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64 Book Bloggers Who Work With Indie Authors


Book bloggers are awesome. These literary lovers help spread the word about the books they read. They spend time crafting book reviews, taking photo's featuring the book covers, and sharing on social media. 

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Book bloggers are an authors best friend. They are a promotional powerhouse for books, as not only do they go above and beyond to talk about the books they read, but their audiences are listening to them for that purpose. Their followers go to them for reading recommendations, and suggestions. They turn to them for inspiration when they're in a reading slump, and use them to keep up on news of new releases. 

Book bloggers bring authors to their target audience.

This is great news for all authors, regardless of how they are published. Even big name publishers send out review copies and ARC's to book bloggers as part of their book marketing plan.

For authors who self publish it can be hard to create a buzz about their new release. They generally can't afford huge promotional campaigns and advertising. This is why finding book bloggers who support indie authors is like hitting gold.

Well, today I'm saving you the time of searching. 

I reached out to the book blogging community on Twitter (which is awesome too by the way), and all these wonderful bloggers said they are happy to work with indie authors. 

Pretty awesome right?!

Book Bloggers Who Work With Indie Authors:

  1. https://motifbytanya.com/ Update: this site is no longer directed to a book blog.
  2. http://www.literallyblack.com
  3. http://www.thisgirlreadsalot.blogspot.com
  4. https://cafethinking.com/
  5. https://independentbookreview.com/
  6. https://philleader.blogspot.com/
  7. https://www.ericarobynreads.com/
  8. https://hidingbehindbooksblog.wordpress.com/
  9. http://www.narratess.com/
  10. https://ignoringlifeblog.blogspot.com/
  11. http://www.boundtowriting.com/
  12. http://www.literaryedits.com/blog/
  13. http://www.theressomethingaboutkm.com/
  14. https://lovelyaudiobooks.info/ (only audiobooks)
  15. https://reviewsbyleeve.wordpress.com/
  16. https://laurenbodiford123.wordpress.com/
  17. https://entertaininglynerdy.com/
  18. https://catsluvcoffeez.blogspot.com/
  19. https://irresponsiblereader.com/
  20. https://savvythebookroyal.wordpress.com/
  21. https://comfycozyup.com/
  22. https://thecaffeinatedreader.com/
  23. https://lilisblissfulpages.wordpress.com/
  24. https://lovebooksgroup.com/
  25. https://orlando-books.blog/
  26. http://stephloves.co.uk/
  27. https://abookhavenx.wordpress.com/
  28. https://www.bookinggoodread.com/
  29. https://manisbookcornerblog.wordpress.com/
  30. https://bookishfaereviews.wordpress.com/
  31. http://www.msjmentions.com/
  32. https://inkishkingdoms.wordpress.com/
  33. https://moonlightpages.wordpress.com/
  34. https://tashasbookishworld.wordpress.com/
  35. http://a-novel-idea.co.uk/
  36. https://barbarabilsky.wixsite.com/blog
  37. https://bookcoffeehappy.com/
  38. https://bibookishbabe23.wordpress.com/
  39. https://booksandbindings.com/
  40. https://blog.kristenburns.com/
  41. https://www.amybucklesbookshelf.co.uk/
  42. https://www.bloglovin.com/@weekendreader
  43. https://areadingbrit.co.uk/
  44. https://aramblingreviewer.wordpress.com/
  45. https://whisperingstories.com/
  46. https://acatabookandacupoftea.wordpress.com/
  47. https://thebigfatbookworm.wordpress.com/
  48. https://www.proseoflife.com/
  49. https://anewlookonbooks.com/blog/
  50. https://emmaschapter.wordpress.com/
  51. https://moonkestrelblog.wordpress.com/
  52. https://ashesbooksandbobs.com/
  53. http://zooloosbookdiary.co.uk/
  54. https://bookathonblog.wordpress.com/
  55. https://bookishstateofmind.com/
  56. https://sarahjanelamb.co.uk/
  57. https://beforewegoblog.com/
  58. https://behindthesebrowneyes.com/
  59. http://www.athinsliceofanxiety.com/
  60. https://mylifewithinthepages.com/
  61. https://elgeewrites.com/
  62. http://www.booksandme.co.uk/
  63. https://thebookishfairy.com/
  64. http://entangledwords.in/

And now for a bonus! 


I always like to give you a little something extra so here's some book lovers who review indie authors on their YouTube channels:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuSesVh76ms_5-AKO2Bp_wA

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNTmgDRRFoeRLSq5l97T97Q


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64 Book Bloggers Who Work With Indie Authors



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Tips for a Successful Brand Photo Shoot

I relaunched this website in April 2019 with a brand new website design. Whilst I was planning for this I decided it was a good time to update by brand files and do some new brand photo shoots.

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What is a branding photo shoot?

A branding photo session is a strategically planned photo shoot.


Why doing a brand photo shoot is a good idea

By doing a brand photo shoot it means you have a supply of professional looking, on brand, images you can use whenever you need one.

Pre-Photo Shoot
  • Do an audit of what kinds of shots you need and for what purpose. Where do you what to use the photo's? Do you need any specific shoots?
  • Select your outfit(s). What you wear gives an idea about your brand and personality. Do you want a smart, professional look? or is your brand more friendly and relaxed? What colours look best on you? What colours fit best with your branding?
  • Practice your poses. If you're not used to having your photo taken, or feel shy about getting in front of the camera it's a good idea to experiment with some poses beforehand. 
  • Be well rested.

Behind the scenes of my brand photo shoot



For my brand photo shoot I decided I would do one photo shoot inside, and another outdoors. 

I'm a frugal gal and, as I used to do modeling when I was younger, I opted to DIY my brand photo shoot with the help of my sons. If you don't have experience in photography or modeling, you might want to consider hiring a professional photographer to take the pictures for you. 

Indoor Photo Shoot

The indoors photo shoot was the most simple to do as I could do it from home. All I needed was my smartphone and my tripod. It also meant that I had plenty of props handy, and outfit changes were easy. 

Tips for a Successful Brand Photo Shoot

It's a good idea to take a mix of close ups and some wider shoots. 

The great thing about doing wider shoots is that it means you can create multiple images from the same photo.

Tips for a Successful Brand Photo Shoot

This is the same photo from above just positioned differently. In this one I zoomed in closer and used the right side of the wider photo.

Tips for a Successful Brand Photo Shoot

You can achieve even more options by adding different filters to the same photo. 

Tips for a Successful Brand Photo Shoot

Outdoor Photo Shoot

I'm lucky enough to live in Rome, Italy, and so have a wide variety of amazing backdrops to pick from for the location on my outdoors photo shoot. I decided on the Colosseum as it's probably the first landmark that comes to mind when thinking of Rome, or even Italy for that matter. 

Tips for a Successful Brand Photo Shoot

Tips for a Successful Brand Photo Shoot

Tips for a Successful Brand Photo Shoot

Tips for a Successful Brand Photo Shoot


Having the landmark in the background immediately let's people know where I'm based. 

I wanted some more neutral shoots too though. Luckily nearby there's a park with plenty of areas for taking photo's. 

Tips for a Successful Brand Photo Shoot

Tips for a Successful Brand Photo Shoot

Tips for a Successful Brand Photo Shoot

What made this photo shoot extra fun was that my photographers were my kids. I have a good idea of what kinds of angles work best, but I decided to let them tell me how to pose for some of the shoots. They also helped suggest places we could try shooting.

I came home with loads of photo's. Some from a distance, some up close. Not all were perfect shoots but they don't need to be. 

Then there's the option of editing the photo's to get even more choices for my portfolio. For example, just changing the setting to black and white gives a different look and feel to a photo. 

Tips for a Successful Brand Photo Shoot

Each photo can also be sized and edited according to the purpose you want to use it for. 

A few places your brand photos might show up:
  1. Website
  2. Blog posts
  3. Social media
  4. Sales pages
  5. Newsletter
  6. Online courses
  7. business cards
  8. e-books or or other digital products
  9. guest blogs and features
  10. podcast promos
Have you done a brand photo shoot? What locations did you use?

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Tips for a Successful Brand Photo Shoot


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Book Review: The Printed Letter Bookshop by Katherine Reay

My thoughts about The Printed Letter Bookshop by Katherine Reay

Disclosure: I got sent a free copy of this book by the publisher via Net Galley.

This post may contain affiliate links. Meaning, I get a commission if you purchase through my links, at no cost to you. Read the full disclosure here.



Book Review: The Printed Letter Bookshop by Katherine Reay
Love, friendship, and family find a home at the Printed Letter Bookshop

One of Madeline Cullen's happiest childhood memories is of working with her Aunt Maddie in the quaint and cozy Printed Letter Bookshop. But by the time Madeline inherits the shop nearly twenty years later, family troubles and her own bitter losses have hardened Madeline's heart toward her once-treasured aunt-and the now struggling bookshop left in her care.



While Madeline intends to sell the shop as quickly as possible, the Printed Letter's two employees have other ideas. Reeling from a recent divorce, Janet finds sanctuary within the books and within the decadent window displays she creates. Claire, though quieter than the acerbic Janet, feels equally drawn to the daily rhythms of the shop and its loyal clientele, finding a renewed purpose within its walls. When Madeline's professional life takes an unexpected turn, and when a handsome gardener upends all her preconceived notions, she questions her plans and her heart. She begins to envision a new path for herself and for her aunt's beloved shop-provided the women's best combined efforts are not too little, too late.


The Printed Letter Bookshop is a captivating story of good books, a testament to the beauty of new beginnings, and a sweet reminder of the power of friendship.






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