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 publish ...