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We are the faces behind Starfish Indie Author Services!
Meggan Larson (right) is Canadian and lives in Ottawa, Canada with her husband of seventeen years and three fantastic kids. She loves cats, sunrises and sunsets, staring up at the night sky, and daydreaming about the kind of ripple effect helping one person at a time can create.
Lauren da Silva (left) is South African and lives in West Palm Beach, Florida with her husband of sixteen years and three beautiful children. She loves cats, chickens, creating community, and deep conversations around campfires.
At Starfish Indie Author Services we are bringing indie author dreams to life — one book at a time.
About Starfish Indie Author Services
Self-publishing can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. At Starfish Indie Author Services, we take the guesswork out of the publishing process, guiding indie authors from manuscript to marketplace with confidence and ease.
We understand that writing a book is a deeply personal journey—one that requires not just creativity, but also a solid strategy to bring your story to life in the most professional way possible. That’s where we come in. Our team offers a range of high-quality services designed to help you create a book that stands out, captivates readers, and competes with traditionally published titles.
What We Do
We provide expert support at every stage of your publishing journey, including:
✔ Manuscript Diagnostics – A detailed assessment of your manuscript to identify strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement. Whether you need a full developmental edit or just a copy edit, we help you determine the best next steps.
✔ Professional Cover Design – A striking, genre-appropriate book cover is essential for grabbing readers’ attention. We create eye-catching designs that make your book impossible to ignore.
✔ Self-Publishing Course – We offer a comprehensive course that recommends the best tools and services for editing, formatting, and publishing, so you can make informed choices throughout your self-publishing journey.
✔ Publishing Guidance – Whether you’re navigating Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, or another self-publishing platform, we offer step-by-step guidance to make the process seamless.
Why Choose Starfish Indie Author Services?
Our goal is simple: to make self-publishing easier and more accessible for indie authors. We’re passionate about storytelling and dedicated to helping you produce the best possible version of your book—without the frustration of figuring it all out on your own.
Just like a single starfish can make a difference when thrown back into the ocean, we believe every indie author has the power to make an impact with their story. Let us help you bring your vision to life and get your book into the hands of eager readers.
Your book. Your vision. Our expertise. Let’s create something amazing together.
Here are some fun facts to get
to know us better!
- Lauren & Meggan met online in 2020 and in person for the first time in 2022.
- Lauren's first time experiencing snow was visiting Meggan in Canada for the 2023 New Year.
- They love hosting retreats that form deep bonds between the ladies who attend.
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