Indie Authors & Books discussion

If you have any questions about the community, ask them in this thread. :)

Anyone releasing a YA book in December? I'm taking submissions for my Book Subscription Box. I'd love to read anyone with a YA Release in December 2020

Oooh, I hope so!

I have a fantasy book up and coming, but the MC is 19, so I'm not sure if that counts, haha. Might be out sooner than December as well. ;)

I didn't know anyone did subscription boxes for indie books! That's so cool!

Normally they don’t. But I do!! Can you send me a copy? I’d like to review please

It's not released yet, but I will be sending out ARCs once it is :)

When will it be released? I’m looking for a book for December. I’d like to read your book please

I'm hoping to release it in the next couple of months, so it should be available before December! If you send me an email at crundenbooks@gmail.com I can add you to the ARC list and email you once it's available. :)

I sent an email. Thank you.

I Smell Books wrote: "I sent an email. Thank you."

My book was delayed a couple of months and I seem to have lost your email address! If you still want an arc, I'm now offering them :)

Is this group open to an author publishing their first book, but is using a publisher? I found a new author in the wild and their book sounds really good so I’m trying to help them :)

Of course! Any and all indie authors welcome! :) Small presses are totally welcome :))

I see that many indie authors use Booksprout. What is your experience with the site?

I haven't used it personally, but I know a few friends who have had good experiences :)

I signed up to it, maybe I'll use it for my next book's ARCs, but you have to take the book off if it's published on KU, at least, that's what they wrote in their FAQ.

@Maxime, @Rebecca - Thank you.

Is Goodreads making changes to reviews effective September 1, 2022?

I posted a review today and received a message to download it if I wanted to save it.

Any info on this would be appreciated.

Thank you,

Elle Stockton

Oh gosh, I didn't see anything about that! Seems to be doing okay right now :)

Hi everyone
I’ve just released my reflective nonfiction book Reality Is Not Reality: Reflections on Truth, Illusion, and the Worlds We Build. It’s free to read on Amazon this week.
I’d love to hear—what’s the best way you’ve found to connect with genuine reviewers or readers for indie nonfiction titles?