The booksbrewsdogs’s Podcast

In this episode Amy and I primarily discuss her debut novel Teleosis : a novel of Trauma and Transformation.  This book explores a series of traumatic events and the emotional fall outs and healing processes  one goes through to overcome.  While we do discuss some heavy topics we still have a lot of fun and laughs.  Watch, like share and read her book (s) ;)  You can follow Amy and her work through her website amywvogel.com or on Instagram  @amywvogel Don't forget to subscribe to our channel keep up with the latest podcast releases. 

Learn more about Indie Author J L Jackola and her variety of spicy romance novels.  J L Jackola is an indie romance author who writes full time and her romance novels span across genres.  While her novels tend to be in a series the majority are stand alone reads with "Easter eggs" if you have read the other books.  We talk not only about her books but about her journey of taking that step to become a full time author.  You can purchase her books on her website  https://jljackolabookshop.com/ or through her TikTok shop or Amazon and KU Keep up with J L Jackola on Instagram @jljackolaauthor Support Books Brews & Dogs  Indie Author Spotlight by hitting the like and subscribe buttons below the video.  You can also help support through purchasing a blind date with a book on our website booksbrewsdogs.com  Every purchase helps us to give back to non-profit animal rescues. 

On this episode of the Indie Author Spotlight I am joined by Fallon Raynes, the author of Dangerous Ledges.  We discuss her books and the roles books can play in helping us heal and build resilience through bonding with characters and so much more.  You can find more information on Fallon Raynes through her website  https://www.fallonraynes.com/  and you can follow her on Instagram @fallonraynesofficial  Don't forget to Share, like, follow, and Subscribe to show your support for the Indie Author Spotlight.  You can also, show your support buy going to booksbrewsdogs.com and buying a blind date with a book to help support non-profit animal rescues. 

This weeks episode of the Indie Author Spotlight features Jaeson Drake.  Join us while we talk about our 7 year DnD campaign, his debut novella and the novel in the works that started it all.  You can find Jaeson Drake on Instagram @jaeson.drake.writer Don't forget to Like, Follow and Share to stay up to date on the newest episodes and show your support.  Check out booksbrewsdogs.com to help support non-profit animal rescues and indie authors.

This week we are highlighting Lauren Ennis and her debut kids novel "A Boy's Best Comrade"  A Boy's Best Comrade is told from the dog's point of view and is the story of a boy and his dog as they navigate a world during war on their own. While the topic is heavy there is plenty of shenanigans.  We also discuss Lauren's transition from writing Screen Plays to writing her debut novel.  Follow Lauren on Facebook ( @laurenennis ) and check out her website laurenennis.com to keep up to date with her and her projects.  To show your support for the Indie Author Spotlight podcast please like, share, comment and/ or subscribe.

In this episode of the Indie Author Spotlight I speak with S D Paine about her debut series Lumens and Daemons, the importance of making consent common language in writing, dogs and how amazing they are and more. Follow her on Instagram @everafterauthor Join her newsletter for the extra goodies @ sdpaineauthor.com To support the Indie Author Spotlight please like, comment, and subscribe. and/or purchase a blind date with a book from our website booksbrewsdogs.com All purchases help us to donate to non-profit animal rescues.

Caroline Corvin joins me in this episode of the Indie Author Spotlight. We discuss her Stellar Riot Christmas series (12 Days of Christian and My Little Drummer Boy are available on Amazon and KU), as well as her Rugby novel Blindsided By You. Perrin and Murphy also make plenty of appearances in this episode and even do their best to steal the show! You can watch the interview on our YouTube channel ( youtube.com/@booksbrewsdogs) Follow Caroline on Instagram! @carloinecorvinauthor Sign up for her newsletter on her website : carloinecorvin.com If you like the Indie Author Spotlight please like, comment, share and subscribe. You can also show your support by purchasing a Blind Date with a Book through our website BooksBrewsdogs.com

Join me while I talk with Angel Nyx about ALL of her projects past and upcoming. Including projects raising funds to assist Veterans that will be out this year and next,   Follow her and try to keep up with all her projects on her social media platforms with her handle @authorangelnyx (Instagram & Facebook)   and find a comprehensive (well, once she has time to update it) list of her works on her website authorangelnyx.com   Don't forget to check out my website booksbrewsdogs.com and pick out a new adventure to help support animal rescues.

Heidi Adams and I talk all about Rose Moon ( book one in her prophecy of light series) and her upcoming novella Crash (releasing on Dec 9, 2025).   We discuss how she finds time to write, where she is at in writing book 2 of the prophecy of light series and so much more!   Follow Heidi on Instagram @hiedi_adams_author Her books are currently available on Amazon and KU.

Haley Snyder discusses the inspirations and traumas that inspired her poetry.     

Welcome to the Indie Author Spotlight by Books Brews & Dogs. This weeks interview is with Inara Gage. We discuss her upcoming release Enlivened Decay (Out 10-7-25), her novella Beauty within the Beast , her duology The Sorenya Chronicles (A Witch's Aura & Aura's Dilemma and her Beautifully Broken series (Bond with the Dark, A Bond with the Blood of Angels, A Bond with the Wrath of Demons (1-3 out now) and A Bond with the Shimmer of Shadows ( in progress). You can learn more about Inara and purchase her books on her website inaragage.com They are cheaper on her website and come signed with Stickers! But if you prefer you can also purchase her novels from her TikTok Shop @inara_gage Or if you really must you can purchase her books through Amazon.com or read them on KU Also don't forget to pick out a book from Booksbrewsdogs.com to help us continue to support animal rescue efforts. If your low on funds you can always show your support by liking, sharing, commenting and subscribing to our this channel and any of our social media channels @booksbrewsdogs

In this weeks episode we sit with author Sienna Gypsy from Australia. We discuss her book series Angels of Fury and discuss how she includes her life in her character development and relationships and what it's like to write with dyslexia. Sienna is a great story teller with an amazing story of her own. You can follow her on Instagram @sienna_gypsy_author Catch her writing sprints with indie author Gigi Myer (check out my interview with Gigi on our YouTube Channel) on Instagram - Mondays, Substack - Wednesdays and TikTok -Fridays Sienna's books are available on Amazon and KU.

Danielle MacMath discusses her journey to becoming a book narrator, give some behind the scenes details of recording and shares a few voices with us.    If you are interested in learning more about her work or hiring her for voice over work check out her website  daniellemacmath.com    

In this episode of the Indie Author Spotlight. I am speaking with author Grace Vice about her book Grudges and Revenge.  We discuss it's morally grey cast as well as the BDSM themes presented in the writing.  We touch base with her work in the Dark Fairytales for the Unloved anthologies and then she brings up Books Brews and Dogs, mission of helping animal rescues before we sign off.   To keep up with Grave Vice you can visit her website  gracevicebooks.com  and follow her on her Instagram profile @gracevicebooks   Grace's books are available on Amazon, KU and in Barnes N Noble.    Don't forget to subscribe to Books Brews & Dogs podcast.   

On this episode of Indie Author Spotlight we are talking with author Johnna Dee.  We discuss her current projects, release dates, and favorite reads.  To watch the full video and catch a sneak peak of the pups coming and going check out our YouTube Channel!  https://www.youtube.com/@BooksBrewsDogs   Upcoming Releases June 2025 Ascelin Series Book 3 Crest of the Forgotten    December2025 Beauty and the Beast - Global Beasts retelling   Projects in the works  Book 3 to the Gorgon Series Cake with a slice of Vengeance Novella Lies Among Gods   Find the links to Johnna Dees Link Tree and where to buy her books below https://linktr.ee/johnnadee https://www.facebook.com/JohnnaDee https://www.tiktok.com/@johnna_dee https://www.instagram.com/johnnadeeb/ https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/23048317.Johnna_Dee https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFst1RnTR7a6if5PFGOKR3Q https://www.amazon.com/stores/Johnna-Dee/author/B0BRW38RD7?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1732111633&sr=8-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=c6e8e371-ecba-40d2-a3d7-323fdef109bb

This was a live recording from 7/3/25. You can find the live video on our YouTube channel  youtube.com/@booksbrewsdogs   This was a live chat session with with indie authors Loren Sorensen, Gigi Meier, Sienna Gypsy, Caroline Corvin and Zee the owner of Tabletop Teas.  In this sessions we introduce ourselves and projects we are currently working on, then move into general discussion about books, life and starting over. 

Meet Amazon best selling author Gigi Meier!  In this interview we talk about her latest series, life and how she works to support other indie authors.  Stay up to date with all things Gigi at  https://www.gigimeier.com/ or find her on social media with the handle @authorgigimeier She goes live every Thursday on Instagram Check out Gigi's podcast Let's Go live available on Spotify    This podcast is brought to you by Books Brews and Dogs.  Books Brews and Dogs is an indie online bookshop with a mission to help rescue animals get the care they need and find a loving home.  Every purchase gives back to animal rescue efforts.  Pick out your next adventure at  https://booksbrewsdogs.com

In this episode I am interviewing Saving South Texas Animal Rescue.  Saving South Texas Animal Rescue is local to Austin and operates throughout Texas but focuses on South Texas.  They are a 501c3 non-profit and operate through a volunteer basis.  If you are interested in adopting, fostering or volunteering you can contact Saving South Texas through email or on their website.  [email protected] Savingsouthtexas.com Stay tuned at the end of this short to see the currently available pups!  

An interview with indie author Loren Sorensen about writing The Reluctant Star (released on 6/5/25) and life as an indie author.  * Contains explicit content such as language and talk of an explicit sex scene in a book* Loren Sorensen's Novellas and short stories: The Reluctant Star The Trouble with Christmas Curse of Obsession "in the Dark Fairytales for the Unloved Anthology"   Where to buy the Reluctant Star and Loren's other works:  Buy direct from the Author here. or  Purchase on Amazon or KU here. To Purchase a Blind Date with a Book from Books Brews and Dogs to support Animal Rescue efforts click here.