Meet the indie authors

Sterling Vance

Sterling Vance writes fiction where order and collapse share a border. His third novel, A Perfectly Useless War (September 2026), follows a U.S. military operation that keeps running long after its purpose has disappeared — a geopolitical thriller about competence as its own kind of horror. He's also the author of the cyberpunk series Signal & Static (Echoes of Erasure, The Silent Vigil), with a Tartan Noir series set in Glasgow and a YA medical urban fantasy in the works. When he isn't fighting rogue AIs or plotting crimes on the page, Sterling is trying to convince his household electronics that they really don't need to be replaced. Not just yet.

3 books

Steve Karmazenuk

Steve Karmazenuk is a father, a lifelong writer, a Montrealer, a Canadian, former music journalist and op-ed writer, Gen-Xer, and has been a curmudgeon as far back as recorded memory.

1 book

Story Land

Story-Land is home to all of my original stories, available as eBooks, audiobooks, and hardcover editions.

2 books

Sue Robertson Danells

Hi. I'm a retired teacher who came to the writing world late in life. It was never planned. It simply happened when I discovered a family secret from the the 1800s, but writing that first book propelled me into something I came to enjoy. When the stories continued to fill my head, I scrawled away and today am working on my seventh book. I've written in more than one genre, perhaps because that's just the way stories present themselves, so as well as that first historical fiction there is now a crime trilogy (two published - one b eing finished), a psychological drama and a literary fiction about three generations of one family. Writing has become the avenue that keeps me going while the next decade relentlessly approaches. As a self published author, I don't sell many books - it certainly isn't a reliable source of income, but when my work is read, it receives positive feedback, and that's all I ask. If you come across my novels and perhaps read them, I hope you enjoy them as much as I've enjoyed writing them. Sue

5 books

Sufia Borbhuiya

I'm a beginner writer exploring the beautiful world of storytelling. I love creating characters, imagining different worlds, and turning random thoughts into stories. This is just the beginning of my writing journey, and I'm happy to have you here.

Susan Nefzger

Susan Nefzger's self-awareness journey began in the 1980s — sparked by Dr. Brian Weiss's Many Lives, Many Masters and deepened through years of studying spiritual traditions, including the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda. Decades of inner work, professional achievement, and worldwide searching led her to a single transformative moment: a writing retreat at Glastonbury Abbey in May 2015, where the words of her first book arrived in a torrent of inspiration. What followed was a complete life transformation and a four-book series that has helped readers examine the patterns, fears, and inherited beliefs quietly running their lives. Her books — A Practical Guide to Awareness, Putting Awareness Into Practice, A Practical Guide to Living Fearlessly, and the forthcoming A Practical Guide to Love & Relationships (Summer 2025) — form a practical, deeply human roadmap for anyone ready to do the inner work. A former public relations professional with 30 years of experience, Susan now works as a Focus & Self-Awareness Coach for executives and writers, offering 1:1 coaching, workshops, and retreats. She is based in Atlanta and Charleston, S.C., where the magic of the low country fuels her writing, photography, and her work with others.

1 book

Sydnee A Nelson

Sydnee A Nelson is a fiction author with a passion for baking big, real-world problems into bite-sized portions of fiction. They specialize in compelling stories and characters steeped in allegory and metaphor that are sometimes hard to see... and sometimes hit you in the face with a brick.

1 book

Sylvia

Sylvia Christopher I’m Sylvia Christopher, an avid reader who enjoys discovering books and authors that deserve more attention. I’m especially drawn to stories and ideas that stay with you long after the final page, whether they come from emerging writers or authors who are still finding their audience. Over time, I’ve developed a habit of looking beyond the books that are already everywhere and searching for those quieter gems that may not yet have reached the readers who would genuinely appreciate them. When I come across a book that stands out to me, I enjoy learning more about the author, their work, and the journey behind the book. I also like connecting with authors whose work I believe has the potential to reach a much wider audience. For me, discovering an overlooked book is one of the most rewarding parts of being a reader.

T.C.C. Edwards

TCC Edwards, or just Chris, comes from Waterloo, Ontario, and has been enjoying the life of an expat teacher at a university in Busan in South Korea. He lives just outside Busan with his wife and two sons, and enjoys going on long hikes around the hills and mountains of Korea. His latest novels are Far Flung and its sequel Finding Haven, two parts of a sci-fi adventure trilogy from Duskbound Books. He's currently working away on the final book of the trilogy! He contributed short stories to the Duskbound Books anthologies Deception, Family, and Passageways: Mythos. Before that, he edited and wrote short stories for four anthologies published by the Busan Writing Group. He remains an active member of several writing and arts groups in Ulsan and Busan. He can be reached at his official page, tccedwards.com.

2 books

T.F. Burke

T.F. Burke is a Michigan-based writer, poet, musician, and photographer whose creative journey has been shaped by a lifetime of exploration, artistry, and personal reflection. With over 30 years of writing experience, he blends emotional honesty with vivid imagination, drawing from travels and personal encounters. His musical and poetic background influences his lyrical writing style. He began publishing six years ago.

T.L. Lolley

T.L. Lolley is a former professional archaeologist and longtime Christian ministry leader based in Alabama. His years in the field studying the past help shape his books for adult and young readers. The Marked Stones is his first middle grade mystery adventure, where clues are hidden in old places, careful observation matters, and curiosity leads the way.

1 book

T.M. Holt

T. M. Holt is a Southern fiction author, U.S. Army veteran, and founder of Black Dog River Press, an independent publishing house based in Decherd, Tennessee. Born and raised in the foothills of southern Middle Tennessee, Holt has lived a life filled with experiences that continue to shape her storytelling. She served in the U.S. Army in Central America and Germany, spent years driving long-haul trucks across America, and now works as a physical therapist assistant caring for older adults. An endurance athlete with a fondness for difficult challenges, Holt has completed an Ironman triathlon, ultramarathons, long-distance cycling events, and marathon swims. Her debut novel, Where the River Bends, draws inspiration from the people, places, and complicated family relationships of her Tennessee upbringing. Set in 1978, the novel explores childhood, addiction, forgiveness, and the enduring power of hope. Whether writing Southern literary fiction as T. M. Holt or mysteries as T. W. Hughes, her stories return to the things that matter most: family, loyalty, memory, second chances, and the places we call home. After years of traveling far and wide, Holt returned to her Tennessee roots, settling just a mile from where she was born. She lives with her spouse and their beloved dogs, who occasionally insist on supervising the writing process.

1 book

Tal Stineman

Hi, I'm Tal, an indie author from Youngstown, Ohio. I have a love for complex characters, compelling stories, and shenanigans. I write across genres but my first love is suspense. And sci-fi. And romance. And words, really. I explore identity, found family, belonging, and the relationships that make us who we are. I love characters who feel real, flaws and all, and I believe that even the darkest stories have room for a little laughter. Especially at inappropriate times. I'm the author of How Far the Sky, and two upcoming novels, The Shattered Horizon, and the Man Called Nine - and about twenty WIPs. Thanks for stopping by. Please hang around for the emotional damage.

4 books

Tariq Kakish

I write stories that explore the darker corners of imagination, human nature, and the worlds we create when reality is no longer enough. My work moves across dark fantasy, gothic fiction, romance, and stories built around unusual ideas—always with a focus on atmosphere, complex characters, and questions that stay with you long after the final page. I believe the best stories should do more than entertain. They should challenge you, unsettle you, and sometimes make you look at the world a little differently. If you enjoy stories that take you somewhere unexpected, welcome. There is always another world waiting to be opened.

2 books

Taru Sparkellberry

Taru Sparkellberry writes thoughtful, uplifting fiction about courage, patience, self-discovery, and the search for inner peace. Through reflective journeys and meaningful storytelling, Taru hopes to inspire readers to find strength, hope, and calm in everyday life.

1 book

The Hidden Voice

The Hidden Voice is an adult adoptee and the author of *Love Isn’t Born. It’s Built. – Children Beyond Blood*, a personal memoir exploring adoption, identity, loss, and the meaning of family beyond biological ties. Her writing challenges conventional ideas about parenthood and belonging, drawing on her own experiences of love, grief, and the search for biological origins. Passionate about English literature, she also enjoys helping young students discover classic works and the timeless questions they raise about human nature, relationships, and identity.

1 book

The Life I Built

Unyielding Human.

1 book

Theno “TJ” J. Velisté

I’m TJ (Theno J. Velisté), a neurodivergent quieter/indie author working on their "Thenoverse" of original works. TJ's current work is a flagship "trope-deconstructing" high-fantasy LN series I've been writing since 2021, and put my full attention into in 2023. TJ is also writing a collection of several original universes (some with unique combinations) all tied under their personal "Thenoverse", which have had all of the narrative beats, lore, history, and more worldbuilding elements planned out for them.

Thiagarajah Chelladurai

Thiagarajah Chelladurai writes fiction about people, relationships and the choices that shape ordinary lives. His stories move across different places, cultures and generations, exploring love, friendship, family, heritage, change and the search for meaning. He writes with a contemplative approach, allowing characters and circumstances to unfold without telling readers what conclusions they should reach. For him, a story is also an invitation—to enter another life for a while, and perhaps leave with a question worth thinking about. His books and Reader’s Guides can be explored through his author website.

1 book

Thomas L. Vaultonburg

Thomas L. Vaultonburg is a poet, novelist, and independent publisher from Rockford, Illinois. He is the founder of Zombie Logic Press and Zombie Logic Review and co-founder of Wolf Twin Books. For decades, he has worked outside the traditional publishing establishment, writing and publishing literature that doesn't always behave itself. His books include the horror novel Necromancers Don't Read Toe Tags, the poetry collections Vanished Roads, Small Songs for Weary Travelers, and Submerged Structure. His poetry has appeared in literary journals internationally, including Presence, Acorn, Kokako, and Wales Haiku Journal. His fiction explores the absurdities of institutional power, the secrets communities keep, and the peculiar ways human beings accommodate the unacceptable. His poetry moves between humor, grief, nature, and the strange little revelations of everyday life. He continues to write, publish, and promote independent literature from Rockford, where he believes interesting things are happening whether anyone is paying attention or not.

5 books