Discover Hidden Indie Authors You’ll Love

Leisa Fail is the author behind the Adventures of Stormy Normy, which is a heartwarming children’s chapter book series, following a young brumby colt as he discovers friendship, courage and resilience across the landscapes of Western and Far North Queensland, Australia. Start with Willow’s journey, a free short story prequel about a determined little rescue dog. You can download Willow’s journey and free activity, and colouring sheets on Leisa’s website here.

Lauren Schultz is a California native who hates LA traffic and would much rather be reading a book on the beach. Lauren is also the author of a three-part romantic suspense series! You can buy Lauren’s books here.

Dakota Forest is an avid skier from Ohio. When she isn’t skiing and spending her time outdoors with her family, she is writing romance stories about skiers! Fall Apart is her latest book, which came out this April. Book three is set to be released this fall.

Sarah Uzzle is an author and artist who has a BFA in Jewellery Design & Metalsmithing. Sarah currently has 2 books out in The Goddess’s Gift series, with another 2 books coming soon.

D.W. Brooks is an author who lives in Texas with her husband and children. She enjoys staying in shape, reading, writing and working on her blog. You can find her Model MD/CHAOS Universe series here.

Christian Wright is a Queer indie author of modern-day Agatha Christie style cosy mysteries. You can expect fair-play puzzles, emotional depth and classic whodunits with character-driven mysteries. Christian’s debut book, Perish in Paradise, is out now.

Sil Bihagia is a parent, sword aficionado, data analyst, suburban chicken farmer and author. Her book Red Demon is set to be released this August, and ARC signups are still open on her website.

J.C. Huxleigh is an emerging romance author. Her debut book, Beyond the Horizon, is out now.

J.E. Spears is an author of thrillers, supernatural, suspense, psychological twists and horror that bites back. The Kingmaker: Blood & Politics is set for release this July.

Heidi K. Brown is a professor, writer, author, traveller, boxer and public speaker, who has just released her debut travel memoir.

Ella English is a witty British author and illustrator who hopped across the pond to Baltimore, where she conjures up charming children’s books.

Julia Guroff is a San Diego author who enjoys spending time with her family. Her debut book, Guardian, is a coming-of-age tale about a remarkable child whose guardian angel helps restore her broken family and befriend a neurodivergent boy, all while learning to exercise her unique powers.

Joseph Madden is a Queens, New York-born and raised author who now lives in SE Wisconsin. Joseph started writing his own sci-fi and fantasy stories at 12 years old after seeing the original Star Wars in theatres.

L S Phoenix is an author from a small town in New England, who is an avid reader who writes contemporary spicy romance.

Robyn Kilgore is an author from Tennessee who loves reading, writing and collecting vintage, whimsical treasures. Robyn also has a small handmade jewellery and craft business. Her book, The Magic of Painted Creek, is set for release on 24th June.

Liddell Rayne is a passionate writer with a love for storytelling. Liddell writes a range of eerie stories, twisted mysteries and nightmares.

Briana Garrett is a YA author who loves writing stories about Black girls finding their way in the world. She recently released Love be Damned, which is a stylish laugh-out-loud story of sisterhood and self acceptance, where Alyssa learns to face the demon in the mirror.

John North is an indie author who writes with a flair for the fantastical and the brutal! The Gorgon series is a niche, anime-inspired YA fantasy adventure series that follows a pair of reunited sisters as they take on demons, demi-gods, vampires and more.

Alaina Hope is a Houston, Texas-born author who, when she isn’t writing, can be found reading or travelling across the country to visit with friends. Her book When the Moon Met the Sun is set for release on 1st July.

Beatrice Lebrun is an author and illustrator who is obsessed with emotional horror, queer longing and the quiet devastation of being alive. Glowrot is her debut novel in English.

Elora Ramirez is a story coach, author and gatherer of creative bones who has been writing online for twenty years.

Lenora Cade is a romance author who likes sneaking a hefty dose of reality into her love stories, but still graces her readers with a happily ever after. Her book, Two Worlds Apart, is available on Kindle Unlimited, and this story borders on women’s fiction; it includes themes of coming of age, self-reliance, and questioning one’s own disbeliefs.

Taryn Knightly is an author and avid reader who has released her debut book, Immortal Origins, in March of this year.

CJ Wallingsford writes dark, romantic fantasy that intertwines to create gripping tales that delve deep into the complexities of flawed characters. Gathering Shadows is the first book in the Webs of Fate series, and there are more to come.

Emme Goode is an indie author from Australia who focuses on contemporary and billionaire romance. ARC sign-ups are still open for her latest book.

Billie Jade Kermack is a London romance author who writes both dark romance and sometimes funny and light romance. You can now preorder the audiobook of Deadly Nightshade, a dark serial killer romance.

R.I. Karoly is a Hungarian author currently living in Germany. She began writing in her teenage years, exploring poetry in both Hungarian and English, and her stories and poems have appeared in various publications.

Helen Johnston is a British author who writes erotic paranormal adventures. She has a few series out. The Journey of Innocence series is Vampire Erotica, as is the Eternal series. If vampires aren’t your cup of tea (my aunt is deathly scared of them and won’t read any vampire books lol), then maybe The Wolf Pack series would be a good fit for you.

Lynne Shelby is an author living in North London who writes contemporary and dual timeline women’s fiction with romance at its heart.

Pamela Gauthier is currently working on her debut book, which is a small-town romance book coming this fall.

Tamara Nikolai is an author obsessed with Unicorns and skulls who lives in Perth with the world’s neediest dog. She writes urban fantasy romances.

Julia Stone is a romance author of burly mountain men.

T. Yasmeen has released her debut book Keep It Cute about 3 friends who rely on each other through heartbreaks, triumphs and navigating modern dating.

L.A. Brown is a Canadian author who spent some time writing in Hollywood. She now spends her time writing fantasy mysteries.