Onley James is a 7-figure fiction author, cult-brand strategist, and the chaotic mastermind behind The Burned Out Muse. In under five years, she went from zero platform to one of the highest-earning fiction authors on Patreon, with a six-figure merch store and a feral fandom devoted to her queer, cozy-dark romance worlds.

Known for her over-the-top energy, Onley built her career not by following corporate formulas, but by leaning into obsession, ship wars, memes, merch drops, and rituals that turn casual readers into lifelong devotees.

Through The Feral Fandoms Podcast, Onley now channels that same feral fire into teaching authors how to stop hustling, stop burning out, and start building cult followings around their work. She’s here to prove that fandoms aren’t accidents,  they’re built through story details, parasocial rituals, and unapologetic creativity.

Your muse isn't dead, she's just tired. Let us help.

Shannon Ezzell is the fandom newbie-turned-cohost of The Feral Fandoms Podcast, bringing sarcasm, curiosity, and chaos to every episode. A Swiftie at heart (and new Katseye stan), she approaches fandom with fresh eyes, asking the questions burned-out authors and confused newcomers secretly want answered. 

By day, Shannon is Onley’s shop manager, assistant, and crisis-handler extraordinaire. She’s beloved by readers for her wit and no-nonsense energy, and indispensable at conventions where she doubles as gopher and unofficial bodyguard. With a background in sales and marketing, and as mom to two active kids, Shannon juggles chaos while keeping things hilarious and grounded.

Formerly cohost of We’re Here for the Occult Stuff, she now dives into cult movies, fandom breakdowns, and ship wars. Together, they deliver feral fandom analysis, sarcastic commentary, and hot takes designed to make you scream in the group chat.