Cynthia Swanson

Jan 10, 2025 | publishersweekly.com | Cynthia Swanson

Wait, what? Indie publish after being published by the Big Five? Who does that? Isn’t it the dream of indie-pubbed authors to write a successful book or series that leads to discovery by an agent or big publisher? From there on out, it’s easy street—right? It’s an often-heard aspiration. And sometimes, it works.

Sep 17, 2024 | janefriedman.com | Cynthia Swanson |Jane Friedman

Today’s post is by author Cynthia Swanson. My debut psychological suspense novel, The Bookseller, sold to Harper in 2013 in a pre-empt. I’m not going to lie—it was an amazing deal. The type of deal that compelled me to ask my husband, when I called to break the news, “Are you sitting down?”By the time The Bookseller released in 2015, Harper had been throwing around the marketing and PR muscle that every author dreams of. They sent out hundreds of advance review copies.

Sep 1, 2024 | denverlifemagazine.com | Sahale Greenwood |Alison Turner |Cynthia Swanson |Shelley Reed

Dive into the heart of Colorado with these captivating books set in our beloved state. This collection of short stories set in Clayton, Colorado, delves into the profound impact of forest fires on small towns. Through the eyes of a bus driver, local children, a fire mitigation worker, and other subtly colorful characters, we witness the intricate dependencies within a small-town community.