Welcome to episode 18 of Turn the Page: The Indie Book Podcast. In this episode, I’m joined by cosy fantasy author R.K. Ashwick, creator of the Lutesong Series and the Side Quest Row trilogy. Her books blend found family and hurt-comfort with high and low-stakes magical plot lines — think rival potioneers forced to work together, bards with haunted lutes, and multi-POV cosy fantasy stories wrapped in comfort and danger.
Tune in to hear R.K. Ashwick chat about:

• How she found her way into cosy fantasy
• How she balances high-stakes plots with comforting themes
• The inspirations behind her characters and storylines
• Her top cosy fantasy recommendations by indie authors
• What’s next after completing not one, but two trilogies this year
• & lots more.

If you love cosy fantasy worlds with heart, humour, and heaps of magic, you won’t want to miss this episode.
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Don't forget to like, subscribe, and check out the show notes for links to R.K. Ashwick's books, website and social media!

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Here are all the links included in this episode:

• www.rkashwick.com
• R.K. Ashwick's Newsletter
• www.instagram.com/rkashwickbooks/
• www.tiktok.com/@rkashwickbooks
• Right Here, Write Queer Podcast
• ko-fi.com/turnthepage

Here are all the books mentioned in this episode:

• A Rival Most Vial by R.K. Ashwick
• A Captured Cauldron by R.K. Ashwick
• The Stray Spirit by R.K. Ashwick
• The Spirit Well by R.K. Ashwick
• The Spirit's Curse by R.K. Ashwick
• Kit & Basie by Tess Carletta
• Phantom and Rook by Noah Hawthorne
• Call Forth the Moonlight by Z.M. Celestaire

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Welcome to Episode 17 of Turn the Page: The Indie Book Podcast!
The podcast is back and better than ever after a short break, and this episode is jam-packed with indie book goodness!
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- Find out why recent changes at Amazon could impact your indie book purchasing.
- Discover my latest indie reads, from cozy fantasy escapes to steamy paranormal romances and fae fantasy adventures.
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- Don't miss the reveal of our next incredible indie author guest (you won’t want to miss this one!).
Plus, I unbox a fantastic book box from one of our past indie author guests and spotlight the newest indie gems added to my TBR.
Featuring books by R.K. Ashwick, Josie Jaffrey, Alice Winters, Eliot Grayson, Tess Carletta, and more.

Show Notes:

Here are all the links included in this episode.

• www.kaymweston.com
• ttpindiepodcast@gmail.com
• www.instagram.com/myendlessshelf
• www.youtube.com/@turnthepagepodcast
• www.silversunbooks.com
• www.josiejaffrey.com
• www.indieverseawards.com

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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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