The authors
Meet the indie authors
The independent writers behind the books: their stories, in their words.
Vivian Rage
Vivian Rage is a New Zealand author writing dark feminist fiction about women, rage, survival, and the stories history tries to bury. Her work explores the ways women are silenced, contained, punished, and remembered, blending lyrical prose with sharp emotional intensity. With a degree in business and sociology, Vivian is drawn to the systems behind suffering: power, violence, inequality, and the stories society chooses not to hear. These themes shape the worlds she writes and the women she refuses to let disappear. She writes with her constant companion, Puppenstein, close by. Vivian is the author of Sticks and Stones and is currently writing Broken Bones, its follow-up.
1 book
W. Bruce Funderburk
I am a passionate follower of Christ, a storyteller, and a first-time author. In his debut memoir, Testify, he opens his heart about his life journey, struggles, and experiences to remind readers that no one is beyond redemption and grace. Bruce resides in Midland, North Carolina, with his wife of 36 years, Shelley, where they can usually be found relaxing with their cat “Twink”, watching favorite shows and movies, or working in the yard. They have two grown children, Lynsey and Alex. Bruce served as a youth counselor for fifteen years, a Methodist Stephens Minister for four years, on mission teams, community outreach, and disaster recovery teams after hurricanes Hugo and Katrina.
1 book
William (Bill) Blackburn
William (Bill) Blackburn is a retired U.S. Army Special Forces soldier, former construction business owner, and career and technical education teacher who believes a good story can bring generations together. After twenty years of military service and fifteen years running a construction company, Bill brought his experience into the classroom, teaching young people the value of craftsmanship, perseverance, and doing what is right. As the creator of **Mother Maple Worldroot — The Storyteller's World**, Bill retells traditional folklore from around the world for families to discover and enjoy together. His fantasy series, The Chronicles of Boone, takes readers into a world of magic, ancient powers, friendship, sacrifice, and the consequences of difficult choices. Whether sharing a centuries-old folktale or building an original fantasy world, Bill writes with one belief at the center of his work: stories are meant to be shared, remembered, and passed from one generation to the next.
5 books
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William Taylor
I am a Canadian author who was born and raised in Southern Ontario. My love of reading dates back to my early childhood when reading books and listening to stories told by family members was encouraged and something I found to be great fun. When I was in the 3rd grade, I would often have to convince the school librarian to allow me to borrow and read books that were assigned to much higher grade levels. Through my love of reading, I soon discovered new worlds full of interesting characters and adventures that were brought to life in the theater of my mind. I found stories involving mysteries, ghosts and exotic destinations, whether real or imagined, of special interest. Some of my favorite authors include: H.G. Wells, Stephen King, J.K. Rowling, Charles Dickens, Jules Vern and many others. As well as developing a fondness for fiction, I also developed a great interest in history and would often spend hours reading about historic people, places and events. After the death of my maternal Grandmother in 2002, I started to develop an interest in my own family history. Since that time, I have spent over 20 years researching both sides of my family, making many interesting discoveries along the way. My paternal family tree reads like a 'Who's-who' of English, Canadian and American history and includes numerous members of English nobility, political figures, war heroes, inventors, writers, religious figures, business leaders and celebrities. I have spent many years documenting some of the more notable family members on my website: www.myancestryresearch.com. My family and ancestry research have also helped inspire my the Bloodlines Saga, beginning with my first novel Bloodlines: Cove Point Manor, followed by Bloodlines: Of Noble Blood and Bloodlines: Brenda's Revenge. By combining my knowledge of DNA research, historical research and fictional storytelling, I have created what I hope to be believable fictional stories that put a new twist on traditional story telling.
3 books
Wonders Workshop
Wonders Workshop is an independent publishing brand creating original fiction across science fiction, fantasy, thriller, mystery, gothic and speculative fiction. We build immersive worlds, high-concept stories and interconnected series designed for readers who love secrets, impossible worlds, dark mysteries and unforgettable characters. Our catalog includes both standalone novels and multi-book series, with new stories continually being added to the Wonders Workshop universe of fiction.
16 books
Yong Takahashi
Yong Takahashi is a writer who was born in South Korea, grew up in Detroit, and lived in Atlanta for over thirty years. She writes poetry and dark stories. She was a finalist in The Restless Books Prize for New Immigrant Writing, Southern Fried Karma Novel Contest, Gemini Magazine Short Story Contest, The Writers’ Mastermind Short Story Contest, and The Sexton Prize for Poetry. Her memoir, Observations Through Yellow Glasses, is told through poetry. It explores growing up between two cultures and how that influenced love and healing. @yongversation on socials
3 books
Yuvraj
Hey everyone! Your neighborhood horror write here, Anything pop culture, be it books, films, music, manga, anime, comics, I'm your guy the arts are meant to be shared and are a reminder of our humanity And so I hope you give my book a chance,
1 book
Zafar Alam
Zafar Alam is a civil engineer and Chartered Construction Manager. He writes about human judgement, how problems are framed, and the questions people miss before deciding. His books are What Are We Missing? and The Cognitive Crisis in AI-Augmented Work. His writing connects public-record cases with practical checks for decisions.
1 book