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An Indie Author's 2025 in Review
It was a record low book sales year for this indie author, mostly because no new books came out in 2024, and 2025 became the year of a prequel no one asked for. But numbers alone do not tell the whole story. So... This was the year I showed up anyway. I went to 25 events in 2025. I vended my first real convention. I broke personal sales records multiple times at in person events. I learned how to talk about my books out loud, to strangers, with confidence. And somehow, unexpe

Jess L. M. Anderson
Jan 18 min read


Selling Fantasy in a Faire Full of It: My First Time Vending The Scottsboro Renaissance Faire
The Scottsboro Ren Faire lit a fire under me. I am already planning new displays, new merch, new costume pieces, and maybe an even bigger banner that says: “Come get emotionally destroyed by The Source Keepers.”

Jess L. M. Anderson
Nov 19, 20254 min read


The Problem with Pity Marketing: How It Can Sink Your Indie Career
Let’s talk about pity marketing. That awkward cousin of authenticity who shows up uninvited and eats all your credibility snacks.

Jess L. M. Anderson
Oct 31, 20253 min read


From Cryptid to Fae: My Dragon Con 2025 Recap
Dragon Con 2025 was, as always, a whirlwind of magic, chaos, and community. It’s the kind of weekend that leaves you both exhausted and recharged, somehow at the same time.

Jess L. M. Anderson
Sep 2, 20253 min read


A Milestone Weekend for This Indie Author at Infinity Con
Wow. Just… wow. InfinityCon Tallahassee 2025 will forever be a core memory for me as an indie author and artist.

Jess L. M. Anderson
Jul 14, 20252 min read


Outsourcing as an Indie: How to Find the Right Creative Contractors
If you’re at the point where you’re thinking about bringing people onto your creative team, here’s what I’ve learned: the pros, the cons, and how to find the right fit before things go sideways.

Jess L. M. Anderson
Jun 5, 20253 min read


Indie Authors Beware: How to Spot Red Flags (and Green Ones!) at Author Events
Not all events are created equal. Some are built with authors in mind. Others are just looking to cash in on our hustle. Let’s break down the difference.

Jess L. M. Anderson
May 4, 20254 min read


Adventures in Author's Alley: My JordanCon 2025 Experience
JordanCon has a reputation for being a warm, vibrant gathering of storytellers and fans, and this year was no exception.

Jess L. M. Anderson
Apr 28, 20252 min read


Navigating the Indie Author Vending Scene: Trials, Errors, and the Quest for the Perfect Event
Being an indie author and artist is an incredible journey, but it’s also filled with trial and error.

Jess L. M. Anderson
Apr 13, 20253 min read


The Journey to Publishing Zero’s Solace
Bringing Zero’s Solace into the world has been one of the most intense, exhilarating, and rewarding experiences of my career as an indie...

Jess L. M. Anderson
Mar 19, 20253 min read


An Indie Author's 2024 in Review
The year 2024 had me on a rollercoaster. From surgery to new cover launching, to delays, to so much more... Let's break down my 2024!

Jess L. M. Anderson
Jan 2, 20257 min read


5 Things I Learned Vending Tables as an Indie Author in 2024
2024 tables have ended for this indie fantasy author so I thought I’d give y’all a recap on what I’ve learned.

Jess L. M. Anderson
Dec 25, 20243 min read


Dragon Con 2024
It was another insanely busy year at Dragon Con and I can't wait for next year!

Jess L. M. Anderson
Sep 4, 20243 min read


Author Events and Why I Love Them!
One of my favorite things about being an author is getting out there and doing pop up tables.

Jess L. M. Anderson
Jun 18, 20242 min read


Surgery and a Book Relaunch...
Hello, my darling readers! April was a very eventful month and not for good reasons either. You see at the end of March I found out I had...

Jess L. M. Anderson
May 16, 20242 min read


Creating the Cover Art for the 2024 Re-Launch
Every time you go into a new cover as an indie author, it's a process.

Jess L. M. Anderson
Feb 11, 20243 min read


An Indie Author's 2023 in Review
I came into 2023 guns blazing, but by July, I found myself breaking down in a Panera Bread.

Jess L. M. Anderson
Jan 4, 20247 min read


5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Writing a Children's Book
I never thought I would see the day where my name was on the cover of a children's book, but here we are!

Jess L. M. Anderson
Mar 17, 20233 min read
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