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:
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!
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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.
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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.
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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 episode.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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:
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.)
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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!
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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:
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!
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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!
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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:
Tune in for all this and more!
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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:
Tune in for all this and more!
Show Notes:
Here are all the links included in this episode.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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).
