Indie Author Newsbreak 8-3-2018

indie author newsHowdy-do IndieVerse friends and neighbors! The Admins at Indies Unlimited have set the timer on the microwave of truth so you can feast upon the steamy deliciousness of publishing industry news. The aroma of fresh-baked information fills the air. So sit up straight and put on your bibs, kids!

From our Who’dathunk department comes exciting news that YouTube has a growing segment of Book-Tubers aimed at generating interest in reading among millenials.

If your deal with the Witness Protection Program has ended or the statute of limitations has come about on whatever you did and you’re ready to engage with the world again to talk about your writing or get a review, check out this great new group of book bloggers.

Ah, remember when you were just starting out? You hadn’t even found Indies Unlimited yet. Sure, you made a few mistakes – probably had to change your name and phone number a few times – but we all learn. If you’re not there just yet, check out this list of writing tips 40 experts wish they’d known as beginners.

And finally, if you have an unfulfilled dream that one of your books tops the bestseller list, do read this article about how bestseller lists work and what they really mean.

That’s it for now. Be sure to tune in next Friday as we preview an excerpt from our bestselling new book: Poison Control Hotline Bloopers.

eBook Deals Aug 2 – Aug 8

ebook deals and bargains e-book-1209040_960_720Attention authors and readers alike! Here’s your chance to download awesome books for 99 cents and less. You can pack that Kindle with free and 99 cent eBook deals right here on Thrifty Thursday.

Readers: look in the comment section below. If you see one you like, click over and buy it. How easy is that? (If you don’t see the book covers, adjust your browser’s adblock settings.) Continue reading “eBook Deals Aug 2 – Aug 8”

Which “The Kitten” Flash Fiction Story Gets Your Vote?

Vote5It’s that time again…time to choose your favorite flash fiction story of the week! It’s all up to you now – only one can win Flash Fiction Readers’ Choice Champion honors. It’s super easy – choose your favorite and cast your vote below.

Check out this week’s entries here. Make your decision, then use those share buttons at the bottom of the post to spread the word. Attention Authors: It is okay if you ask people to vote for you!

Voting polls close Thursday at 5 PM Pacific time. If the poll doesn’t close on time, any votes received after 5 pm will be removed.

REMINDER – entries over the 250 limit are disqualified.

Which "The Kitten" flash fiction entry deserves your vote?

  • Jim Selleck (40%, 17 Votes)
  • John Ottini (19%, 8 Votes)
  • Dale E. Lehman (12%, 5 Votes)
  • Lou Silvestri (5%, 2 Votes)
  • Judith Garcia (5%, 2 Votes)
  • Rutger Galtiarii (5%, 2 Votes)
  • Allen Alright (5%, 2 Votes)
  • Ann Zimmerman (5%, 2 Votes)
  • Bill Engleson (2%, 1 Votes)
  • Ed Cooke (2%, 1 Votes)
  • Ken Talley (2%, 1 Votes)
  • Marc Twine (0%, 0 Votes)
  • Virginia Gayl Salazar (0%, 0 Votes)

Total Voters: 43

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NOTE: Entrants whose submissions exceed the 250 word limit will be disqualified even if they win. ONE VOTE PER PERSON, please. Duplicate votes will be deleted. The results displayed above are unofficial until verified by administration.