Turn the Page - The Indie Book Podcast

Welcome to episode 18 of Turn the Page: The Indie Book Podcast. In this episode, I’m joined by cosy fantasy author R.K. Ashwick, creator of the Lutesong Series and the Side Quest Row trilogy. Her books blend found family and hurt-comfort with high and low-stakes magical plot lines — think rival potioneers forced to work together, bards with haunted lutes, and multi-POV cosy fantasy stories wrapped in comfort and danger.Tune in to hear R.K. Ashwick chat about:How she found her way into cosy fantasyHow she balances high-stakes plots with comforting themesThe inspirations behind her characters and storylinesHer top cosy fantasy recommendations by indie authorsWhat’s next after completing not one, but two trilogies this year& lots more.If you love cosy fantasy worlds with heart, humour, and heaps of magic, you won’t want to miss this episode.​Don't forget to like, subscribe, and check out the show notes for links to R.K. Ashwick's books, website and social media!----Here are all the links included in this episode:www.rkashwick.comR.K. Ashwick's Newsletterwww.instagram.com/rkashwickbooks/www.tiktok.com/@rkashwickbooksRight Here, Write Queer Podcastko-fi.com/turnthepageHere are all the books mentioned in this episode: A Rival Most Vial by R.K. AshwickA Captured Cauldron by R.K. AshwickThe Stray Spirit by R.K. AshwickThe Spirit Well by R.K. AshwickThe Spirit's Curse by R.K. AshwickKit & Basie by Tess CarlettaPhantom and Rook by Noah HawthorneCall Forth the Moonlight by Z.M. Celestaire​Music Credit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SigmaMusicArt⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Welcome to Episode 17 of Turn the Page: The Indie Book Podcast!The podcast is back and better than ever after a short break, and this episode is jam-packed with indie book goodness!​- Find out why recent changes at Amazon could impact your indie book purchasing.- Discover my latest indie reads, from cozy fantasy escapes to steamy paranormal romances and fae fantasy adventures.​- Don't miss the reveal of our next incredible indie author guest (you won’t want to miss this one!).Plus, I unbox a fantastic book box from one of our past indie author guests and spotlight the newest indie gems added to my TBR.Featuring books by R.K. Ashwick, Josie Jaffrey, Alice Winters, Eliot Grayson, Tess Carletta, and more.Show Notes: Here are all the links included in this episode.www.kaymweston.comttpindiepodcast@gmail.comwww.instagram.com/myendlessshelfwww.youtube.com/@turnthepagepodcastwww.silversunbooks.comwww.josiejaffrey.comwww.indieverseawards.com​​Music Credit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SigmaMusicArt⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​💬 Enjoyed this episode? Rate & review to help others find the show!☕ Support the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/turnthepage🎧 Subscribe on your favorite platform + YouTube

Welcome to episode 16 of Turn the Page: The Indie Book Podcast. Today, I'm joined by Ira Ribbon, author of The Demon of Elderstay, book one of the New Dark Saga. Ira is going to be chatting about her debut adult fantasy book, and how Dungeons and Dragons helped to bring her main character to life and inspired her to write his story. She'll also weigh in on the recent Meta AI scandal, and reveal what she's working on next. Show Notes:Here are all the links included in this episode.www.iribbonauthor.comwww.instagram.com/iribbon.authorwww.tiktok.com/@iribbon.author​Music Credit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SigmaMusicArt⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Welcome to Episode 15 of Turn the Page: The Indie Book Podcast. In this episode, I chat about some of the things I learned from meeting other indie authors at the London Book Fair, my thoughts on Meta's AI scandal and how it's affecting indie authors and other creators, and as always, share some of the books by indie authors that I've been enjoying recently. Tune in for all of this, plus find out which indie author will be joining us next week!Show Notes:Here are all the links included in this [email protected]/myendlessshelfwww.youtube.com/@turnthepagepodcastwww.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2025/03/libgen-meta-openai/682093/​Music Credit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SigmaMusicArt⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Welcome to Episode 14 of Turn the Page: The Indie Book Podcast. In this episode, I chat about all sorts of bookish things like big indie fantasy book giveaways, the Indiverse Awards 2025, a new bookish social media platform, and big changes at Amazon that affect books for readers and authors. I also dive into some of the books I've been reading since our last episode, like Cancer Ships Aquarius by Anyta Sunday and Phantasma by Kaylie Smith, before sharing some of the indie reads I'm most looking forward to. Tune in for all of this, plus find out about a new bookish video game coming out next month! Show Notes:I did experience a little microphone trouble this episode, so apologies for any sound inconsistencies. Here are all the links included in this episode. [email protected] stuffwithfantasy.com indieverseawards.com tomebooks.com kaymweston.com​Music Credit:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SigmaMusicArt⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Welcome to episode 13 of Turn the Page: The Indie Book Podcast. In this episode, Kay is joined by Shana Frost, author of romantic suspense novels including the Aileen and Callan Murder Mystery series. Shana shares her journey from being a management accountant in India to writing gripping mysteries set in Glasgow and the Scottish Highlands.​Tune in to hear about her creative process, why diversity and found family themes resonate in her work, and her love for blending suspense with romance.Plus, Shana shares an update on what she's working on right now, which of her characters she'd love to take on a romantic weekend away, and her top 3 indie author recommendations.  Show Notes: Here are all the links included in this episode. [email protected] shanafrost.com instagram.com/shanafrostauthor allianceindependentauthors.org ​ Music Credit:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SigmaMusicArt⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Welcome to Episode 12 of Turn The Page: The Indie Book Podcast! In this episode, Kay dives into her recent winter reads, including a review of 'Oak King Holly King' by Sebastian Nothwell, and 'The Bear and the Rose' by E.K. Larson Burnett. Kay also gives a quick update on her 2025 reading & writing goals, podcast plans, and shares some of her highly anticipated indie books. Plus, she discovers a new online bookstore featuring only indie books. Tune in for all of this, and find out which indie author will be joining Kay next week to chat about their romantic murder mystery books. SHOW NOTES: Here are all the links included in this episode. [email protected] allianceindependentauthors.org/bookstore ​Music Credit:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SigmaMusicArt⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

It's time for Episode 11 of Turn the Page: The Indie Book Podcast with your host, Kay! Today, I’m joined by the fabulous E.V. Belknap, author of the paranormal fantasy novels The Tenfold Tenants and Stake Around and Find Out. In this episode, we’ll be chatting about: The inspiration behind E.V.’s quirky and loveable characters, including a coffee-fuelled villain-turned-caretaker and a wannabe vampire. E.V's writing process, balancing creativity with work & parenting, and the challenges (and triumphs) of bringing indie books to life. Why found family is such an important theme in E.V's stories. Plus, peek into E.V's next project, and get three indie book recommendations to add to your TBR. If you love your fantasy with humour, heart, and a touch of the unexpected, tune in now! (Please note: We experienced some minor connectivity issues towards the end of the episode. Apologies for any blips in sound quality.) --- Show Notes: Here are all the links included in this episode. instagram.com/evbelknap tiktok.com/@evbelknap linktr.ee/evbelknap Music Credit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SigmaMusicArt⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Welcome to Episode 10 of Turn the Page: The Indie Book Podcast! Join us for a festive indie book wrap-up for 2024. I'll chat about my top indie book picks of the year, the books I'm looking forward to in 2025, and my usual monthly reading wrap-up. We'll also dive into reading goals for next year and some exciting reading challenges you might enjoy. Plus, I'll review my first Butterfly Book Box, share some awesome bookish Christmas gifts, and tease next week's special indie author guest. Subscribe and stay tuned! Music Credit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SigmaMusicArt⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

This week, I’m thrilled to be joined by the wonderful Sebastian Nothwell, author of queer historical and fantasy romances including Oak King Holly King, Tales from Blackthorn Briar, and, most recently, Fiorenzo. ​In this episode, we’ll dive into:​ Sebastian’s writing inspiration and how he creates believable, award-nominated historical settings despite not being the biggest fan of world-building. What drew him to writing historical fiction, and the first question he asks when approaching any historical setting. The Right Here, Write Queer podcast - what it's all about and where to tune in! A sneak peek into what he's working on at the moment ​Plus, lots more, including Sebastian's 3 indie book recommendations to add to your TBR.  So, if you like your books with a healthy dose of hurt/comfort, catharsis, and queer themes and characters, tune in now! ---- Show Notes: Here are all the links included in this episode. sebastiannothwell.com patreon.com/sebastiannothwell Right Here, Write Queer Podcast on Spotify Music Credit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SigmaMusicArt⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Welcome to Episode Eight of Turn the Page: The Indie Book Podcast! In this jam-packed episode, Kay discusses the release of her first book 'Spellbound,' shares bookish highlights from a recent trip to York, and digs into an exciting indie book haul. Plus, find out about some amazing online indie bookstores and book boxes, get reading recommendations, and find out which indie author will be coming along to chat about their books next week! Tune in for all of this and more! Music Credit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SigmaMusicArt⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Welcome to Episode Seven of Turn the Page: The Indie Book Podcast, with your host, Kay! After a longer than intended hiatus, we’re back with a special episode to catch you up on everything from new projects to exciting events coming up in the indie book world.In this episode, I’ll be sharing: How playing D&D has helped boost my creativity and got me through some difficult times. Updates on my debut short story collection, set to release this Halloween! Indie pub news, including my thoughts on digital book ownership and bookstores.  A recap of the recent Self-Publishing Advice Conference and a look forward to the Indieverse Awards voting period. Plus, new book recs, plans for future guest interviews, and an upcoming bookish trip to York! ​​Tune in for all this and more! ------- Show Notes: Here are all the links included in this episode. ⁠⁠⁠www.kaymweston.com/turnthepage⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ttpindiepodcast[at]gmail[dot]com www.indieverseawards.com Music Credit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SigmaMusicArt⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Welcome to Episode Six of Turn the Page: The Indie Book Podcast with your host, Kay! We have a jam-packed episode for all you indie book lovers this month, chatting about things like: Do you hear voices in your head when you read? How to read free indie books (while supporting indie authors). A monthly reading update as Kay delves into the world of Kindle Unlimited romance. The latest on what Kay is working on and the release date for her upcoming short story collection. Tune in for all this and more! Show Notes:​ Here are all the links included in this episode. ⁠⁠⁠www.kaymweston.com/turnthepage⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​ ttpindiepodcast[at]gmail[dot]com www.shanafrost.com www.booksirens.com Music Credit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SigmaMusicArt⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Dive into Episode Five of Turn the Page: The Indie Book Podcast with your host, Kay! This week, we're celebrating #IndiePride with a roundup of cosy, queer fantasy books. Plus, have your say on the future of the podcast, and discover even more must-read LGBTQ+ indie gems, thanks to recommendations from the Book Lounge Facebook group.​Love queer books by indie authors? Tune in and grow your TBR! Show Notes:​ Here are the links included in this episode. ⁠⁠www.kaymweston.com/turnthepage⁠⁠⁠⁠​ ttpindiepodcast[at]gmail[dot]com ⁠⁠⁠⁠Turn the Page on Spotify⁠⁠ Music Credit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SigmaMusicArt⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sup3rrr⁠

Join host Kay for episode four of Turn the Page: The Indie Book Podcast as she looks ahead to Pride Month, takes a bookshop crawl through Manchester, chats with indie author, Josie Jaffrey, about her paranormal vampire series, and spotlights a new indie book of the month. If you love queer books and vampires, this is the episode for you!  Hit play, turn the page, and find your next favourite indie read! Show Notes:​Here are the links included in this episode. www.josiejaffrey.com www.silversunbooks.com (Indie Bites) Download your free copy of May Day by Josie Jaffrey Right Here, Write Queer podcast Queer Lit, Manchester ⁠www.kaymweston.com/turnthepage⁠⁠⁠​ ttpindiepodcast[at]gmail[dot]com ⁠⁠⁠Turn the Page on Spotify⁠ Music Credit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠SigmaMusicArt⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sup3rrr⁠

Join host Kay for episode three of Turn the Page: The Indie Book Podcast as she shares some of the indie books she's been reading lately, suggests ways to support your favourite indie authors, chats with Kristina Carmela, creator of the Indieverse Awards, and spotlights a new indie book of the month. If you want to stuff your TBR with over 150 new indie books, this is the episode for you! Hit play, turn the page, and find your next favourite indie read! Show Notes: Here are the links included in this episode. www.indieverseawards.com www.instagram.com/indieverseawards www.tiktok.com/@indieverseawards www.kristinacarmela.com www.kaymweston.com/turnthepage⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.wattpad.com/user/KMWeston⁠⁠ ttpindiepodcast[at]gmail[dot]com ⁠⁠Turn the Page on Spotify⁠ Music Credit: ⁠⁠⁠SigmaMusicArt⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Sup3rrr⁠

Join host Kay for episode two of Turn the Page: The Indie Book Podcast as she shares some of the indie books she's been reading lately, congratulates the winners of the Selfies awards, shows you where to find more indie books, and spotlights a new indie book of the month. If you love cosy fantasy, witches, and thrillers, this episode is for you! Hit play, turn the page, and find your next favourite indie read! Show Notes: Here are the links included in this episode. ⁠www.kaymweston.com/turnthepage⁠ ⁠https://www.wattpad.com/user/KMWeston⁠ ttpindieodcast[at]gmail[dot]com ⁠Turn the Page on Spotify Selfies Awards Music Credit: ⁠⁠SigmaMusicArt⁠ and ⁠⁠Sup3rrr⁠

Join host Kay for the exciting new chapter of Turn the Page: The Indie Book Podcast as we focus on spotlighting phenomenal indie books, chatting with talented indie authors, and peeking behind the self-publishing curtain. Hit play, turn the page, and find your next favourite indie read! Show Notes: Here are the links included in this episode. www.kaymweston.com/turnthepage https://www.wattpad.com/user/KMWeston ttpindieodcast[at]gmail[dot]com Music Credit: ⁠SigmaMusicArt and ⁠Sup3rrr⁠

Turn the Page: The Indie Book Podcast is a monthly podcast from Kay M. Weston that aims to shine a spotlight on self-published books and indie authors. The short episodes are packed to the brim with new indie book recommendations, author interviews, and more!Subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. Music credit: SigmaMusicArt

Welcome back to the Turn The Page podcast.  As we hurtle towards Halloween, this month, our episode is all about Spooky Reads. Sophie and I explain why we don't like "traditional" horror novels but why spooky reads make for perfect reading at this time of year. We share some of our favourites to help you get into the Halloween spirit, and YA author Gina Blaxill joins us to chat about her latest 'spooky read', Good Enough To Eat.  Join us for spooky fun and lots of reading recommendations! If you'd like to jump ahead to the interview, feel free to use the timestamp below - although we hope you enjoy the entire episode! You can also watch the video interview on YouTube or via our blog post. Interview timestamp: 00:28:40 Click here for a list of the books we mentioned in this episode. (Apologies for the sound quality on this episode - Sophie's audio is quieter than usual so best to listen with headphones). 

Welcome back to the Turn The Page podcast.  This month, our episode is all about Graphic Novels and Comics. Sophie and I dove headfirst into a graphic novel marathon and discovered that we seem to have a "type" when it comes to the kinds of graphic novels and comics we really love.  Join us to find out what we've been reading, and why we think digital works perfectly for this format! Click here for a list of the books we mentioned in this episode.

Welcome back to the Turn The Page podcast.  This month, our episode is all about thrillers. Sophie is a big thriller reader, but thrillers haven't always been my cup of tea, or so I thought. But after chatting about different books, and seeing what falls under the 'thriller' category on Goodreads, this month, we're asking the question, 'What exactly makes a thriller a thriller?'  To help us out, I'll be chatting to two thriller/mystery authors, Kathryn Foxfield and Maya MacGregor about their latest books and asking them what goes into writing a gripping thriller/mystery. If you'd like to jump ahead to the interview, feel free to use the timestamp below - although we hope you enjoy the entire episode! You can also watch the video interview on YouTube or via our blog post.  Interview timestamp: 00:27:14 Click here for a list of the books we mentioned in this episode.

It's time for our June 2022 episode of the Turn The Page podcast!  This month, we hit the road and visited the Northern Young Adult Literary Festival (NYALitFest) in Preston, England for a day of bookish fun! We enjoyed a panel on witchcraft in YA that led to a discussion on female rage, women's rights, and feminism in young adult literature, followed by a panel on diversity and inclusion in YA that demonstrated why young adult novels are so important for readers of all ages.  In the panels, we heard from Ciannon Smart, Mary Watson, Finbar Hawkins, Jennifer Lane, Simon James Green, Sita Brahmachari, Cynthia So, and Kate Weston. We also caught up with YA author, Rab Ferguson, who stopped to chat with us about his debut YA novel, Landfill Mountains, a magical YA adventure that highlights the impacts of climate change.  Sophie and I also share our thoughts on the panels, talk about the books we bought, and give you our slightly chaotic top tips for attending a book festival!  Quick note: This is our very first attempt at recording a podcast "in the field" so we apologise in advance for any sound inconsistencies as we trial new technology and equipment which might not produce our usual recording quality. As this is a longer than usual episode, if you're interested in a particular panel/interview, feel free to jump to the timestamps below - although we hope you enjoy the whole episode!  The Craft panel - 00:01:16 The World We Live In panel - 00:55:13 Interview with Rab Ferguson - 01:47:00 Click here for a list of the books we mentioned in this episode. 

The Turn The Page podcast is BACK!  This month, we're talking about the YA (Young Adult) books that we love, looking at Netflix's adaptation of Alice Oseman's Heartstopper, and chatting to Simon James Green about his newest YA novel, Gay Club! You can watch a video version of the interview on YouTube and visit the website to enter the giveaway for your chance to win a paperback copy of Gay Club! by Simon James Green. Click here to find out more about Simon James Green's books. 

It's time for a brand new Turn The Page episode.  This month, our episode is all about #ownvoices books and authors. We'll be chatting about our favourite own-voices books and authors, giving our recommendations and asking for yours.  As always, we'll also be reviewing our recent reads, chatting about what's up next on our TBR, and discussing our book club selection for April, Cinderella is Dead by Kalynn Bayron.

This month, our episode is all about books that make us laugh. We'll be chatting about our go-to authors and books when we just need to laugh, and why laughing while reading is good for you!  ​As always, we'll also be reviewing our recent reads, chatting about what's up next on our TBR, and discussing our book club selection for March, Lore by Alexandra Bracken. This episode contains spoilers for Emma by Jane Austen. 

It's time for a brand new Turn The Page episode from My Endless Shelf. This month, our episode is all about audiobooks. We'll be chatting about our favourite audiobooks and narrators, what we love about audiobooks and why audiobooks most certainly count as reading! ​As always, we'll also be reviewing our recent reads and discussing our book club selection for February, A Pho Love Story by Loan Le. ​

Sophie and I are finally back with a brand new Turn The Page episode from My Endless Shelf. This month, we're bringing you the episode that should have gone out in January which, somewhat ironically, is all about planning. We'll be chatting about how to plan your TBR for the next year and we'll be covering things like planners and journals, reading challenges and our most anticipated books of 2021. As always, we'll also be reviewing our recent reads and discussing our book club selection for December, which was The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden. Links: We purchased the reading journals mentioned in this episode from SmartBookz.

It's time for our very first Christmas special! In this 'Bookish Christmas Party' episode, you'll find: Festive music Terrible jokes Party games - join in! Our best reads of 2020 What we're looking forward to reading in 2021 As always, we'll also be reviewing our book club selection, which was, The Library of the Unwritten by A.J. Hackwith and we'll follow that up with a Twitter chat on Tuesday 29th December at 7 pm (UK Time). We'll also be revealing our Winter Book Club Selection, which is a historical fairytale set in Russia! On top of all of that, we'd like to say a huge thank you to everyone who's listened to the podcast so far! We're absolutely chuffed that the podcast has had over 100 listens already and so, to say thank you, we're going to be hosting a giveaway. Listen for details! To enter the giveaway, just go to www.myendlessshelf.weebly.com. Entries close at midnight on Tuesday 5th January 2020. 

We are FINALLY back with another episode of the Turn the Page podcast.  As well as being in the middle of another lockdown, we had a few hiccups that prevented us from recording for a while. But, we're happy to say that we've now updated our tech and we are back up and running!  In this episode, we're talking about; our favourite book adaptations, #NaNoWriMo, #Audiblegate, our August book club selection (The Extraordinaries by TJ Klune) and as always, we review our recent reads! Happy listening and happy reading!  Please note: There are spoilers from The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien at around 30-35 minutes.

In this episode, we talk about DNFing books, #YALCathome, The StoryGraph and our July Book Club selection, The Ten Thousand Doors of January. Happy listening and happy reading!

I can't believe it's already time for Episode Two of the Turn The Page podcast, our new, monthly podcast where we talk about our latest reads, book news and bookish events. In this episode, we talk about Pride Month, the Summer #ReadWithPride challenge and discuss our very first Turn The Page book club book, Hour of the Bees. Please note:  1. We did experience a few minor technical issues while recording this podcast so we apologies for any inconsistencies. 2. At around 11-12 minutes into the podcast, I accidentally named the wrong title of a book. The book I was talking about was not Project Hero (although that book was also great), the book I'd meant to reference was Charlie Sunshine (that's what I get for not adding it to Goodreads!)

Sophie and I are very excited to share with you Episode One of the Turn The Page book podcast.  In this episode, we talk about our latest reads, book news and events, books we're excited for, and we introduce our new monthly virtual book club! Listen below, feel free to comment and tune in again on the 2nd Tuesday of each month for the latest episode!  Happy listening and happy reading!

A bookish podcast from My Endless Shelf.