By Willy Martinez
You know the drill. You spend months (or years) bleeding onto the page, crafting a world that terrifies and thrills. You hit publish, expecting the world to stop.
And then? Silence.
The hardest part of this gig isn’t the writing—it’s the indie author book promotion. It’s shouting into the void and hoping someone shouts back. I learned the hard way that you can’t do this alone. To survive in the dark fiction community, you need more than just a great story. You need a network.
That is why I created Authors & Allies, a recurring interview series designed to get your work the attention it deserves.
What is the Authors & Allies Series?
This isn’t your standard, cookie-cutter Q&A. Authors & Allies is where we explore the intersection where Stories Meet Strategy.
I built this platform to feature:
- Authors: specifically those writing Dark Fiction, Horror, Sci-Fi, and Fantasy.
- Allies: the cover artists, editors, and marketers who help build our worlds.
We have already featured incredible talents like Ashley Kelvin and Dr. Joel Hamilton, and now I want to turn the spotlight on you.
Why You Should Apply for this Author Interview Series
Let’s be real: Marketing is expensive, and most “promo services” are scams. I am not charging you a dime.
I believe in lifting up the genre. When you win, we all win. Here is exactly what you get when you submit to our free author spotlight:
- Massive Reach: I will put your interview in front of 4,600+ active subscribers across the Mind on Fire newsletter and social channels.
- SEO & Backlinks: We build a permanent, SEO-optimized page for your interview. This creates high-quality backlinks to your website and Amazon page, helping you rank higher on Google.
- Professional Assets: My team creates custom graphics for your feature (a $500 value), which you can use for your own marketing.
- Community Connection: You stop being a “lone wolf” and join a network of serious creatives.
Who We Are Looking For
I am currently accepting submissions from:
- Dark Fiction & Horror Authors: If your stories keep people up at night, I want you.
- Fantasy & Sci-Fi Writers: From Grimdark to Cyberpunk, if you’re building worlds, let’s talk.
- Publishing Industry Pros: Editors, designers, and publicists with actionable advice.
How to Submit (No Query Letters Required)
I hate red tape. I don’t need a synopsis or a formal query. I’ve made the process dead simple. Just fill out the form below with:
- A short bio (tell me who you really are).
- 1–3 links to your work.
- Your email address.
That’s it. It takes less than 3 minutes.
If you’re ready to be seen, heard, and celebrated—this is your moment for an author spotlight.
Don’t let your story stay in the dark. Let me help you light the fire.
Stay curious, Willy Martinez Founder, Mind on Fire Books
Thank you for visiting with me. For more Poetry or Literature related content, visit my blog at The Ritual. Copyright Mind on Fire Books.
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In this collection of dark stories and poetry, the boundary between myth and matter collapses. The tales explore the uncanny territory where ancestral lore ceases to be a cautionary story and becomes a biological instruction manual for corruption.
This collection binds 10 creative short stories and a dozen visceral poems.
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