Indie is a strong, positive word (much less pejorative than the old Vanity Press) label to describe to the works of self-published authors. Indie author Cynthia Reyes, author of An Honest House, A Good Home, Myrtle the Purple Turtle, co author of the sequel Myrtle’s Game, and lover of libraries and librarians has written a compelling post on why we should support Indie authors
A few Christmases ago, when my loved ones asked what I “really” wanted for Christmas, I gave them a list of book titles. All were by Indie authors, or published by Indie/small presses. Some had multiple reviews, some only one or two.
“Girl Power” by Teresa Madeleno
The Longer Run by Valerie Wint
And when I chose gifts for special occasions, it was either a potted bulb or a book by an Indie author, or both. (Sometimes, a bottle of wine replaced the plant.)
I’ve continued that pattern.
Crossing Limbo by Shane Joseph
Where suitable, I also read excerpts to the Memoir-writing group that I coach. It’s important to celebrate strong, but lesser-known writers.
Oh, I read the big bestsellers by the famous authors. But I’m not part of that club and they won’t miss my purchase. I have limited funds; I choose to…
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SinceWith the kindle I started to discover new author and buy their books and since I went back writing and started my “ possible” career as Indie author I must say a world had open to me and I find myself to buy lots of indie books even for my loved ones ,leaving behind the usual classical author.My husband reads a lot but is lazy to buy his book so I do it and now is mostly reading indie author too….💁🏻♀️
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Thank you for doing so, Ortensia. Indie authors everywhere benefit.
My best wishes to you!
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Thank you☺️
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Lovely to hear Ortensia. Hope your career as a writer is as successful as your funny blog. You have a good comedic eye and turn of expression.
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