4/5: Mark Lawrence continues to prove he’s one of the best at crafting complex, believable characters. I feel like I know these people—their voices, their mannerisms, their quiet thoughts. Even side c...

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If you’re reading this, you may not be ready to call yourself an author. Even the host, Michael Vadney, isn’t there yet, but until then we can be, Author Adjacent. This is a podcast about the journe...

4/5: 3.5 rounded up to 4 Sigil of Enderune carries the weight and atmosphere of a classic fantasy epic. It reminded me of the wonder I felt reading Shannara, Lord of the Rings, or even Earthsea as a ...

4/5: 3.6 rounded up to 4. Emotional Impact – 4/5 This book delivered a strong emotional journey. Ali’s Chapter 12 stood out as one of the most organic and natural moments in the book—his logic and ch...

If you’re reading this, you may not be ready to call yourself an author. Even the host, Michael Vadney, isn’t there yet, but until then we can be, Author Adjacent. This is a podcast about the journe...

In this episode, Michael sits down with indie author Mike Mollman to explore his inspiring author origin story, his process for developing books, and how sheer determination (and maybe a little stubbornness) helped him bring his stories to life. Whether you’re a reader of fantasy, sci-fi, or romance, or a writer working on your debut novel, this interview offers valuable insights into the creative process. Mike shares how he builds characters, approaches worldbuilding, and transforms ideas into complete stories. For indie authors and aspiring writers, this conversation highlights the challenges of transitioning from a hobbyist writer to a professional author while staying true to your creative vision. If you’re passionate about fantasy books, science fiction novels, author interviews, or writing tips, this episode is for you. Join Michael and Mike Mollman as they celebrate storytelling, persistence, and the love of books in the ever-evolving writing community. 0:00 - Preview 0:05 - Welcome to the Show 0:40 - Author Origin Story 8:23 - When did you feel like an Author? 13:13 - Mike’s method for getting into his story 15:37 - Motorcycles, Guns, Horses, and Hacking 17:13 - Process and Feel of that First Book 19:34 - Mike Loves Short Stories 21:02 - Selling Other People’s Books 25:36 - How to Join the Indie Community 36:36 - Handling Self Doubt and Rejection 39:51 - Origin of Bald and Balding 45:01 - Where can you find Mike Mollman? #writing #SciFiBooks #IndieAuthor Mike Mollman Website: authormikemollman.substack.com Books: amazon.com/stores/author/B097RXD8WT?ccs_id=c9c9fc7d-6e48-458d-b3fa-bee69c914cbd X: x.com/mike_mollman Instagram: instagram.com/mike_mollman Michael Vadney X: x.com/Michael_Vadney Bsky: bsky.app/profile/michaelvadney.bsky.social Instagram: instagram.com/michael_vadney Threads: threads.com/@michael_vadney TikTok: tiktok.com/@michael_vadney

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If you’re reading this, you may not be ready to call yourself an author. Even the host, Michael Vadney, isn’t there yet, but until then we can be, Author Adjacent. This is a podcast about the journe...