be any of my books at fault. It must be the site!
About a year ago, I gave Judy my American Express Platinum card and told her to have at it. Now, today, exclusively right here on Indies Unlimited, we’re going to release her results. That’s right, I’m going to share my secrets with you, because that’s the kind of guy I am. Helpful. In any case, here are a bunch of numbers and dollar signs and website names that frankly mean nothing to me, but maybe they will be helpful to you. Continue reading “Some Book Promotion Sites Have Lost Their Luster”