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Continuing My January Indie Author Live Chats Series On YouTube

1/23/2022

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I am so excited to be able to share that I will be continuing my January Indie Author Live Chats series on YouTube!

Our New Year's live chats were so much fun, and there are so many amazing books in the works for 2022!

We kicked off round 2 of our live chats this weekend with appearances from authors in 4 different Fantasy sub-genres (including the amazing Day Leitao and some award-winning/bestselling authors as well). 

From Middle-Grade Portal Fantasy to Steamy Paranormal Romance, and from Portal Fantasy to a special session with the voice actors and narrators who bring indie books to life, there's all kinds of sessions coming your way.

See the full schedule and links below for the rest of January:
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YA Paranormal/Fantasy Romance
Featuring Bekah Berge, Day Leitao, and S. McPherson

Saturday, January 22nd, 2022
10:00am CST
​Watch the Replay on YouTube HERE

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Fairytale Retellings 
Featuring Sky Sommers, Rosalyn Briar, Astrid V.J., and Madam Crystal Butterfly

Saturday, January 22nd, 2022
2:30pm CST
Watch the Replay on YouTube HERE

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Paranormal Romance (18+)
Featuring B.K. Rae, Elena Carter, Nicole Wells, and Nicolette Beebe

Sunday, January 23rd, 2022
11:00am CST
​Watch the Replay on YouTube HERE


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Science Fantasy
Featuring Kimberly Grimes, Nicole A. Oliver, and Tina Capricorn

Sunday, January 23rd, 2022
3:30pm CST
​Watch the Replay on YouTube HERE

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​Meet The Narrators Who Bring Indie Books To Life
​Featuring Jillian Yetter, Sandra Churchill, Shakira Shute, Talon David

Saturday, January 29th, 2022
12:30pm CST
Watch the Replay on YouTube HERE

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Middle-Grade/YA Fantasy
Featuring Cami Murdock Jensen, C.H. Smith, Daniel Pagan Murphy, and Luis M. Mejia

Saturday, January 29th, 2022
7:00pm CST
​Watch Live on YouTube HERE


Want to stay in-the-know on future author live schedules?

Sign up for my newsletter HERE to be the first to hear all the news, and I'll send you a free e-book copy of Splitting Dusk: A Splitting World's Novella as a thank-you for signing up!

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My Birthday Card List For 2022 *Update 2/15/22 - Sign-ups Are Now Closed*

1/19/2022

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I know we're living in the digital age, but I can't help but get excited when I get a physical birthday card! It just makes the whole day so much brighter. 

That's why I still send physical cards when I can, and why I'd be honored to add you to my birthday card list for 2022!

If you're thinking, "Eek! No way! You just want my information to spam me with marketing stuff!" I want to assure you that this is in no way the case.

This birthday card list is solely that: birthday cards only, for 2022 only.

It will include a hand-written message with a birthday greeting made out personally to you. These cards are available to send internationally (permitting your country allows mail from the US). They are free, as well (limit 1 per reader).

I will NOT be mailing you ANYTHING else unless you give me explicit permission to do so below. I will also not store your information without your express permission below. Once your card is in the mail, your address will be deleted from my mailing list. 

*Sign-ups closed on February 15th 2022. If you'd like to stay in the loop about other reader perks that come up, please sign up for my newsletter HERE (I'll send you a free copy of Splitting Dusk: A Splitting Worlds Novella for signing up, too!).*

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January Schedule For Indie Author Behind-The-Scenes 2022

1/16/2022

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The January schedule for Indie Author Behind-The-Scenes 2022 is here!

As we launch into the new year, and I receive more and more questions about being an indie author, I could not be more excited about starting this YouTube Live series. 

From writing references/research to self-editing and self-publishing, and everything in between, I'll be touching on some key aspects of the indie author life I wish I'd had more information about when starting my own journey as an indie author. 

And the good news about these being Lives is that I can chat with you guys and answer your questions real-time! (Don't worry; they're also recorded to view later if you can't make the live.) So hit the bell on the future ones to get a notification from YouTube when the live begins.

Here is the January schedule for Indie Author Behind-The-Scenes 2022:
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Using Canva (a graphic editing online software) As An Indie Author

-January 5th, 2022 @9:30PM CST
-Watch the Replay on YouTube HERE

Watch the Canva Replay
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How to Find a Good Editor on Fiverr

-January 15th, 2022 @2:00PM CST
-Watch the Replay on YouTube HERE

Watch The Fiverr Replay

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Using Klaviyo for an Author Newsletter

-January 20th, 2022 @1:00PM CST
-Watch the Replay on YouTube HERE

Watch the Klaviyo Live
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Using AutoCrit to Self-Edit a Novel
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-January 30th, 2022 @11:30AM CST
-Watch Live on YouTube HERE

Watch the AutoCrit Live
I hope to see you on the lives! 

Do you have a question about one of these topics, but can't make the live? Drop it in the comments here in advance and I'll try to include the answer to it.

And if you have questions about other aspects of being an indie author, feel free to drop those here as well. I'll be checking in on the comments for ideas for future videos in the series throughout 2022.

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2022 Alphabet Reading Challenge - Indie Authors Only

1/14/2022

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Now that you've seen my 5-star rated reads from 2021, it's time for me to share my 2022 alphabet reading challenge - indie authors only!

An alphabet reading challenge can be set up many ways, but in my case, I follow the suggestions my mother gave me in high school. For this challenge, the suggestions are:

-Only choose authors you've never read work from before.
-Use the first letter of the author's last name (organized like the library system)
-Pick one book per letter of the alphabet (26 books total)
-*My bonus for 2022: Only pick indie authors.*

This challenge is in addition to traditionally-published books and new books by indie authors I already love that I plan to read in 2022. 

The goal of it all?

To find new authors I love, and support indie authors in the process. 

So, without further ado, here are my picks for 2022:
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The Assassin of Grins and Secrets 
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by K.E. Andrews
Epic Adventure Fantasy
(Read More)

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Needlework 
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by Bekah Berge
YA Fantasy
(Read More)

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The Saltwater Heir
by Cassidy Clarke
Fantasy

(Read More)

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She Awakens
by 
Caitlin Denman
YA Adventure Fantasy
(Read More)

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Hunted
by Rhian Edwards
YA Paranormal Fantasy
​(Read More)


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The Crown's Inheritance  by Cristen J. Faulkenberry
YA Fantasy
(Read More)

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Sentinals Awaken 
by Helen Garraway
Epic Fantasy
​(Read More)

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The Sapphire Eclipse
by Amy Hart
YA Paranormal Fantasy
​(Read More)

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Feathers of Snow 
by Alice Ivinya
Fairytale Retelling
​(Read More)

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Unholy Warrior
by Rebecka Jäger
Dystopian Sci-Fi
​(Read More)


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Elevated by
Daniel Solomon Kaplan
Sci-Fi
(Read More)

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Halos
by Amber Lambda
YA Fantasy
​(Read More)

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Snow and Red 
by Eileen Mueller &
A.J. Ponder
YA Fantasy
(Read More)

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Guiding Light
by Noelle Nichols
Fantasy Short Story
​(Read More)

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Logical Magic
by Nicole A. Oliver
Science Fantasy
​(Read More)


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King of the Underworld
by V.L. Peters
Paranormal Romance
​(Read More)

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Rust-Kicker
by Daniel M. Quilter
Middle-Grade Fantasy
(Read More)

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The Maven Knight
by Matthew Romeo
Sci-Fi
​(Read More)

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Elements of Power
by Kate Stoessel
YA Fantasy
(Read More)

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Guiding Gaia 
by Tish Thawer
YA Fantasy
(Read More)


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Rise of the Red Harbinger
by Khalid Harbinger
Epic Fantasy
​(Read More)

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The Ice Queen 
by Elena Van Peborgh
Paranormal Fantasy
(Read More)

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Prince of the Fallen
by M.H. Woodscourt
New Adult Fantasy
​(Read More)

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Heir of Blood and Secrets
by Linda Xia
YA Dystopian Mystery
​(Read More)

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Stormfire
by Jasmine Young
YA Fantasy
​(Read More)

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The Leviathan King by
Andy Zambrano 
Thriller
​(Read More)


So there it is: my list for the 2022 alphabet reading challenge - indie authors only. 

Have you read any of these? 

Are any on your TBR list? 

Let me know in the comments!

Want to keep up with my reading challenge and other featured indie author news throughout 2022? Sign up for my newsletter HERE to stay in-the-loop, and I'll send you a free copy of Splitting Dusk: A Splitting Worlds Novella as a bonus!

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5-Star Reads From 2021

1/6/2022

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Today I am super excited to share the complete list of my 5-star reads from 2021!

As a Reedsy Discovery Reviewer, I get many requests for reviews all year long. Many of my 5-star reads this year came from Reedsy Discovery! Others I found through "Bookstagram" or recommendations from other authors, or I edited them pre-release for the authors and then read the completed versions.

From Middle-Grade Fantasy to Adult Dark Fantasy, I have a wide variety of books to choose from, so maybe you can find some for your TBR list, too!

Without further ado, here are my 5-star reads from 2021 (in order of date reviewed):

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StarDust (Book 2 of the Five Elements Series) by Nicole Wells - Science Fantasy Romance (Read More)

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Luna Reyes and the Emperor of Light by Daniel Pagan Murphy - Middle-Grade Portal / Adventure Fantasy (Read More)

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The Outworlder by Natalie J. Holden - Science Fantasy (Read More)

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TwinFlames​ (Book 3 of the Five Elements Series) by Nicole Wells - Science Fantasy Romance (Read More)

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The Seekers of Genesis: Empyreal Roots by C.J. Walters - Historical Fantasy/Mythological Retelling (Read More)


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Entwined By Magic  (Book 2 of The Zakota Chronicles) by Janet Swan - Paranormal Romance (Read More) 

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Two-Horn by Luke Courtney - Children's Picture Book about Bullies / Values (Read More)

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Wolves of Adalore  (Book 1 of the Mark of the Hunter series) by Morgan Gauthier - Epic Fantasy (Read More)

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The Princess Knight by C.H. Smith - YA Epic Adventure Fantasy (Read More)

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The Lost Heir  (Book 1 of The Inheritance Ring series) by Chris Gourley - Epic Fantasy (Read More)


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Dio in the Dark  by Rizwan Asad  - Mythological Retelling Novella (Read More)

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Merlin and the Moor (Book 1 of the Merlin and the Moor trilogy) by Reina Donovan - Middle-Grade Epic Fantasy (Read More)

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The Dominion: Defiant (Book 2 of The Dominion trilogy) by Chris Cloake - Epic Fantasy (Read More)

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Kilmer's Ghost (Book 2 of the Astar's Ghost series) by Joe Lyon - Dark Epic Fantasy (Read More)

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The Hydra​ (Book 1 of The Hercules Cycle) by Varan Merten - Mythological Retelling (Read More)


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Argent Blade: Plague Carrier  (Book 2 of the Argent Blade series) by Luke Courtney - Dark Urban Fantasy (Read More)

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Fourth Earth (Book 4 of the Arch Mage series) by Cami Murdock Jensen - YA Portal / Adventure Fantasy (Read More)

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The Grimalkin Knight: A Journey Into the Evergreen  by Luis M. Mejia - YA Dark Epic Fantasy


So there you have it: all of my 5-star reads from 2021!

I will continue to post 5-star reads throughout 2022, as well. 

-Want to keep up with my reviews? Follow me on Twitter HERE, Goodreads HERE, or Instagram HERE.
-Want more lists about featured books and authors? Sign up for my newsletter HERE for updates through the year.
-Are you an author who wants me to review your book? Check out my Inquiries page HERE for details.
-Are you a Reedsy Discovery reader? Follow my Reedsy Discovery profile HERE to see all of my reviews through the year. 

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Splitting Dawn Book Boyfriend Quiz

1/2/2022

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Take the Splitting Dawn book boyfriend quiz to find your perfect match from the first full-length novel in the Splitting Worlds series:

Want to read more about Splitting Dawn?

-Check out the Splitting Dawn page HERE

-Sign-up for my newsletter HERE for exclusive offers, giveaways, and release news (plus I'll send you a free e-book copy of Splitting Dusk: A Splitting Worlds Novella as a thank-you for signing up)

-Pre-Order your copy of the Realm of Darkness set (the only place Splitting Dawn will be available) on Amazon HERE, or on Google Play/Barnes & Noble/Kobo/Apple Books HERE.
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