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Table of Contents

  1. Past Releases
  2. Voice of a Wizard
  3. Upcoming or Recently Released
  4. Hall of Heroes Books
  5. Podcast Guests
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Content Age Ratings

0+ Suitable for all ages; no strong language, violence, or adult themes.
8+ Some material may not be suitable for children; mild violence or language.
13+ May contain violence, language, or sexual content inappropriate for kids under 13.
18+ Contains adult material, including strong language, graphic violence, or sexual content; not suitable for people under 18

*The inclusion of these books does not imply endorsement of their content or viewpoints. Their views do not necessarily reflect my own. Readers are encouraged to do research prior to purchasing.

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Past Releases

Check out these past releases grouped by their primary genre!
(Click on the genre buttons to see more)

Voice of a Wizard

Check out the latest highlights from Indie authors with snippets narrated by Glen!

Waves of Undead
by  R. Cuthbertson
Scifi Horror

Program 38: Sparks
by Amanda Madison
Super Hero Fantasy


Upcoming or Recently Released

If you have a book releasing you’d like me to showcase, submit HERE!

November

The Floating Castle
by L. N. Holmes
Fantasy
Rating: 18+

Best Year Ever
by Kylie Skye
Sports Romance
Rating: 18+

Hate by Proxy
by V. Clarke
Romance
Rating: 18+


Dragonkeeper
by Heather Shahan
Epic Fantasy
Rating: 18+

Midnightsong
by C.W. Rose
Romantasy
Rating: 18+

Tempting Cargo
by Lyra Strake
Sci-fi romance
Rating: 18+


The Milkyway Hotel
by Marguerite Grimaud &
Jude Silberfeld-Grimaud
Sapphic Christmas romance
Rating: 18+

Her Blood Runs Cold
by Samantha Tano
Sci-fi
Rating: 18+

A White Lie Christmas
by Suzy Langevin
Romance
Rating: 18+


Royally Half Elf (The Faerie Lute Archives book 1)
by JJ Larkey
Cozy romantasy
Rating: 18+

ThistleHeart Home
by R.C.Lloyd
Poetry
Rating: 13+

A Curse Of Gods & Mortals (Part Two)
by Lucy Young
Fantasy
Rating: 18+


Lies Beyond
by Josiah Furcinitti
Horror
Rating: 18+

Old Bones, Old Ways
by Greyson Black & 
E Scott Clevenger
Fantasy
Rating: 18+


October

Lemon Balm
by Artemis Quinn and Auden Eris-Everen
Contemporary Dark Fantasy
Rating: 18+

Manley: Secured
by Ariane Amann
Sci-fi thriller
Rating: 13+

Assassin’s Choice
by E.L. Reeves
Fantasy
Rating: 18+


Madness from the Sea
by Jonathon T. Cross
Horror
Rating: 18+

Izzy’s Story: Bermuda
by V. Yospe & J. Flynn
Historical Fantasy
Rating: 18+

Nightsong
by Annica Dehlin
Fantasy
Rating: 18+


Who We Are After
by Sayword B. Eller
Upmarket
Rating: 18+

Of Moths and Stone
by K.R. Fryatt
Romantasy
Rating: 18+

Accrue’s End: Provenance
by E.R. Smo
Fantasy
Rating: 13+


Castle Gap
by Andy Ivey
Thriller
Rating: 8+

The Oleander (Book 3 of Until Equinox)
by Talia Wall
Paranormal Romance
Rating: 18+

A Magick Tale: The Inquisitors’ Response
by David W Vincent
Romantic Fantasy
Rating: 18+


Stratagem of Fated Winds
by Minyue Fu
Historical Fantasy
Rating: 13+

High School Epic
by Hannah R Goodman
YA
Rating: 13+

Lost in the Wonderland: Three Tales
by Elizabeth Fanning
Mythical Realism
Rating: 18+


Finding Solace
by April Mae
Domestic Noir / Psychological Thriller
Rating: 18+

Phoenix Rises Dragon Soars
by Charlotte Saulter
Dark Fantasy
Rating: 18+

Sweet on Charlie Beck
by Carol Ericson
Romance
Rating: 18+


Let Sleeping Gods Lie
by Ben Schenkman
Urban Fantasy
Rating: 18+

The Standing Dead
by W M Parslow
Horror
Rating: 18+


September

Those Without Wings
by Gaius J. Augustus
Fantasy
Rating: 13+

Sweets and Sycamores
by Arianne Nicks
Cozy witchy romance
Rating: 13+

The World Above
by Natalie L. Morris
Dystopian
Rating: 13+


A Footstep Echo: The Complete Collection
by J.D. Sanderson
Science fiction
Rating: 13+

A Potential Threat: Retrograde Cycle Part 2
by Robert C. Murray
Science Fiction
Rating: 13+

Gas Giant Gambit: A Tall Tale From Beyond the Cygnus Rift
by E.S. Raye
Science Fiction
Rating: 13+


Fallen’s First
by Kassidy Coursey
Dark fantasy
Rating: 18+

Magic & Murder in the Holler
by Sara J. Lilienfeld
Urban fantasy
Rating: 18+

The Vanishing Castle
by Marlena Cannon
Fantasy
Rating: 13+


Hypochondria
by Sarah R. New
Horror
Rating: 18+

Letters From Urkhammer
by Hunter Chadwick
Paranormal Mystery
Rating: 13+

Fae Tithe
by Alicia Dingley
Fantasy
Rating: 18+


Dragon Riders of Old
by Jessica Barberi
Fantasy
Rating: 18+

Forget Me Not
by Alexandria Sharpe
Paranormal Romance
Rating: 18+

Veil. The Enclaves: Book One
by Thryn Knox
Fantasy
Rating: 18+


Spotlights and Shadows
by Mila Lewis
Contemporary Fiction
Rating: 18+

Magic & Millinery
by Cait Alvarez
Romance
Rating: 18+

They Prefer It Hidden
by Kenneth Falb
Urban Fantasy
Rating: 13+


THE SIXTH SUN –
Episode 1, The Flint Knife
by Abigail Roscoe


Hall of Heroes Books

This section is dedicated to all of those who support the Creative Writing Wizard efforts of helping indie authors on their journey.

If you’d like your book in the Hall of Heroes Books, join here!
(also listed in the Hall of Heroes)

If you have a book releasing you’d like me to showcase, submit HERE!

Podcast Guests

Previous Creative Writing Wizard podcast guests, where we talk about them, their books, and their writing process.

Fractures in Love
by Drew Weatherhead
Dystopian Fantasy

War of Night
by Greyson Black
& E. Scott Clevenger
LGBTQ+ Fantasy

Of Wolves and Stags
by Ria Parisi
Romantasy


In the Name of Honor
by Courtney & Clarke Collins
Fantasy

Memories, Magic, and Mayhem
by K. Starling
Regency Mystery

Somewhere New
by Annie Bennet
Romantasy


Perseid Prophecies
Issue 4: Winter 2025
Edited by E. Raye

Hounds of Gaia
by Sean M. Tirman
Dystopian SciFi

Program 38: Sparks
by Amanda Madison
Super Hero Fantasy


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7 responses to “Indie Release Radar”

  1. Creative Writing Wizard’s Indie Release Radar – E.S. Raye Avatar

    […] Creative Writing Wizard, aka Glen Weatherhead, has begun putting together a list of indie books that have recently been released or will be released in the coming months. He’s already got a […]

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    serene2d1695d8b3

    Hello Glen- this is such a great initiative!

    We read about it via E.S. Raye’s blogpost:

    http://esraye.com/2024/11/26/creative-writing-wizards-indie-release-radar/

    We would be happy to promote IRR via Threads and IG if you think it would be helpful.

    –Adelheid & William

    https://www.threads.net/@starhousebooks

    https://www.instagram.com/starhousebooks/

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    1. Glen W Avatar

      Thanks for checking it out! I’m glad you like it.

      I can take all the help I can get to get the word out, and get more eyes on these amazing books. Feel free to share about it in all the places!

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    Anonymous

    People talk about supporting Indie Authors, but you are doing it! And even more importantly, not taking advantage of us… as it seems most offers of help here are. I will add a link to my website. Thank you.

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    1. Glen W Avatar

      Happy to do it! Being an author can be tough at times, so I’m doing what I can to help make it a little easier! This effort is one of many I and others like me have in the works. I appreciate you adding a link to your site! Every bit helps 😁🎉

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  4. The Death of a Year – Erica Rose Eberhart Avatar

    […] A fellow indie author Glen also posted about Tarnished on his Indie Release Radar. […]

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  5. Goodbye ’24, Hello ’25 – E.S. Raye Avatar

    […] Glen has thrown his effort and talent into supporting indie authors in an incredible way with his Indie Release Radar, and was kind enough to include the upcoming winter issue of Perseid Prophecies on the […]

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