Nia Chiaramonte is the author of I Hardly Knew Me: Following Love, Faith, and Skittles to a Transgender Awakening. With her wife, Katie J. Chiaramonte, she is the co-founder of Love in the Face (loveintheface.com) and co-author of Embracing Queer Family: Learning to Live Authentically in Our Families and Communities. 

While most self-published authors don't have thousands of dollars to pour into big advertising campaigns or flashy PR strategies, they still want to get their books into the hands of as many readers as possible. The good news is that there are a number of ways to grow your audience organically, and you don't always need a big budget to make it happen. In fact, some of the best exposure can come from grassroots reader communities, where word-of-mouth is king. That's where reader communities come in. 

Award-winning writing duo Victoria Pannell and Thorir Sigfusson draw inspiration from their rich life experiences and four grandchildren, who spark their creativity and drive their storytelling. They’re thrilled to bring young readers their series, The Crow’s Tales, with The Bird Caper, The Big Dream, and a new installment to release next year.

Don Gabor is the author of the bestseller How to Start a Conversation and Make Friends, plus nine other books and audio programs on networking and interpersonal communication skills. Since retiring from professional speaking in 2016, he researched and wrote Vienna on Fire, his first fictional solo novel.

SEO for self-published authors isn’t just a buzzword—it’s the difference between your book getting buried in a crowded marketplace and your work showing up when readers search for their next book. Relying only on word of mouth or social posts just isn't enough. By weaving in the right keywords, building a simple author SEO (search engine optimization) plan, and focusing on helping readers find you, you’ll boost your book’s visibility, connect with the right audience, and very likely see more sales.

S. W. Kent is an author pseudonym for Alexander Amonett López, who lives with his husband and his familiar in the Pacific Northwest. The Storyteller from Balincia is his debut novel and the first installment in the Driftstone series.

Readers often rely on reviews when deciding which book to pick up next, and professional book buyers are no different. But while casual readers might browse Goodreads or TikTok, industry pros are looking for insights from trusted sources. That’s where professional book reviews come in.

Kendall Ryan is a bestselling romance author recognized by the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and  USA Today more than 100 times.  After a three-year hiatus, she's returning this September with a new hockey romance series Must Love Hockey.

2023 Witchy Award nominee, Jack Townson, a multi-talented artist, is the heart and soul of the thriving FangFam community across various social media platforms, including TikTok, Instagram, and Twitch. Gothic romantasy novel The Lightslayer is the first installment in his new Everdusk series. 

Stacia Stark is a bestselling author of romantasy, urban fantasy, and paranormal romance filled with found families, self-reliant heroines, and brooding, grumpy heroes. Her newest book This Vicious Dream released this spring and is the first installment of her Kingdom of Death duology.