Eric Co Book https://www.ericcobook.com/ Stories, Ideas & Worlds Worth Exploring en Mon, 05 Oct 2026 22:28:19 GMT Going It Alone: How Independent Authors Are Rewriting the Rules of Publishing https://www.ericcobook.com/independent-authors-ditching-traditional-publishing-direct-to-reader/ https://www.ericcobook.com/independent-authors-ditching-traditional-publishing-direct-to-reader/ A growing wave of writers is stepping away from traditional publishing houses and building their own empires—one newsletter subscriber at a time. From personal websites to Substack stacks and direct sales platforms, independent creators are proving you don't need a big-name imprint to build a real readership. Here's what the shift actually looks like, and whether it might be right for you. Eric Co Book Publishing & Craft Mon, 05 Oct 2026 22:21:38 GMT Twelve Science Fiction Novels That Flew Under the Radar (And Absolutely Shouldn't Have) https://www.ericcobook.com/underrated-science-fiction-novels-hidden-gems-list/ https://www.ericcobook.com/underrated-science-fiction-novels-hidden-gems-list/ Not every great sci-fi novel gets a movie deal or a spot on the bestseller list—and that's honestly a shame. We dug deep into the genre's overlooked corners to pull together twelve mind-expanding books that deserve a much bigger audience. Whether you're a lifelong fan of the genre or just starting to explore it, these titles will leave a mark. Eric Co Book Books & Reading Lists Mon, 05 Oct 2026 22:21:38 GMT