Stephen Winter

exists after a virus called the Red Clover killed most of the world population. It’s a wonderfully intimate and emotional story. (*It is very graphic).

Wonderfully well done, Patric!

Peace and love,
Winter

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Indie Book Review 7 of 54!

This week, I read A PLACE WHERE THE FLOWERS BLOOM by Patric Mauzy.

This is a book that leaves an impact. The genre is apocalyptic, and the story centers around two young brothers who are trying to navigate a world that no longer…

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“Do you really think I’ll like MURDER INFERNO?” am unnamed Indie reader asks.

“Do you like ‘Knives Out?’” The unnamed individual nods.

“Do you like ‘Ready Player One?’” The unnamed individual nods evermore vigorously.

“You’ll like MURDER INFERNO,” the named (it is me, I am named) author says.

Elon Musk is a terrible president.

The writing was polished and vivid. I particularly enjoyed the dialect, and caught myself speaking it aloud. Bravo!

Wonderfully well done, Chantel!

(Also, I hate public speaking so please go easy on me ❤️)

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Indie Book Review 5 of 54!

This week, I read MAGIC FEARED AND FURIOUS by Chantel Burnham.

I loved this story! I haven’t read much folklore fantasy, but I was immediately drawn into this immersive Scottish world of myths and fables and fears. 1/2

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If you're reading this post, you've made it to the end. You conquered the internet. I applaud you.

Now, stop doomscrolling and get back to writing.

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surrounded by a richly diverse cast of characters. The political hierarchy and the wonderfully strange conversations between species—so different yet so similar—were captivating.

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Indie Book Review 4 of 54!

This week, I read CELADON by Katie Silverwings (@katiesilverwings)

I thoroughly enjoyed this book! As someone who loves space novels that dive deep into culture and world-building, this story nails it. I could easily picture myself living in this fascinating alien world…

I really, really can’t stand what social media has become.

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I just read a post from a social media expert whose advice was to write posts using ChatGPT (AI) so that it’s properly written for the Algorithm (AI) and reaches more of your target community (which, they estimate 20-40% of social media accounts are bots or AI).

• Get a library card
• Use your library card
• Support indie booksellers
• Read banned books
• Read diverse authors
• Resist
• Repeat

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A close friend helped me sketch out some cover designs for my debut MURDER INFERNO (imagine Knives Out meets Ready Player One).

Anyway, even though this is super rough, I’m already enamored

That is all. Proceed with your day :)

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I have a murder mystery coming out soon that’s like a mix between Ready Player One and Knives Out.

Maybe you’d enjoy it!

Same! Author looking for friends, specially sci-fi, fantasy, and mystery. Follow for follow ❤️

Coolio! Would love to check it out :)

Lol. Like, literally though.

Existentially sci-fi speculative fiction.

We nailed it

Yeah! I think you’re right.

I was thinking of going more towards a smaller, independent publisher. The story certainly has a core (Elliott’s life in this strange dystopia) but then about halfway it shifts into more of an exploration of purpose/what it means to be human.

I think you’re right though

I need help qualifying the genre of my book.

It’s sci-fi (dystopian); cli-fi; lit. fic. (exploration of what it means to be human); romance; environmental; and theological.

The comp. titles would be like Fahrenheit 451 meets the Martian Chronicles.

Any suggestions?
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evocative and emotional in others. I was also especially captivated by the magic system, this concept of Xhen, a malleable, inner spiritual energy. Loved it. Wildly inspired.

Incredible job!

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Indie Book Review 3 of 54!

This week I read CHAOS CALLING by E. M. Williams.

If you enjoy fantasy—especially with an Eastern flare—do yourself a favor and grab a copy of this book. The writing is exceptional: sharp and visceral in some moments, while…1/2

Yeah, this is very true. I think writing something you’d want to read is the best way to think about it.

I love this advice. It’s exactly what I needed to hear. I’ve worked so hard, and I’ll keep doing so. Good things will come :)

Yes, I queried about 90 agents who were accepting submissions in my genre. Maybe my pitch was just a bit off, but I still think it’s strong. Gonna go the self-publishing route

I love this news because I’ve heard a few different times that self-publishing a book pretty much ruins the future of it/the series. It’s nice to hear something different, that options still exist.

terribly wrong. That I’m going to permanently publish something that could have been spectacular if I had just stayed patient and kept holding out for a lucky break with a traditional agent/publisher.

Does this ever go away?

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Finished a manuscript I love and it’s finally polished and professionally edited. I thought the pitch was strong enough to land an agent, but after quite a bit of querying I don’t know if that’s going to happen.

I’ve decided to self-publish, but I’m terrified something is…1/2