The Indie Pub

Episode 17: Welcome back to the pub.  For this month's episode, we've got *gasp* traditionally published author Scott Drakeford, whose debut novel Rise of the Mages is currently enjoying a phenomenal launch. He's with us to give some insight into what life is like for a new author on the traditional publishing track.  Here's what Scott thinks you should be checking out right now. Indie: A Touch of Light by Thiago Abdalla, The Bell Forging Cycle by K.M. Alexander, and he was kind enough to recommend my own novel, RADIO.  Everything Else: Peaky Blinders, Succession, The Sin in the Steel by Ryan Van Loan, and The Last Watch by J.S. Dewes Be sure to check out Scott Drakeford and his work. Website: scottdrakeford.com Twitter: @TheDrakeford Goodreads: Scott Drakeford You can get her book anywhere books are sold. Our drinks for this episode were two types of Laphroaig whisky. Laphroaig Select and Laphroaig 10 Neat, on the rocks, or however you prefer, just pour yourself a Laphroaig. You'll be happy you did.  For more news and information about Indie Pub, check out the links below. Website: jrushingwrites.com/the-indie-pub-podcast/ Twitter: @TheIndiePub YouTube: The Indie Pub The Indie Pub streams on the following services. Anchor / Apple Podcasts / Google Podcasts / Spotify / YouTube / RadioPublic / Castbox / Overcast / Breaker / Pocket Casts If you’d like to know more about host J. Rushing and his writing including his fantasy/noir novel RADIO, here are some links as well. Website: jrushingwrites.com Twitter: @jrushingwrites Goodreads: J_Rushing Instagram: @jrushingwrites You can find RADIO for kindle or paperback here. Thanks for listening and we’ll see you back in the pub next time.

Episode 16: Welcome back to the pub.  For this month's episode, we've got artist and author Kerstin Espinosa Rosero, whose debut novel Burn Red Skies is currently a finalist for SPFBO. She's with us to dig into the nitty gritty of elemental magic systems while sipping some earthy sencha tea.  Here's what Kerstin thinks you should be checking out right now. Indie: THE IRON CROWN by L.L. MacRae, SEASONS OF ALBADONE by  Élan Marché, LEGENDS AND LATTES by Travis Baldree, and all the other SPFBO finalists.   Everything Else: ARCANE on Netflix.  Be sure to check out Kerstin Espinosa Rosero and her work. Website: ke-rosero.com Twitter: @ke_rosero Goodreads: Kerstin Espinosa Rosero Instagram: @k.e.rosero You can get her book anywhere books are sold. Our Drink for this episode is Sencha Tea, the most popular of Japanese green teas.  Tea is a very personal thing but here's a suggested method of preparation.  -Add 1tsp of tea to your teapot for each cup of tea you will make.  -Add near-boiling water to each cup and let it cool for 2 minutes then pour the cooled water into the pot.  -Let the leaves steep for 1-2 minutes then serve.  For more news and information about Indie Pub, check out the links below. Website: jrushingwrites.com/the-indie-pub-podcast/ Twitter: @TheIndiePub YouTube: The Indie Pub The Indie Pub streams on the following services. Anchor / Apple Podcasts / Google Podcasts / Spotify / YouTube / RadioPublic / Castbox / Overcast / Breaker / Pocket Casts If you’d like to know more about host J. Rushing and his writing including his fantasy/noir novel RADIO, here are some links as well. Website: jrushingwrites.com Twitter: @jrushingwrites Goodreads: J_Rushing Instagram: @jrushingwrites You can find RADIO for kindle or paperback here. Thanks for listening and we’ll see you back in the pub next time.

Episode 15: This week in the pub we've got Krystle Matar, the breakout author of LEGACY OF THE BRIGHTWASH. She's with us to explore the concept of complexity for both the characters in our stories and the whisky in our glasses. This episode is packed with great info so get your notebooks and Glencairns ready! Here's what Krystle thinks you should be checking out right now. Indie: FORTUNE'S FOOL by Angela Boord and NORYLSKA GROANS by Michael R. Fletcher and Clayton W. Snyder Everything Else: UK crime shows like HINTERLAND, SHETLAND, AND RIPPER STREET Be sure to check out Krystle Matar and her work. Website: www.krystlematar.com Twitter: @KrystleMatar Goodreads: Krystle Matar Instagram: @krystlematar You can get her book anywhere books are sold. Our Drink for this episode is the classic Islay, Bunnahabhain 12.  This is a perfect whisky for someone who likes solving flavor puzzles. It's very tasty but a bit tricky to pin down just what flavors you're getting.  For more news and information about Indie Pub, check out the links below. Website: jrushingwrites.com/the-indie-pub-podcast/ Twitter: @TheIndiePub YouTube: The Indie Pub The Indie Pub streams on the following services. Anchor / Apple Podcasts / Google Podcasts / Spotify / YouTube / RadioPublic / Castbox / Overcast / Breaker / Pocket Casts If you’d like to know more about host J. Rushing and his writing including his fantasy/noir novel RADIO, here are some links as well. Website: jrushingwrites.com Twitter: @jrushingwrites Goodreads: J_Rushing Instagram: @jrushingwrites You can find RADIO for kindle or paperback here. Thanks for listening and we’ll see you back in the pub next time.

Episode 14: This week in the pub we're lucky enough to get a double feature from author and audiobook producer Antoine Bandele. We start the episode by diving into his work with African Folklore then switch gears and get into the nitty gritty of audiobook production for indie authors.   Antoine Bandele is the author of The Kishi, By Sea and Sky, the TJ Young and the Orishas series as well as many other works. He’s also the founder of the audiobook production company AB Book Services. Here's what Antoine thinks you should be checking out right now. Indie: The Underrealm Series by Garrett Robinson, Starlion by Leon Langford, The Shadow Sovereign Series by Vona Stewart, and anything by G.L. Thomas Everything Else: Squid Game on Netflix  Be sure to check out Antoine Bandele and his work. Website: antoinebandele.com Twitter: @AntoineBandele Goodreads: Antoine Bandele Instagram: @antoine_bandele Facebook: @youtubeantoinebandele YouTube: Antoine Bandele You can get his books anywhere books are sold.  Our Drink for this episode is the Moscow Mule. Vodka, gingerbeer, lime, perfect.   The Moscow Mule  2-3oz Vodka  8-12oz Ginger Beer Juice from 1/4-1/2 Lime  Add ice to a copper mug if you have it (trust us, it's just better. The slight metallic taste adds a lot to this drink.)  add the vodka, lime juice and ginger beer and stir slowly so you can chill the drink without wrecking the carbonation. Rub the spend lime peel on the rim and drop it in for garnish. Enjoy.  For more news and information about Indie Pub, check out the links below. Website: jrushingwrites.com/the-indie-pub-podcast/ Twitter: @TheIndiePub YouTube: The Indie Pub The Indie Pub streams on the following services. Anchor / Apple Podcasts / Google Podcasts / Spotify / YouTube / RadioPublic / Castbox / Overcast / Breaker / Pocket Casts If you’d like to know more about host J. Rushing and his writing including his fantasy/noir novel RADIO, here are some links as well. Website: jrushingwrites.com Twitter: @jrushingwrites Goodreads: J_Rushing Instagram: @jrushingwrites You can find RADIO for kindle or paperback here. Thanks for listening and we’ll see you back in the pub next time.

Episode 13: This week in the pub we've got Michael R. Fletcher and Clayton W. Snyder here with us to discuss just what it might mean when a reader says a city feels like a character. We talk possible definitions, technique, strategies, deliberateness, and more all while getting comfy with some Jameson Irish Whiskey Here's what these two think you should be checking out right now. Indie: The Legacy of the Brightwash by Krystle Matar, Creation by Bjørn Larssen, Never Die by Rob J. Hayes, and An Alter on the Village Green by Nathan Hall.  Everything Else: Children of Time + Children of Ruin by Adrian Tchaikovsky, Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir, Master Assassins by Robert V.S. Redick, and The Pariah by Anthony Ryan.  Be sure to check out Clayton, Michael, and their work. Clayton's Website: claytonwsnyder.com Clayton's Twitter: @ClaytonSnyder2 You can find Clayton's books on Amazon Michael's Website: michaelrfletcher.com Michael's Twitter: @FletcherMR You can find Michael's books on Amazon. Our Drink for this episode is a classic. Jameson Irish Whiskey goes with everything and you should drink it any way you want. We chose to sip ours neat.  For more news and information about Indie Pub, check out the links below. Website: jrushingwrites.com/the-indie-pub-podcast/ Twitter: @TheIndiePub The Indie Pub streams on the following services. Anchor / Apple Podcasts / Google Podcasts / Spotify / YouTube / RadioPublic / Castbox / Overcast / Breaker / Pocket Casts If you’d like to know more about host J. Rushing and his writing including his fantasy/noir novel RADIO, here are some links as well. Website: jrushingwrites.com Twitter: @jrushingwrites Goodreads: J_Rushing Instagram: @jrushingwrites You can find RADIO for kindle or paperback here. Thanks for listening and we’ll see you back in the pub next time.

Episode 12: This week in the pub we've got David Walters, founder and book reviewer over at FanFiAddict.com and founder of both MaydayCon and TBRCon. He's here with us to give a little insight into just what it takes to successfully plan and run an online literary convention.  *spoiler* It's an impressive feat no matter how you break it down.  Here's what David thinks you should be checking out right now. Indie: Dragon Mage by M.L. Spencer, Of Blood and Fire by Ryan Cahill, Never Die by Rob Hayes  Everything Else: The Green Knight (film), Dexter (TV), Mario Odyssey (Video Game) Diablo III (Video Game), Nailed It (Netflix)  Be sure to check out David Walters and his work. Website: fanfiaddict.com Twitter: @DWalters29 Our Drink for this episode is the one and only Whisky Sour. As with many of the classics, there are a number of variations but here's a solid recipe to get you going.  Whisky Sour 2 ounces bourbon 1 ounce lemon juice, freshly squeezed 1/2 ounce simple syrup 1 egg white (optional) 3-5 dashes Angostura bitters Add the bourbon, lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white to a shaker but DON'T ADD THE ICE YET! You need to do a dry shake (no ice) to get the froth just right then go back with the ice. So shake it until you get a nice foam the add the ice and shake some more. Strain into your favorite cocktail glass or over ice if you choose. Add a few drops of Angostura bitters to the foam at the top for looks, smell and eventually taste.  For more news and information about Indie Pub, check out the links below. Website: jrushingwrites.com/the-indie-pub-podcast/ Twitter: @TheIndiePub The Indie Pub streams on the following services. Anchor / Apple Podcasts / Google Podcasts / Spotify / YouTube / RadioPublic / Castbox / Overcast / Breaker / Pocket Casts If you’d like to know more about host J. Rushing and his writing including his fantasy/noir novel RADIO, here are some links as well. Website: jrushingwrites.com Twitter: @jrushingwrites Goodreads: J_Rushing Instagram: @jrushingwrites You can find RADIO for kindle or paperback here. Thanks for listening and we’ll see you back in the pub next time.

Episode 11: We've got Ben Galley with us this week and we're deep diving on worldbuilding and the fine-tuning of a classic cocktail, the Old Fashioned.  Ben Galley is the author of Heart of Stone, the Chasing Graves trilogy, the Scarlet Star Trilogy, The Emaneska series, and the Scalussen Chronicles including it’s latest release, Heavy Lies the Crown. Here's what Ben thinks you should be checking out right now. Indie: King Fall by David Estes, Spirits of Vengeance Rob J. Hayes, Norylska Groans by Michael R. Fletcher and Clayton W. Snyder Everything Else: Loki (TV Series), Dying Light (video game), The Shadow of the Gods by John Gwynne Be sure to check out Ben Galley and his work. Website: bengalley.com Twitter: @BenGalley Goodreads: Ben Galley Instagram: @bengalleyauthor Facebook: @BenGalleyAuthor YouTube: BenGalleyAuthor You can get his books anywhere books are sold.  Our Drink for this episode is the good ol' Old Fashioned, in all its' simple yet complex goodness. Old Fashioneds are a prime cocktail for experimentation. The following recipe is just a suggestion based on our two methods.  The Old Fashioned  2-3oz Bourbon or Rye Whisky  1tsp Brown sugar or raw/turbinado/demerara sugar or a plain old white cube if you like.   2-4 dashes of Angostura Bitters (add an additional 2-4 dashes of oranges bitters if you're feeling extra orange-y)  Add the sugar to the glass and add the bitters. Mix well and tilt the glass to coat the sides. add ice and your whisky of choice and stir to chill. Garnish with a cherry and orange peel. Flame the peel over the drink, heat the peel to release more oils, and rub the rim of the glass with the peel. Throw the peel in and enjoy.   For more news and information about Indie Pub, check out the links below. Website: jrushingwrites.com/the-indie-pub-podcast/ Twitter: @TheIndiePub The Indie Pub streams on the following services. Anchor / Apple Podcasts / Google Podcasts / Spotify / YouTube / RadioPublic / Castbox / Overcast / Breaker / Pocket Casts If you’d like to know more about host J. Rushing and his writing including his fantasy/noir novel RADIO, here are some links as well. Website: jrushingwrites.com Twitter: @jrushingwrites Goodreads: J_Rushing Instagram: @jrushingwrites You can find RADIO for kindle or paperback here. Thanks for listening and we’ll see you back in the pub next time.

Episode 10: This week in the pub, author and professional designer K.M. Alexander is back with us and this time he’s dishing out all kinds of tips, tricks, and resources surrounding map making for books, particularly fantasy maps.  You can check out the maps he discusses here. K.M. Alexander is the author of the New Weird and Cosmic Horror series The Bell Forging Cycle including The Stars Were Right, Old Broken Road, Red Litten World, and the latest addition, Gleam Upon the Waves. Here's what K.M. thinks you should be checking out right now. Indie: A Ritual of Bone by Lee C. Conley and The Wicked Blade by Jason VanHee Everything Else: The Blacktongue Thief by Christopher Buehlman, Whispers in the Dark by Laurel Hightower, The John Nyquist Series by Jeff Noon Be sure to check out K.M. Alexander and his work. Website: kmalexander.com Twitter: @KM_Alexander Goodreads: KMAlexander Instagram: @kmalexander You can get his books here. Our Drink for this episode is some scurvy fighting grog! Grog 2oz Rum (Navy strength if you got it, dark, spiced, or dark/spiced rum if you want a bit more flavor) 2tsp Brown Sugar 0.5oz Fresh Lime Juice 0.5oz Water Stir the ingredients together in a class until the sugar has dissolved. Serve with the spent lime husk as garnish and without ice to both help with over-dilution and get a feel for how the seafarers of old would have served it.  For more news and information about Indie Pub, check out the links below. Website: jrushingwrites.com/the-indie-pub-podcast/ Twitter: @TheIndiePub The Indie Pub streams on the following services. Anchor / Apple Podcasts / Google Podcasts / Spotify / YouTube / RadioPublic / Castbox / Overcast / Breaker / Pocket Casts If you’d like to know more about host J. Rushing and his writing including his fantasy/noir novel RADIO, here are some links as well. Website: jrushingwrites.com Twitter: @jrushingwrites Goodreads: J_Rushing Instagram: @jrushingwrites You can find RADIO for kindle or paperback here. Thanks for listening and we’ll see you back in the pub next time.

Episode 9: In the pub this week is award winning author Justin Lee Anderson. We're both authors. We're both beta readers. So, we get into the nitty-gritty of the process of beta reading from both perspectives.  Justin Lee Anderson is the author of the SPFBO 6 (Self-Published Fantasy Blog Off) winning novel The Lost War, and the Audie Award winning novel Carpet Diem. Here's what Justin thinks you should be checking out right now. Indie: The SPFBO Finalists and Semi-Finalists including Patrick Samphire's Shadow of a Dead God and Michael R. Fletcher's Black Stone Heart The Rest: The Boys, Invincible, Brightburn, DC's Kingdom Come, Legion of Super Heroes comic series Be sure to check out Justin and his work. Websites: justinleeanderson.com Twitter: @authorjla Facebook: @justinleeandersonauthor Instagram:@justinleeandersonauthor Goodreads: Justin Lee Anderson Be sure to check out his books on Amazon. Our Drinks for this episode are two drams of whisky. Justin has Ardbeg 10, I have Lagavulin 16, and we talk about a lot of others because if you love whisk(e)y then you love a lot of whiskies. For more news and information about Indie Pub, check out the links below. Website: jrushingwrites.com/the-indie-pub-podcast/ Twitter: @TheIndiePub The Indie Pub streams on the following services. Anchor / Apple Podcasts / Google Podcasts / Spotify / YouTube / RadioPublic / Castbox / Overcast / Breaker / Pocket Casts If you’d like to know more about host J. Rushing and his writing including his fantasy/noir novel RADIO, here are some links as well. Website: jrushingwrites.com Twitter: @jrushingwrites Goodreads: J_Rushing Instagram: @jrushingwrites You can find RADIO for kindle or paperback here. Thanks for listening and we’ll see you back in the pub next time.

Welcome to our first installment of After Hours. The pub doors are closed, the indie writing folks have gone home, and you're here alone with the proprietor of this establishment as I wax poetic about purely boozy matters.  In this episode, we’ll be looking for some answers to a question that many find confusing, costly, and intimidating. How do I start my own home bar?  We’re going to look at the basic tools and glassware you'll need to get yourself started and we’ll examine three philosophies on how to begin your own bottle collection with a focus on one method I personally feel works best. For more news and information about Indie Pub, check out the links below. Website: jrushingwrites.com/the-indie-pub-podcast/ Twitter: @TheIndiePub The Indie Pub streams on the following services. Anchor / Apple Podcasts / Google Podcasts / Spotify / YouTube / RadioPublic / Castbox / Overcast / Breaker / Pocket Casts If you’d like to know more about host J. Rushing and his writing including his fantasy/noir novel RADIO, here are some links as well. Website: jrushingwrites.com Twitter: @jrushingwrites Goodreads: J_Rushing Instagram: @jrushingwrites You can find RADIO for kindle or paperback here. RADIO is also available in paperback from most booksellers.  Thanks for listening and we’ll see you back in the pub next time.

Episode 8: This week in the pub we have professional editor, book reviewer, and author, Sarah Chorn to discuss the state of representation of disability in writing and tips to help authors avoid pitfalls as the work to become more inclusive.  Sarah Chorn is the author of Of Honey and Wildfires, Seraphina's Lament and Glass Rhapsody which comes out June 30th.  Here's what Sarah thinks you should be checking out right now. Indie: The Written by Ben Galley, Windborn by Alex S. Bradshaw Everything Else: Loki on Disney+ Be sure to check out Sarah and her work. Websites: bookwormblues.net Twitter: @bookwormblues Goodreads: Sarah Chorn Be sure to check out her books on Amazon. Our Drink for this episode is the Mojito.  Mojito 5-ish mint leaves  2oz White Rum 0.5oz simple syrup Juice of half a lime Club Soda or any Sparkling Water Mint sprig and lime wheel for garnish *pro tip: Place the mint leaves in your hands and give them a big *clap!* The air pressure breaks some of the cells and results in more flavor. -Place the mint in the glass, squeeze the lime over the top, throw the lime husk in as well, then muddle well.  -Add the rum and simple syrup then add ice. Top with club soda and give it a few gentle turns to cool the drink.  -Garish with a sprig of mint and a lime wheel and enjoy.  For more news and information about Indie Pub, check out the links below. Website: jrushingwrites.com/the-indie-pub-podcast/ Twitter: @TheIndiePub The Indie Pub streams on the following services. Anchor / Apple Podcasts / Google Podcasts / Spotify / YouTube / RadioPublic / Castbox / Overcast / Breaker / Pocket Casts If you’d like to know more about host J. Rushing and his writing including his fantasy/noir novel RADIO, here are some links as well. Website: jrushingwrites.com Twitter: @jrushingwrites Goodreads: J_Rushing Instagram: @jrushingwrites You can find RADIO for kindle or paperback here. Thanks for listening and we’ll see you back in the pub next time.

Episode 7: This week in the pub author, reviewer and TTRPG-er Ryan Howse and I discuss the interesting similarities and fundamental differences between fantasy writing for novels and table top role playing games.  Ryan Howse is the author of The Steel Discord ( a magi-tech train heist), The Alchemy Dirge (Noir/Fantasy/Crime set in the same world as The Steel Discord), and Red in Tooth and Claw (a wilderness survival/fantasy/horror).  Here's what Ryan thinks you should be checking out right now. Indie: Mothership RPG, Burning Wheel RPG, 7th Sea 1st edition RPG, Nice Marines RPG, The Origin of Birds in the Footprints of Writing by Raymond St. Elmo, The Mold Farmer by Rick Claypool, and Legacy of the Brightwash by Krystle Matar Be sure to check out Ryan and his work. Websites: Grimdark Magazine, Before We Go Blog Twitter: @RyanHowse Goodreads: Ryan Howse Be sure to check out his books on Amazon. Our Drink for this episode is espresso. Grab your grinder, some of your favorite beans, an espresso machine, and pull some shots of liquid gold.  For more news and information about Indie Pub, check out the links below. Website: jrushingwrites.com/the-indie-pub-podcast/ Twitter: @TheIndiePub The Indie Pub streams on the following services. Anchor / Apple Podcasts / Google Podcasts / Spotify / YouTube / RadioPublic / Castbox / Overcast / Breaker / Pocket Casts If you’d like to know more about host J. Rushing and his writing including his fantasy/noir novel RADIO, here are some links as well. Website: jrushingwrites.com Twitter: @jrushingwrites Goodreads: J_Rushing Instagram: @jrushingwrites You can find RADIO for kindle or paperback here. Thanks for listening and we’ll see you back in the pub next time.

Episode 6: This week in the pub we have Allegra Pescatore and Christopher Russell discussing inner workings of co-authorship. They're here to demystify just what it takes to successfully go from "Oh, your an author too?"  to "I can't believe we published a book together." and everything in between.   Our Drink this week is the Gin and Tonic.  Gin and Tonic 2oz Gin of choice 10oz Tonic of choice Add ice to glass and pour in gin. Finish with tonic and garnish with lime or lemon, or cumber or... Our guests' indie recommendations are:  Orconomics by J. Zachary Pike The Lightning Conjurer series by by Rachel Rener The Fall of Wizardoms series by Jeffrey L. Kohanek For more info about our guests, check out the links below. Allegra's Website: https://www.authorallegra.com/ Allegra's Twitter: @AuthorAllegra Allegra's Facebook: @authorallegra Allegra's YouTube: Plot Mom Allegra's Patreon: Plot Mom Allegra's Discord: Plot Mom You can find Allegra's books here and here. Christopher's Website: https://www.christopherrussellauthor.com/ Christopher's Twitter @chris_DT_author Christopher's Instagram: @christopher_russell_author Christopher's Facebook: Divinity's Twilight Fantasy Novels  You can find Christopher's book here. For more news and information about Indie Pub, check out the links below. Website: jrushingwrites.com/the-indie-pub-podcast/ Twitter: @TheIndiePub The Indie Pub streams on the following services. Anchor / Apple Podcasts / Google Podcasts / Spotify / YouTube / RadioPublic / Castbox / Overcast / Breaker / Pocket Casts/ and more. If you’d like to know more about host J. Rushing and his writing including his fantasy/noir novel RADIO, here are some links as well. Website: jrushingwrites.com Twitter: @jrushingwrites Goodreads: J_Rushing Instagram: @jrushingwrites You can find RADIO for kindle or paperback here. Thanks for listening and we’ll see you back in the pub next time.

Episode 5: This week in the pub author Dale Lucas and I discuss the triumphs and tribulations of writing historical fantasy. From accuracy issues, to the pains and pleasures of research, to respecting peoples and places, to hilarious tidbits we'll always keep with us, we talk about it all.  Dale Lucas is the author of the sword and sorcery/police procedural series The Fifth Ward and the historical urban fantasy Doc Voodoo series. Here's what Dale thinks you should be checking out right now.  Indie: The Deeds of Pounce by Benjamin Wachs and anything buy Beating Windward Press.  Non Indie: Declare by Tim Powers  Be sure to check out Dale and his work.  Website: authordalelucas.wordpress.com Twitter: @DaleLucas114 Goodreads: Dale Lucas Facebook: @AuthorDaleLucas You can get his books anywhere books are sold.  Our Drink for this episode is La Quilt à l'Orange, a fall/winter warmer with a gin base. This was a collaboration as we are both cocktail enthusiasts and we even named the drink live during the episode. Listen to see how it all came about.  La Quilt à l'Orange 2oz Gin 0.75oz Orange Liqueur of choice (curaçao/Cointreu in this case)  0.75oz Benedictine 2-4 dashes Orange Bitters 2-4 dashes Angostura Bitters Stir first three ingredients with ice until well chilled and strain into your favorite cocktail glass. Twist an orange peel over the top and place into the drink. Finish off with dashes of bitters. Enjoy. For more news and information about Indie Pub, check out the links below. Website: jrushingwrites.com/the-indie-pub-podcast/ Twitter: @TheIndiePub The Indie Pub streams on the following services. Anchor / Apple Podcasts / Google Podcasts / Spotify / YouTube / RadioPublic / Castbox / Overcast / Breaker / Pocket Casts If you’d like to know more about host J. Rushing and his writing including his fantasy/noir novel RADIO, here are some links as well. Website: jrushingwrites.com Twitter: @jrushingwrites Goodreads: J_Rushing Instagram: @jrushingwrites You can find RADIO for kindle or paperback here. Thanks for listening and we’ll see you back in the pub next time.

Episode 4: This week in the pub we have Beth Tabler from Grimdark Magazine and Before We Go Blog. She's here to shed some light on just what exactly Grimdark is and what it isn't. Is a genre? Is it a filter? Is it all about the violence? Listen and find out.  While the topic may be dark, the drink is about as bright as it gets. In this episode we're sipping on some fruit filled Pimm's Cups and lamenting our lack of those amazing British fascinator hats.   *Notes:  -You may notice a few brief instances of connection issues during this episode. This may be due to Beth secretly calling from within the Matrix or it may be an issue with Skype. I'll let you be the judge.  -This episode was recorded last month so when you hear "this month" it means March 2021 and when you hear "next month" it means April 2021 Beth Tabler is the owner and editor of Before We Go Blog and assistant editor and site lead at Grimdark Magazine and moderator and co-organizer of TBRcon.   Be sure to check out Beth Tabler and her work. Website: beforewegoblog.com and grimdarkmagazine.com Twitter @BethTabler Our Drink for this episode is The Pimm's Cup, a British classic and a fruit basket in a glass.  The Pimm's Cup -Beth's Recipe 3oz Pimm's no1 Cup 9oz Sprite Sliced orange, strawberry, cucumber -My Recipe 1.5oz Gin 3oz Pimm's no1 Cup 9oz San Pellegrino Limonata Sliced orange, strawberry, cucumber, and a sprig of rosemary. (Traditional Pimm's Cups use mint in place of rosemary)  For either recipe, add ice and sliced fruit to a tall glass. Add your alcohols and top with mixer. Stir gently to preserve the carbination. Enjoy! For more news and information about Indie Pub, check out the links below. Website: jrushingwrites.com/the-indie-pub-podcast/ Twitter: @TheIndiePub The Indie Pub streams on the following services. Anchor / Apple Podcasts / Google Podcasts / Spotify / YouTube / RadioPublic / Castbox / Overcast / Breaker / Pocket Casts If you’d like to know more about host J. Rushing and his writing including his fantasy/noir novel RADIO, here are some links as well. Website: jrushingwrites.com Twitter: @jrushingwrites Goodreads: J_Rushing Instagram: @jrushingwrites You can find RADIO for kindle or paperback here. Thanks for listening and we’ll see you back in the pub next time.