Indie

An indie (independent) author is a writer who publishes their work independently of traditional publishing houses, retaining all rights and control over the creative process, production, and marketing.
See also – self-published.

Haven Lives Book Review: A Promising Psychological Thriller With Potential

Haven Lives Book Review: A Promising Psychological Thriller With Potential

What do you do when a book has a fascinating premise but doesn’t quite live up to its potential?

*Haven Lives* pulled me in with foster care, childhood trauma, biotechnology, and a villain determined to cheat death. The premise had all the ingredients of an unsettling psychological thriller.

But as I read, I found myself asking more questions about the story than the story was answering.

I wanted to love this one. Instead, I found a book with some genuinely interesting ideas that needed more development to reach their full potential.

Read my review to see what worked, what didn’t, and why I still think there might be a really good story hiding inside *Haven Lives*.

irl Review: Like Finding an Old AIM Conversation You Forgot You Saved

irl Review: Like Finding an Old AIM Conversation You Forgot You Saved

What if a book could transport you back to AIM screen names, late-night drives, and your first heartbreak?

This week I’m reviewing *irl* by Danielle McMahon, a poetry chapbook that captures the feeling of growing up in the 1990s with surprising tenderness. Poetry isn’t usually my genre, but this one found exactly the right nerve to press.

Read the full review to see why this small collection left such a lasting impression.