I
love to read and I read every single day. Well, actually, I read every night
before I go to sleep. For years, I practically lived at
the library where I got the majority of the books I read. I was totally in the
dark when it came to small press authors whose books are usually not in my
library unless they happen to be local writers.
Once
I discovered the novels by small press authors, it felt like a whole new world
of reading had opened up for me. Because it had. I still read novels by my
favorite Big Name authors (I'll always love the library!) and I read books that are self-published too but I
find that most of the books I buy and read these days are published by small presses.
About
a year and a half ago, I started a list on Shelfari of the mystery/suspense
novels published by small presses that I had read and enjoyed and I’ve been
adding to the list ever since. There are now over eighty books by more than
forty different authors on the list.
I hope you'll join me in promoting small press authors by buying, reading and reviewing their books. I
promise you that you’re sure to find several books on the list you’ll love. Oh, and while you're there, please click on the site's "Recommend" button. Thanks and Happy Reading!
Well said, Pat, and thank you for including me on the list. I've read several of the books you've put on the list already and enjoyed them, including yours. Thank you for the suggestions!
ReplyDeleteMarja,
DeleteThanks! One of my favorites on the list happens to be a book you wrote: Old Murders Never Die. I love your Sandi Webster Mystery series!
Ah, thank you!
DeleteMarja, you mentioned that I had included my three novels on the list. Which is true. Some writer friends had encouraged me to do that but, the more I thought about it, it seemed a little too self-serving. So, I've removed my books from the list.
DeleteHello Patricia and thank you for writing about this. I would like to look more into small press publishing and am sure it will open new doors for me as well. Thank you also for introducing me to Shelfari. I also am a very active reader this looks like a wonderful site. There are just an overwhelming number of resources of the Internet!
ReplyDeleteCarol,
DeleteI'm so glad you enjoyed my post. Small press publishing opened the door for me and I hope it does the same for you!
Again, I support! Will admit that finding a good book, whether published by a micro, small, indie or traditional press is hard, and takes time... and (for me) using many methods to tweeze out books that really work with me.
ReplyDeleteThat said, I now have quite a few...The Gifted Ones, the Highest Peak, Hippie Boy, Second Tour, from ashes to africa... to name a few... books I highly recommend now on my Favorites List, all published by Indie Authors/or micro presses!
Thanks for sharing your favorites with us! I especially love when I find a mystery series I can read from start to finish. I love getting to know the characters and following their lives.
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