Indie Romance Author
Indie Romance Author
As great as a smouldering slow burn is, sometimes we want a love that burns fast and bright. Insta-Love (instalove) or Instant Love romances deliver on that “love at first sight” or initial spark reaction for a romance that is usually about settling in and exploring, versus the journey to […]
Hey besties! Laurel Holl here with some fun updates! I’m so excited to announce the opening of my own online author shop! With Amazon’s continued nonsense, I wanted to offer an alternative place to buy paperbacks, plus the ability to buy things like stickers, bookmarks, and other bookish merch! This […]
‘Tis this season to cozy up on the couch in front of the fire (or pre-recorded fire on the tv) with a hot drink and a good book. A winter holiday romance is sure give you you the gift of good cheer and falling in love over and over. Here […]
The clock is ticking down the year and your reading goal. For many readers, the goals they set at the beginning of the year seem far away. A romance novella or novelettes is the perfect way to reach your goal with a lower time commitment or get you out of […]
Many indie authors are surprised to realize how much of the job is marketing. Once your book is written and out, you have to spend so much time getting people to see it. It can feel overwhelming, especially if you don’t know where to start or what marketing tools for […]
August is Fat Liberation Month, a culmination of different fat pride and liberation celebrations, coming together for its first iteration in 2020, then moving to August in 2022. It’s a time to celebrate the strength, joy, and beauty of our fat, plus size, and otherwise abundant bodies; honor the people […]
It’s Pride Month! June is LGBTQIA+ Pride Month, a time we honor our queer ancestors and activists; fight against injustice and systemic brutality; and celebrate queer joy. One of the ways you can celebrate this month (and year round) is to engage with queer stories and queer authors. Pride month […]
Brand kits can help you have access to logos, brand colors, and more easily! A brand kit is part of Canva Pro, but for indie authors, Canva Pro isn’t always in the budget. Here’s one of my favorite Canva hacks as an indie author and former marketing professional to make […]
Books are an incredible way to explore worlds we can only dream of, learn new things, and fall in love again and again. While book protagonists come in all shapes and sizes, it’s cathartic and affirming to see ourselves on page falling in love, going on adventures, and getting our […]
It’s here! Winks & Windows is available for your kindle or bookshelf! 🩷 This story means so much to me. While it’s a romance, it’s also a story about grief, joy, and everything in between. It’s about how you can still find a path to joy even through your darkest […]
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