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california indie author project

Melissa Bobe next to the indie author project logo
Llyr Heller, March 24, 2025

Attention all independent authors in California! Are you looking to get discovered and gain more readers? A wonderful way to do this is to enter the 2025 Indie Author Project Annual Contest through us.


view of the Hollywood sign when first constructed
Kelly Wallace, October 30, 2023

"The lights of the city were an endlessly glittering sheet. Neon signs glowed and flashed.


Tania Chaidez Ibarra from Errant press
Angi Brzycki, October 27, 2023

Errant Press is an independent press based in Los Angeles. They create, print, and distribute books that challenge the traditional form and reading dynamics.


L.A. author, Michael J. Bowler and his winning book Spinner
Catherine Royalty, December 14, 2020

We are thrilled to report that one of our local L.A. authors, Michael J. Bowler, has taken the top prize in Young Adult Fiction for his book, Spinner.


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