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Its a pleasure to welcome author Nicholas Binge to the program. We discuss his new novel Dissolution and so much more. Enjoy!
Long overdue episode but I'm back! I'm please to welcome back fantasy author A.J. Calvin to the program. Here we discuss the entire 4 book Caein legacy series and what more is to come. Enjoy!
It was a pleasure having David on the program to discuss how the epic Fantasy, Sci-Fi, and horror blog FanFiAddict started. We also get into our favorite (and not so favorite) series, authors, and David's goal to be a children's book writter. I hope you all enjoy it! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blaise-ancona/support
I'm pleased to welcome Jodie from Witty and Sarcastic Blog to the program. This is my first time having a prominent blogger on to talk about authors, favorite stories, and Jodie's love for Dragon lance which we will be buddy reading next year. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blaise-ancona/support
Its my please to welcome Epic Fantasy author Brian McClellan to the program. Author of the Powder Mage Trilogy and my first experience reading Flintlock fantasy. Plenty of surprises in store including writing classes with Brandon Sanderson. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blaise-ancona/support
It is my pleasure to welcome fantasy author Josh Walker to the program. His debut novel An Exile of Water & Gold as a sweeping Epic fantasy tale rooted in magic, environmentalism, detective mystery, and so much more. I hope you enjoy the episode! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blaise-ancona/support
It's my pleasure to welcome back fantasy author Janny Wurts to the program discuss her Wars of Light and Shadow Short Stories. We tackle each story, how they connect to the main series, suggested reading order, with plenty of surprises along the way. Maybe even a glimpse into what works are to come. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blaise-ancona/support
I am pleased to welcome back Sci-fi and Fantasy author Karin Lowachee to the program. Here we dive into The Mountain Crown, Book 1 in her new fantasy novella trilogy set to be published October 8th. We talk about world-building, prose, characters, and even the language of the Dragons. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blaise-ancona/support
It was a pleasure to welcome fantasy author Stephen Aryan to the program to discuss his Mongolian inspired novel the Judas Blossom. How much is based on history versus fantasy and how this expansive empire operated, the war machine it created, and what let to its downfall we dive into. Enjoy --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blaise-ancona/support
It was a pleasure to be joined by fantasy author R.R. Virdi. Author of The First Binding and soon to be released Doors of Midnight. We discuss his prose, south Asian inspirations, lore, magic, and so much more for fans of the series to look forward too! Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blaise-ancona/support
Ever want to jump into Warhammer 40K but have no idea where to start? Then this is the episode for you! Andrew and I delve into the Warhammer 40K lore, space marine chapters, the imperium, and the long epic that is The Horus Heresy. Everyone will find a story that works for them. Enjoy!!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blaise-ancona/support
It is my pleasure to welcome fantasy author Sebastien de Castell to the program to discuss his Greatcoat series. Think The Three Musketeers meets Game of Thrones. I read this series a decade ago and it still has stayed with me to this very day. Enjoy!!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blaise-ancona/support
It was a pleasure to welcome fantasy author Joshua Gillingham to the program. We discussed his love for Islandic sagas and Tolkien, is fantasy adventure series, and a special sci-fi podcast project set to release in June 2024. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blaise-ancona/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blaise-ancona/support
It is my pleasure to welcome fantasy author Sarah Balstrup to the podcast to discuss magic and religion in a fantasy world. Religion plays an important role in society today and in a secondary world the possibilities are vast and painful with magic being the icing on the cake. I hope you enjoy the episode! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blaise-ancona/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blaise-ancona/support
Please help me welcome fantasy author Delilah Waan to the program to discuss Prose both from the perspective of an author and a reader. Many examples were discussed along the way and we dive into her debut novel Petition. I hope everyone enjoys the episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blaise-ancona/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blaise-ancona/support
My new subseries the 4 Pillars of Writing begins. Today we are discussing Worldbuilding with Fantasy author Erika McCorkle. I hope you all enjoy the episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blaise-ancona/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blaise-ancona/support
It is my pleasure to welcome Epic Fantasy author Joaquin Baldwin to the program. HIs debut novel Wolf of Withervale is the start of an Epic saga that will sweep you away in a land shrouded in mystery. I hope you enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blaise-ancona/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blaise-ancona/support
It was a pleasure to welcome YA fantasy author Jeanelle Frontin to the program to discuss her award winning series The Yarastar trilogy. The first book being the Unmarked Girl which I devoured in a single day. I think readers of many different genre's will enjoy this series and I hope everyone enjoys the show! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blaise-ancona/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blaise-ancona/support
It was an honor to have Adrian Gibson on my Podcast to discuss his debut novel Mushroom Blues. A fantasy detective noir novel with Mushrooms, murder, pain, and so much more. I hope you all enjoy the episode! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blaise-ancona/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blaise-ancona/support
It is my pleasure to welcome fantasy author Mark Holloway to the program. He is the author of The Aspect Trilogy which is a coming of age story and quickly turns into a dark story of revenge and pain. The twists and turns in this series kept me on the edge of my seat the whole way through and Mark is here to discuss it all. I hope you all enjoy!!! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blaise-ancona/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blaise-ancona/support
It was a pleasure having Abby on the show to discuss her debut novel, the young adult subgenre of fantasy, and so much more. Understanding characters motives and desire to make the world a better place is at the heart of her story so be sure to give it a try! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blaise-ancona/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blaise-ancona/support
It is my pleasure to welcome Epic Fantasy author M.L. Spencer to the program. Dragon Mage was my favorite novel of 2021 and is still to this day one of the best standalone books you can read. A story of love and loss, a boy on the spectrum trying to find his way, and a protector trying to see where he belongs. A page turner keeping me up into the long hours of the morning and we discuss it all. I hope you all enjoy this episode! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blaise-ancona/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blaise-ancona/support
It was a pleasure to have fantasy author AJ Calvin as a guest on my podcast. We discuss her novel Exile, Book 1 in The Caein Legacy, her author completed trilogy titled The Relics of War as so much more. I hope everyone enjoys it! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blaise-ancona/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blaise-ancona/support
A new series for my podcast listeners. It one thing for me to say a book, series, or author are great and you should read them for these reasons. Its another to "show" people and I can do just that by reading from the books themselves. The author and title of the books read will be kept a mystery until after the reading as a blind test. I hop you enjoy this series and please feel free to send my suggestions for the next episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blaise-ancona/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blaise-ancona/support
Glen Cook I consider to be the Grandfather of the modern Grimdark fantasy subgenre. The Black Company is considered a classic and inspired many authors today including Steven Erikson's Malazan series. I hope you all enjoy this overview and pick up the first book someday. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blaise-ancona/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blaise-ancona/support
It is with great pleasure that I welcome fantasy author Daniel T. Jackson to my podcast. Daniel is the author of The Illborn Saga series which will be 4 books long and 2 of those are already published. We discuss the inspiration for Illborn, Daniel's writing process, the characters, and the amazing prologue. I hope you all enjoy this one! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blaise-ancona/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blaise-ancona/support
I am pleased to welcome Fantasy author M.J. Kuhn to the program. She is the author of the Thieves of Thamorr Duology with the final volume Thick as Thieves having just been released. We dive into her heist series, inspirations, an future works in the pipeline. M.J. was a joy to have a conversation with and I hope you all enjoy this one! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blaise-ancona/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blaise-ancona/support
It is my pleasure to welcome Peter A. Flannery to my program. Peter is the author of my favorite Epic Fantasy Standalone novel titles Battle Mage. A story about friendship, fear, progression, war, and of course Dragons. The classical tale we all love put together in one epic story. We also discuss his plans for a prequel and sequel novel to Battle Mage and his other novel called First and Only. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blaise-ancona/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blaise-ancona/support
It is my honor and privilege to welcome Liaden Universe creators Sharon Lee and Steve Miller to my Podcast. A sci-fi world made up of 25 novels and counting. We discuss the inspirations, the characters, writing habits and so much more. I hope you all enjoy the episode! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blaise-ancona/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blaise-ancona/support
It is my great honor to welcome Science Fiction writer Jack Campbell author of The Lost Fleet series to my podcast. Blackjack Geary is one of the few Sci-fi characters that grabbed me and wouldn't let go. We discuss the series, Jack's time in the navy, inspiration for the series and so much more. I hope you all enjoy this episode! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blaise-ancona/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blaise-ancona/support
One of the most underrated Epic fantasy series I have ever read and brought to you on this podcast episode. Starts off in the same vain as A Game of Thrones but quickly becomes its own story. If you read for characters, plot, or prose then this is the series for you. I hope you all enjoy this one! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blaise-ancona/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blaise-ancona/support
It is with great honor and pleasure that I welcome Fantasy Author Andrea Stewart to my podcast. The Drowning Empire Trilogy is in my Top 10 all time favorite series and we discuss it all in this episode. The first half in non-spoiler and the second half we discuss the series in full detail. I hope you all enjoy this episode! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blaise-ancona/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blaise-ancona/support
It is with great pleasure that I welcome James Lloyd Dulin to the program. James is the author of No Heart for A Thief, a SPFBO 9 entry and grimdark fantasy novel about love, pain, war, magic and so much more. I hope that you all enjoy this episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blaise-ancona/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blaise-ancona/support
It is my pleasure to be joined by fantasy author Miles Cameron aka Christian Cameron for a Deep Dive podcast episode of The Traitor Son Cycle. An epic fantasy series that kept surprising me with each book and a reread on my part is in order. Here we discuss the series in a non-spoiler and spoiler sections going over characters, setting of the world, inspiration, and a surprise twist the other makes that will surprise everyone! I hope you all enjoy this episode! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blaise-ancona/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blaise-ancona/support
It is with great pleasure that I welcome author Michael R. Miller to the program. Michael is the author of The Songs of Chaos series which is a perfect blend of Progression and Epic. I devoured the first two books in this series with book three being released in July 2023. Holt and Ash are at the top of my list for human/animal companions in all of fantasy and I'm positive they will be yours as well. I hope everyone enjoys this episode! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blaise-ancona/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blaise-ancona/support
It is my pleasure to welcome Sci-fi & Fantasy author Palmer Pickering to my podcast. Here we discuss the SPFBO competition, her standalone Fantasy novel Heliotrope, her Sci-fi series The Star Children Saga and so much more. I hope you all enjoy this episode! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blaise-ancona/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blaise-ancona/support
It is my pleasure to be joined by Sci-fi and Fantasy artist Don Maitz. His art has adorned the covers of books by Isaac Asimov, Ray Bradbury, C. J. Cherryh, Stephen King, Gene Wolfe, Michael Moorcock, and Raymond E. Feist, among others. We discuss Don's entry into the business, a lecture he gives on actually telling a book by its cover, as well a couple of his most famous covers to date. I hope you enjoy this episode --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blaise-ancona/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blaise-ancona/support
It is my pleasure to be joined once again by the incredible Janny Wurts to discuss her series finale to The Wars of Light and Shadow series. We discuss the 6 years it took to write it, when the final volume will be published, and a special reading from Song of the Mysteries (Warning if you have not read the series up to book 10 and do not wish to be spoiled). I hope you all enjoy this one! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blaise-ancona/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blaise-ancona/support
I am pleased to be joined by Sci-fi and Fantasy author J. Dianne Dotson. Author of the Questrison saga and the newly released collection of Sci-fi, fantasy, and horror short stories in The Shadow Galaxy. We discuss her works, inspirations, where to start if you are looking to jump into Sci-fi novels and horror, and what future works she has in store for us. I hope you enjoy this episode! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blaise-ancona/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blaise-ancona/support
It is my honor and privilege to welcome author Alexandra Almeida to the program. Alexandra is the author of the Spiral World series with the first book Unanimity now available for purchase. We discuss AI, god complexes, humanity giving itself away to the technological realm in more was then one and so much more. The sequel is set to be released in July 2023 and be sure to check out her amazing Spiral Worlds website. https://www.spiral-worlds.com/. Cheers! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blaise-ancona/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blaise-ancona/support
I am pleased to be joined on this episode by fantasy author J.G. Gardner. A microbiologist by day and fantasy author by night we dive into his debut novel The Path of Regret which will be available May 2nd, 2023. Here is the authors website for your viewing pleasure: https://www.jgardnerauthor.com/ A debut novel I very much look forward to reading soon and after listening to this episode, you will want to as well. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blaise-ancona/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blaise-ancona/support
Honored to be joined on my podcast by Sci-fi fantasy author Sarena Straus. Author of Reinception; a dystopian Sci-fi novel dealing with the unintended consequences of mind and habit altering technology on society. Sarena is also a lawyer by practice which had a big influence on the writing and construction of this novel. I hope you all enjoy it! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blaise-ancona/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blaise-ancona/support
It is with great pleasure that I get to share with everyone the history of Athera and can serve as an introduction to The Wars of Light and Shadow series by Janny Wurts. This has been a labor of love for me as Janny and I spent many hours discussing the history of this world and how to apply in for the listening audience. If you are a fan of Janny Wurst, this episode is for you. If you heard of Janny's series and you are curious then this is for you. The main series will not be spoiled in this episode but some world building aspects and history of the world which would be seen in the main series overtime are talked about so fair warning if you wish to turn away. I hope you all enjoy it! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blaise-ancona/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blaise-ancona/support
Please to be joined by fantasy author Kian Ardalan. Here we discuss Kian's grimdark epic Eleventh Cycle and how this massive project became a reality. We also discuss his writing style and go off on a tangent with discussing Mark Lawrence. I hope you enjoy this episode! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blaise-ancona/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blaise-ancona/support
I am please to be joined by Sci-fi/fantasy author Ken Scholes as we do a deep dive into his 5 book series The Psalms of Isaak. Described as a biblical epic in a destructive land filled with magical objects, cults, robots, and a secret past for all to discover. The first half of the episode is non-spoliers and around the half way point we do get into the spoiler discusions with clear warnings for listerns. A series that will capture your imagination and mystery for what is to come. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blaise-ancona/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blaise-ancona/support
I'm posting the audio version of the livestream episode I did with P.L. Stuart. For those interested in seeing the cover for Lord & King please see the below link: https://undertheradarsffbooks.com/2023/01/24/lord-and-king-the-drowned-kingdom-3-by-p-l-stuart/ Cheers! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blaise-ancona/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blaise-ancona/support
I'm please to be joined bt Fantasy and Sci-fi author Adrian Tchaikovsky to discuss his debut epic fantasy series Shadows of the Apt. This series has forever been a favorite of mine and we do a full dive into the world, characters, plot, and then some. There is a non-spoiler section to start and then switches to spoiler talk at the 38:30 minute mark so please beware. One of the best fantasy series on the market today and it is still not very well know to readers. I plan to change that!!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blaise-ancona/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blaise-ancona/support
I'm pleased to welcome sci-fi and fantasy author Karin Lowachee to my podcast. Published in 2002, Warchild dives into the tragety and hardships of piracy, abduction, and abuse from the childs perspective. A series ahead of its time and one any diehard sci-fi reader will enjoy. All Karin's influences and themes we will discuss and disect in this podcast episode is not to be missed. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blaise-ancona/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blaise-ancona/support
I am pleased to be joined by epic fantasy author Brian Staveley on my podcast. I have been a long time fan of his work for almost a decade! We go into a deep dive of his work, chracters vs plot being the most important element in a novel, and so much more. I hope you all enjoy this one as it was a pleasure to have Brian on with me. Cheers! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blaise-ancona/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blaise-ancona/support
I am please to be joined by Grimdark fantasy author Christopher Brenning. We discuss his debut novel, inspirations, and future plans for the series. We even get into a long discussion on A Game of Thrones. Fantastic series and I had a blast with Christopher. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blaise-ancona/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blaise-ancona/support
I am pleased to be joined by epic fantasy author Mark Timmony on my podcast. Mark is the author of The Blood of The Spear and newly published novella Starbinder. We discuss Wheel of Time, Dragonlance, and Wars of Light and Shadow as influences for Mark's work. Plus what to expect when diving into this series. Cheers! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blaise-ancona/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blaise-ancona/support
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