As a fellow dark fantasy writer, I had a blast reviewing this book called The Vampire Within by Laura Daleo. I found her book through BookRoar which is a website where you can review indie authors and they can review you as well – more on this site later! Below is my review that I left for her on Amazon and GoodReads.

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Rating: 4 out of 5.

This book was a very easy and fast-paced read. I…

Not everyone gets it right on the first try. Sometimes, we go back and reread our works from years ago with fresh eyes and find mistakes that we missed during rounds of editing. Even traditional publishers can miss small mistakes like misspelled words or missing articles. It happens to the best of us.

I’m currently rereading a story I wrote when I was 16 and, oh boy, do I have a long road ahead…

You read that title right. I’ve been seeing talks of this more and more from fellow indie authors on instagram, tiktok, blogs, and twitter. Among us authors, this argument doesn’t seem very controversial, but when you add in the readers who see nothing wrong with this…well, let’s just say things are getting heated. And that’s why I’m here with my two cents.

I haven’t had any personal experience…

Depending on what you’ve heard in the past, these words either inspire hope or fear. That’s why I’m here to break down what they mean in the publishing industry and shed some light on the stigma behind both.

Let’s start off with the word that started it all. The dread. The frustration. The tears. The vanity publisher.

Most definitions that have spawned from this term all agree that vanity…

Nothing feels better than holding a finished manuscript in your hand…or on your computer. You feel accomplished, like your life has purpose, and then you remember that no one will ever see your hard work unless it’s published. You try the traditional route or even query agents trying to convince them why your book is so special. You spend hours tirelessly scouring the internet for tips on how to…

I’m a sucker for historical fantasy. Just take a look at my Netflix suggested titles list and it’ll tell you all you need to know. While honeymooning on my cruise, I had some time to sit back and relax with a shiny new book and, of course, it had to be a historical romance. Check out my review of Beth Fuller’s novel, The Heir of Drymote.

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Rating: 4 out of 5.

This is a beautifully written…

Looking for a book with a lot of shocking twists? What about an antagonist that is true to the word and makes you want to reach through the pages to strangle them yourself? Look no further than Ellie Jay‘s Family Secrets.

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Rating: 4 out of 5.

I went into this story blind. I wasn’t quite sure what to expect, and boy, was I surprised. The story follows Nadezhda, a teenage girl who’s been…

I had the pleasure of reading a powerful book of poems dedicated to the battle of a virtually invisible disease known as endometriosis. This disease attacks at random and with a vengeance and my heart goes out to those affected by it. As someone who also battles an invisible disease, I can relate to the author’s words on a personal level. This book is called Life Interrupted by D. L.…

I meant to post this book review a little sooner since it’s a Christmas read. However, I’ve been a little occupied listening to another audiobook for a future book review. This one is called Oh, Baubles by Harmony Kent. It’s technically a novella which makes it a quick and easy read for anyone traveling for the holidays.

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Rating: 4 out of 5.

This is a short, sweet Christmas story about a…

Have you ever gotten a less than great review on one of your stories? Well, I have, and let me tell you it’s not the best feeling in the world. After the initial shock of wondering how someone could find your story confusing, or with characters that lack growth, it turns into asking yourself if what they say is true.

There’s a distinct difference between critiquing a story with constructive…

The newest addition to my indie book club is J.C. Gemmell’s book, The Visionary. This is a story that goes along with the author’s Tion series and had a lot of things to unpack.

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Rating: 4 out of 5.

For a book with so few pages, it definitely had a lot to say! In fact, I thought this book could do a little better with being longer as there was so much happening.

The story follows a woman…

NaNoWriMo is upon us! And for those of you scratching your heads thinking that’s a super weird word, you’re not alone. NaNoWriMo is shorthand for National Novel Writing Month which takes place during the month of November. It’s where writers across the globe accept the challenge to write 50K words over the course of 30 days.

Image courtesy of NaNoWriMo

While many writers start new novels during…

Rose-Coloured Houses by Cathy Lynn Brooks was a big surprise in a good way. I love historical books and this one didn’t disappoint. Check out my review below!

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Rating: 5 out of 5.

This was an amazing book! I couldn’t put it down and ended up reading the book in a day. It inspired many emotions and it did a great job of making me emotionally invested in each of the characters.

The story…

If you’re an author with a platform on Instagram, also known as Bookstagram to some, then you’ve probably had this happen to you. You make a new post, or join a Follow Train (more on these in Part 2), and you gain some followers. Being the nice person that you are, you see that they’re fellow authors and follow them back because hey, we all need some support, right?

Fast forward a few minutes…

Author Julia Goldhirsh weaves a fantastical tale about old wars and magic in her book titled Amy’s Rebellion. Check out my review of this high stakes story.

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Rating: 4 out of 5.

This book flowed well and gave us a lot of insight into different point of views by utilizing third person omniscient which I’m a fan of. I think it’s a lot easier to follow storylines when you’re not stuck in the…

With the holidays right around the corner, I want to hear your stories! For November and December, I’ll be featuring short stories submitted by new and seasoned authors to be featured on my Author Podcast Show. This is my way of showing support to indie authors and the work they put into their craft. Keep reading for more information on how to submit your story!

Submission Criteria:

All…