Stories: the true and the fictional

J.A. Bryden, Ryan Haigh
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An Aussie podcast supporting Indie authors and storytellers from all around the world. Join us for weekly chats with authors and other creatives.

  1. 5d ago

    A yarn with SR Stacy - Indie Author

    Indie author, SR Stacy, drops by for a yarn about her books, Bette Donovan and the Battle for Wyoming and Life in the Quiet. Guest Website: Srstacy.com Support the Rings Of Adventure Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rvb1/rings-of-adventure-anthology Podcast Website: thetrueandthefictional.com Contact the show: thetrueandthefictional@gmail.com Support the show: Buymeacoffee.com/sttatf Buy Merch: Jabryden.printify.me   Follow us on the socials: FB: Facebook.com/storiesthetrueandthefictional IG: @stories_podcast X: @stories_ttatf Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzIXhRcUvPPAzpCL-_a9N4w   Dropbear/logo designed by Mike Crumbs: Cartooncrumbs.com   Sponsor 1: Rebecca Cassells Buy her books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/.../e/B08WCH6RHG/ X: RACassells_auth IG: Rebecca.cassells.92 FB: Facebook.com/RebeccacassellsbooksTikTok: @rebeccacassellsauthor   Sponsor 2: J.A. Bryden  Website: Jabryden.com Socials: @jabryden   Indie Book Award Winners 2025:   Janelle Schiecke: Socials: J_Schiecke Buy her books: https://www.amazon.com.au/stores/author/B0CCXHKVGH/allbooks?_encoding=UTF8&ref_=aufs_ap_ahdr_dsk_ab&pd_rd_w=XSV9m&content-id=amzn1.sym.b4344408-bcb0-46d7-b9b0-ac31160009fa&pf_rd_p=b4344408-bcb0-46d7-b9b0-ac31160009fa&pf_rd_r=358-0097934-1431222&pd_rd_wg=8hy1R&pd_rd_r=f0f7368c-365a-4c1c-8cc2-4a75595b0f92   Alexander Rob: Socials: @TheStarwald Website: Alexanderrob.com   #indieauthorpodcast #meettheauthor #books #indiebooks #booktube

  2. Aug 11

    Story Pitch Round 6: Timothy Robare, Matthew Linton, Alex Arch, and Annie McCann

    Story Pitch 6 is here. Join Matthew Linton, Alex Arch, Timothy Robare and Annie McCann as they pitch us some hilarious stories from randomised prompts. Guest/s info: Timothy Robare: Socials: @TimothyRobare Buy Tim’s latest book: https://amzn.asia/d/0abjbWRQ   Matthew Linton: Website: Matthewlinton.com Socials: @Knight_writer    Alex Arch: Socials: @AlexArch_author Buy Alex’s books: The Source of Strife: https://amzn.asia/d/04uM0pY9 The Stars Within: https://amzn.asia/d/07GTjNB3   Annie McCann: Instagram: @Nenganniemenulis Buy Annie’s book: https://amzn.asia/d/08OWnIvX   Support the Rings Of Adventure Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rvb1/rings-of-adventure-anthology   Podcast Website: thetrueandthefictional.com Contact the show: thetrueandthefictional@gmail.com Support the show: Buymeacoffee.com/sttatf Buy Merch: Jabryden.printify.me   Follow us on the socials: FB: Facebook.com/storiesthetrueandthefictional IG: @stories_podcast X: @stories_ttatf Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzIXhRcUvPPAzpCL-_a9N4w Dropbear/logo designed by Mike Crumbs: Cartooncrumbs.com Sponsor 1: Rebecca Cassells Buy her books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/.../e/B08WCH6RHG/ X: RACassells_auth IG: Rebecca.cassells.92 FB: Facebook.com/RebeccacassellsbooksTikTok: @rebeccacassellsauthor   Sponsor 2: J.A. Bryden  Website: Jabryden.com Socials: @jabryden   Indie Book Award Winners 2025:   Janelle Schiecke: Socials: J_Schiecke Buy her books: https://www.amazon.com.au/stores/author/B0CCXHKVGH/allbooks?_encoding=UTF8&ref_=aufs_ap_ahdr_dsk_ab&pd_rd_w=XSV9m&content-id=amzn1.sym.b4344408-bcb0-46d7-b9b0-ac31160009fa&pf_rd_p=b4344408-bcb0-46d7-b9b0-ac31160009fa&pf_rd_r=358-0097934-1431222&pd_rd_wg=8hy1R&pd_rd_r=f0f7368c-365a-4c1c-8cc2-4a75595b0f92   Alexander Rob: Socials: @TheStarwald Website: Alexanderrob.com #indieauthorpodcast #meettheauthor #books #indiebooks #booktube

  3. Aug 7

    The best of Story Pitch

    Enjoy this bonus episode of highlights from our last 5 Story Pitch episodes.   Podcast Website: thetrueandthefictional.com Contact the show: thetrueandthefictional@gmail.com Support the show: Buymeacoffee.com/sttatf Buy Merch: Jabryden.printify.me   Follow us on the socials: FB: Facebook.com/storiesthetrueandthefictional IG: @stories_podcast X: @stories_ttatf Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzIXhRcUvPPAzpCL-_a9N4w   Dropbear/logo designed by Mike Crumbs: Cartooncrumbs.com   Sponsor 1: Rebecca Cassells Buy her books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/.../e/B08WCH6RHG/ X: RACassells_auth IG: Rebecca.cassells.92 FB: Facebook.com/RebeccacassellsbooksTikTok: @rebeccacassellsauthor   Sponsor 2: J.A. Bryden  Website: Jabryden.com Socials: @jabryden   Indie Book Award Winners 2025:   Janelle Schiecke: Socials: J_Schiecke Buy her books: https://www.amazon.com.au/stores/author/B0CCXHKVGH/allbooks?_encoding=UTF8&ref_=aufs_ap_ahdr_dsk_ab&pd_rd_w=XSV9m&content-id=amzn1.sym.b4344408-bcb0-46d7-b9b0-ac31160009fa&pf_rd_p=b4344408-bcb0-46d7-b9b0-ac31160009fa&pf_rd_r=358-0097934-1431222&pd_rd_wg=8hy1R&pd_rd_r=f0f7368c-365a-4c1c-8cc2-4a75595b0f92   Alexander Rob: Socials: @TheStarwald Website: Alexanderrob.com   #indieauthorpodcast #meettheauthor #books #indiebooks #booktube

  4. Aug 4

    A yarn with kyle Valle and Erin Àine - indie filmmakers

    Erin Ainé and Kyle Valle return for a chat about their Micro horror film, Autonomous. Watch Autonomous on https://www.screamify.com Kyle and Erin’s links: Zombieconvol1.com Bigsquidproductions.com Erin’s socials: @erin_aine Kyle’s socials: @Kykyv71   Support the Rings Of Adventure Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rvb1/rings-of-adventure-anthology   Podcast Website: thetrueandthefictional.com Contact the show: thetrueandthefictional@gmail.com Support the show: Buymeacoffee.com/sttatf Buy Merch: Jabryden.printify.me   Follow us on the socials: FB: Facebook.com/storiesthetrueandthefictional IG: @stories_podcast X: @stories_ttatf Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzIXhRcUvPPAzpCL-_a9N4w   Dropbear/logo designed by Mike Crumbs: Cartooncrumbs.com   Sponsor 1: Rebecca Cassells Buy her books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/.../e/B08WCH6RHG/ X: RACassells_auth IG: Rebecca.cassells.92 FB: Facebook.com/RebeccacassellsbooksTikTok: @rebeccacassellsauthor   Sponsor 2: J.A. Bryden  Website: Jabryden.com Socials: @jabryden   Indie Book Award Winners 2025:   Janelle Schiecke: Socials: J_Schiecke Buy her books: https://www.amazon.com.au/stores/author/B0CCXHKVGH/allbooks?_encoding=UTF8&ref_=aufs_ap_ahdr_dsk_ab&pd_rd_w=XSV9m&content-id=amzn1.sym.b4344408-bcb0-46d7-b9b0-ac31160009fa&pf_rd_p=b4344408-bcb0-46d7-b9b0-ac31160009fa&pf_rd_r=358-0097934-1431222&pd_rd_wg=8hy1R&pd_rd_r=f0f7368c-365a-4c1c-8cc2-4a75595b0f92   Alexander Rob: Socials: @TheStarwald Website: Alexanderrob.com   #indieauthorpodcast #meettheauthor #books #indiebooks #booktube

  5. Jul 28

    A discussion on book marketing

    We are joined by authors Jon McBrine, Jessica Martini, Laura Morris, C.K. Scott, Michael Vadney and Cyndi Brec to talk all things Marketing. We discuss things that work, social media tricks and a whole lot more.   Guest details: Jon McBrine - Website: jonmcbrine.com   Jessica Martini - website: jessicamartini.com.au   Laura Morris - Website: lauramorriswriter.com Laura’s book: https://hawkeyebooks.com.au/products/the-wall-within  Laura’s upcoming events:  Sunshine Coast Book Launch: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1608584 Brisbane Book Launch:  https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1608584   CK Scott - IG: @authorckscott CK’s Linktree: https://linktr.ee/authorckscott   Michael Vadney - Website: michaelvadney.com   Cyndi Brec - Website: https://cyndibrecauthor.wordpress.com/   Support the Rings Of Adventure Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rvb1/rings-of-adventure-anthology     Podcast Website: thetrueandthefictional.com Contact the show: thetrueandthefictional@gmail.com Support the show: Buymeacoffee.com/sttatf Buy Merch: Jabryden.printify.me   Follow us on the socials: FB: Facebook.com/storiesthetrueandthefictional IG: @stories_podcast X: @stories_ttatf Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzIXhRcUvPPAzpCL-_a9N4w   Dropbear/logo designed by Mike Crumbs: Cartooncrumbs.com   Sponsor 1: Rebecca Cassells Buy her books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/.../e/B08WCH6RHG/ X: RACassells_auth IG: Rebecca.cassells.92 FB: Facebook.com/RebeccacassellsbooksTikTok: @rebeccacassellsauthor   Sponsor 2: J.A. Bryden  Website: Jabryden.com Socials: @jabryden   Indie Book Award Winners 2025:   Janelle Schiecke: Socials: J_Schiecke Buy her books: https://www.amazon.com.au/stores/author/B0CCXHKVGH/allbooks?_encoding=UTF8&ref_=aufs_ap_ahdr_dsk_ab&pd_rd_w=XSV9m&content-id=amzn1.sym.b4344408-bcb0-46d7-b9b0-ac31160009fa&pf_rd_p=b4344408-bcb0-46d7-b9b0-ac31160009fa&pf_rd_r=358-0097934-1431222&pd_rd_wg=8hy1R&pd_rd_r=f0f7368c-365a-4c1c-8cc2-4a75595b0f92   Alexander Rob: Socials: @TheStarwald Website: Alexanderrob.com   #indieauthorpodcast #meettheauthor #books #indiebooks #booktube

  6. Jul 21

    A yarn with J.L. Engel - Thriller and Horror Author

    In our longest episode of the year, if not of all time, we are joined by thriller and horror author J.L. Engel for a yarn about writing, books, classic TV and more. J.L.   Buy J.L’s books: https://www.amazon.com.au/stores/author/B0G36S96HY/allbooks?_encoding=UTF8&ref_=aufs_ap_ahdr_dsk_ab&pd_rd_w=QTOiN&content-id=amzn1.sym.b4344408-bcb0-46d7-b9b0-ac31160009fa&pf_rd_p=b4344408-bcb0-46d7-b9b0-ac31160009fa&pf_rd_r=358-0097934-1431222&pd_rd_wg=kkvuL&pd_rd_r=e052011b-44e8-44b0-a962-1c45d9522850 Support the Rings Of Adventure Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rvb1/rings-of-adventure-anthology Podcast Website: thetrueandthefictional.com Contact the show: thetrueandthefictional@gmail.com Support the show: Buymeacoffee.com/sttatf Buy Merch: Jabryden.printify.me Follow us on the socials: FB: Facebook.com/storiesthetrueandthefictional IG: @stories_podcast X: @stories_ttatf Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzIXhRcUvPPAzpCL-_a9N4w Dropbear/logo designed by Mike Crumbs: Cartooncrumbs.com Sponsor 1: Rebecca Cassells Buy her books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/.../e/B08WCH6RHG/ X: RACassells_auth IG: Rebecca.cassells.92 FB: Facebook.com/RebeccacassellsbooksTikTok: @rebeccacassellsauthor   Sponsor 2: J.A. Bryden  Website: Jabryden.com Socials: @jabryden   Indie Book Award Winners 2025:   Janelle Schiecke: Socials: J_Schiecke Buy her books: https://www.amazon.com.au/stores/author/B0CCXHKVGH/allbooks?_encoding=UTF8&ref_=aufs_ap_ahdr_dsk_ab&pd_rd_w=XSV9m&content-id=amzn1.sym.b4344408-bcb0-46d7-b9b0-ac31160009fa&pf_rd_p=b4344408-bcb0-46d7-b9b0-ac31160009fa&pf_rd_r=358-0097934-1431222&pd_rd_wg=8hy1R&pd_rd_r=f0f7368c-365a-4c1c-8cc2-4a75595b0f92   Alexander Rob: Socials: @TheStarwald Website: Alexanderrob.com   #indieauthorpodcast #meettheauthor #books #indiebooks #booktube

  7. Jul 14

    A yarn with Dan Roberts - Podcaster, Historian, Dad lit enthusiast

    Dan Roberts drops by for a yarn about Books, films, and everything Dad lit.   Dan’s details: Dan’s non-fiction book: https://amzn.asia/d/017m3pTO The Dad Lit Pod Linktree: https://linktr.ee/Thedadlitpodhost X: @Thedadlitpod The Dad Lit Pod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thedadlitpod   Podcast Website: thetrueandthefictional.com Contact the show: thetrueandthefictional@gmail.com Support the show: Buymeacoffee.com/sttatf Buy Merch: Jabryden.printify.me   Follow us on the socials: FB: Facebook.com/storiesthetrueandthefictional IG: @stories_podcast X: @stories_ttatf Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzIXhRcUvPPAzpCL-_a9N4w   Dropbear/logo designed by Mike Crumbs: Cartooncrumbs.com   Sponsor 1: Rebecca Cassells Buy her books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/.../e/B08WCH6RHG/ X: RACassells_auth IG: Rebecca.cassells.92 FB: Facebook.com/RebeccacassellsbooksTikTok: @rebeccacassellsauthor   Sponsor 2: J.A. Bryden  Website: Jabryden.com Socials: @jabryden   Indie Book Award Winners 2025:   Janelle Schiecke: Socials: J_Schiecke Buy her books: https://www.amazon.com.au/stores/author/B0CCXHKVGH/allbooks?_encoding=UTF8&ref_=aufs_ap_ahdr_dsk_ab&pd_rd_w=XSV9m&content-id=amzn1.sym.b4344408-bcb0-46d7-b9b0-ac31160009fa&pf_rd_p=b4344408-bcb0-46d7-b9b0-ac31160009fa&pf_rd_r=358-0097934-1431222&pd_rd_wg=8hy1R&pd_rd_r=f0f7368c-365a-4c1c-8cc2-4a75595b0f92   Alexander Rob: Socials: @TheStarwald Website: Alexanderrob.com   #indieauthorpodcast #meettheauthor #books #indiebooks #booktube

  8. Jul 7

    A yarn with Claire Merrick - YA Horror author

    YA Horror author Claire Merrick drops by for a yarn about her book, The Screaming Tree. We talk horror movies, TV shows, and real-world inspiration for stories, plus a whole lot more.   Claire’s details: The Screaming Tree: https://amzn.asia/d/0iN2ApXS FB: @Clairemerrickwritesfantasy     Podcast Website: thetrueandthefictional.com Contact the show: thetrueandthefictional@gmail.com Support the show: Buymeacoffee.com/sttatf Buy Merch: Jabryden.printify.me   Follow us on the socials: FB: Facebook.com/storiesthetrueandthefictional IG: @stories_podcast X: @stories_ttatf Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzIXhRcUvPPAzpCL-_a9N4w   Dropbear/logo designed by Mike Crumbs: Cartooncrumbs.com   Sponsor 1: Rebecca Cassells Buy her books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/.../e/B08WCH6RHG/ X: RACassells_auth IG: Rebecca.cassells.92 FB: Facebook.com/RebeccacassellsbooksTikTok: @rebeccacassellsauthor   Sponsor 2: J.A. Bryden  Website: Jabryden.com Socials: @jabryden   Indie Book Award Winners 2025:   Janelle Schiecke: Socials: J_Schiecke Buy her books: https://www.amazon.com.au/stores/author/B0CCXHKVGH/allbooks?_encoding=UTF8&ref_=aufs_ap_ahdr_dsk_ab&pd_rd_w=XSV9m&content-id=amzn1.sym.b4344408-bcb0-46d7-b9b0-ac31160009fa&pf_rd_p=b4344408-bcb0-46d7-b9b0-ac31160009fa&pf_rd_r=358-0097934-1431222&pd_rd_wg=8hy1R&pd_rd_r=f0f7368c-365a-4c1c-8cc2-4a75595b0f92   Alexander Rob: Socials: @TheStarwald Website: Alexanderrob.com   #indieauthorpodcast #meettheauthor #books #indiebooks #booktube

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An Aussie podcast supporting Indie authors and storytellers from all around the world. Join us for weekly chats with authors and other creatives.

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  • Creator
    J.A. Bryden, Ryan Haigh
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    200
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2022 Stories: the true and the fictional
  • Show Website
    Stories: the true and the fictional