Recognition matters in independent publishing because it gives readers another reason to pause, look closer, and trust a book they have not encountered before. The Readers’ Favorite 2025 Book Award Contest winners represent authors working across children’s books, young adult literature, Christian titles, fiction, nonfiction, romance, and poetry. That range is an encouraging reminder that … Continue reading Readers’ Favorite 2025 Book Award Winners: What Indie Authors Can Learn
Every month, Outskirts Press reviews worldwide book sales to identify our bestselling books! Above is July's bestselling book from Outskirts Press and below are the rest of the Top 10 Bestsellers for the month. Click on the book covers for more information or to order at a 10% discount. Have you written a potential bestseller … Continue reading Top 10 Bestsellers for July 2026 from Outskirts Press
We’re thrilled to share some exciting news: ten Outskirts Press authors have been named finalists in the 2026 CIPA EVVY Book Awards! Each year, the CIPA EVVY Awards recognize outstanding independently published books across a wide range of genres and subjects. Becoming a finalist is an achievement worth celebrating, and we couldn’t be prouder to see … Continue reading Congratulations to Our 2026 CIPA EVVY Award Finalists!
When Beebe Star plans a carefree getaway to New Orleans with her best friend, she expects historic architecture, rich cuisine, and a touch of Southern charm. What she does not expect are vivid visions of the 1800s, a haunting sense of déjà vu, and a connection to a plantation she has never visited, yet somehow … Continue reading Amazon Featured Book-of-the-Week “Beebe and the Ravens Spell” by Janice Stutters
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We Love Memoirs Day is commonly celebrated at the end of August, making August 26 a good moment for authors to begin the conversation early. Memoir continues to matter because readers are drawn to true stories that reveal change, resilience, identity, and hard-won perspective. For independent authors, memoir can be both powerful and challenging. It … Continue reading We Love Memoirs Day: Why Personal Stories Still Matter
Meet the Author Vladimir V. Riabov is a professor of computer science whose lifelong passion for discovery, travel, and photography has inspired him to explore the natural world through the lens of a camera. Living in New Hampshire, he has spent decades documenting landscapes, seasons, historical sites, and cultural landmarks both in the United States … Continue reading Author Spotlight: Symphony of Life by Vladimir V. Riabov
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Michael Voight never stopped loving the ranch. After a bitter falling out with his father, he left behind the Colorado land that shaped him, trading open pastures for a life on the road. But when family calls him home, he returns to a ranch filled with tension, unfinished business, and a future hanging in the … Continue reading Amazon Featured Book-of-the-Week “Ranch Horse Conspiracy” by Edward Friedman
Poet's Day is a fitting moment to celebrate writers who make every word carry weight. Although many calendars mark poet-focused observances around August 21, an August 20 post gives authors a useful opportunity to look ahead and reflect on the craft behind concise, memorable writing. Poetry may seem far removed from commercial self-publishing, especially for … Continue reading Poet’s Day: What Self-Published Authors Can Learn From Poets