Anyone Here an Independent or Traditional Author?

palides2021 said:
Thanks for sharing this, @BlueVilla! Welcome to our forum. Several of us have written books. What are your books about? What is your play about?
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Thanks for the warm welcome. Nonfiction--I wrote a memoir and a book for writers. Fiction--a ghost book, a pirate book, and a visionary fiction series for young adults. Plays--one about community, and the newest one is about a retired school librarian who builds a little library on her front lawn.
 
BlueVilla said:
Thanks for the warm welcome. Nonfiction--I wrote a memoir and a book for writers. Fiction--a ghost book, a pirate book, and a visionary fiction series for young adults. Plays--one about community, and the newest one is about a retired school librarian who builds a little library on her front lawn.
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Please let us know where we can find your books! I would love to have a look! Thanks!
 

Supernatural said:
Hiya,

Since I had to leave some Social Media sites (Twitter, Instagram) it's wee bit difficult to find other authors to discuss books, subjects, and more. I haven't used my blogger in ages. I'm currently using Skype and my YouTube channel for my trailer videos.

I've a full four eBooks series ready for readers of Vampires, Witchcraft and more behind the scenes Supernaturals. Launch on hold since hubby died.

I've a WIP that's got the synopsis ready. This future series is about Earth Angels.

So please, if you're a writer, indie or traditional author, can you reply? I'm trying to reach out and get back into finding potential future readers.

Thanks for your time and consideration.

Yours in ink,
Caitlin D Burnside (pen name)
Indie author/writer since 1997
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When I have a chance, I will have a look at your books! I have been busy, but it's good to support each other. All the best!
Edited: Could you PM me on how to get a hold of one of your books? (I can do only one at a time due to time constraints.)
 
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palides2021 said:
When I have a chance, I will have a look at your books! I have been busy, but it's good to support each other. All the best!
Edited: Could you PM me on how to get a hold of one of your books? (I can do only one at a time due to time constraints.)
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Hi, I normally would point you in the right direction, however, I'm in the process of restructuring everything for my eBooks from next week and I've still to update new covers and things.

I'll update you soon. Cheers!
 
Between 2019 and 2021 I authored 4 novels. All are available on Amazon.com. It feels like blowing my own horn, but the following are my books. Not sure if it's okay to drop several images in but here goes.

Bad Vibe Kindle Cover (200x300).jpg Idimmu Cover Kindle.jpg Portal cover kindle 2020 (200x300 pixel).jpg Grief Begets Crutch Kindle2 (200x320).jpg
Bad Vibe - 349 pages, Idimmu - 342 pages, Portal - 283 pages and Grief Begets - 303 pages. I was age 69 when I started writing these four. In hindsight, I was unusually prolific (for me.) During 2022, I was working on three more books. Then, on Feb 21st, 2023, 13 days after my 73rd birthday, I had a massive heart attack. Four days later, I had open heart surgery (CABG x 5.) I came through it okay, but (needless to say) my life changed dramatically.

I live alone (lost my wife in 2021) and I now find that my "muse" has become a no-show. I hope to get back to it, but I find myself unable to figure out what to do with myself now. I'm not depressed, nor, three years after the fact, do I feel abject grief anymore. I feel I am living the definition of tottering around the house. I'm keeping the place clean. My only companion is my Chi-weenie, Emma, who I dearly love. She's not much of a conversationalist.

It is odd to share these thoughts across the digital divide with essentially strangers, but it feels good to do so. I live in a rural area with little to no opportunity to socialize, so thanks for listening. A big shout out to all of the struggling writers out there.

With affection,

David
 
David later version said:
Between 2019 and 2021 I authored 4 novels. All are available on Amazon.com. It feels like blowing my own horn, but the following are my books. Not sure if it's okay to drop several images in but here goes.

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Bad Vibe - 349 pages, Idimmu - 342 pages, Portal - 283 pages and Grief Begets - 303 pages. I was age 69 when I started writing these four. In hindsight, I was unusually prolific (for me.) During 2022, I was working on three more books. Then, on Feb 21st, 2023, 13 days after my 73rd birthday, I had a massive heart attack. Four days later, I had open heart surgery (CABG x 5.) I came through it okay, but (needless to say) my life changed dramatically.

I live alone (lost my wife in 2021) and I now find that my "muse" has become a no-show. I hope to get back to it, but I find myself unable to figure out what to do with myself now. I'm not depressed, nor, three years after the fact, do I feel abject grief anymore. I feel I am living the definition of tottering around the house. I'm keeping the place clean. My only companion is my Chi-weenie, Emma, who I dearly love. She's not much of a conversationalist.

It is odd to share these thoughts across the digital divide with essentially strangers, but it feels good to do so. I live in a rural area with little to no opportunity to socialize, so thanks for listening. A big shout out to all of the struggling writers out there.

With affection,

David
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Welcome, @David later version ! I just saw your post and must have missed seeing your thread when you first joined SF! First of all, I am sorry for the loss of your wife! Many of us here have lost spouses, including me. Joining SF has been good for me, because I could share my thoughts, read threads on different topics, and get feedback.

Congratulations on writing/publishing your books! Writing is an arduous task, at least for me. I also have published several books and write poetry, but have slowed down this past year because I am busy teaching. Several others here on SF are also published authors. Good luck with your writing endeavors! Keep us posted on how you are doing!
 
David later version said:
Between 2019 and 2021 I authored 4 novels. All are available on Amazon.com. It feels like blowing my own horn, but the following are my books. Not sure if it's okay to drop several images in but here goes.

View attachment 304927 View attachment 304928 View attachment 304929 View attachment 304930
Bad Vibe - 349 pages, Idimmu - 342 pages, Portal - 283 pages and Grief Begets - 303 pages. I was age 69 when I started writing these four. In hindsight, I was unusually prolific (for me.) During 2022, I was working on three more books. Then, on Feb 21st, 2023, 13 days after my 73rd birthday, I had a massive heart attack. Four days later, I had open heart surgery (CABG x 5.) I came through it okay, but (needless to say) my life changed dramatically.

I live alone (lost my wife in 2021) and I now find that my "muse" has become a no-show. I hope to get back to it, but I find myself unable to figure out what to do with myself now. I'm not depressed, nor, three years after the fact, do I feel abject grief anymore. I feel I am living the definition of tottering around the house. I'm keeping the place clean. My only companion is my Chi-weenie, Emma, who I dearly love. She's not much of a conversationalist.

It is odd to share these thoughts across the digital divide with essentially strangers, but it feels good to do so. I live in a rural area with little to no opportunity to socialize, so thanks for listening. A big shout out to all of the struggling writers out there.

With affection,

David
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Perhaps it's time for YOU to be your muse and write a memoir? It can be about anything, really. Your travels, your hobbies, your pets, your mentors, your school days, your greatest loves, your near-death experiences. I wrote one about my color-associated memories. It began as blog posts and articles, which later became a published book.
 
David later version said:
Between 2019 and 2021 I authored 4 novels. All are available on Amazon.com. It feels like blowing my own horn, but the following are my books. Not sure if it's okay to drop several images in but here goes.

View attachment 304927 View attachment 304928 View attachment 304929 View attachment 304930
Bad Vibe - 349 pages, Idimmu - 342 pages, Portal - 283 pages and Grief Begets - 303 pages. I was age 69 when I started writing these four. In hindsight, I was unusually prolific (for me.) During 2022, I was working on three more books. Then, on Feb 21st, 2023, 13 days after my 73rd birthday, I had a massive heart attack. Four days later, I had open heart surgery (CABG x 5.) I came through it okay, but (needless to say) my life changed dramatically.

I live alone (lost my wife in 2021) and I now find that my "muse" has become a no-show. I hope to get back to it, but I find myself unable to figure out what to do with myself now. I'm not depressed, nor, three years after the fact, do I feel abject grief anymore. I feel I am living the definition of tottering around the house. I'm keeping the place clean. My only companion is my Chi-weenie, Emma, who I dearly love. She's not much of a conversationalist.

It is odd to share these thoughts across the digital divide with essentially strangers, but it feels good to do so. I live in a rural area with little to no opportunity to socialize, so thanks for listening. A big shout out to all of the struggling writers out there.

With affection,

David
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Nice! Congratulations... I'm in the process of finalising mine with new titles and covers. I'm hoping to hit December's rush. Fingers crossed 🤞
 

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