Awesome Books By Other Indie Authors!
As an Independent author, I have gotten to know many other amazing writers. I feel that because we are all in the same boat, struggling to change minds and fighting to be seen amongst the sea of titles offered by traditional publishers, we need to stick together. So, it is my pleasure to offer you this page full of books by other talented Indies!
The titles featured below are just a peek into the wonderful world of Indie books.. I'm working on adding many more in the hopes that you will find a few hidden gems! *Please note that while I have done my best to screen the submissions for this page and sort them into age appropriate categories, I can make no guarantee as to their subject matter or any objectionable content.
Just in case you don't find what you are looking for here, I am providing a link to the
#IndieBooksBeSeen page on Amazon. Many more excting stories from authors all over
the globe are waiting there to be discovered!
Stay tuned for more additions in the near future and remember ... some of the
greatest adventures can be found between the pages of a good book!
~C.E.
P.S. If you are an author who has submitted your title for inclusion on this page and
your title is not up yet, I promise I have not forgotten! I am pretty busy, as we all are,
and I will get your work up as soon as I can. Thanks for your patience! 10/1/15
Middle-Grade Books
Seventeen-year-old Ana Young leads a quiet life. She is a senior in high school and works part-time at a ladies' clothing shop, Diva Dresses. Ana's best friend is her German Shepherd, Fred. Ana and Fred spend their weekends volunteering for an animal rescue organization, Wolfe's Animal Rescue. Ana and Fred's lives take a turn for the adventurous when they learn that dogs and cats are not the only creatures that need rescuing. In fact, they learn that sometimes humans need a little help too.
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Middle Grade Cassandra Jones is the new girl at school. She's been uprooted from her beloved state of Texas and relocated to the hillbilly Ozarks of Springdale, Arkansas. She wonders if she will like her teacher or if she will have any friends. She can only hope school won't be harder than it was back home. She doesn't expect to have two close friends, and even worse, two friends that don't like each other. As she tries to make a spot for herself, will she keep her friendships intact?
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MG, Preteen Fantasy What would you do if one night life as you know it changes, and you are left alone in despair? That's how Emerine’s nightmare starts & now all he does is run. His family lived at the edge of the forest until dark shadows killed them all. Now they want him, & so does a magic tree. He has never seen dark shadows or enchanted trees before. Why does Emerine have to go to the heart of Red Forest? Who are the fairy people? And why only with them will he be safe? Safe from what?
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MG, Folk Tales/Myths, Multicultural Come and join Maia, Noah & Riley on their Hawaiian adventure of a lifetime. Learn the ancient secrets of energy healing and read the beautiful myths and legends surrounding the Hawaiian Islands. This book will be a sure hit with everyone who likes Disney’s Lilo & Stitch and Nickelodeon’s Legend of Korra.
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Note: These titles are all intended for an adult audience. They may contain violence or other subject matter that is not suitable for young readers. As I have not read many of these selections personally, it is recommended that parents screen these books before allowing anyone under 18 to read them.
Romance, Sports “I had always known that his hold on me was so close to absolute that it made no odds." Four Days sits at the Literary end of Romance and the Romance end of Literary. It's a simple story told well. A story of two people who grow a relationship from silence. Two people who become a little less lost by dealing with that silence. Four Days is a book of a hope. So if you're tired of the same old romance tropes and the same old romance characters then give a Luci Wijn novel a go
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Fiction “Yeah, it's true. I do swear a lot. And that's only one of my issues. I've also got broken things in my head." Cin City is a story of bravery and adventure; of love, family, and friendship - of finding life beyond your limits. Cin City is about the costs and benefits of life; about diving into the unknown and coming up for air.
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Sci-Fy, Dystopian Rachel’s father called it the running game. Count the exits, calculate the routes. Always be ready to run because they’ll always be coming for you. Whatever happens, they’ll always be coming for you. Even with the help of dangerous and dubious allies, can Rachel turn the game around and save herself?
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Poetry Metamorph Publishing is excited to announce that award-winning poetry author Cynthia Ruby has joined our family! Her debut book, Rubies from the Heart: Dark Poetry, is scheduled for release at all major e-book retailers on March 21, 2016!
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I'm always looking for great new titles to add to this page. I would be happy to review a request to include your book if you can meet the following criteria:
1. You must be a Independent/Self-published author.
2. The book(s) may not be currently under contract with a traditional publishing house. If you have special circumstances, please let me know and I'll see if we can work something out.
3. Absolutely NO erotica. Romance novels will be chosen on a case by case basis. One or two heavy scenes may not disqualify you fom consideration, but if the focus of your book is purely sexual or if you have graphic cover art, then I'm afraid we are not a good match. Please understand that this is not personal. I have many young readers who visit my site, and I have to be careful what I choose to include on this page.
4. For the same reasons listed above, I cannot accept covers that depict graphic violence. I am willing to review any you are not sure about. A good rule of thumb: If you wouldn't show it to a 5 year old, then it's too graphic for this page.
5. This should go without saying, but just in case: The work submitted MUST be yours or you must provide permission from the author. If the book has more than one author, then I only require permission from one of you to feature it here.
6. No more than 3 submissions allowed per author. I do have limited space, and I would like to showcase as many of you as possible.
I reserve the right to refuse to feature any book for any reason. I also reserve the right to reverse any prior decisions about featured books at any time. You may request that I remove your title no questions asked.
If you think you meet the above guidelines, please contact me with the following for each submission you'd like to have considered:
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Book blurb/description (This needs to be short. There is not a lot of room under each title and I'd rather you shorten and edit it than me).
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Cover Art
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Age/Genre Information
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One purchase/website link
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*IMPORTANT* Please include AWESOME INDIES in the subject line of your request. I get more emails than I can count, and this will help me to search for and find your submissions.
Children, Family Life, KidLit Five-year-old Gabe runs away from home. While in the forest he meets Lep and Elita and climbs a rainbow. On Top of the Rainbow he must make the decision to cross over to a land of delight or go back to his family that he loves. Come and visit with Gabe, Lep and Elita as they discover the importance of family love.
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Ages: 4-8 Follow Princess Alexia as she & her brave dog, Zoey, embark on a mission to confront a fire-breathing dragon. She hopes to do what her father’s soldiers could not, capture the dragon so another Ample Apple Orchard celebration would not be attacked & the land set ablaze. When Princess Alexia faces her adversary, she is frightened, but her fears abate once she and Titus, the dragon, begin talking. Can she convince Titus to stop plaguing her father’s kingdom, & will the festival be
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YA, Paranormal Romance Aislynn is accustomed to watching for the enemy. Her parents have instructed her from the time she was young to look for people with the signs: greater than normal strength, eyes that sometimes glow green, and the ability to jump long distances. Over the years, Aislynn has come to view her parents' fears as quirks and unfounded paranoia. They think life is like a horror novel with dangerous things lurking in shadows. But Aislynn just wants a normal high school life...
YA, Fantasy Some people bomb auditions. Sadie Ramirez throws up during her tryouts on TV show America's Top Talent. Her performance is so bad, it earns her a fairy godmother through the Magical Alliance's Pitiful Damsel Outreach Program. Enter Chrysanthemum Everstar: a gum-chewing, cell phone-carrying, high heel wearing fairy godmother in training. She misinterprets Sadie's wishes and sends her back in time to be a part of The Little Mermaid story and then makes her one of the 12 dancing...
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YA, Thriller/ Suspense Toby and his monster hunter colleagues are sent to Scotland on a search-and-rescue mission that turns out to be far more harrowing than any of them could have imagined. While investigating a small town in the Scottish highlands they come across a long time nemesis and the most formidable threat they have ever faced.
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YA, Thriller/ Suspense Revenge gone wrong...with werewolves. A cursed Shaman who was buried alive in the 1840's is freed to weak havoc on a small Oregon Town. A teenager in the town named Toby, who is already dealing with his own personal tragedy, takes it upon himself to stop the attacks. He's assisted by the Native American girl who just moved off the reservation and into the house next door.
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General Audiences, Poetry and Short Stories Because one voice in your head isn't enough, here are so many more, as the Awethors chime together with our vast collection of stories and poetry to make you laugh, make you cry and make you feel alive. We are the Awethors and these are our words to you. *Free in eBook Format!
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Intended for Adult Readers. Poetry/Short Stories Because one voice in your head isn't enough, here are so many more, as the Awethors chime together with our vast collection of stories and poetry to make you laugh, make you cry and make you feel alive. We are the Awethors and these are our words to you. *Free in eBook Format!
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General Audiences, Poetry/Short Stories Because one voice in your head isn't enough, here are so many more, as the Awethors chime together with another collection, this time of December themed stories and poetry to make you laugh, make you cry and make you feel alive. We are the Awethors and these are our words to you. *Free in eBook Format!
Intended for Adult Audiences, Poetry/Short Stories The December Awethology - Dark Volume is a mixture of stories written by #Awethors. Each and every story is unique, some chilling, others a surprise all relating to the month of December. *Free in eBook format!
Anthologies by The Awethors
The Awethor's are talented Indie writers from all over the globe. These collections have something for everyone!
*Please read descriptions for more information on the appropriate audiences for each volume.