Go Wide with D2D POD, Mental Health Awareness Poetry Reading & SCARS Book Launch, Indie Author Events & Opportunities
Go Wide with D2D POD, Mental Health Awareness Poetry Reading & SCARS Book Launch, Indie Author Events & Opportunities
Indie Authors Association Newsletter #35
“We’re redefining what publishing looks like, and we are bringing you with us into a whole new world.” ~ Kris Austin, D2D CEO
Hello, Indie Author!
Welcome new subscribers Trina Astor-Stewart and David Perlmutter! We are happy you joined and look forward to hearing more about your writing projects. Thanks to all IAA members and subscribers for reading, sharing, and supporting the Indie Authors Association. I appreciate YOU.
Did you hear the big news in the self-publishing world? Draft2Digital (D2D) now offers print on demand (POD) services!
“D2D Print is to physical books what Smashwords was to ebook self-publishing and the democratization of book publishing 15 years ago. Once again, we are leveling the playing field for all authors by offering a quick, easy, and affordable way for any author to publish and distribute physical books. If you already have an ebook in our system, with just a few clicks you can have a print book, too. It’s that simple.” ~ Kris Austin, Draft2Digital CEO.
If you want to distribute your books on multiple platforms, a.k.a. go wide, D2D is definitely worth checking out.
https://www.draft2digital.com/blog/d2d-print-just-opened-up-for-every-author-everywhere/
https://www.youtube.com/live/RPncHdg7A8A
I plan to try D2D POD soon. I will report my findings to you via this newsletter and on my [Bookends] podcast. If you try D2D Print, please let us know about your experience!
SCARS BOOK LAUNCH & POETRY READING for MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS
Do you have poems or books on the topic of mental health? If so, you are invited to join SCARS anthology authors for our book launch and poetry reading. May is Mental Health Awareness Month. SCARS book proceeds will be donated to NAMI.org and 988lifeline.org.
The SCARS book launch and poetry reading event will be Thursday, May 4, 2023, 6-8 p.m. EST, at Minnetrista Museum & Gardens, 1200 N. Minnetrista Parkway, Muncie, IN.
Special thanks to Minnetrista for sponsoring the SCARS book launch and poetry reading event at their beautiful museum and gardens!
INDIE AUTHOR OPPORTUNITIES
Do you want to connect with indie authors, meet book lovers, and sell your books? Check out these upcoming opportunities!
Poetry Society of Indiana Spring Fling Convention, Saturday, April 29, 2023, 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at the Anderson Public Library, 111 E 12th St, Anderson, IN 46016, Chief Anderson Room, 3rd Floor. Cost: $20 (Members) $25 (Non-Members). Register at https://www.poetrysocietyofindiana.org/2023-psi-spring-fling.html
Taylor University Professional Writers Conference, Friday, July 28, 11 a.m. - 4:50 p.m. - Saturday, July 29, 2023, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., 1846 Main Street, Upland, IN. 46989. Cost: $249 for the Conference and Advanced Track or $139 for the General Conference which still provides an opportunity to consign your books to sell during the event. Register at https://taylorprofessionalwritersconference.weebly.com/
Hoosier Indie Authors 2nd Annual Book Fair, Saturday, September 23, 2023, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at 5502 S Evans Road, Gas City, IN 46933. Cost: $50. Register at hoosierindieauthors.com. Questions? Email kathy@indieauthorsassociation.com or teresa.keefer.author@hotmail.com.
Join us for the 2nd Annual Hoosier Indie Authors Book Fair!
2023 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Look for indie authors at these upcoming book signings & events (Times are EST unless noted):
MARCH
Saturday, March 25, 2 p.m. Cathy Shouse and Denise Hunter at Barnes & Noble, Orchard Crossing, 1034 South Thomas Road Ste 107, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
APRIL
Saturday, April 1, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (CST) Brian K. Morris at Comic-Con, Benton Civic Center, 414 Huddleson St, Benton, Illinois.
Saturday, April 1, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. - Sunday, April 2, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. L.B. McGrimm at Shipshewana on the Road: Morey Courts Recreation Center, 5175 East Remus Road, Mount Pleasant Michigan.
Saturday, April 15, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Beth Powers at Muncie Comic Con, Delaware County Fairgrounds (Heartland Building), 1210 North Wheeling Avenue, Muncie, Indiana.
Saturday, April 15, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., James Watkins & Faith Watkins at Fairmount Camp Event and Retreat Center, 711 E 900 S Fairmount, Indiana.
Friday, April 21, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. - Sunday, April 23, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Brian K. Morris at Windy City Pulp and Paper Convention, Westin Lombard Yorktown Center, 70 Yorktown Shopping Center, Lombard, Illinois.
Sunday, April 23, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. (MST), Leland Gamson at Thumb Butte Book Festival, Elk’s Performing Arts Center, 117 E Gurley St., Prescot, AZ.
Tuesday, April 25, 4-7 p.m. Kathy Gerstorff at Earth Day 2023, Matter Park Gardens, North Quarry Road, Marion, Indiana.
See more events at iaa.llc.
Do you have a book signing or event happening you would like added to our Calendar of Events? Email it to kathy@indieauthorsassociation.com.
Thank you for supporting indie authors. We appreciate you!
Bess Sturgis, John Sherman, Andie LaComb, Alan Losure, Alexis Craig, Anne Maddox, Beth Powers, Brian K. Morris, Donna Karlee Carlene, Faith Watkins, James Watkins, J.B. McGrimm, Karl Witsman, Kathy Gerstorff, Keenan & Tashema Davis, Leland Gamson, Lori Goss-Reaves, Lynda J. Cox, M.A. Koontz, McKayla Jade, Sanzaki Kojika, Shelby Haisley, Teresa Keefer, and Terra Chism.
To learn about IAA member benefits, visit IAA.llc.
Thank you for reading IAA #35. I hope you found it helpful. My mission with IAA is to provide value to independent authors. Please let me know about your books, events, and what you would like to see included in the weekly Indie Author Association newsletter. Write on! ~Kathy Gerstorff, Indie Authors Association LLC