Michael Vadney
@michaelvadney.bsky.social
Host of Author Adjacent | Crownfall - Nobledark Adventure
Interview with Nicholas W Fuller | Episode 55 is now live!
I sit down with @authornicholaswfuller, author of the sci-fi novella Shattered, to talk about the writing process, writing groups, podcasting, and the realities of the indie author journey.
Checkout the Full Episode below 👇
I sit down with @authornicholaswfuller, author of the sci-fi novella Shattered, to talk about the writing process, writing groups, podcasting, and the realities of the indie author journey.
Checkout the Full Episode below 👇
November 21, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Interview with Nicholas W Fuller | Episode 55 is now live!
I sit down with @authornicholaswfuller, author of the sci-fi novella Shattered, to talk about the writing process, writing groups, podcasting, and the realities of the indie author journey.
Checkout the Full Episode below 👇
I sit down with @authornicholaswfuller, author of the sci-fi novella Shattered, to talk about the writing process, writing groups, podcasting, and the realities of the indie author journey.
Checkout the Full Episode below 👇
My editor did not like the description I used... 😅
November 7, 2025 at 10:58 PM
My editor did not like the description I used... 😅
Interview with J Alex Giguere | Episode 53 is now live!
Join J Alex Giguere and I as we discuss his debut novel, creative inspirations, and experiences within the book community.
Find the full episode 👇
Join J Alex Giguere and I as we discuss his debut novel, creative inspirations, and experiences within the book community.
Find the full episode 👇
November 7, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Interview with J Alex Giguere | Episode 53 is now live!
Join J Alex Giguere and I as we discuss his debut novel, creative inspirations, and experiences within the book community.
Find the full episode 👇
Join J Alex Giguere and I as we discuss his debut novel, creative inspirations, and experiences within the book community.
Find the full episode 👇
Subverting Tropes with Mikel D Melwasul | Episode 50 is now live!
Join @mikelmelwasul.bsky.social and I as we talk about how writers and authors can play with, challenge, and reinvent tropes to keep their stories fresh and engaging.
Check out the full episode below 👇
Join @mikelmelwasul.bsky.social and I as we talk about how writers and authors can play with, challenge, and reinvent tropes to keep their stories fresh and engaging.
Check out the full episode below 👇
October 20, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Subverting Tropes with Mikel D Melwasul | Episode 50 is now live!
Join @mikelmelwasul.bsky.social and I as we talk about how writers and authors can play with, challenge, and reinvent tropes to keep their stories fresh and engaging.
Check out the full episode below 👇
Join @mikelmelwasul.bsky.social and I as we talk about how writers and authors can play with, challenge, and reinvent tropes to keep their stories fresh and engaging.
Check out the full episode below 👇
Just finished The Book That Broke The World by
@marklawrenceauthor.bsky.social.
Its mastery of time, character, and theme cements Lawrence as a writer working at the height of his craft.
When my heart wasn’t breaking, my mind was in awe.
Full review below 👇
@marklawrenceauthor.bsky.social.
Its mastery of time, character, and theme cements Lawrence as a writer working at the height of his craft.
When my heart wasn’t breaking, my mind was in awe.
Full review below 👇
October 4, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Just finished The Book That Broke The World by
@marklawrenceauthor.bsky.social.
Its mastery of time, character, and theme cements Lawrence as a writer working at the height of his craft.
When my heart wasn’t breaking, my mind was in awe.
Full review below 👇
@marklawrenceauthor.bsky.social.
Its mastery of time, character, and theme cements Lawrence as a writer working at the height of his craft.
When my heart wasn’t breaking, my mind was in awe.
Full review below 👇
Episode 48 | The Long Haul with JCM Berne is now Live!
I sit down with JCM Berne, author of the Hybrid Helix series, to discuss the unique challenges and rewards of writing multi-book sagas that keep readers engaged across installments.
I sit down with JCM Berne, author of the Hybrid Helix series, to discuss the unique challenges and rewards of writing multi-book sagas that keep readers engaged across installments.
October 3, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Episode 48 | The Long Haul with JCM Berne is now Live!
I sit down with JCM Berne, author of the Hybrid Helix series, to discuss the unique challenges and rewards of writing multi-book sagas that keep readers engaged across installments.
I sit down with JCM Berne, author of the Hybrid Helix series, to discuss the unique challenges and rewards of writing multi-book sagas that keep readers engaged across installments.
Got my copy of Harvest Moon: Volume One the other day!
So far, I'm very impressed with what @mgliterary.bsky.social has put together.
So far, I'm very impressed with what @mgliterary.bsky.social has put together.
September 26, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Got my copy of Harvest Moon: Volume One the other day!
So far, I'm very impressed with what @mgliterary.bsky.social has put together.
So far, I'm very impressed with what @mgliterary.bsky.social has put together.
Episode 47 | Interview with JCM Berne: No Books Were Harmed is Live!
Join us as we explore the journey of author @jcmberne.bsky.social—his beginnings, the moment he claimed the title of author, and the crossroads of indie vs. traditional publishing.
Join us as we explore the journey of author @jcmberne.bsky.social—his beginnings, the moment he claimed the title of author, and the crossroads of indie vs. traditional publishing.
September 26, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Episode 47 | Interview with JCM Berne: No Books Were Harmed is Live!
Join us as we explore the journey of author @jcmberne.bsky.social—his beginnings, the moment he claimed the title of author, and the crossroads of indie vs. traditional publishing.
Join us as we explore the journey of author @jcmberne.bsky.social—his beginnings, the moment he claimed the title of author, and the crossroads of indie vs. traditional publishing.
Tune in tomorrow for a brans new episode with
JCM Berne!
JCM Berne!
September 25, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Tune in tomorrow for a brans new episode with
JCM Berne!
JCM Berne!
Sigil of Enderune by Rosaire Bushey is a classic-style fantasy perfect for readers who love Tolkien, Brooks, or the quiet wisdom of Earthsea—with mythic weight behind every choice.
Keep an eye out for Ro on Author Adjacent!
Full review below:
Keep an eye out for Ro on Author Adjacent!
Full review below:
September 22, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Sigil of Enderune by Rosaire Bushey is a classic-style fantasy perfect for readers who love Tolkien, Brooks, or the quiet wisdom of Earthsea—with mythic weight behind every choice.
Keep an eye out for Ro on Author Adjacent!
Full review below:
Keep an eye out for Ro on Author Adjacent!
Full review below:
The City of Brass by S.A. Chakraborty is a richly layered fantasy with strong characters, powerful emotional beats, and a plot that grows more compelling with each chapter.
I had to read it after beta readers compared Crownfall to its rich political plot.
Check out my full review below:
I had to read it after beta readers compared Crownfall to its rich political plot.
Check out my full review below:
September 19, 2025 at 11:41 AM
The City of Brass by S.A. Chakraborty is a richly layered fantasy with strong characters, powerful emotional beats, and a plot that grows more compelling with each chapter.
I had to read it after beta readers compared Crownfall to its rich political plot.
Check out my full review below:
I had to read it after beta readers compared Crownfall to its rich political plot.
Check out my full review below:
A new episode of Author Adjacent drops tomorrow!
Join Mike Mollman and I as we discuss Mollman's stubborn refusal to give up and his ability to wish lightning upon people.
Check out previous episodes while you wait 👇
Join Mike Mollman and I as we discuss Mollman's stubborn refusal to give up and his ability to wish lightning upon people.
Check out previous episodes while you wait 👇
September 11, 2025 at 11:37 AM
A new episode of Author Adjacent drops tomorrow!
Join Mike Mollman and I as we discuss Mollman's stubborn refusal to give up and his ability to wish lightning upon people.
Check out previous episodes while you wait 👇
Join Mike Mollman and I as we discuss Mollman's stubborn refusal to give up and his ability to wish lightning upon people.
Check out previous episodes while you wait 👇
Just finished a great interview with @mikelmelwasul.bsky.social .
We talked about hats, tropes, and the genre blending story that is Paragon Exordium!
We talked about hats, tropes, and the genre blending story that is Paragon Exordium!
September 10, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Just finished a great interview with @mikelmelwasul.bsky.social .
We talked about hats, tropes, and the genre blending story that is Paragon Exordium!
We talked about hats, tropes, and the genre blending story that is Paragon Exordium!
This morning I finished Kraken Rider Z by David Estes and @undyrk.bsky.social
It is a highly enjoyable progression fantasy that pulls from the best of both classic and modern inspirations.
It’s fun, heartfelt, and full of action.
Check out the full review below 👇
It is a highly enjoyable progression fantasy that pulls from the best of both classic and modern inspirations.
It’s fun, heartfelt, and full of action.
Check out the full review below 👇
September 8, 2025 at 3:43 PM
This morning I finished Kraken Rider Z by David Estes and @undyrk.bsky.social
It is a highly enjoyable progression fantasy that pulls from the best of both classic and modern inspirations.
It’s fun, heartfelt, and full of action.
Check out the full review below 👇
It is a highly enjoyable progression fantasy that pulls from the best of both classic and modern inspirations.
It’s fun, heartfelt, and full of action.
Check out the full review below 👇
Episode 44 | Lessons From Fiction with Sam Paisley is now live!
Join Sam Paisley and I as we discuss life lessons learned from fiction.
Check out the full episode 👇
Join Sam Paisley and I as we discuss life lessons learned from fiction.
Check out the full episode 👇
September 5, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Episode 44 | Lessons From Fiction with Sam Paisley is now live!
Join Sam Paisley and I as we discuss life lessons learned from fiction.
Check out the full episode 👇
Join Sam Paisley and I as we discuss life lessons learned from fiction.
Check out the full episode 👇
Finished Assassin by @AndyPeloquin last night.
Dark fantasy done right.
Fast, violent, heartfelt.
If you love Salvatore-style adventures, this one delivers.
Dark fantasy done right.
Fast, violent, heartfelt.
If you love Salvatore-style adventures, this one delivers.
September 1, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Finished Assassin by @AndyPeloquin last night.
Dark fantasy done right.
Fast, violent, heartfelt.
If you love Salvatore-style adventures, this one delivers.
Dark fantasy done right.
Fast, violent, heartfelt.
If you love Salvatore-style adventures, this one delivers.
Episode 43 | Interview with Sam Paisley: For the Love of Story is now Live!
Sam and I to talk about his love for story craft and his journey from hobbiest writer to professional author.
Check out the episode 👇
Sam and I to talk about his love for story craft and his journey from hobbiest writer to professional author.
Check out the episode 👇
August 29, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Episode 43 | Interview with Sam Paisley: For the Love of Story is now Live!
Sam and I to talk about his love for story craft and his journey from hobbiest writer to professional author.
Check out the episode 👇
Sam and I to talk about his love for story craft and his journey from hobbiest writer to professional author.
Check out the episode 👇
Why is duo doing me dirty this early in the morning? 🤣
August 28, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Why is duo doing me dirty this early in the morning? 🤣
My favorite villains are shadows of the hero.
Their motives mirror or twist the protagonist’s desires for a gripping clash
What are you favorite types of villains?
Their motives mirror or twist the protagonist’s desires for a gripping clash
What are you favorite types of villains?
August 28, 2025 at 11:56 AM
My favorite villains are shadows of the hero.
Their motives mirror or twist the protagonist’s desires for a gripping clash
What are you favorite types of villains?
Their motives mirror or twist the protagonist’s desires for a gripping clash
What are you favorite types of villains?
Episode 42 | Building Characters with Ryan Skeffington
@ryanskeff and I joke about the perils of Social Media.
Check out the full episode below:
@ryanskeff and I joke about the perils of Social Media.
Check out the full episode below:
August 25, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Episode 42 | Building Characters with Ryan Skeffington
@ryanskeff and I joke about the perils of Social Media.
Check out the full episode below:
@ryanskeff and I joke about the perils of Social Media.
Check out the full episode below:
Daniel Greene has sounded the horn, calling us to rally and bring the fight to Audible’s ongoing injustice.
Answer the call by checking out Author Adjacent Bonus Chapter | Audible Shenanigans and the petition to solve this mess.
Both linked below 👇
Answer the call by checking out Author Adjacent Bonus Chapter | Audible Shenanigans and the petition to solve this mess.
Both linked below 👇
August 23, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Daniel Greene has sounded the horn, calling us to rally and bring the fight to Audible’s ongoing injustice.
Answer the call by checking out Author Adjacent Bonus Chapter | Audible Shenanigans and the petition to solve this mess.
Both linked below 👇
Answer the call by checking out Author Adjacent Bonus Chapter | Audible Shenanigans and the petition to solve this mess.
Both linked below 👇
Folks, I did the thing and made myself a TikTok.
If you're over there as well, please give me a follow and I'll do that same.
When I told my wife that I made an account she asked me if I was going to start dancing on camera.
You would all be so lucky...
If you're over there as well, please give me a follow and I'll do that same.
When I told my wife that I made an account she asked me if I was going to start dancing on camera.
You would all be so lucky...
August 22, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Folks, I did the thing and made myself a TikTok.
If you're over there as well, please give me a follow and I'll do that same.
When I told my wife that I made an account she asked me if I was going to start dancing on camera.
You would all be so lucky...
If you're over there as well, please give me a follow and I'll do that same.
When I told my wife that I made an account she asked me if I was going to start dancing on camera.
You would all be so lucky...
Surprise Bonus Chapter | Audible Shenanigans
Check out the link below to learn what Audible has been up to and how it can effect your publishing future.
Check out the link below to learn what Audible has been up to and how it can effect your publishing future.
August 22, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Surprise Bonus Chapter | Audible Shenanigans
Check out the link below to learn what Audible has been up to and how it can effect your publishing future.
Check out the link below to learn what Audible has been up to and how it can effect your publishing future.
Episode 42 Building Characters with Ryan Skeffington is now live!
Join @ryanskeff.bsky.social and I as we talk about how to build great characters for stories.
Episode linked below 👇
Join @ryanskeff.bsky.social and I as we talk about how to build great characters for stories.
Episode linked below 👇
August 22, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Episode 42 Building Characters with Ryan Skeffington is now live!
Join @ryanskeff.bsky.social and I as we talk about how to build great characters for stories.
Episode linked below 👇
Join @ryanskeff.bsky.social and I as we talk about how to build great characters for stories.
Episode linked below 👇
Tune in tomorrow for Episode 42 with @ryanskeff.bsky.social: Building Characters!
And check out Ryan in episode 41 while you wait!👇
And check out Ryan in episode 41 while you wait!👇
August 21, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Tune in tomorrow for Episode 42 with @ryanskeff.bsky.social: Building Characters!
And check out Ryan in episode 41 while you wait!👇
And check out Ryan in episode 41 while you wait!👇