In April 2018, I celebrated five years of self-publishing and I decided that it was time to start to give something back. Over those years I’ve been fortunate to have been helped and encouraged by some wonderful people, both Indie Authors and Traditionally published ones.

Hence my new project 

I’ve decided to offer Indie authors like myself the platform to express themselves on this website in a new feature that I’m developing. I’m thinking more about the beginner’s, authors like I was five years ago. People who are struggling to get exposure. As I’ve found, by helping each other we can all benefit.

I’m looking for guest posts about your writing journey, where you see your future, a short story you’ve written, even just a link to your website. Whatever it is, I’ll see if I can find a place for it. Although I primarily write Scifi and Steampunk, I’ll consider anything except erotica, just as long as it’s interesting. As far as possible, I’m happy to schedule posts for when it’s most convenient for you so that you have time to think about what you would like to say.

Subject to my final approval (I have to say that, I don’t want to get sued), you can say what you want about yourself and your writing. No rants about how unfair it all is.

For example, you could describe how and why you got started, what sort of things you write and how it has been influenced. Make sure that you include quotes, extracts and covers/blurbs.

Obviously, put all your links in as well. Or perhaps you can give me a short story or freebie that I can offer to showcase your work.

A post size of about 1000 words is good, not including extracts or examples. I don’t want a whole novel! Make sure that you include photo’s as well.

If you want a spot; we can go through all the technical formatting stuff later.

I will advertise your post in the same way that I do my own posts, on Facebook and Twitter. I will supply you with a link and leave you to do the same with your contacts.

If you fancy a spot on the Showcase, let me know and we can talk details. Use the comment box below and get in touch!

While you’re here, take a look around my site and grab some freebies!

Deborah A. Stansil Elizabeth Ducie Amanda Baber Judi Moore Dedra L. Stevenson Alex Marchant

Anna Chant Mae McKinnon Imogen Matthews Michael Forester Errin Stevens Paul L Arvidson

Marjorie Mallon David Pipe Maggie Cammiss Kathryn Gauci Rhonda Valentine Dixon

Nickie Joy P.J.Reed Chris Tetreault-Blay Tracey Norman Jeanette Taylor Ford Catherine Kullmann

Glenda Barnett Eric Halpenny Janet Few Jeannie Wycherley Lynne Pardoe Samuel Colbran

Sally Cronin Daniel Loebl Adele Marie Park Helen Hollick Jennifer Ash Joy Lennick S.E.Smart

Meredith Bond Stephen Oram Katlynn Brooke Jane Risden Terry Spring Charlotte Milne

Chantelle Atkins Michael Trelissic David H. Millar Paul Nelson Miriam Hurdle Richard Marman

Nicky Moxey Jim Webster Laura Lambton Sharon Marchisello Paula Harmon Paulette Mahurin

Frank Prem Erin Casey Janice Spina Barbara Spencer Kathy Shuker Audrina Lane Angela Rigley

Susie Williamson Inge H. Borg Liz Hinds Gail Aldwin Val Portelli Claire Buss H.A. Dawson

Alison Morton Christopher Bowden Camilla Downs Samantha Hanni Sheri Poe-Pape

Gilbert Stack Lizzie Chantree Jae Malone Lorraine Mace R.M.Garino Emily Moore P.J. MacLayne

Rebecca Marsh Deborah Stansil Randy L. Scott Chris L. Adams Colleen L. Parkinson Marjorie

Mallon Stephen Hollands Steven Smith Kay Castaneda Sue Johnson Ann Simas Darlene Foster

Debra Purdy Kong Joseph Umeseaka Joy Lennick Dana C. Carver

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79 Responses

  1. Jack Wolfe Frost
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    Interesting Richard. And I may be interested in telling my story, from it’s raw beginnings to now, 36 years later. “Still writing my Novel.” Not the first one though, that got shelved . I keep being diverted with ideas for short stories and poems of which I have had several now published. I have 4 short stories as WIPs at the moment and a few poems I have not yet submitted anywhere.
    Cheers,
    Jack

  2. Sherina Hosein Mohammed
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    I got very good feedback from Dedra and as i work full time and also full on mum and wife role I constantly review my timeline to finish book2 of my 5 novel series. I am proud that I finished the 1st and I must confess it’s just too much sustainably on my.own to promote the book, write no2 and live a regular life. As I am close to finishing my first draft of no.2, I will shortly join ypur forum. Thanks for creating it and Tha ks to Dedra.

    • Richard Dee
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      Thanks for your interest in the Showcase, I’ve sent you a Facebook message. R.

  4. UGO CHINEDU
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    Wow, quite interesting. I have a blog where I do write ups on topics affecting global mentality with Africa as major focus. I am interested.

  6. Stephen Oram
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    Hi
    I’m interested in contributing a blog – maybe a little about how punk prompted me to be Indie, a bit about that journey and a piece of flash fiction.

    • Richard Dee
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      Of course, people helped me gain exposure, its the least I can do, I’ll send you an email

  8. Jane Risdon
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    A very interesting site and with lots to take in and enjoy. Thanks, Richard. I enjoy reading about other authors and their journey. I have always had guest authors on my blog as I enjoy helping others, though infrequently of late due to all manner of stuff going on. If you ever find room for me let me know. Meantime, good luck with this and all your writing.

    • Richard Dee
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      My next available slot on the Showcase is Feb 28th, if that’s any good to you? I’ve also sent you an email

  9. Lynn Brooke
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    I am interested in a feature on your Showcase any time, whenever you are able to slot me in. I am an Indie author of middle grade/YA Fantasy. I enjoy writing about my background (growing up in the African bushveld) and I’ve had an “interesting” life that has influenced my fantasy books. If you would like to contact me and schedule a slot, please feel free to do so.
    Thanks!

  10. Sheena Cundy
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    Thanks for the opportunity Richard, I’d love a space if you have one. I write the songs for my paganesque band, stories and spiritual non-fiction. Currently trying to build the genre/brand of Witch Lit (magical writing) and I have a YouTube channel where I interview fellow Creatives in my Treehouse at the bottom of my garden.

  11. Andrew Einspruch
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    Hi Richard,

    Thank you for this opportunity. I would be very interested in participating. I’m a humorous YA fantasy author.

    Cheers,
    Andrew

    • Richard Dee
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      Hello Andrew, thanks for your interest, I’ve sent you an email. Richard.

  12. Charlotte Milne
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    Hello Richard
    I am an Indie author and have one published (Kindle and CS) novel (romance but NOT chicklit!) and am at editing stage with the second, with publication earlyish next year I hope, and a third in draft. Techy stuff (due to my age!) is not my bag so I’m finding marketing a big challenge.
    Might you have room for me sometime in 2019?

  13. David Millar
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    Hello Richard
    Love to be considered for your Indie Showcase. I currently write ancient (400 B.c.) Celtic historical fiction with a dash of myth and legend. I have 3 books of a 5-book series published/distributed via Amazon, IngramSpark and D2D. A 4th book should be ready for release Feb 2019 and the final book in this series Aug/Sept 2019.
    – The video trailer for the series is https://youtu.be/c4ZwNBBQMrs
    – FB is http://www.facebook.com/aweepublishingco/
    – Twitter @DavidHMillar
    Cheers
    David

    • Richard Dee
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      Hello David, thanks for your interest in the Showcase. I’ve sent an email to you with all the details.

  14. Paul Nelson
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    Hello! I’m a retired music teacher and a proud autism dad. I write Fantasy/Sci-Fi that includes autistic characters, including non-verbal characters, like my son. I’ve found through teaching autistic kids, and through experiences with my son, many autistic people do indeed have remarkable powers of the mind. I use that to create fantastic adventures, and also to try and open people’s minds a bit. I also believe in stressing abilities more than disabilities. I’d love to be featured here. Thanks for your consideration.
    -Paul

    • Richard Dee
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      Thanks for your interest, I have sent you detail by email.

  15. Miriam Hurdle
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    Thank you for your generous offer. I would like to be featured in April 2019 or your earliest available showcase schedule for my self-published book Songs of Heartstrings. Please see info on my blog. Thank you.

  16. Janice Spina
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    Hi Richard, I found your site through my friend, Sally Cronin. I am interested in being on your showcase. I am an Award-winning author from USA with 22 books ranging from PS – 18+. Thank you for the opportunity to be on your blog.

    • Richard Dee
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      Thanks for your interest, an email with more details is on the way.

  17. Laura Lambton
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    Hi, I saw your post in Devon Writers and am very interested in joining you in your showcase. Thanks for posting.
    Laura

    • Richard Dee
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      Thank you for your interest, I’ll be in touch via Facebook

    • Richard Dee
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      Thanks for your interest, an email is on the way.

  19. Paulette
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    Hello Richard,

    I saw this on facebook and wanted to check it out. Unfortunately, I’m not a newby and don’t want to take up any space for those who need it more than me. I did want to say thank you for helping others. I also have had a lot of help and try to give back as I can. It’s a great cyber community we have out here. If you’d ever like me to write something for your site, I’ll leave my e-mail address below but I don’t want to take any space that is more needed by someone just starting out. Happy New Year.

    • Richard Dee
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      Thanks for your interest, an email is on the way. R.

  20. Frank Prem
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    Hi Richard.

    I’m a free verse poet, just published my first – a memoir of growing up in rural Australia in the 1960s and 70s. Chugging along all right, and I’d love to do a guest post.

    Thanks so much, also for providing such an opportunity. There are a few folk like yourself who have a wonderfully selfless side to their work, and I appreciate it very much.

  21. Erin Casey
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    I’m very interested in being part of your showcase. I just published my first urban fantasy book called The Purple Door District, and I could definitely use the exposure. I’d be happy to interview you as well on my site.

    • Richard Dee
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      Thanks for your interest, I’ve sent you an email. Richard.

  23. Joyce Reynolds-Ward
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    I’m very interested in being part of your showcase. I have a completed science fiction series (The Netwalk Sequence), will be finishing my fantasy series (Goddess’s Honor) this year, am developing a contemporary fantasy series (The Stronghold), and will be rolling out a Weird West series (Oregon Country) this year. The lead book in Goddess’s Honor, PLEDGES OF HONOR, earned a semifinalist placement in SPFBO in 2018.

    Here’s a link to my Amazon Central page. https://www.amazon.com/Joyce-Reynolds-Ward/e/B00HIP821Y

    Thank you for this opportunity and I hope to hear from you.

    • Richard Dee
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      Thanks for your interest, I’ve sent you an email. Richard.

  24. Barbara Spener
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    Richard – the novel I am interested in showcasing is The Year the Swans Came. You can call it either a fairy-tale for adults or magical realism. My problem is that I am better known as a children’s author. My first book for 5 year olds was published in 2007. Wanting exposure in the ebook market – most of my sales are paperbacks – I decided to change genre’s from YA thrillers to, as I said magical realism. Swans is the first of 4 books.

    • Richard Dee
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      Hi and thanks for your interest. I’ve sent you an email.

  25. Gail Aldwin
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    Hi Richard, I wonder if you would consider showcasing my forthcoming debut novel ‘The String Games’. It is a psychological drama about the impact of the abduction and murder of a young boy on his family. Not your usual stuff but hoping you can support another writer from the SW. Best wishes, Gail

    • Richard Dee
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      I’d be delighted, an email is on the way with all the details.

  26. Samantha Hanni
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    Hi Richard! I saw your post in the Mixtus Media group. I’m a freelance writer and editor and creative writing instructor. Would love to be considered for your showcase! My next book is coming out at the end of April.

  27. Inge H. Borg
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    Hello, Richard (fellow-admirer of our inimitable Helen),

    Sometime, when space and your approval permit, I’d love to be “showcased” on this blog with my Legends Of The Winged Scarab series (Ancient Egypt to modern-day archaeological action and adventure).

    I could do an article about “The Making of …” (one or all five books), or “Pitfalls of Writing Historical Fiction.”

    Appreciate the opportunity you give your colleague-Indies.

    Inge

    • Richard Dee
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      Thanks for your interest, I’ve sent you an email, Richard.

  28. Val Portelli/Voinks
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    Hi Richard. I stumbled upon the Showcase by accident after following the link from Jane’s recent post, and recognise several of your other guests’ names. I’d love to join such illustrious company if you would contact me with your whys and wherefores. Quick summary – I’ve just released my latest book (perfect timing,) write a short story every week for my Facebook author page and another for my blog, and would be delighted to offer either a short story or a post on my writing journey.
    Only one complaint; please could you make your site less interesting? I’m meant to be writing and have spent too long browsing. 😀 Thanks for the opportunity.

    • Richard Dee
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      Hi and thanks for your interest. The next available slot is in September (the Showcase is popular!), I’ve sent you an email with details if that’s OK.

  29. Claire Buss
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    Hi Richard
    I’d love to get involved with your writers’ showcase. I saw Jane’s post and had a browse through (much like Val lol) and I too recognised some of the author names you’ve had in the past. I’m currently editing The Interspecies Poker Tournament, a humorous fantasy follow up to my novel The Rose Thief and I have book three of The Gaia Collection cooking in the background. I’ve read your book Myra and thoroughly enjoyed it, that cover really caught my eye! Look forward to hearing back from you. Cheers, Claire

    • Richard Dee
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      Hi and thanks for your interest in the Showcase, I’ve sent you an email. Richard.

    • Richard Dee
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      Thank you for your interest Christopher, I’ve sent you an email with details, Richard.

  31. Camilla
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    Hi Richard! I saw your post on Book Connectors. Myself and my two kids each have a published book. Working on my second one now. Thank you for hosting this!

    • Richard Dee
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      Great to see you here, you’re always welcome to contribute.

    • Richard Dee
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      Hi and thanks for your interest in the Showcase. I’ve sent you an email.
      All the best,
      Richard.

  33. Inge H. Borg
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    Richard,
    Thank you for posting my Historical Fiction Research article today. The way you pulled text and pictures together looks great; well worth the long wait for the article to be published.
    Again, thank you so much to afford me this exposure of my “Legends of the Winged Scarab” series.
    Inge

    • Richard Dee
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      You’re most welcome, I enjoyed reading it. A great article.

  34. Felicia Watson
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    Hi Richard,

    I’d love to be considered for a spot on your writers’ showcase. My debut sci-fi novel is a character-driven Space Opera, “We Have Met the Enemy, published in April. The sequel will be published next year.

  35. Emily Moore (EG Moore)
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    Hi there,

    I’d love to be a part of the sharing on showcase. I release my self-published debut novel this year and I’m getting my second ready to go. You can get in touch with me via email please. Thanks so much for giving back.. us newbies really appreciate it!

    • Richard Dee
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      Thanks for your interest, I’ve sent you an email with details.

  36. Loh Teck Yong
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    Hi! I would love to be part of The Indie Showcase! I am a self-published author from Singapore. My book, Guards Gone Wild!, was published last year. It’s a collection of short stories about my adventures as a security guard.

    Let me know what I have to do to get on your Showcase.

    Talk to you later and thank you for your time.

    • Richard Dee
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      Hi and thanks for your interest in the Showcase.
      I’ve sent you an email with all the details.

  37. Randy L Scott
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    Good Evening, Richard. I’m enjoying your Indie Showcase. I’d love to join and contribute. In this last year I’ve self-published my three novels in the Dream Messiah Series. Presently I’m also narrating the audiobook versions of the series. It helps that I’m also an audio engineer, so I have the proper tools, and I’ve also done a bit of professional (on stage) storytelling and public speaking. Now I’m using what I’ve learned a lot along the way in this writing and publishing journey along with a new method (the Story Grid) to write my current WIP. I’m happy to give away a dozen free copies of the first ebook in the series. Thank you for the opportunity!

  38. Debra Purdy Kong
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    Hi Richard, I’m an indie author who was originally traditionally published, but my publisher and I parted ways. Over the past two years I’ve published two more books in my mystery series (there are six in all). I released the latest, The Blade Man, in Feb. and am now working on promoting it in this self-isolating time.

    I’ve prepared a few blogs up to about 500 words on handling secondary characters in a series, the importance of relationship in a writer’s career, and a couple of other things pertaining to the book, such as inspiration, and some of the characters, but I’d be willing to write something longer if you prefer. One of the topics that is front and center with me these days is marketing and promoting in a COVID-19 world. Another one is how we as writers will (or won’t) incorporate the pandemic experience in our work. If you’re interested, feel free to contact me.

    Thanks!
    Debra

    • Richard Dee
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      Hi and thanks for your interest in the Showcase. I’ve sent you an email.

  39. Kevin Simington
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    Hi Richard,

    I’m a relatively new indie author and I would love to take part in your showcase. I have published a sci fi ‘quadrilogy’, the StarPath Series, which has done quite well so far on Amazon, earning consistent 5 star reviews. My latest novel is a mystery fiction story called Someone Else’s Life, with the tag, “What if you weren’t who you thought you were?” My author website is kevinsimington.com and I would be very interested in writing a guest post for your showcase.

    Thanks for the opportunity!

    • Richard Dee
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      Thanks for your interest, Kevin. I’ve sent you an email

  40. J.U. Scribe
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    Hi,

    I’m still largely an underground indie writer who would be very interested in being a part of your showcase. My latest book “How to Self-Publish Without Going Broke” is a how-to guide geared toward fiction writers seeking who are new to self-publishing but don’t know where to start. It’s a comprehensive guide that offers the most cost-effective resources to self-publish a quality book. I write about self-publishing on my blog so I would be more than happy to do an interview or write a guest blog post if you’re interested.

  41. Victoria Liiv
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    Hello,
    I am new to being an author. I published my first book, a fantasy novel “Through Hell and Highwater,” in November and I’m working on the second one. I would love to be part of your showcase.

    • Richard Dee
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      Hi, thanks for your interest in the Showcase. I’ve sent you an email