Podcast appearances and mentions of alexander macris

It's 2025, and authors are at war over AI. Some are embracing it, others are retreating to bunkers, and a few think it's just another passing fad. But amid all the controversy, most authors are missing out on the AI advantage that everyone can agree on: AI can help you market your books, which gives you more time to write.   Most of us became authors because we love writing, not because we love marketing. But what if AI could handle some of the heavy lifting for you? What if you could spend less time on book promotion and more time crafting stories?   In this week's episode, I sit down with Alexander Macris, an author, game creator, and expert in AI-powered marketing. We discuss:    The AI tools that help authors sell more books (without replacing their creativity)  How to use AI to improve book descriptions, pitches, and cover designs  The surprising way AI can analyze your data to help you serve your readers Listen in or read the blog version to learn how you can use AI to reclaim your writing time! I'd love to hear your thoughts! Have you used AI in your marketing? Join the conversation in AuthorMedia.Social, a no-drama space where authors share their AI experiences with civility and curiosity.Support the show

The Arbiter of Worlds YouTube Channel had me on yesterday to talk about marketing for their new podcast ACKS to Grind. The host, Alexander Macris and I talk for over […]

As Yoda says, “Difficult to see the future is.” But difficult is not impossible. Causes have effects, and the more you have a sense of the rhythms of the past, the better you can sense the future.If it takes you two years to write a book, you owe it to yourself to ask, “What kinds of books will be popular in two years?” Reader preferences change over time, but sometimes they change rapidly. If you don't keep up, you may get stuck writing a book people no longer want to read.So, how can you determine what will be popular in a few years?In this week's episode, I speak with Alexander Macris about how history's cyclical patterns can give us clues about what types of literature will resonate in the future. You'll learnWhy certain themes and plots are failing miserably in our current momentWhere to find past ideas that are likely to resonate in the futureWhy certain themes resonate at different times in historyListen in or read the blog version of this episode to get a head start on writing a book with themes that will resonate with readers in the future. Support the show

A few weeks ago, Dazed Digital published an article asking why men no longer read novels. The article itself had no satisfying answers, but the question triggered a big discussion online, particularly on X, where everyone had a hot take.But men are buying and reading books. And authors who write what men want to read are making millions of dollars.In this week's episode, you'll hear from Alexander Macris, who wrote a rebuttal of sorts to the assumption that men don't read novels.In our conversation, you'll learn·      What men are (and are not) reading and why·      How to write for male readers·      Which storylines male and female readers want to read·      How to market books to menListen in or check out the blog version of this episode for some surprising insight into what male readers are (and aren't) looking for in a novel.Support the show

Alexander Macris is back to talk about ACKS II!

Alexander Macris, founder of The Escapist and creator of ACKS and Ascendant, returns to Rollin' Bones to discuss the forthcoming Kickstarter campaign for ACKS II and to discuss domain play as a necessary element of high-level play. Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support

Wizards of the Coast puts another nail in the coffin of physical book availability... or did they?  We talk about the Penguin Random House divorce from WotC and how it will impact the hobby.  The news is eclectic this week, spanning film photography to "slutty 7's."  After the news, designer Alexander Macris stops in to talk about the evolution of a decade-young system, ACKS II and all things Adventurer Conqueror King System, and of course RD asks the BrOSR question: "Do you as a designer worry about the Bros attaching themselves to your property?"  A great show all around! ----more----   ----more---- The News: 35mm Camera Resurrection The Thing Prequel Sequel Scrapped Hope for 5e SparkleTrolls?!? Pet Semetary Redux Poo ----more---- Episode Sponsors and Affiliates: Get Amazing Hobby Apparel: https://www.armorclass10.com Shop Amazon and Support the Show: https://amzn.to/3djotja *We earn a small commission for each purchase at no additional cost to you!

Creator and writer Alexander Macris talks graphic novel Ascendant: Star Spangled Squadron; and Tinker by Wen Spencer, Part 5. View the podcast in video form at https://www.baen.com/podcastfiles/mp3/video-baen-free-radio-hour-Acendant-Star-Spangled-Squadron-Tinker-Part-5.mp4 and the Baen YouTube Channel.

I'm joined again by Alexander Macris, the founder of The Escapist and creator of ACKS and Ascendant, to discuss the ins and outs of simulationism in RPGs. Music by John Page T-Shirts available from Teepublic Join us live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central on YouTube --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support

D&D talk about RPGs as simulations in Alexander Macris' recent article (https://arbiterofworlds.substack.com/p/a-manifesto-in-defense-of-simulationism), introducing Jeffro's latest book (https://pilumpress.com/products/how-to-win-at-d-d), a quick review of Daisy Jones and the Six, as well as whatever else comes up!

Alexander Macris returns to discuss his Kickstarter campaign for By This Axe, an OSR sourcebook focused on dwarves and dwarven societies Intro by John Page --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rollin-bones/support

Special guest Alexander Macris, author and game designer, joins us to talk about Old School RPGs and in particular dwarves! Check out BY THIS AXE: The Cyclopedia of Dwarven Civilization! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/autarch/by-this-axe-the-cyclopedia-of-dwarven-civilization

I sit down with Alexander Macris, the creator of the current best-selling game on Drive-Thru RPG, Ascendant. We also discuss super heroes, philosophy, and the forthcoming graphic novel based on the world of Ascendant. Check out Alex's other offerings: www.autarch.co www.autarchemporium.com Get in on the IndieGoGo campaign for the Ascendant graphic novel: www.indiegogo.com/projects/ascendant-star-spangled-squadron/coming_soon/ Music by John Page --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rollin-bones/support

If anyone knows you, it's your army buddies. In this episode of To the Nations, Wheaton College Graduate School alumnus Alexander Macris reflects on the trials and blessings of his mandatory military service including the one-of-a-kind relationship-building he experienced. You may not go enlist in the military, but there are places where your life intersects and influences others.

Highlights: "The goal of the lawsuit is to get any and all unverified and illegal votes, virtually all of which are going to Biden of course, every one of them of course, thrown out.""We already know now that Donald Trump ended up getting more votes than Barack Obama in 2008… So there’s no question at least it would seem that we’ve won the election in a landslide when it comes to legal verified votes.""The Pennsylvania Supreme Court created a new rule for the time, place and manner of the election in a direct violation of the United States Constitution.”"So as things stand there’s still a petition before the Supreme Court to review the whole situation in Pennsylvania. They simply refuse to do so before the election."Timestamps:    [02:26] Where we are right now in the election and how Trump will win Pennsylvania and the election with legal votes [04:53] Alexander Macris’ argument in his article Why Trump Will Triumph in PA Litigation[07:00] How the Pennsylvania Supreme Court violated the US Constitution[09:43] The New York Times’ fake news regarding the Supreme Court turning down the Republican’s call for review and what really happened [11:45] On the petition to review still open and how three SC justices are ready to overturn the PA ruling[14:08] What will happen if the SC rules that the PA court violated the US Constitution  Resources: Why Trump Will Triumph in PA Litigation by Alexander MacrisDownload your FREE “President Trump and Our Post-Secular Future” Ebook here! (Limited-time offer only)Download your copy of the “Fake News Antidote” Ebook here!Get your copy of the critically-acclaimed “The Return of Christendom: Demography, Politics, and the Coming Christian Majority” here! (50% OFF at limited-time offer only!)Thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode.  If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and/or leave a review.Do you want to be a part of the podcast and be our sponsor? Click here to partner with us and defy liberal culture!If you would like to get lots of articles on conservative trends make sure to LIKE Dr. Steve Turley’s Facebook Page and sign-up for the 'New Conservative Age Rising' Email Alerts. 

In this installment of the Designers & Makers series of fireside chats I sit down with Alex Macris, the main man at Autarch publishing and best known for the Adventurer Conquerer King System (ACKS). We talk awards, projects past and present, old Commodore 64 video games and more :) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/support

We discuss the Joy of Gaming with Alexander Macris, the founder of Autarch, creator of ACKS (Adventurer Conqueror King System), Former CEO of The Escapist, VP of DEFY Media, and much more. #dungeon #acks #kilodungeon #osr #adventure #fantasy #dnd

Game School talks with Alexander Macris and Tavis Allison about their game Adventurer Conqueror King. ACK is a fantasy game that allows you to play in a world reminiscent of writers Howard and Fritz Leiber. Alex and Tavis run Satine and Chad through an encounter against two evil anti-heroes and their men. Will they defeat the evil? You’ll have to listen to find out.

Join us in our first bonus episode as we talk with Alexander Macris, the creator of the Adventurer, Conqueror, King System (ACKS). We get to hear a lot about what ACKS is, why it’s a great system, and why you … Continue reading →

Dusan Writer hosts another summer session Master Class, focused on Immersive Storytelling both online and in games. Guests include Jena Ball, Founding Partner of Startled Cat, a joint venture with Remedy Communications and Alexander Macris, CEO and President of Themis Group, Inc., publisher of The Escapist magazine.Metanomics