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When I joined Twitter nearly a year ago, I learned about #IndieApril. During the month of April, many readers vow to read more books by Indie authors (writers who might be self-published, or work with smaller, independent publishers).

I remember how supported I felt then as a newly published author when other people gave my books a chance 🥰 I am also grateful for all the authors in the writing community who took interest in my books or shared my tweets.

This year (and hopefully from now onwards), I want to dedicate my April blog posts to reviewing Indie books. My first book is going to be The Long View by Mark Hurst.

I chose The Long View because I was captivated by the book description and I loved the mysterious cover. So what is the book about?

They say the Dead don’t tell tales, but it depends on who’s doing the listening. Ever since Sophie Lydon was a little girl she’s been able to speak with the dead, a gift she inherited from her late mother and grandmother. Now it’s just Sophie and her dad, looking after her uncle and the family funeral business.

She tries to carry on her mother’s work, the tradition of guiding lost souls into the afterlife, but it’s hard and sometimes scary without her mother’s guidance. And the latest crop of arrivals in the mortuary have something new to say, bringing her disturbing messages from the place between living and dying, the vast hinterland across which all souls must walk. A killer has been awoken in the town of High Towers, where Sophie lives. A killer with links to Sophie’s past, a killer known to the voice of The Long View… and it’s coming for Sophie..

I have a confession to make… I spook easily and I had no idea how grim this book will get. I hope I don’t get nightmares 😱

I had no preconceived ideas on where the story will head but The Long View surprised me at every turn… and the killer? You could guess who it was but still be surprised.

I liked that the characters in the books are all flawed, struggling, and ordinary, in the best sense, as they are relatable. There are no caped heroes… just ordinary folks with courageous hearts or lost souls trying to make sense of what is wrong or right.

The Long View (where the souls go after death) is a barren, dark place that will have you mesmerized. It is surreal and imaginative; a nightmare too real caught by the writer and stuffed into the pages of this book.

As always, I won’t give away the ending. I hope I have intrigued you enough to give this book a chance. Please consider supporting an Indie author especially during the month of April. There are many gems you will discover. 📚

Thank you for reading! 😊 I hope you have a great day!

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You might be wondering: What is indie April?
It is a wonderful time of year where we highlight indie (or independently/self-published) authors. My author journey started when a few kind (and brave) souls took a chance at my writing, and every April I hope to pay it forward.

Today’s featured Indie book is What are friends for? By Sarah Sutton.

What is the book about? Here’s a sneak peek:

FALLING IN LOVE ISN’T COMPLICATED…UNLESS IT’S WITH YOUR BEST FRIEND. I’ve got a problem.

A big one. It involves a blindfolded kissing game at a party. I was supposed to be kissing my crush, Jeremy, the totally hot baseball player I’ve been crushing on. And the kiss…it’s amazing. Makes me forget all about my overbearing mother, my next-door neighbor’s drama, and the probability of failing my senior year.

But that’s not the big problem. The big problem is that once my blindfold falls off, I realize that heart-stopping, toe-curling, world-changing kiss wasn’t with my crush.It was with Elijah Greybeck, my best friend since the third grade. And even once I realize it’s him, why… why do I want to keep kissing him?

Book one of the Love in Fenton County standalone series, What Are Friends For?, is a swoon-worthy friends to lovers story that will leave you crushing hard.

This is a sweet romance book that will leave you with a warm, happy feeling. Both the main characters are adorable and there are no bad guys/gals, just characters who make bad choices (and then realize it and make amends). I hope you give this cute story a chance.

Be sure to pick up a Indie book for your next read (my books included 😁)

Thank you for reading!

Check out my interview in Epic Indie. I entered my book, The Stone Mermaid, for SPFBO9.

SPFBO is an annual competition (now in its 9th year) for self-published fantasy authors, where a winner is chosen by esteemed bloggers and judges from among 300 entries.

https://www.epicindie.net/indie-fanta...

Dear Readers,

I have two great Indie promotions for you to check out.

Have you always wanted to try audiobooks or do you love audiobooks? Here is your chance to get them for free. Stuff your Earbuds! August 25th! 65+ free audiobooks for one day only at https://romanceaudiobookworms.com


One more great Indie ebook promotion. Narrates Indie August Sale for fantasy, sci-fi, and horror: August 26–28. Find 300+ fantastic ebooks for sale, $0.99, or free at https://promotions.narratess.com/

Dear readers,

Thank you for your support and being a part of my writing journey. In light of the upcoming new year, I wish you joy, peace, love, happiness, good health, and wealth with your family and friends.

As a token of my appreciation, I have uploaded the complete audiobook of Midnight Prince for you. It’s a short, sweet, and funny story that I’m sure you’ll enjoy. Feel free to like, share it, and subscribe:

https://youtu.be/I0BSDYT9aKA?feature=...

Happy New Year! Take care until next time 😊

Dear readers,

I have suprising news! The audiobook for The Three Fates is complete! I was a little shocked when my narrator said it was ready.

Here is the link for the audiobook at my direct store: https://payhip.com/b/m9Q0b

I hope that you check out this new talent (: The audiobook is also available at all audio retailers, and also through libraries.

Dear readers,

Today is stuff your earbuds day, an event that occurs twice a year, with a chance to grab free audiobooks!

Check out the website: www.romanceaudiobookworms.com

My fantasy short story, Midnight Prince, is there. Be sure to grab it!

Happy listening 🎶

Dear readers,

The preorder links for Reign of Malice are here! The ebook and paperback will be released on 23rd July, but you can preorder the ebook right now 😁

Preorder at my author store link: https://payhip.com/b/4D73Z

Or at a store of your choice: https://books2read.com/RGOM

I can’t wait to share this book with you, and I hope that you will enjoy it!

I will post again on release day. Take care until next time ❤️

The Narratess Indie Sale starts today!

Visit http://indiebook.sale to see which 300 books are on sale right now!

#NarratessIndieSale #IndieApril