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EPISODE · Mar 16, 2025 · 49 MIN

How Shawn Speakman Turned Adversity into Fantasy Gold - Author Interview

from Reeding Between The Lines · host Sara Reed

📚 From Battling Cancer to Building Worlds — Meet Shawn Speakman, the powerhouse behind Grim Oak Press and The Signed Page!After facing down over $200,000 in medical debt, Shawn didn’t just survive—he THRIVED, launching the bestselling anthology Unfettered and transforming his passion for fantasy into a publishing empire.👑 In 2023, he took things next level, partnering with Skybound Entertainment (you know, the legends behind The Walking Dead and Invincible) to publish The King-Killing Queen—a fantasy epic that kicks off the Old World Tales trilogy.🗡️ We sat down for an epic chat about his journey, his love for fantasy, and all the behind-the-scenes magic from @emeraldcitycomiccon.✨ If you love stories of resilience, world-building, and the power of words, this is an episode you don't want to miss!🎧 LISTEN NOW https://shawnspeakman.com/https://www.instagram.com/shawncspeakmanhttps://www.patreon.com/c/ShawnSpeakman/membershiphttps://grimoakpress.com/#PodcastDrop #ShawnSpeakman #FantasyBooks #AuthorLife #GrimOakPress #TheSignedPage #KingKillingQueen #FantasyFiction #BookLovers #EmeraldCityComicCon #IndieAuthor #NewPodcastEpisode

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