Who we Are
What is the Author Ring?
The Author Ring is a curated web ring built to help indie fiction readers discover authors who sell direct. Think of it like the web rings of the early internet — a connected loop of author storefronts where readers can hop from one to the next and find their next favourite read. Every author in the ring sells directly to readers, which means more of your money goes straight to the people who wrote the books you love.
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Who built the Author Ring?
The Author Ring was created by Malorie Cooper and Jill Cooper — co-founders of The Writing Wives and two of the most trusted names in indie author education. Between them, they've hit the New York Times and USA Today bestseller lists, built loyal reader communities, and helped thousands of authors grow real, sustainable careers. The Author Ring is an extension of that mission.
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Why does the Author Ring exist?
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Because visibility is one of the hardest things to build as an indie author — and readers deserve an easier way to find their next favourite. The Author Ring creates a discovery ecosystem that benefits everyone: readers find more of what they love, and authors build momentum that lasts beyond a single launch.
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Who is the Author Ring for? The Author Ring is for indie fiction authors who sell their books directly to readers through their own storefronts. Whether you write romance, fantasy, LitRPG, cozy fiction, sci-fi, or anything in between — if you sell direct, you belong here.
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How does the Author Ring work? Each member adds a small navigation widget to their website — a simple "Previous | Home | Next" button set. When a reader clicks it, they hop to the next author in the ring. It keeps readers exploring, discovering, and buying direct across the whole community.
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How does the Author Ring connect to The Writing Wives? The Author Ring was born out of the same philosophy that drives The Writing Wives: that authors don't have to go it alone. It's part of a broader ecosystem Malorie and Jill have built to help authors connect with the right readers, strengthen their brand, and build long-term, compounding success.