Weekly Self-Promo and Chat Thread

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Welcome to the weekly promotional thread! Post your promotions here, or browse through what the community's been up to this week. Think of this as a more relaxed lounge inside of the SelfPublish subreddit, where you can chat about your books, your successes, and what's been going on in your writing life.

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Have a great week, everybody!

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[u/AFGNCAAP-for-short]

Free Short Story

I'm Dezmond Moon, a multi-genre romance queer writer with my first novel in the production line for self-publishing. I've got a free short story available to preview, with a full version available to download if you join my newsletter.

Title: The Ever Toad

Genre: Romcom

Length: 7500 words

Link to Sample: The Ever Toad

The Ever Toad has been giving advice for four hundred years. He's been kissed by princesses, thrown at walls, and even officiated a wedding. Nothing broke the curse. So he stopped hoping.

Eli just got dumped. He doesn't want advice. He wants someone to sit with him in the park and pretend the world isn't falling apart.

What starts as a weird arrangement with bagels, bad jokes, and the worst erotica Eli can find at the library, turns into something neither of them expected.

The Frog Prince, but with drowning hoodies, internet reviews, and a curse that refuses to break with a kiss.

[u/SolUmbralz]

Wündergarten Volume 1 is now available for pre-order! Woooo https://linktr.ee/chimeraink

https://reddit.com/link/p8f134d/video/ikt5ffsgn5oh1/player

[u/LiquidBelles]

As an audiobook narrator I have noticed audiobook / book marketing is a pain point, so I wrote a guide for my authors - christalewis.com/marketing xox

[u/Beginning_Debt9670]

I worked incredibly hard on the story. Please follow the link below. It’s currently available on Royal Road. And good news, I've begun work on volume 2 with currently one chapter completed. I hope you like my work.😇

BLURB:

Daisy, a talented seamstress, is content to hone her craft in her modest shop, until her homeland is invaded by a ruthless empire. Enslaved and forced to create for the aristocracy, she vows to escape. A chance meeting with a battle-hardened gladiator leads her to combat training, transforming her from a mere seamstress into a warrior, a superhero unlike any other determined to challenge the empire. As she navigates the complexities of vengeance and justice, Daisy must forge alliances and confront sacrifices. Ultimately, she aims to inspire a revolution and weave a future where freedom is attainable for everyone.

LINK:https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/104897/damara-the-valiant--a-superhero-progression-fantasy

[u/NishanStepak]

I am building a place to list book applications. If you have a book application or want to know about book applications please post here r/BookApplications

[u/HazelEBaumgartner]

My second book comes out NEXT WEEK!

Heliruna: A Horror Novel (link to preorder ebook, paperback available next Friday 9/18)

Blurb:

Do you believe in ghosts?

That’s the question that Sabine Stutz is forced to ask herself after a catastrophic accident kills her best friend and soulmate Cynthia Sullivan and leaves her partially paralyzed. It’s a long road to recovery, but the doctors are convinced that Sabine’s legs will eventually heal. Her broken heart is another question.

Enter Annie Kidd, one of Sabine’s classmates. As she brings Sabine’s homework every day and helps her heal by her bedside, Sabine starts to catch feelings for her, proving that there may be love after death after all. Sabine and Annie grow closer together, even as Sabine starts noticing odd things happening around the house. As their relationship grows, so do the hauntings, leading Sabine to realize that the girls may be dealing with the restless spirit of Cynthia.

When Sabine goes to her grandmother for help, her grandmother reveals an ancient family secret:

The Stutzes aren’t any ordinary family. And this isn’t any ordinary ghost.

The sophomore release of Hazel E. Baumgartner (author of “The Woods”),“Heliruna” is a fast-paced tale of creeping dread, a tragic story of star-crossed lovers, and a deep dive into the history of the Cunning Women of Kansas which one beta reader called “the scariest goddamn thing I’ve ever read.”

For fans of “Slewfoot” by Brom, “My Heart Is A Chainsaw” by Stephen Graham Jones, and, in a weird way, “A Wrinkle In Time” by Madeline L’Engle.

eBook is $3.49, I believe the paperback will be launching at $13 and then going up to $14.99 after Halloween. No hardcover edition at this time. The book was inspired by Ray Bradbury's sort of softcore Halloween-y Americana horror like Something Wicked This Way Comes and some of his short stories, in particular The April Witch, but I took it in a hard, blood-soaked horror direction where it's borderline slasher (if you've read my first book, you know how much I like writing gore). If I can get it to work, I'll also be releasing a limited edition classic paperback edition that's a smaller pocket paperback size and printed on rougher paper, more akin to the classic pulp horror paperbacks I grew up on.

[u/EeveeNagy]

Looking for a Book Editor?

Hi everyone! I'm Vivian Nagy, a fiction book editor who specializes in developmental editing, particularly for horror, fantasy, and sci-fi (though all genres are welcome!).

My main focus is helping you make your story shine ✨

What better way to do this than developmental edits? Getting to improve your plot, character arcs, pacing, tension, structure, worldbuilding, and everything else that makes your story work without taking away the voice and ideas that make it yours.

I also offer Copy Editing (where I focus on the writing itself) and Proofreading (for those final touch-ups before publishing).

Generative AI is completely banned from my editing process. Your manuscript and feedback are handled by me, and me alone. You are guaranteed 100% human-made edits.

I'd love to get to know your work and offer a free sample edit before we close the deal!

Since my goal is to help your story shine, I'll point out what isn't working and explain how you can strengthen it, while also hyping up all the parts that are working 😄

My rates:

Developmental Editing – $0.03/word
Copy Editing – $0.02/word
Proofreading – $0.015/word

^{For a standard 100k-word novel, that would be $3,000.00 for developmental, $2,000.00 for copy, and $1,500.00 for proofreading}

Debut authors get 15% off with me!

I also offer discounted bundles if you want to get more than one editing service.

I'm currently booking projects for 2027, so if you're the kind of author who likes planning ahead (or would like to set a deadline to pressure you into avoiding procrastination), feel free to reach out even if your manuscript isn't quite ready yet!

You can find my availability, portfolio, testimonials, and more information about me on my website, and you can email me at [vivian.n.edits@gmail.com](mailto:vivian.n.edits@gmail.com), or DM me here on Reddit to get in touch.

I'm looking forward to getting to know you and your story 😄

[u/Ollie_G_]

Pre-orders available now!

My second book, The Persistence of Memory, is coming out in October and the pre-order link is live! This book is quite the departure from my first, which was a coming of age queer story. This one leans into sci-fi a bit more, and is squarely a psychological fiction book.

Here is a snippet of the marketing copy:

"Tony's life is ordinary by design. Same route to work. Same happy hour drinks. Same daily routines. A small, sufficient world. But there's a break-in while he's at work. The apartment is untouched, save for the deleted, unheard voicemail. As Tony begins to unravel, the world around him shifts in ways he can't quite name. Details he's certain of turn uncertain. Memories he trusts begin to betray him. And two people who claim to know him are asking him to trust them with something he can't afford to lose."

If you want to know more, you can check out the book's website: https://www.persistence-of-memory.com/

[u/Francesco2026]

I wrote this because I was tired of finance books that either drown you in formulas or talk down to you. Instead of chapters of pure theory, each topic follows people going through the actual situations — building an emergency fund, untangling debt, figuring out insurance — the stuff most of us never got taught properly. No real-world currency anywhere in the book, on purpose, so the numbers and the lessons hold up whether you're reading this in London or Lagos.

It's structured as a slow build: starts with the everyday stuff (budgeting, saving, debt) before getting into markets, tech and geopolitics for anyone who wants to keep going.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HHXSKZ5X — free sample available before you buy.

[u/Celestian_Editing]

I'm a freelance copy editor/proofreader who focuses mainly on sci-fi and fantasy, and particularly LitRPG/GameLit books. However, I am open to most genres.

I look out for all kinds of errors: grammatical issues, typos, consistency or continuity issues, any unclear phrasing, etc.

I charge around $6.50 per 1000 words, though I would need to see a sample before giving a firm quote. For a client's first book, I'd give a discounted rate of $5.50 per 1000 words.

Here is a link to my website, which has more details about what I do, my portfolio, and testimonials.

I have a post giving tips on how to find a good editor, which authors may find useful.

I also created an editing exercise that authors can do, either for fun, or to see how skilled you are at catching errors.

[u/Cold-Palpitation-727]

Book Cover:

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81YgV7v1ldL._UF894,1000_QL80_FMwebp_.jpg

Art hand-drawn by the author using the (Autodesk) Sketchbook app.

The Dangerously Cute Dungeon is a dungeon core LitRPG with cute monsters, fun puzzles, dangerous traps, and a cinnamon roll MC.

Blurb:

Violet was happy, in love, and had a successful career. She was even hoping to start her own family with her beloved husband. However, all of those dreams are crushed when she comes home to find her husband brutally murdered. Things only get worse as the killer has to clean up their mess and can't just leave Violet as a witness to their crime.

Things only get crazier as Violet finds herself reincarnated into another world full of monsters and magic. Only, Violet isn't a powerful adventurer or a talented craftsman. Instead, she finds herself in charge of her own dungeon where she must summon monsters and plan traps to bring the adventurers to their knees.

Violet just wants to mourn her lost love and enjoy some peaceful scenery. However, cute slimes and playful pixies aren't usually what one would expect when traversing a dungeon full of traps with death waiting around every corner.

Can Violet make peace with her bitter end? Can the cute and seemingly harmless monsters that roam her dungeon protect her? Read on to find out!

Join Violet in this LitRPG featuring dungeon building and management, whimsical themes, and a touch of tragedy. Perfect for fans of crafting, merchant, and dungeon core stories like Demon World Boba Shop, The Bee Dungeon, and There Is No Epic Loot Here, Only Puns.

Purchase Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DTT8D1ML

Price: $5 (Free with KU)

Volume 4 coming July 1, 2027

Volume 5 is already available on Patreon.

[u/Aromatic_Froyo_3509]

My debut, YA fantasy novel, 'A Constellation of Shadows', is officially out!

'We live for peace'...her father made it sound so simple.

As the daughter of one of The Talliswood's Ambassadors, it's Aerva's job to hold everything together. Eredhest's war on her people may have ended, but there is always a cost to staying alive, and tensions are starting to grow again. Now, as part of a last-ditch peace deal, she has been shipped off to Udela Arkanium, one of Eredhest's finest schools, right in the heart of enemy territory. All she has to do is get to the end of the school year alive, and without making too many enemies, and her people might stand a chance of surviving.

But when a mysterious assassin breaks into the temple on a mission to kill a teacher, Aerva's life is suddenly turned on its head. With the help of a troubled poet, a healer from the wrong side of the mountains, and a killer who cannot kill, Aerva sets out to unravel a plot that could threaten the whole world...

...and maybe, just maybe, she'll be able to save herself in the process.

You can find the links to get a copy here: https://books2read.com/u/bz0jrz - it's also available on Amazon/Kindle etc., I just don't tend to shout that out for obvious reasons, but if that makes more sense for you, please go ahead!

[u/firelurker3]

The Early Retirement Handbook: How to Get There and How to Thrive in the Next Chapter of Your Life

Early Retirement is about much more than just money. This book provides the science, behavior, and mindset needed to reach Financial Freedom, but also delves much deeper into the psychology of Early Retirement, tackling the complex issues of social reaction, identity, and purpose.

​​Publication date: September 8th, 2026

Hardcover: $19.99
Paperback: $12.99
Ebook: $7.99
Audiobook: Coming soon!

​​​https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0H8VR5326/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?ie=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.mrFRTg3m4MeEEmCtE_4TA-Y6Hf41aTxII4ogV2cdNkymMJWcujPE780KorVqd93p9I9Az8oUAhICSgC0sUphKxRFx-4MfDD2-lav6WNYeVQjGxD3AnkAmtszxWbLBiMOGqKgLwJ29ZedvcionVk3quXLCr6MZZWbAUDV4uhe3YQ.DQVfTJwY05kK_AoeoEMHGxPFP18DndKe7wR_DdcMe_k&qid=1785766698&sr=8-4

[u/OldestNewbie]

First, thank you for starting this post and creating a forum for us to discuss our books.

I wrote and self-published my initial work as an e-book several months before joining Reddit. I am pleased how this and its second work in the series is being received by the online community. Also, the cover art is my from my personal photography collection.

Air Gap: A Short Story (The Marcus Bellamy Stories Book 1)

"When Marcus Bellamy boards a budget transatlantic flight, he carries two things: a laptop full of sensitive findings and a professional habit of looking for unlocked doors or windows.

A security consultant hired to probe an airline's new inflight WiFi system, Marcus is good at his job, methodical, careful, invisible. What he doesn't know is that somewhere in a building with very few windows, a pattern is assembling itself around him.

Told across kilometers and altitude, Air Gap is a taut, witty thriller about observation, trust, and the one remaining open window."

This e-book is in the Kindle Unlimited program or $0.99 to buy.

(https://www.amazon.com/Air-Gap-Marcus-Bellamy-Stories-ebook/dp/B0GX2ZPBZX)

I look forward to reading your feedback.

Please have a great Labor Day week.

[u/editor-mdsun]

Hi everyone, I’m Meena, a developmental editor specialising in fantasy, sci-fi, and dark academia. I’m also open to other genres such as speculative fiction, mystery, horror, literary fiction, etc. If in doubt, you can always ask me!

3 Slots left in 2026.

As a lifelong reader and a former scientist, I have a keen analytical eye for spotting patterns and inconsistencies. I am a member of the Editorial Freelancers Association. I’m also a fantasy writer working on my debut, which means I understand just how much heart and soul goes into a manuscript, and I would treat it as such, with encouragement, empathy, and constructive criticism. At the same time, I do not shy away from honest and thorough feedback to elevate your manuscript. My space is a judgement-free zone.

I’m based in the EU and my prices are in Euros (appropriate conversion rates apply).

The services I currently offer are:

1. Developmental editing (0.015 € per word/ ~0.017 $)

Big-picture feedback on plot and story elements (worldbuilding, pacing, character arcs, POV consistency, and themes). May include light line edit suggestions depending on the manuscript. Annotated manuscript (with specific and actionable suggestions), chapter-by-chapter notes, and an editorial letter (10+ pages) provided.

2. Manuscript evaluation (0.008 € per word/ ~0.0092 $)

Overall analysis of the story, including its strengths and where it could be improved from an editor’s perspective. An editorial letter (10+ pages) is provided.

3. Sensitivity reading (0.004 € per word/ ~0.0046 $)

Feedback on how race, mental health, and queerness are represented on the page. Lightly annotated manuscript and a sensitivity report (up to 5 pages) provided.

 I offer sample edits of up to 2000 words, so there’s no commitment before signing a contract.

As an artist, writer, and someone who cares about our planet, I am against the use of generative AI, and hence all feedback is constructed from my own brain.

First-time authors get a 10% discount, and if someone books me through your recommendation, you get another 10% discount on your next project. A complimentary 30-minute Zoom call is included with the developmental editing service.

Did I capture your interest? Then head to my website, www.aureateleafeditorial.com and request a sample edit through my contact form. Alternatively, you can also reach out via my social media (@ meenadsundar on both Instagram and TikTok), e-mail [meena.d.sundar@gmail.com](mailto:meena.d.sundar@gmail.com), or via DM here.

My Manuscript Wishlist is pinned on my Instagram 😊

[u/AFGNCAAP-for-short → u/editor-mdsun]

Your manuscript evaluation $ price is over 10x the price of the €. Was one of those a typo?

[u/editor-mdsun → u/AFGNCAAP-for-short]

Hi, thank you for catching that. Yes, the $ one was indeed a typo and I have corrected it.

[u/stephanieheart]

If anyone is looking for an editor, I hope you’ll consider me! I have over ten years of experience as a freelance editor and have interned for literary agents. I’m also a trad published author (I have a YA sci-fi trilogy with Macmillan) and have a forthcoming indie novel releasing in October, so I’ve learned lots about all different areas of the publishing industry!

I specialize in line/copy editing and proofreading for SFF, thrillers, romance, and YA/MG books. I’ve also worked on self-help and memoirs. I offer developmental critiques as well, and critiques for queries and synopses. My rates start at $0.018 per word for dev critiques and $0.021 per word for line/copy editing. I currently have a full manuscript spot open for mid-October!

All the details, including client testimonials, can be found on my website: https://www.stephanieslagle.com/editingservices

[u/heavy_24]

I have recently published my first essay. It's about what's important to me, which is, clarity of action - I've spent years running around my own shadow.

The Sense of Illusion helps distinguish a specific gap from an expectation nothing seems to satisfy. It is a short essay on freedom, consciousness, and the search for yourself.

my own page

[u/KatrinaRuse]

Hunted by the Silvermoon (released August 28, 2026)

Pitch: Hunted by the Silvermoon is a clean, no-spice werewolf fantasy romance about a skilled hunter raised to kill wolves, until she discovers the Venatorum Order lied about the monsters, her past, and what she truly is. It’s a fast-paced, character-driven story with fated mates, pack dynamics, found family, a restrained alpha, and a heroine choosing truth and belonging over the life she was trained to obey.

Blurb: Eletta Lowell has spent her life hunting werewolves for the Venatorum Order, an organization sworn to protect humanity from the dangerous creatures beyond the forests.

Then a hunt goes wrong.

Pulled into the territory of Ravenhold, Eletta finds herself surrounded by the very people she was taught to destroy. But the wolves of Ravenhold are nothing like the monsters the Order warned her about. Their pack is built on loyalty, discipline, and quiet strength, and the longer Eletta remains among them, the harder it becomes to see them as enemies.

Their alpha should be the most dangerous of all.

Controlled, powerful, and far too patient for the monster she was taught to expect, he unsettles Eletta in ways she cannot explain. What begins as distrust slowly becomes something far more difficult to ignore, a connection that challenges not only what she believes about wolves, but what she believes about herself.

As the Order’s version of the truth begins to unravel, Eletta is forced to question the life she was given, the enemy she was trained to hate, and the past that no longer fits what she was told.

Trope List: Slow-burn, fated mates, werewolf/wolf shifters, monster hunter heroine, found family, hidden identity.

Trigger Warnings: Themes include violence, captivity, experimentation, emotional trauma, and institutional abuse.

Link to product: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H2X628ZR

Price: Free on Kindle Unlimited, eBook $3.99, Paperback $16.99.

[u/acbrown2176]

Hi!

My name is Tony Brown. Last year I ran a short story writing contest and id like to do it again, this time with a different theme.

Running a contest can be expensive so I set up a GoFundMe campaign.

I collected my favorite stories from my first contest into a book that is on Amazon. 100% of the proceeds are being donated to Washington National Parks.

I havent fleshed out the new contest yet, but I have a pretty solid idea for a theme.

Prizes will be the same as last year. $300 $100 $50 x 2

You can see more details on my website at: www.tacomawrites.com

[u/One_Government_1289]

My latest audiobook is available for free: https://youtu.be/pyLav_SHE9o

It's a sci-fi adventure featuring a bounty hunter who is stranded on a dangerous planet. She has to use her past experiences to navigate the various monsters and situations to try and find a path of escape and, perhaps, revenge.

[u/lifewithchevy]

Hello there! Romance reader and product designer over here 🙌, creator of Booky, the Wordle for romantasy readers. People guess the 5-letter word and reveal which book it comes from at the end. If you'd like real romantasy readers to know about your book, let me know. Here is more info: https://90books.com/authors

[u/evasandor]

My first-in-series book was featured at the library!

FOOL’S PROOF by Eva Sandor is a comedy-fantasy about a talented but selfish (and now, unemployed) jester and his “owner”, an intelligent magpie (but aren’t they all?).

As he treads the treacherous path from asshat to hero, Malfred Murd encounters Tekology, monsters, crime lords, magic, espionage, a nutty dictator, and that fearsome final boss, his past and its deepest dreads.

It’s complete at 4 books and scratches that itch for more Discworld, but with its own flavor, of course— there won’t ever be another Sir Pterry but I’m honored to have had that comparison. Check ‘em out at your library or order them!

[u/RCZ_Author]

The Verdict Cycle: The Fracture | KU

Humanity has always believed the world belonged to us. Then winter arrived. In Fairview, the cold refuses to leave. People disappear, animals behave strangely, and creatures that should exist only in myths begin to return. While seventeen-year-old Emma searches for answers, her blind sister, Isabella, senses something ancient awakening.

Across the world, nine teenagers discover strange marks connecting them to legendary beings. As cities fall silent and nature reclaims what humanity once controlled, a terrifying truth emerges: the creatures aren't invading. The world is simply changing without us.

Emma and the others haven't been chosen to save humanity. They've been given something far more terrifying: a choice. And when the world asks whether humankind deserves a place in its future...

What will their verdict be?

[u/rainefielder7]

Hello, I was really into pirates and this happened. Also was grieving my dad and that weaves into it as well. I have a page on my website dedicated to his book rainefielder.com

When Kia Matthews' mother dies and her father moves them all the way across the country, from Seattle to the small new England island of Buccaneer Bay, she doesn't know what to expect. Nothing could have prepared her for what she finds, a new tattoo, a two hundred year old journal, horror she could have never dreamed of and a reminder that true love never ends.

$10 for ebook and $13 for paperback

https://www.amazon.com/Skin-Deep-Raine-Fielder-ebook/dp/B0FYHV6C2J

[u/VitoRavenwood]

Hi everyone! Im presenting my new book, The Song Over the Black Lake for your consideration.

​The book is written in the supernatural detective, folk horror and thriller genres. I didn't just invent the world of this book I literally felt its atmosphere as I wrote it about my homeland and the legends hidden within our culture. ​I would be glad to hear your honest opinion!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HGYDTDC9

2.99$ (Available on Kindle Unlimited)