NickEast, 6 months ago to writing

So, if I occasionally feel like I know what I'm doing. Does that mean I don't get compensation? 😜 😂

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skaeth, 7 months ago to bookstodon

I just finished uploading all of the latest year's #SPSFC books ( #SPSFC3 I believe) and all of the books from the new #SFINCS competition to https://indiestorygeek.com .
Remember, all of these books are eligible for the #IndieInkAwards competition!
Nominations are open through the end of November, so make sure you nominate your favorite #IndieBooks for the awards that make the most sense for them. All genres of indie books are welcome!

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skaeth, 10 months ago to bookstodon

The Narratess Indie Sale is tomorrow! My books Windward and Between Starfalls are both reduced to 99cents for this sale (for US, Canada, Europe, and Australia), and that price is in effect already for most book sellers!

Tomorrow the sale page goes live with tons of amazing deals: prices Free, 99cents, or $1.99.
Check out https://promotions.narratess.com before the weekend is over.

Boosts appreciated to help others find incredible #IndieBooks to snatch up!

#BookSale #BookToot #Bookstodon @bookstodon

skaeth, 10 months ago to bookstodon

I read this book last year and I loved it so much, it's one of my all-time favorite books. So of course I had to tell my friend Kriti about it, and now that she's read it too, we had a little chat about it! Check it out at : https://armedwithabook.com/the-last-gifts-of-the-universe/

This book also recently won #SPFSC which I was so excited to hear about! (Check out more amazing #SelfPublished sci-fi books at @spsfc ).

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MonadicBlurbs, 6 months ago to bookstodon

Hey there!

I'm CKMo, and I'm a taiwanese high fantasy indie author. I'm trying to bring more works with #eastasian influences into western culture via my novels.

You can find all my publishing sites, social media, and discord server in my bio!

#indieauthor #indiebooks #indiefantasy #fantasy #selfpublished #webnovelist #writing #novel #fantasyauthor #taiwanese #asian #asiancreator #writers #book #books #fantasybook #bookstodon #webnovel #highfantasy @bookstodon

The video is made using a still picture of a dimly lit, antique looking library wall. The wall is illuminated by a row of hanging Edison lightbulbs. The books on the shelves appear to be arranged somewhat haphazardly. Partially covering the library image, in the center of it, is a black frame with a darker, semi-transparent background which adds a worn look to the picture behind it. In this frame are a set of captions in antique gold with a black outline, which read in this order: "Looking for a new indie author to support? Check out my high fantasy series, Below the Heavens! Here’s what you’ll find inside: A detailed world crafted from scratch with its own unique magic system and political struggles. A realm full of dragons, spirits, magical auramasters, and battles for power and control! A charismatic protagonist using his quick wits to try to survive in this tumultuous world and find his way back home. A large and diverse cast of likeable (and not likeable) supporting characters and antagonists! A free, multi-book series in the works. Book one out now!"

MonadicBlurbs, 7 months ago to bookstodon

Check out this excerpt from the thirteenth chapter of my novel, Below the Heavens - JiangXi.

I have the entirety of the novel published on Royal Road for free. I'm actively publishing the second novel of the series as well! You can find the link to both in my bio.

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skaeth, 7 months ago to bookstodon

Have you nominated your favorite #IndieBooks for the #IndieInkAwards yet? Nominations are open for the month of November for several awards from Side Character MVP to Wittiest Character, & to highlight amazing #LGBTQ Representation, #MentalHealth Rep, #Disability Rep, #BIPOC Rep, & more. Open to all fiction genres and YA, NA, & Adult books. While you're there, you might find more #BooksToRead !

Join in at https://indiestorygeek.com/a/indie-ink-awards-2023

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MonadicBlurbs, 7 months ago to bookstodon

Check out this recent review of my novel, Below the Heavens - JiangXi.

I have the entirety of the novel published on Royal Road for free. I'm actively publishing the second novel of the series as well! You can find the link to both in my bio.

#indieauthor #indiebooks #indiefantasy #fantasy #selfpublished #webnovelist #writing #novel #fantasyauthor #taiwanese #asian #eastasian #asiancreator #writers #book #books #fantasybook #bookstodon #webnovel #highfantasy @bookstodon

MonadicBlurbs, 8 months ago to bookstodon

Check out this excerpt from the fifth chapter of my novel, Below the Heavens - JiangXi.

I have the entirety of the novel published on Royal Road for free. I'm actively publishing the second novel of the series as well! You can find the link to both in my bio.

#indieauthor #indiebooks #indiefantasy #fantasy #selfpublished #webnovelist #writing #novel #fantasyauthor #taiwanese #asian #eastasian #asiancreator #writers #book #books #fantasybook #bookstodon #webnovel #highfantasy @bookstodon

MonadicBlurbs, 8 months ago to bookstodon

Hey there!

Figured I'd create a handy little video about some places to find indie novels for free.

If you know of any other places to support indie authors for free, please drop them in the comments!

#indieauthor #indiebooks #indiefantasy #selfpublished #webnovelist #writing #novel #writers #book #books #bookstodon #webnovel #fantasy #mystery #thriller #scifi #paranormal #historicalfiction #romance #YA #comedy #poetry #fiction #nonfiction #isekai #adult #xianxia #progressionfantasy #cultivation @bookstodon

The video begins on a graphic created using a picture of a black book on a red tablecloth. The picture has been edited to replace the cover of the book. The edited cover is an illustration of a landscape that is dark, a sprawling castle with a kingdom surrounding it, misty clouds twisting between structures. In the sky framing the tallest center spire is a vast circular halo made of glowing flame and light. The captions in these frames of the video read: "Places to find indie books for free!" The next frames include a real life video of mountains with a dark cloudy sky in the background, large pines and other trees in the foothills and midground, and a field of wheat with a rusted farm-grade rolling sprinkler in it on the foreground. The captions in this portion of the video read: "Webnovel! You can find novels, webcomics, and fanfic on this website. Isekai, LitRPG, Fantasy, SciFi, Comedy, Slice of Life, Fanfic, and Romance are just a few popular genres! Royal Road! This website is a great place to find novels and book series with asian and/or anime influences. Isekai, Xianxia, LitRPG, Progression Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, SciFi, and Comedy are just a few popular genres! Scribblehub! This website is also good for finding novels and book series with asian and/or anime influences. Isekai, Xianxia, LitRPG, Fantasy, SciFi, Comedy, Supernatural, Fanfic, and Adult are just a few popular genres!"

BooksAre42, 8 months ago to bookstodon

Today I'm shining the spotlight on Awakening: The Commune's Curse: Book 1 by Lucy A. McLaren one of the #BBNYA2023 semi-finalists!

https://booksare42.com/2023/10/17/bbnya-spotlight-awakening-the-communes-curse-book-1-by-lucy-a-mclaren/

#BookCommunity #BookBlogger #IndieBooks #Bookstodon @bookstodon

BooksAre42, 8 months ago to bookstodon

Today I'm shining the spotlight on Are You Okay, Elliot Hart? by Kate S. Martin one of the BBNYA 2023 Semi-Finalists!

https://booksare42.com/2023/10/16/bbnya-spotlight-are-you-okay-elliot-hart-by-kate-s-martin/

#BookCommunity #BookBlogger #IndieBooks #Bookstodon @bookstodon #BBNYA2023

MonadicBlurbs, 8 months ago to bookstodon

Hey there!

Check out this excerpt from the eight chapter of my novel, Below the Heavens - JiangXi.

I have the entirety of the novel published on Royal Road for free. I'm actively publishing the second novel of the series as well! You can find the link to both in my bio.

#indieauthor #indiebooks #indiefantasy #fantasy #selfpublished #webnovelist #writing #novel #fantasyauthor #taiwanese #asian #eastasian #asiancreator #writers #book #books #fantasybook #bookstodon #webnovel #highfantasy @bookstodon

BooksAre42, 8 months ago to bookstodon

Today I'm sharing the cover of Arvia: Wings of the Wild by D.H. Willison! This is the fourth book in the Tales of Arvia series

https://booksare42.com/2023/10/06/cover-reveal-arvia-wings-of-the-wild-by-d-h-willison/

#BookCommunity #BookBlogger #CoverReveal #IndieBooks #Bookstodon #Books @bookstodon

MonadicBlurbs, 8 months ago to bookstodon

Hey there!

Figured I'd create a handy little video with some tips on how to support indie authors.

If you have any ideas for tips yourself, please feel free to drop them in a comment!

#indieauthor #indiebooks #indiefantasy #selfpublished #webnovelist #writing #novel #writers #book #books #bookstodon #webnovel #fantasy #mystery #thriller #scifi #paranormal #historicalfiction #romance #YA #comedy #poetry #fiction #nonfiction @bookstodon

The video begins on a graphic created using a picture of a black book on a red tablecloth. The picture has been edited to replace the cover of the book. The edited cover is an illustration of a landscape that is dark, a sprawling castle with a kingdom surrounding it, misty clouds twisting between structures. In the sky framing the tallest center spire is a vast circular halo made of glowing flame and light. The captions in these frames of the video read: "Want to support an indie author? Here's how!" The next frames include a real life video of mountains with a dark cloudy sky in the background, large pines and other trees in the foothills and midground, and a field of wheat with a rusted farm-grade rolling sprinkler in it on the foreground. The captions in this portion of the video read: "Leave a review, even if it's short and/or not a perfect 5 out of 5! Seeing that other people have read something and also what they think about it will entice prospective readers. Interact with them and their social media posts! Share and comment on their posts, participate in Q&As, make fanart/fiction and post it with a tag, recommend them to other readers, and more! Indie authors rely heavily on their community, so the more you get the word out, the better!"