Wrap up in a blanket, get a cosy drink and settle down to our community podcast, The Indie Bookshelf. Twice a month we bring you delightfully bookish content. We show you sneak peaks behind the scenes of an indie press, bring you all the latest news on the books we publish and discuss our favourite indie published books. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest episodes
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What a Commissioning Editor Looks For
In this episode, Holly and Aimée from Asteria Press delve into what a commissioning editor looks for when they are reading your submission. We discuss how to really get to know you…
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41 min
Judge a Book by its Cover
In this episode, Holly and Aimée of Asteria Press talk to the lovely Wendy Mach from White Stone Pages. Wendy gives us an expert eye on book covers. Are the important? What do we l…
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38 min
What is Cosy Fantasy?
In this episode, Holly and Aimée from Asteria Press discuss all things cosy fantasy. We have a look into what the genre is and where it stands in the wider fantasy genre. We also t…
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46 min
Debunking the Myth the Traditional Publishing is Better Than Indie Publishing
In this episode, we discuss the ins and outs of whether big traditional publishers really are picking up the best books, authors and talent. Join us to celebrate indie and take a c…
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26 min
Publishing Process: Developmental Editing
In this episode, we discuss all things developmental editing. Join us for a great discussion between a developmental editor and an author. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo…
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34 min
Book Review: Scales of Ash and Smoke by Emily Schneider
In this episode, we discuss our experience of reading Scales of Ash and Smoke by Emily Schneider. Keep in mind that, as with any book review, there will be some lever of spoilers.E…
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31 min
What makes a book magical?
Holly and Aimée of Asteria Press discuss what makes a book magical. Can you throw away books? What books aren't magical? How come you don't find a book magical when everyone else d…
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39 min
Book Review: Hester by Laurie Lico Albanese
In the episode we discuss everything we love about Hester by Laurie Lico Albanese. Keep in mind that, as with any book review, there will be some lever of spoilers. If you haven't…
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29 min
Introducing Asteria Press
Get to know Holly and Aimée, the people behind Asteria Press. We discuss what it is like to set up an independent publishing press and give you a sneak peak into our first book.For…