Hi everyone. I am reimagining the Self-Published Saturday feature. It is not going away by any means, but it’s getting a new name: Indie Weekend! As always, I will highlight, promote, and review Self-Published/Indie books, but the name is more inclusive, and the posts will not just be on Saturday. They will be posted anywhere from Friday to Sunday. That frees up my schedule a bit. The Self-Published Spotlight, which does not include a review, will now be called Indie Spotlight, and can still go up any day of the week.
Please let me know below what you think of the change.
I love to read and write book reviews in my free time. I review advance review copies of books on Netgalley for various publishers. I am also a reviewer for Historical Novels Review Magazine, the magazine of the Historical Novel Society. I review books from publishers of all size, large to small. I have a special place in my heart for indie authors. I will sometimes post a little writing that I might dabble in occasionally. I also am lucky enough to live in the Smoky Mountains, so I'll be sharing photos of the beauty around me from time to time.
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25 thoughts on “New Look for Self-Published Saturday #Indie Weekend”
I think the change is a fantastic idea, particularly the change in the name, since the lines among the various publication options have become so blurred.
This sounds like great fun, Bonnie, and a wonderful way for me to find quality indie books – my reading preference. Thanks so much for picking up and reviewing indie reads. It’s a wonderful gift to authors who don’t have powerhouse publishers to promote their books. Wishing you many hours of reading enjoyment. 😀
Thanks, Bonnie. I saw your comment on my tour and was so pleased – doing a happy dance and trying not to spill my coffee. I’m so grateful, and I look forward to hearing your thoughts! Hugs.
I think it’s a good idea, Bonnie. It will help you to continue doing the fine job you’re doing while easing some of the scheduling pressure. To me, one can do a better job with less pressure. 🙂
That is awesome Bonnie, I love it too. Thank you so much for your constant help, and always shining your light on SP books you enjoyed. We all appreciate it greatly. 😊
Thanks Tessa! I have a heart for Indie books and plan to publish one maybe next year with my husband. I’d love this site to be place where Reviewers, Authors, and Readers support each other.
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I love it!!
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Thanks Gail!
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I think the change is a fantastic idea, particularly the change in the name, since the lines among the various publication options have become so blurred.
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I agree. Some people shy away from the “self-published” name, which was never my intention.
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This sounds like great fun, Bonnie, and a wonderful way for me to find quality indie books – my reading preference. Thanks so much for picking up and reviewing indie reads. It’s a wonderful gift to authors who don’t have powerhouse publishers to promote their books. Wishing you many hours of reading enjoyment. 😀
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Thanks so much! I just bought your book by the way. The excerpt blew me away!
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Thanks, Bonnie. I saw your comment on my tour and was so pleased – doing a happy dance and trying not to spill my coffee. I’m so grateful, and I look forward to hearing your thoughts! Hugs.
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Hoping when my reading/review is done you will agree to a Q&A? Can you email me at bonniereadsandwrites@gmail.com?
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Absolutely! I’d love to. Thank you. Email is on its way. 🙂
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I just changes my following settings so I’ll get notifications of your reviews. 🙂
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I think it’s a good idea, Bonnie. It will help you to continue doing the fine job you’re doing while easing some of the scheduling pressure. To me, one can do a better job with less pressure. 🙂
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That is true. More time. Less pressure.
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“Indie Weekend” rolls off the tongue nicely.
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That’s what I was going for! Thank you. 🙂
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That is awesome Bonnie, I love it too. Thank you so much for your constant help, and always shining your light on SP books you enjoyed. We all appreciate it greatly. 😊
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You are so welcome! I’ll be telling everyone about your new book on Sunday.
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🥳 Double awesome!! Many thanks, such a great pre-release week, and now with your Sunday post, it’s even better. 💫
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It’s a great idea!
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Thanks Hien!
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I like Indie Weekend as it’s more inclusive of different ways of publishing. Also, the weekend is better than just one day too.
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Thanks! I agree, and it does give me more time. My Saturdays have been full lately.
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This sound wonderful Bonnie!
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Thanks Tessa! I have a heart for Indie books and plan to publish one maybe next year with my husband. I’d love this site to be place where Reviewers, Authors, and Readers support each other.
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Bravo!!! The new name is great!! I’m also glad you’re taking care of yourself!!
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