by Kelly Branyik | May 16, 2026 | Book Reviews, Literary Fiction
Connie’s White World by Sam Newsome “A lyrical and emotionally resonant collection of Jazz Noir snapshots that hums with the rhythm of lives shaped by music.” Connie’s White World is a collection of Jazz Noir stories, each offering a brief,...
by Kelly Branyik | Apr 22, 2026 | Book Reviews, Horror, Romance, Thriller
Portraits of Decay by J.R. Blanes “A grotesque and gripping tale of obsession, control, and a love triangle that spirals into a nightmare.” Jefferson Fontenot is an artist on the rise in the New Orleans art scene, his work showcased at one of the city’s finest...
by Kelly Branyik | Mar 17, 2026 | Publishing, Writing
If you’ve ever found yourself frantically searching “IngramSpark phone number” at midnight with a publishing crisis on your hands, you already know the frustration. What was once considered one of the better support experiences in the self-publishing...
by Kelly Branyik | Jan 31, 2026 | Publishing
Let’s be honest… Many of us are feeling conflicted about Amazon right now, especially with its new AI updates. We don’t necessarily love supporting it, yet as authors, we also can’t ignore the reality: Amazon remains one of the most influential discovery platforms for...
by Kelly Branyik | Jan 31, 2026 | Publishing
Once your book is edited and ready to go, the next step is getting it into readers’ hands, and that means book reviews. Reviews play a critical role in book promotion, visibility, and credibility, especially for independent authors preparing for a launch or looking to...
