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All writers, when they set pen to paper or post pixel to page, are shaping a world: their own private world, created from their own thoughts and imagination, joys and sorrows, hopes and heartbreaks, triumphs and fears. It may mimic the real world, or it may be as different from the real world as, say, the world of Middle Earth is from the world of Blade Runner, but it is still a shaped world–a sub-creation, to use J.R.R. Tolkien’s formulation. It is not a real world, it does not have the depth or complexity of a real world, it is but an illusion…and yet, these fictional worlds, these illusions, though shaped by humans, not gods, can sometimes touch our minds and expand our spirits in ways nothing else can. It is a kind of miracle, and very writer performs it in his or her own way. In The Worldshapers, Edward Willett, himself an award-winning writer of science fiction and fantasy, delves into the creative process with science fiction and fantasy writers of every kind, seeking to better understand this magical, mystical skill…the skill of worldshaping.

Edward Willett

Regina, Saskatchewan

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    Episode 194: Scott Baldyga (Tboh) – Greater Fools

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2025 55:04


    A conversation with author, musician, screenwriter, producer and BlockChain enthusiast and promoter Scott Baldyga (aka Tboh) about his upcoming science fiction/fantasy adventure Greater Fools. Websitegreaterfoolsbook.com X@TbohDegen About Greater Fools A fantasy/ sci-fi adventure novel that pulls back the curtain on the world of crypto! In a digital universe where anything is possible…  A shy artist … Continue reading "Episode 194: Scott Baldyga (Tboh) – Greater Fools" Source

    Episode 193: Dave Freer – Storm-Dragon

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2025 63:41


    A conversation with Dave Freer, Prometheus Award-winning author of numerous science fiction novels for readers of all ages, about his latest book for young readers, Storm-Dragon. Websitesdavefreer.commadgeniusclub.com Amazon linksAmazon.caAmazon.com About Storm-Dragon On the treacherous Vann's World, Skut battles a savage wind and deadly hamerkops to rescue a mysterious, telepathic creature. Fleeing a rising tide and … Continue reading "Episode 193: Dave Freer – Storm-Dragon" Source

    Episode 192: Lindy Ryan – Another Fine Mess

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2025 36:28


    A conversation with Lindy Ryan, award-winning author of Another Fine Mess, the sequel to her acclaimed debut horror novel Bless Your Heart. Websitelindyryanwrites.com Instagram@lindyryanwrites Facebook@authorLindyRyan Amazon linksAmazon.caAmazon.com About Another Fine Mess From Lindy Ryan, “one of the most electrifying voices in the horror genre” (Gwendolyn Kiste), Another Fine Mess brings the Evans women back around in this unputdownable, … Continue reading "Episode 192: Lindy Ryan – Another Fine Mess" Source

    Episode 191: Jenna Greene – Summer of Rocks

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2025 34:41


    A chat with Jenna Greene, award-winning Canadian children's author, about her newest book for young people, Summer of Rocks. Websitejennagreene.ca Facebook@jennabutrenchukgreene Instagram@authorjennagreene TikTok@jgreenewrites Amazon linksAmazon.caAmazon.com About Summer of Rocks Three sisters spend an adventure-filled summer in the West Coast wilderness, exploring rock quarries, escaping bear attacks, and fighting over space in the backseat of the … Continue reading "Episode 191: Jenna Greene – Summer of Rocks" Source

    Episode 190: Art Bell – What She’s Hiding

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2025 45:25


    A chat with Art Bell, a writer and former television executive known for developing and launching the Comedy Channel (later Comedy Central) while at HBO, about his first novel, the thriller What She's Hiding. Websiteartbellwriter.com Instagram@artbellauthor Simon & Schuster Book PageWhat She's Hiding Amazon linksAmazon.caAmazon.com About What She's Hiding For readers of Harlan Coben and … Continue reading "Episode 190: Art Bell – What She's Hiding" Source

    Episode 189: Dwayne Brenna – Theories of Everything

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2025 38:33


    A chat with award-winning Saskatchewan author Dwayne Brenna about his new collection of short fiction, Theories of Everything. Websitedwaynebrenna.com Shadowpaw Press linkTheories of Everything Amazon linksAmazon.caAmazon.com About Theories of Everything “I remember thinking to myself, as I said goodbye to my friends and walked home through the dimly lit backstreets, that the past comes back … Continue reading "Episode 189: Dwayne Brenna – Theories of Everything" Source

    Episode 188: David Carpenter – Hello

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2025 36:46


    A chat with award-winning Saskatchewan author David Carpenter about his new collection of short fiction, Hello. Websitedccarpenter.com Shadowpaw Press linkHello Amazon linksAmazon.caAmazon.com About Hello In two novellas and seven shorter stories, award-winning author David Carpenter addresses the theme of human frailties in his distinctively empathetic style. A disabled widower seeks comfort in memory by getting … Continue reading "Episode 188: David Carpenter – Hello" Source

    Episode 187: Trevor W. Harrison – Tales This Side of the Elysian Fields

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 36:38


    A chat with authorTrevor W. Harrison about his new collection of essays recalling his world travel as a young man in the 1970s and '80s, Tales This Side of the Elysian Fields. WebsiteThe Writers' Union of Canada bio page Shadowpaw Press linkTales This Side of the Elysian Fields Amazon linksAmazon.caAmazon.com About Tales This Side of … Continue reading "Episode 187: Trevor W. Harrison – Tales This Side of the Elysian Fields" Source

    Episode 186: Brad C. Anderson – Ashme’s Song

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2024 37:13


    A chat with award-nominated author Brad C. Anderson about his new science fiction novel, Ashme's Song. Websitebradanderson2000.com Facebook@bradanderson2000 Shadowpaw Press linkThe Sun Runners Amazon linksAmazon.caAmazon.com About Ashme's Song Violence has an echo, growing louder with each reverberation . . . how do you stop its echo once it starts ringing? Ashme is a New Mesopotamian—a … Continue reading "Episode 186: Brad C. Anderson – Ashme's Song" Source

    Episode 185: James Bow – The Sun Runners and Tales from the Silence

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2024 41:15


    A chat with Aurora Award-winning YA author James Bow about his new science fiction novel, The Sun Runners, and its companion anthology, Tales from the Silence. Websitebowjamesbow.ca Facebook@james.bow Shadowpaw Press linksThe Sun RunnersTales from the Silence About The Sun Runners “Hello, people of Mercury. This is planet Earth. Are you receiving this? Please respond.” Lieutenant Adelheid … Continue reading "Episode 185: James Bow – The Sun Runners and Tales from the Silence" Source

    Episode 184: Arthur Slade – I, Brax: 1. A Battle Divine (A Dragon Assassin Adventure)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2024 49:27


    A chat with award-winning author Arthur Slade about his latest middle-grade/YA fantasy adventure, I, Brax: 1. A Battle Divine (A Dragon Assassin Adventure) Websitearthurslade.com Facebook@arthursladefan Twitter@arthurslade Instagram@arthurslade YouTube Shadowpaw Press link for I, Brax: A Battle DivineThe Glass Lodge: 20th Anniversary Edition About I, Brax: A Battle Divine Brax, hero of several Dragon Assassin tales, … Continue reading "Episode 184: Arthur Slade – I, Brax: 1. A Battle Divine (A Dragon Assassin Adventure)" Source

    Episode 183: John Brady McDonald – The Glass Lodge: 20th Anniversary Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2024 43:13


    A chat with noted Indigenous poet and artist John Brady McDonald about the new twentieth-anniversary hardcover edition of his acclaimed debut poetry collection, The Glass Lodge. Websiteartbyjohnmcdonald.weebly.com Facebook Shadowpaw Press link for The Glass LodgeThe Glass Lodge: 20th Anniversary Edition About The Glass Lodge John Brady McDonald, MBSFA, a Nêhiyawak-Métis multidisciplinary artist and writer from … Continue reading "Episode 183: John Brady McDonald – The Glass Lodge: 20th Anniversary Edition" Source

    Episode 182: Lynda Monahan – The Door at the End of Everything

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2024 33:16


    A chat with poet Lynda Monahan about her new collection, The Door at the End of Everything, which features poems focused on those who struggle with mental health. Facebook@lynda.monahan.92 Lynda Monahan's Amazon Page Amazon Links for The Door at the End of EverythingAmazon.caAmazon.com About The Door at the End of Everything Written while Lynda Monahan … Continue reading "Episode 182: Lynda Monahan – The Door at the End of Everything" Source

    Episode 181: Dr. Robert Runté – Dave Duncan’s The Traitor’s Son and Corridor to Nightmare

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2024 40:48


    A chat with editor Robert Runté, Ph.D., about the last two novels by the late, great Dave Duncan's, The Traitor's Son and Corridor to Nightmare, which he edited and which were just released by Shadowpaw Press. Websiteessentialedits.ca X@runte Facebook@dr.robert.runte Instagram@drrunte Dave Duncan's Amazon Page Amazon Links for The Traitor's SonAmazon.caAmazon.com Amazon links for Corridor to NightmareAmazon.caAmazon.com … Continue reading "Episode 181: Dr. Robert Runté – Dave Duncan's The Traitor's Son and Corridor to Nightmare" Source

    Episode 180: Erna Buffie – Let Us Be True

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2024 34:59


    A chat with author Erna Buffie about the new edition of her critically acclaimed debut novel Let Us Be True, just released by Shadowpaw Press. Websiteernabuffie.com Facebook Amazon Links for Let Us Be TrueAmazon.caAmazon.com About the Book Finalist for the Margaret Laurence Award for Fiction and Eileen McTavish Sykes Award for Best First Book, 2016 … Continue reading "Episode 180: Erna Buffie – Let Us Be True" Source

    Episode 179: Shawn Amick – The Cruelty of Magic

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2024 38:27 Transcription Available


    A chat with author Shawn Amick about his upcoming high fantasy novel The Cruelty of Magic. Websiteshawnamick.com TikTok@shawnamickauthor Instagram@shawnamickauthor Threads@shawnamickauthor Facebook@shawn.amick.3 Shawn Amick's Amazon Author Page Amazon Links for The Cruelty of MagicAmazon.caAmazon.com About the Book A warlord seeks the destruction of Runefall, and the end of magic, as a prophecy is met with doubt. … Continue reading "Episode 179: Shawn Amick – The Cruelty of Magic" Source

    Episode 178: Shaun Hamill – The Dissonance

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2024 45:34 Transcription Available


    A chat with critically acclaimed author Shaun Hamill about his new dark fantasy novel The Dissonance. Websiteshaunhamill.com X@shaunhamill Instagram@shaunhamill Goodreads Shaun Hamill's Amazon Author Page Amazon Links for The DissonanceAmazon.caAmazon.com About the Book From the acclaimed author of A Cosmology of Monsters (“I loved it” —Stephen King) comes an epic contemporary fantasy, a mixture of The Magicians and It: a … Continue reading "Episode 178: Shaun Hamill – The Dissonance" Source

    Episode 177: Jonathan Strahan – New Adventures in Space Opera

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2024 36:20 Transcription Available


    A chat with award-winning editor Jonathan Strahan about his new anthology from Tachyon, New Adventures in Space Opera. Websitejonathanstrahan.com.au/wp/ X@JonathanStrahan Bluesky@jonathanstrahan.bsky.social Facebook@jonathanstrahan Amazon Links for New Adventures in Space OperaAmazon.caAmazon.com About the Book Award-winning Australian science-fiction editor Jonathan Strahan (The Best Science Fiction of the Year series) presents the quintessential guide to the exciting New Space Opera. This … Continue reading "Episode 177: Jonathan Strahan – New Adventures in Space Opera" Source

    Episode 176: Tobias S. Buckell & Dave Klecha – Runes of Engagement

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2024 40:52 Transcription Available


    A chat with Tobias S. Buckell and Dave Klecha about their new humorous collaborative fantasy novel, Runes of Engagement. WebsitesTobias S. BuckellDave Klecha Bluesky@tobiasbuckell.bsky.social@daveklecha.bsky.social Instagram@daveklecha Threads@daveklecha Tobias S. Buckell's Amazon Page Amazon Links for Runes of EngagementAmazon.caAmazon.com About the Book The Lord of the Rings meets Call of Duty in this delirious mashup pitting confused soldiers against legendary monsters. … Continue reading "Episode 176: Tobias S. Buckell & Dave Klecha – Runes of Engagement" Source

    Episode 175: Lynne Shaner – Journey to Everland Bay

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2024 37:22


    A chat with author Lynne Shaner about her debut fantasy novel, Journey to Everland Bay. Websitelynneshaner.com Facebook Threads@lynne.shaner Lynne Shaner's Amazon Page Amazon Links for Journey to Everland BayAmazon.caAmazon.com About the Book A Heroine's Journey for our times. Jemma Avalon, an unconventional mage-in-training, longs to return to Everland Bay, her ancestral homeland, and find a … Continue reading "Episode 175: Lynne Shaner – Journey to Everland Bay" Source

    Episode 174: Adrian Tchaikovsky – Service Model

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2024 41:15


    A chat with critically acclaimed award-winning British author Adrian Tchaikvosky about his latest science fiction novel, Service Model. Websiteadriantchaikovsky.com X@aptshadow Mastadon@aptshadow Threads@aptshadow Bluesky@aptshadow.bsky.social Adrian Tchaikovsky's Amazon Page Amazon Links for Service ModelAmazon.caAmazon.com About the Book Murderbot meets Redshirts in a delightfully humorous tale of robotic murder from the Hugo-nominated author of Elder Race and The Final Architects Series … Continue reading "Episode 174: Adrian Tchaikovsky – Service Model" Source

    Episode 173: Ann Charles – Time Reaping in Deadwood

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024 39:39


    A chat with USA Today-bestselling author Ann Charles about Time Reaping in Deadwood, the latest installment in her popular humorous mystery/fantasy series. Websiteanncharles.com Facebook@AnnCharlesAuthorPage X@AnnWCharles Instagram@Ann_Charles Pinterest@AnnWCharles Anne Charles's Amazon Page Amazon Links for Time Reaping in DeadwoodAmazon.caAmazon.com About the Book Time is a tricky devil. And so is that blasted imp! Violet Parker needs … Continue reading "Episode 173: Ann Charles – Time Reaping in Deadwood" Source

    Episode 172: Brian Nelson – The Great Unmaking

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2024 41:46


    A chat with critically acclaimed Amazon-bestselling thriller author Brian Nelson about The Great Unmaking, Book 3 in his trilogy, The Course of Empire. Websitebriannelsonbooks.com Facebook@BrianNelsonTheAuthor Brian Nelson's Amazon Page Amazon Links for The Great UnmakingAmazon.caAmazon.com About the Book A propulsive, mind-expanding thriller—and the world-shaking conclusion to the Course of Empire trilogy—about bold scientific dreams turning … Continue reading "Episode 172: Brian Nelson – The Great Unmaking" Source

    Episode 171: Samantha Mills – The Wings Upon Her Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2024 41:27


    A chat with Locus, Sturgeon, and Nebula Award-winning author Samantha Mills about her debut novel, The Wings Upon Her Back. Websitesamtasticbooks.com Instagram@samtasticbooks Bluesky@samtasticbooks Goodreads Amazon Links for The Wings Upon Her BackAmazon.caAmazon.com About the Book In this gripping debut novel from acclaimed Nebula, Sturgeon, and Locus Award-winning author Samantha Mills, a disgraced soldier fights to … Continue reading "Episode 171: Samantha Mills – The Wings Upon Her Back" Source

    Episode 170: Thomas R. Weaver – Artificial Wisdom

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2024 43:05


    A chat with successful startup and tech entrepreneur Thomas R. Weaver about his award-winning debut techno-thrillerl, Artificial Wisdom. Websitethomasrweaver.com X@tom_weaver Facebook@thomasrweaver.fiction Instagram@tom_weaver Threads@tom_weaver TikTok@thomasr.weaver Amazon Links for Artificial WisdomAmazon.caAmazon.com About the Book In 2050, the earth's climate is out of control. A heatwave has killed millions across the Persian Gulf, including the wife of journalist … Continue reading "Episode 170: Thomas R. Weaver – Artificial Wisdom" Source

    Episode 169: Sara Wolf – Heavenbreaker

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2024 40:42


    A chat with New York Times-bestselling author Sara Wolf (the Lovely Vicious and Bring Me Their Hearts series) about Heavenbreaker, her new science fiction novel. Websiteauthorsarawolf.com Substackswolf.substack.com X@Sara_Wolf Instagram@authorsarawolf Sara Wolf's Amazon Page Amazon Links for HeavenbreakerAmazon.caAmazon.com About the Book Bravery isn't what you do. It's what you endure. The duke of the powerful House … Continue reading "Episode 169: Sara Wolf – Heavenbreaker" Source

    Episode 168: Dan Flanigan – An American Tragedy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2024 39:37


    A chat with novelist, playwright, poet (and practicing lawyer) Dan Flanigan about An American Tragedy, third book in his Peter O'Keefe crime-fiction series. Websitedanflaniganbooks.com Facebook@eAuthorDanFlanigan X@_DanFlanigan Dan Flanigan's Amazon Page Amazon Links for An American TragedyAmazon.comAmazon.ca About the Book No good deed goes unpublished In the scorching summer of 1988, amidst the frenzy of the … Continue reading "Episode 168: Dan Flanigan – An American Tragedy" Source

    Episode 167: E.C. Hibbs – The Shade Between Shadows

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2024 44:59


    A chat with author, artist, and storyteller E.C. Hibbs about the first book in her new Nightland Quartet, The Shade Between Shadows. Websiteechibbs.weebly.com Facebook@echibbs Instagram@e_c_hibbs TikTok@e_c_hibbs YouTube@echibbs E.C. Hibbs's Amazon Page Amazon Links for The Shade Between ShadowsAmazon.comAmazon.ca About the Book I didn't think myself truly silent. I possessed a voice, as sure as any … Continue reading "Episode 167: E.C. Hibbs – The Shade Between Shadows" Source

    Episode 166: Jennifer Anne Gordon – The Japanese Box and Other Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2024 40:52


    A chat with award-winning horror author Jennifer Anne Gordon about her new short story collection, The Japanese Box and Other Stories. Websitejenniferannegordon.com Facebook@JenniferAnneGordonAuthor Instagram@jennifergenevievegordon X@JenniferAnneGo5 Jennifer Anne Gordon's Amazon Page Amazon Links for The Japanese Box and Other StoriesAmazon.comAmazon.ca About the Book A collection of short stories contemplating horror, grief, and trauma. ​Simulacrum: A dark comedic … Continue reading "Episode 166: Jennifer Anne Gordon – The Japanese Box and Other Stories" Source

    Episode 165: Dr. Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes – A Fifth of the Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2024 43:28


    A chat with author, podcaster, and blogger Dr. Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes about her new spy thriller, A Fifth of the Story Websitedrkatherinehayes.com Facebook@authordrkatherinehayes Instagram@authordrkatherine X@khutch0767 Dr. Katherine Huthcinson-Hayes's Amazon Page Amazon Links for A Fifth of the StoryAmazon.comAmazon.ca About the Book A fascinating thriller of espionage that takes you into the secretive world of the CIA … Continue reading "Episode 165: Dr. Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes – A Fifth of the Story" Source

    Episode 164: Kristen Ciccarelli – Heartless Hunter

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2024 38:18


    A chat with New York Times bestselling YA author Kristen Cicarelli about Heartless Hunter, The Crimson Moth Book 1, a “dangerously romantic Scarlet Pimpernel-inspired fantasy.” Websitekristenciccarelli.com Facebook@AuthorKristenCiccarelli Instagram@kristenciccarelli Pinterest@kciccarelli Kristen Ciccarelli's Amazon Page Amazon Links for Heartless HunterAmazon.comAmazon.ca About the Book Enemies-to-lovers doesn't get more high stakes than a witch and a witch hunter falling … Continue reading "Episode 164: Kristen Ciccarelli – Heartless Hunter" Source

    Episode 163: Sebastien de Castell – Play of Shadows

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2024 58:59


    A chat with award-winning fantasy author Sebastien de Castell about Play of Shadows, Book 1 of Court of Shadows, set in the world of his popular Greatcoats series. Websitedecastell.com X@decastell Facebook@decastell Sebastien de Castell's Amazon Page Amazon Links for Play of ShadowsAmazon.comAmazon.ca About the Book Swordplay, magic, intrigue and friendships stronger than iron: the first … Continue reading "Episode 163: Sebastien de Castell – Play of Shadows" Source

    Episode 162: Lyn McGinnis – Amarel Mountain

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2024 52:40


    A chat with author Lyn McGinnis about Anu Awakes, an epic fantasy series, and the most recent release in that series, Book 2, Amarel Mountain. Websiteanuawakesseries.com Bluesky@anuawakes Goodreads Instagram@anuawakes Lyn McGinnis's Amazon Page Amazon Links for Amarel MountainAmazon.comAmazon.ca About the Book Descendants of the Tolku of the Primary Epoch, the Koru, Yakku and Yelda, now … Continue reading "Episode 162: Lyn McGinnis – Amarel Mountain" Source

    Episode 161: Jared N. Michaud – Brightstar

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2024 38:36


    A chat with new author Jared N. Michaud about his upcoming YA science fiction novel Brightstar, first book in the Energematric6 space adventure series. Websiteenergematrice6.com Facebook@Energematrice6 X@Energematrice6 Instagram@jarednmichaud Jared N. Michaud's Amazon Page Amazon Links for BrightstarAmazon.comAmazon.ca About the Book Brightstar is the beginning of an epic space-adventure series that introduces readers to Nate, a … Continue reading "Episode 161: Jared N. Michaud – Brightstar" Source

    Episode 160: Breakfield & Burkey – Enigma Tracer

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2024 39:18


    A chat with the writing team of Charles Breakfield and Rox Burkey about their long-running techno-thriller series, Enigma, and Enigma Tracer, first book in their new Enigma Heirs trilogy. Websiteenigmabookseries.com Facebook@TheEnigmaSeries X@EnigmaSeries@1rburkey Instagram@enigmabookseries YouTube Amazon Links for Engima TracerAmazon.comAmazon.ca About the Book The clock is ticking … can Gracie uncover the truth? Phillip Pliant is … Continue reading "Episode 160: Breakfield & Burkey – Enigma Tracer" Source

    Episode 159: Steve Truitt – The Mindset Chronicles

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2024 45:06


    A chat with author and former television host Steve Truitt about his new science fiction novel series, The Mindset Chronicles. Websitestevetruitt.com Facebook@AuthorSteveTruitt Amazon Links for The DeletionAmazon.comAmazon.ca Steve Truitt's Amazon Page About the Book In a world where artificial intelligence has become an integral part of daily life, the sudden death of all AI sends … Continue reading "Episode 159: Steve Truitt – The Mindset Chronicles" Source

    Episode 158: Danièle Cybulskie – Chivalry and Courtesy: Medieval Manners for a Modern World

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2024 42:31


    A chat with noted medievalist Danièle Cybulskie about her new book, Chivalry and Courtesy: Medieval Manners for a Modern World. Websitedanielecybulskie.com X/Twitter@5minmedievalist Facebook@5MinMedievalist Instagram@5minmedievalist YouTube@5MinMedievalist Amazon Links for Chivalry and CourtesyAmazon.cahttps://www.amazon.ca/Chivalry-Courtesy-Medieval-Manners-Modern/dp/0789214695/Amazon.com Marie Brennan's Amazon Page About the Book Medieval people are often portrayed as having poor hygiene and table manners—licking their knives or throwing chicken … Continue reading "Episode 158: Danièle Cybulskie – Chivalry and Courtesy: Medieval Manners for a Modern World" Source

    Episode 157: Marie Brennan – The Market of 100 Fortunes (Legend of the Five Rings Book 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2024 34:14


    A chat with Hugo-nominated author Marie Brennan about her Legend of the Five Rings trilogy, which just wrapped up with The Market of 100 Fortunes. Websiteswantower.com Bluesky Patreon Amazon Links for The Market of 100 FortunesAmazon.caAmazon.com Marie Brennan's Amazon Page About the Book Enthralling fantasy mystery from the world of Legend of the Five Rings as two … Continue reading "Episode 157: Marie Brennan – The Market of 100 Fortunes (Legend of the Five Rings Book 3)" Source

    Episode 156: Douglas Smith – The Lost Expedition (The Dream Rider Saga, Book 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2024 38:19


    A chat with Canadian author Douglas Smith about his young adult fantasy trilogy The Dream Rider Saga, which has just culminated in Book 3, The Lost Expedition. Websitesmithwriter.com Facebook@WritingtheFantastic X/Twitter@smithwritr Instagram@douglassmithwriter Amazon Links for The Lost ExpeditionAmazon.caAmazon.com Douglas Smith's Amazon Page About the Book The Thrilling Conclusion to the Multi-Award-Winning Trilogy Will is the Dream … Continue reading "Episode 156: Douglas Smith – The Lost Expedition (The Dream Rider Saga, Book 3)" Source

    Episode 155: Matthew Hughes – A God in Hiding & The Emir’s Falcon

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2024 39:08


    A chat with award-winning author Matthew Hughes about his newest fantasy novel, A God in Hiding, and his recent young adult outdoor adventure tale, The Emir's Falcon (Shadowpaw Press). Websitearchonate.com Facebook@hapthorn Amazon Links A God in HidingAmazon.caAmazon.com The Emir's FalconAmazon.caAmazon.com Publisher's Book Page for The Emir's Falcon About the Books A God in Hiding In … Continue reading "Episode 155: Matthew Hughes – A God in Hiding & The Emir's Falcon" Source

    Episode 154: David Nabhan – Thinwalker

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 37:03


    A chat with David Nabhan, author of the new far-future nanotechnological science fiction thriller Thinwalker from Stairway Press. Websiteearthquakepredictors.com X/Twitter@DaveNabhan Facebook@David.Nabhan Amazon LinksAmazon.caAmazon.com Publisher's Book Page About the Book Eight hundred years from now and a hundred light years from Earth, at the periphery of a vast interstellar civilization, humanity itself is changing—each individual injected … Continue reading "Episode 154: David Nabhan – Thinwalker" Source

    Episode 153: Mark Morton – The Headmasters

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2024 45:46


    A chat with author Mark Morton about his new young adult dystopian science fiction novel, The Headmasters, published by Shadowpaw Press. Websitemarkmorton.ca X/Twitter@NotromKram Facebook@Mark.Morton.Author Amazon LinksAmazon.caAmazon.com Publisher's Book Page About the Book How do you learn from the past if there isn't one?  Sixty years ago, something awful happened. Something that killed everyone except the … Continue reading "Episode 153: Mark Morton – The Headmasters" Source

    Episode 152: Nir Yaniv – The Good Soldier

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2024 47:30


    A long chat with author Nir Yaniv about his new humorous, satirical military science fiction novel, The Good Soldier: “M*A*S*H meets Starship Troopers in outer space,” published by Shadowpaw Press. Websiteniryaniv.com X/Twitter@TheNirYaniv Instagram@nyfiction Amazon linksAmazon.comAmazon.ca Publisher's Book Page Nir Yaniv's Amazon Page About the Book The Imperial Navy has long been at war. It is … Continue reading "Episode 152: Nir Yaniv – The Good Soldier" Source

    Episode 151: Robert J. Sawyer – The Downloaded

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2024 40:41


    A chat with Hugo and Nebula Award-winning author Robert J. Sawyer about his latest novel, The Downloaded, now available as an Audible original audiobook and coming in print from Shadowpaw Press on May 7, 2024. Websitesfwriter.com Amazon linksAmazon.comAmazon.cahttps://youtu.be/H5pURHwuGg0 Publisher's book page Robert J. Sawyer's Amazon Page About the Book The new novel by Canada's top … Continue reading "Episode 151: Robert J. Sawyer – The Downloaded" Source

    Episode 150: Richard Sparks

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2023 64:33


    An hour-long chat with Richard Sparks, English-born comedy writer, lyricist, librettist, author and director, author of the new gaming-meets-epic fantasy novel New Rock, New Role. Websiterichardsparks.com Richard Sparks's Amazon Page The Introduction Richard Sparks is an English-born comedy writer, lyricist, librettist, author and director now living in Los Angeles. His writing credentials span the gamut … Continue reading "Episode 150: Richard Sparks" Source

    Episode 149: Aurora Ascher

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2023 64:10


    An hour-long chat with paranormal and fantasy romance writer Aurora Ascher, author of the new novel Sanctuary of the Shadow, Book 1 of the Elemental Races series. Websiteauroraascher.com Facebook@aurora.ascher.author Instagram@aurora.ascher.author/ TikTok@aurora.ascher.author Aurora Ascher's Amazon Page The Introduction Paranormal and fantasy romance author Aurora Ascher loves misunderstood mythical monsters, redeemable anti-heroes, and epic happily-ever-afters. A woman … Continue reading "Episode 149: Aurora Ascher" Source

    Episode 148: Christopher Rowe

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2023 59:09


    An hour-long chat with Christopher Rowe, Hugo, Nebula, World Fantasy (and others) shortlisted author of the critically acclaimed novellas The Navigating Fox and These Prisoning Hills, as well as the story collection Telling the Map. Websitechristopherrowe.net Facebook Instagram@cvrowe1234 Twitter/X@ChristopherRowe Bluesky@christopherrowe Christopher Rowe's Amazon Page The Introduction Christopher Rowe is the author of the critically acclaimed … Continue reading "Episode 148: Christopher Rowe" Source

    Episode 147: Kerstin Stanford

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2023 54:34


    An hour-long chat with Kerstin Stanford, author of the middle-grade fantasy novel Escape from Portaliege: A Sam Harte Adventure. Websitekerstinstanford.com Facebook@kerstin.stanforddorren Twitter/X@StanfordDorren Instagram@stanforddorren TikTok@kerstinstanford Kerstin Stanford's Amazon page The Introduction Kerstin Stanford is a California-based author, marketing professional, and event construction enthusiast. Her debut novel, Escape From Portaliege: A Sam Harte Adventure, follows 12-year-old Sam … Continue reading "Episode 147: Kerstin Stanford" Source

    Episode 146: L. Jagi Lamplighter

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2023 68:27


    An hour-long chat with L. Jagi Lamplighter, author of the YA fantasy series The Books of Unexpected Enlightenment and the Prospero's Children series. Websiteljagilamplighter.com SuperversiveSF Blog Fantastic Schools and Where to Find Them X/Twitter@lampwright4 L. Jagi Lamplighter's Amazon Page The Introduction L. Jagi Lamplighter is the author of the young-adult fantasy series The Books of Unexpected … Continue reading "Episode 146: L. Jagi Lamplighter" Source

    Episode 145: Omari Richards

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2023 64:21


    An hour-long chat with Omari Richards, “lifetime blerd” and author of the new The Kimoni Legacy fantasy series, as well as the Tales of Nahawalla short stories. Websiteomari-richards.com Facebook Instagram@omari_a_richards Omari Richards's Amazon Page Omari Richards was born to Dominican immigrants in America and grew up in a household filled with laughter, music, fellowship, and … Continue reading "Episode 145: Omari Richards" Source

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