V.R. Janis writes young adult fantasy infused with Native American elements.  She explains her tips for using social media and other marketing avenues.

1. Pretend for a moment I’m a reader looking for my next book. Pitch me one of your books in five to ten sentences.

If you are looking for an adventure, Hidden Powers is for you, with magic, elves, dragons and struggle. This book combines the Anishinaabe culture and language with fantasy.  A young elf maiden flees the world she has always known and enters a confusing human world.  She faces foes that are determined to destroy the world she loves.

This book is for young adults, but anyone can read and get lost in the world that this writer has created.

2. What motivated you to become an indie writer?

I explored all of my options and decided this was the best for me.  I retain the rights to my book and determine what happens with it.  I control every aspect of my book from the cover to the price.

3. Have you been traditionally published? Why or why not?

No, I have not been traditionally published because I did not pursue that option.

4. How have you liked self-publishing so far?

There are good parts and there are bad parts, but overall I have enjoyed the experience.  I dislike having to do all the marketing myself, but as far as I know that is the only downfall.

Continue reading →