Author Testimonials
From LJ Claren, author of The Silversmith
"I had the privilege of being Sarah's first featured Indie Author. Sarah has been an advocate for Indie Authors for as long as I've known her (she helped me get started, after all!) with a true love of reading and a passion for community. Partnering with Sarah for The Starlit Shelf was such an amazing experience. Thank you, Sarah, for being such a positive force in this space and advocating for indie authors and their works."
From Sorcha Reagh, author of Cerulean Truth
"Working with Sarah was pure mayhem in the best way possible. She’s as brilliant as she is unhinged, and I adored every minute of it. Not being her author this month honestly feels like I’ve lost a leg and am hobbling through life dramatically. Our interview was my very first one ever, and I was a nervous wreck but she made me feel right at home. (The frankly irresponsible amounts of alcohol helped, too.) She’s ridiculously generous, and the stunning author spotlights she made for me prove it. Basically: 10/10, would let Sarah adopt me."
From Mercedes Koefoed, author of When the Portals Open
"Working with Sarah was an absolute blast! Getting in front of new readers as an Indie Author can be challenging, but Sarah saw marketing angles in my story that I hadn’t realized were there and turned them into beautiful, sharable posts for our socials. Seeing my world through her eyes was amazing! She’s so fun and genuinely cares about the authors and readers both, which creates a beautiful community where readers can trust they are getting into a great story and authors can trust that their stories will find their way to the right readers."
From J.A. Merkel, author of The Fourth Portal
"Being selected for Sarah's Indie Author Month was an honor and a privilege, and I'm still a little bit blown away by the level of detail, generosity, and thoroughness that came with the experience. But as the month went on, I realized that that's just Sarah and how she does everything: with all of her heart and soul and probably a little bit of magic (she is part unicorn, after all). She's one of those people that is funny without trying to be. If I formed a Fellowship to find a Ring, I would NEED Sarah on the squad. Throughout our month, she was always asking deep and thoughtful questions to bring out the best in my story and I think this comes from her fearlessness and willingness to be vulnerable. She makes her authors and her readers feel comfortable and seen. I can't believe I got to spend a whole MONTH with her. She's found a lifetime fan in me, for sure!"
From Haley Hamilton, author of The Elflaine Chronicles
"If you’re considering partnering with Sarah, consider this your sign to do it. The time, details, and heart that Sarah put into my month as her featured author were astounding. Truly—how does she do it all? My favorite part about this experience was the live chat with the book club members. So often we are solely in an author space and I’ve got to say, going into a safe reader space was one of the highlights of my career. A thousand thank you’s to Sarah will never be enough for the experience I had as one of her featured authors. I would recommend this to any author friend that wants their story handled with love and care. Thank you, Sarah, for your incredible support for indie authors. We don’t deserve you! "
From Ali Morgans, author of This Time, Maybe
"If you’re an indie author, you need and DESERVE support from someone like Sarah. When I tell you I felt like she truly championed me and my work, I mean it. I think a lot of people are out here willing to work with ANY author for a paycheck, but Sarah LEARNS about her authors and COMMITS to their stories. And she makes it her mission to put your story on a pedestal and showcase it to everyone, which, as an indie author, is the greatest thing someone can do for you. I was blown away by what she put together for my debut novel and the support she gave me. She left no stone unturned. I truly can’t recommend her enough!!!"
From Harriet Ashford, author of The Trouble with Love and Ink
"Working with Sarah was an absolute dream. She was organized and had everything laid out, eliminating any guesswork as to what being a featured author would entail. She also did the heavy lifting in creating content and hype for the spotlight month. The whole process was so fun: the posts, the interview, and the chat with readers. Working with Sarah has increased my reach and left me feeling empowered. There's nothing like gaining new lifelong readers and friends."
From Mia K. Rose, author of From the Cold
"Working with Sarah was amazing, stress-free, and so easy. From start to finish, Sarah's enthusiasm, professionalism, and deep love for indie stories made the entire process worth it. She took the time to understand the heart of the novel and her support helped From the Cold reach readers who might never have discovered it otherwise. Her passion for indie authors and commitment to lifting up debut voices is outstanding. I'm so grateful for her assistance on this journey, and I can't recommend her support highly enough to other indie authors."
From S.N. Yusuf, author of The Shards of the Conduit
"If you're considering working with Sarah, be prepared for a true partnership! Her attention to detail, the care she takes to learn about your book beyond what’s on the page, and the time she spends getting to know you (not just as an author, but as a person) are just a few of the wonderful qualities she brings. I can honestly say this experience felt like more than a collaboration. It felt like a friendship. In many ways, Sarah helped bring my book to life through her vision, and even inspired me to create things I never anticipated! The love and enthusiasm she showed for my work went beyond my expectations and gave me the motivation to keep creating. When you choose to work with Sarah, prepare to gain an amazing partner, and someone who will hype you enough to keep creating!"
From M.K. Deoradhan, author of Trial of Bronze and Blood
"What can I say about Sarah? She’s one of the hardest working people on bookstagram, and she does it all for indie authors, which is so rare. A singular human, I truly enjoyed every time we interacted, especially our video interview! She’s such a joy to work with and very understanding of your schedule. She also does a wonderful job of featuring your book! If you’re on the fence about whether or not to work with Sarah, just do it."
From Taila Cantrell, author of Code Red
"It isn’t easy to be indie on your own, and it can be so hard to find someone who shows real enthusiasm to be involved in the indie world. Sarah stands out! The genuine care and excitement she showed while working with me was infectious. It’s so obvious she really cares about indie authors, the effort she put in my spotlight was astounding. She was communicative through the entire process and so easy to work with. I cannot recommend her highly enough for any indie authors needing a boost. "
From Reno R. Mist , author of Fated Rebirth
"Working with Sarah was an absolute blast! She is detail-oriented and thoughtful in her planning and marketing as you move together with her. She sends unhinged voice messages and isn't afraid to ask questions, which shows she genuinely wants to learn your world and story. The posts are gorgeous, and it was a pleasure to have such an indie author advocate stand by your side during my time working with her."
From Iris Gil, author of Torn Between Realms
"If you're an indie author considering working with Sarah, don't hesitate. Do it. Seriously. Being an indie author isn't easy, but having someone in your corner who genuinely cares, champions your work, and helps increase its visibility makes all the difference. Sarah is that person. She was wonderful to partner with, and the materials she created were thoughtful, thorough, and truly stunning. She did an incredible job with my debut, and I'd highly encourage any indie author to work with her. "
From Danielle M. Orsino, author of A Fool's Journey
"Working with Sarah is a dream, she is dedicated to uplifting and amplifying Indie authors. She truly appreciates our work and understands how difficult it is for us to cut through the noise of not just the algorithm but the stigma that still exists as Indie authors. She takes the time to understand our books, she reads them and captures their essence into stunning graphics that capture the eye of her audience, introducing us to new readers and helping us gain traction so that we don’t feel as if we are screaming into a void on social media. Working with Sarah for A Fool’s Journey was a lovely journey and I will be back for the next book because she made me and my work feel seen. I can say confidently and from experience. Sarah cares about every author she works with."
From Stephanie Storm, author of Legion of Pride
"Sarah is nothing short of a pleasure to work with. She's communicative, bubbly, shows a genuine interest in your work, and makes you feel like you're part of her process, without having to do the work. I would definitely recommend her to any indie author looking to increase their awareness!"