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The Indie Darlings

Kara Reynolds, S.A. Thorne

Booking Overview

An interview-led indie publishing show focused on the business, craft, and behind-the-scenes realities of independent books, featuring external authors and other publishing professionals. Agencies could credibly pitch indie authors, editors, character artists, audiobook professionals, and publishing experts with firsthand experience and practical lessons; booking is likely medium difficulty given the featured international bestselling author and the show's new status.

Metrics

Episodes: 7

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

hello@sathorneauthor.ca

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Host

Kara Reynolds - Indie author of the Gods of Tintar series, My Honor, and Porcelain.

S.A. Thorne - Indie author of the Love at First Sail series.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Published authors and publishing professionals with direct experience in indie publishing, book launches, writing craft, or related behind-the-scenes work.
Required Achievements:  
International bestseller status, Published book series

Recent Guest Discussions

Amanda Sinatra - Genre-hopping, Writing Flawed Characters, Character Art, Traditional Publishing, Audiobooks, Rom-coms, And Indie Author Community.

Recent Topics

Indie Publishing, Book Marketing, Writing, Publishing, Authors

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Indie Darlings
:

Shark Shifters, Moth Men & Writing Outside Your Comfort Zone with Ava Thorne

October 06, 2026

Hosts S.A. Thorne and Kara Reynolds sit down with indie fantasy romance author Ava Thorne to talk writing outside your comfort zone, collaborating with fellow authors, and the cathartic power of bringing meaningful representation in her work.Content note: This episode includes an open, personal conversation about post-partum depression. Listener discretion advised.What we talked about:Who is Ava Thorne?Writing Outside Your Comfort ZoneResearch and Realism in FantasyWriting Representation &...

Sci-Fi World-Building, Betting on Yourself, and the Almost-Deal That Wasn't with Andra Larkin

September 29, 2026

The Indie Darlings sit down with Andra Larkin—an indie author and painter who wrote the dystopian science fiction novel Veil of Eden and illustrated its cover—to talk about her decade-long road to publishing, the trad-publishing offer that didn’t happen, and why AI should be cleaning our oceans, not creating our art.What we talked about:Who is Andra Larkin?The Journey to PublicationAI’s Impact on Society and LiteratureThe Human Element of Veil of EdenConstantly Testing Ideas in MarketingThe P...

The Art of Authentic Narration & the Importance of Mentorship with Ash Aarrestad/Dani Soleil

September 22, 2026

The Indie Darlings hosts, S.A. Thorne and Kara Reynolds, sit down with their first non-author guest this week: voice actor and audiobook narrator Ash Aarrestad (known in the romance space under her pseudonym Dani Soleil). They talk career reinvention, what makes great voice acting, the importance of mentorship in the industry and a hot take that’s so sizzling hot, you might get burned.What we talked about:Who is Ash Aarrestad/Dani Soleil?Transitioning Careers: From Make-up Artist to NarratorT...

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Frequently asked questions

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The Indie Darlings
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How do I get in touch with The Indie Darlings?

The Indie Darlings is hosted by Kara Reynolds and S.A. Thorne. Its publicly listed email is hello@sathorneauthor.ca. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Indie Darlings?

The publicly listed email for The Indie Darlings: hello@sathorneauthor.ca.

How many listeners does The Indie Darlings have?

Podseeker estimates The Indie Darlings reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Indie Darlings?

The Indie Darlings typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Published authors and publishing professionals with direct experience in indie publishing, book launches, writing craft, or related behind-the-scenes work. Common among recent guests: International bestseller status; Published book series. Recent guests include Amanda Sinatra.

How hard is it to get booked on The Indie Darlings?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Indie Darlings cover?

Recent episodes cover Indie Publishing, Book Marketing, Writing, Publishing, and Authors. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

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