Speakers
Chosen for what they bring to the room.
Every Indie Network Ireland speaker is carefully selected with our attendees in mind, bringing relevant experience, practical knowledge and fresh perspectives to the stage. From craft and marketing to mindset, technology and building a sustainable author business, our 2027 line-up is designed to deliver real value for indie authors at every stage.
More speakers will be announced over the coming weeks, with around 20 speakers joining us in March.
Craig Martelle
Keynote Speaker
Bestselling author, entrepreneur and one of the indie publishing community's most recognisable advocates, Craig has built an extensive catalogue across multiple genres while helping thousands of authors build sustainable careers.
Zoe Dod
Contemporary romance author Zoe Dod has built a rapidly growing catalogue and author business since publishing her debut in 2022, proving that strong commercial results don't have to depend on being brilliant at social media.
Stuart Grant
Speaker & Main Sponsor
Founder of Digital Authors Toolkit and Reedsy's highest-rated author website designer, Stuart has built hundreds of websites for authors and specialises in helping writers create an online presence that actually sells books.
Margaret Beeler
Award-winning, multi-genre author and creator of Tropetails, Margaret has taken her intellectual property beyond traditional books and into physical products, giving her a distinctive perspective on expanding an author brand.
Adam Beswick
Bestselling fantasy author A.P. Beswick has grown the Levanthria series to hundreds of thousands of sales while building a powerful direct-to-reader brand through organic content and social media.
Diana Xarissa
Bestselling indie author Diana Xarissa has self-published for more than a decade and written over 100 books across multiple pen names, giving her exceptional real-world experience in building and sustaining long-running series.
James Blatch
Author, publishing educator and former BBC Defence Reporter James Blatch works at the heart of the indie publishing industry, helping authors navigate an increasingly fast-changing publishing landscape.
Tammi Labrecque
Author of the bestselling Newsletter Ninja books, Tammi Labrecque is an expert in helping authors turn mailing-list subscribers into engaged readers, loyal fans and long-term supporters.
Steven Aitchison
Author and experienced digital marketer Steven Aitchison has built audiences numbering in the millions and now combines his marketing experience with the realities of running a successful indie author business.
Gary Ross-Jordan
Prolific indie author G R Jordan writes crime, fantasy and adventure, with an extensive publishing career that makes him ideally placed to share the practical systems behind producing books efficiently.
Maurice Chuka
Author and publishing entrepreneur Maurice Chuka brings practical experience in building and managing multiple author brands, with a focus on making each pen name commercially sustainable rather than simply adding more work.
Christina Russell
ndie author Christina Russell focuses on building an author business around the way you actually work, using practical systems to tackle overwhelm, decision-making, motivation and productivity.
Indie Network (IN) Ireland '27 Sponsors
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Flying to Ireland?
Shannon Airport is the closest and most convenient airport for Indie Network Ireland 2027, located just 15 minutes from the venue by car.
Taxis are available from the Arrivals Hall, and several car hire companies operate from the airport.
We strongly recommend flying into Shannon where possible.
If Shannon flights do not suit your journey, Cork Airport and Dublin Airport are both alternative options, with public transport connections to County Clare as well as taxi, private transfer and car hire services.
Please allow additional travel time when arriving through Cork or Dublin.
Where to Stay
With the event venue being sold out, the closest hotel options include Shannon Springs Hotel, Treacys Oakwood Hotel and Treacys West County Hotel.
We recommend comparing availability on Booking.com by entering The Rine as your destination and filtering the results by distance. It is also worth checking Airbnb for self-catering properties and other flexible or more affordable accommodation nearby.
If you find a larger property or another shareable accommodation option, use the attendee group chats to connect with others who may be interested in sharing the cost.
Accommodation is likely to fill quickly, so we recommend booking as early as possible and confirming the location’s distance from the venue before making your reservation.
Indie Network (IN) Ireland 2028
Indie Network Ireland will return in March 2028, during the same week of the month, with exact dates to be confirmed. With more than 60 people currently on our 2027 waitlist, we already know that interest is incredibly high. Join the 2028 interest list to be among the first to hear when tickets go on sale. We want everyone, not only past attendees, to have the opportunity to join us in Ireland, so make sure your name is on the list!