Page Rebels: Breaking Boundaries with Indie Authors

Today's guest is Allyson Lacey, author of Millie & Tilly: The Case of the Missing Diary. We talk about publishing 12 books in 12 months, formatting children's books, author events, and hear an excerpt, plus more! Get Millie and Tilly: The Case of the Missing Diary Connect with Allyson: TikTok @allysonlacey1 Instagram @lacey_books12

Robin Call, author of Apple Crates and Porcelain Plates , guest stars. We talk about her journey to writing, historical romance and what liberties she takes, finding her audience, and staying organized. Get Apple Crates and Porcelain Plates Connect with Robin: TikTok, Instagram, and Threads @robincallauthor Robin's website

Sabrina Cross guest stars on the show today and we discuss her sentient object romance novel, Light Me Up. Get ready for a great excerpt, learning about her inspirations, and some stellar life advice. Get Light Me Up Connect with Sabrina: Threads, Instagram, TikTok: @authorsabrinacross

Donna Norman-Carbone, author of Of Lies and Honey, guest stars on the show today. We talk about her award winning books, writers block, NaNoWriMo, and her podcast Author's Talking Bookish, plus more! Get Of Lies and Honey Get All That is Sacred Connect with Donna: Her Website TikTok @dcarbs727author Instagram @donnanormancarbone Authors Talking Bookish Podcast

Today's guest is Local Legend author, Megan Chilton. We talk about her the book's inspiration, referencing people from real life in the story, and her journey querying before deciding to go indie. Get Local Legend Connect with Megan: Twitter/X  @chiltonmegan89 TikTok @meganchilton_indieauthor Instagram @meganchilton0917

CA Chaplin, author of  Silver Star, Red Dragon  joins us on the show. We talk about the importance of content and trigger warnings (and how sensitivity readers can help), supportive communities, and considering characters outside of the story. Get Silver Star, Red Dragon Connect with CA: TikTok @c.a.chaplin Instagram @cynthia.a.chaplin Her website

Nikki Robb guest stars on the show today. We Shadows of Verhdia and hear an excerpt. We also discuss her history with writing, character diversity, and smart hashtag usage. Get Shadows of Verihdia Get The Wanderers Connect with Nikki: TikTok & Instagram @nikkirobbauthor

Nikolai Wisekal, author of Galaxy Waffles, guest stars on the show today. We talk about Kindle Vella authorship, book and character art, marketing as an introvert, and hear an excerpt from the book. Get Galaxy Waffles Connect with Nikolai: Facebook Reader Group TikTok @nikolaiwriter Instagram @nwisekal Website

Rosie Flint, author of Endless, guest stars on the show. We talk about hard to categorize books, dedications, cover drama, and a way to avoid writer's block. Plus, hear an excerpt from Endless! Get  Endless Connect with Rosie online: TikTok & Instagram @authorrosieflint

GT Gretz, author of When the Mountains Were Alive, guest stars on the show. We hear an excerpt from her book and discuss predatory editing and publishing services and self-care as a productive act. Get  When the Mountains Were Alive Connect with GT online: Facebook Instagram TikTok Discord Threads BlueSky

Today, James P. Sumner guest stars on the show. We talk about his book (and hear an excerpt from) Darkness Rises, writing in multiple genres, world(s) building, marketing, and author mental health. Check out  Jame's website . Connect with James: Facebook Instagram @jamespsumner TikTok @jamespsumner_author

Claire O'Connor, author of Over the Wall, guest stars on the show today. We hear an excerpt from her cult thriller and talk gratitude, feedback, the expenses of writing, and our favorite tools. Get  Over the Wall Connect with Claire: Claire's Website TikTok @claire_oconnor Instagram @claireoconnorauthor

Today's guest is Romcom Author Ali Hidalgo. We talk about her book,  That Bubbling Feeling , emotional development of characters, gloomy sunshine dichotomy, and The M Word (marketing). Read  That Bubbling Feeling .  Connect with Ali on TikTok or Instagram @alihidalgobooks.  Check out  Ali's website . 

YA, Mystery, and Romance Author Emily Camp is our guest today. We discuss her book, Case in Truth, her audiobook publication journey, writing efficiently, marketing, and Kindle Vella. Get Case in Truth . Connect with Emily: Facebook TikTok @emilycampwrites Instagram @emilycampwriter

Today, we have guest CM Stolworthy, author of Adam. She shares an excerpt from the book and we talk about creating dystopian worlds, her passion for storytelling, and making the decision to move to independent publishing. Get Adam Connect with CM: Threads, TikTok, and Instagram @wintersdeception1 

Today's guest is Coming of Age Romance Author BG Wolfe. We discuss her book, Transient Creatures, and hear an excerpt. We talk about the importance of LGBTQIA+ and mental health representation, writing intense emotions, and her love and talent for making her own graphics, plus more! Get Transient Creatures Connect with BG online: Instagram @author_bgwolfe  TikTok @bgwolfeauthor BG's W...

I'm joined by YA Superhero Sci-Fi author MT Zimny. We hear an excerpt from and talk about her book, Beta, and discuss getting mad at imposter syndrome, plot twists, writing YA, and audio books! Grab a glass of wine and listen in. Get  Beta . Connect with MT: TikTok and Instagram @MTZimny Twitter/X @T_Zimney

Contemporary Fantasy author Meredith Stoddard guest stars on the show. We talk folklore, her book The River Maiden, and plotting while being open to change. This is a wine time episode full of great advice, so take a pour and some notes. Get  The River Maiden . Connect with Meredith on TikTok or Instagram @mrstoddard. Visit Meredith's website and sign up for her newsletter  here .

Contemporary Romance author Samantha Ashley is our guest today! We hear an excerpt from her debut novel, Freeing Mallory, and talk her writing (and reading) journey, capturing emotions, and audience building. Get  Freeing Mallory Connect with S. Ashley: TikTok @s.ashleyauthor Instagram @s.ashley_author

Today's guest is Urban Fantasy author, JM Celi. We talk about his book, The Unlife of Lisa Cooper, vampire lore, Kindle Vella authorship, and finding time to write.  Get  The Unlife of Lisa Cooper . Connect with JM: Facebook X & Instagram @jm_celi Youtube @authorjmceli Website  Tiktok @jmceli

Today we sit down with romantasy author TL Combs and talk about her holiday novella The Humbug of the Holiday , her prodigious writing, and the love for her characters. Bring a tasty beverage to this wine time episode. Pick up The Humbug of the Holiday . Check out TL's website . Connect with TL on Instagram or TikTok @author_tl.combs

Today we're joined by Urban Fantasy Author Ben Pick. We talk about his book, Falling Through (and the 2nd book in series, Expanding Cracks), writing relatable characters in fantastical situations, capturing young adult emotions, and his writing journey. Read Falling Through and Expanding Cracks . Tune in to Running2Write . Connect with Ben on Instagram @running2write. 

Today's guest is Photography Book Author Heather Balcerek. We talk about her book, Old Man Drinks: An Old Fashioned Journey , her love and history with photography, and the blessing/curse of too many ideas. Pick up Old Man Drinks . Listen to Connect the Dots - Lead the Way Podcast , for discussion about leadership and bringing your whole self to work. Connect with Heather on Instagram @msheath...

Today we have guest Devon Atwood, author of Love MD. We discuss her book and hear an excerpt, talk resilience, and the M word (marketing). Get  Love MD .  Connect with Devon: TikTok & Instagram @devonatwoodwrites Devon Atwood Readers Devon's  Website

Welcome to Page Rebels: Breaking Boundaries with Indie Authors, the podcast that shines a spotlight on indie authors and their incredible stories. Join indie author and host Lori Thorn (me!), as we explore this world of writing and literature, one interview at a time.  Whether you're an avid bookworm or simply love discovering new authors, this podcast is for you.  Get ready to dive into the m...