2022 Finalist for Best Independently Published Book: Truth and Other Lies

One of our finalists for our 2022 Best Indie Book Contest is Truth and Other Lies by Maggie Smith. Check out her highlighted post here.
Ninety-Nine Fire Hoops: Winner of the 2022 Shelf Unbound Competition for Best Independently Published Book

Ninety-Nine Fire Hoops, winner of the 2022 Competition for Best Independently Published Book! Learn all about the author Allison Hong Merrill here.
2022 Finalist for Best Independently Published Book: Last Liar Standing

Shelf Media hosts the annual Shelf Unbound Indie Best Book Competition for best self-published or independently published book. You can find the winner, finalists, long-listed, and more than 100 notable books from the competition in the December/January 2023 issue of Shelf Unbound. Vonny Kwan wakes up in a Nevada hospital, the victim of a hit-and-run […]
2022 Finalist for Best Independently Published Book: Doctor Refurb

One of our finalists for best independently published book is Doctor Refurb by Marty Essen. Check out his highlighted post here.
Science Fiction and Self-Publishing: A Brief Discussion with Hugh Howey on His Authorial Journey.

Author Hugh Howey, creator of “Wool” and “Molly Fyde” tells her of his authorial journey, as well as his influences, concepts and more.
Feature: Believability and Wonder in Sci-Fi.

Alyse Mgrdichian provides us with a thought provoking entry of what makes up a good sci-fi universe, the types of sci-fi, and the believability of them.
Feature: Idioms From Around the Globe

Idioms are one of the few universal principles in language that unites us all. Here is a list of idioms from around the world to understand.
Fit Lit: Global Reads

Christian Adrian Brown teaches us, interestingly enough, how reading can enhance your health through global reads! Check out his wellness advice here.
Book Mom: If You Can’t Find the Words — Read to Them.

Book Mom by Megan Lord is a column where she reccomends childrens books. This issue we have “It’s Okay to Make Mistakes” by Todd Parr.
Featured Indie Bookstore: Raven Bookstore | Lawrence, Kansas

In our Featured Indie Bookstore column we dive into a hidden gem of a bookstore. This issue we have Raven Bookstore in Lawrence, Kansas.