Below are some of the amazing supporters of Duolit, self-publishing and indie authors. Want to add your name to the list? Become an Indie Ninja or, if you provide services or tools to authors, contact us for details on becoming a blog or Indie Ninja sponsor!

Blog Sponsors

We’re looking for sponsors to help support our blogging each month! Check out our sponsorship page for more info.

Indie Ninja Sponsors

The wonderful folks below help us bring you the discounts that are an integral part of the Indie Ninja program. Check out their websites and, if you can, help them out with some business!

Tony Eldridge

Tony Eldridge is the author of The Samson Effect, an action/adventure novel that Clive Cussler calls a “first rate thriller brimming with intrigue and adventure.”  He has sold the film rights for the book to a major Hollywood producer. Tony is also the creator of the Marketing Tips for Authors blog and a free Video Marketing Tips For Authors newsletter, where subscribers have access to free weekly video tips on marketing.

Jeff Emmerson

A professional copywriter, SEO consultant and social media whiz by day, memoir author by night, Jeff Emmerson has experience in every part of the self-publishing process and is extremely active in the writing tweetverse. Give him a shout @ReadAMemoir!

Catherine Ryan Howard

In August 2009, Catherine Ryan Howard quit her job in the depths of administrative hell and now spends her days staring out the window, drinking unhealthy amounts of coffee and writing. Her first book, Mousetrapped was a self-published success (which she poured into her how-to manual on the process, Self-Printed). The followup, Backpacked is due in September, and her first novel, Results Not Typical is due in October. Be sure to visit her blog for an entertaining and helpful dose of the realities of self-printing!

Dianne Jacob

Dianne Jacob coaches writers at all levels,whether for blogging, freelancing, or books. She increases your success rate, shortens the time between concept and finished work, boosts your confidence as a writer, shows you powerful new writing tools to improve your work, educates you about traditional and self publishing, edits your manuscript and advises you on how to move forward.

Indie Ninjas

Below are the amazing Indie Ninjas who have pledged to support us. Check out their websites, follow them or just tell them thank you for supporting indie authors!

Christine Dougherty (South Jersey, USA)

Christine is an Art Director who is in the process of self-publishing several books (Darkness Within: A Collection of Horrorific Short Stories, Faith Creation: All Lies Revealed and Messages). As she’s been in graphics for over twenty years, she’s also willing to offer (kind) critiques of DIY book covers for Indie authors, so give her a shout on her blog or tweet @ChrisWrites!

Sabrina Furminger (Vancouver, Canada)

Sabrina Furminger writes speculative science fiction from an antique secretary desk in Vancouver, Canada. Her first novel is The Healer, a work of sci-fi chick lit. Follow her adventures in literature, self-publishing and geekdom on her website or on Twitter.

Marcie Lovett (Maryland, USA)

Marcie is a Professional Organizer and Productivity Consultant who self-published The Clutter Book: When You Can’t Let Go. She teaches clients how to let go of what they don’t need and find room for what they value. For more on Marcie, be sure to visit her website Organized by Marcie, tweet @organizedmarcie and like her on Facebook.

Martha Rodriguez (Florida, USA)

Martha is a wife and mom to the real Joey, Danny and Jacqui from her children’s picture book, A Reel Cool Summer.  Her book is loosely based on what happened when the kids asked, “We’re bored, what can we do?” and she answered, “Why don’t you guys make a movie?”  Martha has been an Adult Literacy Tutor and a Board Member with Literacy Volunteers of Leon County (LVLC).

Achilles Effect (Toronto, Canada)

Achilles Effect discusses pop culture messages about masculinity, their impact on young boys, and the benefits of introducing more gender balance to boys’ lives. Check out Achilles Effect on Twitter, Facebook, GoodReads and at achilleseffect.com.

Donna K. Fitch (Alabama, USA)

Donna K. Fitch enjoys the title “illuminator of alternate realities.” She is the self-published author of The Color of Darkness and Other Stories and Second Death. Her forthcoming novel, The Source of Lightning, is an exciting story of the truth behind the UFO flap of 1897. Connect with her at her website, her blog or Twitter.

Heather Jacobs (Minnesota, USA)

Wickedly twisted was used to describe Heather at a young age. She had a vivid imagination that would often get her into trouble! Now as an adult and aspiring author it’s stuck and she’s living life one wickedly twisted moment at a time. The blog is her journey through life and writing. Also connect with Heather on Twitter, Facebook and GoodReads.

Kirsten Weiss (California, USA)

When her new client is found dead, Riga Hayworth smells a set up of metaphysical proportions. Now, to find a killer, Riga must travel from San Francisco to the underworld – and make it back alive. Check out Kirsten’s about.me site or Facebook page for all the info on The Metaphysical Detective and follow her on Twitter, where she also tweets as Riga.