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In this week's episode, I take a look back at the challenges of finishing my STEALTH & SPELLS ONLINE LitRPG trilogy. This coupon code will get you 50% off the audiobooks in the Malison series (as excellently narrated by Brad Wills) at my Payhip store: MALISONSUMMER50 The coupon code is valid through August 18, 2025. So if you need a new audiobook this summer, we've got you covered! TRANSCRIPT 00:00:00 Introduction and Writing Updates Hello, everyone. Welcome to Episode 262 of The Pulp Writer Show. My name is Jonathan Moeller. Today is August 1, 2025, and today we are looking at how I finished my LitRPG trilogy at long last. Before we get into that, we will have Coupon of the Week, a progress update on my current writing and audiobook projects, and Question of the Week. First up is Coupon of the Week. This coupon code will get you 50% off the audiobooks in the Malison series (as excellently narrated by Brad Wills) at my Payhip store: MALISONSUMMER50. And as always, we will include the coupon code and the link to my Payhip store in the show notes. And this coupon code is valid through August 18th, 2025. So if you need a new audiobook this summer, we have got you covered. Now let's take a look at where I'm at with my current writing projects. As I mentioned in previous episodes, Stealth and Spells Online: Final Quest, the final book in the Stealth and Spells Online trilogy, is finished. You can get that at Amazon and Kindle Unlimited. It is doing slightly better than the previous two in the trilogy, which makes it the bestselling book in the trilogy so far. So thank you all for that. My next main project is Ghost in the Siege, which will be the sixth and final book in the Ghost Armor series. I am 53,000 words into that as of this recording, which puts me about halfway through, give or take. I'm also 6,000 words into Blade of Flames, which will be the first book in my new epic fantasy series that I will begin once Ghost in the Siege is out. In audiobook news, Shield of Power--recording for it is underway. That will be excellently narrated by Brad Wills and hopefully that will be out in probably towards the end of September sometime, if all goes well. 00:01:49 Question of the Week Now let's move on to Question of the Week, which is designed to inspire enjoyable discussions of interesting topics. This week's question: what is your favorite book you've read in 2025 so far? No wrong answers, obviously. The inspiration for this question was that June 30th was the halfway point of the year, which naturally inspires both reflection and some mandatory bookkeeping. Mary says: Witch Hat Atelier Volume 13 by Kamome Shirahama (which I probably mispronounced). After having read the rest of the series, of course. Juana says: Hidden Nature by Nora Roberts. Jonathan T. says: The Genesis Enigma: Why the Bible is Scientifically Accurate. This book is like my favorite nonfiction book so far of the year, while my favorite in the fiction category is likely Hardy Boys Casefiles: Dead On Target. Roger says: Just finished the latest in the Magelands Series, The Lost Ascendant. Really good, but a long series-even longer than yours, Jonathan. Gary says: It wasn't published in 2025 (I'm tragically behind the times) but Murtaugh by Christopher Paolini. Lynda says: Sunset by Sharon Sala. Denny says: Not sure if Brandon Sanderson's Stormlight Archives: Wind and Truth counts. It was released in December of 2024, but it's the newest book I've read. John K. says: My favorite book so far is by new indie author, J.L. Odom, By Blood By Salt. It's in line with apparently my favorite genre of MC called (I can't tell if this is disparaging or not) “competency porn” where the main character is well, uber competent. For myself, I think my favorite book of the year so far for 2025 would be The Icarus Coda by Timothy Zahn, which wraps up his excellent Icarus sci-fi mystery series after 25 years. So I definitely recommend you check out the Icarus series if you get a chance and if you're looking for other interesting things to read, apparently we have a few recommendations for you as well. 00:03:29 Main Topic: How I Finally Finished the Stealth and Spells Online Trilogy Now let's move on to our main topic this week. How I finally finished the Stealth and Spells Online trilogy with the last book, Stealth and Spells Online: Final Quest. I'm very grateful to everyone who read the trilogy and enjoyed it. All told, it took about 10 months to write Stealth and Spells Online: Final Quest, from September of 2024 to July 2025, when I finally published it. So that's a lot longer than it takes for me to usually write a book. So what took so long? Well, a lot of things went wrong. Let's look back. Towards the end of 2022, I decided I wanted to try something a little different, so I settled on LitRPG, which seemed promising because it's pretty popular. For the story, I had an idea of a software developer who was fired from a virtual reality MMORPG once he realized it was dangerous and how he starts playing the game to uncover the proof he needs of the corporation's evil plans. I also had why I thought would be a clever idea. The game would be based on my Frostborn books. Like, it's set 700 years in the future and some interstellar scout discovered the Frostborn books on a wrecked colony ship, and then the evil corporation built the game around them. I decided the game would be called Sevenfold Sword Online, which meant it was the logical name for the series. So I wrote Sevenfold Sword Online: Creation and published it in February of 2023. And alas, it didn't do particularly well. A couple of problems became immediately apparent. First, and perhaps foremost, the title was causing confusion. People assumed it was connected to my Sevenfold Sword series and was in some way a sequel to that series, which it wasn't. Second, people were confused and wondered if the Ridmark Arban and Calliande Arban NPCs in the game were the actual characters from the Frostborn, Sevenfold Sword, and Dragontiarna books. They weren't. But in comedy, there's a saying that if you have to explain the joke you've already lost. I suppose a parallel conclusion would be that if you have to explain the characters are NPCs in the game world based on your books 700 years in the future, then the concept of the book is probably a bit too abstract. Second, the book didn't really appeal to a majority of my regular readers who prefer epic fantasy from me. Case in point- when I published Half-Elven Thief in December 2023, in its first month it did 66% of what Stealth and Spells Online: Creation has done in the entire three and a half years it has been available, and I'm recording this on August 1st, 2025. So in its first month, Half-Elven Thief did two thirds of what Creation did the entire three and a half years it's been published. In its lifetime, Half-Elven Thief has sold 250% more than Stealth and Spells Online: Creation, and it's been out for ten and a half fewer months than Creation. Clearly, the majority of my regular readers prefer epic fantasy over LitRPG. Despite these setbacks, I continued onward and published Sevenfold Sword Online: Leveling in February of 2024. It did slightly worse than Creation. So for the rest of 2024, I on and off tried a bunch of things to improve how the series fared. To avoid confusion, I changed the title from Sevenfold Sword Online to Stealth and Spells Online, which it currently is. I redid the cover art, I changed the description, all the usual things for improving a series, and none of it ever really worked. I could never quite turn a profit when advertising the book. During these experiments, I realized I had fundamentally misread the LitRPG market because the three most popular kinds of LitRPG are: 1. Portal fantasy, when the protagonist falls through a portal and ends up in another world that runs on MMORPG style rules for whatever reason. 2. Isekai. The character dies and is reborn in a world that runs on MMORPG style rules. You'll see this in books with titles like I Died and was Reborn as a Level One Healer, something like that. 3. System Apocalypse. The world ends and is recreated as a living MMORPG, usually overseen by an all powerful “game system” (hence the name). The system can be created by gods or incomprehensibly powerful space aliens and is often malevolent. Dungeon Crawler Carl, where Earth is destroyed and remade into an MMORPG system as part of a sadistic alien game show is probably the most well-known example of this particular subgenre. The problem is that Stealth and Spells Online fits into none of these popular subgenres. I joke that I tried to write a LitRPG, but it ended up as a sci-fi thriller. I mean “software developer fighting sinister corporation's evil plans” is a sci-fi cyberpunk story, not a LitRPG. So I was trying to tell a story ill-suited for that particular genre, like attempting to write a cozy contemporary mystery in the format of an epic Arthurian fantasy quest. Like that idea could potentially work, but it probably wouldn't. With that realization, I had three choices about how to proceed. 1. Leave Stealth and Spells Online unfinished and never speak of it again. 2. Unpublish Stealth and Spells Online and never speak of it again. 3. Find a way to finish Stealth and Spells Online in a satisfactory fashion with a single book because I didn't want to write a long series that sold poorly. I disliked Options One and Two, partly for reasons of professional pride and partly because it's bad to get a reputation in the fantasy genre for leaving series unfinished. You don't want to leave readers hanging longer than is necessary. The tricky part for Option Three was I had originally planned Stealth and Spells Online to be like seven or eight books, and I was only two books into what I had outlined for the story. An additional, potentially major real life problem was that the Stealth and Spells Online books sold badly enough to seriously tank book sales in the month they were released. Like both February 2023 and February 2024 were some of my weakest sales months in the past decade. So that meant I needed an outline for the final book that would discard all the planned subplots and focus entirely on the main plot. I also needed to write the book as a side project and not a main project because I knew it probably would not sell well. Ideally, it would come out in the same month as a much stronger seller like one of the Shield War books. So in October of 2024, I started chipping away at what would become Stealth and Spells Online: Final Quest at 500 words a day. I would write 250 words before going to the gym in the morning and then 250 more words after dinner. During the normal workday, my main focus was on whatever book in the Shield War, Ghost Armor, Cloak Mage, and Half-Elven Thief series I was writing at the time. (As I've said before, having five unfinished series at the time is way too many, which is why I spent summer 2025 trying to get that number down.) But I did my 250 words in the morning and my 250 words after dinner almost every day. I just kept chipping away at it. Finally, in July of 2025, I was very nearly to the end of the book. After I published Shield of Power, I decided I was far enough along to make Final Quest my main project. Turns out I actually was pretty far along, since I only needed to write 3,000 more words to finish the book. Two rounds of editing and some new scenes later (I added a bunch of stuff since I thought the original ending was incomplete) and I published the book in July of 2025. It turned out reasonably well. People seemed to like the ending and find it satisfactory (at least those who read it). Final Quest sold slightly better than its predecessors. But to be honest, Shield of Power has generated sales in its first three days equal to what Final Quest did in its first two weeks. So I'm grateful for everyone who read the trilogy or listened to the two audiobooks. I'm really grateful that you read it or listened to it and enjoyed it. But in all honesty, I'm glad to be done with the trilogy. I've always been kind of sad when I finished my other series, especially the big ones, but with Stealth and Spells Online, I'm just relieved to be done and that I don't have to think about it very much anymore. It's easier to promote a finished trilogy than an unfinished series. Probably I'm going to make the first book free every three months, run some ads to it while it's free, and that will be that. I just signed up with C.J. McAllister a few days ago to do the audiobook version of Final Quest (and he did a very good job on the first two books in the trilogy), so eventually we'll probably have a Stealth and Spells Online: The Complete Trilogy audiobook, since audiobook bundles always do well and I expect a complete trilogy audiobook bundle would likewise do well. Amusingly, I realized that to finish this book, I essentially followed my own advice that I've been giving for years. I always say on this podcast and my blog that you can finish a novel if you just keep chipping away at it and small efforts add up over time. Final Quest turned out to be about 117,000 words, and I mostly got there 500 words at a time. Do I regret writing Stealth and Spells Online? No. But obviously if I had to do it all over again, I would definitely do some things differently. Will I ever return to writing in the LitRPG genre? Probably not. I listed all the popular subgenres of LitRPG earlier, and while I don't have anything against any of those subgenres, I just don't have any particular interest in writing a story that revolves around those tropes. For all that my books tend to be escapist, I always need to have at least a touchstone of reality in them so they make sense to me. Characters like Wire, Admiral Winterholt, and Alexander Maskell could definitely have their real-life (even contemporary) equivalents. LitRPG story tropes in general seem to be about a flight from reality. There's nothing wrong with that, of course, but it's not something I'm really interested in writing. I mean, I designed the Andomhaim setting in Frostborn around people who traveled from Sub-Roman Britain in the 500s A.D. to a world where magic is real, so that way I could make real-world historical references. I think if pressed, I could write a pretty good novel in the genres of epic fantasy, science fiction, mystery, thriller, and romance. But I'm not at all sure I could write a good book in the LitRPG subgenres I listed. Honestly, maybe I'm just too old for it. I don't think I encountered an MMORPG for the first time until I was, I think 24 or 25 years old, and I've never actually seriously played one, so it definitely wasn't a formative experience for me the way it was for many LitRPG authors. In fact, if I'm remembering it right, my first serious encounter with an MMORPG was in fact at work when I got an IT support ticket about network throttling, complaining about how long a World of Warcraft update was taking to download. So that is how I finally finished the Stealth and Spells Online trilogy. And once again, thank you to everyone who read and listened to these Stealth and Spells Online trilogy. I hope you found it enjoyable. So that is it for this week. Thank you for listening to The Pulp Writer Show. I hope you found the show useful. A reminder that you can listen to all the back episodes at https://thepulpwritershow.com. If you enjoyed the podcast, please leave your review on your podcasting platform of choice. Stay safe and stay healthy and see you all next week.

Nel secondo episodio di A(Maze)ing Fantasy, Alessio ci guida alla scoperta di una saga forse poco conosciuta dal grande pubblico, ma che ha saputo custodire e rinnovare l'anima della letteratura fantasy epica: Il Ciclo dell'Eredità di Christopher Paolini.Partendo dalle radici culturali e geografiche dell'autore — cresciuto tra leggende, racconti fantastici e i paesaggi mozzafiato del Montana — Alessio ci racconta come questa serie sia riuscita a rendere omaggio ai grandi maestri del fantasy, pur distinguendosi per un sistema magico originale, solido e ben congegnato.Un episodio dedicato a chi ama il worldbuilding curato, le avventure che profumano di classico e la passione sincera per i draghi, gli elfi e i destini scritti nelle stelle.

Learn about a new fantasy book club and dive headfirst into worlds of magic. Check out what we talked about: "One Dark Window" by Rachel Gillig with readalike "The Serpent and the Wings of Night" by Carissa Broadbent. "Return of the Thief" by Megan Whalen-Turner with readalike series "The Song of the Lioness" by Tamora Pierce. "Powerless" by Lauren Roberts with readalike "Lightlark" by Alex Aster. "The Inheritance Cycle" by Christopher Paolini. "When the Moon Hatched" by Sarah A. Parker with readalike "Fourth Wing" by Rebecca Yarros. "The Goblin Wood" by Hilari Bell. Register for "Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring Book Club" @ oakcreeklibrary.org/events To access complete transcripts for all episodes of Not Your Mother's Library, please visit: oakcreeklibrary.org/podcast Check out books, movies, and other materials through the Milwaukee County Federated Library System: countycat.mcfls.org hoopladigital.com wplc.overdrive.com oakcreeklibrary.org

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Do not podcast my suffering   The Becks are back to rant through the experience of Christopher Paolini's Eragon and its 2006 film adaptation. Not gonna lie you guys, they didn't like it at all. Make sure to stay through to the end for a SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!   linktr.ee/soonmajorpod

Episode Notes We're back with the first half of 2023's Murtagh! Join us as we see...that it's quite a bit like To Sleep in a Sea of Stars. This is the author that Chris has evolved into, for good or ill. We think it's for ill. Regardless, you'd best start believin' in RPG plots; you're in one!

Dane and Jacqui discuss the nightmares they would inflict on their cult. Jax rips a scene straight out of Indiana Jones to describe the book's ending, while Dane muses whether Murtagh will visit his tailor or haberdasher first, once free of this nightmare. They also have major updates for the future of the show! This episode contains spoilers for the entirety of parts four and five of Murtagh, the fifth book in The World of Eragon by Christopher Paolini.   How to support us:  Get some of our merch  Support us on Patreon    Where to find us:  Website: isthisjustfantasypod.com TikTok: @isthisjustfantasypod Instagram: @justfantasypod   Contact us:  You can contact us directly at: isthisjustfantasypod@gmail.com   Credits:  Our music was written and performed by Adam Blotner Cover artwork by Neil Kohney Every episode was mixed, shot, and edited by Kevin Davis at the Guerrilla Media Company   Learn more about Christopher Paolini and buy Eragon so you can read along!    Links and sources from this show:  Future of The World of Eragon Reddit Post  Paolini's AMA's  Reddit Post About the Dreamers

Dane and Jacqui discuss their dreams to see if they can analyze their meaning. Jax explains how she thinks Uvek is a prince, while Dane gets just a sip of revenge. This episode contains spoilers for Chapters 13-24 of part three of Murtagh, the fifth book in The World of Eragon by Christopher Paolini.   How to support us:  Get some of our merch  Support us on Patreon    Where to find us:  Website: isthisjustfantasypod.com TikTok: @isthisjustfantasypod Instagram: @justfantasypod   Contact us:  You can contact us directly at: isthisjustfantasypod@gmail.com   Credits:  Our music was written and performed by Adam Blotner Cover artwork by Neil Kohney Every episode was mixed, shot, and edited by Kevin Davis at the Guerrilla Media Company   Learn more about Christopher Paolini and buy Eragon so you can read along!    Links and sources from this show:  Analyze Your Own Dreams!  Brisingr Deleted Scene: Ahno the Trickster

Dane and Jacqui discuss how they might have been in a dance cult together. Jax explains why the Dreamers wouldn't be so bad if they added some blacklights and glow in the dark posters to the decor, and Dane brings back Horse Facts if only for a moment. This episode contains spoilers for Chapters 1-12 of Part 3, of Murtagh, the fifth book in The World of Eragon by Christopher Paolini.   How to support us:  Get some of our merch  Support us on Patreon    Where to find us:  Website: isthisjustfantasypod.com TikTok: @isthisjustfantasypod Instagram: @justfantasypod   Contact us:  You can contact us directly at: isthisjustfantasypod@gmail.com   Credits:  Our music was written and performed by Adam Blotner Cover artwork by Neil Kohney Every episode was mixed, shot, and edited by Kevin Davis at the Guerrilla Media Company Learn more about Christopher Paolini and buy Eragon so you can read along!   Links and sources from this show:  20 Years of Dragon-Riding Interviews Interview Compilation  Jeod's Letter Christopher Paolini Q&A  Christopher Paolini Q&A Transcript  Fjord Horses  Inheritance Wiki Timeline TikTok AMA TikTok AMA Transcript

Dane and Jacqui discuss Murtaghs appreciation for well executed decor, even while doing a B and E. Jax explains why Esvar is peak golden retriever boyfriend, while Dane goes into great detail on the size of medieval houses when compared to fishing boats to determine Muckmaws size. This episode contains spoilers for the entire second part of Murtagh, the fifth book in The World of Eragon by Christopher Paolini.   How to support us:  Get some of our merch  Support us on Patreon    Where to find us:  Website: isthisjustfantasypod.com TikTok: @isthisjustfantasypod Instagram: @justfantasypod   Contact us:  You can contact us directly at: isthisjustfantasypod@gmail.com   Credits:  Our music was written and performed by Adam Blotner Cover artwork by Neil Kohney Every episode was mixed, shot, and edited by Kevin Davis at the Guerrilla Media Company Learn more about Christopher Paolini and buy Eragon so you can read along!   Links and sources from this show:  Cave Bears Peasant Home Sizes  Eragon's Guide to Alagaesia

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Today we begin a journey into young adult novels turned movies failures, and we begin with a review of 2006's action adventure Eragon. A young man comes into possession of a rare dragon egg which puts him in the sight of a maniacal king, hellbent on destroying any and all possible opposition to his evil reign.Directed by: Stefen FangmeierWritten by: Peter BuchmanBased on the book by: Christopher Paolini, Eragon, the first installment of the Inheritance CycleStaring: Ed Speleers, Jeremy Irons, Robert Carlyle, Rachel Weisz, Sienna Guillory, and John MalkovichCome on in and have a listen! What do you think of this movie? What are others like it you enjoyed? We'd love to hear from you! Please like, follow, subscribe, share.

Dane and Jacqui discuss the emo teen to coffee shop hipster pipeline. Jax has a new take on the inheritance cycle, while Dane reminds us all Roran was also trained in magic. This episode contains spoilers for the first part of Murtagh, the fifth book in The World of Eragon by Christopher Paolini.   How to support us:  Get some of our merch  Support us on Patreon    Where to find us:  Website: isthisjustfantasypod.com TikTok: @isthisjustfantasypod Instagram: @justfantasypod   Contact us:  You can contact us directly at: isthisjustfantasypod@gmail.com   Credits:  Our music was written and performed by Adam Blotner Cover artwork by Neil Kohney Every episode was mixed, shot, and edited by Kevin Davis at the Guerrilla Media Company Learn more about Christopher Paolini and buy Eragon so you can read along!

Join us as we dive into Murtagh written by Christopher Paolini, set in The World of Eragon! The new season starts August 6th! 

Dane and Jacqui discuss, once again, their deep love for the Urgals. Jax dives deep into myth and legend, while Dane speculates about what Eragon's curriculum might be for a cursed witch baby. This episode contains spoilers for the third and final story in The Fork, the Witch, and the Worm by Christopher Paolini.   How to support us:  Get some of our merch  Support us on Patreon    Where to find us:  Website: isthisjustfantasypod.com TikTok: @isthisjustfantasypod Instagram: @justfantasypod   Contact us:  You can contact us directly at: isthisjustfantasypod@gmail.com   Credits:  Our music was written and performed by Adam Blotner Cover artwork by Neil Kohney Every episode was mixed, shot, and edited by Kevin Davis at the Guerrilla Media Company   Learn more about Christopher Paolini and buy Eragon so you can read along! 

Every Friday, we're highlighting a panel from the TBRCon2024 all-virtual SF/F/H convention, looking back on the incredible variety of discussions that we had the honor of hosting. This week, join moderator/author Frasier Armitage and panelists Christopher Paolini, Adrian Tchaikovsky, J.S. Dewes, Ada Hoffmann and K.B. Wagers for a TBRCon2024 panel on "Developing Alien Races." SUPPORT THE SHOW: - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (for exclusive bonus episodes, author readings, book giveaways and more) - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Merch shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (for a selection of tees, tote bags, mugs, notebooks and more) - Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FanFiAddict YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, where this and every other episode of the show is available in full video - Rate and review SFF Addicts on your platform of choice, and share us with your friends EMAIL US WITH YOUR QUESTIONS & COMMENTS: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sffaddictspod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FOLLOW SFF ADDICTS: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FanFiAddict Book Blog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MUSIC: Intro: "⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Into The Grid⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠" by MellauSFX Outro: “⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Galactic Synthwave⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠” by Divion

**Evening Teatime with Zachary Hagen - July 11th, 7 PM EST**Zachary Hagen WritesWelcome back, Zachary Hagen, the talented fantasy author of the “ETERNAL CHRONICLES” collection! Dive into realms of fantasy and creativity with this exceptional storyteller. **Meet the Guest:** Zachary Hagen is a Minnesota-based fantasy author and editor. He lives with his wife, Claudia, and their dog, Flynn. When he's not busy writing his next book or working with an editing client, you can often find him walking around his neighbourhood or hiking. From a young age, Zachary was enthralled by the world of stories. Whether it was the stories his parents read him from his blue bedtime storybooks or the first two series he read, The Chronicles of Narnia and A Series of Unfortunate Events, his tastes continued to develop throughout his years of reading. The influences for his first series, "The Eternal Chronicles," include renowned author Christopher Paolini.---Tune in on July 11th at 7 PM EST for an enchanting Evening Teatime with Zachary Hagen. Don't miss the chance to explore the fantastic worlds and the creative minds behind them!#EveningTeatime #ZacharyHagen #FantasyAuthor #EternalChronicles #Storytelling #BookLovers #FantasyBooks #CreativeWriting #AuthorInterview #FantasyWorlds #MinnesotaAuthors #ReadersCommunity #TeatimeWithAuthors #BookTalk #FantasySeries #teatimewithmissliz

Dane and Jacqui are pumped to see their favorite cursed little witch baby this week. Jax dives deep into Angela's book tour, while Dane explores the safety and therapeutic value of sword training a moody, cursed child. This episode contains spoilers for the second story in The Fork, the Witch, and the Worm by Christopher Paolini.   How to support us:  Get some of our merch  Support us on Patreon    Where to find us:  Website: isthisjustfantasypod.com TikTok: @isthisjustfantasypod Instagram: @justfantasypod   Contact us:  You can contact us directly at: isthisjustfantasypod@gmail.com   Credits:  Our music was written and performed by Adam Blotner Cover artwork by Neil Kohney Every episode was mixed, shot, and edited by Kevin Davis at the Guerrilla Media Company   Learn more about Christopher Paolini and buy Eragon so you can read along! 

Dane and Jacqui discuss Eragon's work-life balance. Jax gets the bulk of the work this week, and Dane gushes about his favorite emo Rider. This episode contains spoilers for the first story in The Fork, the Witch, and the Worm by Christopher Paolini.   How to support us:  Get some of our merch  Support us on Patreon    Where to find us:  Website: isthisjustfantasypod.com TikTok: @isthisjustfantasypod Instagram: @justfantasypod   Contact us:  You can contact us directly at: isthisjustfantasypod@gmail.com   Credits:  Our music was written and performed by Adam Blotner Cover artwork by Neil Kohney Every episode was mixed, shot, and edited by Kevin Davis at the Guerrilla Media Company   Learn more about Christopher Paolini and buy Eragon so you can read along! 

Youth Services Librarian Meagan joins us once again to promote the 'Adventure Begins at Your Library' Summer Reading Challenge. This Challenge opened on June 8th and goes through August 10th! Learn more and register by visiting oakcreeklibrary.org/src. Or, visit our events calendar to stay up to date on all of the fun activities that will keep you and your family busy this summer: oakcreeklibrary.org/events. Check out what we talked about: Books mentioned: "Around the World in Eighty Days" by Jules Verne with readalike "The Time Machine" by H.G. Wells. The "Throne of Glass" series by Sarah J. Maas with readalike series "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir. "Grandad's Camper" by Harry Woodgate with readalike "On the Trapline" by David Robertson. "On the Road" by Jack Kerouac with readalike "Off the Road: My Years with Cassady, Kerouac, and Ginsberg" by Carolyn Cassady. The "Dragon Rider" series by Cornelia Funke with readalike series "The Inheritance Cycle" by Christopher Paolini. "You Are Here: Connecting Flights" edited by Ellen Oh with readalike "Look Both Ways: A Tale Told in Ten Blocks" by Jason Reynolds. The "Uglies" series by Scott Westerfeld with spinoff series "Imposters" by the same author. "The City of Ember" by Jeanne DuPrau with readalike "The Giver" by Lois Lowry. "Amira & Hamza: The War to Save the Worlds" by Samira Ahmed with readalike "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi. To access complete transcripts for all episodes of Not Your Mother's Library, please visit: oakcreeklibrary.org/podcast Check out books, movies, and other materials through the Milwaukee County Federated Library System: countycat.mcfls.org hoopladigital.com wplc.overdrive.com oakcreeklibrary.org

Join us as we dive into the The Fork, the Witch, and the Worm - a collection of short stories written by Christopher Paolini, set in The World of Eragon! The new season starts July 2nd! 

In this episode we discuss the following books: A Memory Called Empire and A Desolation Called Peace both by Arkady Martine; Mangle Street Murders and Curse of the House of Foskett both by M.R.C. Kasasian; Index, a History of The: A bookish adventure from medieval manuscripts to the digital age by Dennis Duncan; Eragon by Christopher Paolini; Fabelhaven by Brandon Mull; Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library by Chris Grabenstein; The Victorian House, The Invention of Murder, The Victorian City: Everyday Life in Dickens' London, Consuming Passions: Leisure and pleasure in Victorian England, The Making of Home, A Murder of Magpies, A Bed of Scorpions, A Cast of Vultures, and A Cast of Vultures all by Judith Flanders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dane and Jacqui discuss their favorite moments, fantasy brackets, and the future of the show. Jax explains why she wants to make the werecats evil, while Dane brings up Marcus Tabor AGAIN. This episode contains spoilers for the entire Inheritance Cycle by Christopher Paolini.   How to support us:  Get some of our merch  Support us on Patreon    Where to find us:  Website: isthisjustfantasypod.com TikTok: @isthisjustfantasypod Instagram: @justfantasypod   Contact us:  You can contact us directly at: isthisjustfantasypod@gmail.com   Credits:  Our music was written and performed by Adam Blotner Cover artwork by Neil Kohney Every episode was mixed, shot, and edited by Kevin Davis at the Guerrilla Media Company   Learn more about Christopher Paolini and buy Eragon so you can read along!    Links and sources from this show:  Secrets of the Dragon Riders Book  Paolini Tumblr Chat Big Boy Durry Video

In the first part of our last set of chapters in the Inheritance Cycle, Dane and Jacqui discuss whether Arya is grooming Eragon. Also, Jax muses on rich people's magical uppers and Elva's new career as Nasuada's therapist. Dane goes on at length about Murtagh, Nickelback, and whether Eragon can make Brom look more jacked in his tomb. This episode covers Chapters 70-78 of Inheritance, the fourth book in the Inheritance Cycle by Christopher Paolini.   How to support us:  Get some of our merch  Support us on Patreon    Where to find us:  Website: isthisjustfantasypod.com TikTok: @isthisjustfantasypod Instagram: @justfantasypod   Contact us:  You can contact us directly at: isthisjustfantasypod@gmail.com   Credits:  Our music was written and performed by Adam Blotner Cover artwork by Neil Kohney Every episode was mixed, shot, and edited by Kevin Davis at the Guerrilla Media Company   Learn more about Christopher Paolini and buy Eragon so you can read along!    Links and sources from this show:  Nickelback - Someday

In the second part of our last set of chapters in the Inheritance Cycle, Jacqui discusses the final themes in her last Analysis, and Dane rants, just a little, for his last Deep Dive and What Are The Haters Saying segments. This episode covers Chapters 70-78 of Inheritance, the fourth book in the Inheritance Cycle by Christopher Paolini.   How to support us:  Get some of our merch  Support us on Patreon    Where to find us:  Website: isthisjustfantasypod.com TikTok: @isthisjustfantasypod Instagram: @justfantasypod   Contact us:  You can contact us directly at: isthisjustfantasypod@gmail.com   Credits:  Our music was written and performed by Adam Blotner Cover artwork by Neil Kohney Every episode was mixed, shot, and edited by Kevin Davis at the Guerrilla Media Company   Learn more about Christopher Paolini and buy Eragon so you can read along!    Links and sources from this show:  Nickelback - Someday Interview with Christopher Paolini

Dane and Jacqui discuss their hatred for Captain Edric, the benefits of cursed babies, and finally, have proof that Albreich is the lesser Horst son. Also, Jax explains how Galbatorix has theater director energy, and Dane goes on for a while about Lord Barst's baby teeth. This episode covers Chapters 63-69 of Inheritance, the fourth book in the Inheritance Cycle by Christopher Paolini.    How to support us:  Get some of our merch  Support us on Patreon    Where to find us:  Website: isthisjustfantasypod.com TikTok: @isthisjustfantasypod Instagram: @justfantasypod   Contact us:  You can contact us directly at: isthisjustfantasypod@gmail.com   Credits:  Our music was written and performed by Adam Blotner Cover artwork by Neil Kohney Every episode was mixed, shot, and edited by Kevin Davis at the Guerrilla Media Company   Learn more about Christopher Paolini and buy Eragon so you can read along!    Links and sources from this show:  Q&As with Christopher Paolini  Paolini Reddit AMA The Power of Catapults Article  Catapult Wikipedia Slash Gear Article - Springald: The Medieval Siege Weapon That Changed Warfare Youtube Link - The TRUTH about Medieval CATAPULTS Reddit TIL Post About Catapults 

Dane and Jacqui engage in a lengthy discussion about just how dumb they think Dark Orrin is. Also, Jax reflects on Bloodgarm catching up with his exes, while Dane compliments Gal's front door decor and war strategy. This episode covers Chapters 58-62 of Inheritance, the fourth book in the Inheritance Cycle by Christopher Paolini.    How to support us:  Get some of our merch  Support us on Patreon    Where to find us:  Website: isthisjustfantasypod.com TikTok: @isthisjustfantasypod Instagram: @justfantasypod   Contact us:  You can contact us directly at: isthisjustfantasypod@gmail.com   Credits:  Our music was written and performed by Adam Blotner Cover artwork by Neil Kohney Every episode was mixed, shot, and edited by Kevin Davis at the Guerrilla Media Company   Learn more about Christopher Paolini and buy Eragon so you can read along!   

On the Fully Booked Takeover, special guest host Christopher Paolini welcomes fellow fantasy phenoms Rachel Hartman and Marie Brennan for a spirited discussion of process, publishing, dragons, and more. Then our editors share their top picks in books for the week.

Diane and Sean discuss the failed cinematic dragon series, Eragon. Episode music is, "Keep Holding On", by Avril Lavigne, from the OST.-  Our theme song is by Brushy One String-  Artwork by Marlaine LePage-  Why Do We Own This DVD?  Merch available at Teepublic-  Follow the show on social media:-  IG: @whydoweownthisdvd- Tumblr: WhyDoWeOwnThisDVD-  Follow Sean's Plants on IG: @lookitmahplants- Watch Sean be bad at video games on TwitchSupport the Show.

Dane and Jacqui discuss their imagined spirit quests and the super cool metal dragon-robot in the Vault of Souls. Dane elaborates on the significance of giant snails for self-discovery, while Jax expresses admiration for Nasuada's composure in confronting Gal's evil nightmares. This episode covers Chapters 49-57 of Inheritance, the fourth book in the Inheritance Cycle by Christopher Paolini.    How to support us:  Get some of our merch  Support us on Patreon    Where to find us:  Website: isthisjustfantasypod.com TikTok: @isthisjustfantasypod Instagram: @justfantasypod   Contact us:  You can contact us directly at: isthisjustfantasypod@gmail.com   Credits:  Our music was written and performed by Adam Blotner Cover artwork by Neil Kohney Every episode was mixed, shot, and edited by Kevin Davis at the Guerrilla Media Company   Learn more about Christopher Paolini and buy Eragon so you can read along!    Links and sources from this show:  The True Story Of Genie Wiley

This week we're discussing Eragon by Christopher Paolini! Eragon discovers a dragon egg but when it hatches he becomes a target. After the death of his uncle he vows revenge and travels the kingdom with his dragon, mentor, and friend. Will Eragon be able to evade the king or will the pressure prove to be too much for him?

Dane and Jacqui discuss the Bean Farmer to Astronaut pipeline. Also, Jax gives us the lowdown on feminism, and Dane discusses what version of Torn is playing when Murtagh is emo-ing all over the place. This episode covers Chapters 42-48 of Inheritance, the third book in the Inheritance Cycle by Christopher Paolini.    How to support us:  Get some of our merch  Support us on Patreon    Where to find us:  Website: isthisjustfantasypod.com TikTok: @isthisjustfantasypod Instagram: @justfantasypod   Contact us:  You can contact us directly at: isthisjustfantasypod@gmail.com   Credits:  Our music was written and performed by Adam Blotner Cover artwork by Neil Kohney Every episode was mixed, shot, and edited by Kevin Davis at the Guerrilla Media Company   Learn more about Christopher Paolini and buy Eragon so you can read along!    Links and sources from this show:  Ednaswap Version of Torn  Natalie Imbruglia Version of Torn Wolfchant by Komet

Dane and Jacqui discuss how Blödhgarm and Saphira shouldn't be left in charge for too long. Jax becomes convinced that Thorn is a “knockoff” dragon, while Dane is outraged that this bean teen won't just read his book. This episode covers Chapters 32-41 of Inheritance, the third book in the Inheritance Cycle by Christopher Paolini.   How to support us:  Get some of our merch  Support us on Patreon    Where to find us:  Website: isthisjustfantasypod.com TikTok: @isthisjustfantasypod Instagram: @justfantasypod   Contact us:  You can contact us directly at: isthisjustfantasypod@gmail.com   Credits:  Our music was written and performed by Adam Blotner Cover artwork by Neil Kohney Every episode was mixed, shot, and edited by Kevin Davis at the Guerrilla Media Company   Learn more about Christopher Paolini and buy Eragon so you can read along!    Links and Sources From This Show:  Interview with Christopher Paolini

Dane and Jacqui delve into a lot of egg humor in this week's episode. Additionally, Jax lays into the idea that Eragon doesn't stand a chance with Arya, while Dane shells out the many ways Helen, Jeod's wife, is making significant strides in this war. This egg-citing episode covers Chapters 24-31 of Inheritance, the third book in the Inheritance Cycle by Christopher Paolini.   How to support us:  Get some of our merch  Support us on Patreon    Where to find us:  Website: isthisjustfantasypod.com TikTok: @isthisjustfantasypod Instagram: @justfantasypod   Contact us:  You can contact us directly at: isthisjustfantasypod@gmail.com   Credits:  Our music was written and performed by Adam Blotner Cover artwork by Neil Kohney Every episode was mixed, shot, and edited by Kevin Davis at the Guerrilla Media Company   Learn more about Christopher Paolini and buy Eragon so you can read along! 

Dane and Jacqui discuss whom they would marry and kill in Alagaësia. Also, Jax loses her mind over the finer points of barge engineering, and Dane defends Roran's honor. This episode covers Chapters 18-23 of Inheritance, the third book in the Inheritance Cycle by Christopher Paolini.    How to support us:  Get some of our merch  Support us on Patreon    Where to find us:  Website: isthisjustfantasypod.com TikTok: @isthisjustfantasypod Instagram: @justfantasypod   Contact us:  You can contact us directly at: isthisjustfantasypod@gmail.com   Credits:  Our music was written and performed by Adam Blotner Cover artwork by Neil Kohney Every episode was mixed, shot, and edited by Kevin Davis at the Guerrilla Media Company   Learn more about Christopher Paolini and buy Eragon so you can read along!    Links and sources from this show:    The Empty Fortress Strategy Wikipedia Link   Empty Fortress Examples: Example #1 Example #2   Paolini Q&A  Paolini AMA    Joseph Campbell's Book Hero's Journey Breakdown    Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand   

This week, Dane is convinced that Nasuada is trying to kill the Stronghammer, while Jax goes down a rabbit hole on Alagaesian television. This episode covers Chapters 11-17 of Inheritance, the third book in the Inheritance Cycle by Christopher Paolini.   How to support us:  Get some of our merch  Support us on Patreon    Where to find us:  Website: isthisjustfantasypod.com TikTok: @isthisjustfantasypod Instagram: @justfantasypod   Contact us:  You can contact us directly at: isthisjustfantasypod@gmail.com   Credits:  Our music was written and performed by Adam Blotner Cover artwork by Neil Kohney Every episode was mixed, shot, and edited by Kevin Davis at the Guerrilla Media Company   Learn more about Christopher Paolini and buy Eragon so you can read along! 

This week, we're starting Inheritance! Dane and Jacqui discuss the siege of a tier three city and celebrate the new member of the Horst family. Also, Jax explains why Taylor Swift needs to be a Rider, and Dane discusses how he could totally beat up a werecat. This episode covers Chapters 1-10 of Inheritance, the fourth book in the Inheritance Cycle by Christopher Paolini.   How to support us:  Get some of our merch  Support us on Patreon    Where to find us:  Website: isthisjustfantasypod.com TikTok: @isthisjustfantasypod Instagram: @justfantasypod   Contact us:  You can contact us directly at: isthisjustfantasypod@gmail.com   Credits:  Our music was written and performed by Adam Blotner Cover artwork by Neil Kohney Every episode was mixed, shot, and edited by Kevin Davis at the Guerrilla Media Company   Learn more about Christopher Paolini and buy Eragon so you can read along!    Links and sources from this show:  Death Dart Tweet

This week, Dane and Jacqui mourn the loss of a great elf. Jacqui gets spooked by our first introduction to Gal, and Dane finally gives the haters what they wanted. This episode covers Chapters 54 to the end of Brisingr, the third book in the Inheritance Cycle by Christopher Paolini.   How to support us:  Get some of our merch  Support us on Patreon    Where to find us:  Website: isthisjustfantasypod.com TikTok: @isthisjustfantasypod Instagram: @justfantasypod   Contact us:  You can contact us directly at: isthisjustfantasypod@gmail.com   Credits:  Our music was written and performed by Adam Blotner Cover artwork by Neil Kohney Every episode was mixed, shot, and edited by Kevin Davis at the Guerrilla Media Company   Learn more about Christopher Paolini and buy Eragon so you can read along!    Links and sources from this show:  What was Oromis Thinking?

This week, Dane and Jacqui express relief they never have to hear about Eragon and his need for a sword ever again. Jaxs gets to the root of the Menoa Tree mystery, and Dane talks muscle mommies. This episode covers Chapters 49-53 of Brisingr, the third book in the Inheritance Cycle by Christopher Paolini.   How to support us:  Get some of our merch  Support us on Patreon    Where to find us:  Website: isthisjustfantasypod.com TikTok: @isthisjustfantasypod Instagram: @justfantasypod   Contact us:  You can contact us directly at: isthisjustfantasypod@gmail.com   Credits:  Our music was written and performed by Adam Blotner Cover artwork by Neil Kohney Every episode was mixed, shot, and edited by Kevin Davis at the Guerrilla Media Company   Learn more about Christopher Paolini and buy Eragon so you can read along!    Links and sources from this show:  Symbolism of Swords in Literature  Symbolism of Fire in Literature Paolini Tweet about Menoa Tree Menoa Tree Mentions Arcena Game Arcaena & MC Alagaesia Discord

This week, Dane and Jacqui both get the warm fuzzies after a shocking revelation. Jax talks fatherhood and Dane talks hot moms. Episode covers Chapters 44-48 of Brisingr, the third book in the Inheritance Cycle by Christopher Paolini. How to support us:  Get some of our merch  Support us on Patreon    Where to find us:  Website: isthisjustfantasypod.com TikTok: @isthisjustfantasypod Instagram: @justfantasypod   Contact us:  You can contact us directly at: isthisjustfantasypod@gmail.com   Credits:  Our music was written and performed by Adam Blotner Cover artwork by Neil Kohney Every episode was mixed, shot, and edited by Kevin Davis at the Guerrilla Media Company   Learn more about Christopher Paolini and buy Eragon so you can read along!    Links and sources from this show:  Hero's Journey 101 Pick up Joseph Campbell's Book 

This week, Dane and Jacqui marvel at a denial free election and peaceful transition of power. Jax possibly finds religion with Eragon and Dane goes on at length about road trips and working remotely. This episode covers Chapters 37-43 of Brisingr, the third book in the Inheritance Cycle by Christopher Paolini.   How to support us:  Get some of our merch  Support us on Patreon    Where to find us:  Website: isthisjustfantasypod.com TikTok: @isthisjustfantasypod Instagram: @justfantasypod   Contact us:  You can contact us directly at: isthisjustfantasypod@gmail.com   Credits:  Our music was written and performed by Adam Blotner Cover artwork by Neil Kohney Every episode was mixed, shot, and edited by Kevin Davis at the Guerrilla Media Company   Learn more about Christopher Paolini and buy Eragon so you can read along!    Links and sources from this show:  Reddit Fan Theory  2018 Paolini AMA

This week, Dane and Jacqui both gush over the new Saphira POV. Jax officially falls in love with Roran and Dane dives so deep into the dwarves he grows a beard. This episode covers Chapters 31-36 of Brisingr, the third book in the Inheritance Cycle by Christopher Paolini.   How to support us:  Get some of our merch  Support us on Patreon    Where to find us:  Website: isthisjustfantasypod.com TikTok: @isthisjustfantasypod Instagram: @justfantasypod   Contact us:  You can contact us directly at: isthisjustfantasypod@gmail.com   Credits:  Our music was written and performed by Adam Blotner Cover artwork by Neil Kohney Every episode was mixed, shot, and edited by Kevin Davis at the Guerrilla Media Company   Learn more about Christopher Paolini and buy Eragon so you can read along!    Links and sources from this show:  2018 Paolini AMA

This week, Dane and Jacqui bring it back around to Tom Cruise again. Jax discusses her favorite commander Redbeard and Dane talks hot boy summer camping. This episode covers Chapters 25-30 of Brisingr, the third book in the Inheritance Cycle by Christopher Paolini.   How to support us:  Get some of our merch  Support us on Patreon    Where to find us:  Website: isthisjustfantasypod.com TikTok: @isthisjustfantasypod Instagram: @justfantasypod   Contact us:  You can contact us directly at: isthisjustfantasypod@gmail.com   Credits:  Our music was written and performed by Adam Blotner Cover artwork by Neil Kohney Every episode was mixed, shot, and edited by Kevin Davis at the Guerrilla Media Company   Learn more about Christopher Paolini and buy Eragon so you can read along!    Links and sources from this show:  Hearth Rug Information

This week, Dane and Jacqui finally stop talking about Eragon's longest day ever. Jax discusses wedding planning and Dane gushes over Murtagh… again. This episode covers Chapters 20-24 of Brisingr, the third book in the Inheritance Cycle by Christopher Paolini.   How to support us:  Get some of our merch  Support us on Patreon    Where to find us:  Website: isthisjustfantasypod.com TikTok: @isthisjustfantasypod Instagram: @justfantasypod   Contact us:  You can contact us directly at: isthisjustfantasypod@gmail.com   Credits:  Our music was written and performed by Adam Blotner Cover artwork by Neil Kohney Every episode was mixed, shot, and edited by Kevin Davis at the Guerrilla Media Company   Learn more about Christopher Paolini and buy Eragon so you can read along! 

This week, Dane and Jacqui start to get the impression Eragon might need a sword. Jax discusses war profiteering and Dane talks cursed witch babies. This episode covers Chapters 14-19 of Brisingr, the third book in the Inheritance Cycle by Christopher Paolini.   How to support us:  Get some of our merch  Support us on Patreon    Where to find us:  Website: isthisjustfantasypod.com TikTok: @isthisjustfantasypod Instagram: @justfantasypod   Contact us:  You can contact us directly at: isthisjustfantasypod@gmail.com   Credits:  Our music was written and performed by Adam Blotner Cover artwork by Neil Kohney Every episode was mixed, shot, and edited by Kevin Davis at the Guerrilla Media Company   Learn more about Christopher Paolini and buy Eragon so you can read along!   

This week, Dane and Jacqui get hot and bothered by this section of thirsty chapters. This book has sex pheromones, it isn't our fault! This episode covers Chapters 9-13 of Brisingr, the third book in the Inheritance Cycle by Christopher Paolini.   How to support us:  Get some of our merch  Support us on Patreon    Where to find us:  Website: isthisjustfantasypod.com TikTok: @isthisjustfantasypod Instagram: @justfantasypod   Contact us:  You can contact us directly at: isthisjustfantasypod@gmail.com   Credits:  Our music was written and performed by Adam Blotner Cover artwork by Neil Kohney Every episode was mixed, shot, and edited by Kevin Davis at the Guerrilla Media Company   Learn more about Christopher Paolini and buy Eragon so you can read along!    Links and sources from this show:  Paolini's Decision to go from Trilogy to a Cycle  Hero's Journey 101 Pick up Joseph Campbell's Book

This week Dane and Jacqui are celebrating the revenge they have been waiting for since the very beginning. It's very exciting. This episode covers Chapters 5-8 of Brisingr, the third book in the Inheritance Cycle by Christopher Paolini.   How to support us:  Get some of our merch  Support us on Patreon    Where to find us:  Website: isthisjustfantasypod.com TikTok: @isthisjustfantasypod Instagram: @justfantasypod   Contact us:  You can contact us directly at: isthisjustfantasypod@gmail.com   Credits:  Our music was written and performed by Adam Blotner Cover artwork by Neil Kohney Every episode was mixed, shot, and edited by Kevin Davis at the Guerrilla Media Company   Learn more about Christopher Paolini and buy Eragon so you can read along! 

This week, we're starting Brisingr! Dane and Jacqui discuss the importance of revenge. Also, Jax explains the benefits of the rise and grind mentality, and Dane discusses the finer points of blood cults. This episode covers Chapters 1-4 of Brisingr, the third book in the Inheritance Cycle by Christopher Paolini.   How to support us:  Get some of our merch  Support us on Patreon    Where to find us:  Website: isthisjustfantasypod.com TikTok: @isthisjustfantasypod Instagram: @justfantasypod   Contact us:  You can contact us directly at: isthisjustfantasypod@gmail.com   Credits:  Our music was written and performed by Adam Blotner Cover artwork by Neil Kohney Every episode was mixed, shot, and edited by Kevin Davis at the Guerrilla Media Company   Learn more about Christopher Paolini and buy Eragon so you can read along!    Links and sources from this show:  Fantasy Symbolism  Blindness and Literature Shiprock Tweet

Zachary Hagen is a Minnesota based fantasy author and editor. He lives there with his wife, Claudia, and their dog, Flynn. When he isn't busy writing his next book or working with an editing client, you can often find him walking around his neighborhood or hiking. From a young age he was enthralled with the world of story.From the stories his parents read to him from his blue bedtime story books (if you know, you know) to the first two series that he read, The Chronicles of Narnia and A Series of Unfortunate Events, Zachary's tastes continued to develop throughout his years of reading. The influences for his first series, The Eternal Chronicles, include Christopher Paolini, J. R. Tolkien, C. S. Lewis, and others. His latest book Eternity's Edge will be available December 12th. http://zacharyhagenwrites.com The Douglas Coleman Show now offers audio and video promotional packages for music artists as well as video promotional packages for authors. We also offer advertising. Please see our website for complete details. http://douglascolemanshow.com If you have a comment about this episode or any other, please click the link below. https://ratethispodcast.com/douglascolemanshow Please help The Douglas Coleman Show continue to bring you high quality programs like this. Go to our Fundrazer page. https://fnd.us/e2CLX2?ref=sh_eCTqb8

This week, Liberty and Tirzah discuss great books for giving this holiday season! Subscribe to All the Books! using RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify and never miss a book. Sign up for the weekly New Books! newsletter for even more new book news. It's happening, readers — we're bringing paperbacks! Whether you hate carrying around bulky hardcovers, you're on a budget, you want a wider range of recommendations, or all of the above, you can now get a paperback subscription from TBR, curated just for you by one of our Bibliologists. You can also gift it (and the holidays, they are coming.) Get all the details at mytbr.co. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Books Discussed On the Show: The Common's Author Postcard Auction Wizkit: An Adventure Overdue by Tanya J. Scott Eragon: Illustrated edition by Christopher Paolini and Sidharth Chaturvedi Start Here: Instructions for Becoming a Better Cook by Sohla El-Waylly Snacking Bakes by Yossy Arefi A Field Guide to Backyard Birds of North America: A Visual Directory of the Most Popular Backyard Birds - Includes a 2-Year Logbook by Rob Hume   Birdsearch: More than 100 Themed Wordsearch Puzzles by Eric Saunders The Pride Atlas: 500 Iconic Destinations for Queer Travelers by Maartje Hensen On Great Fields: The Life and Unlikely Heroism of Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain by Ronald C. White  Shadow Speaker deluxe edition by Nnedi Okorafo Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants 10th-anniversary edition by Robin Wall Kimmerer The Do-Over by Lynn Painter, special edition Fly: The Big Book of Basketball Fashion by Mitchell S. Jackson  Fangirl 10th Anniversary Edition by Rainbow Rowell Loaded: The Life (and Afterlife) of the Velvet Underground by Dylan Jones  The Cruel Prince Collector's Edition by Holly Black Our World in Numbers Animals: An Encyclopedia of Fantastic Facts by DK Weird But True Sharks by National Geographic Kids  1,000 Amazing Weird Facts by DK The Great British Baking Show: Kitchen Classics: The Official 2023 Great British Bake Off Book by The Bake Off Team For a complete list of books discussed in this episode, visit our website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices