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Author: Allison Roberts

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Read more about the article From Buzz to Book Sales: 5 Reasons to Host an Indie Author Event

From Buzz to Book Sales: 5 Reasons to Host an Indie Author Event

  • Post author:Allison Roberts
  • Post published:April 16, 2025
  • Post category:Award Categories

There’s a special kind of magic that happens when you step out from behind the page and into a room full of curious readers. Whether it’s a cozy bookstore signing,…

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Read more about the article Tips for Your IPPY Awards Submission

Tips for Your IPPY Awards Submission

  • Post author:Allison Roberts
  • Post published:March 14, 2025
  • Post category:Award Categories

Since 1996, the Independent Publisher Book Awards (IPPY Awards) have recognized the very best in independent publishing. Whether you’re an author, a publisher, or part of the literary community, these…

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Read more about the article IPPY Author Feature: Caroline Allen

IPPY Author Feature: Caroline Allen

  • Post author:Allison Roberts
  • Post published:February 17, 2025
  • Post category:Award Categories

Caroline Allen’s journey as an author is one of resilience, creativity, and staying true to her voice. The novels in her Elemental Journey series have earned her multiple IPPY Awards…

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Read more about the article 5 Ways to Build a Thriving Community Around Your Book

5 Ways to Build a Thriving Community Around Your Book

  • Post author:Allison Roberts
  • Post published:February 11, 2025
  • Post category:Award Categories

Independent publishing is about more than just creating a book—it’s about igniting conversations, inspiring action, and building a movement around your story. Whether you’re a first-time author or a seasoned…

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IPPY author Franke James at the IPPY award ceremony with her book and IPPY medal

IPPY Author Feature: Franke James

  • Post author:Allison Roberts
  • Post published:February 10, 2025
  • Post category:Award Categories

In the world of environmental activism and free speech, Franke James stands out as an unstoppable force. Her book, Banned on the Hill: A True Story about Dirty Oil and…

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Read more about the article IPPY Author Feature: Lucy Day
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IPPY Author Feature: Lucy Day

  • Post author:Allison Roberts
  • Post published:February 3, 2025
  • Post category:Award Categories

Lucy Day has a knack for weaving love, laughter, and a touch of magic into every story she writes. With One Sweet Holiday, the 2024 IPPY Silver Medalist in Romance,…

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IPPY medalist Jim West

IPPY Author Feature: Jim West

  • Post author:Allison Roberts
  • Post published:January 27, 2025
  • Post category:Award Categories

Breaking through in the world of juvenile and young adult fiction is no small feat, but Jim West’s Libellus de Numeros has done just that. Garnering the 2015 IPPY Bronze…

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IPPY Author Feature: Peggy Adler

  • Post author:Allison Roberts
  • Post published:January 16, 2025
  • Post category:Award Categories

Peggy Adler’s recent win of the Gold IPPY Award for Audiobook in the Non-Fiction/Personal category with Trilogy - Three True Stories of Scoundrels and Schemers is an exciting achievement—and a…

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IPPY Author Feature: Brandon Keaton

  • Post author:Allison Roberts
  • Post published:January 9, 2025
  • Post category:Award Categories

In the vast world of science fiction, it takes something special to stand out, and Transference by Brandon Keaton is exactly that kind of novel. Keaton has created a captivating…

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Read more about the article How to Create an Effective Writing Routine
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How to Create an Effective Writing Routine

  • Post author:Allison Roberts
  • Post published:December 9, 2024
  • Post category:Award Categories

You’ve got a story to tell, a message to share, or a creative spark that just won’t rest. But when it comes to actually sitting down and writing, it’s easy…

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