The indie author community continues to grow, but that does not mean it's a good thing. Neither is it a bad thing.
It isn't good because so many trash authors are flooding the online bookstores with plumped up books, poorly written manuscripts, and little gems that might have been the next bestseller, if only they'd been edited and formatted.
It isn't bad because there are so many jewels out there. A veritable treasure trove of literature, just waiting for a break.
Just look at some of today's blockbuster movies. You see Hellboy, Avengers, or a rehash of whatever movie grossed millions at the box office.
It's not about originality, it's about profit, and while the public might love the movies, it's sad that they are being denied the concepts of the thousands of insightful minds in the indie authorverse.
So what is this post about?
Trying to persuade you to reach outside your comfort zone, to read a non-traditional author? Yes!
To stop you reading traditional authors? Definitely NOT!
Read what you want. Read every day. Read wherever you can. On the way to work, on your tea-break, on the toilet(my personal favourite, and yes, I know it's too much information, lol).
But give indies a look. You might find your next favourite author.
Love you all.
CJ
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