The Writer’s Table | Attitude with Bryan Esparza

R&W Spotlight | Cierra Gardner

This week on Scott’s Table, Scott sits down with author Cierra Gardner for a heartfelt and fun conversation about motherhood, overcoming life’s challenges, and building unforgettable romance worlds filled with spice, emotion, and hidden connections between stories. Cierra shares how her writing journey began while sitting beside her son during brain surgery and how storytelling became an escape that eventually turned into a passion for creating interconnected romance and fantasy worlds readers can’t get enough of. Connect with Cierra Gardner & Get Her Books Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/author_cierra_gardner?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==] https://cierragardner.com/ [https://cierragardner.com/]  The CEO's Smut Writer [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CWL2VLPF?ref_=cm_sw_r_apan_dp_4DFVYRJY2PW6TX2NYQ32&language=en-US] Cryptic Heartbeat [https://www.amazon.com/Cryptic-Heartbeat-Bound-Honor-Book-ebook/dp/B0FM4CC7N3/ref=books_amazonstores_desktop_mfs_author_smart_catalog_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=cLAyn&content-id=amzn1.sym.aec507cb-142c-4f68-9ae5-803b8e7b33f1&pf_rd_p=aec507cb-142c-4f68-9ae5-803b8e7b33f1&pf_rd_r=136-4197243-0828222&pd_rd_wg=1FrEo&pd_rd_r=f8d8b0f6-c54d-48a5-b7d5-92b4d0918237] Scales and Scars [https://www.amazon.com/Scales-Scars-Cierra-Gardner-ebook/dp/B0G6T5866L/ref=books_amazonstores_desktop_mfs_author_smart_catalog_3?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=cLAyn&content-id=amzn1.sym.aec507cb-142c-4f68-9ae5-803b8e7b33f1&pf_rd_p=aec507cb-142c-4f68-9ae5-803b8e7b33f1&pf_rd_r=136-4197243-0828222&pd_rd_wg=1FrEo&pd_rd_r=f8d8b0f6-c54d-48a5-b7d5-92b4d0918237] R&W Event Tickets: Use Code JoinUS  https://readerswritersevents.com/product-category/seattle-2026/ [https://readerswritersevents.com/product-category/seattle-2026/]

Behind the Readers & Writers Event with Shauna Kruse

This week on Scott’s Table, I’m joined by , the organizer behind the incredible Readers & Writers Event happening July 25th in Seattle. In this special episode, we go behind the scenes of what it takes to build a reader and author event centered around community, indie authors, and the love of books. Shauna shares how the event began, what attendees can expect this year, the importance of supporting indie creators and small businesses, and why events like this matter so much to the book world. If you’ve ever wanted to attend a book event that feels welcoming, passionate, and community-driven, this episode is for you. Connect with Shauna and get your tickets Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/readersandwritersauthorevents?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==] Tickets [https://readerswritersevents.com/product-category/seattle-2026/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGnUKmX54TpmlYnj29otoaNdUi4B03Rh7kK5Z7IXfeEtGHLURiIdAx7CIt-6Xk_aem_vA_QrEfOijKTwAwb5mJ5Bw&utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio]  Use Code JoinUs for $5 GA Tickets

The Writer's Table | AeVeA with Jennifer Owen

Returning guest Jennifer Owen joins Scott at the table to discuss her newest dark fantasy novella, AeVeA. In this episode, we dive deep into the haunting world of AeVeA, exploring Kommin’s emotional backstory, the unforgettable character of Naveras, vampire lore, morally gray characters, and the beautifully immersive storytelling Jennifer has become known for. Jennifer also shares insight into her writing process, expanding the larger connected universe behind her novellas, and what readers can expect next. If you love dark fantasy, rich lore, emotional character journeys, gothic atmospheres, and stories that stay with you long after the final page, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Connect with Jennifer Owen and Read Her Books  Amazon Author Page:https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jennifer-Owen/author/B0F278ST3Q [https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jennifer-Owen/author/B0F278ST3Q] Bio Site (All-in-One Link Hub):https://bio.site/FeralFairytales [https://bio.site/FeralFairytales] Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/feral.fairytales [https://www.instagram.com/feral.fairytales] TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@feralfairytales [https://www.tiktok.com/@feralfairytales]   Threads:https://www.threads.net/@feral.fairytales [https://www.threads.net/@feral.fairytales]  Patreon (where you can read Kingsbane as it releases):https://www.patreon.com/FeralFairytales [https://www.patreon.com/FeralFairytales]  Reader's and Writer's Book Information Use Code: JoinUs for $5 General Admission Tickets  https://readerswritersevents.com/product-category/seattle-2026/ [https://readerswritersevents.com/product-category/seattle-2026/]

In-Between the Interview Review | A Destiny Wrought in Woe by R.K. Devon

In this episode of In-Between the Interview Review, Scott dives into A Destiny Wrought in Woe—a haunting and emotionally charged fantasy romance filled with undead horrors, prophecy, sacrifice, and a slow-burn romance that leaves a lasting impact. Blending rich lore, immersive worldbuilding, and emotionally complex characters, this story delivers an unforgettable fantasy experience that balances darkness, heartbreak, and hope in equal measure. Get The Book books2read.com [https://books2read.com/ap/8ZEXJj/RK-Devon?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGn-POm3vQIHB5g58lyxdnERxfRyOjFMO_4MXxlhPS8Qwlw2xR17nPSFYzuMh0_aem_Y8k6MbE66sEtyK-jasG4LA] Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0DVTFTQZC?tag=books2read02-20]   Follow R.K. Devon Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/bookish_by_default/] rkdevon.com [https://rkdevon.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGn7-PIhQuN4D3kBtbtJwZkM3Ejr8PYYrTlVn6Qv3B11Lq9xHQRtQe3dQiq6tk_aem_tqVk9SCqPs4WV3ngo7t9dg] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/RKDevon/?ref=PROFILE_EDIT_xav_ig_profile_page_web]    Small Business Spotlight — Words and Beyond This week’s Small Business Spotlight is Words and Beyond, a dedicated author support service helping writers stay organized, consistent, and focused on what they do best—writing. From content creation and scheduling to inbox management, ARC and street team coordination, and social media graphics, Words and Beyond works behind the scenes to bring an author’s vision to life. If you’re an author looking for that extra support system—the kind that keeps everything running smoothly while you focus on your story—Words and Beyond might just be the partner you’ve been looking for. Readers & Writers Event 2026: Use Code JoinUs for $5 GA Tickets Tickets [https://readerswritersevents.com/product-category/seattle-2026/]

The Writer’s Table | The Standing Dead with W M Parslow

This week on The Writer’s Table, Scott sits down with horror author W M Parslow to explore the chilling world of The Standing Dead—a debut novel set inside a prison where the walls hold more than just inmates… they hold secrets. From the eerie halls of HMP Page to the psychological unraveling of its characters, this episode dives into the kind of horror that doesn’t just haunt the setting—it lives inside the mind. Together, they unpack the balance between supernatural terror and real-world struggles, including a powerful conversation around mental health, particularly in men, and how horror can be used to explore those darker, often unspoken experiences. And of course, we shine a spotlight on William Lees, the man at the center of it all, his fears, his flaws, and the journey readers won’t soon forget. Connect With W.M. Parslow Instagram [https://instagram.com/wmparslow]  Get The Standing Dead Amazon [https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FNLMSH68] Small Business Spotlight — Words and Beyond This week’s Small Business Spotlight is Words and Beyond, a dedicated author support service helping writers stay organized, consistent, and focused on what they do best—writing. From content creation and scheduling to inbox management, ARC and street team coordination, and social media graphics, Words and Beyond works behind the scenes to bring an author’s vision to life. If you’re an author looking for that extra support system—the kind that keeps everything running smoothly while you focus on your story. Words and Beyond might just be the partner you’ve been looking for.