Spotlights on indie authors: their journeys, quirks, dreams and stories behind the stories
Featured Authors
💡 Quick Look • Author: Lilse Asalt • Book: When the City Sleeps • Genre: Horror Fantasy • One-sentence summary: Saved from death by forbidden magic, a woman returns with only seven days to uncover the truth behind her murder, confront the lover who let her die, and decide whether vengeance is worth the
Featured Authors
💡 Quick Look • Author: L.E. Ryan (Linda Ryan) • Book: Secrets • Genre: Mystery · Crime · Supernatural • One-sentence summary: A new Atlanta homicide detective with the gift of second sight must decide whether to trust her visions to save lives or risk destroying her career and sanity. • Key themes: Intuition vs. duty,
Featured Authors
💡 Quick Look • Author: Donna Joppie • Books: The Memory Trap & Blood Favors (Rob Chambers series) • Genre: Mystery / Suspense Thriller • Focus: Atmospheric crime stories set in South Louisiana, featuring former attorney Rob Chambers pulled back into dangerous underworlds of crime syndicates, secrets, and survival • Key note: Award-winning debut (Reader Views
Featured Authors
💡 Quick Look • Author: Joseph Cruey • Book: The Wraith of Magdalena • Genre: Young Adult (YA) with emotional depth, action, and healing • One-sentence summary: After years of captivity and experimentation, a young girl escapes a secretive organization and must decide whether to run or rise as a masked protector in the
Featured Authors
💡 Quick Look • Author: Angie Caron • Book: The Complete Apothecary for Natural Healing (first in the Soul & Nature Series) • Focus: Ancestral plant wisdom, herbal remedies, and slow wellness made simple and accessible • Key message: Healing doesn’t always need noise or rush. Sometimes it begins with paying attention and trusting
Featured Authors
💡 Quick Look • Author: Sue Robertson Danells • Book: The Long Game • Story: Sue published her first novel at 71 after a lifetime of helping others tell stories. Her journey shows that it’s never too late to begin. • Genre: Crime / British Detective Mystery • Key message: Courage doesn’t have a deadline.
Indie Life
💡 Quick Look • What is Hidden Voices? A quiet space that celebrates indie authors and the stories that often go unheard. • Purpose: To spotlight independent writers through conversations, book discoveries, and honest reflections on the creative life. • Core belief: Every story matters. Courage, honesty, and connection matter more than trends or