It is utterly impossible to find GOOD newly released novels by independent authors. Impossible.

Oh, yes, I get the barrel-full’s worth of “check out my book” over on Facebook…and most of the books being promoted by their authors are absolutely dreadful. Yes, I get submissions through our long form, some of which are pretty good, but most of which are likewise dreadful.  I can make the rounds of independently published book review sites, but most of the reviews say that the books are dreadful. I can check out the press release sites for indie author releases, but most of those are…dreadful…upon reading what excerpts I can find.

I KNOW that there are, in fact, good novels and books being released by independent authors, but, you know what? It’s impossible to find them unless I know the author personally.

Originally, The Deepening was designed to promote books–all books regardless of who and how published. Unfortunately, it seems that the good books and novels published by indie authors aren’t coming to my attention. Why is that, do you suppose? Is it because those who make the most noise have the least to offer?

Come on, indie authors who write top notch books (emphasis on top notch), send me your submissions. I’m tired of the dreck and having to resort to promoting only traditionally published books.