Why I Don’t Think I’ll Ever Traditionally Publish

July 23, 2025.Reading time 7 minutes.

As an Indie author of 8 years, at this point in my career, I don’t think I’ll ever pursue the traditional publishing route. While traditional publishing is a viable path for others and I don’t fault anyone for choosing that path for their writing endeavors, right now, it is not a path I feel led to go down anytime soon. Here’s why.

How to Not Take Negative Book Reviews to Heart

June 11, 2025.Reading time 11 minutes.

As an author, negative book reviews can be hard to take, but they shouldn’t be taken as personal attacks. This week, we’re tackling how to not take them to heart.

Authors, It’s Okay if All You Do is Publish Books

April 16, 2025.Reading time 8 minutes.

Contrary to what some self-publishing experts often tell us, we don’t have to do it all, all the time. Sometimes, we just need to focus on writing and publishing the next book. Here’s why.

FAQs About Becoming an Indie Author

May 17, 2023.Reading time 13 minutes.

If you’re interested in self-publishing but have no idea where to start, here are a few FAQs I’ve answered about the basics of becoming an indie author.

The Fall’s Release Day Celebration + Surprise Sale!

November 4, 2022.Reading time 9 minutes.

Today, November 4th, 2022, is THE FALL’s release day! Come on over here to celebrate! 🙂

Being an Indie Author is HARD, and That’s Okay!

August 10, 2022.Reading time 4 minutes.

Being an indie author is HARD, and that’s perfectly okay! But, sometimes we need reminding that this path is worth all the difficulty we’re putting ourselves through. So, here are some positive, indie author-isms to help you through the hardships of indie authorship!

My Fifth Year as a Published Author + eBook Sale & New Book Release!

February 22, 2022.Reading time 14 minutes.

What lessons have I learned in my five years as an indie author? Click to find out and get the inside scoop on my special announcements for this week!

Affirmations for Christian Authors Post-Release

February 24, 2021.Reading time 5 minutes.

Are you a Christian author who has suffered from Release Day Blues, or waning mental health after a book release? If so, check out these 10 Affirmations for Christian Authors Post-Release to help you overcome those pesky doubts and continue writing for God.

My Fourth Year as a Published Author

February 22, 2021.Reading time 13 minutes.

What have I learned in my fourth year of indie publishing? Check out these three, slightly unorthodox lessons, and a discount deal you won’t want to miss!

Author Interview: Shamika Lindsay

August 26, 2020.Reading time 17 minutes.

For August’s edition of Authoring Arrowheads’s 2020 Author Interview Series, join me in welcoming Shamika Lindsay, author of the contemporary YA novel, Popularity Rules.