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| Susan Kaye Quinn |
Indiestructible: Inspiring Stories from
the Publishing Jungle
is a great representation of what it means to be an indie author—there’s no
single viewpoint, no absolutes, just a collection of stories that together show
the many flavors of the indie experience.
You’ll find successes that inspire
you, thoughts that challenge you, and comfort that you’re not alone. I’m proud
to have an essay in this collection, 100% of the proceeds of which will be donated
to BuildOn.org, “a movement which breaks the cycle of poverty, illiteracy, and
low expectations through service and education.”
A
fitting match for a book that represents the best of the indie author culture
of sharing and support.
But
don’t take my word for it. Here’s a sample of the inspiring and truthful words
you’ll find in Indiestructible:
“Indie
publishing is not for the impatient … it’s for authors who want their fate to
rest in their own hands.” —Jessica Bell,
editor of Indiestructible
“The
time factor is a logical fear. But once I finally made the decision to do this
on my own, I realized that it wasn’t as daunting as it seemed.” —Jessica Bell, editor of Indiestructible (quoted twice because she’s just that
awesome)
“It’s
when we let go of the safety net that we truly learn to fly.” —Susan Kaye Quinn
“Listen.
A lot. Read. A lot. And stay flexible. Hold onto your little boat, and if you
fall over, just keep swimming.” —Leigh
Talbert Moore
“Nobody,
it seems, is in the same boat as I am, but perhaps every author feels that way.
We’re all kind of floating out in the middle of nowhere, doing our own thing.”
—Michelle D. Argyle
(I just love the parallelism with the
boat analogies!)
“Just
because we love what we do doesn’t mean it’s always easy. In fact, there are
times when writing is downright difficult, even painful.” —Kristie Cook
“Being
an author means I write. It’s not that I get a big contract. It’s not that I
find a legion of fans. It’s not the fame. It’s not the glory. It’s the writing.”
—D. Robert Pease
“I’ve
said once on my blog that the worst crime in history, in my opinion, is the
destruction of the Library of Alexandria …when you deny the world your voice,
it’s a similar but smaller crime in
caparison, yet a calamity nonetheless.” —Michael
Offutt
“Some
days we’re hiking on a mountaintop in Switzerland with the bright sun on our
face and a crisp wind rippling through our hair. Other days, we’re slogging
through the mud pits, just hoping to miss the sinking sand.” —Laura Pauling
“The
only thing that happens overnight in publishing is writer’s block.” —Rick Daley
That
last quote is a great example of Rick’s ability to capture serious reality in
humor, something I love about his writing as well. And it speaks to the
patience that indie authors have to work hard at cultivating—success doesn’t
happen in the blink of an eye, but in the daily work, the constant striving for
improvement, the continual swimming forward. Indiestructible is a companion to take on the journey, and will
help keep you moving in the right direction.
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| Just $0.99 on Amazon |
100% of proceeds will be donated to BUILDON.org, a movement which breaks the cycle of poverty, illiteracy, and low expectations through service and education.
Contributing authors:
Alex J. Cavanaugh <> Angela Brown <> Anne R. Allen <> Briane Pagel <> C.S. Lakin <> Ciara Knight <> Cindy M. Hogan <> D. Robert Pease <> Dawn Ius <> Emily White <> Greg Metcalf <> Jadie Jones <> Jessica Bell <> Karen
Bass <> Karen Walker <> Kristie Cook <> Laura Diamond <> Laura Pauling <> Laurel Garver <> Leigh Talbert Moore <> Lori Robinson <> Melissa Foster <> Michael Offutt <> Michelle Davidson Argyle <> Rick Daley <> Roz Morris <> S.R. Johannes <> Stephen Tremp <> Susan Kaye Quinn
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About Susan Kaye Quinn:
Susan Kaye Quinn is the author of the bestselling young adult SF Mindjack Trilogy. The just-released Debt Collector series is her more grown-up SF, meant for ages 17+.
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