You know how most things take a village? Well, that village could be anyone and everyone from anywhere. The world is huge, small at times when considers connections and community. The indie world is huge, but you can find your own corner of it and generally hold that space with lots of people around being that village.

I’ve been lucky in meeting like minded people, supportive, considerate and friendly. With exception of one event, that I really don’t need to name, I’ve been invited to welcoming events with a diverse range of authors. The uncomfortable truth, the one that is starting to ebb and slowly, is that I’ve often been the only brown author.

This is changing, and I have over the last two to three years since a dynamic changer. In previous posts I’ve mentioned the Big Sky Event in Montana, Leek book festival and Tales on trent. More recently, there was the Burton Book bash, I’ve done a few book Bonanzas, and then Jupiter Book Festival was lovely too.

The indie world is, in my experience, more diverse compared to the trad published world. With the stories that are written and the people who write them. When you step into a hall, be it 20 authors or over 60, you see a representation of society and life.

There are still instances where I do feel like I’m on the wrong place. However, I try to remember that I might not be there, the stories I’ve written my not reach anyone. I can attend an event, and increase the chances of someone picking up my book and maybe liking it. it;s not easy though. Going to events, advertising and marketing events and getting reviews too. It’s challenging in getting it right and being successful.

Alas, I shall continue. Writing this blog is part of it. Not yet a tik tok sensation or a New York best seller list author.

Never, say never.