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3 days ago
3 days ago
2hr 31 min
In our longest episode of the year, if not of all time, we are joined by thriller and horror author J.L. Engel for a yarn about writing, books, classic TV and more. J.L.
Buy J.L’s books: https://www.amazon.com.au/stores/author/B0G36S96HY/allbooks?_encoding=UTF8&ref_=aufs_ap_ahdr_dsk_ab&pd_rd_w=QTOiN&content-id=amzn1.sym.b4344408-bcb0-46d7-b9b0-ac31160009fa&pf_rd_p=b4344408-bcb0-46d7-b9b0-ac31160009fa&pf_rd_r=358-0097934-1431222&pd_rd_wg=kkvuL&pd_rd_r=e052011b-44e8-44b0-a962-1c45d9522850
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Sponsor 1: Rebecca Cassells
Buy her books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/.../e/B08WCH6RHG/
X: RACassells_auth
IG: Rebecca.cassells.92
FB: Facebook.com/RebeccacassellsbooksTikTok: @rebeccacassellsauthor
Sponsor 2: J.A. Bryden
Website: Jabryden.com
Socials: @jabryden
Indie Book Award Winners 2025:
Janelle Schiecke:
Socials: J_Schiecke
Buy her books: https://www.amazon.com.au/stores/author/B0CCXHKVGH/allbooks?_encoding=UTF8&ref_=aufs_ap_ahdr_dsk_ab&pd_rd_w=XSV9m&content-id=amzn1.sym.b4344408-bcb0-46d7-b9b0-ac31160009fa&pf_rd_p=b4344408-bcb0-46d7-b9b0-ac31160009fa&pf_rd_r=358-0097934-1431222&pd_rd_wg=8hy1R&pd_rd_r=f0f7368c-365a-4c1c-8cc2-4a75595b0f92
Alexander Rob:
Socials: @TheStarwald
Website: Alexanderrob.com
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Jul 15, 2026
Jul 15, 2026
1hr 15 min
Dan Roberts drops by for a yarn about Books, films, and everything Dad lit.
Dan’s details:
Dan’s non-fiction book: https://amzn.asia/d/017m3pTO
The Dad Lit Pod Linktree: https://linktr.ee/Thedadlitpodhost
X: @Thedadlitpod
The Dad Lit Pod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thedadlitpod
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Sponsor 1: Rebecca Cassells
Buy her books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/.../e/B08WCH6RHG/
X: RACassells_auth
IG: Rebecca.cassells.92
FB: Facebook.com/RebeccacassellsbooksTikTok: @rebeccacassellsauthor
Sponsor 2: J.A. Bryden
Website: Jabryden.com
Socials: @jabryden
Indie Book Award Winners 2025:
Janelle Schiecke:
Socials: J_Schiecke
Buy her books: https://www.amazon.com.au/stores/author/B0CCXHKVGH/allbooks?_encoding=UTF8&ref_=aufs_ap_ahdr_dsk_ab&pd_rd_w=XSV9m&content-id=amzn1.sym.b4344408-bcb0-46d7-b9b0-ac31160009fa&pf_rd_p=b4344408-bcb0-46d7-b9b0-ac31160009fa&pf_rd_r=358-0097934-1431222&pd_rd_wg=8hy1R&pd_rd_r=f0f7368c-365a-4c1c-8cc2-4a75595b0f92
Alexander Rob:
Socials: @TheStarwald
Website: Alexanderrob.com
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Jul 8, 2026
Jul 8, 2026
2hr 13 min
YA Horror author Claire Merrick drops by for a yarn about her book, The Screaming Tree. We talk horror movies, TV shows, and real-world inspiration for stories, plus a whole lot more.
Claire’s details:
The Screaming Tree: https://amzn.asia/d/0iN2ApXS
FB: @Clairemerrickwritesfantasy
Podcast Website: thetrueandthefictional.com
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Sponsor 1: Rebecca Cassells
Buy her books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/.../e/B08WCH6RHG/
X: RACassells_auth
IG: Rebecca.cassells.92
FB: Facebook.com/RebeccacassellsbooksTikTok: @rebeccacassellsauthor
Sponsor 2: J.A. Bryden
Website: Jabryden.com
Socials: @jabryden
Indie Book Award Winners 2025:
Janelle Schiecke:
Socials: J_Schiecke
Buy her books: https://www.amazon.com.au/stores/author/B0CCXHKVGH/allbooks?_encoding=UTF8&ref_=aufs_ap_ahdr_dsk_ab&pd_rd_w=XSV9m&content-id=amzn1.sym.b4344408-bcb0-46d7-b9b0-ac31160009fa&pf_rd_p=b4344408-bcb0-46d7-b9b0-ac31160009fa&pf_rd_r=358-0097934-1431222&pd_rd_wg=8hy1R&pd_rd_r=f0f7368c-365a-4c1c-8cc2-4a75595b0f92
Alexander Rob:
Socials: @TheStarwald
Website: Alexanderrob.com
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Jul 4, 2026
Jul 4, 2026
1hr 21 min
Story Pitch Round 5 is here. Secret Stacy, Corvina Sweeney, Mike Roberts, and Scott Shepherd team up to pitch some wild stories. From a serial killer with tiny hands to a brand new author name for J.A. Bryden, things get wild on this episode.
Guests info:
Mike Roberts:
Website: https://tkfy.co
Socials: @wordofmichael
Scott Shepherd:
Website: https://xonarye.com
IG: @Shs_Xonarye
Corvina Sweeney:
Socials: @Corvinasweeney
Secret Stacy:
Website: https://www.srstacy.com
Socials:
X: @secretcoran
IG: Secretcoranstacy
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Dropbear/logo designed by Mike Crumbs: Cartooncrumbs.com
Sponsor 1: Rebecca Cassells
Buy her books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/.../e/B08WCH6RHG/
X: RACassells_auth
IG: Rebecca.cassells.92
FB: Facebook.com/RebeccacassellsbooksTikTok: @rebeccacassellsauthor
Sponsor 2: J.A. Bryden
Website: Jabryden.com
Socials: @jabryden
Kearsells Indie Book Award Winners 2025:
Janelle Schiecke:
Socials: J_Schiecke
Buy her books: https://www.amazon.com.au/stores/author/B0CCXHKVGH/allbooks?_encoding=UTF8&ref_=aufs_ap_ahdr_dsk_ab&pd_rd_w=XSV9m&content-id=amzn1.sym.b4344408-bcb0-46d7-b9b0-ac31160009fa&pf_rd_p=b4344408-bcb0-46d7-b9b0-ac31160009fa&pf_rd_r=358-0097934-1431222&pd_rd_wg=8hy1R&pd_rd_r=f0f7368c-365a-4c1c-8cc2-4a75595b0f92
Alexander Rob:
Socials: @TheStarwald
Website: Alexanderrob.com
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Jul 1, 2026
Jul 1, 2026
1hr 11 min
Norrin drops by for a yarn about his latest book, Bullet Holes.
Norrin’s Website: www.norrinmripsman.com/fiction-books
Podcast Website: thetrueandthefictional.com
Contact the show: thetrueandthefictional@gmail.com
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Dropbear/logo designed by Mike Crumbs: Cartooncrumbs.com
Sponsor 1: Rebecca Cassells
Buy her books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/.../e/B08WCH6RHG/
X: RACassells_auth
IG: Rebecca.cassells.92
FB: Facebook.com/RebeccacassellsbooksTikTok: @rebeccacassellsauthor
Sponsor 2: J.A. Bryden
Website: Jabryden.com
Socials: @jabryden
Kearsells Indie Book Award Winners 2025:
Janelle Schiecke:
Socials: J_Schiecke
Buy her books: https://www.amazon.com.au/stores/author/B0CCXHKVGH/allbooks?_encoding=UTF8&ref_=aufs_ap_ahdr_dsk_ab&pd_rd_w=XSV9m&content-id=amzn1.sym.b4344408-bcb0-46d7-b9b0-ac31160009fa&pf_rd_p=b4344408-bcb0-46d7-b9b0-ac31160009fa&pf_rd_r=358-0097934-1431222&pd_rd_wg=8hy1R&pd_rd_r=f0f7368c-365a-4c1c-8cc2-4a75595b0f92
Alexander Rob:
Socials: @TheStarwald
Website: Alexanderrob.com
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Jun 24, 2026
Jun 24, 2026
45 min
Vita Luna returns for a yarn about her now completed series, The Seasons of Camden.
Vita’s Amazon page: https://www.amazon.com.au/stores/author/B0978Y5XGL/allbooks?_encoding=UTF8&ref_=aufs_ap_ahdr_dsk_ab&pd_rd_w=x3XxB&content-id=amzn1.sym.b4344408-bcb0-46d7-b9b0-ac31160009fa&pf_rd_p=b4344408-bcb0-46d7-b9b0-ac31160009fa&pf_rd_r=358-0097934-1431222&pd_rd_wg=Skkm2&pd_rd_r=4dd20e36-9cc8-441b-b0ea-0c67012a65b3
Socials: @3musedays
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Sponsor 1: Rebecca Cassells
Buy her books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/.../e/B08WCH6RHG/
X: RACassells_auth
IG: Rebecca.cassells.92
FB: Facebook.com/RebeccacassellsbooksTikTok: @rebeccacassellsauthor
Sponsor 2: J.A. Bryden
Website: Jabryden.com
Socials: @jabryden
Kearsells Indie Book Award Winners 2025:
Janelle Schiecke:
Socials: J_Schiecke
Buy her books: https://www.amazon.com.au/stores/author/B0CCXHKVGH/allbooks?_encoding=UTF8&ref_=aufs_ap_ahdr_dsk_ab&pd_rd_w=XSV9m&content-id=amzn1.sym.b4344408-bcb0-46d7-b9b0-ac31160009fa&pf_rd_p=b4344408-bcb0-46d7-b9b0-ac31160009fa&pf_rd_r=358-0097934-1431222&pd_rd_wg=8hy1R&pd_rd_r=f0f7368c-365a-4c1c-8cc2-4a75595b0f92
Alexander Rob:
Socials: @TheStarwald
Website: Alexanderrob.com
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Jun 20, 2026
Jun 20, 2026
1hr 22 min
Welcome to Story Pitch round 4 with the Dark Veil Society. Will they be able to craft some spooky tales? Watch and find out.
Website: darkveilsociety.com
Socials: @darkveilsociety
Non-profit: walpurgisword.org
Guests’ websites:
Blake Myers: Blakemyers.ink
Corvina Sweeney: corvinasweeney.com
Jose F. Tervino: https://linktr.ee/pistaye15
Uilleam Whitedale: whitedalehorror.com
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Sponsor 1: Rebecca Cassells
Buy her books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/.../e/B08WCH6RHG/
X: RACassells_auth
IG: Rebecca.cassells.92
FB: Facebook.com/RebeccacassellsbooksTikTok: @rebeccacassellsauthor
Sponsor 2: J.A. Bryden
Website: Jabryden.com
Socials: @jabryden
Kearsells Indie Book Award Winners 2025:
Janelle Schiecke:
Socials: J_Schiecke
Buy her books: https://www.amazon.com.au/stores/author/B0CCXHKVGH/allbooks?_encoding=UTF8&ref_=aufs_ap_ahdr_dsk_ab&pd_rd_w=XSV9m&content-id=amzn1.sym.b4344408-bcb0-46d7-b9b0-ac31160009fa&pf_rd_p=b4344408-bcb0-46d7-b9b0-ac31160009fa&pf_rd_r=358-0097934-1431222&pd_rd_wg=8hy1R&pd_rd_r=f0f7368c-365a-4c1c-8cc2-4a75595b0f92
Alexander Rob:
Socials: @TheStarwald
Website: Alexanderrob.com
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Jun 17, 2026
Jun 17, 2026
1hr 9 min
Indie author Matthew Linton drops by for a yarn about his fantasy books, love of anime and a whole lot more.
Website: Matthewlinton.com
X handle: @_knight_writer
Podcast Website: thetrueandthefictional.com
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Dropbear/logo designed by Mike Crumbs: Cartooncrumbs.com
Sponsor 1: Rebecca Cassells
Buy her books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/.../e/B08WCH6RHG/
X: RACassells_auth
IG: Rebecca.cassells.92
FB: Facebook.com/RebeccacassellsbooksTikTok: @rebeccacassellsauthor
Sponsor 2: J.A. Bryden
Website: Jabryden.com
Socials: @jabryden
Kearsells Indie Book Award Winners 2025:
Janelle Schiecke:
Socials: J_Schiecke
Buy her books: https://www.amazon.com.au/stores/author/B0CCXHKVGH/allbooks?_encoding=UTF8&ref_=aufs_ap_ahdr_dsk_ab&pd_rd_w=XSV9m&content-id=amzn1.sym.b4344408-bcb0-46d7-b9b0-ac31160009fa&pf_rd_p=b4344408-bcb0-46d7-b9b0-ac31160009fa&pf_rd_r=358-0097934-1431222&pd_rd_wg=8hy1R&pd_rd_r=f0f7368c-365a-4c1c-8cc2-4a75595b0f92
Alexander Rob:
Socials: @TheStarwald
Website: Alexanderrob.com
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Jun 13, 2026
Jun 13, 2026
1hr 56 min
Mike Roberts drops by for a yarn about all things indie and his studio, TKFY (The Kids From Yesterday)
Guest info:
Adventure Calls Magazine: Indie Games + Fiction
Subscribe for free digital edition: https://tkfy.co/adventure-calls/subscribe
Physical magazine (paid): https://shop.tkfy.co
Bitterwind — Season 01 Pirate Adventure Anthology (free to read right now):
https://tkfy.co/bitterwind
Royal Road: https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/148658/bitterwind-pirate-adventure-tales
The studio:
https://tkfy.co
Socials:
Studio: @tkfyco | @tkfystudio (gram)
Mike personal: @wordofmichael (x)
Podcast Website: thetrueandthefictional.com
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Dropbear/logo designed by Mike Crumbs: Cartooncrumbs.com
Sponsor 1: Rebecca Cassells
Buy her books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/.../e/B08WCH6RHG/
X: RACassells_auth
IG: Rebecca.cassells.92
FB: Facebook.com/RebeccacassellsbooksTikTok: @rebeccacassellsauthor
Sponsor 2: J.A. Bryden
Website: Jabryden.com
Socials: @jabryden
Kearsells Indie Book Award Winners 2025:
Janelle Schiecke:
Socials: J_Schiecke
Buy her books: https://www.amazon.com.au/stores/author/B0CCXHKVGH/allbooks?_encoding=UTF8&ref_=aufs_ap_ahdr_dsk_ab&pd_rd_w=XSV9m&content-id=amzn1.sym.b4344408-bcb0-46d7-b9b0-ac31160009fa&pf_rd_p=b4344408-bcb0-46d7-b9b0-ac31160009fa&pf_rd_r=358-0097934-1431222&pd_rd_wg=8hy1R&pd_rd_r=f0f7368c-365a-4c1c-8cc2-4a75595b0f92
Alexander Rob:
Socials: @TheStarwald
Website: Alexanderrob.com
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Jun 10, 2026
Jun 10, 2026
1hr 15 min
On today’s episode, Luke K. Wilson drops by for a yarn.
Grab Luke’s books:
https://www.amazon.com.au/s?i=digital-text&rh=p_27%3ALuke%2BK.%2BWilson&s=relevancerank&text=Luke+K.+Wilson&ref=dp_byline_sr_ebooks_1
Podcast Website: thetrueandthefictional.com
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Dropbear/logo designed by Mike Crumbs: Cartooncrumbs.com
Sponsor 1: Rebecca Cassells
Buy her books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/.../e/B08WCH6RHG/
X: RACassells_auth
IG: Rebecca.cassells.92
FB: Facebook.com/RebeccacassellsbooksTikTok: @rebeccacassellsauthor
Sponsor 2: J.A. Bryden
Website: Jabryden.com
Socials: @jabryden
Kearsells Indie Book Award Winners 2025:
Janelle Schiecke:
Socials: J_Schiecke
Buy her books: https://www.amazon.com.au/stores/author/B0CCXHKVGH/allbooks?_encoding=UTF8&ref_=aufs_ap_ahdr_dsk_ab&pd_rd_w=XSV9m&content-id=amzn1.sym.b4344408-bcb0-46d7-b9b0-ac31160009fa&pf_rd_p=b4344408-bcb0-46d7-b9b0-ac31160009fa&pf_rd_r=358-0097934-1431222&pd_rd_wg=8hy1R&pd_rd_r=f0f7368c-365a-4c1c-8cc2-4a75595b0f92
Alexander Rob:
Socials: @TheStarwald
Website: Alexanderrob.com
#indieauthorpodcast #meettheauthor #books #indiebooks #booktube