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Indie Authors


The Digital Bonfire: Why Your Work Matters More Than the 1-Star Vandal
As authors, we pour our souls onto the page. We bleed ink, we lose sleep, and we sculpt worlds out of nothingness. Then, we hit "publish," send our children out into the wild, and wait. Usually, the feedback is a healthy mix of praise and constructive criticism. But then, there is the other kind. The 1-star drive-by. The anonymous critique that feels less like a reading of your book and more like a tactical strike against your character. In Michaela Riley’s Critics' Requiem:
Michaela Riley
May 94 min read


Fall reads about all things witches must be read!
Autumn is awakened, and with the crisp air and spiced lattes, comes a new kind of magic: a vibrant coven of indie witch reads ready to transform your understanding of spells, covens, and even mince pies.
Michaela Riley
Aug 26, 20255 min read


The Hilarious Reality of Independent Publishing: A Journey into the Abyss
Why I Chose to be an Independent Author Satire of Why I Chose the Indie Path So, why did I plunge headfirst into the glorious, chaotic,...
Michaela Riley
Aug 20, 20253 min read


Brewing Up Book Magic: My Favorite September Indie Author Reads!
New release Indie Books for September that are perfect for fall and witches!
Michaela Riley
Aug 15, 20253 min read
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