Brave New Bookshelf Episode 17: Kickstarter, AI Art, and Dragons with Fantasy Author Amy Campbell

In the latest episode of Brave New Bookshelf, Steph Pajonas and Danica Favorite chat with fantasy author Amy Campbell about her use of AI in publishing. Amy’s not just writing stories—she’s also using AI for book covers, Kickstarter campaigns, and more.

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Meet Amy Campbell

Amy Campbell is a fantasy author known for her magical worlds, like cowboys riding Pegasus and steampunk dragons. After rekindling her passion for writing during the pandemic in 2020, she jumped into indie publishing and started using AI tools to boost her creative projects.

AI and Creativity: A Perfect Match

Amy loves using AI to help with her work. Tools like Midjourney and Dall-E generate artwork, while AI writing tools like ChatGPT offer a hand in drafting. She emphasizes that AI doesn’t replace human creativity—it just helps enhance it. Amy ensures all AI-generated content gets a thorough human edit to keep the quality top-notch.

AI in Action: Kickstarter Success

Amy’s Kickstarter campaigns showcase her innovative use of AI. She creates stunning visuals for her projects using AI tools and fine-tunes them in programs like Canva. Despite some backlash from certain industry folks, Amy stays confident in her ethical use of AI, proving that these tools can be a game-changer for indie authors.

Facing the Backlash

There’s been some pushback against using AI, with claims it diminishes traditional art. Amy shares her experience of facing criticism but remains steadfast in her belief that authors should freely explore new technologies without fear of judgment.

Looking Ahead: The Future of Publishing

Steph and Danica stress the importance of being open-minded about new tech in publishing. Amy’s journey shows that blending traditional storytelling with AI can lead to incredible results without sacrificing ethics or quality.

Dive In

Check out the full podcast episode to hear more about Amy’s inspiring journey and get some tips on how you can use AI in your own projects.