Category Archives: Publishing

IndieView: Lexi Revellian, author of, Remix

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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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IndieView: Ruth Francisco, Author Of, Amsterdam 2012

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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”

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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”

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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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IndieView: Steven Lake, author of, “The Oort Perimeter”

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The Oortperimeter, by author, Steven Lake

Steven Lake, featured in today’s IndieView, is a prolific author. More importantly he’s a good writer, and he loves writing. There’s nothing more pleasurable, from a reader’s point of view, than finding a new author, whose writing you love, and finding out they’ve written a whole pile of books.

Steven writes full-time. Lots of good advice here for new writers. Continue reading →

IndieView: Tom Lichtenberg, author of, “Snapdragon Alley”

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Snapdragon by author, Tom Lichtenberg

Tom Lichtenberg, our Indie author being interviewed today, has a great take on what it is to be “Indie”. He’s written a LOT of books. The fun he has, shows in his writing. I especially liked his comment on marketing,

“I am totally winging it. I have no idea what I’m doing.” Continue reading →

IndieView: Wanda Shapiro, author of, “Sometimes That Happens With Chicken”

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Cover of Sometimes That Happens With Chicken

For the first IndieView I’m happy to introduce you to Wanda Shapiro, author of, Sometimes That Happens With Chicken.

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What is the book about?

Sometimes That Happens With Chicken is a literary novel with a large cast of characters whose lives become inextricably intertwined due to the life choices of a complete stranger. It’s set in the Village in New York City with historical threads reaching from Texas to Saudi Arabia. Continue reading →