The Podcast Has No Name

What started as a simple podcast turned into pure chaos, hilarious tangents, author confessions, and exciting updates for the months ahead. From bookstore launches and upcoming tours to sleep deprivation, editing struggles, and “authors are people too” moments, this finale has it all. 😂We’re pressing pause for the summer while the book tours begin, but don’t worry… this isn’t goodbye. More stories, more guests, and more behind-the-scenes author madness are coming soon.Thank you for hanging out with us this season. See you all in the fall! 💙#PodcastSeasonFinale #AuthorLife #BookTour #IndieAuthors #WritingCommunity #FantasyBooks #PodcastClips

Three authors walk into a podcast with no name and somehow end up dropping real gems about the indie publishing game.In this episode, Michael Chatfield and Andrew Givler sit down with entrepreneur, gamer, and author Cole Rider for a wide-ranging conversation that goes way deeper than anyone planned. They kick things off debating the existence of "watery water," then dive headfirst into what it actually takes to build a career as an indie fiction author.In this episode:Cole's journey from competitive World of Warcraft player to pro blogger and why he walked out of journalism school after one classWhy most fiction authors aren't running video ads (and whether that's a massive missed opportunity)The real debate: one killer series with heavy marketing vs. massive volume across many seriesWhat Cole learned investing in an immersive audiobook and whether it was worth itWriter's block, dictation, rough drafts, and the unglamorous truth about the writing lifeWhy making friends in your industry might be the most underrated growth strategy of allWhether you're a reader curious about the authors behind your favorite books, or a writer trying to figure out how this whole indie publishing thing works — this one's for you.🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode of authors just being honest about the craft.#IndieAuthor #LitRPG #WritingPodcast #MeetTheAuthor #ProgressionFantasy

Three authors walk into a podcast with no name and somehow end up dropping real gems about the indie publishing game.In this episode, Michael Chatfield and Andrew Givler sit down with entrepreneur, gamer, and author Cole Rider for a wide-ranging conversation that goes way deeper than anyone planned. They kick things off debating the existence of "watery water," then dive headfirst into what it actually takes to build a career as an indie fiction author.In this episode:Cole's journey from competitive World of Warcraft player to pro blogger and why he walked out of journalism school after one classWhy most fiction authors aren't running video ads (and whether that's a massive missed opportunity)The real debate: one killer series with heavy marketing vs. massive volume across many seriesWhat Cole learned investing in an immersive audiobook and whether it was worth itWriter's block, dictation, rough drafts, and the unglamorous truth about the writing lifeWhy making friends in your industry might be the most underrated growth strategy of allWhether you're a reader curious about the authors behind your favorite books, or a writer trying to figure out how this whole indie publishing thing works, this one's for you.🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode of authors just being honest about the craft.#IndieAuthor #LitRPG #WritingPodcast #MeetTheAuthor #ProgressionFantasy

PART TWO IS HERE!From DragonCon memories and WorldCon plans to writing struggles, frame narratives, fantasy books, and the realities of being an author, this episode dives deep into the creative minds behind the stories we love. 📚⚔️The conversations get even more hilarious, insightful, and chaotic in Part 2 as the guys talk conventions, editing nightmares, storytelling tricks, fantasy classics, romance trends, pen names, and the pressure of writing unforgettable worlds.If you love fantasy, LitRPG, writing discussions, or just listening to authors nerd out together… this episode is for you. 🔥#Podcast #FantasyBooks #LitRPG #DragonCon #WorldCon #AuthorLife #WritingCommunity

Welcome to the podcast that has no name, where indie authors hang out, overthink storytelling, and accidentally turn writing advice into chaos and comedy.In this Part 1 episode, Andrew Givler, Michael Chatfield, and Z.B Big Dog Steele dive deep into the reality of being an author today, from writing and editing struggles, to worldbuilding, pacing, and what actually makes a story work.We talk about:Why “simple writing” is harder than it looksThe difference between dev edits, line edits, and real feedbackWriting vs. over-writing (and why brevity is a superpower)Solo Leveling, anime storytelling, and “aura farming” in fictionWhy pacing is the real magic trick in storytellingWhat it actually means to stay “hungry” as a writerIt’s unfiltered, honest, and a little chaotic, just how writers talk when no one is trying to be perfect.Enjoy Part 1.#WritingPodcast #IndieAuthors #FantasyWriting #StorytellingCraft #AmWriting

Part 2 gets even more real and a lot more chaotic 😂In this episode, Hunter Mythos shares the full story behind the Mustang obsession, life after the Marines, financial ups and downs, and the moment everything changed.What starts as a funny story about cars turns into a deep, honest conversation about failure, growth, creativity, and what it really takes to rebuild your life (and career).💡 In this episode:- The very real Mustang story (and Marine stereotypes 👀)- Losing money, relationships, and starting over- From rock bottom jobs to landing a publishing deal- Why doing less might actually change your life- Letting go of ego, pressure, and burnout- Finding a healthier “fuel” for creativity- Balancing art vs business as an author- Rediscovering your voice and passionThis is the side of success people don’t usually talk about.. the messy middle, the lessons, and the reset.🎧 If you're a creator, writer, or just figuring life out… this one will hit. #PodcastEpisode #AuthorJourney #LifeLessons #CreativeBurnout #WritersLife

Welcome to the podcast with no name! Because apparently, naming things is harder than writing books 😂In this episode, we’re joined by author Hunter Mythos alongside co-host Andrew Gibbler, diving into a chaotic, hilarious, and surprisingly deep conversation about writing, creativity, burnout, and life as an author.From wild travel stories in Colombia to the realities of publishing multiple books, this episode pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to succeed (and survive) in the writing world.💡 What we talk about:- The pressure of writing fast vs writing well- Burnout and why slowing down might actually make you more successful- Finding your “writing style” (word count vs vibes 👀)- Behind-the-scenes of publishing multiple books- Travel, nomad life, and creative inspiration- Why chasing “the sauce” can make you lose itExpect laughs, honest takes, and a whole lot of chaos.🎧 Whether you're a writer, reader, or just love unfiltered conversations, this one’s for you. #AuthorLife #WritingCommunity #PodcastClips #CreativeProcess #BurnoutRecovery

We finally did it. No name for the podcast yet, but we've got four authors, three countries, and somehow nobody could agree on anything except that writing is slowly destroying all of us.JM Clarke and Andy Peloquin joined me and Andrew this week and it went exactly as unhinged as you'd expect. We got into burning 800,000 words to the ground and starting over, dictating yourself off a cliff at 70,000 words, whether Harry Potter is secretly the mother of progression fantasy, Homer basically running a Patreon in ancient Greece, and the neurologist who told JM "yeah don't do that" after three years of four hours sleep and pure chaos energy.Andy also showed up halfway through like he just wandered in from another conversation. Which he kind of did. And it was perfect.Somehow we go from burnout and existential dread to Jim Butcher accidentally outlining an entire fantasy series in college to death in a heartbeat. Classic.Oh and Andrew forgot it was on his calendar. Had to run and get coffee mid-setup. We started without him. No regrets.No outline. No rails. Honestly the only way to do this.If you want updates on the podcast and the books, comment 'newsletter' and I'll get you added to the list.#AuthorPodcast #FantasyAuthors #LitRPG #ProgressionFantasy #WritingCommunity #BehindTheBook #MarkOfTheFool #Darkblade

Part 1: We finally did it. No name for the podcast yet, but we've got four authors, three countries, and somehow nobody could agree on anything except that writing is slowly destroying all of us.JM Clarke and Andy Peloquin joined me and Andrew this week and it went exactly as unhinged as you'd expect. We got into burning 800,000 words to the ground and starting over, dictating yourself off a cliff at 70,000 words, whether Harry Potter is secretly the mother of progression fantasy, Homer basically running a Patreon in ancient Greece, and the neurologist who told JM "yeah don't do that" after three years of four hours sleep and pure chaos energy.Andy also showed up halfway through like he just wandered in from another conversation. Which he kind of did. And it was perfect.Somehow we go from burnout and existential dread to Jim Butcher accidentally outlining an entire fantasy series in college to death in a heartbeat. Classic.Oh and Andrew forgot it was on his calendar. Had to run and get coffee mid-setup. We started without him. No regrets.No outline. No rails. Honestly the only way to do this.If you want updates on the podcast and the books, comment 'newsletter' and I'll get you added to the list.#AuthorPodcast #FantasyAuthors #LitRPG #ProgressionFantasy #WritingCommunity #BehindTheBook #MarkOfTheFool #Darkblade

Haylock joined us from Australia at an ungodly hour and his five year old spent the last ten minutes spinning his chair on camera. Perfect ending honestly.We got into the two laptop writing setup that somehow still leads to distraction, why three star reviews hurt more than one stars, the science behind books literally making your muscles flex as you read, and accidentally plotted the entire apocalyptic ending to Heretical Fishing live on air.Also Andrew has a betta fish named Prisoner 411 who lives in isolation on his desk and stares at him while he writes. That's just a fact now.If you want updates on the podcast and our books, comment 'newsletter' and I'll add you to the list.#AuthorPodcast #FantasyAuthors #LitRPG #ProgressionFantasy #WritingCommunity #BehindTheBook #IndieAuthor

Haylock joined us from Australia at an ungodly hour and his five year old spent the last ten minutes spinning his chair on camera. Perfect ending honestly.We got into the two laptop writing setup that somehow still leads to distraction, why three star reviews hurt more than one stars, the science behind books literally making your muscles flex as you read, and accidentally plotted the entire apocalyptic ending to Heretical Fishing live on air.Also Andrew has a betta fish named Prisoner 411 who lives in isolation on his desk and stares at him while he writes. That's just a fact now.If you want updates on the podcast and our books, comment 'newsletter' and I'll add you to the list.#AuthorPodcast #FantasyAuthors #LitRPG #ProgressionFantasy #WritingCommunity #BehindTheBook #IndieAuthor

Me and Andrew finally started the podcast, and Brian spent the first 10 minutes muted while we just roasted him live. We got into everything. Andrew finally telling the full story of how Brian spent an entire convention thinking he was a failed YouTuber with 5k subs (he had 1.4 million), our legendary 14-hour Vegas drinking session where I was secretly getting quadruple pours all night, AI being completely useless for anything creative, writing entire series drunk, and the absolute out-of-body experience of editing your own old work years later.Somehow we go from heartfelt to unhinged in under five minutes.Brian also somehow made a character named after Andrew a massive dork as his way of "making it up to him." Classic.Three authors, three countries, and Brian couldn't speak for the first ten minutes. Honestly the best way to start.If you want updates on the books and the upcoming podcast, comment ‘newsletter’ and I’ll add you to the list.#AuthorPodcast#FantasyAuthors#LitRPG#ProgressionFantasy#MilitarySciFi#WritingCommunity #BehindTheBook

Me and Andrew finally started the podcast, and Brian spent the first 10 minutes muted while we just roasted him live. We got into everything. Andrew finally telling the full story of how Brian spent an entire convention thinking he was a failed YouTuber with 5k subs (he had 1.4 million), our legendary 14-hour Vegas drinking session where I was secretly getting quadruple pours all night, AI being completely useless for anything creative, writing entire series drunk, and the absolute out-of-body experience of editing your own old work years later.Somehow we go from heartfelt to unhinged in under five minutes.Brian also somehow made a character named after Andrew a massive dork as his way of "making it up to him." Classic.Three authors, three countries, and Brian couldn't speak for the first ten minutes. Honestly the best way to start.If you want updates on the books and the upcoming podcast, comment ‘newsletter’ and I’ll add you to the list.#AuthorPodcast#FantasyAuthors#LitRPG#ProgressionFantasy#MilitarySciFi#WritingCommunity #BehindTheBook