Podcasts about The Dresden Files

Join host M.J. Kuhn, guest artist Chris McGrath and guest authors Gregory Kontaxis and Michael Vadney for an Indie Appreciation Month panel on Self-Publishing in the Age of AI. During the panel, Chris, Gregory and Michael discuss the ethics of AI use, whether or not we can avoid it, the deluge of AI slop, risking your reputation, prejudices against self-publishing, filtering AI vs. human-made content, cover art and working with human artists, originality and the value of human-created art, audience (dis)trust and fan backlash to AI, the performative pressures of social media, losing the struggles (and romance) of art, how AI impacts marketing/marketplaces and more.OUR SPONSOR:Go Back by Emily Wagner is a dystopian novel that explores the role of technology in our lives, and the ways in which governments can control it.Purchase it ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ in hardcover, paperback and eBook.SHOUTOUT TO THE 'SFF ADDICT' PATRONS:Thank you Ian Patterson, Emily Marie Wagner, David Hopkins, Luke F. Shepherd, Christopher R. DuBois and Luke A. Winch for supporting us on Patreon at $10+.SUPPORT THE SHOW:- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- Rate and review SFF Addicts- Share us with your friendsEMAIL US WITH YOUR QUESTIONS & COMMENTS:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sffaddictspod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ABOUT OUR GUESTS:Chris McGrath is an artist and illustrator best known for his work on The Dresden Files series. Find Chris on Instagram and his website.Gregory Kontaxis is the author of The Dance of Light epic fantasy series. Find Gregory on Instagram, Amazon and his website.Michael Vadney is the host of the Author Adjacent podcast, as well as the author of Crownfall. Find Michael on Instagram, Amazon and his website.ABOUT OUR HOSTS:Adrian M. Gibson is the author of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mushroom Blues⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠A Murder Most Fungal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. M.J. Kuhn is the author of⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Among Thieves⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Thick as Thieves and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Killswitch Protocol⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Greta Kelly is the author of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Queen of Days⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, The Frozen Crown, The Seventh Queen and the upcoming ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Throwaways⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.FOLLOW SFF ADDICTS:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MUSIC:Intro: "⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Into The Grid⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠" by MellauSFXOutro: “⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Galactic Synthwave⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠” by DivionAD ATTRIBUTION:- Music: "⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Catching the Killer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠" by JoelFazhari- Video made using licensed materials from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://envato.com/

McAnally's Pubcast - A Dresden Files PodcastWe discuss Issue 3 and 4 in which a goo hunting we go, Bad Santa has a lapse in language, and Mouse becomes a character from Avatar The Last Airbender.Down Town Issue 3 Summary:Molly is able to free herself from the oxygen impeding goo and trap it. The Sorcerer that controls the monster decides to change tactics and has the Golem kidnap the next victim to bring back to him. Harry and Molly decide to use the kinetically enhanced goo to track the Golem to its home base but Marcone apprehends them before they can continue.Down Town Issue 4 Summary:Harry and his group continue through Undertown. They are briefly set back by the psychic attack of malicious spiders but eventually make their way to the man in control of the Golem.Find Us Elsewhere:Do you want to follow up with us for even more Dresden? We're all over the internet - you can email us at pubcast@freeflowrambling.com, or you can track us down at Facebook, Instagram, Discord, X (formerly known as Twitter), Reddit, our Dresden Files website, or our parent website. If you want hypnotic visuals with your podcast, you can find us at YouTube. Not enough? Why not show your support by clicking here and donating or joining us on our Patreon. Also, if you're in the market for some merch, you can click here. If you still aren't satisfied, click here and tell us all about it!

Send us Fan MailHannah and Laura are wrapping up their discussion on Jim Butcher's Small Favor by discussing the characters and themes. Laura also shares some worries about an upcoming book to movie adaptation and Hannah returns to a fantasy world that she said she would never go back to.*This episode contains SPOILERS for Small Favor by Jim Butcher. Spoiler section begins at: 51 min 38 secs. ***CW for the episode: discussions of sexual assault, chronic illness, mental illness, violence, blood, death, consent, vampires, werewolves, magic, sexMedia Mentions:Small Favor by Jim ButcherKlara and the Sun by Kazuo IshiguroClakson's Farm---Prime VideoCustodians of Wonder by Eliot SteinTwo Twisted Crowns by Rachel GilligTrust Me: The False Prophet---NetflixSupport the showBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com YouTube: @owwrpodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsBlueSky: @myyypod

McAnally's Pubcast - A Dresden Files PodcastHere we discuss the first issue of Down Town in which there is much confusion over cover art consistency, story motivation and art choices.Down Town Issue 1 Summary:Harry and Molly begin to assist in the investigation of a supernaturally caused death that Murphy is looking into. Marcone warns Harry to not get involved.Down Town Issue 2 Summary:Harry enlists Bob's help with checking out the crime scene. While they talk, the monster attacks a man next door at the laundromat, killing him. With the help of Bob, Harry enlists a nature spirit which brings him to Undertown. Molly in the meantime is attacked by the mysterious substance from the crime scene.Find Us Elsewhere:Do you want to follow up with us for even more Dresden? We're all over the internet - you can email us at pubcast@freeflowrambling.com, or you can track us down at Facebook, Instagram, Discord, X (formerly known as Twitter), Reddit, our Dresden Files website, or our parent website. If you want hypnotic visuals with your podcast, you can find us at YouTube. Not enough? Why not show your support by clicking here and donating or joining us on our Patreon. Also, if you're in the market for some merch, you can click here. If you still aren't satisfied, click here and tell us all about it!

Send us Fan MailHannah and Laura would like to be sponsored by Oreo. Nabisco, get in touch. They also chat about Taskmaster, Nic Cage, and a book that frustrated Hannah with its title. Then they cover the final third of Small Favor by Jim Butcher, a book that simply didn't have enough "Gruffs" in it.**This episode contains SPOILERS for Small Favor by Jim Butcher. Spoiler section begins at: 49 min 05 secs. ***CW for the episode: discussions of menstrual cycles, women's health, violence, guns, crime, vampires, magic, gore, abuse, blood, death, self-harm, suicide, mental illness, sexMedia Mentions:Small Favor by Jim Butcher The Doctor Will See You Now: Recognizing and Treating Endometriosis by Dr. Tamer SeckinSpider-Noir---Prime Video Taskmaster---YouTube VenCo by Cherie Dimaline The Soulmate Equation by Christina Lauren Not Suitable for Work---Hulu Support the showBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com YouTube: @owwrpodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsBlueSky: @myyypod

In this week's episode, we take a look at 5 lessons indie authors can learn from tradpub. This coupon code will get you 50% off the audiobook of Dragonskull: Crown of the Gods, Book #9 in the Dragonskull series, (as excellently narrated by Brad Wills) at my Payhip store: JULYCROWN The coupon code is valid through July 20, 2026. 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 310 of The Pulp Writer Show. My name is Jonathan Moeller. Today is July 2nd, 2026 and today we are discussing five lessons indie authors can learn from traditional publishing. Given how negative I've been about traditional publishing over the years, that may be a bit of a surprise, but we will find out more later. We will also have a Coupon of the Week and a progress update at my current writing, publishing, and audiobook projects. So let's start off with Coupon of the Week. This week's coupon code will get you 50% off the audiobook of Dragonskull: Crown of the Gods, Book #9 of my Dragonskull series (as excellently narrated by Brad Wills) at my Payhip store. That coupon code is JULYCROWN. As always, you can get the coupon code and the links to my Payhip store in the show notes for this episode. This coupon code will be valid through July 20th, 2026, so if you need a new audiobook for your summer travels, we have got you covered. And now for an update on my current writing, publishing, and audiobook projects. I'm pleased to report that Blade of Thieves is now done and published. Once this episode goes out, you should be able to get it at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Google Play, Apple Books, Smashwords, bookshop.org, and my own Payhip store. It's starting off strong, so thank you to everyone who is reading and enjoying it. Thank you for everyone being patient while I got to it. Now that Blade of Thieves is finished, my next main project will be Cloak of Frost, the 15th book in the Cloak Mage urban fantasy novel series. I'm currently 24,000 words into that. I think the rough draft will be about 100,000 words. If all goes well, I hope to have that out in August. My new secondary project is now Blade of Visions, which of course will be the direct sequel to Blade of Thieves. As of this recording, I am 1,000 words into it. In audiobook news, Leanne Woodward has started recording Dragon-Mage and Hollis McCarthy is currently recording Cloak of Worlds, which was the 13th book in the Cloak Mage series. In a few days after this, Brad Wills is going to start recording on Blade of Thieves. So we should have a bunch of new audiobooks coming up for you to listen to before too much longer, if all goes well. So that is where I'm at with my current writing, publishing, and audiobook projects. 00:02:23 Main Topic of the Week: 5 Things Indie Authors Can Learn From TradPub Now onto our main topic this week, five lessons indie authors can learn from TradPub. Given how critical I have been and continue to be of traditional publishing on this blog and my podcast, this might come as a bit of a surprise and this should be in no way an endorsement for anyone to pursue traditional publishing. My blunt opinion is that if you are a new author starting out, you are much, much, much, much, much, much, much, much, much, much better served going indie instead of traditionally publishing. You will retain ownership over your IP. You will potentially be able to make more money and you won't have to deal with the various problems endemic in traditional publishing. Occasionally I see on social media a newish author trying to get an agent or being excited that an agent responded to their query letter or whatever. I don't do this because arguing with strangers on the internet is a waste of time, but I want to tell them, "Don't do this. Go indie. You'll be much happier in the long run and you won't have to worry about your agents stealing all your money," of which there have been documented cases that have happened. Now with all those caveats aside, traditional publishing has lasted for a long time. There is a reason that traditional publishing has survived so many changes and continues in many different forms to this day. And while I wouldn't recommend that you pursue traditional publishing, there are things you can learn from it to enhance your career as an indie author. So today I'm going to talk about five things you can learn from TradPub as an indie author. #1: Your book doesn't exist in a vacuum. Many authors are resistant to their book being put into categories or being paired with similar books. I've frequently noticed that aspiring and first time authors are particularly resistant to the either idea of their book best fitting into a single category or being similar to another authors. It doesn't mean that your book isn't creative or unique, it's accepting the reality of bookselling. Even in the modern indie era, books are still very much classified by a limited number of categories on book sites and ads are built on comparing your books to other authors. Focus on the category that best represents your book if it spans genres and focus extra effort on finding similar authors to help potential readers understand what type of book you are offering. For example, I had this problem with Cloak Games and Cloak Mage for a couple of years because the series is primarily an urban fantasy, but it's also set 300 years in the future. There are increasing science fiction elements in the series. The protagonist has visited several different planets and so forth, so trying to cram that all into an ad description or an ad targeting is a difficult proposition. I had better success when I started describing the series as the Dresden Files crossed with the Shadowrun RPG, which readers of it will say probably captures it quite well and then in the marketing, I always focus on the urban fantasy elements. I don't even mention the sci-fi elements because I think that's a fair representation of the book is that it's 80% urban fantasy with some sci-fi stuff in the background. So that is an example from my own books that I've done where I have emphasized the urban fantasy and contemporary fantasy aspect of Cloak Mage in the advertising and then just didn't mention the rest of the stuff in the other advertising. Traditional publishers even create the feeling of similarity with their own books by using the same artists and styles for their book covers. There was a post going around last year showing all the romance books with blue covers, cartoon figures facing each other while outside, and swooping white font. Book genres have conventions and trends in their covers. Instead of fighting that, you might want to take a time to look at the best sellers in your category to take note of what's working for other authors in your category. A book cover doesn't have to match everything about your book. It just has to give people a quick impression of what the book is about so it makes sense and doesn't confuse people and gives them something that is least in line with genre expectations. My rule of thumb for book covers is always that it should, in a space of two seconds of looking at a book cover, it should tell you the title of the book, the author of the book, and the genre of the book and it should do this all in an aesthetically pleasing and attractive matter. Those are essentially the four rules for a successful book cover, that you look at it and you can within two seconds know the title, the author, the genre, and it's presented in aesthetically pleasing and attractive manner. So to get a good book cover for your category, it would be a good idea to look at the other books in your category and see if you can find a design that while it doesn't copy the other designs, nonetheless follows some of the same design rules. #2: Timing matters. Traditional publishing is largely based on three seasons: spring, summer, and fall. By building the release schedule this way, it offers reliability for booksellers and libraries and each season has a general theme that makes it easier to market new releases. For example, fall has a lot of prestige literary fiction titles while summer might focus more on beach reads and SATs study guides. Indie publishing isn't beholden to this type of thinking about scheduling book releases, but it's smart to learn from what has worked for traditional publishing over the last couple centuries. Book sales in the US are generally a little softer in January and the summer and peak around the winter gift giving season. Thrillers often get published in September and October so they can get the "spooky season" boost from people looking for Halloween adjacent reads. It makes sense to look at the rhythm of what has been working for bookselling in your genre and see if there's a time that is especially advantageous for you to put out your book where you're just starting out and don't have very much in the way of your own sales data yet. For myself, I found what indie authors really need to watch out for is holidays. Publishing a book the day before Christmas or the day after Christmas is not a good idea. One of the reasons I didn't rush to get Blade of Thieves out the last week of June is because a lot of people will be taking the last week of June off because it leads right into the 4th of July holiday, which is why Blade of Thieves came out after 4th of July. I'd say the weakest times in my experience for indie authors are generally on November, December (because of the late Christmas), and then August and September also tend to be fairly weak because that is back to school time, which is very often very expensive and a financial strain for many people, in addition to their time and energy being focused on things other than recreational reading. Also, I've been doing this long enough to say this with some authority is that presidential election years, especially in the run up to the election are always pretty weak times in 2012, 2016, 2020, and 2024, especially 2024. I did notice a dip in sales as we approached the election and the general intensity of the campaigning and the ads and everything picked up. I've come to realize that a significant portion of the reading public, especially in the United States, also overlaps with the very politically involved public. I mean, it's not a perfect Venn Diagram, but there is significant overlap. So as the election season heats up, you can expect to see a drop in sales. I honestly wonder if traditional publishing has that as well. I would look into that at some point. So I'd say for an indie author, be mindful of holidays and don't be alarmed if you see a sales dip before and during the holidays and it might be a good idea if you have a big release to wait until after the holiday to push it. Tip #3: If it's a product, make it a good one. Another thing that many authors reject is the notion that their book is a product to be sold and not just a piece of art. Publishing isn't shy about thinking of their books as products with units just like a can of beans on a shelf and when you're shipping hundreds of thousands of books across the world, the general process isn't all that different (with the possible exception that books are generally quite heavy). When you remove some of that emotional attachment to a book and think of it as a product, it becomes a little easier to work with. And what do I mean by that? It's much easier to tear a book apart in editing, change the cover, fix the blurb, and make ads by thinking of the book as a product that exists next to similar products instead of a special and unique masterpiece. If your book is a product, then make it a good one. Take the time to improve it and look at it from an outsider's perspective. Seek feedback, just like TradPub does through the use of advanced reader copies. Tip #4: Deadlines work. One thing traditionally published authors usually have that indie authors do not is a deadline. The TradPub book is set to be released on a specific date and missing the deadline is a pretty efficient way to get your publisher upset with you as a TradPub writer since that release date has likely been publicized and changing release dates could impact how your book sells against other books. The problem with not having a set deadline for finishing a book is that many indie authors fall prey to waiting for inspiration or letting themselves get into the habit of undisciplined work time. They let, as I often say, the perfect to be the enemy of the possible, or just as importantly, the finished. Some people need an external deadline and pressure from other people in order to work for any meaningful amount of time. It's best to know yourself and if you're the kind of person who needs some structure to work well, to find a way to put that structure and those deadlines into your work as a writer. You can try making deadlines and sharing them with someone else in a form of accountability buddy or making a set of rewards based on making your own deadlines. Plotting out your release schedule at the beginning of another year is a way of doing this. Tip #5: Paper books still matter. A surprising area of opportunity for TradPub has been print books. For some categories like children's books or cookbooks, ebooks have never been the driving force and the demand for physical copies over ebooks has remained fairly consistent. Some of the trend of readers wanting more print books started in the COVID era when people were spending entire days on Zoom meetings and staring at computer screens for work or school and needed a break from their screens in their leisure time. Bookstagram and BookTok have also driven this print trend. These influencers typically use physical books in their photos and videos and they are often arranged in various athletically pleasing ways. Publishers responded with a slew of special and exclusive print editions for this market and existing fans of the series. They often have sprayed edges or color illustrations and are so prized by collectors that some have the [sprayed edges] on the books facing out in their bookshelves or books on stands to display certain interior illustrations. Traditional publishing did not give up on print and neither should you as an indie author. Most of your income as an indie author is probably going to come from some form of ebooks, but print should not be overlooked. Some categories do better than others in the print format, but many readers will want the print version of a favorite book they have already read as an ebook or just prefer print as their preferred reading format. Fortunately, the days of having to buy a large amount of print books and keep them in your garage has passed for indie authors. Many companies, including Amazon, Ingram Spark, and Draft2Digital offer print on demand services for indie authors so you don't have to spend a large sum of money printing your own books. It's worth investigating how the print on demand format might work for you as an indie author. One thing I should also mention is that if you write nonfiction, it's also a very good idea to have a print edition because for certain kinds of nonfiction books, the reader will keep the nonfiction book and reference it again and again and keep it for years as opposed to a fiction book where the reader might read it once and be done with it and if it's not their favorite book, they might not need a print edition. My Linux Command Line Beginner's Guide is also available in print and is my overall bestselling print book because it's essentially a tutorial for learning the basics of the Linux command line and it makes sense therefore that people would want the physical copy as a quick reference when doing things in the Linux command line. In conclusion, there's no point in throwing out the centuries of experience that traditional publishers have in selling books. Although the publishing industry continues to change (and although I still think you're better off self-publishing than pursuing a TradPub deal), it's wise to look at things that are working there and adapt them to suit your needs (although once again, I still think you're better off self-publishing). 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 view on your podcasting platform of choice. Stay safe and stay healthy and we'll see you all next week.

Ready to branch out beyond The Dresden Files? Then it may be time to meet Kate Daniels.In today's spoiler-lite review, I'm diving into Magic Bites, the first novel in the acclaimed Kate Daniels series by Ilona Andrews. Set in an alternate Atlanta where waves of magic and technology constantly battle for dominance, this fast-paced urban fantasy introduces a world filled with mercenaries, vampires, necromancers, shapeshifters, and plenty of mystery.I'll discuss what makes this series such a favorite among urban fantasy fans, why I finally decided to pick it up after featuring it in my Top 10 Urban Fantasy Series of All Time, and the biggest reasons you may — or may not — want to add it to your own TBR. As always, this review is spoiler-lite, so whether you're already a fan or are considering starting the series for the first time, you're in the right place.Have you read Magic Bites? Where does the Kate Daniels series rank among your favorite urban fantasy series? Let me know your thoughts in the comments—but please keep it spoiler free for new readers!If you enjoy fantasy, science fiction, and horror reviews, rankings, discussions, and recommendations, be sure to subscribe and join us here at Fantasy for the Ages!A special thank you to all of our Patreon supporters! Your generosity helps make Fantasy for the Ages possible: patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges#Fantasy #UrbanFantasy #KateDaniels #MagicBites #IlonaAndrews #BookReview #FantasyBooks #BookTube #FantasyForTheAgesWant to purchase books/media mentioned in this episode?Magic Bites: https://t.ly/M9qQiWays to connect with us:Follow Jim/Father on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/13848336-jim-scriven Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Follow us on "X": @Fantasy4theAges Follow us on Blue Sky: @fantasy4theages.bsky.socialFollow us on Instagram: fantasy_for_the_ages Follow us on Mastodon: @FantasyForTheAges@nerdculture.de Email us: FantasyForTheAges@gmail.com Check out our merch: https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com/collections/fantasyfortheagesJim's Microphone: Blue Yeti https://tinyurl.com/3shpvhb4 Jim's Camera: Razer Kito Pro https://tinyurl.com/c873tc2n 0:00 - Opening1:43 - Book Details3:27 - Why Jim Read This5:33 - Spoiler-Lite Synopsis6:38 - Ten Reasons You May Love This Book10:21 - Four Reasons You May Not Care for It11:40 - Jim's Final Thoughts12:52 - Closing & Wrap-Up————————————————————————————Music and video elements licensed under Envato Elements:https://elements.envato.com/

McAnally's Pubcast - A Dresden Files PodcastWelcome to the very first McAnally's Dresden Files Quiz!Maggie has compiled the ultimate quiz on a;ll things Dresden for the first 7 books. The quiz only covers the books and does not include in any of the short stories or graphic novels.Part 1:Questions 1-96Want to play along? We have two versions of the quiz posted on our website: In order of the episode but you have to score yourself OR the quiz scored for you but it is out of order from the episode. Pick your poison!Find Us Elsewhere:Do you want to follow up with us for even more Dresden? We're all over the internet - you can email us at pubcast@freeflowrambling.com, or you can track us down at Facebook, Instagram, Discord, X (formerly known as Twitter), Reddit, our Dresden Files website, or our parent website. If you want hypnotic visuals with your podcast, you can find us at YouTube. Not enough? Why not show your support by clicking here and donating or joining us on our Patreon. Also, if you're in the market for some merch, you can click here. If you still aren't satisfied, click here and tell us all about it!

Send us Fan MailHannah and Laura are in the middle of Jim Butcher's Small Favor and they are (spoiler) loving this book so far. They are admittedly struggling to remember all the different plots and characters in this series (SO many) but dig that Harry Dresden pays his taxes. They also chat about Christina Lauren books, a science fiction novel that challenged Hannah, and the movie The Other Guys.*This episode contains SPOILERS for Small Favor by Jim Butcher. Spoiler section begins at: 33 min 17 secs. ***CW for the episode: discussions of mental illness, death, murder, violence, gang activity, guns, vampires, sex, body objectification, consentMedia Mentions:Small Favor by Jim Butcher The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren  The Summer Hikaru Died by Mokumokuren Flamecraft board gameA Gentle Rain board gameTaskmaster---YouTube Three Body Problem by Liu Cixin Mood Machine: The Rise of Spotify and the Cost of the Perfect Playlist by Liz Pelly The Honeymoon Crashers by Christina Lauren The Other Bennett Sister---BritBoxThe Other Guys---HBO Max Support the showBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com YouTube: @owwrpodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsBlueSky: @myyypod

Welcome to another lively installment of Women Petpreneurs Presents Book Club Presents Book Club! This week, co-hosts Sacheen Mobley, Mary Oquendo, and Denise Heroux dive deep into the world of Jim Butcher's Dresden Files series—a long-running favorite for both mystery and paranormal fans. Join us as Denise, new to this urban fantasy classic, shares her first impressions of Storm Front, while seasoned readers reminisce about their journeys through the ever-expanding saga. The conversation spans the challenges and delights of long book series, the nuances of character development (even when protagonists can be a bit insufferable), and the trials of adapting beloved stories to the screen. Whether you're a diehard Dresden fan or curious about starting your own reading adventure, this episode offers laughs, critiques, and plenty of bookish banter.

McAnally's Pubcast - A Dresden Files PodcastWe discuss Chapter 43 in which we examine the fallout of White Night. Harry catches up on sleep, Elaine fucks off, Marcone feigns indifference, and Thomas comes out.White Night Chapter 43 Summary:After resting from the fight, Harry visits Elaine and Ramirez in the hospital. Harry signs the petition to allow Marcone to sign the Unseelie Accords as a freeholding lord. Thomas finally talks to his brother about His new profession and means to feed.Find Us Elsewhere:Do you want to follow up with us for even more Dresden? We're all over the internet - you can email us at pubcast@freeflowrambling.com, or you can track us down at Facebook, Instagram, Discord, X (formerly known as Twitter), Reddit, our Dresden Files website, or our parent website. If you want hypnotic visuals with your podcast, you can find us at YouTube. Not enough? Why not show your support by clicking here and donating or joining us on our Patreon. Also, if you're in the market for some merch, you can click here. If you still aren't satisfied, click here and tell us all about it!

Send us Fan MailHannah and Laura are hilarious. No feedback necessary. They are also back to discussing Harry Dresden's antics. They cover the first third of Small Favor by Jim Butcher, discuss a book on endometriosis, and discuss their musical crushes. *This episode contains SPOILERS for Small Favor by Jim Butcher. Spoiler section begins at: 31 min 2 secs. ***CW for the episode: discussions of violence, danger, gore, blood, sex, death, vampires, werewolves, chronic illness, mental illness, abusive relationships, povertyMedia Mentions:Small Favor by Jim Butcher Fiction Fans podcastThe Summer Hikaru Died by Ajani Oloye Mokumokuren My Happy Marriage---Netflix (to The Doctor Will See You Now by Tamer Seckin A Fatal Ingredient by Paul Austin Ardoin The River Has Roots by Amal El-Mohtar Seven Brides for Seven Brothers Support the showBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com YouTube: @owwrpodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsBlueSky: @myyypod

McAnally's Pubcast - A Dresden Files PodcastWe discuss Chapter 41 & 42 in which Lash flips her script, Vitto and Cowl throw tantrums, and Harry and Lara eject themselves from the game for unsportsmanlike like conduct.White Night Chapter 41 Summary:Lash pleads for Harry to take up the coin in order to save them. She instead decides to give Harry the edge he needs to overcome Vittorio's attack.White Night Chapter 42 Summary:In a last act of desperation, Harry fuels his shield spell using a powerful kiss from Lara. They are catapulted out of the deeps. Lara and Harry agree on a settlement as a result of the White Court's actions.Find Us Elsewhere:Do you want to follow up with us for even more Dresden? We're all over the internet - you can email us at pubcast@freeflowrambling.com, or you can track us down at Facebook, Instagram, Discord, X (formerly known as Twitter), Reddit, our Dresden Files website, or our parent website. If you want hypnotic visuals with your podcast, you can find us at YouTube. Not enough? Why not show your support by clicking here and donating or joining us on our Patreon. Also, if you're in the market for some merch, you can click here. If you still aren't satisfied, click here and tell us all about it!

McAnally's Pubcast - A Dresden Files PodcastWe discuss Chapter 40 there are some serious Nevernever questions, and Jes has influenced Tansenn in shipping Marcone and Harry. Also Gandalf = Warden?White Night Chapter 40 Summary:Harry and his group extract the remaining members of House Raith. Almost everyone has escaped when Vittorio Malvora unleashes a debilitating emotional assault, paralyzing the last of the members of the escaping group.Find Us Elsewhere:Do you want to follow up with us for even more Dresden? We're all over the internet - you can email us at pubcast@freeflowrambling.com, or you can track us down at Facebook, Instagram, Discord, X (formerly known as Twitter), Reddit, our Dresden Files website, or our parent website. If you want hypnotic visuals with your podcast, you can find us at YouTube. Not enough? Why not show your support by clicking here and donating or joining us on our Patreon. Also, if you're in the market for some merch, you can click here. If you still aren't satisfied, click here and tell us all about it!

McAnally's Pubcast - A Dresden Files PodcastWe discuss Chapter 38 & 39 in which we spontaneously burst into song and there is much mayhem and chaos in Harry's lowly caveman existence. White Night Chapter 38 Summary:The duel begins. Madrigal is defeated but in a last ditch move, Vitto opens a passage to the Nevernever and summons an army of ghouls.White Night Chapter 39 Summary:Chaos erupts with the onslaught of ghouls. Harry opens up his own portal to the Nevernever and his contingency plan comes through. Find Us Elsewhere:Do you want to follow up with us for even more Dresden? We're all over the internet - you can email us at pubcast@freeflowrambling.com, or you can track us down at Facebook, Instagram, Discord, X (formerly known as Twitter), Reddit, our Dresden Files website, or our parent website. If you want hypnotic visuals with your podcast, you can find us at YouTube. Not enough? Why not show your support by clicking here and donating or joining us on our Patreon. Also, if you're in the market for some merch, you can click here. If you still aren't satisfied, click here and tell us all about it!

McAnally's Pubcast - A Dresden Files PodcastWe discuss Chapter 36 & 37 in which Harry frivolously uses his babbelfish and we mock him for being ridiculously careless about it.White Night Chapter 36 Summary:Harry and Ramirez enter into the deeps and wait for entrance. A much healthier Justine greets them and gives them additional information from Lara about the current state of the White Court's meetingWhite Night Chapter 37 Summary:Lord Raith allows the challenge from Harry and Ramirez, which is finally accepted by Madrigal and Vitto.Find Us Elsewhere:Do you want to follow up with us for even more Dresden? We're all over the internet - you can email us at pubcast@freeflowrambling.com, or you can track us down at Facebook, Instagram, Discord, X (formerly known as Twitter), Reddit, our Dresden Files website, or our parent website. If you want hypnotic visuals with your podcast, you can find us at YouTube. Not enough? Why not show your support by clicking here and donating or joining us on our Patreon. Also, if you're in the market for some merch, you can click here. If you still aren't satisfied, click here and tell us all about it!

What happens when a fandom addicted to The Dresden Files finally gets another hit of content? Jim Butcher drops Out Law — the brand-new Dresden Files novella (Book 18.5) — and Dresden fans everywhere immediately descend like magical raccoons looking for scraps. But is this novella just a fun distraction while we wait for the next BIG novel… or is it secretly much more important than it first appears?In this spoiler-lite review, Jim dives into:⚡ Harry Dresden's continued character growth⚡ The emotional and thematic depth of Out Law⚡ The novella's connection to Changes⚡ Why Dresden novellas often become MORE important later⚡ And whether this shorter story truly delivers for longtime fansAlong the way, we discuss:

McAnally's Pubcast - A Dresden Files PodcastWe discuss Chapter 34 & 35 in which Harry has (unusual) downtime, Tansenn diagrams Ramirez' outfit and accessories (see Patreon notes), and Harry and Ramirez hitch hike into a ride from a limo.White Night Chapter 34 Summary:Ramirez arrives to help Harry and they go over the plan for the White Court. Molly comes and pleads her case to be allowed to help Harry as well.White Night Chapter 35 Summary:Harry, Ramirez, Molly and Mouse make it to Château Raith. Molly and Mouse wait outside the gate while Harry and Ramirez are greeted by Lara Raith.Find Us Elsewhere:Do you want to follow up with us for even more Dresden? We're all over the internet - you can email us at pubcast@freeflowrambling.com, or you can track us down at Facebook, Instagram, Discord, X (formerly known as Twitter), Reddit, our Dresden Files website, or our parent website. If you want hypnotic visuals with your podcast, you can find us at YouTube. Not enough? Why not show your support by clicking here and donating or joining us on our Patreon. Also, if you're in the market for some merch, you can click here. If you still aren't satisfied, click here and tell us all about it!

Jim Lee's Wild C.A.T.S. comes oh so covertly to TADPOG shores courtesty of The Randomizer (All Hail!). We discuss a lot of books, from the new Dungeon Crawler Carl, to the Dresden Files, to Hearts in Atlantis and more. We discuss a few movies, try a lot of chips and candy (LISTEN TO US CHEW, … Continue reading → The post Ep. 870 – Jim Lee's Wild C.A.T.S. (Covert Action Teams) (SNES) appeared first on TADPOG: Tyler and Dave Play Old Games.

McAnally's Pubcast - A Dresden Files PodcastHere we discuss Chapter 32 & 33 in which Harry is called out for being on the moody side and he deflects this towards his shadowy mind palace guest.White Night Chapter 32 Summary:Murphy has a talk with Harry about his recent outbursts and the responsibility he needs to take for them. Marcone contacts Harry about his unpredictable plan, which he and now Murphy are on board with.White Night Chapter 33 Summary:Harry has a conversation with Lash that she isn't the same Shadow she was and that she, like Molly, can make a choice to live a different life.Find Us Elsewhere:Do you want to follow up with us for even more Dresden? We're all over the internet - you can email us at pubcast@freeflowrambling.com, or you can track us down at Facebook, Instagram, Discord, X (formerly known as Twitter), Reddit, our Dresden Files website, or our parent website. If you want hypnotic visuals with your podcast, you can find us at YouTube. Not enough? Why not show your support by clicking here and donating or joining us on our Patreon. Also, if you're in the market for some merch, you can click here. If you still aren't satisfied, click here and tell us all about it!

Tread Perilously's fantasy month continues with an episode of The Dresden Files called "Walls." When Harry Dresden witnesses the death of a potential client, he uncovers a trio of frat brothers who have learned a way to do short-range teleportation via a magic relic. They immediately use it to commit crimes. But considering the killer Harry glimpsed may in fact be the spirit contained in the object, are the three bros as much victims as perpetrators? Will Harry stop them in time to save their lives or will a long-dead thief steal it all away? Finally, it has happened: Erik and Justin discuss The Dresden Files. The pair mention the pedigree of the show and their admiration for episode writers Robert Hewitt Wolfe and Hans Beimler.  They also geek about co-star Terrance Mann. Justin reveals a shocking fact about his connection to the series. A surprising amount of books are recommended. The Chicago part of Toronto never leads to a Geography Corner, but it does mean pizza. Erik gives high marks to Valerie Cruz's amazing hair in the episode. Star Paul Blackthorne also proves to be a great lead. A surprise casting idea for Darkseid emerges. The invention of urban fantasy becomes a key topic and the cast of The Fantastic Four: First Steps gets appraised.

Sumario: 00:00:00 Introducción.00:19:31 Noticias.00:57:08 El juego de la semana: City Hunter (PC, Playstation 5 y Nintendo Switch).01:23:30 La hora de las letras: The Dresden Files.01:52:54 Despedida. Descarga el programa https://www.portalgameover.com/2026/05/10/game-over-848-temporada-26-city-hunter

McAnally's Pubcast - A Dresden Files PodcastHere we discuss Chapter 31 in which Mouse learns to fly and gets a hearty meal as reward, Molly loses her lunch and Elaine redecorates Hotel walls. White Night Chapter 31 Summary:Harry is able to psychically warn Elaine just in time, while the Skavis is making its move on her. Elaine is able to defend herself and the Skavis is subdued by the rest of the group.Find Us Elsewhere:Do you want to follow up with us for even more Dresden? We're all over the internet - you can email us at pubcast@freeflowrambling.com, or you can track us down at Facebook, Instagram, Discord, X (formerly known as Twitter), Reddit, our Dresden Files website, or our parent website. If you want hypnotic visuals with your podcast, you can find us at YouTube. Not enough? Why not show your support by clicking here and donating or joining us on our Patreon. Also, if you're in the market for some merch, you can click here. If you still aren't satisfied, click here and tell us all about it!

McAnally's Pubcast - A Dresden Files PodcastHere we discuss Chapter 29 & 30 in which the Green Eyed Gangster Gloats, we all sing the Facts of Life, Ramirez is into musicals and Harry is heavy handed.White Night Chapter 29 Summary:Harry and Helen talk alone together. Helen agrees to a soul gaze with Harry when she realizes that Anna was killed. It is enough for Harry to believe she didn't set up the Ordo and realize that Priscilla is the culprit.White Night Chapter 30 Summary:Harry discovers Molly hiding in the back seat of the Beetle and gives her a heavy handed lesson. They leave for the Hotel as Harry explains to Murphy about his theories on what he thinks are White Court power plays happening.Find Us Elsewhere:Do you want to follow up with us for even more Dresden? We're all over the internet - you can email us at pubcast@freeflowrambling.com, or you can track us down at Facebook, Instagram, Discord, X (formerly known as Twitter), Reddit, our Dresden Files website, or our parent website. If you want hypnotic visuals with your podcast, you can find us at YouTube. Not enough? Why not show your support by clicking here and donating or joining us on our Patreon. Also, if you're in the market for some merch, you can click here. If you still aren't satisfied, click here and tell us all about it!

Jim Butcher, author of the Dresden Files, Codex Alera, and the Cinder Spires, joins us live on Story Craft Cafe to talk about the hardest moment in any series. The "All Is Lost" beat. The point where everything your protagonist has built comes apart, right before the climax. We're asking Jim how he lands this beat across a long-running series (one that started over 20 years ago and is still going). How does "All Is Lost" work in book 4 vs. book 14? When do you hold back, and when do you scorch the earth? And how do you keep raising the stakes without breaking the story you've built? Grab coffee. Bring your craft questions. This is a live recording of the Story Craft Cafe podcast. WHAT WE'LL COVER -What the "All Is Lost" moment is, and why you can't skip it -How to build to it in a single novel vs. across a full series -Jim's approach to plotting the Dresden Files across 17+ books -How to raise series stakes without breaking the story you've built -Writing from deep inside a long-running world GUEST BIO Jim Butcher is the author of the Dresden Files, the Codex Alera, and a new steampunk series, the Cinder Spires. His resume includes a laundry list of skills which were useful a couple of centuries ago, and he plays guitar quite badly. An avid gamer, he plays tabletop games in varying systems, a variety of video games on PC and console, and LARPs whenever he can make time for it. Jim currently resides mostly inside his own head, but his head can generally be found in the mountains outside Denver, Colorado. Jim goes by the moniker Longshot in a number of online locales. He came by this name in the early 1990's when he decided he would become a published author. Usually only 3 in 1000 who make such an attempt actually manage to become published; of those, only 1 in 10 make enough money to call it a living. The sale of a second series was the breakthrough that let him beat the long odds against attaining a career as a novelist. All the same, he refuses to change his nickname. ABOUT STORY CRAFT CAFE Story Craft Cafe is Dabble's podcast for writers who take their craft seriously and their vibes casually. We bring in working authors, editors, and industry pros to get into the stuff that makes stories work. Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. ABOUT DABBLE WRITER Dabble is novel-writing software built by writers, for writers. Outline, draft, revise, and track your whole story in one place. Perfect for series writers juggling multiple books, timelines, and character arcs. Try it free for 14 days: https://www.dabblewriter.com/ FOLLOW ALONG Subscribe to this channel for more author interviews and live craft conversations.

Out Law is out soon! Tune in for our no spoiler review, plus a breakdown of what we know about the upcoming Dresden Files books.Next Up: Episode 400!Check us out on YouTube:https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcast Chat with us more and support in the links belowhttps://www.fantologybooks.comhttps://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbGhttps://www.patreon.com/fantology_bookshttp://www.audibletrial.com/Fantologyhttps://www.redbubble.com/people/fantology/shopMusic Credit: Nathan Towns, see more at https://nathantownscomposer.com/

McAnally's Pubcast - A Dresden Files PodcastHere we discuss Chapter 27 & 28 in which Harry gets coming out gifts, and joins a fancy health club.White Night Chapter 27 Summary:Abby and Priscilla recount Helen's last involvement and they figure out that Helen is a shill working for the enemy. Murphy meets up with the group as they start to make their move and informs Harry that Jessica Blanche has ties to Gentleman Johnny Marcone.White Night Chapter 28 Summary:Harry and Murphy get to the new Velvet Room and are given the royal treatment. Marcone meets with them personally and introduces them to his manager Ms Demeter.Find Us Elsewhere:Do you want to follow up with us for even more Dresden? We're all over the internet - you can email us at pubcast@freeflowrambling.com, or you can track us down at Facebook, Instagram, Discord, X (formerly known as Twitter), Reddit, our Dresden Files website, or our parent website. If you want hypnotic visuals with your podcast, you can find us at YouTube. Not enough? Why not show your support by clicking here and donating or joining us on our Patreon. Also, if you're in the market for some merch, you can click here. If you still aren't satisfied, click here and tell us all about it!

Send us Fan MailHannah and Laura are closing the case on the Dublin Murder Squad series by Tana French. They share some final thoughts on the series as a whole, talk about some of the more challenging moments depicted in the books, and do their best to decide which of the characters were their favorites to read about. Hannah and Laura also reflect on previous seasons of OWWR pod and throw out some ideas for potential book series to cover in the future.**This episode contains SPOILERS for all books in Tana French's Dublin Murder Squad series. ***CW for the episode: discussions of murder, blood, violence, police, detectives, sexual assault, familial trauma, poverty, sexism, racismMedia Mentions:In the Woods by Tana FrenchThe Likeness by Tana FrenchFaithful Place by Tana FrenchBroken Harbor by Tana FrenchThe Secret Place by Tana FrenchThe Trespasser by Tana FrenchThe Heavenly Sword by Alice PoonThe Dresden Files by Jim ButcherImagine a Friend by David QuantickSupport the showBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com YouTube: @owwrpodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsBlueSky: @myyypod

McAnally's Pubcast - A Dresden Files PodcastHere we discuss Chapters 24-26 in which Elaine get a little handsy in the name of healing, we curse at a character death and the Ordo is scattered about.White Night Chapter 24 Summary:Elaine helps Harry to heal and recover at a hotel after the attack. Thomas gives Harry just enough information to guess who all is involved. After losing contact with the Ordo, Harry and Elaine find Anna Ash has been killed.White Night Chapter 25 Summary:Harry and Elaine investigate the hotel room and search for Anna's contact list to try to call the members of the Ordo.White Night Chapter 26 Summary:Elaine and Harry find Abby, Priscilla and Mouse. Harry lets them know that Olivia is safe but Anna has been killed. The two women realize that Helen leaving suspiciously may actually be more nefarious.Find Us Elsewhere:Do you want to follow up with us for even more Dresden? We're all over the internet - you can email us at pubcast@freeflowrambling.com, or you can track us down at Facebook, Instagram, Discord, X (formerly known as Twitter), Reddit, our Dresden Files website, or our parent website. If you want hypnotic visuals with your podcast, you can find us at YouTube. Not enough? Why not show your support by clicking here and donating or joining us on our Patreon. Also, if you're in the market for some merch, you can click here. If you still aren't satisfied, click here and tell us all about it!

McAnally's Pubcast - A Dresden Files PodcastWe discuss Chapter 23 where Harry performs his rendition of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, performs sus' party tricks and Buddy Jesus goes to the B sides.White Night Chapter 23 Summary:Harry recalls his brutal retaliation on the ghouls at Camp Kaboom. When he regains his senses Thomas and Elaine pull him from the water and the group makes their escape.Find Us Elsewhere:Do you want to follow up with us for even more Dresden? We're all over the internet - you can email us at pubcast@freeflowrambling.com, or you can track us down at Facebook, Instagram, Discord, X (formerly known as Twitter), Reddit, our Dresden Files website, or our parent website. If you want hypnotic visuals with your podcast, you can find us at YouTube. Not enough? Why not show your support by clicking here and donating or joining us on our Patreon. Also, if you're in the market for some merch, you can click here. If you still aren't satisfied, click here and tell us all about it!

In this very special issue we are once again live from my absolute favorite convention Penguicon.  This year OND was specifically invited back to bring our shenanigans by Con Chair Heather Williams so it was only fitting that we brought her to the microphone for the show.  We were also joined by two very special Guests of Honor, acclaimed author of the Dresden Files and the Codex Alera Jim Butcher and author of the Honor Harrington series and other numerous works David Weber.  We pour one out for meme legend Chuck Norris, share stories about things we found in old book stores, and talk about being nerd parents.

McAnally's Pubcast - A Dresden Files PodcastWe discuss Chapter 21 & 22 where we discuss logical magic vs regular magic, Harry tells Thomas not to be a dick, and Happy Ostara! (Easter for the plebs/muggles) White Night Chapter 21 Summary:The Ghouls begin their attack as Harry, Elaine and Thomas defend themselves. In a quick thinking move, Harry freezes their section of the water to allow for an escape.White Night Chapter 22 Summary:Harry recounts the ambush at Camp Kaboom in New Mexico.Find Us Elsewhere:Do you want to follow up with us for even more Dresden? We're all over the internet - you can email us at pubcast@freeflowrambling.com, or you can track us down at Facebook, Instagram, Discord, X (formerly known as Twitter), Reddit, our Dresden Files website, or our parent website. If you want hypnotic visuals with your podcast, you can find us at YouTube. Not enough? Why not show your support by clicking here and donating or joining us on our Patreon. Also, if you're in the market for some merch, you can click here. If you still aren't satisfied, click here and tell us all about it!

D-Force forces its D directly onto our show, courtesy of The Randomizer. We are blessed by the presence of Bubba Drewski to help us talk about different kinds of sugar, what Larry David is doing, discuss Ian’s journey into The Dresden Files, Tyler’s journey into He Who Fights With Monsters, Dave’s journey in Project Hail … Continue reading → The post Ep. 863 – D-Force appeared first on TADPOG: Tyler and Dave Play Old Games.

McAnally's Pubcast - A Dresden Files PodcastWe discuss Chapter 19 & 20 in which Harry realizes other people don't bottle their emotions, and Thomas is pretty close to being a faerie with his word.White Night Chapter 19 Summary:Harry and Elaine have an open conversation in which Harry recognizes the level of Elaine's trauma from their past and opens up that he knows the man in the photo.White Night Chapter 20 Summary:Harry and Elaine make their way to Burnham Harbor using a tracking spell to find Thomas. Not only do they find Thomas, but several missing women in his custody, just in time to be ambushed by a small army of Ghouls.Find Us Elsewhere:Do you want to follow up with us for even more Dresden? We're all over the internet - you can email us at pubcast@freeflowrambling.com, or you can track us down at Facebook, Instagram, Discord, X (formerly known as Twitter), Reddit, our Dresden Files website, or our parent website. If you want hypnotic visuals with your podcast, you can find us at YouTube. Not enough? Why not show your support by clicking here and donating or joining us on our Patreon. Also, if you're in the market for some merch, you can click here. If you still aren't satisfied, click here and tell us all about it!

McAnally's Pubcast - A Dresden Files PodcastWe discuss Chapter 17 & 18 where Harry plays dummy and Molly catches on, and Tansenn is influenced by Jes and annoyed that Elaine is Harry's copy cat.White Night Chapter 17 Summary:Harry calls on Ramirez to find out what he knows about the current situation with The White Court and Elaine. Harry explains to Molly about his own past with being under the Doom of Damocles.White Night Chapter 18 Summary:Harry goes to the Hotel where Elaine and the Ordo are held up at and confronts Hellen Beckitt. Elaine explains to Harry another member was taken and shows him a picture of the man responsible - Thomas.Find Us Elsewhere:Do you want to follow up with us for even more Dresden? We're all over the internet - you can email us at pubcast@freeflowrambling.com, or you can track us down at Facebook, Instagram, Discord, X (formerly known as Twitter), Reddit, our Dresden Files website, or our parent website. If you want hypnotic visuals with your podcast, you can find us at YouTube. Not enough? Why not show your support by clicking here and donating or joining us on our Patreon. Also, if you're in the market for some merch, you can click here. If you still aren't satisfied, click here and tell us all about it!

Cultists, we've been inspired by the release of The Bride! this month to put Frank Roddam's film of the same name on the Exam Table. Taking 1935's Bride Of Frankenstein as a jumping off point and bringing back several actors from Roddam's Cult Classic, Quadrophenia. The film reimagines The Monster and The Bride as star-crossed lovers to mixed results. Please join us for the Dissection.   Dissection Topic https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088851/?ref_=ext_shr  https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B01BPT236S/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r  https://gruv.com/products/the-bride-blu-ray-_1986507142  Unholy Sacrament  No Gods No Masters - Pale Lager, Wayfinder Beer & Stigbergets Bryggeri https://untp.beer/7nXpJ  Dark Tidings  A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27497448/?ref_=ext_shr  Watch A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms | HBO Max https://www.hbomax.com/shows/knight-of-the-seven-kingdoms/3507a932-eace-46ea-bfe1-638ae819fa12  Sting pays Police bandmates £600,000 in royaltieshttps://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn42lp1135vo  Vault Of Darkness  Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire https://gregorymaguire.com/publication/519/  Dresden Files book 18: Twelve Months  By Jim Butcher https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/645506/twelve-months-by-jim-butcher/ #thebridemovie, #thebride, #thebrideoffrankenstein, #brideoffrankenstein, #frankroddam, #quadrophenia, #sting, #jenniferbeals, #clancybrown, #davidrappaport, #anthonyhiggins, #careyelwes, #alexeisayle, #phildaniels, #baronfrankenstein, #frankensteinmonster, #classicmonsters, #shehateme, #themonsterdemandsamate, #gothichorror,

McAnally's Pubcast - A Dresden Files PodcastWe discuss Chapter 15 & 16 where Harry is psychically headbutted back to the basement, Little Chicago gets a dent, and Murph too privately dicks.White Night Chapter 15 Summary:Harry follows Grey Cloak to his hideaway and it is revealed he is in league with Cowl.White Night Chapter 16 Summary:Harry recovers from the psychic attack by Cowl. Murphy comes by and they share information on what they've found out.Find Us Elsewhere:Do you want to follow up with us for even more Dresden? We're all over the internet - you can email us at pubcast@freeflowrambling.com, or you can track us down at Facebook, Instagram, Discord, X (formerly known as Twitter), Reddit, our Dresden Files website, or our parent website. If you want hypnotic visuals with your podcast, you can find us at YouTube. Not enough? Why not show your support by clicking here and donating or joining us on our Patreon. Also, if you're in the market for some merch, you can click here. If you still aren't satisfied, click here and tell us all about it!

McAnally's Pubcast - A Dresden Files PodcastHere we discuss Chapter 14 in which Harry becomes a magical fly on the wall of Little Chicago and we put on a play!White Night Chapter 14 Summary:Harry fires up Little Chicago and tracks Grey Cloak to get more information.Find Us Elsewhere:Do you want to follow up with us for even more Dresden? We're all over the internet - you can email us at pubcast@freeflowrambling.com, or you can track us down at Facebook, Instagram, Discord, X (formerly known as Twitter), Reddit, our Dresden Files website, or our parent website. If you want hypnotic visuals with your podcast, you can find us at YouTube. Not enough? Why not show your support by clicking here and donating or joining us on our Patreon. Also, if you're in the market for some merch, you can click here. If you still aren't satisfied, click here and tell us all about it!

Rob, Michael, and Pax wrap up this month's lounge with talk about new Dresden Files, what makes something a "classic," movies that make us cry, High Noon, Part II: The Return of Will Kane, Wuthering Heights (2026), and judging art "objectively."

McAnally's Pubcast - A Dresden Files PodcastHere Maggie and Jes are at it again discussing Chapter 12 and 13 because we recorded two episodes in one day while Tansenn was a sad sack of potatoes.White Night Chapter 12 Summary:Mouse uses his Temple Dog bark to awaken the residents of Anna's apartment. Harry and Elaine help evacuate the building.White Night Chapter 13 Summary:Harry uses his intellect to tail after Grey Cloak. He obtains a chip of paint from the man's car to use for later.Find Us Elsewhere:Do you want to follow up with us for even more Dresden? We're all over the internet - you can email us at pubcast@freeflowrambling.com, or you can track us down at Facebook, Instagram, Discord, X (formerly known as Twitter), Reddit, our Dresden Files website, or our parent website. If you want hypnotic visuals with your podcast, you can find us at YouTube. Not enough? Why not show your support by clicking here and donating or joining us on our Patreon. Also, if you're in the market for some merch, you can click here. If you still aren't satisfied, click here and tell us all about it!

McAnally's Pubcast - A Dresden Files PodcastHere Maggie and Jes discuss Chapter 9, 10 and 11 with wild abandon! Of all people to provide structure, Tansenn is an odd choice...White Night Chapter 9 Summary:Harry and Lasciel go over Thomas' War Room and a hidden occupant at the Ordo Lebe's meeting.White Night Chapter 10 Summary:Harry goes back to Anna Ash's apartment. Harry disables the ward and enters the place in fear for the woman's life and apprehends another Private Investigator.White Night Chapter 11 Summary:Harry and Elaine share information on the killings just before they figure out the building is on fire.Find Us Elsewhere:Do you want to follow up with us for even more Dresden? We're all over the internet - you can email us at pubcast@freeflowrambling.com, or you can track us down at Facebook, Instagram, Discord, X (formerly known as Twitter), Reddit, our Dresden Files website, or our parent website. If you want hypnotic visuals with your podcast, you can find us at YouTube. Not enough? Why not show your support by clicking here and donating or joining us on our Patreon. Also, if you're in the market for some merch, you can click here. If you still aren't satisfied, click here and tell us all about it!

This week we talk about Bad Fandoms, Rollerball, Geek Shock Houses, The Dresden Files, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, The Wrecking Crew, Deep Rock Galactic Survivor, Send Help, No Other Choice, Superpotty, Ghost of Yotei, The Rip, Bring Her Back, Casablanca, Dracula, dumpster diving for tech, and more. So, paint your stall, it's time for a GeekShock!

As Christians, we don't have to be afraid of books that don't match our faith.But sometimes? It's really nice to read stories we can enjoy without compromise.After the huge response to my recent episode on SFF Books That Don't Hate Christianity, you all flooded the comments with recommendations. So today I'm back with FIVE ranked sections of Christian-friendly fantasy and sci-fi — from lesser-known gems to major Christian SFF staples, to surprising TBR discoveries… and even a few big-name titles I'm honestly embarrassed I didn't mention last time.From The Wingfeather Saga and Ted Dekker's Circle Series, to A Canticle for Leibowitz, The Holy War, The Dresden Files, and many more — this list spans centuries, genres, and styles.Whether you're looking for explicitly Christian fiction or stories that simply take faith, morality, and redemption seriously, there's something here for you.We love all kinds of SFF here at Fantasy for the Ages. But today's episode is about the ones where you don't have to tilt your head at 30% to find the beauty.

Professor Biggs has an eldritch adventure. We also talk about Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, a new Barry's Steamer, Wonder-Man, Dresden Files, Cthulhu in a Castle, Game Theatre, DnD, Deep Rock Galactic Survivor, Star Wars Outlaws, John Jakes, The Smashing Machine, Catan, Planet of the Apes, He-Man, Forsaken House, Moon Hotel, in game currency goes to court, Darkman, and The Simpsons 800th episode. So grab your tweed, it's time for a GeekShock!

In anticipation of the newest entry in The Dresden Files series (which will be out by the time this episode drops), we're diving headfirst into Jim Butcher's beloved urban fantasy world. From wizard-for-hire Harry Dresden and his ever-growing list of supernatural problems to the blend of noir detective vibes, magic, monsters, and heart, we discuss what makes this long-running book series such a fandom staple—and why now is the perfect time to jump in (or jump back in). Plus some fandom news, quite a bit of feedback, and a bit of a side-tangent so Rachel can give a quick review of her recent seeing of MJ The Musical. Our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/FiveishFangirls #FiveishFam   TIME STAMPS 00:00:13 Intro 00:01:59 News 00:11:16 Feedback 00:45:52 The Dresden Files 02:29:48 Closing Thoughts 02:32:58 Outro Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.     

What happens when an average guy suddenly inherits a global villain empire?Not metaphorically.Not “my boss is evil.”Actual secret lairs, corporate espionage, assassination attempts… and sentient cats who absolutely know more than they're telling.Today, I'm giving a spoiler-lite review of Starter Villain, a fast, hilarious, and surprisingly sharp novel from John Scalzi that blends spy-craft, corporate satire, and absurdist humor into one wildly entertaining package.In this episode, I cover:• Why the premise works far better than it has any right to• How Scalzi turns villainy into a workplace comedy• Why the cats are a genuine highlight (and mildly terrifying)• What kind of reader will love this book—and who might not• Why this was the perfect read right before the new Dresden Files novel droppedI was laughing out loud again and again, and this one instantly pushed more Scalzi books higher up my TBR.Have you read Starter Villain yet?Are you team “Never Trust the Cats”?Let me know your thoughts in the comments!

Stacey & Ralph chat with Jim Butcher, the powerhouse author of series like THE DRESDEN FILES, THE CODEX ALERA, and THE CINDER SPIRES. Jim talks about TWELVE MONTHS, the latest Harry Dresden adventure!

1:57:03 – Frank in New Jersey, plus the Other Side. Topics include: Original pinball art auction, Mondo Freako, new Dresden Files book Twelve Months, Dungeon Crawler Carl, The Book of the New Sun, Weird Little Highway 6, Tape Land 191 – Fuzzy Daupner at The Saint (Asbury Park, NJ, 2/15/01), The Exit Ramp, Apple Music, YouTube Music, […]

1:57:03 – Frank in New Jersey, plus the Other Side. Topics include: Original pinball art auction, Mondo Freako, new Dresden Files book Twelve Months, Dungeon Crawler Carl, The Book of the New Sun, Weird Little Highway 6, Tape Land 191 – Fuzzy Daupner at The Saint (Asbury Park, NJ, 2/15/01), The Exit Ramp, Apple Music, YouTube Music, […]