The Podcast for Indie Book Lovers

Every Great Story Deserves a Shelf.

Books Worth Reading. Authors Worth Knowing.

Grab a cup of tea and pull up a chair — Shelf Worthy Authors is where independently published authors sit down for real, unhurried conversations about the books they wrote and the winding road it took to write them.

Count Quillo of the Inkwell, the Shelf Worthy Authors narwhal mascot, reading a book in front of a microphone, next to the Shelf Worthy Authors logo pill

What Is Shelf Worthy Authors?

"To introduce readers to independently published authors through engaging conversations about their books, writing process, and publishing journey."

Whether you're curled up with a cozy mystery, lost in a fantasy epic, or hunting for your next Bookstagram favorite, Shelf Worthy Authors brings you face-to-face with the indie authors writing the stories worth talking about. No stuffy lecture halls, no sales pitches — just good conversation about craft, character, and the messy, wonderful process of getting a book into the world.