Stories behind the books

Meet the stories behind indie books

Author-led features exploring why these books exist, the experiences that shaped them and the kind of reading journey they offer.

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7 stories

Scraps of Paper

by Kathryn Meyer Griffith

For readers who like mystery with atmosphere, human loss, and a steadily unfolding investigation, this story opens a long-running series rooted…

by Mimi Barbour

This romance begins in damage, grief, and survival, then follows a woman called Sunshine as she finds a reason to live, love, and begin again.

by Effrosyni Moschoudi

This is a nostalgic, bittersweet short-story romance set in a vividly remembered corner of Corfu, where old feelings return and family presence…

by Cat Collins

Cat Collins brings a light, whimsical holiday world to life here, pairing steam and comedy with a Christmas mood the author hopes leaves readers…

by Luna Westish

Luna Westish shares the personal origin behind this Scotland-set novel, where overthinking, messy connection, and everyday pleasures matter as m…

by Alain Rolland

Alain Rolland’s novel follows one French soldier through war, captivity, endurance, and return, with the emotional weight of family absence alwa…

by George Cavallo

This is a biography-driven rescue story built not only on acts of courage, but on the people, failures, laughter, and endurance that made those…