Episodes

  • Strangers in Fiction Episode 23 | Reptilian shedding on my mouth
    Jan 5 2026

    We're Saffron Asteria and Sora Sullivan. Two strangers who are strange and like reading and writing fiction.During this week's episode we discuss peeling lips, solving plot issues, Saff rambles about trad books and mug cakes are a soap box for her to stand on. So, why not join us for a laugh or two, and find out what the heck a 'cup of pie' is on this episode of Strangers in Fiction.If you want to hear from more amazing indie authors, check out Saffron's podcast, BOOKED: @bookedpod To hear Sora ramble into a microphone some more (before she's had her coffee), check out her "podcast," Sora Rambles: https://open.spotify.com/show/1VZMETW...Interdimensional Bachelorette is available to read at https://sorasullivan.com should you find yourself intrigued. Stay tuned for more unhinged talk about the unreal on the regular. H'egg, yeah!

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Strangers in Fiction Episode 22 | The only hard deadline I have is death…
    Dec 22 2025

    We're Saffron Asteria and Sora Sullivan. Two strangers who are strange and like reading and writing fiction.



    During this week's episode we discuss table confetti, deadlines, feet pics and various other stressful things.



    So, why not join us for a laugh or two? And please ensure that you're not eating cereal whilst listening to this episode of Strangers in Fiction.



    If you want to hear from more amazing indie authors, check out Saffron's podcast, BOOKED: @bookedpod



    To hear Sora ramble into a microphone some more (before she's had her coffee), check out her "podcast," Sora Rambles: https://open.spotify.com/show/1VZMETW...



    Interdimensional Bachelorette is available to read at https://sorasullivan.com should you find yourself intrigued.





    Stay tuned for more unhinged talk about the unreal on the regular. H'egg, yeah!

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Strangers in Fiction Episode 21 | The Floating Castle by L.N. Holmes
    Dec 8 2025

    We're Saffron Asteria and Sora Sullivan. Two strangers who are strange and like reading and writing fiction.


    During this week's episode, we have a tonne of fun discussing the incredible Fantasy novel 'The Floating Castle' by L.N. Holmes, catching up on each other's news and having a good ol' giggle.


    So, why not join us for a laugh or two? And please ensure that you're not eating cereal whilst listening to this episode of Strangers in Fiction.


    If you want to hear from more amazing indie authors, check out Saffron's podcast, BOOKED: @bookedpod


    To hear Sora ramble into a microphone some more (before she's had her coffee), check out her "podcast," Sora Rambles: https://open.spotify.com/show/1VZMETW...


    Interdimensional Bachelorette is available to read at https://sorasullivan.com should you find yourself intrigued.



    Stay tuned for more unhinged talk about the unreal on the regular. H'egg, yeah!

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Strangers in Fiction Episode 20 | "Mine are just regular peas..."
    Nov 24 2025

    We're Saffron Asteria and Sora Sullivan. Two strangers who are strange and like reading and writing fiction.In this episode of Strangers in Fiction, we discuss all manner of nonsense. Sora finally has her C*NT CAN, we discuss our open books and a little about Sora's writing! So, why not join us for a laugh or two? And please ensure that you're not eating cereal whilst listening to this episode of Strangers in Fiction.If you want to hear from more amazing indie authors, check out Saffron's podcast, BOOKED: @bookedpod To hear Sora ramble into a microphone some more (before she's had her coffee), check out her "podcast," Sora Rambles: https://open.spotify.com/show/1VZMETW...Interdimensional Bachelorette is available to read at https://sorasullivan.com should you find yourself intrigued. Stay tuned for more unhinged talk about the unreal on the regular. H'egg, yeah!

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Strangers in Fiction Episode 19 | Touching paper or touching cloth?
    Nov 10 2025

    We're Saffron Asteria and Sora Sullivan. Two strangers who are strange and like reading and writing fiction.In this episode of Strangers in Fiction we discuss the progress of Sora's Interdimensional Bachelorette, and Saffi waffles on about movies and TV a bit too much. We also look at some paper types and Saffi discusses the book binding process! So, why not join us for a laugh or two? And please ensure that you're not eating cereal whilst listening to this episode of Strangers in Fiction.If you want to hear from more amazing indie authors, check out Saffron's podcast, BOOKED: @bookedpod To hear Sora ramble into a microphone some more (before she's had her coffee), check out her "podcast," Sora Rambles: https://open.spotify.com/show/1VZMETW...Visit https://indiosyncrasy.com to find your next favorite indie author or book!Interdimensional Bachelorette is available to read at https://sorasullivan.com should you find yourself intrigued. Stay tuned for more unhinged talk about the unreal on the regular. H'egg, yeah!

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    58 mins
  • Strangers in Fiction Episode 18 | Fallen's First by Kassidy Coursey
    Oct 27 2025

    We're Saffron Asteria and Sora Sullivan. Two strangers who are strange and like reading and writing fiction.


    In Episode Eighteen we discuss (amongst the ramblings) the EPIC Fallen's First by Kassidy Coursey. We both absolutely loved this book, so please join us to find out more about what Sora described as "One of a short list of the best books I've ever read in my life" which also inspired Sora RIGHT out of her funk with writing Interdimensional Bachelorette.


    So, why not join us for a laugh or two? And please ensure that you're not eating cereal whilst listening to this episode of Strangers in Fiction.


    Check out Fallen's First at: https://shadowsparkpub.com/kassidy-coursey#block-yui_3_17_2_1_1755527569530_7883



    If you want to hear from more amazing indie authors, check out Saffron's podcast, BOOKED: @bookedpod


    To hear Sora ramble into a microphone some more (before she's had her coffee), check out her "podcast," Sora Rambles: https://open.spotify.com/show/1VZMETW...



    Visit https://indiosyncrasy.com to find your next favorite indie author or book!



    Interdimensional Bachelorette is available to read at https://sorasullivan.com should you find yourself intrigued.



    Stay tuned for more unhinged talk about the unreal on the regular. H'egg, yeah!

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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Strangers in Fiction Episode 17 | "I’m sorry, I can’t come to the function. My dog is stressed."
    Oct 22 2025

    We're Saffron Asteria and Sora Sullivan. Two strangers who are strange and like reading and writing fiction.


    During this episode of Strangers in Fiction, we discuss the trials and tribulations of Sora’s epically complex writing and world building, anxiety dogs and the perils of Saffi’s impossibly large TBR list.


    So, why not join us for a laugh or two? And please ensure that you're not eating cereal whilst listening to this episode of Strangers in Fiction.


    Check out J.D. Sanderson's work at: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07DVPMHY7/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=f9c66cf3-9c7c-451b-a601-e5f9c97798bb&ref_=ap_rdr&ccs_id=5c187c9b-7588-4f6d-b914-a2bc3c10426



    If you want to hear from more amazing indie authors, check out Saffron's podcast, BOOKED: @bookedpod


    To hear Sora ramble into a microphone some more (before she's had her coffee), check out her "podcast," Sora Rambles: https://open.spotify.com/show/1VZMETW...



    Visit https://indiosyncrasy.com to find your next favorite indie author or book!



    Interdimensional Bachelorette is available to read at https://sorasullivan.com should you find yourself intrigued.



    Stay tuned for more unhinged talk about the unreal on the regular. H'egg, yeah!

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    59 mins
  • Strangers in Fiction Episode 16 | After the Syzygy by J.D. Sanderson
    Sep 30 2025

    We're Saffron Asteria and Sora Sullivan. Two strangers who are strange and like reading and writing fiction.In this episode, we talk about scones, After the Syzygy by J.D. Sanderson and various other miscs!So, why not join us for a laugh or two? And please ensure that you're not eating cereal whilst listening to this episode of Strangers in Fiction.Check out J.D. Sanderson's work at: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07DVPMHY7/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=f9c66cf3-9c7c-451b-a601-e5f9c97798bb&ref_=ap_rdr&ccs_id=5c187c9b-7588-4f6d-b914-a2bc3c10426If you want to hear from more amazing indie authors, check out Saffron's podcast, BOOKED: @bookedpod To hear Sora ramble into a microphone some more (before she's had her coffee), check out her "podcast," Sora Rambles: https://open.spotify.com/show/1VZMETW...Visit https://indiosyncrasy.com to find your next favorite indie author or book!Interdimensional Bachelorette is available to read at https://sorasullivan.com should you find yourself intrigued. Stay tuned for more unhinged talk about the unreal on the regular. H'egg, yeah!

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    55 mins