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The future of publishing is in the hands of indie writers.

An anonymous congressman just (self) pubbed a shocking book, Should You Publish Your First Draft? 3 Things To Know When Self-Pubbing a Book + more in this week’s round-up

Blue Alibi

Markeith L. Porter, Irma C. Porter

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Latest Reviews

Alike But Indie | Keri English | May 18, 2016

If You Liked “All the Light We Can Not See”, You’ll LOVE…

Choosing an indie book is hard. We’re here to help.

IR Book Review | May 18, 2016

Summer camp fun juxtaposed with lessons about race in: COLOR WAR by Bruce McCandless

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A teenager in an idyllic summer camp in the 1970s American South must suddenly face some harsh realities about race in America and about life.

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News | IR Staff | May 17, 2016

Lena Dunham just pulled a Beyoncé and dropped a brand new (self-pubbed) book

The chapbook “Is It Evil Not to Be Sure?” will benefit young women writers.

IR Book Review | May 16, 2016

An unforgettable story about two inspiring trauma victims in:MAKE ME FORGET by Patricia Strefling

Rating: star

MAKE ME FORGET is the inspirational story of two trauma survivors whose individual experiences and shared journeys toward recovery show that time, truly heals all wounds.

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IR Interview | Joe Sutton | May 16, 2016

How a Kickstarted Novel Inspired a Publishing Career

We’ve interviewed dozens of writers who started out indie only to sign with a traditional publisher. But this is the story of an author who, after slogging through the work required to create his own book, decided that it might be interesting to start a publishing company of his own.

IR Book Review | May 16, 2016

Braving the streets of Chicago in: BUZZ RIDE: MEMOIRS OF A RIDE SHARE DRIVER by P.M. White

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In an experiment to discover what the rideshare business is about, one middle-aged business man takes it upon himself to tackle the dangers and excitement of becoming a rideshare driver.

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All About the Book | Guest Author | May 12, 2016

Michael Phillip Cash Discusses His Inspiration for “Monsterland”

A misguided teen must save his date in a theme park, whose main attractions – real werewolves, vampires and zombies – descend the place into chaos.

IR Book Review | May 16, 2016

A murder leads to the discovery of the seedy world of child prostitution in: WITH A LITTLE MORE PRACTICE: A Doctor Joe Nelson Mystery by Paul Janson

Rating: star star

The second installment of the Doctor Joe Nelson mystery series, this novel delves into the sleazy underworld of child prostitution in Las Vegas which the titular good-hearted protagonist refuses to ignore, even though he’s supposedly there to relax.

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What Else But Indie? | Joe Sutton | May 11, 2016

10 Titles that Highlight the Best of Self-Publishing

Despite thousands of bestsellers, numerous titles that have picked up prestigious lit awards and the many works grabbed up at great cost by traditional publishers, self-publishing still–in the immortal words of Rodney Dangerfield–can’t get no respect.