I had a longer intro written for this series of posts, but it ended up too long. (If you’re curious, it makes up a couple of paragraphs in my Welcome to Self-Published Authors Appreciation Week post). Here’s the compressed version:
One of the things that’s impressed me over the years is seeing the way that Self-Published Authors all tend to support each other. They don’t come across as competitors, you’re colleagues—teammates, almost. Once again this year for SPAAW, I’m exploiting that.
As an expression of that, I’ve asked some authors to promote 1-3 self-published works by someone else—to just give me a quick elevator pitch for them to help get the word out. Several of them replied with those lists (a few have resisted the call for particular titles and have just talked about some other authors–which is close enough for me). Naturally, I’ve asked them all for a quick bit about one of their books/series, too—they should get some attention as well, don’t you think?
Other-Promotion:
Far Removed
by CB Lansdell
One of the most unique sci-fantasy books I’ve read in a long time. It’s dark and dystopian, but not without hope, and not a single character in the duology is human. There’s some pretty cool science/magic involved too. The second book just came out in June, and it’s excellent.
Website ~ Instagram ~ Buy the Book on Bookshop.org
Metal
by J.F. Lawrence
I actually read this one a couple years ago, but it has stuck with me. It’s an apocalyptic story, where societal collapse occurs due to a metal-consuming strain of bacteria. Metal is a crucial component of our infrastructure and so many devices…imagine if all of that suddenly failed. It’s a book that makes you think, but also one that tells a great story.
A Black Dragon on Red
by P.L. Stuart
Usually when a series gets to book 6, I have a good idea of how the story is going to go. But this one surprised me (in a great way!) I fell in love with the series during book 1 – the Atlantis-inspired story drew me in, but the character work kept me coming back for more. A Black Dragon on Red wasn’t at all what I expected it to be going in, but it might be my favorite of the series so far.
Website ~ Twitter ~ Buy the Book on Bookshop.org
A Bit of Self-Promotion by A.J. Calvin
The Caein Legacy
The Caein Legacy is a complete, 4-book series that begins with Exile.
Andrew and Alexander both harbor secrets that, if exposed, would land them in line for the headsman’s axe. The kingdom’s laws regarding both magi and dragon-kind have rarely been enforced, but when the new king ascends the throne, the lax policy quickly begins to change. The king is uncompromising in the enforcement of the laws, even when those affected are blood relatives—his brother, Alexander, and his half-brother, Andrew.
When Alexander’s secret is revealed, Andrew must find a means to save him. The only option he is left with is making his own secret—that he is half-dragon—known to the world. When the kingdom learns the truth of their origins, the brothers are forced to flee. Their exile sparks a war, as others like them begin to fight for their right to exist.
Signed copies available at my website: https://ajcalvin.net/shop/
Website ~ Bluesky ~ Buy the Book on Bookshop.org
Be sure to check out these books and show these Self-Published Authors some appreciation! They’re available at the links above or at the retailer of your choice!
Feel free to head over to my Bookshop.org page to see all the books I’m featuring this week (this may spoil some of the other lists, you’ve been warned). At least as many of them that Bookshop.org sells, anyway.
Visit the SPAAW 2026 Hub to see what other Self-Published Appreciation Posts are out there.
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