
EDIT: Since the writing of this article, Go Indie Now! book box has become the Literary Vacation Club. You can visit their all-new website at: https://www.literaryvacationclub.com/
Okay, I’ve been sitting on this super-fun announcement for a while now, and I’m so thrilled that I can finally share the good news without spoiling anything. Earlier this year, Ashley Nestler, the founder and CEO of the Go Indie Now! book box subscription service contacted me and asked to feature The Cogsmith’s Daughter (Desertera #1) in her September Alternative Realities box. Of course, I said yes!
So what is the Go Indie Now! box? It’s a book box subscription service (like OwlCrate) that sends readers a new book (or two) each month, along with a host of other really fun goodies! But here’s the catch: it only features independently published novels! Being an indie author herself, Ashley wanted to create a way for readers discover professional, well-written indie books (and help deserving authors reach new fans, too!).
What I love about Go Indie Now! is that Ashley has focused on making it a bibliotherapy box. As it says on the Go Indie Now! website:
“We are all about mental and emotional healing through literature, while also promoting the makers movement — a movement that promotes handmade items and artisans.”
Each box features at least one item that relates to each of the five senses. Here’s the full list of items that featured in the September Alternative Realities box (this represents The Full Scoop, General Fiction plan):
- The Cogsmith’s Daughter (Desertera #1) by Kate M. Colby
- Author interview with Kate M. Colby
- The Surrendered by Case Maynard
- Bookish: An Adult Coloring Book by Martha Sweeney
- Mechanical frog print (based on Charlie!) – to see
- The Cogsmith’s Daughter reading playlist – to hear
- A recipe inspired by TCD – to taste
- A crocheted gear bookmark – to touch
- An Adventure Scents aromatherapy pack inspired by TCD – to smell
Ashley is one of the kindest, most generous people I’ve ever met. I’m not promoting her Go Indie Now! book box for my own gain, or even because I was featured in it. The truth is: Ashley is providing a wonderful service to the indie author and bookworm communities, and she deserves to be recognized for it.
So, thank you, Ashley for all you’re doing for readers and authors everywhere. I hope your boxes bring happiness, peace and creativity to all who open them!
If you’d like to learn more about the Go Indie Now! book box mission or sign up for a subscription, check out their website at https://goindienow.cratejoy.com.
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This is an great way to support indie authors! Congratulations to my good friend Kate!
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Thanks for sharing, Zach! I’m excited to get the word out about this awesome initiative.
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It’s a great initiative and I really hope they do well with it
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What a great idea – never heard of this!
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It’s definitely worth checking out. The boxes are so lovely – and a pretty great value too.
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This is great – what a good idea! And well done you for being part of it 🙂
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Thanks, Helen! I’m hoping by spreading the word more of my author friends can get involved. 🙂
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Well, I’ll definitely be checking the boxes out – I’d love to be involved too 🙂
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That’s great! How much fun.
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It looks amazing but I’m scared of the shipping costs… It might be a bit to much for my wallet..
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Nothing wrong with that. You’ve always got to consider all the factors with these types of boxes. 🙂
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Sadly..
The box looks awesome.
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Congratulations! And this is a wonderful idea!
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Thanks, Charles!
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Thanks for sharing!
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You’re welcome
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This sounds so cool! 🙂
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I think it’s pretty awesome (obviously). Definitely worth checking out for bookworms/authors.
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