Guest:

Adrienne Miles

https://adriennemiles.com

In Part 3, Adrienne Miles discusses her quiet, distraction-free writing process and the practical spaces where she drafts—her home office, coffee shops, or even a camper in the desert. She shares excitement for Spider’s Wyrd’s March 11 release and upcoming appearances, including the Tucson Festival of Books and Capricon in Chicago. Miles encourages readers to follow her website and Substack for updates. Host Jenn LaBuzz highlights the festival’s appeal, travel tips, and the abundance of authors and books. The episode closes with celebration of Miles’s debut, her upcoming tour stops, and her enthusiasm for meeting readers at Tucson.

Because Jenn said we would include it: https://tucsonfestivalofbooks.org

About the Book

Spiders Wyrd

Shot down in the backcountry of the planet that she was deployed to protect, starfighter Ulla Thorsdaughter wants only to get back to civilization so she can get back in the sky. The Fates have other plans. Thrown into an unfamiliar culture, Ulla struggles to control her newly emergent psi powers and come to terms with the secrets that fuel her recurring nightmares. Not to mention fitting into her new-found community.

Order a copy: https://brickcave.media/index.php/authors/adrienne-miles?types[0]=1

One that thinks she is their greatest hope.

Ulla begs to differ.

Adrienne Miles

Adrienne Bengtson, who writes science fantasy as Adrienne Miles, picked back up her lifelong interest in writing after retiring from the U.S. Air Force and a 25-year career as a librarian. She is getting ready to publish her debut novel, Spider’s Wyrd, with Brick Cave Media.

In addition to reading and writing, she enjoys travel, hiking, fiber arts, and doting on her daughters, sons-in-law, and grandchildren. She plays Celtic traditional music on the penny whistle and keyless flute, and has been known to play the great Highland bagpipes in public. She lives in Mesa, Arizona, with her husband and their cats.

About Indie Author Addict

Hosted by avid reader, life coach, Disney fan and educator Jenn Labuz, the Indie Author addict features authors talking about their works and the passions behind them. Produced by Proxima Emporium, LLC., the Indie Author Addict is available from your favorite podcast distributor or online at the Podcast's home page.

Certain episodes are also available in video as well, visit the podcasts Youtube page at:

https://www.youtube.com/@indieauthoraddict

Visit Jenn Labuz online at: https://www.jennlabuz.com/

Visit Proxima Emporium at: https://proximaemporium.com

The Indie Author Addict home page online is at: https://indieauthoraddict.com

Guest:

Adrienne Miles

https://adriennemiles.com

In Part 2 of the interview, Adrienne Miles expands on the worldbuilding behind Spider’s Wyrd, explaining how she blended global archetypes rather than relying on traditional mythologies. She discusses her military background—working in radar, intelligence, and alongside fighter pilots—and how those experiences shaped her complex starfighter protagonist. Miles explores the psychology of pilots, the ego required for high-risk missions, and how that mindset informs her character’s growth when thrust into paranormal and cultural conflict. The conversation then shifts to lighter topics as she shares her writing habits, love of black coffee, and preference for quiet, desk-based writing spaces.

About the Book

Spiders Wyrd

Shot down in the backcountry of the planet that she was deployed to protect, starfighter Ulla Thorsdaughter wants only to get back to civilization so she can get back in the sky. The Fates have other plans. Thrown into an unfamiliar culture, Ulla struggles to control her newly emergent psi powers and come to terms with the secrets that fuel her recurring nightmares. Not to mention fitting into her new-found community.

Order a copy: https://brickcave.media/index.php/authors/adrienne-miles?types[0]=1

One that thinks she is their greatest hope.

Ulla begs to differ.

Adrienne Miles

Adrienne Bengtson, who writes science fantasy as Adrienne Miles, picked back up her lifelong interest in writing after retiring from the U.S. Air Force and a 25-year career as a librarian. She is getting ready to publish her debut novel, Spider’s Wyrd, with Brick Cave Media.

In addition to reading and writing, she enjoys travel, hiking, fiber arts, and doting on her daughters, sons-in-law, and grandchildren. She plays Celtic traditional music on the penny whistle and keyless flute, and has been known to play the great Highland bagpipes in public. She lives in Mesa, Arizona, with her husband and their cats.

About Indie Author Addict

Hosted by avid reader, life coach, Disney fan and educator Jenn Labuz, the Indie Author addict features authors talking about their works and the passions behind them. Produced by Proxima Emporium, LLC., the Indie Author Addict is available from your favorite podcast distributor or online at the Podcast's home page.

Certain episodes are also available in video as well, visit the podcasts Youtube page at:

https://www.youtube.com/@indieauthoraddict

Visit Jenn Labuz online at: https://www.jennlabuz.com/

Visit Proxima Emporium at: https://proximaemporium.com

The Indie Author Addict home page online is at: https://indieauthoraddict.com

Guest:

Adrienne Miles

https://adriennemiles.com

In Part 1 of the interview, host Jenn Labuz welcomes science-fiction and fantasy author Adrienne Miles to discuss her upcoming novel Spider’s Wyrd. Miles introduces the story of a future starfighter who crash-lands on a lost colony world, uncovers unexpected paranormal abilities, and must navigate both war and mystery to survive. She shares how lifelong love of science fiction, early influence from Analog magazines and Anne McCaffrey, and her Air Force background shaped the book’s military-space-opera roots. Miles also reflects on her writing origin story, balancing service, motherhood, and creativity before finally returning to—and reinventing—her debut novel.

About the Book

Spiders Wyrd

Shot down in the backcountry of the planet that she was deployed to protect, starfighter Ulla Thorsdaughter wants only to get back to civilization so she can get back in the sky. The Fates have other plans. Thrown into an unfamiliar culture, Ulla struggles to control her newly emergent psi powers and come to terms with the secrets that fuel her recurring nightmares. Not to mention fitting into her new-found community.

Order a copy: https://brickcave.media/index.php/authors/adrienne-miles?types[0]=1

One that thinks she is their greatest hope.

Ulla begs to differ.

Adrienne Miles

Adrienne Bengtson, who writes science fantasy as Adrienne Miles, picked back up her lifelong interest in writing after retiring from the U.S. Air Force and a 25-year career as a librarian. She is getting ready to publish her debut novel, Spider’s Wyrd, with Brick Cave Media.

In addition to reading and writing, she enjoys travel, hiking, fiber arts, and doting on her daughters, sons-in-law, and grandchildren. She plays Celtic traditional music on the penny whistle and keyless flute, and has been known to play the great Highland bagpipes in public. She lives in Mesa, Arizona, with her husband and their cats.

About Indie Author Addict

Hosted by avid reader, life coach, Disney fan and educator Jenn Labuz, the Indie Author addict features authors talking about their works and the passions behind them. Produced by Proxima Emporium, LLC., the Indie Author Addict is available from your favorite podcast distributor or online at the Podcast's home page.

Certain episodes are also available in video as well, visit the podcasts Youtube page at:

https://www.youtube.com/@indieauthoraddict

Visit Jenn Labuz online at: https://www.jennlabuz.com/

Visit Proxima Emporium at: https://proximaemporium.com

The Indie Author Addict home page online is at: https://indieauthoraddict.com