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Welcome to Brave New Bookshelf – Where AI Meets Creativity

Dive into the fascinating intersection of Artificial Intelligence and the literary world with Brave New Bookshelf, a pioneering podcast hosted by Steph Pajonas and Danica Favorite. As authors navigating the evolving landscape of publishing, we’re here to explore the groundbreaking role AI plays in enhancing the creative process of writing and publishing. Our journey is not just about understanding technology; it’s about embracing AI as a tool for innovation, efficiency, and artistic expression.

Brave New Bookshelf is more than just a podcast; it’s a community of forward-thinking writers, readers, and technologists. We’re passionate about creating a space for dialogue, learning, and sharing experiences about AI’s role in publishing. Whether you’re an author curious about AI tools, a reader fascinated by the future of books, or someone intrigued by the blend of technology and creativity, this podcast is for you.

Stay tuned for insightful discussions, interviews with industry experts, and practical tips on leveraging AI in your creative endeavors.

Current Episodes

Episode 70 – Using AI for Convention Success with Amy Campbell

April 2, 2026

In this episode, fantasy author Amy Campbell reveals how she leverages AI’s vision and analytical tools to master the logistics of live events, from designing high-conversion physical table layouts to performing deep-dive ROI analyses on convention attendance.

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Episode 69 – Solving the Complex Novelist Workflow with Jay Rosenkrantz from Plot Drive

March 26, 2026

In this episode, Jay Rosenkrantz, co-founder of Plot Drive, discusses the unique challenges of the novelist’s workflow and shares fascinating insights from a bookstore experiment regarding reader perceptions of AI-assisted prose, highlighting how his platform serves as a "continuous flow engine" to help authors break through creative blocks.

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Episode 68 – Iterative AI Writing Workflows and the Inevitability of AI in Publishing with Cassie Alexander

March 19, 2026

In this episode, author and nurse Cassie Alexander joins the show to discuss the inevitability of AI in publishing, drawing fascinating parallels between healthcare and the arts while sharing how she successfully navigated intense community backlash to build a thriving, tech-forward writing career.

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Episode 67 – Using AI as a Creative Assistant for Authors with Tanya Hales from AI Art for Authors

March 12, 2026

In this episode, classically trained illustrator Tanya Hales discusses how she integrates generative AI as a "second art assistant" for book covers and world-building, while exploring the fascinating historical parallels between today’s AI controversy and the backlash once faced by the Impressionist movement.

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Episode 66 – Story is Code: Personalizing AI Workflows for Authors with Kimberly Gordon

March 5, 2026

In this episode, Kimberly Gordon, Director of the Ink and Code Society, joins the podcast to discuss her "story is code" philosophy and how authors can use coding applications and personalized AI workflows to accelerate their drafting process and overcome creative burnout.

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Episode 65 – From Logic to Lore: Creating High-Demand Codexes with Dana Sacco from First Drafts

February 26, 2026

In this episode, Dana Sacco reveals how she leverages intricate 50-prompt automation workflows and tools like Antigravity to turn a surplus of story ideas into a high-demand business selling comprehensive, AI-generated "codexes" and story bibles.

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Happy Holidays! We’re Off for the Rest of the Year!

December 4, 2025

We're taking some time off and we'll see you again in 2026!

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Summer Vacation 2025

June 20, 2025

We're on break until September!

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On Summer Vacation!

July 4, 2024

We're talking a few weeks off to enjoy the summer.

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