Just recently I released a new book and I’d say it was one of the most successful launches I’ve had so far and there’s two reasons for that. One, I was better organised and more determined to put to use the advice I’ve picked up since I started publishing in 2013. And two, because I enlisted a little help from my friends.

In this post you will hopefully discover some new authors because I’m going to shine a light on them and point you in their direction. If you are after a new book to read, then look no further as there will be something here for everyone. And in case you didn’t know, indie authors need all the help they can get. It’s very difficult to get your book noticed by readers without spending a lot of money on advertising and marketing – and not all of us have those funds available. The cost of living crisis is making that even harder so where we can help each other out and boost each other, we should.

This post is for them. The unsung indie heroes, of which there are many. These fellow authors helped me out in so many ways with the launch of the book and are there for me in many other ways too, as friends and as fellow professional writers. Not only did they read and review the book, but they posted about it on their blogs, hosted me for Q&A’s, posted in other groups for me, shared my links, graphics and reviews on social media and generally just gave me the boost I needed. I was humbled and very grateful and I’d like to say thank you to them.

For each author you’ll find their website and Amazon page below. I have read work from all of these authors and enjoyed every one very much!

Sim Sansford – my business partner and co-author in the Fortune’s Well trilogy, is also an author in his own right. Sim was one of the authors who read, reviewed and blogged about my latest release! If you like YA paranormal/mystery/supernatural, you’ll enjoy his debut novel Welcome To Denver Falls. He is also working on a fantastic slasher style YA horror series which I’ve had the honour of beta reading!

Website: https://www.simalecsansford.com/

Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sim-Alec-Sansford/e/B07YWGB183?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1690563684&sr=1-1

Paula Harmon – a successful indie author of quirky historical fiction, I first met Paula at a local author event in a library and she later introduced me to Sim at the Blandford Literary Festival they were part of organising. Paula also read, reviewed and blogged about my new book and I’m so thankful!

Website: https://paulaharmon.com/

Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Paula-Harmon/e/B01MV7DG7N?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1690564460&sr=1-1

Richard Dee- a member of our fledgling indie collective, Chasing Driftwood Books, is a very prolific sci-if writer with the most unique stories I’ve ever come across! I’ve read and enjoyed several of his books! Richard also kindly offered to read, review and shout about my latest book!

Website: https://richarddeescifi.co.uk/

Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Richard-Dee/e/B00CN4TTCG?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1690565186&sr=1-1

Karen J Mossman – Karen and I met when both part of an indie collective called Pict Publishing, a supportive network for female authors. Karen is now part of Norns Triad Publications and is another talented and prolific writer who read, reviewed and blogged to support my recent release. Karen does a lot to support authors with review and Q&A slots on her blog.

Website: https://karenjmossman.com/

Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Karen-J-Mossman/e/B00JJY69OO?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1690569825&sr=1-1

K.M Allan – A fantastic blogger who pens extremely useful and inspirational posts about the craft of writing, K.M Allan is also a YA author. Her paranormal series Blackbirch is fantastic and I highly recommend it. A huge thank you to Kate for also helping to support my new book!

Website: https://kmallan.com/

Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/K-M-Allan/e/B0849WFZG9?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1690570462&sr=1-1

MJ. Mallon – Marjorie Mallon is a YA author, poet and blogger with a wide variety of books under her name. I’ve enjoyed many of these – they have all brought a smile to my face and I’d like to thank her for also reading, reviewing and blogging about my newest book! Marjorie is also very supportive towards fellow authors.

Website: https://mjmallon.com/

Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/M-J-Mallon/e/B074CGNK4L?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1690570662&sr=1-1

Helen Pryke – Helen is hugely supportive to other authors, particularly with the running of her amazing Facebook group, Meet The Authors. This group connects readers and writers and gives invaluable marketing opportunities such as posting covers and hosting author takeover days. Helen is also an author of several historical fiction books and crime thrillers. Helen was an early reader of The Day The Earth Turned Book 1: Summer and was kind enough to do an added proofread for me too!

Website:https://pinkquillbooks.wordpress.com/

Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Helen-Pryke/e/B01MXCQ92L%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share

Adeola Sheehy – I’ve known Adeola since her children began attending my writing clubs for home-educated children a few years ago and during that time I’ve been overjoyed to see her own writing career take off. Not only has she written and published a beautiful collection of poetry, she has taken Medium by storm with her own writing, plus the editing/running of several successful publications. I only joined Medium fairly recently and Adeola was kind enough to welcome me in and show me the ropes! She recently read, reviewed and shouted about my new book for which I am extremely grateful!

Website: https://adeolasheehy.com/

Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Adeola-Sheehy/e/B0B22ZN73Z?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1690571420&sr=1-1

Shannon Rohrer – Shannon has been a great support, beta reading, plus reading, reviewing and blogging to help launch my newest release. I recently read her novel Whispers of Nowhere and was blown away by it. I intend to read book two in the series very soon! If you like fantasy with a heavy dose of mythology and folklore, you need to check this series out now!

Website: https://rebeldynasty.wordpress.com/2021/06/20/the-mythos-trials-a-trilogy-complete/

Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Shannon-Rohrer/e/B07DPTDX2W/ref=dp_byline_cont_ebooks_1

Now, these are not the only authors I want to highlight so look out for a follow up blog coming soon where I will review some recent gems I’ve read by more unsung indie heroes!