Welcome to the wonderful world of Horseshoe Books! 🙂
We’re new on the indie publishing scene, so here’s a quick intro…
Horseshoe Books was created from a passion for publishing wonderful novels by overlooked storytellers.
While traditional publishing offers an array of opportunities for authors to share their amazing work with millions of readers, indie publishing is a chance for (equally as amazing) writers who perhaps don’t fit the very strict (yet ever-evolving) criteria for gatekeepers to reach readers, too.
Although traditionally published authors benefit from the support of a literary agency and whole host of industry professionals – whose expertise help their book thrive in a highly competitive marketplace – indie authors are responsible for overseeing every aspect of the publishing process at each stage of development, in order for their book to get published. And, for many of us, those epic, life-changing sales figures enjoyed by traditionally published authors feel like an unattainable dream – owing to the limitations before us in terms of a lack of time, limited finances, and minimal marketing experience.
All authors work incredibly hard to craft and shape their manuscripts, pouring their heart and soul into their stories, chiselling away until their words get to see the sunlight that allows them to sparkle like polished gems.
Even though we do understand that some self-published books don’t meet the high standards set by traditional publishing, for those of us who are passionate about our craft and devoted to sharing stories that give the gift of escapism to our readers, producing books that are well-written and enjoyable to read is our ultimate aim. Dedicated self-published and indie publishing authors invest their time, their money, and (for many of us!) their sanity into sharing that story they’re compelled to tell with readers who’ll fall in love with their characters, settings, and plot.
So, that’s why teeny tiny indie publishing imprints – like Horseshoe Books – exist; to help authors who may not fit the traditional publishing mould connect with the readers who need their stories.
We’re realistic in our expectations, meaning we’re never going to promise fame or fortune – yet we do help undervalued, hardworking writers make the transformation into published authors, which we feel is an achievement to be incredibly proud of! Even if they reach just one reader who enjoys their story, all of an author’s time, dedication, and literary effort will have been worthwhile.
Thank you for supporting our little endeavour! We look forward to sharing stories (we hope) you’ll love 🙂