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Why Sci-Fi & Fantasy are Booming (and What Indie Authors Need to Know to Make the Most of It)

Recent publishing analyses estimate that science fiction and fantasy account for roughly 10–15% of fiction revenue, with speculative fiction overall continuing to gain market share.
https://www.ingramspark.com/blog/why-sci-fi-fantasy-are-booming-and-what-indie-authors-need-to-know-to-make-the-most-of-it

#BookMarketingandPromotions #ReachingMoreReaders #SelfPublishing #IndependentPublishing #Booksales

Visit me Selling my Books at Art A Whirl 2026

Alright, pretty self explanatory. I’ll be at Art A Whirl all weekend selling my books.

Art A Whirl is an awesome event, and this is my first time at it. So I guess I assume it’s awesome? I have no idea what to expect. I’ve heard amazing things. I know that is busy, fun, different, unique, and very artsy.

To learn more about Art a Whirl hit it right here.

I’ll be there for the whole thing. Admission is FREE. Friday 5 – 10 pm, Saturday 12 – 8 pm, and Sunday 12 – 5 pm. I’m in the Artspace Jackson Flats 901 18 1⁄2 Ave NE Minneapolis, MN 55418. I’m inside the building, in front of some office door. I hope nobody gets entombed by my books, but so be it if it happens.

I’ll have all my books for sale. All revised editions. The best these books have to offer. Now is the time to get invested in the series. Also, buy other stuff around the place. It isn’t all about me. I love my monsters, and my books, but there is so much to see at this event. I can’t wait to be a part of it.

Hope to see you there!

Visit me Selling my Books at Art A Whirl 2026

Alright, pretty self explanatory. I’ll be at Art A Whirl all weekend selling my books.

Art A Whirl is an awesome event, and this is my first time at it. So I guess I assume it’s awesome? I have no idea what to expect. I’ve heard amazing things. I know that is busy, fun, different, unique, and very artsy.

To learn more about Art a Whirl hit it right here.

I’ll be there for the whole thing. Admission is FREE. Friday 5 – 10 pm, Saturday 12 – 8 pm, and Sunday 12 – 5 pm. I’m in the Artspace Jackson Flats 901 18 1⁄2 Ave NE Minneapolis, MN 55418. I’m inside the building, in front of some office door. I hope nobody gets entombed by my books, but so be it if it happens.

I’ll have all my books for sale. All revised editions. The best these books have to offer. Now is the time to get invested in the series. Also, buy other stuff around the place. It isn’t all about me. I love my monsters, and my books, but there is so much to see at this event. I can’t wait to be a part of it.

Hope to see you there!

Visit me Selling my Books at Art A Whirl 2026

Alright, pretty self explanatory. I’ll be at Art A Whirl all weekend selling my books.

Art A Whirl is an awesome event, and this is my first time at it. So I guess I assume it’s awesome? I have no idea what to expect. I’ve heard amazing things. I know that is busy, fun, different, unique, and very artsy.

To learn more about Art a Whirl hit it right here.

I’ll be there for the whole thing. Admission is FREE. Friday 5 – 10 pm, Saturday 12 – 8 pm, and Sunday 12 – 5 pm. I’m in the Artspace Jackson Flats 901 18 1⁄2 Ave NE Minneapolis, MN 55418. I’m inside the building, in front of some office door. I hope nobody gets entombed by my books, but so be it if it happens.

I’ll have all my books for sale. All revised editions. The best these books have to offer. Now is the time to get invested in the series. Also, buy other stuff around the place. It isn’t all about me. I love my monsters, and my books, but there is so much to see at this event. I can’t wait to be a part of it.

Hope to see you there!

Visit me Selling my Books at Art A Whirl 2026

Alright, pretty self explanatory. I’ll be at Art A Whirl all weekend selling my books.

Art A Whirl is an awesome event, and this is my first time at it. So I guess I assume it’s awesome? I have no idea what to expect. I’ve heard amazing things. I know that is busy, fun, different, unique, and very artsy.

To learn more about Art a Whirl hit it right here.

I’ll be there for the whole thing. Admission is FREE. Friday 5 – 10 pm, Saturday 12 – 8 pm, and Sunday 12 – 5 pm. I’m in the Artspace Jackson Flats 901 18 1⁄2 Ave NE Minneapolis, MN 55418. I’m inside the building, in front of some office door. I hope nobody gets entombed by my books, but so be it if it happens.

I’ll have all my books for sale. All revised editions. The best these books have to offer. Now is the time to get invested in the series. Also, buy other stuff around the place. It isn’t all about me. I love my monsters, and my books, but there is so much to see at this event. I can’t wait to be a part of it.

Hope to see you there!

Visit me Selling my Books at Art A Whirl 2026

Alright, pretty self explanatory. I’ll be at Art A Whirl all weekend selling my books.

Art A Whirl is an awesome event, and this is my first time at it. So I guess I assume it’s awesome? I have no idea what to expect. I’ve heard amazing things. I know that is busy, fun, different, unique, and very artsy.

To learn more about Art a Whirl hit it right here.

I’ll be there for the whole thing. Admission is FREE. Friday 5 – 10 pm, Saturday 12 – 8 pm, and Sunday 12 – 5 pm. I’m in the Artspace Jackson Flats 901 18 1⁄2 Ave NE Minneapolis, MN 55418. I’m inside the building, in front of some office door. I hope nobody gets entombed by my books, but so be it if it happens.

I’ll have all my books for sale. All revised editions. The best these books have to offer. Now is the time to get invested in the series. Also, buy other stuff around the place. It isn’t all about me. I love my monsters, and my books, but there is so much to see at this event. I can’t wait to be a part of it.

Hope to see you there!

4 Pro Review Services to Get Your Book Noticed

You’ve poured your heart into your manuscript.
Now it’s time to make sure the world sees its value.
https://www.ingramspark.com/blog/4-pro-review-services-to-get-your-book-noticed

#BookMarketingandPromotions #ReachingMoreReaders #BookMetadata #Booksales

Study Finds Improved Metadata Could Boost Sales by Up to 9%*

Does the information you include with your book really matter?
In short, yes, it can. But let’s dive deeper into this question and explain what we mean by book information, aka “Metadata” and how it could directly affect book discovery and sales.
https://www.ingramspark.com/blog/study-finds-improved-metadata-could-boost-sales-by-up-to-9-percent

#ReachingMoreReaders #PlanYourBook #SelfPublishing #BookMetadata #Booksales

The United Kingdom Opportunity: Print, Distribute, & Grow with IngramSpark

A guide for authors and publishers, wherever you’re based, who want to sell more books in the United Kingdom (and ship into Europe efficiently).
https://www.ingramspark.com/blog/the-united-kingdom-opportunity-with-ingramspark

#BookMarketingandPromotions #ReachingMoreReaders #BookDistribution #BookMetadata #Booksales

China Bestsellers, December 2025: Classics, Series, and Prescriptive Titles Top the List

OpenBook shares insight into December 2025 book sales across fiction, nonfiction, and children's titles, with insight into what books by foreign authors are also selling well. 
The post China Bestsellers, December 2025: Classics, Series, and Prescriptive Titles Top the List appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.
https://publishingperspectives.com/2026/02/china-bestsellers-december-2025-classics-series-and-prescriptive-titles-top-the-list/

#Asia #Bestsellers #BookSales #Childrens #China

Sweden’s Storytel Reports Record Profits for 2025, Predicts Strong Growth Ahead

"With industry projections suggesting this user base will double again over the next five years, we see significant further growth potential across our entire footprint," Storytel CEO Bodil Eriksson Torp told shareholders.
The post Sweden’s Storytel Reports Record Profits for 2025, Predicts Strong Growth Ahead appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.
https://publishingperspectives.com/2026/02/swedens-storytel-reports-record-profits-for-2025-predicts-strong-growth-ahead/

#Audiobooks #BodilErikssonTorp #BookSales #DigitalPublishing #financialreporting

Genre-Specific Bookstores: How Indie Authors Can Reach Ready-Made Readers

No two bookstores are alike. While chain stores usually offer a wide, general-interest selection, genre-focused bookstores set themselves apart by serving very specific niche readers. Though publishers still rely on big, catch-all genre categories, readers are on a different kind of search. They’re no longer satisfied with just “fantasy” or “romance”—they want precise tropes and micro-categories.
https://www.ingramspark.com/blog/genre-specific-bookstores-how-indie-authors-can-reach-ready-made-readers

#BookMarketingandPromotions #ReachingMoreReaders #SelfPublishing #Booksales #BuildAuthorBrand

U.S. Book Sales Finished 2025 with a Strong December; Adult Trade Finishes Down Slightly for the Year

Year-to-date revenues for the industry came at $14.6 billion for the year, up 1.1% over 2024.
The post U.S. Book Sales Finished 2025 with a Strong December; Adult Trade Finishes Down Slightly for the Year appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.
https://publishingperspectives.com/2026/02/u-s-book-sales-finished-2025-with-a-strong-december-adult-trade-finishes-down-slightly-for-the-year/

#AAP #Audiobooks #BookSales #digitalaudio #Ebook

130 years of dedicated #book sales !

How a 475-year-old book market in the center of #Paris is surviving in a digital world | CNN https://www.cnn.com/2025/12/26/travel/paris-booksellers-intl-cmd

#bookmarket #NotreDame #Bouquinistes #Seine #read #reading #booksales

THIS WEEK'S BOOK DEAL: The eBook of "The Nod/Wells Timelines - Volume 1" is 50% off ($6 US) worldwide until Dec. 2 at participating stores:

https://books2read.com/nwt

Also, the Kindle edition of "Paper or Plastic?" is FREE worldwide via Amazon until Dec. 3:
https://amazon.com/dp/B0D2BJJY4Q

#blackfriday #blackfridaydeals #BlackFridayDeals2025 #book #books #bookdeal #bookdeals #booksale #booksales #read #reads #reading #readingcommunity #booksofmastodon #readersofmastodon #bookstodon #booktodon

The Frankfurt Global Network: A Spotlight on International Markets

Participants in this year's Frankfurt Global Network program share insight into their home markets.
The post The Frankfurt Global Network: A Spotlight on International Markets appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.
https://publishingperspectives.com/2025/11/the-frankfurt-global-network-a-spotlight-on-international-markets/

#Artbooks #BookSales #CamilleFesquet #Canada #CartierPublishingHouse

News Summary: Amazon’s New A10 Algorithm Prioritizes Reader Engagement, Sparking Concern Among Indie Authors

ALLi’s Orna Ross discusses Amazon’s new A10 algorithm and how its focus on reader engagement affects indie author sales.
https://selfpublishingadvice.org/a10-algorithm/

#AmazonA10algorithm #booksales #indieauthors #metadata #OrnaRoss

Storytel Announces Product Features for the Autumn

The 20-year-0ld Storytel in Stockholm announces a series of improvements this season, both in sound and search.
The post Storytel Announces Product Features for the Autumn appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.
https://publishingperspectives.com/2025/09/storytel-announces-product-features-for-the-autumn/

#Audiobooks #BodilEricssonTorp #BookSales #DigitalPublishing #Ebooks

Grow Your Reader Base by Tapping into Reader Community Networks

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https://www.ingramspark.com/blog/grow-your-reader-base-with-reader-community-networks

#BookMarketingandPromotions #ReachingMoreReaders #SelfPublishing #Booksales #Networking

Why Self-Published Authors Can’t Ignore SEO: Boosting Discoverability and Sales

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https://www.ingramspark.com/blog/why-self-published-authors-cant-ignore-seo

#BookMarketingandPromotions #ReachingMoreReaders #SelfPublishing #BookMetadata #Booksales
@indieauthors

The Power of Professional Book Reviews

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https://www.ingramspark.com/blog/the-power-of-professional-book-reviews

#BookMarketingandPromotions #ReachingMoreReaders #SelfPublishing #BookMetadata #Booksales
@indieauthors

How to Build a Sales Funnel

Career freelance writer and copywriter Robert W. Bly breaks down what a sales funnel is and how to build one yourself.
The post How to Build a Sales Funnel appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/how-to-build-a-sales-funnel

#BuildMyPlatform #GetPublished #Marketing #Booksales #Copywriter
@indieauthors

Revitalize Your Book: 11 Ways to Attract a New Audience

Updated August 14, 2025…
https://www.ingramspark.com/blog/revitalize-your-book-to-attract-a-new-audience

#BookMarketingandPromotions #ReachingMoreReaders #PlanYourBook #Booksales
@indieauthors

LAST CHANCE to get a big discount on the Kindle edition of my latest book, the first standalone expansion of the Nod/Wells Timelines speculative-fiction literary universe. Offer ends July 22!

US: https://amazon.com/dp/B0D26NHT3J

UK: https://amazon.co.uk/dp/B0D26NHT3J

@bookstodon @specfic @scifi @horrorbooks

#specfic #scifi #horror #book #booksofmastodon #readersofmastodon #reading #readingcommunity #bookstodon #booktodon #booksale #bookdeal #Kindle #KindleSale #KindleDeal #bookdeals #booksales #whattoread

"Fair Game" is just one of 12 new stories in "8." This unorthodox near-future technothriller from The Nod/Wells Timelines has a lot to offer fans and newcomers alike. The Kindle edition of "8" is on sale in the US & the UK until July 22 via Amazon!

http://michaelshotter.com

@bookstodon @scifi @specfic @horrorbooks

#book #books #bookdeal #bookdeals #booksale #booksales #Kindle #KindleCountdown #KindleDeal #KindleSale #booksofmastodon #readersofmastodon #readingcommunity #bookstodon #booktodon

"Hostile Takeover" is just one of 12 new stories in "8." This standout tale of speculative fiction from The Nod/Wells Timelines has a lot to offer fans and newcomers alike. The Kindle edition of "8" is on sale in the US & the UK until July 22 via Amazon!

http://michaelshotter.com

@bookstodon @specfic @horrorbooks

#specfic #speculativefiction #book #books #booksale #bookdeal #booksales #bookdeals #Kindle #KindleSale #KindleDeal #ebook #ebooksale #ebookdeal #whattoread #bestreads #readitnow

"Office Hours" is just one of 12 new stories in "8." This potent blend of science fiction and terror from The Nod/Wells Timelines has a lot to offer fans and newcomers alike. The Kindle edition of "8" is on sale in the US & the UK until July 22 via Amazon!

http://michaelshotter.com

@bookstodon @specfic @scifi @horrorbooks

#book #books #booksofmastodon #booksale #bookdeal #booksales #bookdeals #specfic #scifi #horror #thriller #bookstodon #booktodon

Kindle Edition just $0.99 until June 17!

https://amazon.com/author/michaelshotter

@specfic @scifi @horrorbooks

#specfic #speculativefiction #scifi #sciencefiction #horror #thriller #ebookdeal #ebookdeals #readers #reading #readingcommunity #bestreads #whattoread #booksofmastodon #readersofmastodon #bestbooks #book #books #ebook #ebooks #shortfiction #NodWellsTimelines #TheNodWellsTimelines #bookreview #bookreviews #bookhype #booksale #bookdeal #booksales #bookdeals

Circana Cites ‘Dark Romance’ Growing in US Market

Some 51 million units have sold in print romance titles in the United States market in 12 months, per Circana's research.
The post Circana Cites ‘Dark Romance’ Growing in US Market appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.
https://publishingperspectives.com/2025/06/circana-cites-dark-romance-in-growing-us-market-sway/

#AdultFiction #BookSales #Bookselling #ChildrensBooks #CircanaBookScan
@indieauthors

How Authors Measure Success: Income, Fulfillment, and the Joy of Storytelling

As authors, we have many ways to measure success beyond bestseller lists, awards, or sales figures. For some, it’s about creative freedom or building a sustainable business. For others, it’s about connecting with readers, leaving a legacy, or simply finishing the next chapter.
https://selfpublishingadvice.org/measure-success/

#Mindset #authorgoals #booksales #measuresuccess #personalgrowth
@indieauthors

Circana’s Q1 US Print Report: Romance, Romantasy Lead Adult Fiction

The first quarter of 2025 has some softer numbers than the same period last year, partly because of a ‘late Easter’ on this year’s calendar. By Porter Anderson, Editor-in-Chief | @Porter_Anderson Adult Fiction Leads US…
https://publishingperspectives.com/2025/04/circanas-q1-us-print-report-romance-romantasy-lead-adult-fiction/

#AdultFiction #BookSales #Bookselling #ChildrensBooks #CircanaBookScan
@indieauthors

Creative Ways to Fund a Book Launch

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https://www.ingramspark.com/blog/creative-ways-to-fund-a-book-launch

#ReachingMoreReaders #PlanYourBook #SelfPublishing #Booksales
@indieauthors

»How a #SelfPublishedBook Broke ‘All the Rules’ and Became a #BestSeller: #KeilaShaheen’s “The Shadow Work Journal” shows how radically #booksales and #bookmarketing have been changed by #TikTok.« https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/30/books/booksupdate/keila-shaheen-shadow-work-journal-tiktok.html?eicker.news #tech #media

It’s official: the Meta hacker in my FB account ended up violating terms of service and so my FB and IG are suspended indefinitely and I am unable to launch an appeal. This is strangely cathartic!!! Life after FB… and life after IG. I might create new accounts but for now I am enjoying floating on a cloud of peace. I’m considering how to position myself with marketing my books and art, so new accounts may be part of the strategy, but it will be with steps taken mindfully and not out of a feeling of need. I think I would go so far as to say “thank you hacker” for the freedom. #Hack #Marketing #BookSales #ArtSales #Freedom #PeaceOfMind #Mindfulness