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EPISODE · Apr 3, 2026 · 1H 21M

From Grimdark to Comedy: Indie Spotlight Across Books, Games & Music | Spotlight Chewing Episode 9

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In this episode of Spotlight Chewing, we return to what we love most, shining a light on indie creators pushing boundaries across books, games, and music.Joined by authors Thomas J. Devens (The Scroungers) and Alex (Carpentry in the Elven Forest), we dive into a wide-ranging conversation covering everything from gritty fantasy and cosmic horror to lighthearted comedy adventures and sci-fi found-family stories.We highlight a massive list of indie reads including:Time travel thrillers like One WayDark dystopian standouts like Birthday TreatBrutal fantasy epics like Kings of ParadiseSpace-faring adventures like ResiduumAnd unforgettable indie horror like Negative SpaceAlong the way, we talk about:Writing vs. reading as indie authorsThe evolution of fantasy trends (grimdark vs. cozy vs. romantasy)DIY publishing, zines, and cassette audiobooksIndie bands, games, and creative passion projectsThis is a celebration of creators doing things their own way, raw, unfiltered, and unforgettable.If you're looking for your next read, your next obsession, or just want to explore the indie creative scene, this episode is packed with recommendations you won’t want to miss.Blog post with links: https://pagechewing.com/spotlight-chewing-indie-books-music-games-you-need-to-discover/Send us a message (I'm not able to reply)Support the showPage Chewing BlogPage Chewing ForumFilm Chewing PodcastSpeculative Speculations Podcast Support the podcast via PayPalSupport the show by using our Amazon Affiliate linkJoin Riverside.fm Co-Hosts:JarrodVarsha ChrisJoseCarl D. Albert (author)Thomas J. Devens (author)Alex French (author)Intro and Outro Music by Michael R. Fletcher (2024-Current)

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