Welcome to episode 16 of Turn the Page: The Indie Book Podcast. Today, I'm joined by Ira Ribbon, author of The Demon of Elderstay, book one of the New Dark Saga.
Ira is going to be chatting about her debut adult fantasy book, and how Dungeons and Dragons helped to bring her main character to life and inspired her to write his story. She'll also weigh in on the recent Meta AI scandal, and reveal what she's working on next.

Show Notes:

Here are all the links included in this episode.

• • www.iribbonauthor.com
  • www.instagram.com/iribbon.author
  • www.tiktok.com/@iribbon.author

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Welcome to Episode 15 of Turn the Page: The Indie Book Podcast.

In this episode, I chat about some of the things I learned from meeting other indie authors at the London Book Fair, my thoughts on Meta's AI scandal and how it's affecting indie authors and other creators, and as always, share some of the books by indie authors that I've been enjoying recently.

Tune in for all of this, plus find out which indie author will be joining us next week!

Show Notes:

Here are all the links included in this episode.

• ttpindiepodcast@gmail.com
• www.instagram.com/myendlessshelf
• www.youtube.com/@turnthepagepodcast
• www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2025/03/libgen-meta-openai/682093/

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Welcome to Episode 14 of Turn the Page: The Indie Book Podcast.

In this episode, I chat about all sorts of bookish things like big indie fantasy book giveaways, the Indiverse Awards 2025, a new bookish social media platform, and big changes at Amazon that affect books for readers and authors.

I also dive into some of the books I've been reading since our last episode, like Cancer Ships Aquarius by Anyta Sunday and Phantasma by Kaylie Smith, before sharing some of the indie reads I'm most looking forward to.

Tune in for all of this, plus find out about a new bookish video game coming out next month!

Show Notes:

I did experience a little microphone trouble this episode, so apologies for any sound inconsistencies.

Here are all the links included in this episode.

• ttpindiepodcast@gmail.com
• stuffwithfantasy.com
• indieverseawards.com
• tomebooks.com
• kaymweston.com

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Welcome to episode 13 of Turn the Page: The Indie Book Podcast.
In this episode, Kay is joined by Shana Frost, author of romantic suspense novels including the Aileen and Callan Murder Mystery series.
Shana shares her journey from being a management accountant in India to writing gripping mysteries set in Glasgow and the Scottish Highlands.
​Tune in to hear about her creative process, why diversity and found family themes resonate in her work, and her love for blending suspense with romance.
Plus, Shana shares an update on what she's working on right now, which of her characters she'd love to take on a romantic weekend away, and her top 3 indie author recommendations.

Show Notes:

Here are all the links included in this episode.

• ttpindiepodcast@gmail.com
• shanafrost.com
• instagram.com/shanafrostauthor
• allianceindependentauthors.org

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Welcome to Episode 12 of Turn The Page: The Indie Book Podcast!

In this episode, Kay dives into her recent winter reads, including a review of 'Oak King Holly King' by Sebastian Nothwell, and 'The Bear and the Rose' by E.K. Larson Burnett.

Kay also gives a quick update on her 2025 reading & writing goals, podcast plans, and shares some of her highly anticipated indie books. Plus, she discovers a new online bookstore featuring only indie books.

Tune in for all of this, and find out which indie author will be joining Kay next week to chat about their romantic murder mystery books.

SHOW NOTES:

Here are all the links included in this episode.

• ttpindiepodcast@gmail.com
• allianceindependentauthors.org/bookstore

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It's time for Episode 11 of Turn the Page: The Indie Book Podcast with your host, Kay!

Today, I’m joined by the fabulous E.V. Belknap, author of the paranormal fantasy novels The Tenfold Tenants and Stake Around and Find Out.

In this episode, we’ll be chatting about:

• The inspiration behind E.V.’s quirky and loveable characters, including a coffee-fuelled villain-turned-caretaker and a wannabe vampire.
• E.V's writing process, balancing creativity with work & parenting, and the challenges (and triumphs) of bringing indie books to life.
• Why found family is such an important theme in E.V's stories.

Plus, peek into E.V's next project, and get three indie book recommendations to add to your TBR.

If you love your fantasy with humour, heart, and a touch of the unexpected, tune in now!

(Please note: We experienced some minor connectivity issues towards the end of the episode. Apologies for any blips in sound quality.)

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Show Notes:

Here are all the links included in this episode.

• instagram.com/evbelknap
• tiktok.com/@evbelknap
• linktr.ee/evbelknap

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Welcome to Episode 10 of Turn the Page: The Indie Book Podcast! Join us for a festive indie book wrap-up for 2024.

I'll chat about my top indie book picks of the year, the books I'm looking forward to in 2025, and my usual monthly reading wrap-up.

We'll also dive into reading goals for next year and some exciting reading challenges you might enjoy.

Plus, I'll review my first Butterfly Book Box, share some awesome bookish Christmas gifts, and tease next week's special indie author guest.

Subscribe and stay tuned!

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This week, I’m thrilled to be joined by the wonderful Sebastian Nothwell, author of queer historical and fantasy romances including Oak King Holly King, Tales from Blackthorn Briar, and, most recently, Fiorenzo.
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In this episode, we’ll dive into:
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• Sebastian’s writing inspiration and how he creates believable, award-nominated historical settings despite not being the biggest fan of world-building.

• What drew him to writing historical fiction, and the first question he asks when approaching any historical setting.
• The Right Here, Write Queer podcast - what it's all about and where to tune in!
• A sneak peek into what he's working on at the moment

​Plus, lots more, including Sebastian's 3 indie book recommendations to add to your TBR.

So, if you like your books with a healthy dose of hurt/comfort, catharsis, and queer themes and characters, tune in now!

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Show Notes:

Here are all the links included in this episode.

• sebastiannothwell.com
• patreon.com/sebastiannothwell
• Right Here, Write Queer Podcast on Spotify

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