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 Indie Spotlight: Mystery/Thriller
In this edition of our monthly thematic roundup of BookLife titles, we feature mysteries and thrillers. more » »  Sourcebooks Inks Deal with Indie Author Diane Alber
Diane Alber, an Arizona author and illustrator who has self-published dozens of children’s books that use humor to ignite kids’ interest in making art and to help them develop life skills, has partnered with Sourcebooks on a multi-pronged publishing deal. more » »  Book Deals: Week of June 30, 2025
Kate Dresser at Putnam won world English rights, at auction, to The Mash-Up, the debut novel by former PopSugar editor Laura Marie Meyers, from Jemiscoe Chambers-Black at Andrea Brown. more » »  Written a Novel? Submit Your Work to the BookLife Prize!
The BookLife Prize Fiction Contest accepts submissions in the categories of General Fiction, Mystery/Thriller, Romance/Erotica, Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Horror, and Middle Grade/YA. more » »  We're on LinkedIn!
Follow BookLife to hear news from the indie book world, get publishing tips, and learn about new opportunities to promote your work. more » » 
 Mit Out Sound
Rick Lenz. Chromodroid, $16.99 trade paper (378p) ISBN 978-0-9996953-7-1 Former actor Lenz delves into Hollywood film lore with his immersive latest, about a personal assistant’s quixotic 1970s quest to complete an obscure unfinished film rumored to have costarred John Wayne and James Dean. more » »  Wilde Abandon
Jennifer Ryan. Jennifer Ryan, $16.99 trade paper (296p) ASIN B0DBDYBX9X An emotional reunion animates bestseller Ryan’s steamy third Dark Horse Dive Bar contemporary. more » »
  The Aftermath of Our Wounds: Poems of Transformation and Quiet Reflection
Iman Martzel. Iman Martzel, $10.99 (114p) ISBN 978-2-9598041-0-6 “‘Who am I?’ isn’t a question to ask but a journey to make,” Martzel writes in this debut poetry collection that constitutes a dauntless journey in its own right, “full of windstorms and blues.” more » »  Lines in the Shed
Ryan Tracy. The Troy Book Makers, $19.99 (108p) ISBN 978-1-61468-977-5 In Tracy's gritty collection, smart poems explore queerness, personhood, and beautiful paradoxes. more » » BookLife Reviews are guaranteed, thorough, professional assessments plus marketing insights, written by Publishers Weekly reviewers and designed to help you reach the right readers. For more information click here.
 The Hurdles of Finding an Agent
The author of a rock ’n’ roll primer for kids seeks—and finds—representation. more » »  'A World Began to Take Shape'
Author Leslye Penelope discusses her experiences as a successful indie author—and her first foray into post-apocalyptic fiction. more » »
Advice to Writers: A Roundup of Quotes from Authors About Writing Writers weigh in on the importance of cutting unnecessary text, accepting criticism, and more. more » » IndieReader: 'Echo Fort' by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti Tops IndieReader Bestseller List
A rundown of the self-published books hitting IndieReader's weekly bestseller list. more » »
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 Services Spotlight: Diaa Anwar
If your business is art and design—like the team at Diaa Anwar—a free advertisement on BookLife's Services Directory is a great way to grow your business. And, if you're an indie author looking for help with art and design, Services Directory is a place to connect with industry professionals. more » |
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