One of the reasons I set up this blog was to post about my journey through self-publishing. As adventurous as its been, it’s always good to come across those who want nothing more than to help indie authors get on their feet and propel their works of fiction/non-fiction to new heights.
Today I’d like to direct everyone’s attention to the Indie Book Blog. I found Scott, the man who runs the blog, over in the Amazon Forums when he posted a thread titled “Looking to read and review indie fantasy books”. I posted my scifi/fantasy book, Black Earth: End of the Innocence.
Scott’s review of End of the Innocence was great – 4 out of 5 stars on Amazon – and I’ve gotten a chance over the last month to see the other reviews he’s posted. Scott really does put great time and effort into reading and reviewing indie books to help indie authors get their works out there, and he’s created a hub for those readers interested in discovering a compilation of stellar authors who otherwise may not get the attention they truly deserve.
Right now, if you’re an indie fiction author looking for reviews to be posted on Amazon.com and Scott’s blog, you can head to Scott’s blog and either post a comment with your interest in being reviewed or click on the Links tab on his blog and head to his Amazon Thread where you can post your interest. Scott usually downloads a sample to see if the book is something he is interested in and then moves forward from there. He has informed me that he is pretty much open minded in terms of what he reviews, but he is not interested in romance or erotica. Please keep this in mind when you are requesting to have your material reviewed.
If you’re a reader looking for great indie fiction, head over to Scott’s blog and peruse the goodies. You might find some contests/giveaways, and if you scroll through the posts, you might even find some free ebooks hiding amidst the other treasures.
Blaze McRob said on March 2, 2011
Thank you for the great tip, David!
David N. Alderman said on March 5, 2011
No problem, Blaze. Glad to help when I can.
FRED SONEKA said on November 12, 2012
Hi Dave,
Thanks for the tip. I only wonder whether Scot will be interested in an African fiction. If he’s not into that, can you guide me to some one who is because I’ll soon have my book on Amazon, all being well,
and I’ll need the review.
My fiction is titled ‘When the axe swings’ something that may remind of Chinua Achebe’s Things fall apart, but mine is completely different in writing style, imagery, suspense, as it has light romance to lift the story which deals with a man and woman with overweening pride and ambition.
Awaiting your prompt reply.
Yours faithfully
Fred Soneka