Nuts & Bolts of Self-Publishing reviews
“Probably the most comprehensive manual on how to get into self-publishing. As an independent writer/publisher myself, I have to say that I wish it had been available five years ago.” Chris Calder.
“This book is called the Nuts & Bolts of Self-Publishing, but it is so much more than that. It’s nuts and bolts, screwed in tight, providing a solid framework on which to publish your book. Every single thing you need to know is covered, and then some. Even better, it is covered well with the author’s experience shining through in every word. It is bang slap up to date with the latest technology being used and discussed. Beginners and experienced authors will find this book invaluable. A definite must-have for every Indie Author’s bookshelf.” Wendy H. Jones, author.
“I’d give this book 6 (or more) stars if I could. I have self-published before but it has always been a big scary hassle, with lots of things going wrong. Chris Longmuir’s book explains everything in great detail – enough even for me – but in a way that holds the reader’s attention. I found her explanations very clear, and not once was I left wondering, ‘What does that mean?’ I followed her instructions and my book has now been submitted to KDP, all ready to go. No faffing about with fonts that got changed and headers misplaced. I can’t thank the author enough for all the effort and attention she has put into this book. Very highly recommended.” The BookBreather.
Crime Fiction and the Indie Contribution reviews
“Chris Longmuir is herself an experienced crime writer and also has an excellent knowledge of the genre. She, therefore, speaks with the authority of the practitioner. Independently published fiction is widely reviewed, but there have been few attempts to provide a full critical overview. This is why this book is important. Many authors are examined, many books of worth but not always high visibility are evaluated and the critical judgements are pithy, knowledgeable and trustworthy. Highly recommended as a first-rate introduction to a field which is expanding all the time.” Neil Sydenham.
“This should be the new ‘must have’ for crime-fiction addicts. All subgenres are described with examples. Good analysis of the indie contribution. A book that was waiting to be written. I’m glad Chris Longmuir did it. Great insights based on experience.” Barbara Speake.
“This is a very readable and informative overview of indie (ie independent or self-published) crime fiction. Longmuir set herself the task of reading and reviewing a wide range of indie crime fiction and organising these in sub-genres such as Cosy Mystery, Historical Crime Fiction and Psychological Crime etc. Longmuir highlights how there is a wealth of excellent crime fiction being written and independently published. Avid crime fiction readers are always on the lookout for new authors to read and this is a great book to help you discover new writers and genres to seek out.” Robin Richards.