The Indie Dependent Podcast (With Indie Authors Amara Wynn & LJ Langdale)
The Indie Dependent Podcast is your go-to space for real, unfiltered conversations about writing and self-publishing. Hosted by Indie Authors Amara Wynn & LJ Langdale, this podcast dives into everything from book marketing, social media, hot topics, advice, and book reviews.Whether you're a new writer or a self-published author, we have conversations that cut through the noise. We talk about what's working, what's not, and what nobody else is saying.No gatekeeping, Just 2 chaotic best friends with an ocean between us, talking, laughing, an occassional bad word or three, and hoping to keep things interesting!Music by: https://www.instagram...
Book Con Kicking Out Authors for AI and The Importance of Your first and last paragraph!
Indy Lit Con kicks out authors for using AI on their personal pages?? And how important is your first and last paragraph of your book? Is it enough to grab your attention??
Today's readings are from:
Too Much Heaven by Rowan Floyd
Amazon - Website - Instagram
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Is there trouble for Audio Book Narrators? And how do we feel about Splatter Horror?
Today we talk about a splatter horror book that had some issues with Amazon and the changes with Amazon’s Kindle Unlimited now plus and what that means for Audiobook narrators!
Today's readings are from:
Playground by Aron Beauregard
Amazon - Website
and
Fangs, Fate & Infatuation: (The Mythical Romance Series Book 1) By Laura Harnett and Tiffany Taylor
Amazon – Instagram - Website
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Podcast hosts getting book deals? Monster Romance? Is a popular thing? Warning: This one talks about MONSTER ROMANCE – You know what you are getting into!
Should we be changing up our format so we can get a book deal like another Indie Podcast? AND when did monsters become sexy? Do we blame Beauty and the Beast? Milking Farms?
Today's readings are from:
From Haven to Home (The Lowstock Falls Series Book 2) By Lu Langely
Amazon - Instagram - Website
and
The Cost of a Perfect Dream by Cindy Lecaille
Amazon – Instagram - Website
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Cancelled Book Conventions – If Our Characters Were Smart? Would we even have a book?
Today we talked about the RARE Book event AND Naughty Noise Convention AND…characters…if they had half a brain, would there even be a book??
Today's readings are from:
Annie Fox: The Little Things that Kill: A Teen Friendship Afterlife Apology Tore
Amazon - Instagram - Website
and
Daniel M. Durick: Reflection (The Tetrad Cycle Book 3)
Amazon – Instagram - Website
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Book Conventions - Authors Leaving, Events Ghosting Authors
Yes, we left some stuff in we probably shouldn’t have. Including the top listings under Erotica on Amazon…inappropriate jokes….and when LJ’s mic cut out.
Today we talked about the RARE Book event AND Naughty Noise Convention
Today's readings are from:
Terri Reid: The Faery Court: The Order of Brigid’s Cross (Book Three)
Amazon - Instagram - Website
and
Alison Tracy: The Guardian
Amazon – Instagram - Website
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Trigger Warning on Today's Episode: Using Tragedy to Market Your Book? Yes or no?
An author utilized a recent tragedy to market her book and we have opinions.
Trigger Warnings: SA, School shootings, etc.
Today's readings are from:
Sill Bihagia – Red Demon (The Oria Series)
Amazon - Instagram - Website
and
Leigh Scott: Beach Besties: Revelation
Amazon – Instagram - Website
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...Mr. Beast wrote a book??? Are Indie Authors leaving KDP? Kindle Unlimited? Audible?
Mr. Beast wrote a book??? Are Indie Authors leaving KDP? Kindle Unlimited? Audible?
Today's readings are from:
Josh Jensen: Rough, Rough Country (The High Country Frontier Book 2)
Amazon - Instagram - Website
and
Tempesta March: Postcards from Bluebell
Amazon – Instagram
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...An Intro to a New Company that we are BOTH a part of! AUDIO BOOKS
Today we talk about Wynn & Wynter Media Group, LLC. And we want to help Indie Authors get audiobooks at a reasonable rate, and payment plans! With many more services to come!
Today's readings are from:
Holly Payne-Strange: Every Last Bone
Amazon - Instagram
and
Dodge Merrin: Echoes of Darkness (Rising Shadows Book 1)
Amazon – Instagram - Website
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<...The Story You Don't Write: How to Know What Belongs on the Page
Today we talk about how we talk about how to write your story! In particular, our hope is by the end, you should have a practical way to decide whether to write the scene, summarize it, skip it, or deliberately withhold it. And how many copies mean you are successful, by Trad Publishing Standards??
Today's readings are from:
C.D. Waring: Duality Of Hearts: Only Ever You (High School With Daniel & Tyler Book 2)
Amazon - Instagram - Website
and
Amara Wynn: More Than I Bargained For
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Internet Trolls as Arc Readers, Do Indie Authors help promote others out of obligation, and some tips! (Content warnings)
Today we talk about Book Drama - Internet Trolls filling out ARC reader forms...and do authors support other authors out of obligation?
Today's Page Read is from:
Tempesta March: Postcards from Bluebell
Amazon - Instagram
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Book Drama: Authors and their ARCS, Would You Tell an Indie Author Their Book Isn’t Ready? Tips: Price your books on the Cover and Paid advertisements!
Today we talk about how we talk about an author who apparently reacted badly to getting a bad review for her book from an ARC reader. AND Would you feel okay telling an indie author that their book is NOT ready for publication?
Today's readings are from:
Tamara S. Harker: The Fruit of War: Stone and Flesh Book 1
Amazon - Instagram - Website
and
Lauren Ennis: A Boy’s Best Comrade
Amazon - Instagram - Website
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Influencer charging top dollar for reviews, and what to do if you are being attacked online as an author!
Today's episode talks about a serious topic. Last week we discussed a professor who was accused of plagiarism has recently passed away. We wanted to talk about how accusations differ from criticism, what happens to authors who are accused of things without proof, and what you can do if it happens to you.
We also discuss the Influencer who wants to charge $1000 for book reviews. Is he right or wrong...in our opinion?
Today's readings are from:
Madeline Vaughn: Dark Reflections
Amazon - Instagram - Website
And Wendy...
Book Recommendations, Indie Author Book Pricing, & Kindle Unlimited – Is it worth it? & a little book drama
Today we talk about how we should price our books as Indie Authors. What constitutes our pricing. And is Kindle Unlimited Worth it? Do we feel like we HAVE to use Amazon?
Today's readings are from:
Jessicca Jesinghuas: Desolation Gulch
Amazon - Instagram - Website
and
Alice Langholt: The PING Anthology
Amazon - Instagram - Website
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Another Author's Deal cancelled because of AI, Should Indie Authors Go to Conventions, and we are going to start making book recs!
Today's podcast audio may sound different, we used a new editing tool. Let us know!
Today we talk about an author who had a book deal cancelled because of AI allegations...again. We also discuss Book Signings, Events for Authors, and Conventions and the costs involved. And we have decided to take a little break on the bad drama for a bit and talk about Book Recs from us!
Today's readings are from:
Christina King: Lavender: The Midnight Peace Runners Saga #1
Amazon - Instagram - Website
and
B.W. Green...
Book Drama: Should bigger authors bother smaller authors for following a "trend" - Indie Authors Writing in Genre vs. Niche, And the Importance of Beta Readers
Today, we talk about Indie Authors and writing within their Niche? Is it detrimental? Or beneficial? AND, should bigger Authors comes after smaller authors on social media? And the importance of Beta Readers!
Our readings are from:
Angela Rush: Unloaded: Invictus Securities Book 3
Amazon – Instagram – Website
And
Stephen Jarocki: A Mage's Mentor (Ucksil's Folly Book 1)
Instagram – Amazon
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Uplifting Book Story, Marketing Scams/Scams Indie Authors face
In today’s episode, Amara and LJ discuss Marketing Scams that Indie Authors face on a regular basis!
Today’s readings are from: John Bromfield: Tides of Resilence: Beyond the Wave
Amazon – Website – Instagram
and Natash Hughes Smith: Illusions of Power
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Drama: How far is too far for Historical Fiction? Also - What should indie authors do if they are accused of AI? Trigger Warnings Included in Description
Today's podcast is a bit different. Not only do we discuss an upcoming book that discusses Nazis, we also discuss an experience Amara has dealt with recently. She discusses loss, grief, and mental health. And we discuss what Indie Authors should do if there is an AI accusation.
Today's Readings come from:
LJ Langdale - Before Her Armor
and
Act One – The Story So Far! By George Kavanagh Amazon Instagram
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Fyre Fest Book Retreat, Booktok, How do Indie Authors Market their books, and Rihanna Teixeira
Today we talk about: Book Drama - The Fyre Fest of Book Retreats, Rihanna Teixeira, BookTok, and marketing books, and how best to market your book if you are an Indie Author.
Today's reading is from SC Garrett: Keystone (Blue Thom Book 3)
Instagram
Amazon
and
Jules Dalla-Libera: That One Small Spark (Into Shadows Book 1)
Instagram
Website
Amazon
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Book Banning, Censorship, Websites for Authors, and More!
Today we talk about several interesting topics! A school in England that bans books, book banning, censorship, and should authors get a website! Today’s readings are from:
Dreams of Verdure (Ndesa Book 1) by David Pariseau
Amazon Instagram Website
And
The Red Harbinger by Sofia Mihelic
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Drama in the Memoir World, Taxes for Indie Authors, and TV - (Sons of Anarchy, Yellowstone, Walking Dead)
Today, we talk about TAXES for INDIE AUTHORS – Drama in the Memoir World….and a Random Tangent on TV (Sons of Anarchy, Yellowstone, and Walking Dead)
Our First read today is from:
Adel Zachario: Queen Karlina of Necassium (Kingdoms Book 1)
Amazon
Our second read is from: Rei Marie: Refreshing – Which is on Kindle Unlimited (LJ was wrong)
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Publishing Drama, What if a woman wrote Game of Thrones, Threads, and a man writing a romance? General conversations/Chaos about the book world and AI...again
What if Game of Thrones was written by a woman? Men writing romance novels? And threads and the negativity there.
Today’s readings are from: Decimus: The Wolf of Rome (Tales from the Gathering Book 2) by Gabriel Garcia
Instagram Website Amazon
And
In Ice We Steel: Rebellions aren’t born. They are Forged (Rise of Kerti Book 1) by Ayleen K. Kyrstin
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Amazon
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Book Drama: Allie Rose Co, Trademarks, and Copyrights! Hot Girls Read!
Today we discuss DRAMA! Can you trademark a bookish phrase? Copyrights and Trademarks! Today’s readings: Ria Jane: Fruit Fairy: Origin of the World (Fruit Fairy World)
Amazon – Instagram
And
A.J. Blaze: Wreck Me
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Book Drama (B&N accepts AI?), AI Book Covers, Paying for Advertising
Today we talked about Book Drama (B&N allowing AI), AI Book Covers, Paying for Advertising, and why we fail social media!
Today’s Readings are from: Joseph L Licari: Mia's Marvelous Farm Adventure: Mia and Her Mouse Friends Discover Homophones
Amazon
And Kaitel Burch: Hawaiian Hearts
Amazon
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Book Drama (Reselling Book ARCS), AI Audiobooks, Narrators, ACX
Today’s Podcast, we talk about Book Drama (Selling ARCs), Audio Books, ACX, Narrators, and tips for Indie Authors!
Today’s readings are from:
BB Moonvale: Hers to Follow (Centuries of Darkness Book 1)
Amazon - Instagram - Website
Cindy Lecaille: The Cost of a Perfect Dream
Amazon – Instagram - Website
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BookCon, Pen Names, Shadow Daddies, and Murder???
Today we talk about quite a few things!
Spouses not reading our booksMurder?BookCon DramaPen NamesShadow DaddiesAnd Tips for Authors/ReadersToday's readings:
Spells for Surviving a Haunted Childhood by Barbara Latinka
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hauntedchildhoodspells/
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Spells-Surviving-Haunted-Childhood-Parts-ebook/dp/B0FKYRTZBP
And
The Source of Strife by Alex Arch
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexarch_author/
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Source-Strife-Alex-Arch-ebook/dp/B0F14CJGC3
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Book Drama, Book Boyfriends, Self Doubt, and Tips for Indie Authors!
Mandy Jane Kennick: Riley Asks About Autism
Amazon
Leslie Lee Sanders: Ready to Listen?: A spiritual self-help memoir
Amazon
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Amara Wynn:
Website: http://www.amarawynn.com
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Linktree :https://linktr.ee/amarawynn
LJ Langdale:
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Website: https://www.ljlangdale.com/
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Reviews, Paying for Reviews, Social Media, and more!
Today we talk about Reviews and different sites that Authors use to get reviews. We discuss the pros and cons of being a faceless vs. seen author on Social Media, and is there a way to stand out!
Today's readings are from:
S.C. Garret
https://www.amazon.com/Desert-Rose-Blue-Thom-Book-ebook/dp/B0GR71155N
https://www.instagram.com/bluethomseries/
Vanessa Kingsley:
https://www.amazon.com/Promising-Justice-Reapers-Book-1-ebook/dp/B0DX8M9CZT
https://www.instagram.com/stories/vanessa.kingsley.author/
<...Book Signings, First Drafts, and BOOK DRAMA! And tips for Indie Authors (ISBNs)
Talking about book drama, book signings, ISBNs, and first drafts! And 2 readings from Indie Authors and of course...chaos!
A Djinnfernal Conspiracy: Saga of the Bearer
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Djinnfernal-Conspiracy-Saga-Bearer-Book-ebook/dp/B0F1MCV5BC
Crownfall by Michael Vadney
https://www.amazon.com/Crownfall-Michael-Vadney-ebook/dp/B0GRY3P64C
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Marketing, Scams, and Social Media for Authors
Today, Amara and LJ, discuss the ideas of social media in the Indie Author world. How hard it is to be your own marketing team. What tips and tricks have worked, what questions we have, what we wish we had known beforehand!
This is a good time to figure out what may work for you and what to avoid!
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Our second PODCAST! Today we talk about Cancel Culture, Imposture Syndrome, and What We are Reading
In this Monday's Episode, The Indie Dependent Podcast, Amara Wynn and LJ Langdale talk about another hot topic right now: Cancel Culture! Can you separate the author from their art?
We also talk about how Imposture Syndrome, that many authors deal with. Especially Indie Authors!
And also find out about what we are currently reading!
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Our FIRST Podcast! Welcome! Talking about AI, Ghostwriting, and our books!
In this episode of The Indie Dependent Podcast, Amara Wynn and LJ Langdale dive into one of the biggest conversations in publishing right now: AI and what it means for indie authors.
We talk about how AI is reshaping the writing and publishing landscape. From tools that can help authors to concerns about originality, ethics, and where the line should be drawn. We also discuss the conversation surrounding Mia Bullard’s Shy Girl and what it reveals about reader expectations, transparency, and trust in today’s market.
From AI-generated art and book covers to ghostwriting and...
