No good deed goes unpunished; but in Mexico, do the bad? Ana Manwaring’s gripping thriller Kickback has officially advanced to the ShortList for the 2025 CIBA Clue Award—an honor reserved for standout works in the Mystery and Thriller genres. The Clue Book Awards, a division of the Chanticleer International Book Awards (CIBAs), spotlight emerging talent and exceptional storytelling in suspense fiction. And Kickback delivers. Set against the vivid backdrop of Mexico, Kickbac

A Month for Shared Stories, Cozy Chapters, and Anthology Magic Hello, dear readers!It’s me, Quibble, your ever-curious literary sidekick. back with a fresh leaf of adventure as we tumble into November. The air is brisk, the stories are simmering, and I’ve swapped my Halloween costume for a scarf and a stack of anthologies. This month? It’s all about togetherness, imagination, and the joy of many voices bound in one spine. At Indies United, November is Anthology Month, and I’m

We’re excited to announce that Indies United author D. Krauss has launched a new YouTube channel titled Leave The Lights On  — a fresh creative space where his storytelling takes on a visual life of its own. This channel offers a glimpse into Krauss’s cinematic imagination, blending narrative depth with atmospheric visuals. His latest uploads include: MiGE: Story 2 – Choice (26:03): A compelling continuation in the MiGE series, exploring the consequences of decision-making.

A Conversation with Glenda Carroll What happens when a lifelong swimmer turns tragedy into fiction? When a former sports columnist channels Shakespeare to craft a modern-day whodunit? In her latest interview, Glenda Carroll opens the door to her creative process—and it’s anything but ordinary. From open water races to open-ended plots, Carroll shares the unexpected inspirations behind her Trisha Carson mystery series, including the newest installment,  Better Off Dead . But t

A Storyteller driven by Innovation, Intuition and Imagination We’re excited to welcome Ron Schultz, a seasoned author, editor, and creative force whose work spans nonfiction, fiction, television, and film. Ron has written, co-written, and edited over 30 published books covering topics like social innovation, entrepreneurship, science, meditation, and complexity. His book Creating Good Work (Palgrave Macmillan, 2013) showcases insights from leading social entrepreneurs, while

A Night at Culver Stockton College Last night, I had the pleasure of visiting Culver Stockton College to share a short reading from my mystery novel Blue Garou  with a room full of bright, curious creative writing students. They’d read the book in advance—always a humbling honor—and came prepared with thoughtful, incisive questions about the creative process behind it. We dove into the art of world-building and the alchemy of character development, exploring how a fictional N

Ed DeJesus returns to his hometown of Lowell, MA, to present his award-winning novel, The Vulnerable . On Saturday, October 11, at 3:00...

We’re proud to welcome Fernando León Torrens to the Indies United publishing family, a writer whose work blends investigative grit with...

D ark Matter Unveiled: Book Signing + Interactive Fun with Robert Plant Calling all mystery lovers, spooky season devotees, and literary...

What do you get when a mystery writer dives into open water swimming, tutors teens on Hamlet, and channels revenge into fiction? A plot...

Fear in Full Color & the Ultimate Reading Thrill Hello, my brave bibliophiles! It’s Quibble—your ink-smudged, thrill-chasing...

When AI gets weird and writers get real—Glenda Carroll dives into digital drama and creative community. When it comes to storytelling,...

A Spotlight on Angels’ Blood: Murder in the Chorus What happens when the soaring harmonies of Handel’s Messiah  are interrupted by a...

A Speculative Breakthrough from Frederick’s Own Something strange and beautiful is stirring in the speculative fiction cosmos—and it’s...

June 4–6, 2026 | Quincy, Illinois Inklight isn’t just a book festival—it’s a full-spectrum celebration of storytelling, creativity, and...

Meet Scott Meehan at the Page & Pen Festival – Oviedo Mall, October 4th Calling all book lovers and story seekers! On Saturday, October...

A Month for Storytellers, Scholars, and Kindred Spirits Hello, dear readers! It’s me—Quibble, your friendly bookish companion—reporting...

When Lisa Towles speaks, you lean in. In her latest interview on Inside Scoop Live, the bestselling crime novelist opens up about the...

THE VULNERABLE continues to collect awards and readers. After garnering the Literary Titan and Pencraft Book Awards, it was honored with...

Robert Plant Launches “Dark Matter: Stories” Book Club on Fable Indies United author Robert Plant has always had a knack for the uncanny....