Hello world! We have returned from our slumber to share a delayed goodbye video (for now) from us! Join @swhannahauthor.bsky.social, Josh, and Myself, as we talk about the behind the scenes and some of our favorite moments throughout this project! www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgl_...

Burden x Your Paper Quest *** Truly stoked to once again be featured by @yourpaperquest.bsky.social, becoming a two-time YPQ featured author in the process! That being said…it's an undeniably bittersweet achievement… More: bit.ly/4fXSlQf #WritingCommunity #IndieAuthor #BlueskyBooks #Booksky

Our latest and most belatest interview with @stevetendo.bsky.social about surviving in his post-apocalyptic English world is now live! Come join us as we talk about realism, the writing process and so much more! www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUAL...

Our latest interview with our very own Steven William Hannah about his high-tension D&D tale brought to life, The First Rule, is now live! Join us as we discuss inspirations, the writing process and so much more! youtu.be/2K5pL3yL8-4

All good things must come to an end! For years we’ve been sharing our favorite indie authors with our subscribers, but unfortunately we have just sent out our very last boxes. It’s been an honor to be part of this wonderful community. 🧵1

Our latest interview with R. Tim Morris, author of the oftentimes mind-melting speculative-fiction masterclass, This Never Happened, is now live! We covered how to write about heavy topics, the importance of perspective, and much more! www.youtube.com/watch?v=_up2...

Our latest interview with @dcgreschner.bsky.social about her incredibly hard-hitting yet satirical Sci-Fi adventure, Out of Tune, is now live! We really dove deep into late-stage capitalism, inspirations, the naming process, and so much more! www.youtube.com/watch?v=wiih...

Honoured to be featured in @yourpaperquest.bsky.social anthology collection! The folk at YPQ featured Wrath of the Land and continue to support both me and other indie authors to this day via their subscription service. Do check them out at www.yourpaperquest.com

Indie voices are SO important and we're beyond grateful to have found a way to help share them with the world!

I’m excited to finally share that @yourpaperquest.bsky.social has selected Out of Tune for their March book box! Your Paper Quest is a monthly subscription book box that features independently published books and PAYS the authors! Check out my feature: www.yourpaperquest.com/our-authors

Our latest interview with Kelly Fae Wilson, author of the all-too realistic superhero adventure and romance novel, Tanked, is now live! Come join us as we talk about dating, inspirations, organization in the writing process and so much more! www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Pi2...

Our latest interview with Jenny-Anne Fennell about her heartbreaking and powerfully intimate novel, Mute Swans is now live! Join us as we dive into plotting, inspirations, how love can evolve over time and much more. www.youtube.com/watch?v=TG7B...

READING FUNK SHAKEN

In honor of today, what's your go to romance book rec? 👀

What book has the *worst* cover of all time? 👀

Our latest interview with Laurie Neilsen about her Fae-filled adventure, Down the Rabbit Hole is now live! We dove into inspirations, world-building and so much more! www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZilA...

Our latest writing workshop is now live, come join us as @nataliekelda.bsky.social shares all the tips and tricks to writing with English as a second language! www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVvu...

We're a month into the New Year! Whats been your favorite read of the year so far?

Our latest interview with @ritaevermoore.bsky.social about her novel, Fables And Falsehoods, is now live! Join us as we talk about the art, the writing process, inspiration and so much more! www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2nh...

What's your all-time favorite graphic novel?

Been in the biggest reading funk lately, any advice for breaking the cycle?

GUYS we got a rotating bookshelf and it's SO cool 😇

Do you have a favorite bookish podcast? We're looking for some new ones to sink into!!

What's been your first read of 2026??

Our interview with S.R. Stacy, author of the American Folktale story, Bette Donovan and the Battle for Wyoming is now live! www.youtube.com/watch?v=0X3K...

Our latest interview with E.P. Soulless, author of the experimental dystopian redemption story, Cryosurge is now live! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kc3a...

What book has kept you the most distracted during the holidays this year??

Having a story of mine performed as a successful play which did well. Getting a whole new audience for my books thanks to @yourpaperquest.bsky.social. Returning to @noiseboxradio.com with a new show that seems to have gone down well. It's been a miserable year, but those have been highlights.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all! Wishing you all a safe and fun festive time with your loved ones 🥰🎄

Time to get cozy by the fire, taking a little break to read from our personal tbr this week! We're reading A Hologram for the King, what about you??

FLASH WRITING CHALLENGE! In 20 words or less, can you write a story about the night before Christmas? 🎅🎄

What's everyone reading this weekend??

The last Friday before Christmas! What's your favorite holiday read?

Our Outdoors-themed writing competition stories are now live! Come read the winners in the link below and be sure to share your comments 🥳 www.yourpaperquest.com/archives/655...

Readers! What do you look for in the first couple of sentences that leaves you hooked?

This absolutely makes our day! We're so grateful for all of the support we have 🫶

What inspires you?

After a long weekend of reading, the winners of our writing competition have just been contacted! Thank you to everyone who took part, you guys continue to raise the bar time and time again. We're so grateful to be a part of this community! 🙏🏼❤️

FLASH WRITING CHALLENGE! In 20 words or less, can you write a story about your neighborhood raccoon?? 🦝

A sunny day? In the pnw? In the WINTER?! Looks like the books are coming with me today 🫡 Do you read outside??

Our latest interview with @littlebit328.bsky.social about her wholesome love story, The Lighthouse Keeper and the Mermaid, is now live! Join us as we dive into world building, inspirations, happily ever afters, and so much more! www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsEn...

A HUGE thank you to everyone who participated in our latest writing competition, we received over 230 submissions! 🥳 It's reading time 😎

Our Writing Competition is officially *closed* for submissions! The winners will be contacted on December 15th. Best of luck and a HUGE thank you to everyone who participated 😍🥳

New biggest pet peeve unlocked... People lying about their word count. We'll check 🙄😅

Today's the last day to submit your story! Contest closes at 11:59pm PST TONIGHT (December 10th)!!! Winners will be announced on December 15th, thank you to everyone for supporting us and taking part 🙏❤️

What's been your favorite win as an author? Big or small!

How many books are we all gifting for Christmas this year? 👀

Our latest interview with @nataliekelda.bsky.social is now live! Join us as we dive into chronic illness, happily ever afters, and so much more! www.youtube.com/watch?v=18NZ...

All time best reading snack, go!

What quote from a story you've read has always stood out to you?