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Sep 27, 2026 1 hr 18 min

Author Interview: Anderson W. Frost

from Hot Take Books Hosted by Hot Take Books by Rich and Ryan

Indie author Anderson W. Frost joins Rich and Ryan to talk Thorns, Feathers & Bones, his latest gothic romance novella Montclair, and what's coming next in his world of giants, elves, gods, and men. In the spoiler-free first half, Anderson talks about growing up on Star Trek and Star Wars, the book that gave him the writing bug, why he chose to self-publish, and how a story that came to him in a dream became an 8-book plan: four main novels and four novellas. We also get into his take on magic systems, his hatred of exposition, and how Rich and Ryan have secured their own personal easter egg in an upcoming book. After a big spoiler warning we go fully into the books and discuss toxic relationships, vampires, and try to get some clues as to what will be included in the next Novella. Plus: we're giving away a signed copy of Thorns, Feathers & Bones on TikTok. Like the post, follow @HotTakeBooks and @AndersonWFrost, and tag a friend to enter. Want to support indie authors? Leave a review and spread the word. Keep an eye on Anderson's website for a special edition of Montclair.

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