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One of the sillier myths in our culture claims, “Most men don't read.” Sometimes this is a real trend. Other times it's wishful thinking because some folks don't want to share stories that boys and men want to read. Still, we can join to equip Christian fathers and other mentors for their unique God-given responsibility—to train kids to fight dragons. And for that mission, author James R. Hannibal rides back into the studio. Episode sponsors Twist of Time by Tricia Goyer and Nathan Goyer Realm Makers 2026 Conference & Expo Author Update from Author Media Descendant Publishing Mission update New at Lorehaven: new reviews and articles Subscribe free to get updates and join the Lorehaven Guild Quotes and notes Lightraiders year 2: Crowdfunding campaign Yes, Men and Boys Will Read—If You Give Them the Right Books Intro: James R. Hannibal Former stealth pilot James R. Hannibal is no stranger to secrets and adventure. He has been shot at, locked up by surface to air missiles, has hunted insurgents with drones, and was once chased by an armed terrorist down a winding German road. James is the Realm Award–winning author of the Lightraider Academy Trilogy series and a three-time winner of the Silver Falchion Award for Juvenile Fiction for his Section 13 series. He also stewards the discipleship learning adventure game Lightraiders. JamesRHannibal.com · Facebook · Instagram · X.com 1. Lightraiders is being quietly re-forged Life updates: Something brought James here—fate, destiny, a horse. How we can pray for the Hannibals and support Courser Media. Meanwhile, the original for-profit Lightraiders is now a nonprofit. Reasons for the change, especially for culture-changing Christians. 2. Behold the goal of discipleship storytelling Dragons roam the land. We must learn to combat these creatures. Christians do need “just for fun” creative works that entertain. Yet we also need fiction that teaches truth, beauty, and goodness. Parents need both kinds of stories to help train future warriors. 3. The future of Lightraiders and beyond New quests and crowdfunding goals for Year 2 of Lightraiders. After that, what's next will depend on the nonprofit's support level. Also, Classics Rebooted: sci-fi Around the World in Eighty Days! Do follow Courser Media, Lightraiders, and James R. Hannibal. Com station Top question for listeners How did mentors and fantastical stories train you to fight dragons? Lavay Byrd enjoyed ep. 316 with Rebecca P. Minor Hi, all! I was just listening to the podcast, and all your discussions really hit what I've been feeling towards the sad explosion of overly sexualized/”porn” romantasty or even considered “regular fantasy” populating bookstores, while books like Lord of the Rings or even Christian Fantasy being treated as an afterthought. Listening to you all discuss such a sad reality made me think of how “overly-sensationalized” books are basically harmful drugs that's poisoning readers, more so among the teens and YA. I'm so glad to see writers like Rebecca P Minor and many others not only acknowledging the darkness for what it is, but also shining HOPE LIGHT and TRUTH that always overcome darkness through story. I also agree that we need more real characters with flaws and struggles, making choices both dark and good, while opening up a path for grace and redemption. Next on Fantastical Truth Our next episode will release after Realm Makers. So at this point, we haven't yet planned it! Perhaps you'll have an amazing idea. Or maybe we'll catch some trend or topic at the Expo that we never would have considered. Either way, we hope to see you next week in St. Louis.
This week we wanted to explore 1980s fantasy. But sometimes it's hard to recover nostalgia when present-day villains keep killing our favorite heroes. Last week, the BBC announced Doctor Who is dead. For now. Rest in peace, Time Lord. Also these days, Stargate fans are rallying to hold Amazon to its original promises of restoring that universe with original creators, and stop the ‘Zon from some “modern audience” reboot. For these and fans of other Star franchises, how do we mourn? Episode sponsors Twist of Time by Tricia Goyer and Nathan Goyer Realm Makers 2026 Conference & Expo Author Update from Author Media Descendant Publishing Mission update New at Lorehaven: new review, Maxine Justice: Public Offender Subscribe free to get updates and join the Lorehaven Guild Quotes and notes “June 3, 2026: Stargate cancelled, for the fourth and likely final time,” Joseph Mallozzi’s Weblog, June 3, 2026 “June 6, 2026: Do Fans Matter?”, Joseph Mallozzi’s Weblog, June 6, 2026 “Why Amazon canceling the new Stargate series is a mistake – and fans are trying to tell them,” Trent Moore at Static on the TV, June 6, 2026 “Former ‘Dr. Who’ showrunner Russell T. Davies says women and transvestites should be over-represented in creative writing until ‘things are balanced,’ even if it takes 100 years.” See this June 10 X.com post @BreitbartNews with video of original Davies interview. “Save Stargate with Martin Gero,” Change.org petition “Lego’s latest design research: what girls want,” Reena Jana at ZDNet.com, Dec. 19, 2011 1. Doctor Who destroyed by Russell T. Davies BBC, June 10: “BBC cancels Doctor Who Christmas special and Russell T Davies announces exit,” absolutely predictable end. Back in 2005, Davies revived Doctor Who serials on television. The series had “politically correct” moments, yet great writing. Writer Steven Moffat took over. The show got big. Then declined. In the late 2010s, political leftists demanded Doctor Who A lackluster showrunner took over. Fans rejected a gender-swap. Davies returned a political omnicause monster. He killed the Doctor. 2. Amazon rejects a fan-centered Stargate Variety, June 2: “‘Stargate' TV Series From Martin Gero Not Moving Forward at Amazon (EXCLUSIVE),” and fans were outraged. Original creators were on board, per the Nov. 2025 announcement. Now they join fans opposing this seeming ridiculous double-back. Amazon may want a “modern audience” show, not original fans. This is a universe more impossible than any sci-fi scenario. That's not how you grow a fanbase ever. True fans will grow it. Stephen finds this similar to #ReleaseTheSnyderCut. He's drawn in! 3. Star Trek/Wars still struggle to survive We saved this for last because fans everywhere rightly lament. Since our last episode on the topic, we've seen major updates. Mandalorian and Grogu bombed. Starfleet Academy was axed. Technically both franchises flounder ahead with illusory intent. Kathleen Kennedy is finally leaving Lucasfilm, owned by Disney. Star Trek showrunner Robert Kurtzman is likely next to go. Corporations aren't evil. But inhuman corporatism is parasitic. This “mind of metal and wheels” has ruined stories for Christians. But now the Christians are improving. These stories are decaying. We really can't pretend “popular culture” is just neutral ground. Activists do want to kill these stories and replace them with others. To speak truth, we should acknowledge the justifiable backlash. And then we mourn their deaths. But not as those without hope. After all, the results could be worse. What if the hijacking worked? Even non-Christian fans saw through the trick. And they said no. The “market” did its job, perhaps thanks to God's common grace. It's nearly like the Law rightly punishing violators. It is necessary. Let them suffer the results. Maybe repent. But retreat in disgrace. And if possible, may better storytellers rise up to restore worlds. Until then, let great story-worlds like Doctor Who rest in peace. Com station Top question for listeners How do you grieve the loss of fantastical stories you once loved? Next on Fantastical Truth One of the sillier myths in our culture is that “Most men don't read.” Sometimes this is a real trend. Other times it's wishful thinking because some creators don't want to make stories that celebrate boys and men. Still, we can look to fathers and mentors to train younger men, not just to love truth, but to love fantastical stories that honor truth. Just in time for the next stage of the Lightraiders tabletop game system, pilot and author James R. Hannibal returns to the studio to help fight dragons.
Find the blog version and show notes HERE.What if your kids could battle dragons, go on epic quests, and memorize Scripture—all at the same time?What if discipleship wasn't just a workbook—but an epic story your boys got to live out week after week?What if Bible study felt less like a chore, and more like an adventure? Introducing, Lightraiders, a Christian role-playing game for teens, created by James R. Hannibal.James is a former stealth pilot who has been shot at, locked up with missiles, and pursued by an armed terrorist on a winding German road. He is a multi-award-winning author of suspense and fantasy novels for adults and children and the developer of the Lightraiders discipleship games and novels.www.Lightraiders.com
(TIME STAMPS BELOW)A review of the premiere for Them: The Scare and some thoughts about how obedience to God makes us MORE free, not less, as we continue our Proverbs Bible Study.AND MUCH MORE!00:00:30 Intro00:04:47 Them: The Scare Season Review00:14:43 CGC & Christian Geek News (Lion Warrior, by James R. Hannibal, Paeter Q&A Livestream Announcement!)00:22:10 How Obedience Makes Us Free (Proverbs Geek Bible Study)00:31:55 Listener Questions/Feedback (What Does it Mean To Avoid "The Appearance Of Evil" In 1 Thessalonians 5:22, Why Do I Use Multiple Translations To Read/Study The Bible?)Paeter's Geek Week00:37:27 MOVIES/TV- Them Season 101:04:17 COMICS: Green Lantern: Invictus01:13:50 VIDEO GAMES- PSA: DEEP Monster Hunter Xbox, Gaming To Process Thoughts, Gaming As A Connection Point With Others, 01:21:21 On The Next Episode...01:22:59 ESSENTIAL ISSUES WEEKLY (Most comics this week felt like "yet another..." but Nightwing was REALLY something special for more than one reason! Reactions to: Justice Society Of America 9, Green Lantern: War Journal 7, Batman Superman: World's Finest 25, Wonder Woman 7, Titans 9, Superman 12, Nightwing 112)Support this podcast and enjoy exclusive rewards at https://www.patreon.com/spiritbladeproductions Subscribe in a readerOpen In i-tunes- itms://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-christian-geek-central-podcast/id258963175?mt=2i-tunes Page Link- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-christian-geek-central-podcast/id258963175?mt=2Get fun, exclusive rewards for your support! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/spiritbladeproductionsOrBecome a Patron!All episodes are archived and available for download at www.spiritblade.com , Resources used to prepare the "In Search Of Truth" Bible Study include:"Expositor's Bible Commentary", Frank E. Gaebelein General Editor (Zondervan Publishing House),"The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament", by Dr. John H. Walton, Dr. Victor H. Matthews & Dr. Mark W. Chavalas (InterVarsity Press), "The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament", by Dr. Craig S. Keener (InterVarsity Press),Thayer's Greek Lexicon, Strong's Exhaustive ConcordanceBlueletterbible.org (primarily for search functionality), The Christian Geek Central Statement Of Faith can be found at: http://christiangeekcentral.blogspot.com/p/about.html The Christian Geek Central Podcast is written, recorded and produced by Paeter Frandsen. Additional segments produced by their credited authors. Logo created by Matthew Silber. Copyright 2007-2024, Spirit Blade Productions. Music by Wesley Devine, Bjorn A. Lynne, Pierre Langer, Jon Adamich, audionautix.com and Sound Ideas. Spazzmatica Polka by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Freesound.org effects provided by: FreqMan
Paeter is joined by his two sons Asher (16) and Titus (13 on Monday!) to talk about the Five Nights At Freddy's movie after watching it together! Then why I've loved playing Spider-man 2 on the PS5, and a thought about a totally DIFFERENT way that players can enjoy this game! PLUS, some thoughts about traits we can develop and exercise that will outweigh and overcome any awkwardness we might bring to our interactions and relationships.Plus, In Paeter's Geek Week:MOVIES/TV- Alien: ResurrectionVIDEO GAMES- Batman: Arkham CityTIMESTAMPS00:00:30 Intro00:02:44 Five Nights At Freddy's Movie Review (With Paeter's Sons!) 00:35:15 CGC & Christian Geek News (Game Save '23 Fundraising Update, Lion Warrior by James R. Hannibal, DJINNTARA: Rise of the Djinn by Kevin Grevioux)00:52:25 Spider-man 2 PS5 (How To Enjoy It A TOTALLY Different Way, and the value of its theme of male friendship)01:05:40 Traits that overcome awkwardness & bring others life! (Proverbs Bible Study) 01:22:46 Listener/Viewer Questions & Feedback(More On Why "Uploaded Immortality" Won't Work, The Value Of A Deep Christian Friendship)Paeter's Geek Week01:33:50 MOVIES/TV- Alien: ResurrectionVIDEO GAMES- Batman: Arkham City01:39:25 On The Next Episode...01:43:11 Essential Issues Weekly (Superman may need a more sophisticated moral compass! And why "uploading" our consciousness will NEVER help people survive death! Plus TONS more in this HUGE week of comics!)Game Save Event & Team Info: http://gamesave.christiangeekcentral.com/Team Member Livestream Dates:ArchSaint: Fri. Nov. 3rd, 8am-8pm EST, https://www.twitch.tv/Archsaint1611Paeter Frandsen: Sat. Nov. 4th, 6am Pacific (24 hrs) https://youtube.com/christiangeekcentralTitusFrandsen: Sat. Nov. 11th, 1pm-9pm AZ Time, Channel TBACrusader 826(Asher): Sat. Nov. 18th, 1pm-10pm AZ Time, https://www.youtube.com/@Its_game_timeTo Join The CGC Team Campaign, Click Here After Logging In To Your Tiltify Account: https://tiltify.com/+christian-geek-central/cgc-game-save-23 (If at any point during sign-up you are required to be a member of the CGC Team, you may use this invite to join: https://tiltify.com/team-invite/jMZBiiSaBn8vAFcJvqREb3N )Support this podcast and enjoy exclusive rewards at https://www.patreon.com/spiritbladeproductions Subscribe in a readerOpen In i-tunes- itms://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-christian-geek-central-podcast/id258963175?mt=2i-tunes Page Link- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-christian-geek-central-podcast/id258963175?mt=2Get fun, exclusive rewards for your support! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/spiritbladeproductionsOrBecome a Patron!Episodes #0-500 of this podcast were published as "The Spirit Blade Underground Podcast" and are archived and available for download at www.spiritblade.com , Resources used to prepare the "In Search Of Truth" Bible Study include:"Expositor's Bible Commentary", Frank E. Gaebelein General Editor (Zondervan Publishing House),"The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament", by Dr. John H. Walton, Dr. Victor H. Matthews & Dr. Mark W. Chavalas (InterVarsity Press), "The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament", by Dr. Craig S. Keener (InterVarsity Press),Thayer's Greek Lexicon, Strong's Exhaustive ConcordanceBlueletterbible.org (primarily for search functionality), The Christian Geek Central Statement Of Faith can be found at: http://christiangeekcentral.blogspot.com/p/about.html The Christian Geek Central Podcast is written, recorded and produced by Paeter Frandsen. Additional segments produced by their credited authors. Logo created by Matthew Silber. Copyright 2007-2023, Spirit Blade Productions. Music by Wesley Devine, Bjorn A. Lynne, Pierre Langer, Jon Adamich, audionautix.com and Sound Ideas. Spazzmatica Polka by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Freesound.org effects provided by: FreqMan
Join us in this episode of the Homeschooling Families Podcast as we delve into the exciting world of the Light Raiders Adventure Bible System. We're joined by James R. Hannibal, the creator of this innovative Bible curriculum framed in a role-playing game. Discover how the Light Raiders system combines fantasy, scripture memory, and real-world application to engage kids in their walk with the Lord. https://vimeo.com/876468002?share=copyMeet The Guest:Former stealth pilot and tactical deception officer James R. Hannibal has been shot at, locked up with missiles, and in a car chase with an armed terrorist. He is a multi-award-winning author of suspense and fantasy novels for adults and children including three Silver Falchion awards for juvenile fiction and two Selah awards for Christian mystery and suspense. He is also the lead developer of the Lightraiders Adventure Bible System. Learn more about James at https://www.lightraiders.comShow Notes:Introduction to James R. Hannibal and his unique journey from an Air Force officer to a Christian author.The Light Raiders Adventure Bible System: A Bible curriculum framed in a role-playing game for preteens and teens.Understanding how Light Raiders incorporates scripture memory, application, and context within a fantasy adventure.Age-appropriate use for grades 6-11, making it suitable for preteens and teens.An overview of the crowdfunding campaign to bring Light Raiders to families across the world.Additional Resources: Explore the Light Raiders Adventure Bible System, a unique role-playing game Bible curriculum designed for preteens and teens. Discover how it combines scripture memory, application, and fantasy adventure to create an engaging approach to discipleship for kids. Learn about the crowdfunding campaign to bring this innovative resource to families around the world. Learn more about Light Raiders Adventure Bible System Crowd funding pre-launch for Light Raiders Adventure Bible System
Join us in this episode of the Homeschooling Families Podcast as we delve into the exciting world of the Light Raiders Adventure Bible System. We're joined by James R. Hannibal, the creator of this innovative Bible curriculum framed in a role-playing game. Discover how the Light Raiders system combines fantasy, scripture memory, and real-world application to engage kids in their walk with the Lord. Meet the Guest: Former stealth pilot and tactical deception officer James R. Hannibal has been shot at, locked up with missiles, and in a car chase with an armed terrorist. He is a multi-award-winning author of suspense and fantasy novels for adults and children including three Silver Falchion awards for juvenile fiction and two Selah awards for Christian mystery and suspense. He is also the lead developer of the Lightraiders Adventure Bible System. Learn more about James at https://www.lightraiders.com Show Notes: Introduction to James R. Hannibal and his unique journey from an Air Force officer to a Christian author. The Light Raiders Adventure Bible System: A Bible curriculum framed in a role-playing game for preteens and teens. Understanding how Light Raiders incorporates scripture memory, application, and context within a fantasy adventure. Age-appropriate use for grades 6-11, making it suitable for preteens and teens. An overview of the crowdfunding campaign to bring Light Raiders to families across the world. Additional Resources: Explore the Light Raiders Adventure Bible System, a unique role-playing game Bible curriculum designed for preteens and teens. Discover how it combines scripture memory, application, and fantasy adventure to create an engaging approach to discipleship for kids. Learn about the crowdfunding campaign to bring this innovative resource to families around the world. Crowd funding pre-launch for Light Raiders Adventure Bible System Learn more about Light Raiders Adventure Bible System Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
Darkness Looms in the Dragon Lands. War is brewing. New threats have emerged in Keledev. The watchmen of Thousand Falls and the Windhold find goblin tunnels in the slopes of the mountain barrier that may hold many dangerous creatures. At the same time, scouting missions into the Dragon Lands confirm that the dragons are building an army of tortured Aladoth villagers to destroy the Liberated Land. To protect Kara Orso, the young woman Connor and Lee rescued, the headmaster sends them to the Second Hall to face the intrigues of the Assembly in her place. Far to the south, the two cadets learn of an old weapon designed to end the war between the dragons and the Liberated Land forever. To restore the honor of his family and renew the hope of his people, Connor believes he must find the weapon and use it to destroy the dragon leader. While Connor, Lee, and an assemblyman's daughter scour the Dragon Lands for the weapon, Kara and Tiran are drawn north into the Forest of Horrors on a mission of their own—to find and save one tortured man. To succeed, both parties must face their fears and lean on the peace and strength of the Rescuer.Enjoy this reading of Bear Knight by James R Hannibal...Former stealth pilot James R. Hannibal is no stranger to secrets and adventure. He has been shot at, locked up by surface to air missiles, and was once chased by an armed terrorist down a winding German road. James is a three-time winner of the Silver Falchion Award for Juvenile Fiction for his Section 13 series. James is a "synesthete," meaning his senses intersect. He sees and feels sounds and smells and hears flashes of light, and he has used this rare neurological phenomenon to catch bad guys.James is a mult-award winning Christian author and the developer of the Lightraiders Adventure Bible System. These stories are part of our Lightraiders realm, which has a purpose of discipleship through fantasy adventure. Parents will find scriptures woven throughout the stories, with fantasy and real-world applications that help readers gain a deeper understanding of the Word.Learn more about his books when you visit his website at https://www.lightraiders.comPlease share StoryJumpers with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. StoryJumpers is still growing, and your positive review and 5-star rating would help.The Bridge Podcast Network is made possible by generous support from The Boardwalk Plaza Hotel and Victoria's Restaurant on the boardwalk in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware - Open 7 days a week, year-round - Learn more at https://boardwalkplaza.comFeedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@wearethebridge.orgDownload The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published!
Even when investigators seem to solve aerial mysteries, we can't help suspecting more secrets about enemy ships or alien secrets.
Looking for a bit of fantasy? How about some suspense? Maybe you are looking for a mystery or a procedural police story? Well, good news. James R. Hannibal has them all! His upcoming release, Elysium Tide, takes us to Hawaii with a doctor who doesn't know how to do this "vacation" thing and gets us embroiled in murder, some car thieves, and who knows what else! Listen in to learn more! Note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. Can You Imagine a Better Beach Read than Action & Mystery in Hawaii? Way back in Episode 15, I mentioned that Sarah Monzon (Not Susan... or should that be #NotSusan?) had recommended a lot of great books that I really enjoyed reading. One of those recommended books was James R. Hannibal's The Gryphon Heist. I handed it to Mom and was informed that I should read it. Posthaste. I have not yet read said book. *insert shame-filled apologies here* ;) So, when I learned that James would be on the show, I raced to read the book and got it done in the--yeah. Total lie. You saw it up there where I said I hadn't read the book yet. But still, talking to someone I respect as much as I do Hannibal was a blast, and listening to him tell how he got so many of the little inspirations for parts of his upcoming release from his own family vacation to Hawaii, I knew Elysium Tide would be the book for me. Oh, yeah. Guess who ordered hers pronto? From Baker Book House, no less. 40% off and free shipping. Thought you'd want to know. ;) Seriously, just listening to James tell about the book's premise makes me want him to do a nice long series of books with these characters... and I haven't read a single word of the first book yet! And then I did something that changed the direction of the conversation. If you've ever listened to an episode of Because Fiction, you know that I always ask where readers can find more about the author. This time that question threw me for the proverbial loop. Oh, yeah. He mentioned something in passing--Light Raiders--and whooooooooooooooah Nellie! Guys! You have to check out all the amazingness of a role-playing game that focuses on understanding and infusing the Word into your heart! To learn more about the game you can go to the WEBSITE (and that's where you can learn more about James, too). To listen to the podcast episodes we talked about, you can go to Lorehaven and listen to a few different Fantastical Truth episodes. Elysium Tide by James R. Hannibal Dr. Peter Chesterfield is one of the Royal London Hospital's top neurosurgeons. He is also a workaholic, ordered by his boss to take a week off to attend a medical symposium at the luxurious Elysium Grand on the island of Maui. While there, Peter pulls a woman with a skull fracture from the water. Though he is able to revive her in the ambulance, she eventually dies in his arms, leaving him with only one clue to what happened to her: the word "honu." Increasingly obsessed with discovering the cause of his patient's death, Peter becomes entangled in an ongoing investigation of a brazen luxury auto theft. He also becomes a source of deep irritation to detective Lisa Kealoha, who has jurisdiction over the case. But when the two join forces, they begin to uncover a destructive plot that runs far deeper than either of them could have imagined. And if they're not careful, they're both going to end up dead. Award-winning author James R. Hannibal whisks you away to the deadly beauty of Hawaii for a story of greed, violence, and justice that will leave you breathless. Again, find out more about James. R. Hannibal on his WEBSITE. Like to listen on the go? You can find Because Fiction Podcast at: Apple Castbox Google Play Libsyn RSS Spotify Stitcher Amazon and more!
Story inspiration and creativity are two keys to writing successful novels. Join Linda Goldfarb and James R. Hannibal to hear more.Linda's industry expert is James R. Hannibal – Former stealth pilot James R. Hannibal is no stranger to secrets and adventure. He has been shot at, locked up with surface-to-air missiles, and chased down a winding German road by a terrorist. He is a three-time Silver Falchion award-winner for his Section 13 mysteries for kids, a Carol and Selah award-winner for his Clandestine Service spy thrillers, and a Thriller Award finalist for his military thriller Shadow Maker. James is also a multi-sense synesthete who sees and feels sounds/smells and hears flashes of light. If he tells you the chocolate cake you offered smells blue and sticky, take it as a compliment. James R Hannibal, welcome back to Your Best Writing Life!Alright, let's head into our content for today… Story Creation and Inspiration: 1 - Story Beats: How do we capitalize on this knowledge as writers?2 - Hollywood vs Novel writing: How do we prevent our use of the story beats from becoming formulaic? 3 - Story inspiration: How do we prepare ourselves for inspiration? T 4 - Collaborative storytelling: How do we manage the converging and clashing of ideas?James R Hannibal - Books …… Section 13 - The Gryphon Heist - Chasing the White Lion - Wolf Soldier LINKSJames R HannibalLightraiders Fun Family Discipleship Enjoy our content? Support Your Best Writing Life podcast Visit Your Best Writing Life website Your Best Writing Life PodcastJoin fellow writers in our Facebook group, Your Best Writing LifeVisit the website of our host, Linda GoldfarbAbout your host - Linda GoldfarbBesides hosting Your Best Writing Life, Linda Goldfarb is a multi-published award-winning author, audiobook narrator, international speaker, board-certified Christian life coach, co-owner, co-founder of the LINKED® Personality System and co-author of the LINKED® Quick Guide to Personality series. Linda and her hubby, Sam, are empty nesters leading full lives. With four adult children and 15 grandbabies– life is a new adventure every day. She loves sipping frothed coffee with friends, traveling the countryside with Sam, and sharing transparent truth to help others take their next best step-- personally and professionally.
Do you love Tom Clancy and Daniel Silva? Love a book that races from page one to the end? Do you have preteens or teens in your life? Young people who love games and fantasy? Then you will enjoy this conversation with James Hannibal. We talk about his books. A game he has helped develop. A fantasy series that goes with the game and so much more! Also, learn about an opportunity to engage with the concepts from the game in real-time. All this and more in this bonus episode of Book Talk. For more episodes, and to learn more about the authors I interview, visit https://caraputman.com/podcast If you enjoyed this conversation, remember you can join me LIVE on Tuesdays at 8:30 PM EST on Facebook! I would be thrilled if you left a rating and review on your favorite podcast app! Get the free novella, Dying for Love, when you sign up for my newsletter!
Why is it so important to reach the younger generation with the foundations of the faith? Join Jaime Jo Wright and Author James R. Hannibal as they chat about the youth of the faith as well as a foundational new project Lightraiders, including a interactive game, book, and other resources for the growing faith warriors in your world!
Fantastical Truth from Lorehaven has begun season 3, featuring another recorded livestream joined by James R. Hannibal and Marian Jacobs.
Three storytellers wield faith over fear to battle YA fantasy fiends, in this special encore feature of a Realm Makers livestream event.
James R. Hannibal rests from military spycraft and dragon-slaying to explore fantastic worlds, Scripture memory, and Christlike figures in fiction.
Suspense and fantasy novelist James R. Hannibal joins us to explore this true story of dice-rolling, discipleship, death, and rebirth.
Award-winning novelist James R. Hannibal plunges readers into a world of high-stakes espionage and betrayal. As a former tactical deception officer and stealth pilot, James brings a wealth of knowledge to his electrifying new thriller, The Paris Betrayal. Plus, he shares a few dangerous stories from his past!
Author James R. Hannibal is no stranger to secrets and adventure! He's a former stealth pilot who has been shot at, locked up with surface-to-air missiles, and chased down a winding German road by an armed terrorist. He is a two-time Silver Falchion Award winner for his children's mysteries, and a 2020 Selah and Carol Award finalist for The Gryphon Heist.
Enjoy our presentation of The Lost Property Office written by James R. Hannibal and published by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers. A boy with the uncanny ability to find things that have been lost, discovers that his missing father was a member of a secret group of detectives. Following historical clues and puzzles, he must find the Ember and save his father from the wicked Clockmaker before time runs out. Perfect for fans of Artemis Fowl or 39 Clues.The Lost Property Office is recommended for ages 8 and up for violence and suspense. Please see Common Sense Media for more information and reviews. http://bit.ly/LostPropertyOffice_ReviewsThis title is available as an eBook on Libby by Overdrive and an audiobook on Hoopla. Libby eBook - http://bit.ly/LostPropertyOffice_LibbyEbookHoopla Audiobook - http://bit.ly/LostPropertyOffice_HooplaAudioPlease visit www.calvertlibrary.info for more information.Music: Dub the Uke (excerpt) by Kara Square (c) copyright 2016. Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/mindmapthat/53340
Award-winning, Techno-thriller fiction writer, James R. Hannibal shares about the language of techno-thrillers and the qualifications it takes to write them.James R. Hannibal is no stranger to secrets and adventure. He has been shot at, locked up with surface to air missiles, and chased down a winding German road by an armed terrorist. He is a multi-award-winning author for his military and spy novels and for his children’s mystery/fantasies.The dramatic video trailer for The Gryphon Heist is hereDownload the dossier on the Gryphon Heist series landing page hereVisit James R Hannibal's website Download our September Writing Tips and Soul Care for Writers
Former stealth pilot, James R. Hannibal is no stranger to secrets and adventure. He has been shot at, locked up with surface to air missiles, and chased down a winding German road by an armed terrorist. He is a two-time Silver Falchion award-winner for his Section 13 mysteries for kids and a Thriller Award nominee for his Nick Baron covert ops series for adults. James lives in Houston with his beautiful wife and two amazing sons. He is a rare multi-sense synesthete, meaning all of his senses intersect. He sees and feels sounds and smells and hears flashes of light. If he tells you the chocolate cake you offered smells blue and sticky, take it as a compliment. Learn more about James and his books at http://jamesrhannibal.com. Learn more about Pamela, her books, and subscribe to the podcast (free) at http://pamelafaganhutchins.com. Wine Women & Writing is a solely owned and copyrighted production of Authors on the Air Global Radio Network. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wine-women-writing/support
Former stealth pilot, James R. Hannibal is no stranger to secrets and adventure. He has been shot at, locked up with surface to air missiles, and chased down a winding German road by an armed terrorist. He is a two-time Silver Falchion award-winner for his Section 13 mysteries for kids and a Thriller Award nominee for his Nick Baron covert ops series for adults. James lives in Houston with his beautiful wife and two amazing sons. He is a rare multi-sense synesthete, meaning all of his senses intersect. He sees and feels sounds and smells and hears flashes of light. If he tells you the chocolate cake you offered smells blue and sticky, take it as a compliment. Learn more about James and his books at http://jamesrhannibal.com. Learn more about Pamela, her books, and subscribe to the podcast (free) at http://pamelafaganhutchins.com. Wine Women & Writing is a solely owned and copyrighted production of Authors on the Air Global Radio Network.
James R. Hannibal is the award-winning author of Shadow Catcher and Wraith. He is a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy and has flown the A-10 Warthog, the MQ-1 Predator drone, and the B-2 Stealth Bomber, totaling over 1000 combat and combat support hours. He regularly reviews terrorism-related nonfiction for the New York Journal of Books. His latest thriller is The Gryphon Heist, which released in early September.
This week, Liberty and Kelly discuss Bowlaway, Black Leopard, Red Wolf, On the Come Up, and more great books. This episode was sponsored by TBR, Book Riot's new subscription service offering tailored book recommendations for readers of all stripes, and I Am Yours: A Shared Memoir by Reema Zaman, from Amberjack Publishing.. Subscribe to All the Books! using RSS or iTunes and never miss a beat book. Sign up for the weekly New Books! newsletter for even more new book news. (Our apologies, there were technical difficulties and the sound is a little off this week.) Books discussed on the show: Bowlaway by Elizabeth McCracken On the Come Up by Angie Thomas Black Leopard, Red Wolf by Marlon James Fraternity: An Inside Look at a Year of College Boys Becoming Men by Alexandra Robbins The Lost Man by Jane Harper New Kid by Jerry Craft The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides Brave, Not Perfect: Fear Less, Fail More, and Live Bolder by Reshma Saujani What we're reading: Bent Heavens by Daniel Kraus The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern More books out this week: Where Reasons End by Yiyun Li Savage Conversations by LeAnne Howe Stalker: A Novel by Lars Kepler Merchants of Truth: The Business of News and the Fight for Facts by Jill Abramson Polaris Rising: A Novel by Jessie Mihalik I Am Yours: A Shared Memoir by Reema Zama The Clockwork Dragon (Section 13) by James R. Hannibal Willa & Hesper by Amy Feltman The Glovemaker by Ann Weisgarber Figuring by Maria Popova Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World by Cal Newport Jimmy Neurosis: A Memoir by James Oseland Courting Darkness by Robin LaFevers Watcher in the Woods: A Rockton Novel (Casey Duncan Novels Book 4) by Kelley Armstrong A People's Future of the United States: Speculative Fiction from 25 Extraordinary Writers by Victor LaValle and John Joseph Adams The Waning Age by S. E. Grove The Unwinding of the Miracle: A Memoir of Life, Death, and Everything That Comes After by Julie Yip-Williams More Deadly than the Male: Masterpieces from the Queens of Horror by Graeme Davis The Peacock Feast: A Novel by Lisa Gornick The Made-Up Man: A Novel by Joseph Scapellato I Owe You One: A Novel by Sophie Kinsella What We Did: A Novel by Christobel Kent Best Babysitters Ever by Caroline Cala Enchantée by Gita Trelease The Atlas of Reds and Blues: A Novel by Devi S. Laskar The Collected Schizophrenias: Essays by Esmé Weijun Wang When You Read This: A Novel by Mary Adkins The Writer's Practice: Building Confidence in Your Nonfiction Writing by John Warner How to Be Loved: A Memoir of Lifesaving Friendship by Eva Hagberg Fisher Notes from a Black Woman's Diary: Selected Works of Kathleen Collins by Kathleen Collins No Beast So Fierce: The Terrifying True Story of the Champawat Tiger, the Deadliest Animal in History by Dane Huckelbridge The Ruin of Kings (A Chorus of Dragons) by Jenn Lyons Stolen Time by Danielle Rollins Magical Negro by Morgan Parker The Antidote by Shelley Sackier Binti: The Complete Trilogy by Nnedi Okorafor I Am God by Giacomo Sartori and Frederika Randall The Winter Sister by Megan Collins A Danger to Herself and Others by Alyssa Sheinmel The Age of Light: A Novel by Whitney Scharer The Spirit of Science Fiction: A Novel by Roberto Bolaño and Natasha Wimmer Sea Monsters: A Novel by Chloe Aridjis More Than Words by Jill Santopolo Here's Your Hat What's Your Hurry: Stories (Art of the Story) by Elizabeth McCracken Good Riddance by Elinor Lipman Don't Let Me Down: A Memoir by Erin Hosier Hard to Love: Essays and Confessions by Briallen Hopper American Pop by Snowden Wright Nothing but the Night (New York Review Books Classics) by John Williams Wild Life by Molly Gloss The Hundred Wells of Salaga: A Novel by Ayesha Harruna Attah The Coronation: A Fandorin Mystery by Boris Akunin, Andrew Bromfield (translator) The Last Romantics: A Novel by Tara Conklin The Night Olivia Fell by Christina McDonald Tonic and Balm by Stephanie Allen Don't Wake Up: A Novel by Liz Lawler The Hiding Place by C.J. Tudor The Bridge Home by Padma Venkatraman Europe: A Natural History by Tim Flannery Your Favorite Band Cannot Save You by Scotto Moore Bellini and the Sphinx by Tony Bellotto Brown White Black: An American Family at the Intersection of Race, Gender, Sexuality, and Religion by Nishta J. Mehra Wild Bill: The True Story of the American Frontier's First Gunfighter by Tom Clavin The Falcon of Sparta: A Novel by Conn Iggulden Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy: A Graphic Novel: A Modern Retelling of Little Women by Rey Terciero and Bre Indigo 10,000 Bones by Joe Ollinger The Dead Ex: A Novel by Jane Corry Stranger Things: Suspicious Minds: The first official Stranger Things novel by Gwenda Bond Snow White Learns Witchcraft: Stories and Poems by Theodora Goss Break the Bodies, Haunt the Bones by Micah Dean Hicks The Girls at 17 Swann Street by Yara Zgheib One Fatal Mistake by Tom Hunt The Be-Bop Barbarians: A Graphic Novel by Gary Phillips and Dale Berry Evil Things by Katja Ivar The Best of R. A. Lafferty by R. A. Lafferty Shadowscent: The Darkest Bloom by P M Freestone
Children's Corner: The Fourth Ruby (YA) with James R. Hannibal It’s been a year since Jack Buckles discovered the Keep beneath Baker Street, an underground tower no Section Thirteen was ever supposed to see; a year since his dad fell into a coma. Nothing has been the same since. Jack’s tracker abilities are on the fritz, Gwen’s not speaking to him and, what’s worse, there’s a pounding voice in his head calling for “the flame.” Jack and Gwen are framed for the theft of a historic crown jewel—the Black Prince’s Ruby, one of three cursed rubies said to bring knowledge, loyalty, and the command of nations to whoever wields them all. Now, they must retrieve the other jewels before the true thief does, or risk unleashing a reign of terror unlike anything history’s ever seen. As a former stealth pilot, James R. Hannibal is no stranger to secrets and adventure. He has been shot at, locked up with a surface to air missiles, and chased down a winding German road by an armed terrorist. He is the award-winning author of the Section 13 mysteries for kids and the Nick Baron covert ops series for adults. James lives with synethesia, meaning his senses intersect. If he tells you the chocolate cake you offered smells blue and sticky, take it as a compliment. Click here to purchase The Fourth Ruby from Amazon.com ************************************************* For more information about BITEradio products and services visit: http://www.biteradio.me/index.html