From San Diego to Scotland, Tameri Etherton Dazzles with Her Self-Made Author Career
Tameri Etherton discovered she was a natural storyteller when she was six. “I have three older siblings and then a stepsister who was four months younger than me, and we’d go camping a lot,” she says. “And I would be the one telling stories around the fire. And I realized I had a gift for […]
If You’re Going Through Hell Keep Going
There’s an old saying that goes, “If you’re going through Hell—keep going. That’s no place to stop.” The same can be said about first drafts, editing, and most of the business tasks associated with being a self-published author. Many of the tasks aren’t in our wheelhouse as creatives, or we do them so infrequently that […]
Audio Issue #15
In this issue of Indie Author Magazine, we highlight how you can boost interest in books you’ve already published and earn more between new releases. Learn how to let your backlist do the work so you can get back to the business of writing your next novel.
July 2022
Why Texas Might Be the Perfect Setting for Your Next Book
Texas: It Really Is Like a Whole Other Country When you think of Texas, a few images might come to mind: cowboys, hot prairies with dusty tumbleweeds, herds of cattle, chuck wagons, horses everywhere, and maybe the Alamo. As with every American state, these are typical stereotypes with roots in reality. And sure, you’ll find […]
That dog won’t hunt.
When I moved to Texas from California what feels like a million years ago, it sometimes felt as if I’d moved to a far more exotic locale than just a new state in the same country. The food was different. The BBQ meat looked burnt and inedible but tasted delicious, and everything was always covered […]
Audio Issue #14
In this issue of Indie Author Magazine, we shine a light on the beta and ARC teams who’ll read your work first, plus all the marketing steps you can take before your story has even hit shelves.
Upgrade Your Brain’s Operating System
I have a new analogy I’d like to share this month. Indulge me as I rock this newborn while her exhausted parents try to get a nap. When you become a grandparent, the universe upgrades your operating system with a new app called “Been There Done That.” It pulls the most obscure memories out of […]
June 2022
Indie Author Magazine Featuring Tao Wong
Managing Your ARC Readers, Better Beta Reader Feedback, Reader Magnet Ideas, and Press Release Distribution
★ In this issue of Indie Author Magazine, we shine a light on the beta and ARC teams who’ll read your work first, plus all the marketing steps you can take before your story has even hit shelves. ★
Read three key articles:
✓ Beta Readers vs. ARC Readers: The Differences, Explained
✓ Managing Your ARC Reader Dream Team
✓ Reader Magnet Revolution: Unconventional Ideas Every Author Can Explore
You’ll Also Meet Tao Wong, the Bestseller Who Found Full-Time Status by Focusing on His Craft and on Creating Multiple Streams of Income.
Nicole Schroeder Promoted to Editor In Chief of Indie Author Magazine
Moves from Consulting Editor to Newly Created Position [Dateline: Sparks, Nevada May 26, 2022] — Indie Author Magazine announced today the promotion of Nicole Schroeder from Consulting Editor to Editor in Chief, a newly created position for the one-year-old publication. “As IAM enters its second year of operation, we’re thrilled to have Nicole at the […]