Authors love hearing you talk about their books.
Especially when you talk to THEM about their books.
Aside from the obvious ways to support indie authors like sharing their posts, commenting, and giving them a ❤️ I’ve found this to be the most rewarding and fun way to tell authors you admire their work and their craft.
I dislike being salesy, as an author myself.
But I LOVE connecting with other authors and learning about their books without either side really trying. It is authentic and real. It’s how a conversation with someone would really happen outside virtual walls.
So I take those as a sign that perhaps it was meant to be purchased. And I am more than happy to let the author know that, hey, you just sold me your book by being you. Keep at it.
Don’t you love getting messages like this?
Someone is reading your book and you get to a part that you just can’t contain your reaction or realize how wonderfully written it is and just HAVE to tell someone.
Tell it to the author!
It makes all the blood, sweat, and tears it took to conceptualize and publish their novel feel worth while. I know it does for me…
So today, I challenge you…
reach out to a fellow author and tell them how much you loved their book. The characters, the writing style, whatever it may be. I promise, it will make you feel good in the best way.