Empowering Indie Authors Through Editorial Reviews, Recognition, and Reach

Advocates for Independent Authors Since 2005

Since 2005, Reader Views has provided editorial book reviews, author interviews, promotional opportunities, and an internationally recognized literary awards program that helps independent authors gain visibility and connect with readers. We believe every story deserves to be seen, supported, and celebrated, and our mission is to elevate books to new audiences while ensuring every author has a fair chance to shine.

WHAT WE DO

  • Offer professional, unbiased editorial book reviews to help authors gain credibility.
  • Provide promotional opportunities that expand an author’s reach.
  • Host the Reader Views Literary Awards, celebrating excellence in independent publishing.
  • Connect authors with readers, reviewers, libraries, media outlets, and booksellers.

OUR MISSION

To strengthen literary diversity, empower creative small businesses, and keep a vibrant reading culture alive for generations to come.

WHO WE ARE

SHERI HOYTE
MANAGING EDITOR

Sheri Hoyte grew up in Saratoga Springs, New York, and later made Austin, Texas, her home. A lifelong reader and writer, she penned her first book as a school project and hasn’t been without a book in hand since.

After more than three decades in the corporate world refining her skills in operations and communications, Sheri returned to her creative roots by joining Reader Views in 2012 as a book reviewer. She stepped into the managing editor role in 2018, where she continues to champion independent authors every day.

Sheri thrives on helping authors build visibility and credibility through professional reviews, interviews, and promotional services. She also manages the Reader Views Literary Awards and hosts Inside Scoop Live, a podcast dedicated to spotlighting indie authors and their work.

When she’s not reading or working with authors, Sheri enjoys hiking, golfing, gardening, and spending time outdoors with her husband Don, their cat Felix, and most of all, her granddaughter, Nina Bea.

SUSAN VIOLANTE
MANAGING EDITOR

Susan Violante earned her BA in Political Science and Business Administration in 1987, building a career as a Business Analyst and Accountant while pursuing her creative passions as a freelance writer and illustrator. Since 1996, she has published poetry, children’s stories, and articles, and is fluent in English, Spanish, and Italian, often translating and editing books in both languages.

She published her first book in 2009, followed by a revised edition of Innocent War: Behind An Immigrant’s Past in 2011. Today, she serves as Founding Managing Editor, CEO, and Partner of I Have Something to Say Press and Book By Book Publicity, and has edited First Chapter Plus e-Magazine since 2010.
Dedicated to helping authors succeed, Susan is known for her collaborative spirit, and commitment to championing independent voices.

Susan lives in Chapel Hill, NC, with her husband Michel and their three dogs, Canela, Karina, and Nutela. She’s the mother of two adult daughters, Nicollette and Arianna, and a proud grandmother. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, reading, knitting, painting, writing, gardening, and spending time with friends and family.

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AWARDS AND ACCOLADES


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