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Correcting Typos

April 16, 2018 • Amy Leibowitz • editing • readers • reviews • writing

One question that comes up frequently associated with indie authors and small presses: "Should I message an author to let them know about typos in their published work?"

The answer is complicated. Some authors welcome this kind of feedback; others don't. Regardless, there are some things a person could consider before poking into someones DMs.

1. Is it actually wrong?

Authors of speculative fiction notoriously get emails about the spellings of names, places, and words.

If it's not spec fiction, check a dictionary, the Chicago Manual of Style,...

Out-of-this-World Reviews for "Can You Hear Me?"

February 19, 2018 • Amy Leibowitz • available now • geonn cannon • lesbian novels • new release • reviews • romance • women

Geonn Cannon's Can You Hear Me?, released on February 1, is getting some much-deserved love. And what's not to like? A little bit of high-tech, a little bit of farm country, and plenty of delightful love between women.

Here's what some reviewers have to say:

I enjoyed the buildup between the Jamie and Noa, as well as the steady progression of their strange and atypical romance. Missing was the drama and angst you see so often with lesbian...

When Reviews Go Bad

February 12, 2018 • Amy Leibowitz • Blog • marketing • politics • reviews • self care • social media • writing • writing encouragement

Reviewing is a tricky business on both sides of the coin...there's a particularly delicate balance between reviewers and authors when it comes to small presses, indie books, and niche genres.

May Reviews Round-Up

May 30, 2017 • Amy Leibowitz • a m leibowitz • bisexual novels • geonn cannon • lesbian novels • lgbtqia books • now available • reviews

Although we only had one new release in May, other books continue to earn rave reviews.

Breaking Anchor, by Geonn Cannon, released March 1. It's a terrific enemies-to-lovers story with plenty of humor, heartache, and heat. The women at the center of the novel are both strong and strong-willed. Tags: f/f, lesbian, grief

"Geonn Cannon does an incredible job of making me laugh and making me cry. An amazing story." -Jessica, Amazon review

April Reviews Round-up & New Anthology

April 24, 2017 • Amy Leibowitz • brandon summers • geonn cannon • lesbian books • lgbtqia books • new release • reviews

Spring has finally sprung! What better way to celebrate than by reading outdoors under a blossoming tree? Here are a few books to get you going.

Breaking Anchor, by Geonn Cannon

I'm a sucker for a great enemies-to-lovers story, and this is definitely one of my personal favorites. Looks like I'm not the only one; the reviews for it are excellent.

The writer made this love story very real and well developed. Well done! -Mirtha Siblesz, Amazon