BuzzFest is The Indie Author Hive's flagship monthly Stuff Your Kindle / Book Blast event, running every month across two days.

We created it because the events we loved only ran a few times a year— and the monthly ones we found either focused on niche themes that didn't work for us, or had little to no quality control. Or allowed AI in without care.

We wanted something simpler, faster, and actually curated and human designed. So we built it.

Every book is reviewed before acceptance. We actively screen for AI-generated content and make sure every submission meets a minimum standard for presentation and professionalism. You won't find slop here.

We have a minimum page count, read a sample of each book submitted, and do our best to ensure you walk away with something you love.

Once the event is live, hover over the Buzzfest Event tab at the top of the page on a computer, or found via the three lines top right of the page on mobile. A dropdown menu will appear over the Buzzfest Event tab with each genre listed separately — just click the genre you want to explore.

Each genre has its own page. When you find a book you like, the price, tropes, and spice level are listed right below it. Click the title or cover to find out more and grab your copy.

Books with cover images are our featured picks — ones we think are extra special and worth a closer look.

The event pages usually go live a few days to a week before the event starts, so you can browse early and build your TBR list before the deals go live.

We're an all-genre event, so there's something for everyone. You'll find:

• Romance (all subgenres — dark romance, contemporary, historical, paranormal, and more)

• Romantasy

• Fantasy

• Thriller & Mystery

• Horror

• Sci-Fi

• And more

Romance and Romantasy are our biggest categories, but we always have a selection across every genre. If you read widely, you'll find something to love.

Every month is different. We do our best to rotate books where possible, and bring a fresh selection each event. Make sure you check back every month to see if you can find something you love, and not miss out.

The event pages usually go live a few days before — keep an eye on our socials or join our mailing list to get notified the moment they're up.

The event runs on UK time (BST) for admin.

Books will be free or discounted for the full two days. However, for ease with timezones, we do not shut the event down until the middle of the day, the day after the event. Just to be sure those last minute sales are found. However we do encourage you to browse as early as possible.

We do not believe in assigning any arbitrary or moral value to sexual content. We use a basic, industry standard level system that authors self-select for their listing. We may use sightly different terms, but the level is still the same.

✨ Level 1 – No Sexual Content

No sexual content on or off the page.

✨ Level 2 – Fade to Black

Sex happens but isn’t described; the scene cuts/fades before intimacy.

✨ Level 3 – Half-Open Door

Sex is shown but lightly described, softer language, less detail, no heavy focus.

✨ Level 4 – Open Door

Sex is fully described in explicit detail, but it’s not the core plot.

✨ Level 5 – No Door at All

The story is spice-driven with minimal plot. E.g. Erotica.