It’s difficult to write in English even you have been speaking it your whole life, but for folks that speak and write in English as a secondary language it’s even trickier. As editors, tutors, and allies, we have a responsibility to adapt to different writers, so that we can give them the help they need. By learning how assist non-native speakers with their writing, we can make the literary industry a more open and comfortable space for all.
Success In the Press: Let's Go! How Great Leaders Shape the Future by Jamie Ramsden
SILVER MEDAL WINNER of The Nonfiction Authors Association award 2025
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SILVER MEDAL WINNER of The Nonfiction Authors Association award 2025 ★
From the Author: Jamie Ramsden has thrived in the leadership world as a successful executive, an elite coach, and an academic. Let’s Go! lays out his own powerful leadership framework, which merges hands-on business knowledge with profound insights into human motivations.
The effective leader is a role model, a community builder, a sense maker, and a future shaper. In this inspirational book, Jamie blends theory and practical application to show you how to excel in each of these four leadership roles—and bring your team, your family, and your whole community along for the ride.
Let’s Go! empowers executives and leaders to elevate their game, better understand themselves and their world, and live to their fullest potential—not for a few months or even a few years, but forever.
Our Take: This isn’t your typical leadership manual. Let’s Go! bridges the gap between high-level theory and the unpredictable reality of day-to-day leadership. Jamie Ramsden’s framework is practical, flexible, and rooted in real experience, offering a clear model for building influence, clarity, and long-term vision. Whether you're leading a team, a company, or a community, this book delivers both structure and inspiration for doing it with intention and doing it well.
From A Reader:
“This book is a must-read for all leaders looking to fully understand their roles and maximize their leadership potential in a very pragmatic and straightforward manner.”
Success In the Press: The Felserpent Chronicles by Katie Keridan
2023 National Indie Excellence Award Finalist in YA Fiction ★ 2022 Foreword INDIES Finalist in Young Adult Fiction ★ 2022 Best Book Awards Finalist in Fiction: Young Adult ★ 2022 American Book Fest Best Book Awards YA Fiction Finalist ★ 2023 Reader Views Literary Awards Bronze Award Winner in Young Adult
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2023 National Indie Excellence Award Finalist in YA Fiction ★ 2022 Foreword INDIES Finalist in Young Adult Fiction ★ 2022 Best Book Awards Finalist in Fiction: Young Adult ★ 2022 American Book Fest Best Book Awards YA Fiction Finalist ★ 2023 Reader Views Literary Awards Bronze Award Winner in Young Adult ★
““𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐛𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐦𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲,” 𝐈 𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐝. “𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐞𝐛𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲, 𝐲𝐨𝐮’𝐥𝐥 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫.””
From the Author:
Kyra Valorian is the most gifted Astral healer the golden-blooded realm of Aeles has seen in ages. When tragedy strikes, Kyra discovers a life-altering truth: she’s a Recovrancer, able to reach into the realm of the dead and bring back those who’ve died before their time. But recovrancy is outlawed, and desperate for answers, Kyra forms an unlikely alliance with Sebastian Sayre—a silver-blooded Pyromancer and feared Daeval assassin chasing a legendary sword lost to his people. As the two navigate forbidden magic, fractured history, and the dangerous tension between their realms, their fates begin to entwine in ways neither expected. What starts as a tactical partnership soon becomes something far more powerful.
This epic fantasy trilogy blends enemies-to-allies tension, slow-burn romance, magical warfare, and a sweeping sense of destiny across all three books. With high stakes and emotional payoff, it’s a perfect fit for readers who love a strong magical system and a romance that grows in the shadow of war.
Our Take:
This award-winning trilogy blends forbidden magic, richly imagined realms, and a high-stakes magical conflict that deepens with every book. The pacing balances action with atmosphere, offering immersive lore, vivid elemental magic, and a central mystery that gradually unravels across the series. With themes of legacy, power, and the cost of rewriting fate, it’s a satisfying read for fans of romantasy and fantasy politics alike—especially those looking for a completed series with strong payoff and a cohesive, sweeping arc.
From A Reader:
“Magical worlds, love that endures throughout time and space, dragons, spells, animal familiars, and the fate of worlds hanging in the balance. This is a truly delightful addition to the fantasy genre. I’m eager for this series to continue so I can find out what happens next.”
Bragging Rights:
★ 2023 National Indie Excellence Award Finalist in YA Fiction
★ 2022 Foreword INDIES Finalist in Young Adult Fiction
★ 2022 Best Book Awards Finalist in Fiction: Young Adult
★ 2022 American Book Fest Best Book Awards YA Fiction Finalist
★ 2023 Reader Views Literary Awards Bronze Award Winner in Young Adult
Additionally, all three novels received excellent write-ups from Kirkus Reviews, and Blood Divided was selected to be featured in their July 2023 issue. Less than 25% of indie authors are featured! Here are some of our favorite quotes from each Kirkus review:
Reign Returned: “…excellently crafted…A fine questing adventure and a promising start to a series.”
Blood Divided: “…sharply etched characters, a chilling portrayal of social prejudice, and powerful, emotionally fraught prose.”
Realm United: “A fantasy novel full of romance, politics, and the quest for identity, sure to appeal to young adults.”
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From Swords to Swoons: The Addictive Allure of Romantasy
Romantasy is the newest hot trend in genre reads, but how much do we really know about these books? This sub-genre of romance and fantasy is currently targeting young and new adults by taking over social media discussions. It’s time to learn more about why this sub-genre is so popular and how authors can start to expand the creative reaches of their romantasy stories.
Success In the Press: Sunchaser by Shannon Lynn
#1 Amazon NEW RELEASE in Children's Dystopian Science Fiction
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Amazon TOP TEN BESTSELLER
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#1 Amazon NEW RELEASE in Children's Dystopian Science Fiction ☀ Amazon TOP TEN BESTSELLER ☀
Illustrated by Ruth Ann McCombs
From the author:
Tom Raynor spent every hour of every day wishing he was somewhere else—anywhere else that was outside the interplanetary city-ship that he had called home for all eleven years of his life. When Tom accidentally initiates the autopilot of a commissioned light sail ship, he finds himself careening through space toward a planet thought to be uninhabitable for generations. Once the runaway ship lands, Tom fumbles through misadventures and near-death experiences instigated mainly by his increasingly-becoming-a-problem curiosity and impatience.
Our take:
This energetic middle-grade sci-fi adventure launches readers into a richly imagined universe with a hero who’s equal parts impulsive and endearing. With classic space exploration vibes and a steady stream of near-misses, The Vesta Chronicles: Sunchaser strikes a smart balance between high-stakes survival and heartfelt growth. A great fit for young readers who love scrappy protagonists, crash landings, and stories that blend action with just the right touch of humor.
From a Reader:
“Absolutely awesome and adventurous sci-fi with a captivating storyline and interesting characters you just want to get to know! Excellently written book than is great entertainment for all ages; and a book that you won’t want to put down. Can’t recommend it enough and am already looking forward to the next installment!!”
(ALT REVIEW) “This book was perfect for my 8 and 11 year old boys! This was a great sci fi-dystopian series set between space and the Texas hill country. We were all drawn in from the beginning (…) My boys love dressing up as cowboys and astronauts so this book had them gearing up for both!”