Zoe Lea
Trad-published thriller author going indie, sharing the honest, messy process of writing, self-publishing, and finding readers. For writers who love the craft but hate the hustle.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Weekly |
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| Issues | 139 | Founded | 4 years ago | Last Issue | 7 days ago |
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