BookTok, Dark Romance, and the State of Publishing | Friday Conversation
Page Chewing · Nov 13, 2026 · 1:18:57
Page Chewing · Nov 13, 2026 · 1:18:57
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Are bestselling fantasy authors helping the publishing industry grow, or are they making it harder for smaller authors to break through?
On this episode of Friday Conversation, Steve is joined by Alex French, J.R. Carrel, and Jozua for a wide ranging discussion about BookTok, dark romance, traditional publishing, and the challenges of being an independent author.
The group explores how social media shapes reading trends, whether books need clearer content ratings, and why publishers seem increasingly focused on established successes.
The conversation also turns to George R.R. Martin and The Winds of Winter, Brandon Sanderson's adaptations, writing routines, author marketing, and the growing concerns surrounding digital ownership and physical media.
It's an open conversation about books, creativity, the publishing business, and the changing ways we discover stories.
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