How do Indie authors get reviews?
Short answer: How much money do you have? 😉 Long answer: There are lots of places to get reviews for your book! even if you’re self-published. Editorial reviews: There are some big names from the traditional publishing world that will happily review your book...
The Vampire and Jewish History
Some people are going to look at the title of this blog post and wince. I feel you. I do! If you don’t know about blood libel, well. Suffice to say that my book’s premise will be seen as, um, questionable in some circles. I mean, it’s not forbidden...
I love this review!
From Junia on NetGalley: When I started reading this book, I knew it was a vampire story, but I didn’t expect to find the most original vampire story I’ve ever seen.The story is told through three characters: Abraham, a Jewish vampire who loves animals;...My Arisia Panels
Are you going to Arisia? I am! Faiths of Fantasy and the Future January 17, 2025, 5:30pm Harvard Square, Duration: 60 mins How can writers incorporate contemporary or invented belief systems into fantasy or future worlds, without replicating cliches about clergy,...
New year, new giveaway!
Sad because you didn’t win last month’s Goodreads Giveaway? I have you covered! I’m giving away another 100 copies of Immortal Gifts because IT’S ALMOST HERE!!! Go! Enter!Year in Review
Yeah, one of those. 😉 I queried my novel. Yeah! I started in January and kept going for half a year. It was an interesting experience, but the next book is not really something they will be interested in. I’ll keep them in mind for my next standalone. I fully...
ME on the Functional Nerds podcast!
I’m SUPER EXCITED to be on the Functional Nerds podcast with Patrick Hester and Tracy Townsend. If you don’t know about the Functional Nerds podcast, well, they’re SO MUCH FUN and you should check out their other episodes as well! Go!...Acquiring My Work
John Scalzi did it over here, so I’m doing it, too. I’m an Indie (self-published), so unlike John, where you buy matters in terms of how much money I make. The absolute best place (for me!) to buy my work is my shop, where I make 92.1% of what you pay for...
Critics are Raving!
What are reviewers saying about Immortal Gifts? Editorial Reviews: One of Villyard’s strengths as a storyteller is her skill in using vampire mythology to explore themes of otherness and persecution. Thomas, for instance, embodies centuries of antisemitic violence,...Subscribe
