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
Every memorable novel leaves readers with something to think about long after they turn the final page. Alan Godwin's work does exactly that, blending compelling characters, emotional depth, and page-turning suspense into stories that keep readers invested from beginning to end. His novel, Ties That Blind, explores the powerful connections between family, loyalty, secrets, and … Continue reading Featured Author: Alan Godwin – Crafting Suspense with Heart
Bad Poetry Day may sound like a joke, but it offers a surprisingly useful lesson for authors. Writers often place so much pressure on polished output that they forget how valuable messy, low-stakes creative play can be. A deliberately bad poem can loosen the grip of perfectionism. For independent authors, creative freedom is one of … Continue reading Bad Poetry Day: A Useful Reminder For Writers To Play
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Hungry tells the story of the Sullivan clan, who lived in Rough Edge, Clebit, and Pickens, Oklahoma, from 1910 to 1962. Why "Hungry"? Because they always were... But that hunger-both for food and a desire to achieve more-pushed the Sullivan kids to reach further than they ever thought possible. Growing up in a harsh environment, … Continue reading Amazon Featured Book-of-the-Week “Hungry” by Sam L. Sullivan, Ed.D
Love Your Bookshop Day is a reminder that bookstores are more than retail shelves. They are discovery spaces, community anchors, recommendation engines, event venues, and cultural meeting points. For independent authors, they can also be valuable partners when approached with professionalism and respect. The relationship between self-published authors and bookstores has changed over the years. … Continue reading Love Your Bookshop Day: Why Local Bookstores Still Matter To Indie Authors
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Meet the Author Dr. Vladimir V. Riabov is a former aerospace scientist, researcher, and tenured professor of computer science whose career has been defined by discovery, innovation, and education. Having published research in aerospace engineering, heat transfer, computer science, and pedagogy, he has spent decades helping students develop the knowledge and skills needed to succeed … Continue reading Author Spotlight: Vladimir V. Riabov and Thoughts on Pedagogy: Awakening Students’ Curiosity and Dreams
August is an important month for authors watching the CIPA EVVY Book Awards, one of the long-running independent publishing award programs connected with the Colorado Independent Publishers Association. For authors who entered, finalist announcements can bring welcome validation, fresh marketing opportunities, and a chance to renew attention around a book that may already be deep … Continue reading EVVY Book Awards Finalists Announced This Month