Brandon Rohrbaugh
Author of fantasy and supernatural fiction. Dad of four. Self published from day one. I share straight-to-the-point tips for indie authors.
Family
Married to my middle school sweetheart. Two daughters and two sons. One Jack Russell. I grew up with amazing parents and six siblings.
Background
Graduate of Liberty University with a degree in Creative Writing. I wrote mornings to finish assignments and novels side by side.
What I write
Fiction and nonfiction across multiple genres. Children’s picture books, YA supernatural, adult romantasy. Guides and resources for authors.
A Dance of Thorns and Petals
Trials, rebellion, and love under fire. Reader favorite across my catalog.
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The Awakening Trilogy
Coastal mysteries and old legends. My first full series.
Indie Author Articles
Practical walkthroughs for drafts, launches, and websites.
30+ ebooks, paperbacks, hardcovers, sets, and audiobooks
Worldbuilding, character development, clear stakes, tight pacing
Morning sessions in my office. Best work on rainy days
Microsoft Word, Atticus, BookFunnel, Canva, Squarespace, Kindle Direct Publishing
How I got started
- As a kid I loved films across every era. I was not a heavy reader. Movies pulled me into new worlds for a few hours
- In 2018 I wrote for fun with zero knowledge of publishing, formatting, grammar, or marketing. I finished Legend of Mermaid Cliff, called Rockport at the time, and released it through KDP
- Early reviews hurt. Story feedback was strong, editing was not. I stepped back and studied structure, style, and production
- I practiced daily, drafted new work, watched tutorials, read craft books, and rebuilt my workflow
- I enrolled at Liberty University to push my skills further. Four years of study sharpened my voice and process
- Since then I have published across formats, picked up awards, hit viral moments, and kept the day-one drive to build new stories
I share what I learn in my articles and guides so indie authors avoid guesswork and move faster.
Articles
- Launch checklists with real steps
- Retailer page upgrades in minutes
- Lead magnet and reader funnel setup
- Squarespace book pages that convert
Guides and resources
- Templates and checklists
- Design packs for covers and ads
- Courses for indie workflows
Newsletter
Free tips, templates, ebooks, updates, and release news.
Follow
TikTok features random creative posts for fun
FAQ
- Where should you start
- A Dance of Thorns and Petals for romantasy. Legend of Mermaid Cliff for YA supernatural
- How do you find time to write with four kids
- Short morning blocks, weekly targets, simple habits, low friction
- Was it hard in the beginning
- Yes. I shipped early work, took hits, learned, and kept going
- How do you deal with writer’s block
- Lower the bar, set a timer, outline the next three beats, switch scenes, walk in the rain, return to the desk
Work with me or ask for help
I offer practical help through articles, guides, and resources. If you need direct support on a page or launch, reach out.