J.N Kindig, Indie Publishing, The Nightmare Novellas & more
Welcome back to The Reading Rift ✨ This week, Lydia and Bec sit down with J.N. Kindig, author of The Nightmare Novellas, for a deep dive into indie publishing, gothic horror, worldbuilding, and what it truly takes to bring a dark story to life. 🔞 Listener Note: This is an adult podcast with adult themes and language. 📚 Spoiler-Free Episode: You can absolutely listen even if The Nightmare Novellas is still on your TBR! In this episode, we talk about: • Growing up as a reader and the authors who shaped her voice • From dragon stories on construction paper to gothic fiction and horror • Battling self-doubt and finding the “I can actually do this” moment • Writing under pressure and drafting a novel in just a few months • Crafting blurbs that actually sell your book • Self-publishing vs. traditional publishing — and the realities behind both • Social media strategy for indie authors (what actually works?) • What readers can do to truly support authors • The logistics of self-publishing and what she’d do differently next time We also explore the world of The Nightmare Novellas: • A spoiler-free introduction to nightmare hunters and the state of the world • The deeper themes woven through the story • Religious influences and the role of the gods • Character naming, map-making, and worldbuilding inspirations • The origin story behind the book Plus… 👀 You’ll hear the first line of the next book: “Cassander Esclarmonde should’ve killed his brother when he had the chance.” If you love gothic horror, layered worldbuilding, strong thematic depth, and honest conversations about indie publishing, this episode is for you. ✨ Connect with J.N. Kindig: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorjnkindig?igsh=bDR3Znl5cXJ3ajZ1 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@authorjnkindig?_r=1&_t=ZT-93p5SQtgOLu Website: https://www.authorjnkindig.com/books Buy the book: https://amzn.to/4rb0J1T Some of the links in this description may be affiliate links. This means we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you if you choose to make a purchase through them. We only share books, products, and resources we genuinely love or believe add value to our community. Thank you for supporting the channel—it helps us continue creating content for you 🤍 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave a review — it helps us continue spotlighting incredible authors in fantasy, romantasy, and beyond. See you in the Rift 🖤
