What Is an Indie Author?
An indie author is a writer who publishes his or her work independently, without the backing of a major publishing house. This gives them more creative freedom and a direct connection with readers. Thanks to platforms like Hoopla, indie authors can now reach more readers than ever before.
What Are Indie Books?
Indie books are titles written and published by independent authors. Indie books, like traditionally published books, span all genres. With independent eBooks and audiobooks available through Hoopla, you can explore this diverse literary landscape without spending a cent.
Start your indie book journey today on Hoopla—here are some of our favorite indie authors:
Probably our most popular indie author on Hoopla! Freida is a practicing physician specializing in brain injury and a bestselling author known for her psychological thrillers and medical humor novels.
C.J. is our first feature in the Indie Author Spotlight. C.J. is an Australian author of historical fantasy novels set in Victorian England. Her works often feature clever heroines and mysterious heroes. She is best known for the Glass Library series and the Cleopatra Fox Mysteries.
Selected for our Indie Author theme in the Reading Challenge, Piper Lawson is a Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author of steamy romance.
Zariah’s title Beauty Beheld is a pick in our Indie Author theme for the Reading Challenge. This title won First Place at The BookFest® Awards Spring 2024. Zariah is a contemporary romance author focusing on emotional intimacy and entrepreneurial women.
Selected for our Indie Author theme in the Reading Challenge, Lindsay writes epic adventures in fantasy and sci-fi genres. Her works include the Dragon Blood series and the Death Before Dragons series. She is known for her quirky heroes and engaging storytelling.
Gary is a writer, actor, and playwright known for his thrillers and mysteries. His debut novel, Lying in Judgment, is a courtroom thriller about a man who serves on the jury for a crime he committed.
Selected for the Indie Author Project, Erin McRae is a queer writer based in New York and Washington, DC and writes romance novels. Her title A Queen from the North was Library Journal’s Best Indie eBook in 2017.
Explore the World of Indie Authors on Hoopla
Looking for your next great read? Don’t overlook the rich world of indie authors. With Hoopla, your library gives you free access to a growing collection of indie audiobooks and Ebooks—written by talented, independent voices you won’t always find on mainstream shelves. Hoopla offers free access to thousands of independent titles. No holds, no waiting—borrow instantly!
Read Exclusive Interviews with Indie Authors on Hoopla
Learn more about your favorite indie authors (and soon-to-be-favorites!) with our Indie Author Spotlights. Our first spotlight is on C.J. Archer.
Support Independent Authors with Every Borrow
Every time you borrow a title by an indie author, you’re helping that writer continue doing what they love. Libraries and readers play a vital role in supporting the independent book community—and Hoopla makes it easier than ever.
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