Episodes
49
Latest episode
Sep 2026
Language
EN
Quill & Query is a weekly podcast for readers and authors alike, hosted by A.M. Aycock and Brandon Hall. Every week, we discuss topics related to reading, writing, publishing, and more.
Join us this week as we sit down to talk with Steven Boars, author of the Ruination Game series, as he celebrates release day for book five, Speaking Like Sorcerers. Steven breaks down how the series grew from a Final Fantasy inspired story into a full urban fantasy project, plus what it’s been like learning the publishing process, finding critique partners, and balancing creative work with family and day job obligations.
In this episode of Quill & Query, we sit down with Adrian M. Gibson, author of Mushroom Blues, A Murder Most Fungal, SFF Addicts Host, and Publishing Project Manager at Grimdark Magazine. Join us for a chat about his many creative endeavors, and all things fungi and fiction.
In this episode of Quill & Query, we dive deep into a discussion about allegory and all its manifestations in modern storytelling.
In this episode of Quill & Query, we sit down with Michael Vadney, author of Crownfall and host of Author Adjacent to discuss the business of self-publishing and overcoming debut author anxiety.
Join us for a brand new interview episode where we discuss indie & hybrid publishing lessons with author Cara Blaine!
Join us for a casual chat on the latest industry news as we catch up on all we've missed in the first quarter of '26.
Join us for a discussion on literary fiction with author Nika Mavrody.
Join us for a discussion on digital marketing and debut publishing with Gigi Nally, author of The Split.
Join us for a discussion of our favorite (and least favorite) fantasy tropes.
Join us for a casual year-end review episode as we look back on our highs and lows of 2025, and ahead at what's coming in 2026.
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