Brenda Perlin Wins Flash Fiction Challenge

Congrats to Brenda Perlin, the readers’ choice in this week’s Indies Unlimited Flash Fiction Challenge.

The winning entry is recognized with a special feature here today and a place in our collection of winners which will be published as an e-book at year end.

Without further ado, here’s the winning story:

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Bestseller List Secrets Weekend: Vancouver

The Bestseller List Secrets Weekend aims to put the “SELF” back in “SELF-PUBLISHING”.

In this two day, intensive, hands-on workshop running March 22 – 23, 2014, you’ll learn these secrets:

  •  Picking the correct categories and reaching the top of Amazon’s bestseller lists
  • Using Amazon’s Tools to showcase your book to thousands of readers
  • Connecting with top interview and review sites and getting reviews at NO cost
  • Developing marketing strategies that guarantee exposure to readers of books like yours
  • Creating a professional product without spending a fortune
  • Learning the secret behind great titles
  • Building support systems that work
  • Having media opportunities come to you

March 22/23 at Douglas College in New Westminster, BC.

Early-bird admission fee (until February 15) is $299. Use coupon code “indieunltd” to save $200 and pay only $299 (valid only until Feb 15 through vswonline.org) Regular admission is $449.

For more information, please visit the event link here.

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Mandy White Wins Flash Fiction Challenge

Congrats to Mandy White, the readers’ choice in this week’s Indies Unlimited Flash Fiction Challenge.

The winning entry is recognized with a special feature here today and a place in our collection of winners which will be published as an e-book at year end.

Without further ado, here’s the winning story:

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Melinda Clayton Joins the Staff of Indies Unlimited

Melinda ClaytonWe are pleased to announce that Melinda Clayton has joined the staff of Indies Unlimited as a contributing author.

Melinda is the author of Appalachian Justice, Return to Crutcher Mountain, Entangled Thorns, and Blessed Are the Wholly Broken, as well as her nonfiction book, Self-publishing Made Simple: A How-to Guide for the Non-tech-savvy Among Us.

In addition to writing, Melinda has an Ed.D. in Special Education Administration and is a licensed psychotherapist in the states of Florida and Colorado. Her vast experience working in the field of mental health gives her a unique perspective on human behaviors, and she likes to explore this dynamic in her writing.

Her books have impressed critics and readers alike, and her winning personality, quick wit, and snarky sense of humor make her a great fit for us. Also, we need to get those minion psych evals going as quickly as possible. Please welcome Melinda to the IU family.