In this inspiring episode of Coffee Talk with the Bookish Besties, Amy sits down with indie fantasy author Astrid Rose to discuss her publishing journey, the stories that shaped her life, and the empowering messages woven throughout her books.

Astrid shares how a chance online gaming encounter led to meeting her husband, moving from the United Kingdom to New York, and eventually finding the courage to publish her debut novel, The Book Reader. Together, they dive into witches, demons, reincarnation, holiday-inspired romances, powerful female main characters, and the realities of writing as a dyslexic author in the indie publishing world.

The conversation explores creativity, self-belief, overcoming obstacles, and the importance of celebrating every victory—no matter how small. From Lor ...