About Books Central

Welcome to Books Central—your online HQ for writers, readers, and indie authors who want more than just another bookstore. What began in 2017 as the home of Steve Barker’s Covert-Ops military thriller series has evolved into a full-spectrum hub for storytelling, book marketing, and publishing success.

Originally built to showcase Steve’s British military fiction, Books Central quickly gained traction with fans of action thrillers, historical fiction, children’s books, and veteran poetry. As the audience grew, so did the mission: help new and aspiring authors navigate the modern publishing battlefield.

Today, the Books Central blog delivers practical writing tips, self-publishing advice, SEO and AEO strategies, email marketing ideas, and book launch tactics—everything an indie author needs to plan, write, publish, and promote with confidence.

Inside the Books Central Store you’ll find a curated online bookshop, packed with gripping fiction, non-fiction, travel, poetry, children’s stories, and recommended reads from emerging and established authors. It’s a one-stop destination for readers looking to discover their next favourite book.

If you’re serious about writing, reading, and growing as an author, join the Books Central community, explore the store, and plug into the resources today. Your next breakthrough story—or unforgettable read—starts here.