Holiday Author Fair, New Releases, Calendar of Events, Book Signings & Marketing Opportunities
Indie Author Insider V56 - December 2024
“The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt.” ~ Sylvia Plath
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WELCOME!
Let’s welcome new subscribers by checking out their books, newsletters, or other creative projects: Bindusagar, David Martin, Dr James Ruguski, Jacob Mascarenhas, Jacob Mascarenhas, Joe Fournier, Marion Wiesler, and Miguel.
Welcome to Indie Author Insider! We are looking forward to getting to know you and your writing journey. Please share your book launches, signings, and other events by posting info in the comment section or emailing kathy@indieauthorsassociation.com.
Year End Update
Wow! Here we are at the end of the year already. Did you accomplish your 2024 goals? I finally got the rough draft finished on a historical fiction/fantasy book I’ve been working with off and on for over 20 years! I’m excited to move forward to the editing. Do you know a great developmental editor?
The Indie Author Insider also grew to 312 subscribers this year. We have met many authors through our features including: Alan Losure, Andie LaComb, Ashley Gary Johnson, Austin Valenzuela, Bess Sturgis, Beth Powers, Chris McWhirt, Dan Klefstad, Dr. Brigit Constance, Hiram Foster, Jill Ebstein, Joshua Dent, J.T. Kelly, Leland P. Gamson, Melissa Allred, Morgana Shae, Nancy Nau Sullivan, Paul Barile, Russell Nohelty, Sarah Styf, Stella Fosse, Teresa Keefer, and Thomas Peek.
If you want to be a featured author, please write something up or complete the author interview questions at writerkat.com and I will take it from there!
NEW RELEASES
Daily Advent Reflections for the Wandering and Wondering by Sarah Styf
A Rose Town Christmas by Thomas Peek starring Brian K. Morris!
Premieres Friday, December 13, 2024, 7 PM
at The Parcel Wedding and Event Venue
6469 W County Road 100 North, New Castle, Indiana.
2024/2025 INDIE AUTHOR CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Book Marketing, Networking & Selling Opportunities
Do you want to connect with authors, meet book lovers, and sell more books? Check out these opportunities!
December 2024
12/6/24 – Winter Artisan Market (formerly INDIEana Handicraft Exchange), Friday, December 6, 2024, 6-9 PM, Harrison Center, 1505 N Delaware Street, Indianapolis, Indiana.
12/7/24 – Holiday Author Fair, Saturday, December 7, 2024 12-4 PM, Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center, 450 West Ohio Street, Indianapolis, Indiana. Mix and mingle with more than 60 authors during the Indiana Historical Society’s annual Holiday Author Fair! Admission to the author fair is included with general admission to the Indiana Historical Society. Look for M.A. Koontz at this event.
January 2025
1/31/25-2/1/25 – Sixth Annual Sunshine State Book Festival, Friday, January 31, 2025, 7-9 PM and Saturday, February 1, 2025, 10 AM - 4 PM, at the Best Western Grand, 4200 NW 97th Blvd, Gainesville, Florida.
March 2025
3/22/25 – Peoria Bookfest 2025, Saturday, March 22, 2025, 10 AM - 6 PM, FFC's Life Together Center, 3625 N Sheridan Rd, Peoria, Illinois.
May 2025
5/3/25 – Ohioana Book Festival, Saturday, May 3, 2025, State Library of Ohio, 274 E. First Ave. #100, Columbus Ohio.
June 2025
6/28-29/25 – Midwest Bookish Fest, Saturday, June 28, 2025, 8 AM - 8 PM, and Sunday, June 29, 2025, 8 AM - 6 PM, Minneapolis Marriott West, 9960 Wayzata Blvd, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
September 2025
9/27/25 – Readers and Writers Rendezvous, Saturday, September 27, 2025, 10 AM - 5 PM, Peoria Civic Center Ballroom, 201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, Illinois.
Thank you for reading the December 2024 issue of Indie Author Insider (#56). I hope you found it helpful. You can share information about your books, events, and what you want to see in future editions by emailing kathy@indieauthorsassociation.com.
Special thanks to our sponsoring subscribers: Ashley Gary Johnson, Bess Sturgis, Bonnie Lieberman, John Sherman, Leland P. Gamson, Lloyd Mullins, Nancy Nau Sullivan, and Sarah Styf. Thank you for supporting indie authors. We appreciate you!
Thanks also to the Substack Publications recommending Indie Author Insider: Self-Publishing with Dale, The Life Strategies Playbook & Mentoring Program, Jon’s Substack, Johnny B. Truant’s Inspired as F**k, Bernie Books, Made From What's Not Real, Susan's Expressions, Art Spot, Jess Wolfie's Wonderful World, Mordicai’s Substack, John Roberts’ Weekly Rambles, Cellar Door, Letters To My Brother, Lighthouse, Book Whisperer, Bradford’s Substack, My Favorite Classical Music, John Roberts' Weekly Rambles, Courtenay Nold’s Poetry Warrior Substack, 6 P’s in AI Pods, Melissa’s Substack, My Favorite Classical Music, and The Intellectual Investor.
Kathy Gerstorff
Merry Christmas!
Sounds like you had a great year. Congratulations on finishing your book draft, Kathy!!