Amy’s Bookshelf Reviews is set to feature author Myra McIlvain  in an upcoming podcast episode airing Sunday, March 1 , from 5 to 6 PM CST . This special segment follows Amy Shannon’s recent review of McIlvain’s novel A Long Way Home , a story that blends richly drawn characters with evocative settings stretching from the events of 9/11 to the Texas Rio Grande Valley. Known for her deep connection to 19th‑century Texas in previous works, McIlvain steps into new territory with

Marie Judson’s Elf Stone of the Neyna  launches readers into a universe where mind magic meets star travel, and the boundaries between science fiction and fantasy dissolve into something entirely new. Awarded a Literary Titan Book Award, this first book in the Lost Xentu Series has already earned praise for its immersive worldbuilding and unforgettable heroine, Yanda. From mind-speak and stasis flights to toxic moons and domed prisons, Judson crafts a setting that’s as strang

Submit to the Small Bites Short Story Contest by January 31 st If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to share your writing with the world, this is it. The Small Bites Short Story Contest is open for submissions until January 31st, and one powerful story—5,000 words or fewer—could open doors you’ve only dreamed about. This year’s theme, What the Light Revealed , invites writers across genres to explore moments of illumination: truths uncovered, secrets exposed, transfor

Join the fun on Monday, February 2nd from 5:00 to 6:30pm at Books & Beverages @Meridian, located at 200 N. Main Street in Buda, for an evening of mystery, conversation, and literary celebration with author Leslie A. Piggott. Leslie will be featuring her newly released novel, Shattered Links , the eighth installment in the gripping Cari Turnlyle Series. Known for its sharp twists, emotional depth, and a heroine who refuses to back down, the series continues to captivate reader

H. Max Hiller’s Shell Game , the seventh installment in the acclaimed Cadillac Holland Mysteries series, continues its remarkable run on the global stage. The novel has just been named a Finalist in the Literary Global Book Awards  in the mystery category—an honor that marks its third international literary award. This latest recognition reinforces what readers and reviewers have been saying from the start: Shell Game  is a standout entry in a series known for its sharp plott

Engine for Authors In the ever-evolving landscape of indie publishing, success is rarely found in isolation. It requires a blend of creative fire and strategic vision—a way to cut through the digital noise and establish a presence that lingers. As a crime novelist here at Indies United, I’ve spent years exploring the intersection of high-stakes storytelling and the practical mechanics of reaching an audience. Today, I am thrilled to introduce a project that brings those two w

Fr esh Pages, Deep Reflections, and Shelfie Smiles Hello again, dear readers! It’s me, Quibble, back with ink on my scarf and a grin as wide as a bookshelf. January has arrived, and I’m positively buzzing with the promise of new beginnings. The snow is still falling, the cocoa is still warm, but the stories? Oh, they’re deeper, more reflective, and brimming with literary magic. This month’s genre spotlight is Literary Fiction , and let me tell you, I’ve already stumbled acros