Sci-Fi, BookTok & the Story Behind the Stories with Author Adam Fincke!

In this episode of Lady Belk Reads, I’m sitting down with Author Adam Fincke for a conversation that takes us beyond the page and into the mind of a sci-fi writer!

Adam shares how his journey into writing began, the inspiration behind his science-fiction books, and what draws him to creating stories in a genre where the possibilities are practically endless. 📚🌌

We also dive into BookTok and the online book community—including what Adam would love to see MORE of from readers, creators, and authors in the space. 👀 From discovering new stories to giving different genres and voices their moment to shine, we talk about what makes the book community so powerful…and where there’s still room to grow.

✨ In this episode, we talk about:

• 🚀 Adam’s sci-fi books and the worlds he’s created
• ✍️ How he first got started as a writer
• 💡 Where his ideas and inspiration come from
• 📱 What he’d love to see more of on BookTok
• 📚 The author experience and connecting with readers
• 👀 And plenty more along the way!

Whether you’re a sci-fi reader, aspiring author, BookTok creator, or just someone who loves hearing the story behind the storyteller, this conversation is for you.

🎙️ Grab your headphones, add another book (or two 👀) to that never-ending TBR, and come hang out with us!

Welcome back to Lady Belk Reads—where authors tell their stories, readers speak their minds, and the TBR never stops growing. 💜📚

🎙️ She survived a heart attack. She was hit by a car. And somehow... she never gave up on her dream of becoming an author.

This week on the Lady Belk Reads Podcast, I'm joined by the incredible Jennifer Cyphers for a conversation that proves the most powerful stories aren't always the ones found in books—they're the ones people live through.

Jennifer shares the inspiring journey behind her books, the life-altering challenges she's faced, including surviving a heart attack and being struck by a car, and how those experiences shaped her as both a person and a writer. We talk about perseverance, finding hope through unimaginable setbacks, and what it truly means to keep moving forward when life refuses to go according to plan.

If you love hearing the stories behind the stories, this episode is one you won't want to miss. It's honest, emotional, inspiring, and a beautiful reminder that even life's hardest chapters can lead to something extraordinary.

🎧 Tune in now to hear Jennifer's remarkable journey and discover the heart behind the books she's written.

✨ If this episode inspires you, be sure to follow the Lady Belk Reads Podcast, leave a review, and share it with someone who could use a reminder that resilience can create something truly beautiful.

🎙️ Can independent authors survive in the age of AI? And somehow... we also ended up talking about dogs. 🐶📚

In this episode of the Lady Belk Reads Podcast, I'm joined by indie author Jeanne Renee for an honest, heartfelt, and laughter-filled conversation about the realities of being an independent author today.

We dive into her two incredible books, the opportunities and challenges AI is bringing to the publishing world, the passion it takes to keep creating, and why authentic storytelling will always matter. Along the way, we swap stories about our dogs, share plenty of laughs, and pull back the curtain on what life is really like behind the scenes as indie authors.

Whether you're an aspiring writer, an avid reader, or just curious about the future of books, this episode is packed with insight, encouragement, and genuine conversation.

🎧 Grab your favorite drink, get comfy, and join us for a candid chat about books, creativity, technology, and the people—and pups—that inspire us every day.

✨ If you enjoy the episode, be sure to follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with a fellow book lover!