In this episode of Indie Author Showcase, host Chad Robert Morgan shares:

• The real results of using Book Reverb for reviews • How paid reader platforms can impact your Amazon profile • Convention season strategy and vendor realities • Behind-the-scenes updates during a difficult personal season

Plus this week’s horror showcase:

📖 Cracked Altar by David Viergutz (Book One of The Otherworld Archives)

A disgraced homicide detective in a Texas ghost town is stalked by something unnatural — including an abandoned church that appears to follow him. Blending police procedural realism with creeping cosmic horror, this novel delivers atmosphere, dread, and unsettling time distortions.

If you love indie horror, writing discussions, and honest publishing talk, subscribe and join us.

In this episode of Indie Author Showcase, host Chad Robert Morgan returns after a brief personal hiatus and shares an honest update about life behind the mic. From navigating loss to upgrading podcast equipment and preparing for WonderCon, there’s a lot happening behind the scenes.

Then we dive into a timely and controversial topic: the legal and ethical use of AI in indie publishing. Chad breaks down what generative AI should not be used for (ghostwriting and copy-paste content), and where it may have legitimate value—editing assistance, research, brainstorming through writer’s block, and workflow refinement. It’s a nuanced, practical conversation aimed at indie authors trying to navigate a rapidly evolving tech landscape.

Finally, this week’s featured showcase highlights 📖 The Handler’s Gambit by Ingrid Moon

A militaristic sci-fi novel set in a vast alien-controlled universe, the story follows Commander Boone, a tactician caught between loyalty, survival, and a larger plan unfolding beneath the surface. Tasked with managing a genetically engineered alien assassin known only as “the weapon,” Boone must balance covert ambitions while serving under a volatile warlord. Fans of immersive world-building, political maneuvering, and military science fiction will feel right at home.

If you love indie books, thoughtful craft discussions, and honest takes on publishing realities, this episode delivers.

In this episode of Indie Author Showcase, host Chad Robert Morgan sits down with Doug Brode, award-winning indie author and veteran Hollywood storyboard and concept artist whose credits include Star Trek, Iron Man, Thor, Harry Potter, and more.

Doug joins us to talk about Shelli, his breakout sci-fi mystery featuring a synthetic detective navigating government conspiracies, political intrigue, and the uneasy evolution between humans and machines. The novel earned 2nd Place Book of the Year honors and has become a Kindle Unlimited standout with over a million pages read.

We dive deep into:

• How Shelli evolved from an unproduced TV pilot into a bestselling indie novel

• Doug’s crisp, dialogue-driven writing style and why it mirrors his android protagonist

• Lessons learned from decades in Hollywood about why creators should own their work

• The realities of indie marketing, Amazon ads, Kindle Unlimited, and convention sales

• What actually works (and what doesn’t) when promoting books in today’s market

This is a must-listen episode for indie authors, sci-fi fans, and creators navigating the crossroads of storytelling, technology, and independence.

To see more of Doug Brode's work, visit https://tinyurl.com/2z9bpjer