It's our first solo episode in ...mutters... 

Well, we're not exactly sure how long. But still!

Aaron, Josh, and Liberty sit down to discuss what we're currently working on, our most recent projects, and among the rabbit trails, we also discuss the things we wish we knew when we first started publishing. Overall, for a free-wheeling show like ours, we managed to keep it on track. cough, cough uh-huh. 

You can check out our personal projects on the following sites:

Aaron:
His website, AaronDeMott.com 

Josh:
X.com

Liberty:
Instagram and Substack

Today, we talk about the upcoming Realm Makers Expo, the outgrowth of the Realm Makers Writer's Conference. It's happening July 18 - 20, 2025 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. 

To find out more, check out RealmMakers.com .

Find the RealmSphere here.

Find out more about JJ Johnson's books here.

Today we have returning guest, Lindsay Franklin! Our longtime listeners might remember her from our VERY FIRST episode in 2016!

We talk about her upcoming release, The Unraveling of Emlyn DuLaine. We discuss the starts of the character of Emlyn, which reach back to her first story as an adult writer.

Other topics discussed:

• Coffee/tea/snacks!
• Writing male characters as a woman who is an INTJ.
• The most difficult scene to write in her book.
• AUDIOBOOKS!
• What questions Lindsay asks herself when starting a new project.
• Finding the source of your writers block.

Lindsay A. Franklin is the Carol Award–winning author of The Story Peddlerand ECPA best-selling author of Adored. By day, she wrangles chaos as Managing Editor of Enclave Publishing. By night, she spins whimsical tales fueled by hot drinks, rainy days, and the thunderous purrs of her spoiled cats. Lindsay lives among the misty evergreens of thePacific Northwest with her family. She is currently on a quest to discover the sparkliest nail polish on the planet.

You can find out more about Lindsay and her work at LindsayAFranklin.com.

Instagram.com/@Linzyafranklin