100 Indies


If you're a historical fiction genre junkie like me, you've likely scoured the internet for the best of the genre. The internet has a million lists on the subject, but look closely, and you'll notice a couple of names dominate the market:

Kristin Hannah                Amor Towles                  Kate Quinn
Ken Follett Hilary Mantel James Clavell
Larry McMurtry Ariel Lawhon Michael Shaara
Sadeqa Johnson Irving Stone Taylor Jenkins Reid
Edward Rutherfurd Maggie O'Farrell James A. Michener
Philippa Gregory Bernard Cornwell Sharon Kay Penman
Arthur Golden Isabel Allende Markus Zusak

These writers are popular for good reason, and their work is well worth your time and attention. What I want you to note, however, is that all of these popular authors are known for works published through traditional channels. Traditional publishing is great, but traditional publishers operate within specific guidelines and are very selective about the projects they back. It's a business, and I respect that, but I am also drawn to the unbridled creativity of those who play by their own rules.

That's right, folks, I'm referring to indies.

Self-published novels and those published by independent presses, don't get the same attention as traditionally published titles. There are many reasons for this, but the whys and wherefores are a topic for another day. For now, I simply want to draw attention to titles launched without corporate backing, market strategists, or national advertising campaigns.  

This desire is the inspiration for 100 Indies, a personal reading project that spotlights indie historical fiction. The goal is simple: read and review 100 independently published titles in my favorite genre. As always, there is no timeline for this project. I simply love the idea and think it a fun way to tackle my TBR. 

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Reading List: 
  1. Murder at the Gasworks by Lisa M. Lane (19th Century, Mystery, England)
  2. The Break by Lars D. H. Hedbor (18th Century, American Revolution, Canada)
  3. Queen of Shadows by Anna Belfrage (14th Century, Biographical, Spain)
  4. The Cleansing by Victoria Alvear (Ancient Rome, Suspense, Italy)
  5. The Scorpion Thief by Janyre Tromp (20th Century, Thriller, Egypt)
  6. The Mrs. Astor by Deanna Lynn Sletten (19th Century, Biographical, United States)
  7. The Heart of a Hussar by Griffin Brady (17th Century, Historical Romance, Poland) 
  8. The Prussian Dispatch by David Neilson (18th Century, Mystery, Austria)
  9. The Priest and the Lily by Sanjida O'Connell (19th Century, Literary Fiction, Mongolia)
  10. Tienkuo by Li Bo (19th Century, Taiping Rebellion, China)
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