http://www.indipenned.com/newsletters Literature articles, blogs, short stories, newsletters, book reviews and events. http://www.indipenned.com/newsletters en-us Thu, 07 Aug 2025 12:43:58 BST Sun, 12 Oct 2025 12:52:59 BST http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=melsmall&p2=blog&p3=what-does-ai-thin-07Aug25&p4= What does AI Think of Boros Greatest Detective? ... Thu, 07 Aug 2025 12:43:58 BST Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=melsmall&p2=blog&p3=accidental-detect-31Oct22&p4= The first review of the Accidental Detective by Melvyn Small is in and its a five-star beauty ... Mon, 31 Oct 2022 12:34:53 GMT Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=tiktokmovingandstorage&p2=blog&p3=tiktok-moving-and-30Jan22&p4= Address: 3100 47th Ave #3100, Long Island City, NY 11101, USA Phone: 212-991-8389 Visit Website: https://www.tiktokmoving.com/ ... Sun, 30 Jan 2022 12:33:45 GMT Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=davidegates&p2=events&p3=he-came-back---ne-05May21&p4= New Horror Story released by the author of The Wretched and The Roots of Evil ... Wed, 05 May 2021 10:42:03 BST Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=newsletters&p2=indi20-01Apr20&p3=&p4= The winner of the inaugural Indipenned Short Story Competition is Passing Through by P.J. Blakey-Novis. The winning entry wins £500 GBP. ... Wed, 01 Apr 2020 17:42:04 BST Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=erickwamesackey&p2=blog&p3=the-magic-ball-30Jan20&p4= Short story ... Thu, 30 Jan 2020 04:15:51 GMT Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=alisha&p2=blog&p3=when-if-and-then--29Jan20&p4= Indi 2020 short story competition, for love of the game ... Wed, 29 Jan 2020 01:00:40 GMT Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=6waystosunday&p2=blog&p3=the-cotton-lee-da-06Jan20&p4= An Ashton Sherlock Holmes Adventure ... Mon, 06 Jan 2020 12:11:42 GMT Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=kanchana&p2=blog&p3=a-lifetime-with-i-02Jan20&p4= A Short Story about the everlasting wheel of time ... Thu, 02 Jan 2020 03:54:06 GMT Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=davidegates&p2=blog&p3=the-end-31Dec19&p4= Short Story by David E. Gates ... Tue, 31 Dec 2019 10:36:47 GMT Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=reviews&p2=blog&p3=holmes-14Dec19&p4= Alex J Book Reviews brilliant review of Holmes Volume by Melvyn Small ... Sat, 14 Dec 2019 10:25:27 GMT Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=anewsin&p2=blog&p3=breakfast-30Nov19&p4= Even a simple meal can be strange ... Sat, 30 Nov 2019 03:17:30 GMT Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=dorrissey&p2=blog&p3=spire-shire-19Nov19&p4= Escapism ... Tue, 19 Nov 2019 22:23:21 GMT Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=kabauthor69&p2=blog&p3=the-sable-lane-ca-09Nov19&p4= A short story which pushes the limits of a readers endurance in its telling of a very macabre tale. ... Sat, 09 Nov 2019 17:43:25 GMT Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=pjbnauthor&p2=blog&p3=passing-through-08Oct19&p4= An entry in the Indipenned 2020 short story competition ... Tue, 08 Oct 2019 10:56:41 BST Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=rose-english-01&p2=blog&p3=young-ebenezer----13Sep19&p4= Childrens Book for Halloween Coming Soon ... Fri, 13 Sep 2019 17:48:07 BST Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=newsletters&p2=competition-07Aug19&p3=&p4= The Indipenned 2020 short story competition is open to all indie story writers and offers a prize of £1000. If you have some great indie literature to share, submit your entry now ... Wed, 07 Aug 2019 19:14:28 BST Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=newsletters&p2=independence-14Feb19&p3=&p4= 2018 saw the first anniversary of the launch of Indipenned. Its been an experience, but only the first step to a journey of real change ... Thu, 14 Feb 2019 11:49:28 GMT Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=newsletters&p2=books-for-christm-18Dec18&p3=&p4= The Indipenned online indie bookshop is becoming the go to place for great works of independent literature. If youre looking for something original, then take a look around at our growing collection. ... Tue, 18 Dec 2018 15:58:34 GMT Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=newsletters&p2=christmas-books-13Dec18&p3=&p4= A summary of the great independently-published books that have found their way into our great indie online bookstore in the last year or so. Looking for an original Christmas gift? Then look here. ... Thu, 13 Dec 2018 20:01:45 GMT Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=indipenned&p2=blog&p3=writing-hall-11Dec18&p4= A Q+A with Diane Hall, indie book publisher editor, coach, mentor and founder of The Writing Hall independent press ... Tue, 11 Dec 2018 15:30:22 GMT Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=qwillythekid&p2=blog&p3=gone-francais-reg-20Nov18&p4= ... Tue, 20 Nov 2018 13:58:24 GMT Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=qwillythekid&p2=blog&p3=gone-francais-10Nov18&p4= At Large Along The Azur ... Sat, 10 Nov 2018 21:32:51 GMT Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=melsmall&p2=blog&p3=frankenstein-31Oct18&p4= In celebration of the two hundredth anniversary of the publication of Mary Shelly’s novel Frankenstein, A Modern Prometheus, a short story by Indipenned founder Mel Small ... Wed, 31 Oct 2018 13:35:45 GMT Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=melsmall&p2=blog&p3=door-15Oct18&p4= I attended a writing group today and came away with this. I mean wrote it, I didnt steel it. Structurally it’s probably a bit of a mess (13 lines?), but I dont think that matters somehow. ... Mon, 15 Oct 2018 18:51:00 BST Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=melsmall&p2=blog&p3=kdp-pod-03Oct18&p4= Some insight learned whilst negotiating Amazon’s KDP Print on Demand service and the difficulties in getting your book cover design just right. ... Wed, 03 Oct 2018 10:54:51 BST Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=qwillythekid&p2=blog&p3=en-vacances-10Aug18&p4= 30,000ft Over Yorkshire... ... Fri, 10 Aug 2018 19:35:24 BST Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=newsletters&p2=win-a-book-01Aug18&p3=&p4= Win a signed copy of The Broken Doll by PJ Blakey-Novis ... Wed, 01 Aug 2018 14:25:13 BST Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=indipenned&p2=blog&p3=pj-blakey-novis-01Aug18&p4= An interview with independently-published writer PJ Blakey-Novis author of The Broken Doll, Tunnels, Open Up and Embrace The Darkness ... Wed, 01 Aug 2018 13:28:12 BST Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=qwillythekid&p2=blog&p3=hello-25Jul18&p4= Author Conversations ... Wed, 25 Jul 2018 21:01:12 BST Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=melsmall&p2=blog&p3=spitfire-17Jul18&p4= In celebration of 100 years of the RAF heres a short story by Indipenned founder Mel Small. ... Tue, 17 Jul 2018 10:02:41 BST Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=qwillythekid&p2=blog&p3=a-slight-altercat-05Jul18&p4= A riotous excerpt from Billy No Maps: A Teessider On Tour ... Thu, 05 Jul 2018 22:17:00 BST Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=melsmall&p2=blog&p3=founding-indipenn-01Jul18&p4= Some thoughts from Indipenned founder Mel Small on becoming an author and having the idea to create a website to nurture and promote independently-written literature. ... Sun, 01 Jul 2018 09:21:16 BST Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=newsletters&p2=twitterstorm-27Jun18&p3=&p4= 1st July 2018 marks the first anniversary of the launch of Indipenned, home of independent literature. We plan to celebrate with a bit of a Twitterstorm. ... Wed, 27 Jun 2018 15:18:30 BST Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=qwillythekid&p2=blog&p3=local-author-writ-09Jun18&p4= An exclusive excerpt from my new book, available next week. ... Sat, 09 Jun 2018 20:11:18 BST Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=melsmall&p2=blog&p3=holmes-21May18&p4= The final chapter: With Charles Darlingtons plot to steal the Eligius Chapel treasure foiled, the great detective, Sherlock Holmes, explains all... As tends to happen in these situations. ... Mon, 21 May 2018 07:54:37 BST Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=melsmall&p2=blog&p3=sherlock-13May18&p4= Chapter 11: In the penultimate installment Holmes and Watson head to Eligius Chapel to snare their prey... ... Sun, 13 May 2018 10:52:50 BST Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=melsmall&p2=blog&p3=darlington-05May18&p4= Chapter 10: The investigation turns on its head when Sherlock Holmes realises the a single misinterpreted fact has skewed their view. On realising this Holmes and Watson head to a place outside Holmes ... Sat, 05 May 2018 13:35:37 BST Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=tflince&p2=blog&p3=hello-the-world-o-27Apr18&p4= ... Fri, 27 Apr 2018 12:46:31 BST Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=melsmall&p2=blog&p3=sherlock-18Apr18&p4= Chapter 9: When Holmes finally gets to hear Watsons interview with Charles Darlington the most innocuous of facts re-orientates the investigation. Who is Eligius Chapel and how can a dead man help? ... Wed, 18 Apr 2018 16:56:32 BST Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=melsmall&p2=blog&p3=holmes-07Apr18&p4= Chapter 8: Following their meeting with Charles Darlington, Holmes and Watson get a visit from Detective Inspector Lestrade. Lestrades warning of is widely ignored... ... Sat, 07 Apr 2018 12:49:03 BST Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=melsmall&p2=blog&p3=sherlock-31Mar18&p4= Chapter 7: With Holmes tenacity unwavering a reluctant Watson is dragged along in an investigation he feels they should abandon. The trail leads them to Charles Darlington and scampi and chips ... Sat, 31 Mar 2018 11:48:55 BST Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=melsmall&p2=blog&p3=darllington-25Mar18&p4= Chapter 6: Against prevailing instinct, Doctor Watson heads to Drake The Bookshop for a book signing. Whilst there he meets a fellow author with some new insight into Charles Darlington. ... Sun, 25 Mar 2018 10:47:59 BST Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=reviews&p2=blog&p3=holmes-16Mar18&p4= The blog tour for Holmes: The Darlington Substitution visited some of the webs leading book review blogs. The reviews were fantastic. ... Fri, 16 Mar 2018 11:00:45 GMT Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=melsmall&p2=blog&p3=boro-holmes-15Mar18&p4= Chapter 5: With Sherlock Holmes investigation gathering pace, he and Watson head to the Southern Cross for a meeting with Holmes old pub quiz nemisis, Mick Richardson. ... Thu, 15 Mar 2018 11:29:29 GMT Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=melsmall&p2=blog&p3=darlo-sub-05Mar18&p4= Chapter 4: Its the day of Watson radio interview broadcast, but before BBC Radio propels him to superstardom he has to negotiate a book signing at WHS Teesside Park. ... Mon, 05 Mar 2018 11:20:59 GMT Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=melsmall&p2=blog&p3=sherlock-holmes-27Feb18&p4= Chapter 3: Its Watsons big day and he heads to Broadcasting House for his interview with BBC Radio Tees. Can he grasp the opportunity and kick on his career as a writer to the next level? ... Tue, 27 Feb 2018 10:00:38 GMT Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=melsmall&p2=blog&p3=darlington-substi-20Feb18&p4= Chapter 2: With Watson ebullient at his forthcoming appearence on the radio he hopes his friend, Sherlock Holmes, will join him. No chance. However, there is something to pique Holmes interest... ... Tue, 20 Feb 2018 10:33:31 GMT Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=melsmall&p2=blog&p3=sherlock-holmes-04Feb18&p4= Chapter 1: With Doctor Watsons literary career starting to take off, a chance meeting with a fellow author in O’Connells gives him an idea on how to get his work in front of a whole new audience. ... Wed, 14 Feb 2018 00:01:39 GMT Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=newsletters&p2=darlington-substi-11Feb18&p3=&p4= The the first ever Indipenned blog tour sees the return of Sherlock Holmes in a novella serialised over 12 instalments. “Another inspired re-imagining of the legendary Holmes/Watson relationship.” ... Sun, 11 Feb 2018 14:29:42 GMT Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=patricia62&p2=events&p3=uk-southern-book--10Jan18&p4= Meet the author event - Book signing ... Wed, 10 Jan 2018 17:08:04 GMT Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=melsmall&p2=blog&p3=wind-back-the-new-10Jan18&p4= A lyrical tribute to the late great David Bowie, 8th January 1947 to 10th January 2016 ... Wed, 10 Jan 2018 16:54:52 GMT Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=melsmall&p2=blog&p3=whats-in-a-name-25Dec17&p4= Joe and his pregnant wife, Mary, face a race against time to ensure their first born child is born in the promised land. ... Mon, 25 Dec 2017 14:03:56 GMT Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=indipenned&p2=blog&p3=profile-picture-21Dec17&p4= Some instructions to show you how to add a picture to your Indipenned profile ... Thu, 21 Dec 2017 09:47:22 GMT Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=fjeeves&p2=blog&p3=elves-of-myst-18Dec17&p4= A short story, from the magicians of Myst ... Mon, 18 Dec 2017 10:51:39 GMT Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=indipenned&p2=blog&p3=book-corner-16Dec17&p4= An interview with Jenna Warren, proprietor of independent bookshop, Book Shop in Saltburn England ... Sat, 16 Dec 2017 15:55:38 GMT Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=newsletters&p2=indipenned-founde-13Dec17&p3=&p4= ... Wed, 13 Dec 2017 14:00:06 GMT Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=reviews&p2=blog&p3=accidental-detect-11Dec17&p4= Adrian Magsons review of The Accidental Detective by Michael RN Jones ... Mon, 11 Dec 2017 16:22:15 GMT Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=indipenned&p2=blog&p3=a-poem-written-in-08Dec17&p4= A Poem Written in the Stars by George Stevenson ... Fri, 08 Dec 2017 09:25:07 GMT Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=newnawme17&p2=events&p3=mitchell--library-14Nov17&p4= Author appearance ... Tue, 14 Nov 2017 20:14:34 GMT Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=melsmall&p2=events&p3=book-corner-saltb-07Nov17&p4= Melvyn Small will be signing copies of his books Holmes Volume 1 + 2 at Book Corner, Saltburn ... Tue, 07 Nov 2017 13:50:30 GMT Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=indipenned&p2=blog&p3=books-go-social-07Nov17&p4= An interview with Laurence OBryan founder of BooksGoSocial.com. Laurence talks about his experiences publishing with Harper Collins, his move into self-publishing and how BGS helps writers sell books ... Tue, 07 Nov 2017 09:40:29 GMT Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=douthers57&p2=blog&p3=proofing-22Oct17&p4= ... Sun, 22 Oct 2017 04:14:37 BST Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=douthers57&p2=blog&p3=the-sweet-smell-o-20Oct17&p4= ... Fri, 20 Oct 2017 13:35:48 BST Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=johnnythenic1&p2=blog&p3=all-in-the-mind-19Sep17&p4= Where does creativity come from? ... Tue, 19 Sep 2017 14:34:41 BST Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=indipenned&p2=events&p3=john-nicholson-11Sep17&p4= John Nicholson will be launching the 13th novel in his Nick Guymer series at Stockton Central Library on 20th September. Get yourself along for a signed copy of Teesside Outsiders ... Mon, 11 Sep 2017 10:28:13 BST Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=johnnythenic1&p2=blog&p3=put-yourself-in-a-04Sep17&p4= Writing About Yourself ... Mon, 04 Sep 2017 16:27:11 BST Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=jamesfent&p2=blog&p3=walking-home-28Aug17&p4= ... Mon, 28 Aug 2017 15:56:25 BST Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=johnnythenic1&p2=blog&p3=so-you-have-a-new-26Aug17&p4= Selling your book and dealing with publicity ... Sat, 26 Aug 2017 19:58:16 BST Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=melsmall&p2=blog&p3=sherlock-holmes-15Aug17&p4= An excellent review of Holmes Volume 1 by Claire Knight, guest reviewer at the CrimeBookJunkie ... Tue, 15 Aug 2017 13:36:11 BST Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=melsmall&p2=blog&p3=holmes-volume-1-r-10Aug17&p4= An excellent review of Holmes Volume 1 by the lovely Rena Sherwood author of Not the New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes ... Thu, 10 Aug 2017 20:21:03 BST Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=indipenned&p2=events&p3=uk-indie-lit-fest-24Jul17&p4= A not-for-profit event is free to enter and features dozens of authors, workshops, readings, Q and A sessions and signed books for sale ... Mon, 24 Jul 2017 20:50:52 BST Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=johnnythenic1&p2=blog&p3=filthy-lucre-16Jul17&p4= Plotting how to make writing your living ... Sun, 16 Jul 2017 17:10:51 BST Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=indipenned&p2=blog&p3=succcessful-write-16Jul17&p4= Larrys views on the three things that will make you a successful full time writer ... Sun, 16 Jul 2017 13:47:49 BST Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=indipenned&p2=blog&p3=writing-routine-15Jul17&p4= Larry G. Maguire @LarryGMaguire tells us what he is doing to create a daily writing routine ... Sat, 15 Jul 2017 18:47:03 BST Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=indipenned&p2=events&p3=mystery-on-the-ra-09Jul17&p4= Uncover the special place railways have in mystery and detective fiction ... Sun, 09 Jul 2017 15:51:22 BST Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=indipenned&p2=events&p3=indie-pride-day-2-09Jul17&p4= A day for independent writers, publishers and book lovers to shout about the great writing found in independently-written books. #indieprideday ... Sun, 09 Jul 2017 15:25:33 BST Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=michael&p2=blog&p3=victor-locke-17Jun17&p4= The first reviews of The Accidental Detective by Michael RN Jones have landed on Amazon.com and theyre all 4 and 5 stars ... Sat, 17 Jun 2017 16:33:45 BST Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=indipenned&p2=blog&p3=indie-lit-news-10Jun17&p4= Indipenned news articles help the creators of independent literature keep in touch with their readers by allowing them to share news of their publications, interviews, Q+As and other interesting items ... Sat, 10 Jun 2017 13:08:54 BST Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=indipenned&p2=blog&p3=knowledge-article-10Jun17&p4= Indipenned is transforming the world of literature.  If you think books should be more about the writing and less about marketing budgets then come and join the revolution. ... Sat, 10 Jun 2017 12:55:08 BST Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=indipenned&p2=blog&p3=short-stories-10Jun17&p4= Indipenned short stories help indie writers to demonstrate their work and build a following in the independent publishing world.  Short stories can be single postings or weekly serialisations ... Sat, 10 Jun 2017 12:22:33 BST Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=indipenned&p2=blog&p3=indie-lit-blogs-10Jun17&p4= Indipenned blogs provide a way for Indipenned members to air their insight and views on the topics that interest them.  They are publications that don’t fall into the other article categories ... Sat, 10 Jun 2017 11:38:24 BST Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=newsletters&p2=author-launch-28May17&p3=&p4= Indipenned is transforming the world of literature.  If you think books should be more about the writing and less about marketing budgets then come and join the revolution. ... Sun, 28 May 2017 17:47:02 BST Indipenned Literature