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A podcast dedicated to interviewing indie and self-published authors. We tell their stories, talk about their work, and listen as they discuss their experiences.

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Episode 24: Jeffrey Yorio--Sundowners: Vampires are...

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2024/09/24

Send us a textEpisode 24 is live! With me today is Jeffrey Yorio, author of several works of flash fiction and poetry as well as the vampire inspired horror fiction series Sundowners. In this episode, we discuss the first book in the series, Sundowners: Vampires are Only Human. Released in 2020 and set primarily in present day society, the novel tracks a development in the power structure amongst two vampire factions who, at the beginning of the novel, enjoy an uneasy truce....

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Episode 23: Raphael Hernandez--The Cemi and the...

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2024/09/19

Send us a textEpisode 23 is upon us! With me today is Raphael Hernandez, author of the novel The Cemi and the Legends of the Taino. The novel weaves together two distinct narratives. The first follows a family from Chicago visiting their grandmother in Puerto Rico. During their stay, they explore their grandmothers “finca,” or farm, witnessing the cultivation of Yuca and coffee, the unique geography of the area, and the associated changes the modern world has introduced. &nb...

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Episode 22: Cheryl Peña--Descent of the Vile

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2024/09/07

Send us a textAnother episode, another wonderful conversation, this time with Cheryl Peña, author of the dystopic thriller Descent of the Vile. Descent narrates the activities of photographer Jackson Riley as he encounters a shocking turn of events which unfold in the wake of a very unusual photo shoot. Suddenly caught in a seemingly post-apocalyptic world with a mysterious woman named Nadine, both must navigate their way through a confusing and dangerous environment as they decip...

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Episode 21: Paul Carro--In the Shadows Where the Boys...

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2024/08/31

Send us a textEpisode 21 is here! With me today is horror author Paul Carro. Paul is an active member of the Horror Writers Association, and a creative force involved in a wide variety of work in the genre, ranging from his two critically acclaimed novels The House and Abject Fear, to serving as co-author and editor of the Little Coffee Shop of Horrors Anthology series, as well as writing and producing a number of cinematic screenplays in development. Today we will be discussing h...

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Episode 20: I.S. Fergus--Children of the Night

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2024/08/21

Episode 20 is live! With me today is I.S. Fergus, the creative mind behind the comic book series/graphic novel Children of the Night. Set in a dystopic future circa 2335, the series documents the waning professional days of detective John Black as he gradually but persistently uncovers and exposes the nefarious machinations of the powerful Watanabe Corporation, all in the process of investigating the kidnapping of a homeless boy. Rife with futuristic depictions of ninjas, samurai ...

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Episode 19: D.R. Schoel--The Galactic Culinary...

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2024/08/13

This episode, we talk with author D.R. Schoel about his series of short stories revolving around The Galactic Culinary Society. Exactly what it sounds like, The Galactic Culinary Society takes as its mission the task of cataloguing, documenting, and preserving any and every interesting culinary creation at an intergalactic scale. Join us as we discuss, well, space food, colonialism, umami, pizza, and killer sourdough starter, all against the backdrop of laser guns and aliens. &nbs...

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Episode 18: Gary Bloom--Antares Ascended

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2024/08/06

Another episode is live! Today I talk with science fiction author Gary Bloom about his debut novel Antares Ascended. The first installment in an epic series saturated with Machiavellian machinations, Antares Ascended breaths new life into many staples of science fiction. Join us as we chat about narrating political intrigue, practicality in battle, and, of course, defiling the sacred ground of one's enemies.

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Episode 17: Timothy Robare--Tails of Battle: The Fox,...

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2024/07/30

Episode 18 is live! Joining me is Timothy Robare, author of numerous books spanning a wide assortment of genres. Today we discuss his newest novel, Tails of Battle: The Fox, the Jaguar, and the Mysterious Island. The first in his series Tails of Battle, the novel begins an epic saga narrating the political and military machinations of a world inhabited by humans, elves, and human animal hybrids. Saturated with epic battles, plot twists, more epic battles, a fair am...

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Episode 16: Elm Jed--VInny the Vampire and Me (Book 1...

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2024/07/16

Episode 16 is live! Today we talk with author Elm Jed about her novel Vinny the Vampire and Me, the first novel in her Mafia, Murder and Mayhem (as a Rom Com) series. Billed as a paranormal mafia romance, The novel takes place in a fictionalized rendition of contemporary society, where paranormal humanoids, including vampires, werewolves, daemons, ghouls, and incubi and succubi occupy a socially recognizable but oftentimes problematic space. Join us as we discuss mental health co...

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Episode 15: Mike and Barbara Gammage--The...

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2024/07/08

Episode 15 is live! With us for this episode are Mike and Barbara Gammage, the creative minds behind the publishing company “Mike Writes for Kids.” In addition to publishing books for children, they offer workshops, story-time events, and consultation. Their organization’s mission focuses on highlighting vital, but traditionally unheralded segments of professional life. Emphasizing the importance of involving representation for African-American children in this regard, the o...

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Episode 14: Laura E. Thompson--The Stories of Amity...

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2024/06/14

Episode 14 is live! With me today is Laura Thompson, author of numerous books across numerous genres. Today, we discuss two of her novels which are part of the "Freak or Unique" YA series penned under her maiden name L.E. LaBarge. Join us as we chat about epilepsy, body dysmorphia, and strategies of empowering young adults in the face of adversity.Laura can best be reached on her website: https://lethompson06.wixsite.com/website-1

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Episode 13: Regina Brownell--The Two-Week Promise

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2024/06/07

What happens when a sci-fi nerd interviews a romance author? A fantastic conversation, and nothing less! Join us in listening to Episode 13, where I talk with Regina Brownell, author of five romance novels. Today we discuss her debut novel The Two-Week Promise. Listen in as we talk about the therapeutic impact of light-hearted literature, growing up, and cinnamon rolls. Regina can be reached on the following platforms:Wordpress: https://reginabrownellauthor.wordpress.com/boo...

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Episode 12: Phil Bailey--Kelvoo's Testimonial:...

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2024/06/02

This episode, science fiction author Phil Bailey and I discuss his novel Kelvoo's Testimonial: Surviving the Aftermath of human first contact, the first in his series Kelvoo's Chronicles. Join us as we chat about colonization allegories, art and cognition, and, briefly, sausage. Phil can be reached on the following social media platforms:Website: https://www.kelvoo.com/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kelvooinsta/Threads:https://www.threads.net/@kelvooinstaFacebook: https://www...

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Episode 11: Sarah Branson--Pirates of New Earth

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2024/05/17

Episode 11 is now available! Join us as we have a wonderful chat with Sarah Branson, author of several novels set in the world of New Earth. Today, we focus on the first book in the series, A Merry Life. Join us as we discuss post-apocalyptic worlds, pirates, trauma in YA literature, more pirates, and the efficacy of hitting things. Support indie authors and have a listen!Sarah can be reached on the following social media platforms:Website:https://www.sarahbranson.com/...

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Episode 10: Philip Raymond Brown--It Gives You Strength

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2024/05/11

Episode 10 is now live! My guest today is Philip Raymond Brown, author of the novels "It Gives You Strength" and "Harvesting Earthlings for Fun and Profit." Today, we focus on the former. Join us as we discuss the roarin' '20s, prohibition in the wake of World War 1, and the wonders of treating epilepsy in the early 20th century."It Gives You Strength" has received notable praise from several reviewers, some of which are listed below."... Brown’s prose

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Episode 9: Matthew Eccles--Kevan Bevan and the BMX...

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2024/04/30

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Episode 8: John Simons--The Saga of Bjorn Unfrid

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2024/04/12

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Episode 7: Robert John Jenson--All the Stars That...

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2024/04/05

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Episode 6: Margarita Artista--The Phoenix Keeper and...

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2024/03/29

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Episode 5: Kimberly Davis Basso--I'm a Little Brain...

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2024/03/22

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