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Peeking Dick, Interview w/ JD Evans

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2022 51:47


On this week's episode I'm joined by SPFBO 7 winner JD Evans to talk about her book, Reign and Ruin (Mages of the Wheel, #1)! We also talk about what a peeking dick is and Mark Lawrence's opinion of it, writing sensual sausage fest books, getting into the Bronies marketplace after the success of her sister's furry books, tips on how to prevent premature ejaculation, transporting back in time into the arms of a tartan wearing hottie, and the unpleasantness of dropping out of a plane multiple times! Available on all platforms now!

Irn-Bru Boss, Interview w/ DW Ross

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2022 49:15


This week I'm joined by DW Ross to talk about his book, The Darkest Dusk (Onyxborn Chronicle, #2)! We also discuss how he acquired the sword of Robert the Bruce, when children should first start drinking Irn-Bru, doing wrestling intro's for his book titles, having a mud fetish and dive deeper into his reformed pessimism philosophy! Available on all platforms and Youtube!

Comfort Calzones, Interview w/ Brian Naslund

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2022 54:27


On this week's episode I'm joined by dragon expert and superstar author Brian Naslund to talk about his books, Sorcery of a Queen and Fury of a Demon (Dragons of Terra). We also discuss how many times is acceptable for getting pooped on by a bird, debate whether it is better to fornicate or eat a dead body, how comfort calzones cure crying, the importance of flossing and if actors should get a medical degree after playing a doctor on tv! Available now all audio platforms and Youtube!

The Quokka Queen, Interview w/ Alicia Wanstall-Burke

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2022 62:27


On this episode I'm joined by #SPFBO 5 finalist Alicia Wanstall-Burke to talk about her book, Empire of Shadows (The Coriadic Sagas, #3)! We also discuss getting iron abs for charity, recycle bin stealing neighbors, more twitter justice against companies, Khazad-dûm craters in bread, infecting the UK with Australian accents, boners on undead zombies and so much more! Available on all platforms!

Pardon My French, Interview w/ Jonathan French

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2021 70:35


On the episode of the year I'm joined by #SPFBO 2 winner Jonathan French to talk about his book, The Free Bastards (The Lot Lands, #3)! We also talk about being the greatest dick joke writer in fantasy, the legacy of the incredible Kimbo Slice, getting Tolkien's books laid, his uncanny ax throwing abilities, the merits of the katar for self defense, we tackle the mystery of him being French, and talk about the legend of Miss Carlsen! Check it out on all listening platforms and Youtube!

Banned from Portal Magic, Interview w/ Ben Galley

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2021 56:11


This week I'm joined by Ben Galley to talk about his #SPFBO finalist, The Forever King (Scalussen Chronicles, #1)! We also discuss dabbling in BookTok, blocking all the cars on a ferry, how many takes it took for his guitar video, killing his kickstarter, his continuing crusade against fake publishers, the restorative healing powers of Eggs Benedict and the dastardly deed he committed to get banned from portal magic! Available on all platforms and Youtube!

What do Squirrels Taste Like?, Interview w/ Tim Hardie

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2021 51:51


On this week's episode I'm joined by Self-Published Fantasy Blog-Off 7 finalist Tim Hardie to talk about his book, Hall of Bones (The Brotherhood of the Eagle, #1)! We also discuss his crippling fear of marshmallows, the Inkwell Collective, being “too peopley out there” for Tim's liking, his quest to drink every beer in the world, climbing Everest in a speedo, and I find out what squirrels taste like! Available on all platforms and you can now check it out on Youtube!

The Man Who Killed Elvis, Interview w/ Christopher Mitchell

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2021 53:49


On this week's episode I'm joined by Self-Published Fantasy Blog-Off 7 finalist Christopher Mitchell to talk about his book, The Mortal Blade (Magelands Eternal Siege, #1). We also discuss, how he killed Elvis by eating too much cake, finding fairies in the bottom of his Grandma's garden, what happens if you disturb him in his writing cabin, the creative writing lecturer he has an eternal grudge with, and how not wanting to hang out with his wife's friend started his writing career! Available on all platforms and Youtube!

The Man Who Climbed the Wall, Interview w/ Jeffrey Speight

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2021 52:15


On this week's episode I'm joined by Jeffrey Speight to talk about his book, Paladin Unbound! We also discuss being a dyed in wool fantasy guy, going to summer camp at 47 years old, why it's called fly fishing when you don't fly, SFFPIT and the tweet that got him a deal, climbing a giant ice wall, and how this book was written to spite his kids for moving on from a D&D campaign he spent way to long working on! Available on all platforms!

Legends of the London Underground, Interview w/ Matthew Ward

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2021 59:10


On this week's episode I'm joined by Matthew Ward to talk about his book, Legacy of Ash (Legacy Trilogy, #1). We also discuss the duties of being a cat servant, the worst career advice he ever received, having enough instruments to be a one-man band, his daily writing warden, creepy abandoned places and some legends of the London Underground! Available on all platforms!

The Ultra Warrior, Interview w/ Mike Shackle

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2021 51:45


On this week's episode I'm joined by Mike Shackle to talk about his book, We Are the Dead (The Last War, #1). We also discuss getting published in his school's paper and getting cancelled by the parents, dancing naked in the rain, making any concept better by adding “with swords and magic,” cooking for royalty, the keys to selling a washing machine, and the 6 AM swim club! Available on all platforms and Youtube!

Hunting for Hobbits, interview with Ryan Cahill

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2021 57:18


On this week's episode I'm joined by Ryan Cahill to talk about his incredible book, Of Blood and Fire (The Bound and the Broken, #1)! We also discuss hunting for hobbits, how many cookies he could eat in 60 seconds, his brother's questionable waiter attire, the deliciousness of giant gummy bears, overcoming a crippling Pokemon addiction, and movies that would be improved by adding a dragon! Available on all platforms.

For the Icelandic Tourism Board, Interview w/ Bjørn Larssen

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2021 54:20


On this week's episode I'm joined by multi-award winning author Bjørn Larssen to talk about his book, Children (The Ten Worlds, #1). We also discuss moving from catholic Poland to the Red Light District in Netherlands, the pain of head tattoos, losing his heart in Iceland, talking about sheep and reciting poems at Icelandic funerals, his grammy acceptance speech, and being the reason Odin drinks! Available on all platforms!

The Underground Costume Salesperson, Interview w/ Jeannette Ng

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2021 65:23


On this week's episode I'm joined by Hugo award winning author Jeannette Ng to talk about her book, Under the Pendulum Sun! We also discuss being an underground costume salesperson, giving such a fire award speech that she got another award for it, eating blackberry ink, what are book nails and how to make them, her dad line editing her birthday cards and more! Available on all platforms!

The Hammer, Interview with Anna Stephens

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2021 63:40


This week I'm joined by Anna “The Hammer” Stephens to talk about her book, Godblind (Godlind, #1)! We also discuss the professor's testicle, killer trees, psychopath entomologist Justin Schmidt's sting pain scale, getting wacked in the face by a sword, the difficulty of drawing stick figures, rolling DnD dice to determine if she gets to eat and more! Available on all platforms.

Shakespeare Knew How to Kill a Guy, Interview w/ Melissa Caruso

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2021 49:39


On this week's episode I'm joined by Melissa Caruso to talk about her book, The Obsidian Tower (Rooks and Ruin, #1)! We also discuss the creepy, secret door at her childhood school, rank the best Disney Princess dresses' to fight in, not being able to taste ‘bitter', fighting with her editors about cookie history, breaking her foot, and that guy Shakespeare really knowing how to kill someone. Available on all platforms!

The French Nobility Fraternity, Interview w/ Nick Martell

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2021 57:33


On this week's episode I'm joined by Nick Martell to talk about his book, The Kingdom of Liars (The Legacy of the Mercenary Kings, #1)! We discuss the likelihood his ancestors were French nobility, being the first Fantasy writing fraternity member, beating Adam Peaty in the breastroke, trying to fly like Peter Pan and cracking his lip, beefing with Mewtwo and getting interviewed by the fantasy king himself, Brandon Sanderson! Available on all platforms!

Irn Bru Addiction, Interview w/ DW Ross

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2021 51:13


On this week's episode I'm joined by DW Ross to talk about his book, Cold From the North (Onyxborn Chronicle, #1), as part of Self-Published Fantasy Month! We discuss the dangers of Irn Bru addiction, pessimism reformation, sexy little hashbrowns, his war against words, crossfit competitions and being an expert-level chilli maker! Available on all platforms!

Inspiring Smutty Artwork, Interview w/ Nicholas Lietzau

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2021 48:03


On this week's episode I'm joined by award winning author Nicholas Lietzau to talk about his book, Dreams of the Dying (Enderal, #1) as part of Self-Published Fantasy Month! We also talk about his books inspiring smutty fanart, consulting with every professional alive for research, the craziest date of all time, the student that used his book for a college essay, and trying to set up his own wikipedia page! Available on Youtube and all listening platforms.

Books and Boiled Eggs, Interview w/ P.L. Stuart

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2021 60:12


On this week's episode I'm joined by bestselling author P.L. Stuart to talk about his book, A Drowned Kingdom (The Drowned Kingdom Saga, #1) as part of Self-Published Fantasy Month! We also discuss how books are like boiled eggs, choreographing fight scenes with his wife, running a sting operation to arrest me, Toronto having the worst nicknames, hating temperate climates, and more! Available on all platforms!

Goose Saga 2021, Interview w/ H.L. Tinsley

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2021 47:15


On this week's episode I'm joined by author H.L. Tinsley to talk about her book, We Men of Ash and Shadow as part of Self-Published Fantasy Month! We discuss all the drama of Goose Saga 2021, her extensive research on cheese, Idris Elba's hotness being the inspiration for the book, the structural integrity of digestive biscuits, and the worst complaints about fishing equipment! Available on all platforms!

Mount Rushmore of Jordans, interview w/ Jordan Loyal Short

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2021 46:24


On this week's episode I'm joined by Jordan Loyal Short to talk about his book, The Skald's Black Verse as part of Self-Published Fantasy Month! We talk about what self-publishing means to him, being on the Mount Rushmore of Jordans, all the jokes you can make when your last name is Short, his absolute serial killer way of organizing his characters, sacrificing a goat, scheming Wells Fargo, being a SPFBO judge, and solving cozy mysteries with your otter best friend! Available now on Youtube and all audio platforms!

Salad Hoovering Bastard, Interview w/ David Wragg

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2021 63:11


This week I'm joined by the Sinatra of swearing, author David Wragg to talk about his incredible book, The Black Hawks (Articles of Faith, #1). We also discuss how the Czech say “pig fucker,” knocking down ex-Foreign Secretary David Miliband, overloading his plate at the salad bar, the worst book publication celebration ever, the greatest drunk dream, why his english teacher hated him, and more! Available on all platforms!

Fantasy Writing Lumberjack, Interview w/ Stephen Aryan

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2021 57:08


On this week's episode I'm joined by Hellfest Inferno Award winning author Stephen Aryan to talk about his book, The Coward! We also discuss how he is the first ever fantasy writing lumberjack, showing up Cameron Johnston by blacksmithing a sword in a day, smacking beers out of peoples hands as part of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA), his awkward supermarket encounters and beating out Joe Abercrombie (ever heard of him?) for a book award given by a heavy metal festival! Available now!

Poisoning the Dinner Party, Interview w/ Sam Hawke

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2021 62:05


On this week's episode I'm joined by lawyer, jiu jitsu instructor, amateur anatomy expert and winner of the Ditmar Award, Aurealis Award, and Norma K Hemming Award, author Sam Hawke, to talk about her incredible book City of Lies (Poison War, #1). We also discuss her friends reluctance to ever touch any food or drink she prepares anymore, her masterful forgery of her highschool book journal, the worst injury she ever had, General Pompey getting high on mad honey, her former boss' terrible idea to express ideas in pictures, how difficult a Tim-Tam eating contest is, and finding true love by continuously beating a man! Available on Youtube and all podcast platforms!

Where Does the Salad Fork Go? Interview w/ Chase Bolling

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2021 57:45


On this week's episode I'm joined by author Chase Bolling to talk about his book, The Road of Resistance. We also talk about what side of the plate the salad fork goes on, rapping under the moniker The Legendary Thug Poet and transitioning to writing, being too violent for fencing, busting out a sandwich during sex, and so much more! Available now!

Bolognese Swordsmanship and Sauce, Interview w/ Christian Cameron

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2021 70:39


On this week's episode I'm joined by author Christian aka Miles Cameron to talk about his incredible book, Cold Iron (Masters and Mages, #1). We talk about adding a 4th alias for when he decides to get into the romance/erotica genre, how the hell he has managed to publish 43 books (and the 4 more he has coming up), the best way to make slicing fruit with swords look cool, his fantastic Writing Fighting series, how bolognese sauce makes you better at bolognese swordsmanship, running a mile in full armor as fast as possible, and who is the greatest knight of all time! Available now!

The Worst Medieval Weapons, Interview w/ Cameron Johnston

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2021 49:14


On this week's episode I'm joined by BFA and Dragon award nominated author Cameron Johnston for the ultimate duology podcast event to talk about his book, God of Broken Things (Age of Tyranny, #2). We talk about the worst medieval weapons out there (including the lantern shield), what characters we love that everyone hates, Cameron really almost blowing himself up as I did a deep dive into leftover WWII naval mines, the spreads at award dinners and the best author cameos! Available now!

Don't Poke Naval Mines, Interview w/ Cameron Johnston

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2021 54:19


On this week's episode I'm joined by British Fantasy award and Dragon award nominated author Cameron Johnston to talk about his book, The Traitor God (Age of Tyranny, #1). We also discuss discovering a WW2 naval mine and poking it, the real reason we are so obsessed with swords, Historical European Martial Arts, the secret creative power of meteorites and forging his own bottle opener in a display of true grit. Available now!

Bench Pressing Books, Interview w/ Peter McLean

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2021 50:39


On this week's episode I'm joined by Peter McClean to talk about his book, Priest of Bones (War for the Rose Throne, #1). We talk about his bench pressing prowess, beating up Nazis in nightclubs, rehash his grizzly bear vs. human debate, we talk through sex toy companies trying to sponsor his viral tweets and I audition for the role of Tomas Piety since his War for the Rose Throne series was optioned for a TV show! Let me know if I nailed it. Available now!

The Most Dangerous Man in Fantasy, Interview w/ Alexander Darwin

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2021 55:33


On this week's episode I'm joined by #SPFBO 6 Finalist Alexander Darwin to talk about his book, Grievar's Blood (The Combat Codes Saga, #2). We also talk about electric flying spiders, ditching cross-country practice to play video games, writing grappling goblins, Felix Ortiz masterpiece covers, SPACEBO and being the most dangerous man in fantasy! Available now!

Award winning knees, Interview w/ Gareth Hanrahan

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2021 60:42


This week I'm joined by Gareth Hanrahan to talk about his book, The Gutter Prayer (The Black Iron Legacy, #1), winner of the 2019 BookNest Award for Best Debut Novel! We also talk about his award winning knees, telling people they are reading the book wrong, bizarre situational revenge against his old day job, the greatest teacher in Ireland, getting subtweeted by a 10th century scribe and more! Available on all platforms now!

Demons and Questionable Hotdogs, Interview w/ Clayton Snyder

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2021 56:22


On this week's episode I'm joined by Clayton Snyder to discuss his book, Demons, Ink! We also talk about Parliament House's interesting publishing strategy, him playing Ethan Craft on Lizzie McGuire, potato currency vs Bitcoin, his failure to mine any ethereum by not turning the machine on, my failure at trying his 5 minute method, and eating questionable hotdogs! Available now!    

Kicking your Cat, Interview w/ Rob J. Hayes

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2021 57:36


On this week's episode I'm joined by #SPFBO 3 and Booknest.eu award winning author Rob J. Hayes to talk about his book, Pawn's Gambit (Mortal Techniques, #2). We also discuss the pain of cutting 20k words, a battle to the death with all the winners of the Booknest.eu award swords, the cuppa tea time scheduler, being the best at getting hit, and playing the triangle in his new band Bloodpunk! O yea, and massive teasers for Spirits of Vengeance! Available now!

Death to Minecraft Youtubers, Interview w/ Timandra Whitecastle

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2021 53:34


This week I'm joined by the wonderful author Timandra Whitecastle to talk about her book, A Touch of Iron (The Living Blade, #1)! We also talk about our future fantasy cookbook project, the 1864 Commissioners Report on burning children, we work on her German/British origin story, she goes on an all-time rant about Captain America and we talk about her hatred of all German Minecraft Youtubers! Available now!

Blood-sucking Toads, Interview w/ Benedict Patrick

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2021 54:04


On this week's episode I'm joined by author Benedict Patrick to discuss his book, To Dream and Die as a Taniwha Girl (Yarnsworld, #5). We talk about blood-sucking toads, being the show's official folklore expert, the best Motivation Mondays and getting motivated by a spider in a cave, his stranglehold on the #SPFBO Cover Contest, debate if the Old Spider is the hero or villain, and  so much more! Available now!

Dragon Surfing, Interview w/ M.L. Spencer

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2021 54:30


On this week's episode I'm joined by award winning and international bestselling author M.L. Spencer to discuss her book, Dragon Mage. We also talk about using her book as a dumbbell, having to edit when you yell at your kids while using dictation, finding love on videogames, becoming president of the windsurfing club, being a botany major that hates vegetables, and more! Available now!

Stabby Female Leads, Interview w/ Virginia McClain

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2021 65:11


On this week's episode I'm joined by author Virginia McClain to talk about her book, Traitor's Hope (Chronicles of Gensokai, #2). We talk about great books with stabby female leads, she teaches me what a sof boi is, I find out the tragic fate of her treadmill desk, the Quaroncon Queen provides me with some parting thoughts, we discuss what the look of someone who suggests having sex with a dolphin is and how Mishi is a master of mass murder! Available now!

Mutant Spiders in Roanoke, Interview w/ Mike Shel

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2021 60:46


On this week's episode I'm joined by author Mike Shel to talk about his #SPFBO 2018 finalist, Aching God (Iconoclasts, #1). We also talk about his favorite statue, his evil clone-creating biology teacher that got his arm eaten by a snake, mutant spiders running rampant in Roanoke, writing a successful short-story and not even knowing it, and more! Available now!

Brightwash and Booze, interview w/ Krystle Matar

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2021 64:20


On this week's episode I'm joined by Krystle Matar to talk about her debut novel, Legacy of the Brightwash (Tainted Dominion, #1). We also discuss the hottest hashtag in fantasy #BrightwashandBooze, the dangers of Canadian english warnings, raising free-range children, her daughter killing me with a broadsword, I pitch some polyamorous fan-fiction, pocket watch collections and more! Available now!

Life After Decapitation, Interview w/ JC Kang

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2021 63:11


On this week's episode I'm joined by USA Today Bestselling author JC Kang to talk about his book, Songs of Insurrection (The Dragon Songs Saga #1). We also talk about learning languages for love, the multiple different martial arts he could use to beat me up, all the research behind decapitation, Chinese champion divers creating inappropriate names, and more! Available now!

Fantastic Beastiality and Where to Find It! Interview w/ Dyrk Ashton

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2021 66:07


On this week's episode I'm joined by Booknest.eu Award winning author Dyrk Ashton to talk about his #SPFBO finalist Paternus. We talk about being the Kickstarter King, lord of the Doppelgänger's, trading a horse for a car, and achieving his dreams, quitting them, than doing it again! A true story of hustling. We also talk about Peter the animal lover, living forever is just boring, and battle of the monsters! Listen now.

Slitting Throats is Exhausting, Interview w/ Michael R. Fletcher

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2021 60:52


On this week's episode I'm joined by 2020 Booknest Award winner and SPFBO 6 finalist Michael R. Fletcher to talk about his book Black Stone Heart. We talk about lying naked in the street drunk, being an agent of chaos, and his beef with Brandon Sanderson. We also talk about his love of cannibalistic characters, how slitting throats is exhausting, and that writing clean book is just plain boring! Listen now! 

Don't be a Dirty Kill Stealer, Interview w/ Ryan DeBruyn

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 72:23


On this week's episode I'm joined by LitRPG superstar Ryan DeBruyn to talk about his book Equalize (Ether Collapse, #1). We talk about his transition from professional volleyball player to fantasy author, the magnificent feeling of spiking the ball in someone's face, his low-key gaming addiction, working with Mountaindale Press and how this interview almost ruined his relationship! We also talk about Rockland the coprophiliac, how many degrees of separation is necessary to bang your ancestor and that being a dirty kill stealer is the worst thing you can be. Available now!

Garlic Bread Goblins, interview w/ Shaun Paul Stevens, #SPFBO finalist!

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2021 49:30


On this week's episode I'm joined by #SPFBO 6 finalist Shaun Paul Stevens to discuss his book, Nether Light. We talk about his love of garlic bread, his elaborate write/rewrite process, and I sent Shaun $10,000 for his writing Masterclass and haven't received my schedule yet!  I also pitch him some terrible novella ideas, Guyen and Yemelyan's horniness getting them into trouble, and how Flags is capture-the-flag for people with a death wish! Listen now!

Abercrombie abs and LitRPG! Interview with Jay Boyce.

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2021 67:16


On this week's episode I'm joined by Jay Boyce, author of Siphon (A Touch of Power) and winner of the 2019 Warriors and Wizards award for best new LitRPG author. We break down WTF LitRPG is, our FAVORITE Disney songs, Andara being home to the hottest people, and why my World of Warcraft career show that I would be a terrible character in Siphon. We also talk about her incredible spreadsheets, collection of wigs, mobilizing her student army to build her website and more! 

Charles the Chicken King, Interview with Robert H. Fleming

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2021 64:17


On this week's episode I'm joined by #SPFBO 6 finalist Robert H. Fleming to discuss his book, The Fall of Erlon. We talk about his experience with the competition, struggles with coming up with marketing strategies, I grill him about the future of the Carolina Panthers and more! We also have an intervention for Elisa, debate which character would win an eating competition, and King Nelson the dork. Listen now!

Don't Drink and Dragonslay, Interview w/ Brian Naslund

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2021 58:27


On this week's episode I'm joined by author Brian Naslund for a wild interview to discuss his drunken dragonslayer novel, Blood of an Exile. We discuss how lack of caffeine can cause decapitation, that quarantine turned Brian into a viking, his electric baseball career, crying in public bars, and do an ALL-TIME deep dive into dick jokes. We also look at the best ways to kill a dragon, the circle of life, and I pitch some novella ideas. Listen now!

Bannaur's balls! Interview with Patrick Samphire, #SPFBO Finalist

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2021 60:48


On this week's episode I'm joined by #SPFBO 6 finalist Patrick Samphire to discuss his book, Shadow of a Dead God. We go over his illustrious list of swear words, the making of a good, subtle dick joke, Nik the king of the pettiness, Psycho Sereh and more! We also talk about his journey switching lanes from published children's author to self-published fantasy phenom, his failing Music Monday's blog series, and life without a cell phone. Listen now!

Are Vampires Sexy? Interview w/ Michael F. Haspil

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2021 65:47


On this week's episode I'm joined by Michael F. Haspil to discuss his novel, Graveyard Shift. He weighs in on the "Are vampires sexy?" debate, talks about Hollywood juicing with vamp blood, and the best PR strategies for revealing there are supernatural creatures. I also pitch him some more terrible novella ideas, we talk about his wild career, and how vampires are blowing all their money on risky online investments. Listen now! 

Throwing books at Walls, interview w/ #SPFBO finalist Suzannah Rowntree

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2021 61:49


On this week's episode I'm joined by #SPFBO 6 finalist Suzannah Rowntree to discuss her novel, A Wind from the Wilderness. We talking about the ultimate way to DNF a book; by throwing it at a wall. We also talk about what makes the most boring history book, historical swear words, how a baby shower inspired a gruesome scene, and the intricacies of cracking a head like an egg! Listen now!

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