At the start of the month I read a blog post by Julie over at A Tale Of Many Reviews about a self-published author with who's books she had fallen in love. I had a similar experience, and her article started me thinking about how self-published authors don't get nearly the recognition they deserve. Yes, there are some truly awful self-published books out there, but there are also some terrific ones that deserve acknowledgement.
For example, I highly recommend Wendy Raven McNair's YA superhero teen love story trilogy, Asleep. The writing is a rich and compelling with a strong central female character. I reviewed the first two books on Girls Just Reading this year (Asleep Review, Awake Review) and am anxiously awaiting the third and final installment, Ascend. So until the end of January, in honor of Ms. McNair and other talented self-published authors out there, I want you to share your self-published favorites here, whether it be a link to the author's site or a link to your review of one of their books. Feel free to link under appreciated indie authors too!
I LOVE Amanda Hocking. I think she is a great new voice. And a Dynamo.
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Ann Mauren is elegant as a writer and open to discussion on her books.
Emma Michaels is a writer bucking a trend; she chose to write 13 Chimes in an older voice. Great plot! Fangs, Wands and Fairy Dust
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Great Idea! I love promoting self-published authors. A really good book especially a self-published one is like finding a diamond in the snow.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad my post inspired you! I agree, there are great self-published authors out there and should be recognized more. :D I adore Amanda Hocking and so glad I stumbled upon her work.
ReplyDeleteI just bought ASLEEP. I'll let you know what I think. Thanks for the recommendation. ;)
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