Aaron’s Book Nook

Brady Hunsaker talks book marketing and social media content | Ep. 34

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:29:55 -0600

Brady Hunsaker has sold tens of thousands of books as an independent fantasy author of books like Depths of Vanalf. During the day, he works as the VP of Sales for a tech company, so he has tons of wisdom to offer when it comes to selling your book and finding an audience.

Sorry for the weird audio on this one! It got a little out of sync while we were recording!

Brady's links:

https://bradyhunsaker.com/

https://www.instagram.com/bradyhunsaker/

https://www.tiktok.com/@bradyhunsaker

https://reamstories.com/bradyhunsaker

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Amber Toro talks reading challenges and data science | Ep. 33

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:05:15 -0600

Amber Toro is the celebrated author of multiple books, including the acclaimed indie darling space opera, Umbra. She works as a data scientist full time, which informs her love for science fiction.

Amber's links:

https://www.instagram.com/amberraetoro/

https://x.com/AmberRaeToro

https://amber-toro.square.site/

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Kass Durbin & Alysha Fortune give book content tips and book recs | Ep. 32

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:04:41 -0600

Kass Durbin ( @kassbookreviews ) and Alysha Fortune ( @alyshafortunereads ) have established themselves as pillars in the online book community. Listen to each of them explain their book content journeys and offer tips on people looking to break into the online book space!

Kass's links:

https://www.instagram.com/kassbookreviews/

https://www.tiktok.com/@kassbookreviews

Alysha's links:

https://www.instagram.com/alyshafortunereads/

https://www.tiktok.com/@alyshafortunereads

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CL Clark is the patron saint of sword lesbians | Ep. 31

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:03:47 -0600

CL Clark is a celebrated author writing fantasy adventures with LGBTQ representation. Her newest novella, Fortune's Wake, releases on August 24th under Grimdark Magazine.

CL Clark's links:

https://clclarkwrites.com/

https://www.instagram.com/clclarkwrites

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Cambria Williams, Sabine Berlin, and Lindsay Flanagan talk romance storytelling | Ep. 30

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:03:08 -0600

Cambria Williams, Sabine Berlin, and Lindsay Flanagan are each decorated authors spanning fantasy, sci-fi, and romance. Together, they've teamed up to write a box set of YA romance stories that span popular holidays! That's pretty cool!

Cambria's links:

https://www.cambriawilliams.com/

https://www.instagram.com/cambriawilliams_author

https://x.com/CambriaWilliams

Sabine's links:

https://www.sabineberlin.com/

https://www.instagram.com/authorsabineberlin/

Lindsay's links:

https://youngdragonspress.com/mbm-book-author/lindsay-flanagan/

https://www.instagram.com/lindsayflanaganauthor/

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Evan Leikam talks Star Wars and his publishing journey | Ep. 29

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:01:53 -0600

Evan Leikam is the author of Anji Kills a King and a co-host of the Book Reviews Kill podcast. He's a freaking swell dude who's a terrific writer. He lives in the Pacific Northwest where he writes 6-8 hours per day.

Evan's links:

https://www.instagram.com/book_reviews_kill

https://bookreviewskill.podbean.com/

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Herman Steuernagel talks cozy fantasy and early influences | Ep. 28

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:01:17 -0600

Herman Steuernagel is the acclaimed Canadian fantasy author of works like The Bartender Between Worlds. He started his writing journey by writing dystopian fiction, but has found an audience in the cozy fantasy world.

Herman's links:

https://hermansteuernagel.com/

https://www.instagram.com/hermansteuernagel

https://x.com/h_steuernagel

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Haylock Jobson talks his LitRPG rise to fame and writing with ADHD | Ep. 27

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:00:36 -0600

Haylock Jobson is the author of the smash LitRPG hit, Heretical Fishing. Chances are, he's friends with one of your favorite authors because he's so infinitely charming. In this episode, Haylock talks about writing with ADHD, when he started writing full time, and how much he loves T Kingfisher.

Haylock's links:

https://www.haylockjobson.com/

https://www.patreon.com/Haylock

https://www.instagram.com/haylockjobson/

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KR House talks growing up homeschooled and social media for authors | Ep. 26

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:41:11 -0600

KR House is the author of the critically acclaimed indie fantasy book, The Call of Wind. She's a devout Christian who was raised reading books like Percy Jackson and The Hobbit, and those books have had a profound impact on her writing.

KR House's links:

https://krhousebooks.com/

https://www.instagram.com/author_kr_house/

https://www.facebook.com/authorkrhouse/

https://www.tiktok.com/@author_kr_house

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Nicholas Eames talks about how rock music inspired Kings of the Wyld | Ep. 25

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:39:21 -0600

Nicholas Eames is the critically acclaimed author of adventure fantasies like Kings of the Wyld and Bloody Rose. He's also a huge gamer, a rock music aficionado, and a lover of Ernest Cline's Ready Player One. He lives in Canada and he's a freaking neat dude.

Nick's links:

https://nicholaseames.com/

https://bsky.app/profile/nicholaseames.bsky.social

https://x.com/Nicholas_Eames?lang=en

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Adrian M. Gibson talks tattoos, comics, and mushrooms | Ep. 24

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:38:44 -0600

Adrian M. Gibson has become a staple in the online book community as a co-host of the SFF Addicts Podcast. He's also the author of the award-winning fantasy noir novel, Mushroom Blues. His novella, A Murder Most Fungal, is now available.

Adrian's links:

https://www.adrianmgibson.com/

https://www.instagram.com/adrianmgibson/

https://www.facebook.com/adrianmarcgibson/

https://x.com/adrianmgibson

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Peter Orullian talks marrying rock music and fantasy storytelling | Ep. 23

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:37:06 -0600

Peter Orullian is a highly experienced rock musician and fantasy author. He's written an avalanche of short stories and has even written a full-length novel for the Grammy award-winning metal band, Dream Theater. He co-authored his recent book, Songs of the Dead, with an up and coming fantasy author named Brandon Sanderson.

Peter's links:

https://orullian.rocks

https://www.instagram.com/peterorullian/

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ZB Steele talks Final Fantasy and his literary dieties | Ep. 22

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:36:24 -0600

ZB Steele is the award-winning author of Whispers of the Storm and the highly anticipated sequel, Rising Gale. Some of his influences include Anthony Ryan, Patrick Rothfuss, and many other fantasy authors that you know and love.

Zeeb's links:

https://www.zbsteele.com/

https://www.instagram.com/zb_steele/

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Charlie N. Holmberg talks anime inspiration and fantasy books | Ep. 21

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:35:15 -0600

Charlie N. Holmberg is the award-winning, bestselling author of nearly 30 books such as The Paper Magician, The Hanging City, and The Shattered King. She's been highly influenced by anime and she's just a freaking cool lady!

Charlie's links:

https://www.charlienholmberg.com/

https://www.instagram.com/cnholmberg/

https://www.facebook.com/cnholmberg/

http://twitter.com/cnholmberg

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TD Orel talks fantasy companions and why Digimon rules | Ep. 20

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:34:31 -0600

TD Orel is the acclaimed author of Titan's Nest, Sigra's Roost, and other fantasy adventures. He's also a well-known personality on social media thanks to his hilarious and clever videos poking fun at pop culture.

Tanner's links:

https://www.titansnestseries.com/

https://www.instagram.com/t.d.orel/

https://www.tiktok.com/@t.d.orel_author

https://www.youtube.com/@t.d.orel_author

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Deston J. Munden talks Final Fantasy hot takes and the orc afterlife | Ep. 19

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:33:52 -0600

Deston J. Munden is a hybrid-published author and social media personality. He has nearly 500,000 followers on Instagram and is known for his positivity. You can check out his books Recipes for an Unexpected Afterlife and the Dargath Chronicles on Amazon!

DJ's links:

https://www.amazon.com/stores/Deston-J.-Munden/author/B07Q2D6948

https://www.instagram.com/authordjmunden/

https://www.facebook.com/D.J.Munden/

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Michael R. Miller talks Terry Pratchett and building epic fantasy with hope | Ep. 18

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:33:05 -0600

Michael R. Miller is one of the biggest names in indie fantasy. He's the creator of the Songs of Chaos and The Dragon's Blade series. The Dragon's Blade series recently got republished under The Broken Binding, with gorgeous illustrations by Jeff Brown.

Michael's links:

https://www.michaelrmiller.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/michael_r_miller_author/

https://www.facebook.com/michaelrmillerauthor/

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Maggie Beeler talks her love for Pokemon, thrillers, and her upcoming projects | Ep. 17

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:32:14 -0600

Maggie Beeler is a versatile author who writes books for drink mixes and has her own line of YA fantasy books! She works full-time as an independent author, and she makes it work with an I-will-win attitude. Listen to some of the wisdom she has to offer!

Maggie's links:

https://margaretcbeeler.com/

https://www.instagram.com/margaretcbeeler/

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C. William Phillips talks history, influences, and his most recent novels | Ep. 16

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:31:30 -0600

C. William Phillips is a brilliant new voice in storytelling. His debut novel, What Blood Remembers, is a thrilling crime epic with echoes of Breaking Bad or The Sopranos. His fantasy debut, The Ash Remains, is available on May 15th.

C. William Phillip's links:

https://www.instagram.com/words_with_will/

https://www.tiktok.com/@wordswithwilliam

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/57309041.C_William_Phillips

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Jared Woodcox talks Star Wars, Kingdom Hearts, and shadow magic | Ep. 15

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:30:47 -0600

Jared Woodcox is the acclaimed author of the Shadow Casters series. He's also a lifelong SFF reader, including a huge reader of the Star Wars extended universe. Jared discusses some of his influences (like Redwall, Star Wars, and Kingdom Hearts) and what we can expect in the future for his Shadow Casters series.

Jared's links:

https://shadowcasterseries.com/

https://www.instagram.com/shadowcastersseries/

https://www.tiktok.com/@shadowcasters

https://www.facebook.com/shadowcastersseries

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NJoyBooksToday talks romantasy gripes and her upcoming book | Ep. 14

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:29:22 -0600

Nicole Joy (aka NJoyBooksToday) is a beloved bookstagrammer and CEO! She fell back into love with reading years ago when the romantasy train really started to leave the station. She also has a book of her own that she's working on and will finish when it's ready!

Nicole's links:

https://www.instagram.com/njoybookstoday/

https://www.tiktok.com/@njoybookstoday0

https://fable.co/club/sinstarlight-society-romance-with-nicole-592760409419

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Nicholas W. Fuller talks his sci-fi debut and losing his hair | Ep. 13

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:28:33 -0600

Nicholas W. Fuller is the author of The Sanguine Stars sci-fi universe and a regular on the Nerdy Nebula podcast. He gained a love of reading from his mother and got started young reading thrillers and whodunnits.

Nicholas's links:

https://www.nicholaswfuller.com/

https://www.instagram.com/authornicholaswfuller/

https://twitter.com/NicholasWFuller

https://www.facebook.com/AuthorNicholasWFuller

https://www.youtube.com/@NicholasWFuller

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ZS Diamanti talks about rise to cozy fantasy prominence | Ep. 12

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:27:29 -0600

ZS Diamanti is an award-winning author, speaker, and all-around nice guy! His cozy fantasy adventure, Guard in the Garden, has garnered outstanding reviews and has sold more copies than most traditionally published books. ZS Diamanti gives marketing tips and explains why he loves writing family-friendly, cozy fantasy.

Zac's links:

https://www.freefantasyfiction.com

https://zsdiamanti.com/

https://www.facebook.com/ZSDiamantiAuthor/

https://www.instagram.com/zsdiamanti/

https://www.tiktok.com/@zsdiamanti

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David A. Trotter talks Tolkien and the books he will never release | Ep. 11

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:26:42 -0600

David A. Trotter is the indie fantasy author of Birthrights and Legend of Neverwhere and the Lost Totems: An Archy Lawrence Portal Fantasy. David joins Aaron to talk about his early influences, including the book he wrote that bore a striking resemblance to another fantasy book that would become the Next Big Things.

David's links:

https://www.instagram.com/datzme16

https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B001HOFNBO

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Muhammad Mustafa talks moving to America and his strict fantasy love | Ep. 10

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:24:43 -0600

Muhammad Mustafa is a bookfluencer and avid fantasy fan. He's well-versed in all things Brandon Sanderson, Robert Jordan, you name it. Aaron and Muhammad talk about fantasy and Aaron tries to convince him to read more classics.

Muhammad's links:

https://goatfantasybooks.substack.com/

https://www.tiktok.com/@goatfantasybooks

https://www.instagram.com/goatfantasybooks/

https://www.youtube.com/@goatfantasybooks

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Logan Piercey talks Scalebound and learning to love reading | Ep. 9

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:23:49 -0600

Logan Piercey is the author of Scalebound, which debuted in 2024, and has been inspired by writers like Tricia Levenseller. She's currently querying a psychological thriller that's been getting attention from publishers!

Logan's links:

https://www.loganpierceywrites.com/

https://www.instagram.com/logan.piercey

https://www.tiktok.com/@logan_piercey

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Han (@bookaroundfindout) talks underrated books and her upcoming novel | Ep. 8

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:22:37 -0600

Han (@bookaroundfindout) is a staple in the Instagram indie community and she's been an avid reader since she was a little girl! Learn about her history with Lord of the Rings, brooding MMCs, and her desire to write a paranormal book with endometriosis representation.

Han's links:

www.instagram.com/bookaroundfindout

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Maude Garrett talks growing up nerdy and celebrity encounters | Ep. 7

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:21:23 -0600

Maude Garrett is the host of Maude's Book Club, and she's had the opportunity to interview loads of famous people, including your favorite authors! Maude and Aaron talk about everything from Pierce Brown to therapy to living sober.

Maude's links:

https://www.maudegarrett.com/

https://www.youtube.com/@maudesbookclub

https://www.instagram.com/maudegarrett/

https://x.com/maudegarrett

https://www.twitch.tv/maudegarrett

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Brandon Mull talks the upcoming Fablehaven movie and current projects | Ep. 6

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:20:21 -0600

Brandon Mull is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of popular middle grade fantasy series like Fablehaven, Dragonwatch, and Beyonders. Aaron N. Hall and Brandon discuss Brandon's beginnings in writing and storytelling, the upcoming Fablehaven movie, current projects, and underrated fantasy books. Listen to the Mulling It Over podcast wherever you consume podcasts!

Brandon's links:

https://brandonmull.com/

https://open.spotify.com/show/6RjoK4j2WeT2KVnGhMy7LR

https://www.instagram.com/writerbrandon/?hl=en

https://www.facebook.com/authorbrandonmull/

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Kenny Gould talks book entrepreneurship, building his office, and influences | Ep. 5

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:12:46 -0600

Kenny Gould is the celebrated author of books like Midnight Carnival, The Castle of 1000 Doors, and other indie fantasy adventures. Listen to him and Aaron N. Hall talk about the book biz and how to make your way as an author!

Kenny's links:

https://www.kennygould.com/

https://www.instagram.com/thekennygould/

http://www.tiktok.com/@thekennygould

https://www.amazon.com/stores/Kenny-Gould/author/B0C57D7JCJ

Dave Lawson talks The Envoys of War and his early writing days | Ep. 4

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:11:36 -0600

Aaron N. Hall chats with critically acclaimed indie fantasy writer Dave Lawson about The Envoys of War, his writing background in literary fiction, his early love for sci-fi, and the importance of audiobooks.

Dave's links:

https://davelawsonauthor.com/

https://www.instagram.com/dlawsonauthor/

https://x.com/DlawsonAuthor

https://www.tiktok.com/@dlawsonauthor

Kaden Love talks Toothsucker and his writing inspirations | Ep. 3

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:10:28 -0600

Aaron N. Hall chats with Kaden Love about where he got his love of SFF, where the idea of Toothsucker came from, what works currently inspire him, and where he sees his book series going.

Kaden's links:

https://www.kadenrlove.com/

https://www.instagram.com/kadenloveauthor_

https://x.com/Kadenloveauthor

https://www.tiktok.com/@kadenloveauthor

Maurice Africh talks Cello's Gate and indie book marketing | Ep. 2

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:09:11 -0600

Aaron N. Hall chats with award-winning sci-fi author Maurice Africh about Cello's Gate, book marketing done right, and what Maurice has coming up for the next year.

Maurice's Links:

https://www.mauriceafrich.com/

https://mauriceafrich.myshopify.com/

https://www.instagram.com/mauriceafrich/

https://www.tiktok.com/@mauriceafrich

NoahsBriskReviews talks his upcoming book and influencer life | Ep. 1

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:25:42 -0600

Aaron N. Hall talks with NoahsBriskReviews about his upcoming book, his rise in the bookish social media space, and his top three most underrated fantasy books.

Noah's links:

https://youtube.com/@Noahbrisk

https://instagram.com/noahsbriskreviews

https://www.tiktok.com/@noahsbriskreviews