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Adopt An Indie - November 2011
I'm participating in Adopt an Indie, this November. My book The Dream is among over 100 books being featured in this event.
You can 'adopt' an indie author by choosing his or her book to read and review, from the list, request the book using the 'Book Request Form' on the site. If your request is successful, you'll receive a free ebook version of the book to read and review!
It's a great way for readers and bloggers to find out more about independent authors.
Here's a link to the site: Adopt an Indie
My guest blog post, which will appear on the site on 1st November, is entitled Why "I'm self published" is not the same as "My novel wasn't good enough to be published traditionally"
I will be posting a link here when it's been posted. I hope you'll all stop by and have a look at the books that are available on the site, and if you have time please participate, either by spreading the word about the event, reading and reviewing some of the books, reading the guest posts, commenting on the blog posts.
Here's a bit more information about 'Adopt an Indie' month that I've taken from the website:
* Readers will be able to talk to published authors and learn about their experiences
* Authors will be able to find out what really matters to readers and if they really care about the ‘indie/SP/small press’ labels
* Bloggers can share their take – do they see traditional books as higher quality? Does the publisher even matter?
In addition, as part of the ‘Adopt an Indie’ theme, readers will be able to read and review one book from a selection available in order to see first hand the quality that is on offer. In effect, they will ‘adopt’ that indie and be able to ask more detailed questions about their work and get more of an insight into the indie world.
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I hope you'll get involved in this event in some way! If you do, please let me know by posting a comment below! Happy reading :)
You can 'adopt' an indie author by choosing his or her book to read and review, from the list, request the book using the 'Book Request Form' on the site. If your request is successful, you'll receive a free ebook version of the book to read and review!
It's a great way for readers and bloggers to find out more about independent authors.
Here's a link to the site: Adopt an Indie
My guest blog post, which will appear on the site on 1st November, is entitled Why "I'm self published" is not the same as "My novel wasn't good enough to be published traditionally"
I will be posting a link here when it's been posted. I hope you'll all stop by and have a look at the books that are available on the site, and if you have time please participate, either by spreading the word about the event, reading and reviewing some of the books, reading the guest posts, commenting on the blog posts.
Here's a bit more information about 'Adopt an Indie' month that I've taken from the website:
* Readers will be able to talk to published authors and learn about their experiences
* Authors will be able to find out what really matters to readers and if they really care about the ‘indie/SP/small press’ labels
* Bloggers can share their take – do they see traditional books as higher quality? Does the publisher even matter?
In addition, as part of the ‘Adopt an Indie’ theme, readers will be able to read and review one book from a selection available in order to see first hand the quality that is on offer. In effect, they will ‘adopt’ that indie and be able to ask more detailed questions about their work and get more of an insight into the indie world.
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I hope you'll get involved in this event in some way! If you do, please let me know by posting a comment below! Happy reading :)
Read my guest blog post at Adopt an Indie!
'Adopt an Indie' month is here! Throughout November readers are being encouraged to read more independently published titles, ask the authors questions, and generally spread the word about all things indie!
My guest post is the first one to be published on the site. Click here to read it: Why "I'm self-published" is not the same as "my novel wasn't good enough to be published traditionally"
While you're there, why not choose an indie book to 'adopt' from those listed on the site. Fill in the 'Book Request' form. My novel The Dream is available. It's already been adopted once, I'm pleased to say, but you can still request a free copy for review.
There are books available in all genres, so take a look, I'm sure you'll find something to interest you.
'Adopt an Indie' month is all about supporting hard working independent writers. I hope you'll take a moment to check it out, and participate if you have time.
If you don't have time to read and review any of the books this month, you could also help by spreading the word. Tweet about it, put a link on your Facebook page, blog about it... whatever takes your fancy.
Be sure to let me know of any fabulous indie books you read this month :)
November News!
November is turning out to be a great month for independent authors.
I mentioned 'Adopt an Indie' month in my last blog post. During November there will be guest blog posts by authors, readers, reviewers and bloggers, explaining everything you need to know about the self-publishing industry. You can ask any of the participating authors a question by emailing through the site, you can request review copies of any of the listed books to read and review for the site. There's lots going on.
Many blog posts have been posted on the site already, and I wanted to share a couple of my favourites so far. These are my favourites, not because they are the best (I have really enjoyed all the blog posts), but the reason I've chosen to share these two in particular is because they are not written by independent authors. One is written by a reader who loves indie books and another is written by a blogger/reviewer, who has also found that indie books are just as good as those published by traditional publishers.
As indie authors, no matter how many times we tell you to go and try this book or that book by other indie authors, there is always some frustrating barrier that we can't get past because someone or other has filled your heads with ideas like, "Oh, these indie authors only review each other's books and they always give each other 5 stars", or "the reason that indie author is going on about how great other indie books are is because she/he wants to sell her own". Now, I have some kind of independent evidence that shows it's not only indie authors who love indie books.
Read these posts and you'll know what I mean:
Amanda Chambers: A blogger, on why you should read indie books
Cassie McCown: a reader who loves indie books
Another event this month, which is also going on through December, is 'Nurture Your Books, 2nd Annual Celebration of Authors and Readers Worldwide'. During the event, there will be live chats with authors, prizes, giveaways, blog hops and more. Click the link to find out more about how you can participate:
Nurture Your Books
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I'm pleased to say that Nurture your Book is currently featuring my book trailer for The Dream on the website:
Book Trailer Spotlight
Happy reading!
I mentioned 'Adopt an Indie' month in my last blog post. During November there will be guest blog posts by authors, readers, reviewers and bloggers, explaining everything you need to know about the self-publishing industry. You can ask any of the participating authors a question by emailing through the site, you can request review copies of any of the listed books to read and review for the site. There's lots going on.
Many blog posts have been posted on the site already, and I wanted to share a couple of my favourites so far. These are my favourites, not because they are the best (I have really enjoyed all the blog posts), but the reason I've chosen to share these two in particular is because they are not written by independent authors. One is written by a reader who loves indie books and another is written by a blogger/reviewer, who has also found that indie books are just as good as those published by traditional publishers.
As indie authors, no matter how many times we tell you to go and try this book or that book by other indie authors, there is always some frustrating barrier that we can't get past because someone or other has filled your heads with ideas like, "Oh, these indie authors only review each other's books and they always give each other 5 stars", or "the reason that indie author is going on about how great other indie books are is because she/he wants to sell her own". Now, I have some kind of independent evidence that shows it's not only indie authors who love indie books.
Read these posts and you'll know what I mean:
Amanda Chambers: A blogger, on why you should read indie books
Cassie McCown: a reader who loves indie books
Another event this month, which is also going on through December, is 'Nurture Your Books, 2nd Annual Celebration of Authors and Readers Worldwide'. During the event, there will be live chats with authors, prizes, giveaways, blog hops and more. Click the link to find out more about how you can participate:
Nurture Your Books
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I'm pleased to say that Nurture your Book is currently featuring my book trailer for The Dream on the website:
Book Trailer Spotlight
Happy reading!
