Indie Publishing and Writing with Speculation Publications' LCW Allingham and River Eno

Aurora Airwaves • Episode 27

Join Jordan as he dives into the world of independent publishing with LCW Allingham and River Eno, the founders of Speculation Publications, a women-owned indie press dedicated to amplifying new and established voices.

LC and River share their journeys as authors, editors, and advocates for diverse storytelling, discussing the challenges and rewards of running an indie press and their passion for the art of writing. LC and River share their insights on creating and running Speculation Publications, the process of writing long-format stories versus short stories, and the value of writing workshops.

They also explore the art of storytelling, their approaches to nurturing creativity within their press and personal projects, and Speculation Publications' published works, including anthologies like BEACH SHORTS, GRIMM RETOLD, MUSE, and INCUBATE: A Horror Collection of Feminine Power.

Jordan’s flash fiction story, “The Hunting of Tulikettu,” was featured in their anthology EVERGREEN: Tales of Winter Shadows (2024). Grab your copy today! https://www.speculationpub.com/evergreen

About the Artists: LCW Allingham, a Philadelphia-based author, artist, musician, and editor, co-founded Speculation Publications in 2022. With a background in journalism from Temple University and a lifelong passion for storytelling, LC oversees projects like the Collection of Utter Speculation series.

River Eno, Managing Copyeditor, brings over 25 years of writing and editing experience. Author of the Anastasia Evolution Series, River specializes in speculative fiction and urban fantasy, lending her expertise to help fine-tune the vision of indie authors.

Listen now to hear their views on the art of writing, the creative process, and the transformative power of storytelling! View Speculation Publications collection of works: https://www.speculationpub.com