Publishing has come a long way
since the days of paper submissions and multitudes of rejections. Readers were
at the mercy of the publishers on what they had to read. Ten years ago, Post Apocalypse
fiction was considered non marketable. Although e-readers have been around a
while, they only recently gained popularity and thus, have launched a new way
to read. Readers can discover that gem at a good price, and can snuggle up with
a good book without it breaking their wallet.
This is all due to Indie Authors and authors who dared to break the mold.
They set the price, have free days and give you the opportunity to say yes or
no to the book the big houses would consider a risk.
However, as long as it took for
e-devices to catch on, that is how I long I believe it will take before a lot
of Indy’s and small house writers to get the media recognition they deserve.
So after careful deliberation and
lots of reading, I have compiled four lists. The 99 Cent Genius, Great Indies to check out, the list of my Top Ten Authors who are excelling
in the field and/or deserve the recognition,, but first the list....
Achievement - List of her Own
C. Dulaney - This woman doesn't need a list, she is a list of her own. Witty, dark and funny, she is the reason for this article. I was inspired because she is a best selling horror/zombie author, yet, in my opinion doesn't get the recognition she deserves. So here's to Ms. Dulaney. May her tales scare you as much as they scare me.
TOP TEN
10.
RG Porter - Author of the Dragon’s Legacy series, this
author needs attention and some reviews. His story angles are highly original
and thought out. All I am gonna say is Dragon by day, man by night.
9.
Jeff Bracket – Only because I am
a sucker for ‘end of the world’ tales, Half Past Midnight is a must. Jeff has a
knack for characterization and storytelling. This is a truly an edge of your
seat book.
8.
Carmen Amato – One of the hardest
genres to break into and get good reviews is Mystery and Carmen has done just
that. With hard work and pushing, her books are finally getting noticed. If you
like Mystery I was super impressed by what she had to offer.
7.
Denise Streiner – This lady will
make you laugh, cry and most of all … think. No, wait, more than that, you read
her work and get heart warming moments that scream, ‘I get this!’ especially in
her book, What Love Can Do. And it’s only 99 cents.
6.
Miranda Doerfler – This is quite
an exceptional young lady and talented. She is prolific and her works in
horror/zombie are amazing. This young woman will be the next big thing.
5.
TR Nowry – Never have I read
and/or met a more dedicated writer. He is so humble, yet his writing is masterful.
Give his series a look, and the first book is FREE. What do you have to lose?
4.
Timothy Long – Oh my goodness
does this author have a vision and his vision is so much better when not
bracketed by publishing standard. Zombie Wilson Diaries still makes me giggle
to think about it.
3.
Lucy Carol – I don’t need to ‘think’
she is excelling, she is showing many of us the way. Exceeding a 1,000 sales in
less than a month on her self published book, Lucy was awarded the Certificate
of Recognition at the Emerald City Writers conference. Way to go, Lucy!
2.
Jesse V Coffey – This woman is by
far one of the best writers I have ever known. If determination alone was worth
gold, she would be a millionaire. She has pursued her dream and works in her craft
every moment she can. Check out her Amazon page and especially, Salt of the Earth.
Number one ….
Bowie V Ibarra – Not only can
this man create dark and horrific filled worlds, he works hard for Indie
writers. He’s a genuine human being and I give him the J. Druga Ernest
Hemingway Award 2013, because he writes like a darker Ernest and not just because he
drinks like him.
Some other Indies to check out,
please …
Kris Austen Radcliffe – Dragons,
pirates and Shifters ... oh, my. Visit
her homepage and just take a look at her high rated books.
Edwin Stark – Not to be confused
with Tony. If you like Zombies and humor
Check to his book, The Karaoke Duo VS the karaoke Zombies. A chuckle by the page! Give him a try.
Vickie Johnstone – From across
the pond, this writer brings us the delightful Kiwi Series. All of her books
(And there are many) Garnish great reviews!
Karen Myers – If Science Fiction
and Fantasy are your cup of tea, her series, The Hounds of Annwn is catching
on.
LV Sage – Is diligent about
getting it right in Red, White & Blue, a ‘coming of age’ novel set in the Vietnam
era.
Jennifer Slater – Getting some
rave reviews on Contemporary Fiction, give Jennifer a shout and look. Her
website is a great.
Roger Emile Stouff – Set in 1936,
A Divide Beyond Reason takes a look choices we make and how they don’t always
go as planned. If the cover alone doesn't grab you, the writing style will as
soon as you open the sample.
99 cent Genius
Steve Griffiths – Charming, debut
novel, Return From the Grave
Jean Marie Bauhaus – for fantasy
meets fright at a Halloween price!
Kellee Gimore – If you like
Thrillers with a romantic and hot twist check out Mahogany Sin
Lazarusinfinity – Who doesn’t
want to buy a book by an author named Lazarusinfinity? Check out this deal of Exodus:
A Requiem for Jacob Forlom
I truly hope you bookmark this page so you can reference these great artists.
A couple of the writers --
ReplyDeleteKris Austen Radcliffe, and
Steve Griffiths
They're both really good. I've read their books and highly recommend them.
Thanks for the mention! :D
ReplyDeleteGreat article and I can't wait to explore these authors as most I am not familiar with but it definitely looks like I'm missing out on some good reads. Thanks for sharing!
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