Stories: the true and the fictional

A yarn with Draco Amethystus (SFF author)

SFF author and indie publisher, Draco Amethystus, drops by for a yarn.
 
Draco’s website: dracoamethystus.com
 
Website: thetrueandthefictional.com
Contact the show: thetrueandthefictional@gmail.com
Support the show: Buymeacoffee.com/sttatf
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzIXhRcUvPPAzpCL-_a9N4w
 
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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An author panel discussion on in-person events

Zack Riley, Jessica Barberi, Jesse James Fain, and Gustavo drop by for a chat on in-person events. We discuss success stories, cringe tactics, and advice for newbies.
 
Guests’ websites/links:
Jessica Barberi’s website: Jessicabarberi.com
Jesse James Fain: Outlawauthor.com
Gustavo/Jordan St James: https://linktr.ee/houseofqllc
Zack Riley: Zackriley.com
 
Podcast Website: thetrueandthefictional.com
Contact the show: thetrueandthefictional@gmail.com
Support the show: Buymeacoffee.com/sttatf
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X: @stories_ttatf
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzIXhRcUvPPAzpCL-_a9N4w
 
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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A yarn with Mike Nunneley (Multi-genre author)

Multi-genre author Mike Nunneley returns to talk about his latest book, Scorn.
 
Grab a copy of Scorn: https://amzn.asia/d/0hGFAXap
Follow Mike on X: @NunneleyMike
 
Website: thetrueandthefictional.com
Contact the show: thetrueandthefictional@gmail.com
Support the show: Buymeacoffee.com/sttatf
Buy Merch: Jabryden.printify.me
 
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X: @stories_ttatf
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzIXhRcUvPPAzpCL-_a9N4w
 
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/Rebeccacassellsbooks
TikTok: @rebeccacassellsauthor
 
Sponsor 2: Martin Kearns: 
https://www.readkearns.com
 
IG: @readkearns
 
Sponsor 3: 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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A yarn with Brian Holshouser (YA Fantasy author)

YA Fantasy Author Brian Holshouser drops by for a yarn.
 
Brian’s linktree: Gwynskingdom.com
 
Contact the show: thetrueandthefictional@gmail.com
Support the show: Buymeacoffee.com/sttatf
Buy Merch: Jabryden.printify.me
 
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzIXhRcUvPPAzpCL-_a9N4w
 
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/Rebeccacassellsbooks
TikTok: @rebeccacassellsauthor
 
Sponsor 2: Martin Kearns: 
https://www.readkearns.com
 
IG: @readkearns
 
Sponsor 3: 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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A yarn with Joel Nedecky (Crime/thriller author)

Crime/thriller author Joel Nedecky drops by for a yarn.
 
Joel’s website: Jnedecky.com 
 
Contact the show: thetrueandthefictional@gmail.com
Support the show: Buymeacoffee.com/sttatf
Buy Merch: Jabryden.printify.me
 
Follow us on the socials:
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzIXhRcUvPPAzpCL-_a9N4w
 
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/Rebeccacassellsbooks
TikTok: @rebeccacassellsauthor
 
Sponsor 2: Martin Kearns: 
https://www.readkearns.com
 
IG: @readkearns
 
Sponsor 3: 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

Story Pitch with Rebecca Cassells, Ben Schenkman, Michael Vadney, and C.P. Thuot.

We are joined by authors Rebecca Cassells, Ben Schenkman, Michael Vadney, and C.P. Thuot for another hilariously fun round of Story Pitch.
 
Stay up to date with our guests:
C.P. Thout:
Website: dragons-light.com
IG: @cpthuot.author
Ben Schenkman:
Website: Benschenkman.com
Michael Vadney:
Socials: @Michael_Vadney
 
Contact the show: thetrueandthefictional@gmail.com
Support the show: Buymeacoffee.com/sttatf
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzIXhRcUvPPAzpCL-_a9N4w
 
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/Rebeccacassellsbooks
TikTok: @rebeccacassellsauthor
Sponsor 2: Martin Kearns: 
https://www.readkearns.com
IG: @readkearns
Sponsor 3: 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

A yarn with Douglas Smith

Award-winning sci-fi and fantasy author Douglas Smith drops by for a yarn.
Doug’s website: https://smithwriter.com
 
Contact the show: thetrueandthefictional@gmail.com
Support the show: Buymeacoffee.com/sttatf
Buy Merch: Jabryden.printify.me
 
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzIXhRcUvPPAzpCL-_a9N4w
 
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/Rebeccacassellsbooks
TikTok: @rebeccacassellsauthor
 
Sponsor 2: Martin Kearns: 
https://www.readkearns.com
 
IG: @readkearns
 
Sponsor 3: 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

An author panel discussion on world building

We are joined by authors Trinity Cunningham, Richard C White, Damien Francis, SR Stacy, Jesse James Fain, and David Cornford to discuss all things world-building. And yes, the topic of maps comes up.
 
Guest info:
 
Richard White
Web: https://www.richardcwhite.com/rcwwp/ 
X: @Nightwolfwriter
FB: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorRichardCWhite/
 
SR Stacy
X: @secretcoran
Facebook: Secret Stacy
Instagram: @secretcoranstacy
website: www.srstacy.com
 
Jesse James Fain
Jesse James Fain/Tyrus Drake
IG:@JesseJamesFain
X:@JesseJamesBooks
Tiktok:@outlawauthor
Substack: Jesse James Fain
Web: outlawauthor.com
 
David Cornford
Web: www.davidcornford.com
Goodreads: David-Cornford
Substack: Davidcornford.substack.com
IG: @Davidcornfordauthor
FB: @Davidcornford
X: @dcornfordauthor
Bluesky: @Davidcornford
 
Damien Francis
IG: @Damienfrancisauthor
X: @DamienfrncisA1
 
Trinity Cunningham
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/trinitycun?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=60d2ee74-e0e3-4abf-a453-fda0c85f36f9
 
Contact the show: thetrueandthefictional@gmail.com
Support the show: Buymeacoffee.com/sttatf
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzIXhRcUvPPAzpCL-_a9N4w
 
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/Rebeccacassellsbooks
TikTok: @rebeccacassellsauthor
 
Sponsor 2: Martin Kearns: 
https://www.readkearns.com
 
IG: @readkearns
 
Sponsor 3: 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
 
Contact the show: thetrueandthefictional@gmail.com
Support the show: Buymeacoffee.com/sttatf
Buy Merch: Jabryden.printify.me
 
Follow us on the socials:
FB: Facebook.com/storiesthetrueandthefictional
IG: @stories_podcast
X: @stories_ttatf
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzIXhRcUvPPAzpCL-_a9N4w
 
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/Rebeccacassellsbooks
TikTok: @rebeccacassellsauthor
 
Sponsor 2: Martin Kearns: 
https://www.readkearns.com
 
IG: @readkearns
 
Sponsor 3: 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

A yarn with Liam Porter - YA Fantasy and Steampunk Author

YA Fantasy and Steampunk author, Liam Porter, joins us for a yarn about his debut novel, Artful Young Rogues.
Liam’s website: Authorliamporter.com.au
 
Contact the show: thetrueandthefictional@gmail.com
Support the show: Buymeacoffee.com/sttatf
Buy Merch: Jabryden.printify.me
 
Follow us on the socials:
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzIXhRcUvPPAzpCL-_a9N4w
 
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/Rebeccacassellsbooks
TikTok: @rebeccacassellsauthor
 
Sponsor 2: Martin Kearns: 
https://www.readkearns.com
 
IG: @readkearns
 
Sponsor 3: 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

A yarn with Janelle Schiecke (Horror author)

Indie author Janelle Schiecke is back for a chat about her latest book, Spider. 
 
Grab a copy of Spider: https://amzn.asia/d/03w0fTMx
 
Contact the show: thetrueandthefictional@gmail.com
Support the show: Buymeacoffee.com/sttatf
Buy Merch: Jabryden.printify.me
 
Follow us on the socials:
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IG: @stories_podcast
X: @stories_ttatf
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzIXhRcUvPPAzpCL-_a9N4w
 
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/Rebeccacassellsbooks
TikTok: @rebeccacassellsauthor
 
Sponsor 2: Martin Kearns: 
https://www.readkearns.com
 
IG: @readkearns
 
Sponsor 3: 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