8 OF THE AUTHORS I READ WHO WRITE INDIE NOVELS
There was a period of time, years ago, when I’d never read an indie novel. I don’t think there is a real reason for this, but the fact remains. However, some of my most favorite authors eventually published some of their novels as indie titles and as a result, I did read some of the books authors would publish or write as indie publications. Because of this (and of course, the topic), let’s see what authors I’ve read who have also written indie titles, and to be clear, not all of the indie books by these authors are titles I’ve read, but they are authors I’ve read something from.
AUTHORS I’VE READ WHO ALSO PUBLISHED INDIE BOOKS
- JOANNA BISCHOF on Goodreads
- NICOLE DEESE on Goodreads
- KRISTEN HEITZMANN on Goodreads
- JENNY B. JONES on Goodreads
- MELISSA TAGG on Goodreads
- BECKY WADE on Goodreads
- COURTNEY WALSH on Goodreads
- SUSAN MAY WARREN on Goodreads
Do you read Indie authors, books or novels? Who or what are some of your most favorite? Did you recognize any of these? Share your thoughts below? Let’s talk.
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That is a really good idea to share a list of Indie authors. Thank you.
I know I neglected so many I’ve read but this is a good start. :)
I don’t think I’ve read any of these authors. So good that writers have a variety of ways to get their books out there these days.
Here’s mine for this week: https://portobellobookblog.com/2026/09/08/top-ten-tuesday-8th-september-indie-freebie-toptentuesday-amreading-bookrecommendations-tuesdaybookblog-booksky-%f0%9f%92%99%f0%9f%93%9a/
Right? This is so true! I have read these authors traditional novels and some of their Indies, too. It’s fun they have options. :)
I only really started reading Indie stuff when I started my Blog in 2021 and got involved in Blog Tours. Before then I didn’t have time to read and before that I would just browse the shelves of Waterstones!
Have a great week!
Emily @ Budget Tales Book Blog
My post:
https://budgettalesblog.wordpress.com/2026/09/08/top-ten-tuesday-indie-freebie/
I think I started to read some because authors I’d read traditionally started publishing indie. There are, I am sure, SO many good indie books around. But I will confess, the traditionally published titles tend to catch more attention which probably leads me to pick those up first. :)
The traditionally published ones do have the power to spread over social media more!
They do indeed! :)
The only name here I’m familiar with is Courtney Walsh. I didn’t realize she had released some of her books as an indie author.
Here’s my TTT for the week: https://readbakecreate.com/eight-thoughts-on-the-hardcover-app/
She has! She has lots of trad published books too but some of her more recent ones (I think the hockey ones are) she self-pubs. :)
I was not aware of any of these authors. Thank you for telling us about them.
Thank you for visiting, Lydia.
Have a good week. Here is my TTT. https://dmhoisington.wordpress.com/2026/09/08/top-ten-tuesday-40-rainy-day-reads/
You too!
I recognise a couple of names but I’ve only read something by Warren a long time ago.
Thanks for sharing your #TTT
It’s been a LONG time since I read anything by Susan, but I did enjoy her books back in the day. :)
I think these are all new-to-me authors so I definitely should remedy that :) Thanks for listing them!
I always “meet” so many new to me authors or books when I visit these lists every week. It can be nice, but I’m sure it grows some of our already overfull TBRs, too. ;)
I have read and enjoyed books by all these authors except KRISTEN HEITZMANN, but I have a book on my shelf by her that I need to read. I didn’t realize she was Indie published (I assumed she wasn’t). Have a great week!
Kristen has published as trad and indie. I loved one of her BH books and then later read one she self-published that was also good. :) Hope you enjoy the one you have by her! :)
Thanks, it has been mocking me from the shelf for a very long time, LOL! I really need to read it soon.
I’ve heard of a few of these authors. The only one I’ve read is Deese. I liked the book I read by her and have been meaning to read more. Thanks for the reminder!
Happy TTT!
Susan
http://www.blogginboutbooks.com
I’ve liked what I read by her too! I think I read one of each (trad and indie) by her which is cool. :)
haven’t read them
I’ve heard a lot of good things about Susan May Warren. Maybe I’ll check her out one day.
I am just now diving into the Indie world. Susan May Warren is one of my favorite authors. I’m delighted that she is publishing her books independently. Here new series, The Hunt for Alan Martin, is amazing!! The final book in the series comes out in October and I can’t wait! Joanna Davidson Politano’s new series, The House at the Edge of the Cliff, is independently published. The first book, The Life She Forgot, was sooo good! Her second book in this series, When Winter Came to Dunn Cottage, comes out 9/29. I’m eagerly anticipating its release.