First published in Writers’ Narrative, September 2025 The publishing landscape is shifting, and as always, it’s the indie authors leading the charge. While many of these trends are now being adopted across the industry, from traditional publishers to hybrid models, it’s independent authors who consistently set the pace. Agile, entrepreneurial, and deeply attuned to their…
Let’s be honest, being an indie author isn’t just about writing books anymore. It’s about wearing every hat in publishing, often all at once. We’re supposed to (amongs other things) write the actual books (no small task), hire and manage editors and cover designers, keep track of beta readers and reviewers, format books for multiple…
Stepping away from the outline… 😱 I like to think of myself as an organised writer. Before I start a novel, I outline the story. I map the beats, sketch the arcs, and tell myself I know exactly where we’re going. The structure feels reassuring, like a well-folded map on the passenger seat. But here’s…
When Trust Protects The Guilty There’s a certain comfort in trusting the people who hold authority. The local police chief. The community leader. The familiar neighbour who’s always first to help when a storm knocks the power out. We like to believe that people in these positions are exactly who they claim to be. But…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Title: The Putney Bridge Killer: A Detective Rob Miller Thriller Author: Biba Pearce Genre: Crime Thriller / Police Procedural Publisher: Joffe Books Release Date: 22 May, 2025 A Gripping New British Thriller That Blurs the Lines Between Justice and Obsession The Putney Bridge Killer is the latest electrifying release from London author Biba Pearce, promising to keep readers…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 13, 2025 Bestselling Thriller Authors L.T. Ryan & Biba Pearce Unveil Cold Legacy—A Gripping New Thriller Set in the Dark Heart of Scandinavia On May 13, 2025, Liquid Mind Media will release Cold Legacy, the electrifying second installment in the Avril Dahl series, co-written by acclaimed thriller authors L.T. Ryan and Biba…