https://weeklyhubris.com/the-minds-ear-belonging-the-voices-of-women/

The article explores how listening to the voices of women—from Homer’s Eidothea and Penelope to the biblical Hagar—has shaped my sense of belonging, identity, and home. It braids literary analysis with persona poems to show how these female figures help me as a writer to confront exile, paternal absence, and the fragility of selfhood.

The Smart Author’s Guide to Special Edition Hardcovers

Digital fatigue is fundamentally changing how readers collect their favorite stories. Independent authors are capitalizing on this shift by creating stunning special edition hardcovers that double as pieces of art. By mastering the production of premium physical books, you can elevate your author brand and build a highly profitable direct sales channel outside of retail algorithms.

Crowdfunding Your Next Novel: Beyond the Traditional Pre-Order Campaign

Relying exclusively on standard retail pre-orders often leaves independent authors guessing about reader demand until release day. Crowdfunding platforms have transformed into essential, mainstream tools that allow writers to front-load their income and validate projects before spending money on production. By embracing these direct creator economies, you can finance beautiful special editions and build a deeply invested reader community long before your book hits the market.

10 Signs You Are Dealing with a Fake Book Promoter

The challenging world of book visibility and promotion.

Find your books at the library

Put in a request for the book you want to see at your local library.

Author book reading in Seattle this weekend!

Let's talk BOOKS! I'll be at the Visible Coffee Roasters 2739 E. Madison Street July 19 to read from my books.

The Indie Author's Guide to ACX and Audiobook Production

The audiobook market has never been more accessible or more confusing for indie authors. With Audible rolling out a new royalty model in 2026, the calculus for producing audiobooks through ACX has fundamentally changed. From royalty-share versus flat-fee narrator agreements to the critical decision between exclusive and non-exclusive distribution, every choice carries real financial consequences. Here is everything you need to know about ACX and audiobook production in 2026.

Indie Author Awards and Competitions Worth Entering in 2026

In a publishing market more crowded than ever, winning or even placing in a reputable book award can be the difference between obscurity and discovery. The right recognition can boost your book's credibility, attract new readers, open media doors, and support your long-term career growth. From prestigious international competitions with cash prizes of $5,000 or more to year-round awards that guarantee national press coverage, 2026 offers more opportunities than ever for independent authors

The State of Indie Ebook Sales in 2026: Data, Trends, and What It Means for Authors

The indie ebook market continues to defy expectations, generating billions in revenue while shifting away from traditional platforms. Kindle Unlimited alone paid out $711 million to self-publishers in 2025, a figure that traditional publishing reports conveniently ignore. However, the income distribution remains harsh, with nearly half of authors earning under $100 a month. This deep dive breaks down the cold, hard numbers to show you exactly what works in 2026.

My Writing Journey

My journey from software engineer to children's book author—and why staying silly matters

What Literary Agents Actually Want When You Pitch Your Novel

Every published novelist who went the traditional route had to pitch their book to a stranger in a few hundred words and hope for the best. Most of them were rejected many times before they weren't. What separates the queries that work from the ones that don't is specific, learnable and far less mysterious than it seems.

Falsity of Fame

These days, an author’s fame hinges upon the media projection about his persona rather than the contents of his produce. Of course, the current-day publishers appreciate this very well as they resort to ‘no holds barred’ hype to catapult the debutants to the literary hilt. But then, on the flip side of it, after having served the marketing cause, once the coverage ceases, the authors’ fame too gets eclipsed, that is, till the hype for another title resuscitates the same.