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Offering professional reviews, author interviews, a literary awards program, and promotional services since 2005.
Based in Austin, Texas.
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Great stories shouldn’t be limited by traditional gatekeepers. Independent authors bring fresh perspectives and bold creativity, and Reader Views gives them the visibility and credibility to reach the readers they deserve.
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Every week we curate the best in indie publishing featuring
new releases, author spotlights, fresh reviews, and the voices behind the books.
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ARENA OF THE LOST WORLDS
THE LOST WORLD SERIES
by Karen L. West
Arena of the Lost Worlds is a fast-paced science-fiction survival adventure filled with alien worlds, dangerous creatures, found family, impossible choices, and one man determined to get a child home.
VISIT THE AUTHOR’S WEBSITE
FEATHERS OF THE PHOENIX:
UNDER THE NORSE STAR
by Cheryl Carpinello
A talking glacier cat, a burning ankh, and a Horseman closing in. Feathers of the Phoenix: Under the Norse Star drops two cousins into Iceland with a prophecy on the line. Ready to take the mission?
This Week’s Spotlight Reviews
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THE AUTHORS BEHIND THE STORIES
Featured Author Interviews of the Week
ON THE BLOG…
Guest Writer of the Week
TOM MCKENNA
Tom McKenna made his first foray into humorous, indie publishing in 2019 when he placed as a Finalist in the Faulkner/Wisdom Competition for “Hey Mom, the Recliner Fell on Dad, Again!” He broke through again as a Finalist for “When Black Shoes Turn Red” in ’23, in the American Fiction Awards. He also found critical success in ’25 for penning, “Up & Down with JoJo Brown.” This multi award-winning book was the Winner of the National Honor Alliance Literary Awards, Finalist in the American Writing Awards and a recommended 5-Star Reviewed “Book of the Week” read by Reader Views.
Learn more about Tom and his books on his Amazon page.
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