Self-published indie author news

All the latest news about indie authors and the self-publishing scene so you can stay fully informed.

It's important to keep up to date with all the latest indie author news. It's just not about who is releasing new books and getting essential tips on how to best succeed in your self-publishing journey. Knowing the latest self-publishing news also keeps you informed of new printers, changes in production costs, additional distribution models, government incentives and plenty more. It’s news that can impact your book's chances of success. Make sure you subscribe to our newsletter so you never miss a thing.

Win fantastic prizes in our reader survey competition

June 1, 2017 
Old Mate Media is partnering with a number of great indie authors on a reader survey. Here is the prize pack on offer for those who get involved. What is the survey competition? Old Mate Media has partnered with a number of talented independent authors to bring you an amazing prize pack of books. You can […]

Children's picture book survey - win free books

June 1, 2017 
Children's book publishers Old Mate Media and Sanderson Stories are seeking your opinion. We invite readers, parents and lovers of children's fiction to share with us their likes and dislikes. In exchange, we have a great grand prize to offer, and a freebie for everyone to walk away with! Did you know that independent authors produce and […]

How to create a Kindle book series bundle on Amazon in five steps

May 31, 2017 
Do you have multiple books in the one series? Did you know you can link them together on Amazon so readers can purchase the whole series in one go?   There’s a reason why they keep making Star Wars movies, Marvel comics and Game of Thrones books – people love a good series. We fall […]

Tigger and Jasper’s New Home review

May 26, 2017 
Author Cheryl Gillespie and illustrator Michael LeBlanc open a unique door into the life of a blind woman, and her love for her two cats. Cheryl Gillespie is blind. She has been since her early childhood. It’s a telling fact about this unique indie author that makes her desire to create a children’s picture book all […]

Willy Nilly series bundle now available on Amazon

May 26, 2017 
Now you can buy or gift all three kindle books from The Wild Imagination of Willy Nilly range together in the Willy Nilly Series Bundle. Do you own a Kindle? Do you have children? Well we’ve got some good news. The Willy Nilly Series Bundle has just launched on Amazon. You can now buy the […]

Old Mate Media up for Local Business Awards

May 23, 2017 
Celebrating more success for our book publishing business, we’re a finalist in the Local Business Awards. Founded almost four years ago by media and publishing veteran Chris Stead, Old Mate Media has passed many memorable milestones. We’ve released numerous children’s books, a cookbook and a comic book. There have also been a number of video […]

Nicholas Abdilla book signing this June

May 21, 2017 
We are super excited to announce the Nicholas Abdilla book signing. The author of sci-fi sensation, Adam Exitus, is appearing in Melbourne on Saturday, June 3, 2017. Earlier this year, Old Mate Media edited, designed and published Adam Exitus for author Nicholas Abdilla. As a result, it's exciting to be able to reveal the date […]

Announcing Much to do Before a Dog – a children’s picture book

May 18, 2017 
Author and Artist duo Danny and Sheridan Blitz have joined the Old Mate Media family for their upcoming children’s picture book. We’ve got an extremely exciting announcement for all book lovers and parents out there. Old Mate Media is working on the production of a brand new children’s picture book for mother-daughter team Danny and […]

The Very Loving Caterpillar - children's picture book review

May 17, 2017 
Author Sean Browne uses a gloriously illustrated children’s picture book to impart a lesson on love and community. Sean Browne fell into the production of his children’s picture book, The Very Loving Caterpillar, in an unusual way. He was actually looking to make a film around caterpillars and butterflies, and it was only after a […]

The woman behind the books: musings on motherhood

May 13, 2017 
Happy Mothers Day to all the mothers and grandmothers and even great grandmothers out there in the world as we celebrate the great domain of motherhood. I’m Kate, wife to Chris, founder of Old Mate Media and I’m the coordinator mastermind working behind the scenes in the business. (No false modesty here). One of our […]
  • Categories

  • Have a question?

    Contact Us!
  • Services

    Service One
    Service Two
    Service Three
    Service Four
    Service Five
    Service Six

  • Quick Links

    Freebies
    News
    Books
    Authors
    Contact Us

  • searchclosearrow-circle-o-downarrow-circle-rightbars linkedin facebook pinterest youtube rss twitter instagram facebook-blank rss-blank linkedin-blank pinterest youtube twitter instagram