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Author DAVID R. SLAYTON returns to Vox Vomitus with his newest fantasy, ROGUE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, the first installment in the LIBERTY HOUSE series, which draws from his earlier amazing Adam Binder Series. “David R. Slayton is a master of tightly plotted, can't-stop-reading fantasy.” — “Barbara Ann Wright, award-winning, Lambda-nominated author” “David's stories are at once relatable and otherworldly. Allowing an exploration of self and circumstance with the distance of imagination.” — “Chris and Bronwyn, Thirsty on Toon podcast” “Fun, witty, at times dark, but always hopeful, David's writing opens the door to a world where LGBTQ+ characters get to be the heroes who will need to overcome family trauma if they're going to save the world.” — “James Persichetti, author of A Tale of Two Knights” “Rough and tumble urban fantasy honed with eldritch grace.” — “S. W. Sondheimer “ About ROGUE COMMUNITY COLLEGE: Isaac Frost is an assassin. Raised in the Graveyard of the cruel and mysterious Undertaker, he has mastered the deadly art of the knife and the skill of survival, together with scores of others just like him—young men taken from their families to become the most infamous killers throughout the realms of elves and humans. But Isaac is unique: a single drop of another's blood can confer upon him the knowledge and power of friend and foe alike. After crossing paths with the elf queen Argent, Isaac is sent to a strange magical school for wayward practitioners in the hopes that he can learn where he—and his unusual talent—fit in the world. Isaac is charmed by the school's chaotic nature and finds himself unexpectedly drawn to Vran, a Sea Elf haunted by secret knowledge. But Vran isn't the only one with secrets, and Isaac's arrival is no accident. The Undertaker has charged him with infiltrating the school for the purpose of destroying it utterly, and his future rests on completing his mission—before the Undertaker takes matters into his own hands. Two time Colorado Book Award finalist David R. Slayton (He/Him) grew up outside of Guthrie, Oklahoma, where finding fantasy novels was pretty challenging and finding fantasy novels with diverse characters was downright impossible. In 2015, David founded Trick or Read, an annual initiative to give out books along with candy to children on Halloween as well as uplift lesser-known authors or those from marginalized backgrounds. A lifelong Dungeon Master, video gamer, and sci-fi/fantasy/comic book fan, David has degrees in History and English from Metropolitan State University in Denver. He'll happily talk your ear off about anything from Ancient Greece to Star Trek. VOX VOMITUS: Sometimes, it's not what goes right in the writing process, it's what goes horribly wrong. Host Jennifer Anne Gordon, award-winning gothic horror novelist and Co-Host Allison Martine, award-winning contemporary romance and speculative fiction novelist have taken on the top and emerging new authors of the day, including Josh Malerman (BIRDBOX, PEARL), Paul Tremblay (THE PALLBEARERS CLUB, SURVIVOR SONG), May Cobb (MY SUMMER DARLINGS, THE HUNTING WIVES), Amanda Jayatissa (MY SWEET GIRL), Carol Goodman (THE STRANGER BEHIND YOU), Meghan Collins (THE FAMILY PLOT), and dozens more in the last year alone. Pantsers, plotters, and those in between have talked everything from the “vomit draft” to the publishing process, dream-cast movies that are already getting made, and celebrated wins as the author-guests continue to shine all over the globe. www.jenniferannegordon.com www.afictionalhubbard.com https://www.facebook.com/VoxVomituspodcast https://twitter.com/VoxVomitus #voxvomitus #voxvomituspodcast #authorswhopodcast #authors #authorlife #authorsoninstagram #authorsinterviewingauthors #livevideopodcast #livepodcast #bookstagram #liveauthorinterview #voxvomituslivevideopodcast #Jennifergordon --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/voxvomitus/support
Comic Reviews: DC DC Pride: A Celebration of Rachel Pollack by Joe Corallo, Rye Hickman My Adventures With Superman 1 by Josie Campbell, Pablo Collar, Nick Filardi Marvel Ultimates 1 by Deniz Camp, Juan Frigeri, Federico Blee Wolverine: Blood Hunt 1 by Tom Waltz, Juan Jose Ryp, Guru-eFX X-Men 35/700 by Gerry Duggan, Al Ewing, Kieron Gillen, Joshua Cassara, Phil Noto, Lucas Werneck, Leinil Francis Yu, Walter Simonson, Mark Brooks, John Romita Jr., Scott Hanna, Jerome Opena, Luciana Vecchio, Stefano Caselli, Sara Pichelli, Romulo Fajardo Jr., David Curiel, Laura Martin, Sonia Oback, Marcio Menyz, Matt Hollingsworth, Matthew Wilson; Chris Claremont, Salvador Larroca, Guru eFX; Jed MacKay, Gail Simone, Javier Garron, Morry Hollowell Marvel Unlimited Infinity Paws 10 by Jason Loo, Nao Fuji X-Men: From the Ashes Dark Horse Beyond the Pale 1 by Christopher Emgard, Tomas Aira Canto: A Place Like Home 1 by David Booher, Drew Zucker, Vittorio Astone Image Falling in Love on the Path to Hell 1 by Gerry Duggan, Garry Brown, Chris O'Halloran Precious Metal 1 by Darcy Van Poelgeest, Ian Bertram, Matt Hollingsworth Scarlett 1 by Kelly Thompson, Marco Ferrari, Lee Loughridge IDW Godzilla Rivals: Mothra vs. Hedorah 1 by Josh Trujillo, Josh Cornillon Monster High Pride 2024 by Hannah Templer, Siobhan Keenan TMNT Alpha by Jason Aaron, Chris Burnham, Brian Reber; Tom Waltz, Gavin Smith, Ronda Pattison Boom Profane 1 by Peter Milligan, Raul Fernandez, Giada Marchisio Dynamite Vampirella: Dark Reflections 1 by Tom Sniegoski, Jeannine Acheson, Daniel Maine Oni Cult of the Lamb 1 by Alex Paknadel, Troy Little, Nick Filardi Mad Cave Mammoth 1 by Paul Tobin, Arjuna Susini, Pippa Bowland OGN Countdown The New Girl by Cassandra Calin Robot Dreams by Sara Varon Griz Grobus and the Tale of Azkon's Heart by Simon Roy, Jess Pollard, Sergey Nazarov Barda by Ngozi Ukazu Tristan and Lancelot: A Tale of Two Knights by James Persichetti, L.S. Biehler Sink or Swim by Veronica Agarwal, Lee Durfey-Lavoie Deep Dark by Molly Knox Ostertag Additional Reviews: Fallout s1, Acolyte eps 1 and 2, Doctor Who, My Adventures With Superman 2.4, X-Factor by Peter David Omnibus vol 2, Hailey's On It s1 News: Avengers Assemble by Steve Orlando, new Hunger Games book and movie, Exorcism at 1600 Penn, Evangeline Lilly retiring from acting, Netflix animation announcements, Omninews, Jeph Loeb Last Halloween artists announced, Autumn Kingdom by Bunn and Mitten Trailers: Alien Romulus, Wallace and Gromit Comics Countdown (05 June 2024): 1. Love Everlasting 15 by Tom King, Elsa Charretier, Matt Hollingsworth 2. Batman 148 by Chip Zdarsky, Jorge Jimenez, Tomeu Morey 3. Duck and Cover 4 by Scott Snyder, Rafael Albuquerque 4. Ultimates 1 by Deniz Camp, Juan Frigeri, Federico Blee 5. TMNT Alpha by Jason Aaron, Chris Burnham, Brian Reber; Tom Waltz, Gavin Smith, Ronda Pattison 6. Boy Wonder 2 by Juni Ba, Chris O'Halloran 7. Falling in Love on the Path to Hell 1 by Gerry Duggan, Garry Brown, Chris O'Halloran 8. Space Ghost 2 by David Pepose, Jonathan Lau, Andrew Dalhouse 9. Poison Ivy 23 by G. Willow Wilson, Haining, Arif Prianto 10. Birds of Prey 10 by Kely Thompson, Robbi Rodriguez, Gavin Guidry, Jordie Bellaire
This week our good friend, James Persichetti, joined us to help send off the show and tell us about TRISTAN AND LANCELOT: A TALE OF TWO KNIGHTS by James Persichetti and L. S. Biehler. Find out more about James at http://losthateditorial.com. Mentioned in this episode: The Tattered Cover Harper Collins Neil Gaiman LORE OLYMPUS by Rachel Smythe HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN by J. K. Rowling Tested with Adam Savage
James is a writer, freelance developmental editor, and teacher for writing craft workshops. His debut, The Sapling's Curse, is a gay romance Arthurian legends graphic novel, illustrated by LB, and will publish in 2023 with HMH. James' short fiction appears in the Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers 2020 Anthology WILD. When not writing, he enjoys dabbling in foreign languages, including Italian and Japanese. He can be found on Twitter @JPPersichetti. Intro music by Moby Outro by Dan-o-Songs
This week comic artist Jamie Noguchi joined us to talk about his work on SCHOOL FOR EXTRATERRESTRIAL GIRLS, written by Jeremy Whitley. Find out more at https://www.ypcomic.com and follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/angryzenmaster, on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jamienoguchi/, and on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/yellowperiltube. Thank you to all of our amazing listeners, including our Patrons over at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope. Don't forget you can pick up exclusive Beyond The Trope merch at https://BeyondTheTrope.Redbubble.com. Mentioned in this episode: Papercutz American Library Association (ALA) Conference Tokusatsu (Film Genre) Power Rangers George Takei Westword Penny Arcade (Web Comic) Questionable Content (Web Comic) Gundam (Anime Series) Titanium Moose Comics Genesis Angry Zen Master Rob Balder Earthworld Yellow Peril (Web Comic) by Jamie Noguchi Oni Press Ultraman (TV Show) Marvel Comics Godzilla DC Comics Image Comics The Nib Webtoon Tapas.io YouTube Macbook Napster iPod THE SAPLING'S CURSE (upcoming graphic novel) by James Persichetti and L. Biehler Publishers Marketplace
In the previous episode, we chatted with Rachel Delaney Craft and Natasha Watts, the co-editors of WILD: Uncivilized Tales, the soon-to-be released short story anthology from Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers. This time, in a companion episode to that one, five writers in all read the opening minutes of their entries in Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers' latest anthology, being released on Sept. 11. The five writers are Carina Bissett, Kendra Merritt, Stephan Hillard, James Persichetti, and Angela Sylvane. Intro music by Moby Outro by Dan-o-Songs
James Persichetti returns one more time to chat with us about learning a language. What are some of the benefits, challenges, and how should one go about the process? You can follow James on Twitter at https://twitter.com/JPPersichetti, and you can also find him at Lost Hat Editorial Services, LLC for all your developmental editing needs. https://www.losthateditorial.com. Thank you to our amazing listeners, including our supporters over at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope. Mentioned in this episode: Duolingo DRAGONFLY IN AMBER by Diana Gabaldon
This week James Persichetti returns to chat with us about Second Drafts. What are some of the best ways to rewrite a story or book? You can follow James on Twitter at https://twitter.com/JPPersichetti, and you can also find him at Lost Hat Editorial Services, LLC for all your developmental editing needs. https://www.losthateditorial.com Thank you to our amazing listeners, including our supporters over at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope Mentioned in this episode: Susan Spann Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers Colorado Cold Conference
This week we interviewed editor, writer, and all-around interesting guy James Persichetti. We discuss his recent career move from managing foreign rights at a literary agency; the difference between all the many types of editing; and the best tactics for making your novel stand out to agents, editors, and readers. James Persichetti is a freelance developmental editor for a wide variety of genres and the founder of Lost Hat Editorial Services. Prior to editing, James worked for over three years with Nelson Literary Agency, reading submissions and selling foreign rights. In his free time, he writes fiction, practices various languages, and is on a quest to find the perfect flour-to-egg ratio for fresh pasta. James Persichetti's website Intro music by Moby Outro music by Dan-o-Songs
This week we're talking to James Persichetti of Lost Hat Editorial Services, LLC. Find out more about the editorial services James can provide over at https://www.losthateditorial.com and follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/JPPersichetti. Thank you to all of our amazing listeners, including our Patrons over at https://patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope. Mentioned in this episode: Nelson Literary Agency Patrick Hester GHOST DRAGON by David R. Slayton DRACULA by Bram Stoker FRANKENSTEIN by Mary Shelley Note from the editor: Around the 5:30 mark, an audio glitch cut out a small section where James explained why a writer may want to hire a developmental editor.
In part 2 of our Languages series, we're talking about made up languages, how to develop them, and how to use them in your writing. James Persichetti returns, too, and shares a wealth of wisdom with us. Mentioned in this episode: Star Trek THE LORD OF THE RINGS by J. R. R. Tolkien Starfest Harry Potter (Book Series) by J. K. Rowling A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE (Book Series) by George R. R. Martin CODEX ALERA (Book Series) by Jim Butcher Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic (Video Game) Mass Effect (Video Game) The Sims (Video Game) The Big Bang Theory (TV Show) Klutz Press THE ART OF LANGUAGE INVENTION: FROM HORSE-LORDS TO DARK ELVES, THE WORDS BEHIND THE WORLD-BUILDING by David J. Peterson Denver Podcast Network http://denverpodcast.net Left Hand Right Brain http://lefthandrightbrainpod.com Thank you to all of our amazing Patreon supporters over at http://patreon.com/beyondthetrope
James Persichetti returns to the show this week to talk about using real languages in fiction, giving us insights as from his linguistics education and his slush pile reading. Mentioned in this episode: Klingon (From Star Trek) Dorothy L. Sayers Lord Peter Wimsey (character by Dorothy L. Sayers) Saga (Comic) CITY OF GLASS by Cassandra Clare Terry Pratchett Forvo.com YouTube John Green Agatha Christie Hercule Poirot (character by Agatha Christie) OUTLANDER by Diana Gabaldon The Denver Podcast Network http://denverpodcast.net Changing Denver http://changingdenver.com Thank you to all of our Patreon supporters over at http://patreon.com/beyondthetrope
This week we have a roundtable discussion with Patrick Hester and James Persichetti, focused on what we've learned over the last couple of years as we've pursued our writing careers. Mentioned this week: World Con Mile High Con Nathan Fillion Terry Brooks Gail Carriger Terry Goodkind 2K TO 10K by Rachel Aaron HARRY POTTER (Book Series) by J. K. Rowling Scrivener Pitch Wars Dan Koboldt Mike Resnick Angie Hodapp RMFW NaNoWriMo John Anealio Functional Nerds Podcast Dateline NBC John O'Neil John Joseph Adams
Our wonderful friend, Patrick Hester, joins us this week to talk about his newly released book, Samantha Kane: Into the Fire. We're also joined, yet again, by James Persichetti from Nelson Literary Agency. Mentioned this week: SAMANTHA KANE: INTO THE FIRE by Patrick Hester SAMANTHA KANE: COLD AS ICE by Patrick Hester The Functional Nerd Podcast The Hugo Awards Baen Library Wordfire Press THE PAINTED MAN by Peter V Brett Google Ingram Kobo Carol Berg JT Evans Kickboxer 4 (Movie) World Fantasy Con John Anealio STORM FRONT by Jim Butcher Brent Weekss Kevin J. Anderson Baen Books (http://baen.com) Jody Lynn Nye Paul Di Filippo Lou Antonelli CONVERSATIONS WITH MY CAT by Patrick Hester (https://www.amazon.com/Conversations-with-my-Cat-ebook/dp/B00AEV29Q8/) UPSIDE DOWN (Anthology) Monica Valentinelli World Con Kickstarter Harry Potter (Book Series) by J.K. Rowling Mur Lafferty I Should Be Writing (Podcast) Superstars of Writing Sam Sykes Howard Andrew Jones http://atfmb.com http://twitter.com/atfmb Jaym Gates Gail Carriger John O'Neill
One of our AWESOME listeners, Daniel Mohr (AKA Germany Dan), sent us some pages from a novel he's working on, and we discuss them with our special guest, James Persichetti. Mentioned this week: J.R.R. Tolkien The Music Man
James Persichetti, query reader for Nelson Literary Agency, joins us to talk about the slush pile and life at a literary agency. Mentioned this week: Nelson Literary Agency Kristin Nelson Joanna MacKenzie Danielle Burby Frankfurt Book Fair WOOL by Hugh Howey ERAGON by Christopher Paolini NYXIA by Scott Reintgen Doctor Who (TV Show) Lighthouse Writers Workshop RMFW Pikes Peak Writers X-Men (Movie) Grayhawk Agency