We've finally done it folks...it's our 100th episode of the podcast, and we could not have a better guest to ring it in with--Keylee Hargis is back! She is the massively talented writer behind the Young Adult Fantasy "Royal Bond", "War Bond", & the rest of the Bond Series that's soon to follow. This amazing writer has garnered 30 MILLION reads across her work and has a rabid fan base to boot. Young Adult/ New Adult lovers out there will find a new author to binge on, and fellow authors out there can learn a thing or two about making it in this business (I know I did).

Just like last time, this chat was funny, informative, and raw (don't let the smile fool you, like her characters in Sacred Scars--this woman's an assassin with prose). We talk about her latest debut, "Sacred Scars", and the inspirations she had for making/while making this novel. For more Keylee, check her out on Wattpad and make sure to follow her on socials so you can stay up to date on everything this bestseller is up to--you won't regret it.

Keylee's Links

INSTAGRAM - @keyleehargis_author

TWITTER - @keyleehargis

WEBSITE - linktr.ee/Keyleehargis

For more of A.R. Mirabal, visit "www.Neotino.net". There you'll find galleries of all our art, a store for current and soon-to-be-released merch and books, as well as some free short stories and a contact page for our services.

A.R.'s Links:

ALL LINKS - linktr.ee/AR_Mirabal

INSTAGRAM - @allegoryoftheend

TWITTER - @OfficialNeotino

REDDIT - u/Official_Neotino

PATREON - patreon.com/neotino

This week I have the pleasure of introducing the youngest author/writer/scribe to every grace the podcast - Wilsey Zahner. At 12 years old she released her first YA Action/Adventure book, and followed up with a sequel only months later (she plans on finishing the trilogy within the next year!). Her drive at such a young age is something to truly marvel and this seems to only be the beginning in a very rich career for this young woman. You can hop on the bandwagon now, or wish you did earlier, 'cause soon enough this girl's name will be at the top of every bestsellers list.

Patient, poised, and passionate about her work--Wilsey knows what her dreams are is determined to strive for them. Her comprehension of the YA/Action & Adventure genre is allowing her to take beloved tropes and turn them on their heads for readers of both of new and matured generations to love/devour.

As always, take a peek into Wilsey's social media (links below) and find her Amazon authors page, she has a lot of community engagement and if you are/become a fan of hers it'll be great to see the behind-the-scenes action of it all (make sure to turn on notifications so you know everything this man has to offer the moment it releases).

Wilsey's Links:

INSTAGRAM - @wilsey_zahner

YOUTUBE - Wilsey Vids

For more of A.R. Mirabal, visit "www.Neotino.net". There you'll find galleries of all our art, a store for current and soon-to-be-released merch and books, as well as some free short stories and a contact page for our services.

A.R.'s Links:

ALL LINKS - linktr.ee/AR_Mirabal

INSTAGRAM - @allegoryoftheend

TWITTER - @OfficialNeotino

REDDIT - u/Official_Neotino

PATREON - patreon.com/neotino

This week we have a fellow Star Wars nerd in our midst, so bring your lightsabers and alien-to-English dictionaries, 'cause it's about to get weird! Our guest, Matthew Romeo, is a Science Fiction and Fantasy author with a knack for swordplay. His first trilogy, The Maven Knight, is a fantasy set in a post-apocalyptic world where nanite storms cover the lands and heroes must rise to conquer a rising evil. He is also the author of The Outrider Saga and co-author of the Seawyth Chronicles, so if you haven't added any of his works into your TBR, you should be!

Maybe it was the Star Wars references, maybe it was how we had a huge nerd-bond--who knows--but whatever the reason, this conversation was a genuine blast to have. Matthew's wit and imagination have allowed him to create some truly jaw-dropping sequences within his stories, I felt like I had front-row seats to a movie premiere as he described some of them throughout the chat. We had some deep discussions on the nature of Science Fiction, shared some laughs, and even got a few words of wisdom from the young talent--what more could you ask for?

Make sure to take a peek into Matthew's social media (links below), he has a lot of community engagement and if you are/become a fan of his it'll be great to see the behind-the-scenes action of it all. As always, do us a favor and find his Amazon authors page. When you do, slam that follow button and make sure to turn on notifications so you know everything this man has to offer the moment it releases. Support is one of the most important things an Indie Author can ask for (outside of money obviously), and every little bit counts so do your part!

Matthew's Links:

INSTAGRAM - @matthew.s.romeo

WEBSITE - themavenknight.wixsite.com

For more of A.R. Mirabal, visit "www.Neotino.net". There you'll find galleries of all our art, a store for current and soon-to-be-released merch and books, as well as some free short stories and a contact page for our services.

A.R.'s Links:

ALL LINKS - linktr.ee/AR_Mirabal

INSTAGRAM - @allegoryoftheend

TWITTER - @OfficialNeotino

REDDIT - u/Official_Neotino

PATREON - patreon.com/neotino

This week we welcome a spirtual powerhouse of an author and inspirational orator, Amukelani Makhuvela! She is the creative mind behind "Basket of Grief", a gripping tale that follows the lives of different indivuals which come together to forge a story that teaches us how to heal in the face of misery. Her works have been sold and featured in South African libraries since she was old enough to pick up a pen, so it was an absolute honor to speak with her.

Amukelani (outside of having an awesome accent--seriously, it makes everything she says that much more profound) is a government worker in South Africa when she's not crafting stories. She holds a degree in social science, obtained at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT). Born in Mbokota village, in the Limpopo Province, she later reloacted to Gauteng Province, where she now lives with her family in the city of Tshwane. She describes herself as "a slave to the curiosities of her state of mind, which makes her love for writing grow each day."

Her love of Fantasy & Thrillers have molded her into quite an imagnitive storyteller, but the way she blends together South African lore and takes inspiration from real-life events is what makes her writing stand out--it's no wonder she was an Honoree for the 2021 African Authors Award! Make sure to check out the links below and pick up a copy of "Basket of Grief" for yourself, its worth it.

Amukelani's Links:

INSTAGRAM - @amumakhuvela

TWITTER - @ThebookW

For more of A.R. Mirabal, visit "www.Neotino.net". There you'll find galleries of all our art, a store for current and soon-to-be-released merch and books, as well as some free short stories and a contact page for our services.

A.R.'s Links:

ALL LINKS - linktr.ee/AR_Mirabal

INSTAGRAM - @allegoryoftheend

TWITTER - @OfficialNeotino

REDDIT - u/Official_Neotino

PATREON - patreon.com/neotino

This week we welcome an author you need to keep an eye out for, if you aren't already, Andrew Kirschner! He is the author and creative mind behind the Ms. Infinity series, which just recently nabbed #51 in Amazon's Bestsellers list for Superhero Fiction audiobooks--such an achievement! Andrew's work is breathing fresh air in this superhero genre that has swept across all platforms of entertainment for the past 20 years, and he doesn't plan on stopping!

What I admire the most about Andrew is his ability to keep marketing his books and finding new ways to bring more eyes to previous works while maintaining a great work ethic with new projects. He's just recently revamped the covers of the first three installments of the Ms. Infinity Saga (they look incredible by the way, definitely check them out) and he's hard at work with finalizing the audiobook versions of his other two books!

"Ms. Infinity: Earth's Greatest Hero" is the first book in the series with "Where Infinity Begins" and "Infinite Moon" respectfully making up the 2nd and 3rd legs of the saga. The series follows the life of Bonnie Boring and her alter-ego--Ms. Infinity.

Andrew's wit and positivity radiate through his characters/world to create a work that feels real and tangible even though its subject matter revolves around larger than earth threats, superpowers, and nefarious villains. For more of his work, find him on social media (all links below) and make sure to reach out/support him, for all the hard work this man has put into these books an "atta-boy" is the least we can do.

Andrew's Links:

INSTAGRAM - @andrew.kirschner.author

TWITTER - @Ms_Infinity1

WEBSITE - andrewkirschner.net

For more of A.R. Mirabal, visit "www.Neotino.net". There you'll find galleries of all our art, a store for current and soon-to-be-released merch and books, as well as some free short stories and a contact page for our services.

A.R.'s Links:

ALL LINKS - linktr.ee/AR_Mirabal

INSTAGRAM - @allegoryoftheend

TWITTER - @OfficialNeotino

REDDIT - u/Official_Neotino

PATREON - patreon.com/neotino

This week we bring back two recent guests that have inspired me (and hopefully, they'll inspire you as well) for a quick Indie Authors Group-cast! Rebecca Rossi & C.T. Ortega, the sequel we have all been waiting for, is upon us and its everything I imagined it to be--only better!

What stands out to me about Rebecca is her mastery of human emotion. Her stories aren't just entertaining/imaginative tales, their a dense web of feelings and motives that keep you on your toes while making you fall in love with the fictional characters she created. So make sure to take a peak at her Amazon Author page as well and hit that follow button so you'll be the first to know when another one of her heart-pounding best-sellers hit the shelves!

Rebecca's Links:

INSTAGRAM - @my_bookish_universe

TWITTER - @Rossi_Author

WEBSITE - PeaceandLoveandVeggies.com

C.T. inspired me so much in this conversation. His passion and dedication to his craft is something all writers should aspire to, he challenges himself daily yet loves every minute of the process--no matter how grueling it may be or how lazy he feels that day. I became an instant fan of his writing just from this talk, his ideas are intriguing while keeping an air on realism, even when he writes about Dragons!

Mr. Ortega has FIVE (that's right--FIVE) novels releasing this year, to keep up with his work use the links below and find him on the webz. Make sure to take a peak at his Amazon Author page as well and hit that follow button so you'll be the first to know another one of his best-sellers have hit the shelves!

C.T.'s Links:

INSTAGRAM - @author.ctortega

TWITTER - @AuthorCTOrtega

EMAIL (For Inquires) - [email protected]

For more of A.R. Mirabal, visit "www.Neotino.net". There you'll find galleries of all our art, a store for current and soon-to-be-released merch and books, as well as some free short stories and a contact page for our services.

A.R.'s Links:

ALL LINKS - linktr.ee/AR_Mirabal

INSTAGRAM - @allegoryoftheend

TWITTER - @OfficialNeotino

REDDIT - u/Official_Neotino

PATREON - patreon.com/neotino

This week we have another multi-talented brain to pick and be in awe of - Joel Schueler! An author of novels, poetry, and even songs, is only part of what makes our guest this week so special--he also sings (with a recording contract to Sub Max Records to boot).

What stood out to me about Joel is his love of comedy. His debut work "Jim & Martha" is a comedic fiction revolving around a married couple, and he's continued to weave his sense of humor into other works like "Covid Kiss: A Very Silly Very Short Story", and "Poetry for Mr. Gould".

As always, hop on his Amazon Author page and hit the follow button so you'll be notified whenever Joel releases another book--support the indies!!!

Aside from his writing, Joel is also a professional singer and songwriter. His music is available on Spotify, and it's definitely worth a listen if you are a face of lyricism and melodies. Links to all his work (Books & Music) can be found on his social media, links are below.

Joel's Links:

INSTAGRAM - @joelschueler_writer

TWITTER - @JoelSchueler

WEBSITE - joelschueler.com

For more of A.R. Mirabal, visit "www.Neotino.net". There you'll find galleries of all our art, a store for current and soon-to-be-released merch and books, as well as some free short stories and a contact page for our services.

A.R.'s Links:

ALL LINKS - linktr.ee/AR_Mirabal

INSTAGRAM - @allegoryoftheend

TWITTER - @OfficialNeotino

REDDIT - u/Official_Neotino

PATREON - patreon.com/neotino

This week grab your blankie and a flashlight, 'cause we have another Horror-lover in our midst. Horror/YA Fantasy Author, Rebecca Rossi, joins us to discuss and dissect what makes a great character-driven horror story.

Rebecca is a self-proclaimed Drag Race & Horror enthusiast, a blogger, the host of the You'll Read Too Bookclub (@you.ll.read.too.bookclub), and a gifted scribe. Her first work, "Signs of the Zodiac", is a YA Fantasy trilogy revolving around a universe-ending war between the gods of the Zodiac and the group of kids responsible for restoring the peace.

After finding her comfort-zone with writing, she was inspired to try a hand at a genre she's loved all her life--Horror. "The Devil Within Me", her first (but definitely not last) horror novel is a character-driven thriller in which you experience the gradual possession and corruption of person who was once so warm and compassionate.

What stands out to me about Rebecca is her mastery of human emotion. Her stories aren't just entertaining/imaginitve tales, their a dense web of feelings and motives that keep you on your toes while making you fall in love with the fictional characters she created. So make sure to take a peak at her Amazon Author page as well and hit that follow button so you'll be the first to know when another one of her heart-pounding best-sellers hit the shelves!

Rebecca's Links:

INSTAGRAM - @my_bookish_universe

TWITTER - @Rossi_Author

WEBSITE - PeaceandLoveandVeggies.com

For more of A.R. Mirabal, visit "www.Neotino.net". There you'll find galleries of all our art, a store for current and soon-to-be-released merch and books, as well as some free short stories and a contact page for our services.

A.R.'s Links:

ALL LINKS - linktr.ee/AR_Mirabal

INSTAGRAM - @allegoryoftheend

TWITTER - @OfficialNeotino

REDDIT - u/Official_Neotino

PATREON - patreon.com/neotino

We're keeping the New Year/New Energy vibe going with another great guest this week. Author C.T. Ortega comes on the podcast for his first time (but definitely not the last) and talks about his process, his work, but mostly motivation 'cause this man writes a NEW book every 100 Days.

This man honestly inspired me so much in this conversation. His passion and dedication to his craft is something all writers should aspire to, he challenges himself daily yet loves every minute of the process--no matter how grueling it may be or how lazy he feels that day. I became an instant fan of his writing just from this talk, his ideas are intriguing while keeping an air on realism, even when he writes about Dragons!

Mr. Ortega has FIVE (that's right--FIVE) novels releasing this year, to keep up with his work use the links below and find him on the webz. Make sure to take a peak at his Amazon Author page as well and hit that follow button so you'll be the first to know another one of his best-sellers have hit the shelves!

C.T.'s Links:

INSTAGRAM - @author.ctortega

TWITTER - @AuthorCTOrtega

EMAIL (For Inquires) - [email protected]

For more of A.R. Mirabal, visit "www.Neotino.net". There you'll find galleries of all our art, a store for current and soon-to-be-released merch and books, as well as some free short stories and a contact page for our services.

A.R.'s Links:

ALL LINKS - linktr.ee/AR_Mirabal

INSTAGRAM - @allegoryoftheend

TWITTER - @OfficialNeotino

REDDIT - u/Official_Neotino

PATREON - patreon.com/neotino

For our second episode of the year we have a real special treat, a double-whammy first for the podcast, a Therapist/Comic Book Creator! Mike Alger is the prolific mind behind Dork Art Comics, an Indie Comic Book press with a character-driven Metaverse that rivals Marvel!

Mike's passion and love for his creations is an inspiration, his excitement in describing/showing me his latest comic book issues made me just as excited to pick up a copy for myself!

What I enjoyed the most of our talk, however, is the insight he gave me into being a creator in today's world. Book fairs, comic book conventions, he's done them all and doesn't plan on stopping! He went through the process and explained it in a way that made me understand it was much more accessible than I had assumed--so if you're an aspiring writer and had any doubts like I did, this episode is for you!

All of Dork Arts Studio's comic issue collection is available for purchase through his website, or direct messaging via email/Instagram--links below.

Mike's Links:

INSTAGRAM - @dorkartsstudio

EMAIL - [email protected]

WEBSITE - dorkartscomics.wixsite.com

For more of A.R. Mirabal, visit "www.Neotino.net". There you'll find galleries of all our art, a store for current and soon-to-be-released merch and books, as well as some free short stories and a contact page for our services.

A.R.'s Links:

ALL LINKS - linktr.ee/AR_Mirabal

INSTAGRAM - @allegoryoftheend

TWITTER - @OfficialNeotino

REDDIT - u/Official_Neotino

PATREON - patreon.com/neotino