Roberta Maretti created Hidden Voices to spotlight writers and stories that don’t shout to be heard. Through features and reflections, she supports indie authors and readers seeking meaning, nuance, and connection.
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Where imagination, memory, and myth become a world of their own. Some writers discover storytelling late in life. Makena Song grew up inside of it. Adopted from Seoul and raised in Longwood, Florida, Makena’s earliest memories are shaped by her mother reading aloud the books that first opened her
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Some lives begin in silence, in rooms where fear is louder than love, where survival becomes instinct before childhood even ends. But silence, when broken with truth, can become power. And pain, when faced with courage, can become purpose. Kenyatta Edwards’ memoir, Pain to Purpose, is the deeply personal journey
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By Laura B A poem about killing the people-pleaser… and learning how to live again. Some deaths do not involve a body. Some funerals happen in silence. Some graves are made of old apologies, inherited guilt, and the slow erosion of self. Laura B’s poem, “Ding Dong, The
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Today in Hidden Voices, we spotlight Lilse Asalt — a fantasy and romance author whose stories blend haunting atmosphere, fierce emotion, and heroines who take up the space they deserve in worlds that were not built for them. Lilse is a member of Codex, the Indian Writers Association, and the Horror
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Today, we shine a light on L.E. Ryan, a writer whose journey blends a life of public service, a deep curiosity for human nature, and a lifelong desire to bring untold stories to life. ✍ About the Author Linda Ryan served as Assistant Editor to The Urlar, an international publication,
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Some stories meet us gently. They don’t shout, they don’t rush — they breathe, they soften, they remind us of what we already know deep inside: healing takes time, courage grows quietly, and life always finds a way to move forward. By The River She Danced by Sophie Phan
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One of the biggest myths about being an indie author is that it’s a solitary path — a lone writer quietly publishing books into the digital universe, hoping someone discovers them. But independence doesn’t mean isolation. And writing doesn’t have to feel like a silent room with a
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Divorce wasn’t supposed to be part of Jane’s life plan—especially not the kind where you still share a fridge with your ex. Who Ate the Avocados? is a sharp, funny, and unexpectedly heartwarming story that turns one of life’s toughest transitions into a comedy of grocery
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Genre: Mystery / Suspense Thriller Books: The Memory Trap & Blood Favors About the Author: Donna Joppie has been creating worlds all her life — through painting, interior design, photography, and now, fiction. But it is writing that captured her heart most deeply. Born in South Louisiana as one of seven siblings,
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“Sometimes the most powerful heroes are the ones fighting their way back to themselves.” Today, we’re honored to introduce the very first writer featured in Hidden Voices — Joseph Cruey, a new indie author bringing emotional depth and quiet power to YA storytelling. Joseph lives in Tennessee, where he balances
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Author: Randie K. Berman Genre: Women’s Fiction Today we spotlight 207 West End Avenue, a compelling journey into ambition, resilience, and the cost of breaking barriers as a woman in a world built to hold you back. 🌆 Story Snapshot Welcome to Manhattan in the 1980s—sharp suits, sharper competition,
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“Wellness isn’t a trend — it’s a memory our bodies already carry.” Today we are delighted to introduce Angie Caron, an indie author devoted to bringing ancestral plant wisdom back into everyday life. Angie is a researcher, nature-lover, and quiet advocate for slow wellness — a way of caring