Podcast appearances and mentions of Michael R Fletcher

This episode we're discussing the fiction genre of Dark Fantasy! We talk about horror, grimdark, violence, amoral protagonists, epic fantasy vs small scale fantasy, the importance of tone, and more! You can download the podcast directly, find it on Libsyn, or get it through Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcast delivery system. In this episode Anna Ferri | Meghan Whyte | Matthew Murray | Jam Edwards Things We Read (or tried to…) Berserk by Kentaro Miura (Wikipedia) The Citadel of Fear by Francis Stevens (Gertrude Barrows Bennett) Coraline by Neil Gaiman The Lies of the Ajungo by Moses Ose Utomi Every Heart a Doorway by Seanan McGuire Shadowland by Peter Straub Flowers for the Sea by Zin E. Rocklyn Twice Cursed edited by Marie O'Regan and Paul Kane Other Media We Mentioned Dark Souls (Wikipedia) Elden Ring (WIkipedia) Magic Knight Rayearth by CLAMP Pet Shop of Horrors by Matsuri Akino The Library at Mount Char by  Scott Hawkins The Coldest Girl in Coldtown by Holly Black The Cruel Prince by Holly Black (Episode 147 - Contemporary Fantasy) Monstress by  Marjorie Liu and Sana Takeda (Wikipedia) Ravenloft (Wikipedia) Nettle and Bone by T. Kingfisher Leech by Hiron Ennes (Episode 184 - Horror) The Salt Grows Heavy by Cassandra Khaw (Episode 176 - Fantasy) Norylska Groans by Michael R. Fletcher and Clayton W. Snyder Porky Pig's Haunted Holiday (Wikipedia) The Sandman by Neil Gaiman and various artists (Wikipedia) Children of Men (Wikipedia) The Children of Men by P.D. James Fables by Bill Willingham and various artists (Wikipedia) Deerskin by Robin McKinley Links, Articles, and Things Dark fantasy (Wikipedia) Category:Dark fantasy anime and manga Category:Dark fantasy video games Grimdark Magazine 20 Dark Fantasy by BIPOC Authors Every month Book Club for Masochists: A Readers' Advisory Podcasts chooses a genre at random and we read and discuss books from that genre. We also put together book lists for each episode/genre that feature works by BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, & People of Colour) authors. All of the lists can be found here. The Stardust Thief by Chelsea Abdullah Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi Eleventh Cycle by Kian N. Ardalan To Shape a Dragon's Breath by Moniquill Blackgoose The Book Eaters by Sunyi Dean Funeral Songs for Dying Girls by Cherie Dimaline The Hurricane Wars by Thea Guanzon The Year of the Witching by Alexis Henderson  The Library of the Dead by T.L. Huchu Babel, or the Necessity of Violence by R. F. Kuang The Changeling by Victor LaValle  Jade City by Fonda Lee She Who Became The Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan Tread of Angels by Rebecca Roanhorse Tender Beasts by Liselle Sambury Witches Steeped in Gold by Ciannon Smart Sorrowland by Rivers Solomon An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir The Lies of the Ajungo by Moses Ose Utomi The First Binding by R.R. Virdi Give us feedback! Fill out the form to ask for a recommendation or suggest a genre or title for us to read! Check out our Tumblr, follow us on Instagram, join our Facebook Group, or send us an email! Join us again on Tuesday, April 2nd we'll be talking about the format of Non fiction Graphic Novels and Comics! Then on Tuesday, April 16th we'll be giving an update on Media we've recently enjoyed!

For this episode I got to interview a returning guest from our first season, Michael R. Fletcher. Mike has a to going on right now with many different books and series that he has written and has co-written. Please make sure to check out his website and get your hands on his newest releases! Social Links:https://michaelrfletcher.com/ https://www.amazon.com/s?k=michael+r+fletcher&adgrpid=1335907190071493&hvadid=83494438641302&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=103831&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=e&hvtargid=kwd-83494538569109%3Aloc-190&hydadcr=9997_13533727&tag=mh0b-20&ref=pd_sl_2skq3yoplg_e https://www.facebook.com/MichaelRFletcher/ https://www.instagram.com/fletcher_michael_r/ https://twitter.com/FletcherMR https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7035308.Michael_R_Fletcher Podcast channel subscription links: Website: https://thefantasyandscififanaticspod.com/ Youtube Channel Subscription: https://youtube.com/@thefantasyandsci-fifanatic2328 Rss.com: https://media.rss.com/thefantasyandsci-fifanaticspodcast/feed.xml Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aCCUhora9GdLAduLaaqiu?si=cl-8VWgaSrOGDwJg-cKONQ Facebook Group join link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/402724958101648/?ref=share

Every Friday, we're highlighting a panel from the TBRCon2024 all-virtual SF/F/H convention, looking back on the incredible variety of discussions that we had the honor of hosting. This week, join moderator/author Dyrk Ashton and authors/artist/designers Michael R. Fletcher, Alyssa Winans, Casey Gerber, Rachel St Clair and Isaac Hill for a TBRCon2024 panel on "Finding a Cover Artist & Designer." SUPPORT THE SHOW: - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (for exclusive bonus episodes, author readings, book giveaways and more) - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Merch shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (for a selection of tees, tote bags, mugs, notebooks and more) - Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FanFiAddict YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, where this and every other episode of the show is available in full video - Rate and review SFF Addicts on your platform of choice, and share us with your friends EMAIL US WITH YOUR QUESTIONS & COMMENTS: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sffaddictspod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FOLLOW SFF ADDICTS: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FanFiAddict Book Blog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MUSIC: Intro: "⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Into The Grid⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠" by MellauSFX Outro: “⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Galactic Synthwave⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠” by Divion --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sff-addicts/message

In our latest episode, we're not just scratching the surface; we're burrowing deep into the heart of Grimdark's defining elements. This spirited conversation with fellow authors unveils a tapestry of perspectives on what makes a novel fit this slippery genre. From the misnomer of required nihilism to the essential complexity of characters and the unpredictable beats of their stories, we dissect the anatomy of Grimdark, showing how authentic conflict and the weight of consequence create an experience that resonates on a profoundly human level. Intro 1:50  Faye (Sienna Frost) 11:46 Krystle Matar & Angela Boord 16:36 Peter McLean 17:21 Anna Smith Spark 19:48 Zamil Akhtar 23:11 Armanis Ar-feinial 26:27 Holly Tinsley 27:33 Richard Nell, Sarah Chorn, Michael R. Fletcher, Faye and Slowly RedSienna Frost Interview Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1793148/10... PAGE CHEWING With P.L. Stuart & Guests Krystal Matar & Angela Boord Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1793148/10... Peter McLean Interview *Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1793148/10... Anna Smith Spark Interview *Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1793148/ep... Gunmetal Gods Discussion w/ Zamil Akhtar, P.L. Stuart, PageChewing.comPAGECHEWING: Comics & Manga PodcastFilm Chewing PodcastBuy me a coffeeLinktreeLogo by The GlimmerTwin Art HouseJoin Riverside.fm

SERIES SPOILERS BEGIN AT THE 40 MINUTE MARKDan, Jozua, Varsha and I talk all things MANIFEST DELUSIONS with authors Michael R. Fletcher and Clayton W. Snyder. We talk religion, humor, characters, translations, co-writing A WAR TO END ALL, talking horses and much moreGuests:Michael R. Fletcher https://michaelrfletcher.com/Clayton W. Snyder https://www.amazon.com/stores/Clayton%20Snyder/author/B00W3SRN6QTheBlackandBlueCollarReader (Dan) https://www.youtube.com/@blacknbluecollarreaderReading by the Rainy Mountain (Varsha) https://www.youtube.com/@ReadingByTheRainyMountainJozuaTo join more discussions like this, join our forums: https://www.pagechewing.com/forum/PageChewing.comPAGECHEWING: Comics & Manga PodcastFilm Chewing PodcastLinktreeJoin Riverside.fm

 Varsha, Jozua and I discuss the last few chapters of A War to End All by Michael R. Fletcher and Clayton W. Snyder. We talk about the end of the trilogy, character fates, artwork. religion, where this fits in our all-time lists and much more!Find Varsha on YouTube Bright Threads in the Tapestry on iTunesMichael R. Fletcher on YouTubeClayton W. Snyder on AmazonThe BEAM ChroniclesThere are no heroes. Fiction podcast/Superhero Audiobook by MJ DooneyListen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyPageChewing.comPAGECHEWING: Comics & Manga PodcastFilm Chewing PodcastLinktreeJoin Riverside.fm

Varsha, Dan and I discuss chapters  14 - 37 of A War to End All by Michael R. Fletcher and Clayton W. Snyder. We discuss our thoughts 75% into the book, religion, predictions, revelations, more religion, the evolution of this trilogy, our ideal conclusion and more.Find Varsha on YouTube Bright Threads in the Tapestry on iTunesMichael R. Fletcher on YouTubeClayton W. Snyder on AmazonEverything MattersEverything Matters is a weekly creepy fiction podcast set in a strange paranormal world. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify A Kung Fu Science Fiction Podcast ft. music by Wu-Tang ClanFive criminals, gifted with mysterious powers, each vie for the largest score in New YorkListen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyPageChewing.comPAGECHEWING: Comics & Manga PodcastFilm Chewing PodcastLinktreeJoin Riverside.fm

 Varsha, Dan and I discuss chapters  14 - 37 of A War to End All by Michael R. Fletcher and Clayton W. Snyder. We discuss our thoughts 50% into the book, Morgan, religion, our predictions on how the series will end, humor, going head to head with a cow and much more!Find Varsha on YouTube Bright Threads in the Tapestry on iTunesMichael R. Fletcher on YouTubeClayton W. Snyder on AmazonEverything MattersEverything Matters is a weekly creepy fiction podcast set in a strange paranormal world. Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyPageChewing.comPAGECHEWING: Comics & Manga PodcastFilm Chewing PodcastLinktreeJoin Riverside.fm

Varsha, Dan, Jozua and I discuss the first 13 chapters of A War to End All by Michael R. Fletcher and Clayton W. Snyder. We discuss translations, the humor, religion, characters, progression, talking horses and much moreFind Varsha on YouTube Bright Threads in the Tapestry on iTunesMichael R. Fletcher on YouTubeClayton W. Snyder on AmazonPageChewing.comPAGECHEWING: Comics & Manga PodcastFilm Chewing PodcastLinktreeJoin Riverside.fm

Every week, we are highlighting a panel from TBRCon2023, looking back on the amazing variety of panels that we had the honor of hosting. This week, join moderator/author Zack Argyle and authors Rob J. Hayes, Michael R. Fletcher, J.D. Evans, T.A. Bruno and Patrice Fitzgerald for a TBRCon2023 author panel on "Are SPFBO & SPSFC Important for Indie Authors?". SUPPORT THE SHOW: - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (for exclusive bonus episodes, author readings, book giveaways and more) - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Merch shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (for a selection of tees, tote bags, mugs, notebooks and more) - Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FanFiAddict YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, where this and every other episode of the show is available in full video - Rate and review SFF Addicts on your platform of choice, and share us with your friends EMAIL US WITH YOUR QUESTIONS & COMMENTS: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sffaddictspod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ABOUT THE PANELISTS: Zack Argyle is the author of The Threadlight Trilogy. Find Zack on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X, ⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠his personal website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Rob J. Hayes is the author of The War Eternal series, the Mortal Techniques series, The Ties That Bind series and more. Find Rob on ⁠X⁠, ⁠Amazon⁠ and ⁠his personal website⁠. Michael R. Fletcher is the author of The Obsidian Path series, the Manifest Delusions series, the City of Sacrifice series and more. Find Michael on ⁠X⁠, ⁠Amazon⁠ and ⁠his personal website⁠. J.D. Evans is the author of the Mages of the Wheel series. Find J.D. on ⁠⁠X⁠⁠, Amazon and her personal website. Patrice Fitzgerald is the co-author of Captain Wu, book one in the Starship Nameless trilogy, and more. Find Patrice on ⁠X⁠, Amazon and her personal website. T. A. Bruno is the author of the Song of Kamaria trilogy and Down Below Beyond. Find T. A. on ⁠X, Amazon and his personal website. FOLLOW SFF ADDICTS: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FanFiAddict Book Blog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MUSIC: Intro: "⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Into The Grid⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠" by MellauSFX Outro: “⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Galactic Synthwave⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠” by Divion --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sff-addicts/message

Varsha, Dan and I discuss chapters 23 - 33 of THE MIRRORS TRUTH, the second book in the MANIFEST DELUSIONS series by Michael R. Fletcher. We discuss Stehlen's motivations, Mirrorists, time being a delusion and much more!For those of you reading with us, we'll be discussing the rest of The Mirrors Truth next Tuesday and the episode will post on Wednesday!Find Varsha on YouTube Bright Threads in the Tapestry on iTunesMichael R. Fletcher on YouTubePageChewing.comPAGECHEWING: Comics & Manga PodcastFilm Chewing PodcastLinktreeJoin Riverside.fm

 Varsha, Dan and I discuss chapters 8 - 22 of THE MIRRORS TRUTH, the second book in the MANIFEST DELUSIONS series by Michael R. Fletcher. We discuss religion, character vs. plot, the stakes, who we should be rooting for if anyone and much more! For those of you reading with us, we'll be discussing chapters 23 - 34 of THE MIRRORS TRUTH next week Find Varsha on YouTube Bright Threads in the Tapestry on iTunesMichael R. Fletcher on YouTubePageChewing.comPAGECHEWING: Comics & Manga PodcastFilm Chewing PodcastLinktreeJoin Riverside.fm

Varsha and I discuss the first 7 chapters of THE MIRRORS TRUTH, the second book in the MANIFEST DELUSIONS series by Michael R. Fletcher.  For those of you reading with us, we'll be discussing chapters 8 -22 of THE MIRRORS TRUTH next week Find Varsha on YouTube Michael R. Fletcher on YouTubeMichael R. Fletchers websitePageChewing.comPAGECHEWING: Comics & Manga PodcastFilm Chewing PodcastLinktreeJoin Riverside.fm

We continue through the Manifest Delusions series continues with chapters 26 - 35 of Beyond Redemption by Michael R. Fletcher. We hurt our brains trying to figure out delusions and belief and also discuss how it relates to our own world.We'll be finishing Beyond Redemption next week if you're reading with us!Find Varsha on YouTube PageChewing.comPAGECHEWING: Comics & Manga PodcastFilm Chewing PodcastLinktreeJoin Riverside.fm PageChewing.comPAGECHEWING: Comics & Manga PodcastFilm Chewing PodcastLinktreeJoin Riverside.fm

Our continue through the Manifest Delusions series continues with chapters 11 - 25 of Beyond Redemption by Michael R. Fletcher. We hurt our brains trying to figure out delusions and belief and also discuss how it relates to our own world.We'll be reading chapters 26 - 35 next week if you're reading along with us!Find Varsha on YouTube PageChewing.comPAGECHEWING: Comics & Manga PodcastFilm Chewing PodcastLinktreeJoin Riverside.fm

Please note: Dan's audio track was corrupted a few minutes in. I had to remove the stretches of silence when he was speaking. I tried to fix it but wasn't able to get the audio track added. My apologies for the inconvenience! We begin our journey through the Manifest Delusions world with chapters 1-10 of BEYOND REDEMPTION by Michael R. Fletcher. Varsha, Dan and I discuss the world building, delusions, communication, the characters and predictions on what may happen next.We'll be reading chapters 11-25 if you'd like to follow along with us!Find Varsha on YouTube PageChewing.comPAGECHEWING: Comics & Manga PodcastFilm Chewing PodcastLinktreeJoin Riverside.fm

Every week, we are highlighting a panel from TBRCon2023, looking back on the amazing variety of panels that we had the honor of hosting. This week, join moderator/author Anna Stephens and authors Michael R. Fletcher, K.S. Villoso, Stephen Aryan, Mike Shackle and Patricia A. Jackson for a TBRCon2023 author panel on "What Makes a Good Villain?". SUPPORT THE SHOW: - Patreon (for exclusive bonus episodes, author readings, book giveaways and more) - Merch shop (for a selection of tees, tote bags, mugs, notebooks and more) - Subscribe to the FanFiAddict YouTube channel, where this and every other episode of the show is available in full video - Rate and review SFF Addicts on your platform of choice, and share us with your friends EMAIL US WITH YOUR QUESTIONS & COMMENTS: sffaddictspod@gmail.com ABOUT THE PANELISTS: Anna Stephens is Anna Stephens is the author of the Godblind trilogy, The Stone Knife, The Serpent and the Dead (a Marvel Comics tie-in novel) and more. Find Anna on Twitter, Amazon or her personal website. Michael R. Fletcher is the author of The Obsidian Path series, the Manifest Delusions series, the City of Sacrifice series and more. Find Michael on Twitter, Amazon or his personal website. K.S. Villoso is the author of the Chronicles of the Bitch Queen, Blackwood Marauders, Legacy of the Lost Mage series and more. Find Kay on Twitter, Amazon or her personal website. Stephen Aryan is the author of the Quest for Heroes duology, the Age of Darkness and Age of Dread trilogies, as well as the forthcoming The Judas Blossom. Find Stephen on Twitter, Amazon or his personal website. Mike Shackle is the author of the Last War trilogy, including We Are the Dead, A Fool's Hope and Until the Last. Find Mike on Twitter, Amazon or his personal website. Patricia A. Jackson is the author of Forging A Nightmare, her debut novel. Find Patricia on Twitter, Amazon or her personal website. FOLLOW SFF ADDICTS: FanFiAddict Book Blog Twitter Instagram MUSIC: Intro: "Into The Grid" by MellauSFX Outro: “Galactic Synthwave” by Divion --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sff-addicts/message

Wizards, Warriors & Words has come to an end, and we've gathered together for our final episode to wish you all farewell. Tears are shed, laughs are had, and, as expected, chaos ensues...Thank you all for listening and supporting the show—without you, we wouldn't have gotten this far. - Love, Jed, Mike, Dyrk and Rob.BOOKS MENTIONED:The Bladed Faith by David Dalglish: https://www.amazon.com/Bladed-Faith-Vagrant-Gods/dp/075955708XThe Shadow Saint by Gareth Hanrahan: https://www.amazon.com/Shadow-Saint-Black-Iron-Legacy/dp/0356511537The Crew by Sadir S. Samir: https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Sadir-S-Samir/dp/9198817310/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1668197124&sr=8-1STAY UP-TO-DATE WITH US IN THE FUTURE:Jed's newsletter: https://jedherne.com/newsletterRob's newsletter: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/f8d5k3Dyrk's newsletter: https://www.paternusbooks.com/newsletterMike's Twitter: https://twitter.com/FletcherMRFOR MORE ABOUT OUR HOSTS & OUR BOOKS:Jed Herne: http://jedherne.com/Dyrk Ashton: http://paternusbooks.com/Michael R. Fletcher: http://michaelrfletcher.com/Rob J. Hayes: http://robjhayes.co.uk/This episode was produced and edited by Adrian M. Gibson: https://amgibson.com/Thanks to all of our patrons for funding the show, and an extra-special shoutout to our Legendary Wizard patrons, Taylon, Daniel and Luis! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss our DOs and DON'Ts for writing multiple point of view characters in a novel.Support Wizards, Warriors, & Words on Patreon for bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/wizardswarriorswordsVisit our website to send us a question (and see bonus content): https://wizardswarriorswords.com/Email us: wizardswarriorswords@gmail.comFOR MORE ABOUT OUR HOSTS & OUR BOOKS:Jed Herne: http://jedherne.com/Dyrk Ashton: http://paternusbooks.com/Michael R. Fletcher: http://michaelrfletcher.com/Rob J. Hayes: http://robjhayes.co.uk/This episode was produced and edited by Adrian M. Gibson: https://amgibson.com/Thanks to all of our patrons for funding the show, and an extra-special shoutout to our Legendary Wizard patrons, Taylon, Daniel and Luis! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We answer a big batch of listener questions from you, our wonderful listeners!Questions:- 1:32 - Question 1: What can I do if my writing goes off track?- 6:56 - Question 2: Should I make an author website? - 11:52 - Question 3: How do I stay motivated? - 15:31 - Question 4: How do I network in the writing community?Support Wizards, Warriors, & Words on Patreon for bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/wizardswarriorswordsVisit our website to send us a question (and see bonus content): https://wizardswarriorswords.com/Email us: wizardswarriorswords@gmail.comFOR MORE ABOUT OUR HOSTS & OUR BOOKS:Jed Herne: http://jedherne.com/Dyrk Ashton: http://paternusbooks.com/Michael R. Fletcher: http://michaelrfletcher.com/Rob J. Hayes: http://robjhayes.co.uk/This episode was produced and edited by Adrian M. Gibson: https://amgibson.com/Thanks to all of our patrons for funding the show, and an extra-special shoutout to our Legendary Wizard patrons, Taylon, Daniel and Luis! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're joined again by author and audiobook narrator Travis Baldree to discuss his cozy fantasy hit, Legends & Lattes!Listen to our previous episode with Travis here:https://wizardswarriorswords.com/episode/341-travis-baldree-cradle-narrator-talks-about-audiobooks-narrationSupport Wizards, Warriors, & Words on Patreon for bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/wizardswarriorswordsVisit our website to send us a question (and see bonus content): https://wizardswarriorswords.com/Email us: wizardswarriorswords@gmail.comFOR MORE ABOUT OUR HOSTS & OUR BOOKS:Jed Herne: http://jedherne.com/Dyrk Ashton: http://paternusbooks.com/Michael R. Fletcher: http://michaelrfletcher.com/Rob J. Hayes: http://robjhayes.co.uk/This episode was produced and edited by Adrian M. Gibson: https://amgibson.com/Thanks to all of our patrons for funding the show, and an extra-special shoutout to our Legendary Wizard patrons, Taylon, Daniel and Luis! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 This week I met with author Michael R. Fletcher, blogger Nick Borrelli and booktubers Slowly Red and Jolien Reads. We discussed reviews, weird interactions with authors, ebooks, libraries, cursing in books, why listening to an audio book and driving should be illegal and much more! Watch on YouTube Find Michael R. FletcherFind Nick BorrelliFind Mark (Slowly Red)Find Jolien Reads Connect with me:Steve Talks Books YouTube ChannelVeroEvent CalendarDiscussion ForumTwitterPodcastMy Mountain Biking Channel

Jed and Dyrk chat to Travis Baldree - a prolific audiobook narrator whose narration credits include Cradle by (past guest on the show) Will Wight.CHECK OUT OUR PAST CHATS WITH WILL WIGHT (Author of Cradle):Writing progression fantasy (Dec. 2021): https://wizardswarriorswords.com/episode/249-will-wight-author-of-cradle-on-the-danger-of-success The dangers of success (Dec. 2021): https://wizardswarriorswords.com/episode/249-will-wight-author-of-cradle-on-the-danger-of-success Writing advice (May 2021): https://wizardswarriorswords.com/episode/220-will-wights-best-writing-advice Will talks Cradle (May 2021): https://wizardswarriorswords.com/episode/219-will-wight-talks-cradle-writing-and-hitting-the-nyt-bestseller-list Support Wizards, Warriors, & Words on Patreon for bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/wizardswarriorswordsVisit our website to send us a question (and see bonus content): https://wizardswarriorswords.com/Email us: wizardswarriorswords@gmail.comFOR MORE ABOUT OUR HOSTS & OUR BOOKS:Jed Herne: http://jedherne.com/Dyrk Ashton: http://paternusbooks.com/Michael R. Fletcher: http://michaelrfletcher.com/Rob J. Hayes: http://robjhayes.co.uk/This episode was produced and edited by Adrian M. Gibson: https://amgibson.com/Thanks to all of our patrons for funding the show, and an extra-special shoutout to our Legendary Wizard patrons, Taylon, Daniel and Luis! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you haven't already listened to our first episode with Joe, check it out here: https://wizardswarriorswords.com/episode/339-talking-with-joe-abercrombie-about-the-first-law-his-writing-methods-moreWe're joined once again by the Lord of all things grimdark, Joe Abercrombie! Joe is the author of The Blade Itself, Before They Are Hanged, Last Argument of Kings, Best Served Cold, The Heroes, Red Country, A Little Madness, The Trouble with Peace, The Wisdom of Crowds, and more!Support Wizards, Warriors, & Words on Patreon for bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/wizardswarriorswordsVisit our website to send us a question (and see bonus content): https://wizardswarriorswords.com/Email us: wizardswarriorswords@gmail.comFOR MORE ABOUT OUR HOSTS & OUR BOOKS:Jed Herne: http://jedherne.com/Dyrk Ashton: http://paternusbooks.com/Michael R. Fletcher: http://michaelrfletcher.com/Rob J. Hayes: http://robjhayes.co.uk/This episode was produced and edited by Adrian M. Gibson: https://amgibson.com/Thanks to all of our patrons for funding the show, and an extra-special shoutout to our Legendary Wizard patrons, Taylon, Daniel and Luis! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We interview Joe Abercrombie, author of The Blade Itself, Before They Are Hanged, Last Argument of Kings, Best Served Cold, The Heroes, Red Country, A Little Madness, The Trouble with Peace, The Wisdom of Crowds, and more! As one of the best fantasy authors writing today, it was an absolute blast to discuss his writing methods, career, and more. Stay tuned for another episode with him next week!Support Wizards, Warriors, & Words on Patreon for bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/wizardswarriorswordsVisit our website to send us a question (and see bonus content): https://wizardswarriorswords.com/Email us: wizardswarriorswords@gmail.comFOR MORE ABOUT OUR HOSTS & OUR BOOKS:Jed Herne: http://jedherne.com/Dyrk Ashton: http://paternusbooks.com/Michael R. Fletcher: http://michaelrfletcher.com/Rob J. Hayes: http://robjhayes.co.uk/This episode was produced and edited by Adrian M. Gibson: https://amgibson.com/Thanks to all of our patrons for funding the show, and an extra-special shoutout to our Legendary Wizard patrons, Taylon, Daniel and Luis! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is part two of our two-part discussion about using Kickstarter to launch books. If you haven't already listened to part one, check that out first: https://wizardswarriorswords.com/episode/337-how-to-launch-books-on-kickstarter-robin-michael-j-sullivan-part-12In this episode, we continue talking with Robin & Michael J. Sullivan - a New York Times, USA Today, and Washington Post bestselling epic fantasy and science fiction author, best known for his Riyria Revelations series.Support Wizards, Warriors, & Words on Patreon for bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/wizardswarriorswordsVisit our website to send us a question (and see bonus content): https://wizardswarriorswords.com/Email us: wizardswarriorswords@gmail.comFOR MORE ABOUT OUR HOSTS & OUR BOOKS:Jed Herne: http://jedherne.com/Dyrk Ashton: http://paternusbooks.com/Michael R. Fletcher: http://michaelrfletcher.com/Rob J. Hayes: http://robjhayes.co.uk/This episode was produced and edited by Adrian M. Gibson: https://amgibson.com/Thanks to all of our patrons for funding the show, and an extra-special shoutout to our Legendary Wizard patrons, Taylon, Daniel and Luis! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're joined by Michael J. Sullivan and his wife and business manager Robin Sullivan to discuss how to run effective Kickstarter campaigns. They're masters at this - Brandon Sanderson even paid credit to them when running his own massive multimillion-dollar Kickstarter campaign, describing them as pioneers of this new publishing approach. Enjoy!For more Kickstarter inspiration, check out Jed's recent interview with Aaron A. Reed, who ran a wildly successful half-a-million dollar Kickstarter on the history of text adventures. Listen to it on the podcast feed or watch it here: https://youtu.be/UerRC8E_qA4 Support Wizards, Warriors, & Words on Patreon for bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/wizardswarriorswordsVisit our website to send us a question (and see bonus content): https://wizardswarriorswords.com/Email us: wizardswarriorswords@gmail.comFOR MORE ABOUT OUR HOSTS & OUR BOOKS:Jed Herne: http://jedherne.com/Dyrk Ashton: http://paternusbooks.com/Michael R. Fletcher: http://michaelrfletcher.com/Rob J. Hayes: http://robjhayes.co.uk/This episode was produced and edited by Adrian M. Gibson: https://amgibson.com/Thanks to all of our patrons for funding the show, and an extra-special shoutout to our Legendary Wizard patrons, Taylon, Daniel and Luis! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jed is joined by Gabriel Bergmoser to discuss his latest thriller - an incredibly tense and suspenseful story about a trip through the Australian outback that goes horribly wrong. To listen to 'The Hitchhiker' for FREE, sign up for a free, 30-day Audible trial here: https://www.audible.com/mk/freetrial CHECK OUT JED'S PAST CONVERSATIONS WITH GABRIEL: Wizards, Warriors & Words (2021): https://wizardswarriorswords.com/search/gabriel%20bergmoser The Novel Analyst Podcast (2020): https://novelanalyst.com/2020/06/03/54 The Novel Analyst Podcast (2019): https://novelanalyst.com/2019/08/06/32 The Novel Analyst Podcast (2018): https://novelanalyst.com/2018/09/01/episode5/ Visit our website to send us a question (and see bonus content): https://wizardswarriorswords.com/ Email us: wizardswarriorswords@gmail.com FOR MORE ABOUT OUR HOSTS & OUR BOOKS: Jed Herne: http://jedherne.com/ Dyrk Ashton: http://paternusbooks.com/ Michael R. Fletcher: http://michaelrfletcher.com/ Rob J. Hayes: http://robjhayes.co.uk/ This episode was produced and edited by Adrian M. Gibson: https://amgibson.com/ Thanks to all of our patrons for funding the show, and an extra-special shoutout to our Legendary Wizard patrons, Taylon, Daniel and Luis! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wizardswarriorswords/support

Peter V. Brett joins us again to discuss how he went from writing on the New York subway to selling over 3.5 million books. This is part two of a two-part interview. Peter is the bestselling author of the Demon Cycle series, which has sold more than three and a half million copies in 27 languages worldwide. His novels include The Warded Man (aka The Painted Man), The Desert Spear, The Daylight War, The Skull Throne, and The Core. And, if you'd like to pick up the paperback of Peter's newest book, The Desert Prince, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Desert-Prince-Peter-V-Brett/dp/1984817108/ Visit our website to send us a question (and see bonus content): https://wizardswarriorswords.com/ Email us: wizardswarriorswords@gmail.com FOR MORE ABOUT OUR HOSTS & OUR BOOKS: Jed Herne: http://jedherne.com/ Dyrk Ashton: http://paternusbooks.com/ Michael R. Fletcher: http://michaelrfletcher.com/ Rob J. Hayes: http://robjhayes.co.uk/ This episode was produced and edited by Adrian M. Gibson: https://amgibson.com/ Thanks to all of our patrons for funding the show, and an extra-special shoutout to our Legendary Wizard patrons, Taylon and Daniel! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wizardswarriorswords/support

Peter V. Brett is the bestselling author of the Demon Cycle series, which has sold more than three and a half million copies in 27 languages worldwide. His novels include The Warded Man (aka The Painted Man), The Desert Spear, The Daylight War, The Skull Throne, and The Core. This is part one of a two-part interview with fantasy author Peter V. Brett—stay tuned for part two next week! And, if you'd like to pick up the paperback of Peter's newest book, The Desert Prince, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Desert-Prince-Peter-V-Brett/dp/1984817108/ If you're interested in having Jed Herne edit your book, he'd love to work with you. Apply for book editing here: https://www.jedherne.com/editing Visit our website to send us a question (and see bonus content): https://wizardswarriorswords.com/ Email us: wizardswarriorswords@gmail.com FOR MORE ABOUT OUR HOSTS & OUR BOOKS: Jed Herne: http://jedherne.com/ Dyrk Ashton: http://paternusbooks.com/ Michael R. Fletcher: http://michaelrfletcher.com/ Rob J. Hayes: http://robjhayes.co.uk/ This episode was produced and edited by Adrian M. Gibson: https://amgibson.com/ Thanks to all of our patrons for funding the show, and an extra-special shoutout to our Legendary Wizard patrons, Taylon and Daniel! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wizardswarriorswords/support

Prompted by a listener question, we share the tips we wish we'd known when we started writing our first book. If you're a new writer, then this episode is for you! Our top 8 tips: Finish the book Don't expect to find your voice right away - and that's okay Try to enjoy the process - writer what you like It's okay if it's hard Think about point of view and tense - but it's okay to mess up There's no one right way to write a book Be consistent with your routine (but it's okay to take a break) Just keep writing WORKS/VIDEOS MENTIONED: How to Read Novels Like a Professor by Thomas C. Foster: https://www.amazon.com/How-Read-Novels-Like-Professor-ebook/dp/B0015DWNR4 How to write your first book (on Jed's YouTube channel): https://youtu.be/amEfcgyUamw If you're interested in having Jed Herne edit your book, he'd love to work with you. Apply for book editing here: https://www.jedherne.com/editing Visit our website to send us a question (and see bonus content): https://wizardswarriorswords.com/ Email us: wizardswarriorswords@gmail.com FOR MORE ABOUT OUR HOSTS & OUR BOOKS: Jed Herne: http://jedherne.com/ Dyrk Ashton: http://paternusbooks.com/ Michael R. Fletcher: http://michaelrfletcher.com/ Rob J. Hayes: http://robjhayes.co.uk/ This episode was produced and edited by Adrian M. Gibson: https://amgibson.com/ Thanks to all of our patrons for funding the show, and an extra-special shoutout to our Legendary Wizard patrons, Taylon and Daniel! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wizardswarriorswords/support

 This week we sat down to chat with authors Michael R. Fletcher, Clayton Snyder and booktuber/author Slowly Red (Mark). We talked book covers, writing, losing your progress, tattoos, Fight Cock whiskey, upcoming projects, non-alcoholic beers and much more! Watch on YouTubeFind Michael R. Fletcher Twitter Amazon Website Find Clayton Snyder Twitter Amazon Website Find Mark (Slowly Red) Connect with me:Steve Talks Books YouTube ChannelVeroEvent CalendarDiscussion ForumTwitterPodcastMy Mountain Biking Channel

Join host Adrian M. Gibson for a special SFF Addicts one-year anniversary extravaganza (streamed live on YouTube), where he reminisces on the past year of podcasting, chats with friends and catches up with past guest authors like Kevin Hearne, Delilah S. Dawson, Anthony Ryan, K.S. Villoso, Andrea Stewart, Dyrk Ashton, Michael R. Fletcher, Krystle Matar, Ryan Cahill, Matt Kressel and more. Plus, three LIVE READINGS, from authors Connor M. Caplan, Tori Gross and Adrian M. Gibson himself. EMAIL US WITH YOUR QUESTIONS & COMMENTS: sffaddictspod@gmail.com ABOUT OUR GUESTS: Thank you so much to everyone who took part in the livestream, including Kevin Hearne, Delilah S. Dawson, Andrea Stewart, K.S. Villoso, E.G. Radcliff, Anthony Ryan, Michael R. Fletcher, Dyrk Ashton, Rob J. Hayes, Sebastien de Castell, Ben Galley, Krystle Matar, Luke Tarzian, Angela Boord, Dan Fitzgerald, Dan Stout, Jonathan Nevair, Ryan Cahill, Brian Naslund, Quenby Olson, Matt Kressel, Tiffany Trent, Cody Sisco, Liam Quane, Ron Walters, Ciel Pierlot, Connor M. Caplan, Tori Gross, Justin Gross, David Walters, Sean Conley and Tom "Bookbeard" Harnett. Special thank you to Peter Hartog and Patricia A. Jackson—you two are the best. Check out all of these amazing, talented folks on past episodes of SFF Addicts. FIND US ONLINE: FanFiAddict Book Blog Discord Twitter Instagram MUSIC: Intro: "FanFiAddict Theme (Short Version)" by Astronoz Outro: “Cloudy Sunset” by Astronoz SFF Addicts is part of FanFiAddict, so check us out at https://fanfiaddict.com/ for the latest in book reviews, essays and all things sci-fi and fantasy, as well as the full episode archive for the podcast and the blog post accompanying this episode. Follow us on Instagram or Twitter @SFFAddictsPod, and please subscribe, rate and review us on your platform of choice, or share us with your friends. It helps a lot, and we greatly appreciate it. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sff-addicts/message

Jed Herne (author of Siege of Treboulain) is joined by fellow Choice of Games authors Hannah Powell-Smith (Blood Money, Crème de la Crème) and Kate Heartfield (The Road to Canterbury, The Magician's Workshop). Together, we discuss writing interactive fiction, our experiences of writing for Choice of Games, and more. Enjoy! WORKS/GAMES MENTIONED: Hannah's website: https://hannahpowellsmith.com/ Kate's website: https://kateheartfield.com/ Blood Money: https://www.choiceofgames.com/blood-money/ Crème de la Crème: https://www.choiceofgames.com/creme-de-la-creme/ The Road to Canterbury: https://www.choiceofgames.com/road-to-canterbury/ The Magician's Workshop: https://www.choiceofgames.com/magicians-workshop/ If you're interested in having Jed Herne edit your book, he'd love to work with you. Apply for book editing here: https://www.jedherne.com/editing Visit our website to send us a question (and see bonus content): https://wizardswarriorswords.com/ Email us: wizardswarriorswords@gmail.com FOR MORE ABOUT OUR HOSTS & OUR BOOKS: Jed Herne: http://jedherne.com/ Dyrk Ashton: http://paternusbooks.com/ Michael R. Fletcher: http://michaelrfletcher.com/ Rob J. Hayes: http://robjhayes.co.uk/ This episode was produced and edited by Adrian M. Gibson: https://amgibson.com/ Thanks to all of our patrons for funding the show, and an extra-special shoutout to our Legendary Wizard patrons, Taylon and Daniel! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wizardswarriorswords/support

In a special crossover episode, we chat about podcasting in the sci-fi and fantasy space with SFF Addicts host Adrian M. Gibson (who is also the producer/editor of WWW). We dig into the origins of WWW and SFF Addicts, the ins and outs of running a podcast, ordering alcohol from Amazon UK, getting yourself a Jed and more. Of course, chaos ensues… Watch or listen to SFF Addicts podcast here: https://anchor.fm/sff-addicts/ https://www.youtube.com/c/FanFiAddict/ PODCASTS/BOOKS MENTIONED: Novel Analyst podcast Something Like an Autobiography by Akira Kurosawa The Emerald Forest Diary by John Boorman Just Tell Me When to Cry by Richard Fleischer The Magic Lantern by Ingmar Bergman If you're interested in having Jed Herne edit your book, he'd love to work with you. Apply for book editing here: https://www.jedherne.com/editing Visit our website to send us a question (and see bonus content): https://wizardswarriorswords.com/ Email us: wizardswarriorswords@gmail.com FOR MORE ABOUT OUR HOSTS & OUR BOOKS: Jed Herne: http://jedherne.com/ Dyrk Ashton: http://paternusbooks.com/ Michael R. Fletcher: http://michaelrfletcher.com/ Rob J. Hayes: http://robjhayes.co.uk/ SFF Addicts: https://twitter.com/SFFAddictsPod Adrian M. Gibson: https://twitter.com/adrianmgibson This episode was produced and edited by Adrian M. Gibson: https://amgibson.com/ Thanks to all of our patrons for funding the show, and an extra-special shoutout to our Legendary Wizard patrons, Taylon and Daniel! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wizardswarriorswords/support

Join host Adrian M. Gibson and authors/hosts of Wizards, Warriors & Words podcast Jed Herne, Dyrk Ashton, Michael R. Fletcher and Rob J. Hayes for a special crossover episode focused on SFF podcasting. Utter chaos ensues as they discuss the origins of both WWW and SFF Addicts, the ins and outs of running a podcast, what podcasting has given them personally and as writers, advice on getting started with your own podcast, ordering alcohol on Amazon UK, making beeswax candles, fanboying, fame, stinky musicians, "proposing" to William Gibson and much more. Come, laugh hysterically during this sentimental shit show of an episode, embrace the numerous tangents, and go get yourself a Jed. To listen to Wizards, Warriors & Words and find out more about the podcast, click here. EMAIL US WITH YOUR QUESTIONS & COMMENTS: sffaddictspod@gmail.com ABOUT THE AUTHORS: Jed Herne is a co-host of Wizards, Warriors & Words and author of Siege of Treboulain, Across the Broken Stars, The Thunder Heist and more. Find Jed on Twitter or his personal website. Dyrk Ashton is a co-host of Wizards, Warriors & Words and author of The Paternus Trilogy. Find Dyrk on Twitter or his personal website. Michael R. Fletcher is a co-host of Wizards, Warriors & Words and co-author of Norylska Groans and author of The Obsidian Path series, the Manifest Delusions series, Ghosts of Tomorrow and more. Find Michael on Twitter or his personal website. Rob J. Hayes is a co-host of Wizards, Warriors & Words and author of The War Eternal series, the Mortal Techniques series, The Ties That Bind series and more. Find Rob on Twitter or his personal website. FIND US ONLINE: FanFiAddict Book Blog Discord Twitter Instagram MUSIC: Intro: "FanFiAddict Theme (Short Version)" by Astronoz Interlude 1: "The Wind" by Astronoz The Broken Binding Ad & Interlude 2: “Crescendo” by Astronoz Outro: “Cloudy Sunset” by Astronoz SFF Addicts is part of FanFiAddict, so check us out at https://fanfiaddict.com/ for the latest in book reviews, essays and all things sci-fi and fantasy, as well as the full episode archive for the podcast and the blog post accompanying this episode. Follow us on Instagram or Twitter @SFFAddictsPod, and please subscribe, rate and review us on your platform of choice, or share us with your friends. It helps a lot, and we greatly appreciate it. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sff-addicts/message

Mike Carey is a prolific comic book writer and graphic novelist. His work includes The Sandman spin-off series Lucifer, runs on Marvel's X-Men and Fantastic Four series, and The Girl with All the Gifts, which he helped adapt into a movie. BOOKS MENTIONED: Understanding Comics by Scott McCloud Reinventing Comics by Scott McCloud Making Comics by Scott McCloud My Faith in Frankie by Mike Carey (NOTE: these are affiliate links—using them helps supports the show at no extra cost to you). If you're interested in having Jed Herne edit your book, he'd love to work with you. Apply for book editing here: https://www.jedherne.com/editing Support Wizards, Warriors, & Words on Patreon for bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/wizardswarriorswords Visit our website to send us a question (and see bonus content): https://wizardswarriorswords.com/ Email us: wizardswarriorswords@gmail.com FOR MORE ABOUT OUR HOSTS & OUR BOOKS: Jed Herne: http://jedherne.com/ Dyrk Ashton: http://paternusbooks.com/ Michael R. Fletcher: http://michaelrfletcher.com/ Rob J. Hayes: http://robjhayes.co.uk/ This episode was produced and edited by Adrian M. Gibson: https://amgibson.com/ Thanks to all of our patrons for funding the show, and an extra-special shoutout to our Legendary Wizard patrons, Daniel Henderson and Taylon! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wizardswarriorswords/support

We're joined by comic book, screenwriter, and novelist extraordinaire Mike Carey (aka M. R. Carey)! Mike has an amazing backlist of work, including The Sandman spin-off series Lucifer, Marvel's X-Men, and The Girl with All the Gifts, which he helped adapt into a movie. If you're interested in having Jed Herne edit your book, he'd love to work with you. Apply for book editing here: www.jedherne.com/editing Support Wizards, Warriors, & Words on Patreon for bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/wizardswarriorswords Visit our website to send us a question (and see bonus content): https://wizardswarriorswords.com/ Email us: wizardswarriorswords@gmail.com FOR MORE ABOUT OUR HOSTS & OUR BOOKS: Jed Herne: http://jedherne.com/ Dyrk Ashton: http://paternusbooks.com/ Michael R. Fletcher: http://michaelrfletcher.com/ Rob J. Hayes: http://robjhayes.co.uk/ This episode was produced and edited by Adrian M. Gibson: https://amgibson.com/ Thanks to all of our patrons for funding the show, and an extra-special shoutout to our Legendary Wizard patrons, Daniel Henderson and Taylon! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wizardswarriorswords/support

Today I'll be reading The Message by Michael R. Fletcher. It can be found in A Collection of Obsessions. Thanks to Michael for letting me read the story on the podcast, it's on of my favorites.Read A Collection of Obsessions A Collection of Obsessions Discussion with Michael R. Fletcher Find Michael R. Fletcher Website Twitter  Patreon Amazon Connect with me:Steve Talks Books YouTube ChannelVeroEvent CalendarDiscussion ForumTwitterPodcastMy Mountain Biking Channel

We take a listener's blurb and try to improve it. NOTE: There were some issues with Rob's recording, so he drops out of the episode partway through. Support Wizards, Warriors, & Words on Patreon for bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/wizardswarriorswords Visit our website to send us a question (and see bonus content): https://wizardswarriorswords.com/ Email us: wizardswarriorswords@gmail.com FOR MORE ABOUT OUR HOSTS & OUR BOOKS: Jed Herne: http://jedherne.com/ Dyrk Ashton: http://paternusbooks.com/ Michael R. Fletcher: http://michaelrfletcher.com/ Rob J. Hayes: http://robjhayes.co.uk/ This episode was produced and edited by Adrian M. Gibson: https://amgibson.com/ Thanks to all of our patrons for funding the show, and an extra-special shoutout to our Legendary Wizard patron, Taylon! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wizardswarriorswords/support

We answer a bunch of listener questions! Support Wizards, Warriors, & Words on Patreon for bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/wizardswarriorswords Visit our website to send us a question (and see bonus content): https://wizardswarriorswords.com/ Email us: wizardswarriorswords@gmail.com FOR MORE ABOUT OUR HOSTS & OUR BOOKS: Jed Herne: http://jedherne.com/ Dyrk Ashton: http://paternusbooks.com/ Michael R. Fletcher: http://michaelrfletcher.com/ Rob J. Hayes: http://robjhayes.co.uk/ Thanks to all of our patrons for funding the show, and an extra-special shoutout to our Legendary Wizard patron, Taylon! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wizardswarriorswords/support

 P.L. Stuart and I welcome guests Anna Smith Spark and Michael R. Fletcher for episode 15 of PAGE CHEWING. We discussed how they became friends, their upcoming collaboration, dark fantasy, their favorite creatures, influential childhood books, what they are working on now and so much more! Watch on YouTube Find Anna Smith Spark Website Twitter Amazon  Find Michael R. Fletcher Website Twitter  Patreon Amazon Find P.L. Stuart Connect with me:Steve Talks Books YouTube ChannelVeroEvent CalendarDiscussion ForumTwitterPodcastMy Mountain Biking Channel

Freelance editor Sarah Chorn (who has edited Michael Fletcher's books) joins us to discuss the process of working with editors. We cover the 4 different types of editing passes, how much it costs to edit your book, and more. NOTE: Apologies for some audio issues this week. We had difficulties with our guest's final recording. To visit Sarah's website, head here: https://sarahchornedits.com/ For links to tools/software mentioned in this episode: https://wizardswarriorswords.com/tools Support Wizards, Warriors, & Words on Patreon for bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/wizardswarriorswords Visit our website to send us a question (and see bonus content): https://wizardswarriorswords.com/ Email us: wizardswarriorswords@gmail.com FOR MORE ABOUT OUR HOSTS & OUR BOOKS: Jed Herne: http://jedherne.com/ Dyrk Ashton: http://paternusbooks.com/ Michael R. Fletcher: http://michaelrfletcher.com/ Rob J. Hayes: http://robjhayes.co.uk/ This episode was produced and edited by Adrian M. Gibson: https://amgibson.com/ Claim your free MailerLite account today to connect with more readers and sell more books: www.jedherne.com/mail --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wizardswarriorswords/support

For this interview I had the pleasure of reading Never Die and Along the Razor's Edge author Rob J. Hayes. This was a huge pleasure as Never Die was one of the best books I have read in the last five years. We talked a lot about a lot so you don't want to miss this one! Please share, subscribe, and make sure to check out Rob's socials and his writing podcast Wizards, Warriors, and Words with Michael R. Fletcher, Jed Herne, and Dyrk Ashton which releases every Monday! http://www.robjhayes.co.uk/ https://www.amazon.com/Rob-J.-Hayes/e/B00JF0YJL2%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7075073.Rob_J_Hayes https://www.bookseriesinorder.com/rob-j-hayes/ https://www.fantasticfiction.com/h/rob-j-hayes/ https://anchor.fm/wizardswarriorswords

We're joined by freelance editor Sarah Chorn to discuss how we edit our books, and how our processes have evolved over time. NOTE: Apologies for some audio issues this week. We had difficulties with our guest's final recording, especially her introduction, so we had to cut a bit of that out. For links to tools/software mentioned in this episode: https://wizardswarriorswords.com/tools Support Wizards, Warriors, & Words on Patreon for bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/wizardswarriorswords Visit our website to send us a question (and see bonus content): https://wizardswarriorswords.com/ Email us: wizardswarriorswords@gmail.com FOR MORE ABOUT OUR HOSTS & OUR BOOKS: Jed Herne: http://jedherne.com/ Dyrk Ashton: http://paternusbooks.com/ Michael R. Fletcher: http://michaelrfletcher.com/ Rob J. Hayes: http://robjhayes.co.uk/ This episode was produced and edited by Adrian M. Gibson: https://amgibson.com/ Claim your free MailerLite account today to connect with more readers and sell more books: www.jedherne.com/mail --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wizardswarriorswords/support

We answer listener questions. If you have a question for us, send it through via our website (link below)! Support Wizards, Warriors, & Words on Patreon for bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/wizardswarriorswords Visit our website to send us a question (and see bonus content): https://wizardswarriorswords.com/ Email us: wizardswarriorswords@gmail.com FOR MORE ABOUT OUR HOSTS & OUR BOOKS: Jed Herne: http://jedherne.com/ Dyrk Ashton: http://paternusbooks.com/ Michael R. Fletcher: http://michaelrfletcher.com/ Rob J. Hayes: http://robjhayes.co.uk/ This episode was produced and edited by Adrian M. Gibson: https://amgibson.com/ Claim your free MailerLite account today to connect with more readers and sell more books: www.jedherne.com/mail --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wizardswarriorswords/support

Prompted by a patron question, we come up with a book concept on the spot. Chaos ensues… Support Wizards, Warriors, & Words on Patreon for bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/wizardswarriorswords Visit our website to send us a question (and see bonus content): https://wizardswarriorswords.com/ Email us: wizardswarriorswords@gmail.com FOR MORE ABOUT OUR HOSTS & OUR BOOKS: Jed Herne: http://jedherne.com/ Dyrk Ashton: http://paternusbooks.com/ Michael R. Fletcher: http://michaelrfletcher.com/ Rob J. Hayes: http://robjhayes.co.uk/ This episode was produced and edited by Adrian M. Gibson: https://amgibson.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wizardswarriorswords/support

We discuss what we would do if we had to start from scratch and publish our first book this year. Support Wizards, Warriors, & Words on Patreon for bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/wizardswarriorswords Visit our website to send us a question (and see bonus content): https://wizardswarriorswords.com/ Email us: wizardswarriorswords@gmail.com FOR MORE ABOUT OUR HOSTS & OUR BOOKS: Jed Herne: http://jedherne.com/ Dyrk Ashton: http://paternusbooks.com/ Michael R. Fletcher: http://michaelrfletcher.com/ Rob J. Hayes: http://robjhayes.co.uk/ This episode was produced and edited by Adrian M. Gibson: https://amgibson.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wizardswarriorswords/support

Join host Adrian M. Gibson and authors Anthony Ryan, Krystle Matar, Michael R. Fletcher, Jessica Moon and Ben Galley as they compare and contrast traditional, indie and self-publishing. During the panel they discuss the viability of each publishing avenue, misconceptions about them, finding an agent, cover art and design, the editing process, distribution and marketing and much more. DISCLAIMER: This discussion is specifically about fantasy and sci-fi publishing. EMAIL US WITH YOUR QUESTIONS & COMMENTS: sffaddictspod@gmail.com ABOUT THE AUTHORS: Anthony Ryan is the New York Times bestselling author of the Raven's Shadow trilogy, the Draconis Memoria trilogy, The Covenant of Steel series and more. Find Anthony on Twitter or his personal website. Krystle Matar is the author of Legacy of the Brightwash, a finalist for the SPFBO 7 competition. Find Krystle on Twitter or her personal website. Michael R. Fletcher is the author of the Manifest Delusions series, The Obsidian Path series and more, and he is the co-author of Norylska Groans, an SPFBO 7 finalist. Find Michael on Twitter or his personal website. Jessica Moon is the co-founder and creative director of Shadow Spark Publishing. She also co-wrote the Proliferation trilogy with her Shadow Spark co-founder Mandy Russell. Find Jessica on Twitter or the Shadow Spark Publishing website. Ben Galley is the author of the Emaneska Series, The Scalussen Chronicles and much more. Find Ben on Twitter or his personal website. FIND US ONLINE: FanFiAddict Book Blog Discord Twitter Instagram MUSIC: Intro: "FanFiAddict Theme (Short Version)" by Astronoz Interlude 1: "The Wind" by Astronoz The Broken Binding Ad & Interlude 2: “Crescendo” by Astronoz Outro: “Cloudy Sunset” by Astronoz SFF Addicts is part of FanFiAddict, so check us out at https://fanfiaddict.com/ for the latest in book reviews, essays and all things sci-fi and fantasy, as well as the full episode archive for the podcast and the blog post accompanying this episode. Follow us on Instagram or Twitter @SFFAddictsPod, and please subscribe, rate and review us on your platform of choice, or share us with your friends. It helps a lot, and we greatly appreciate it. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sff-addicts/message

We answer two listener questions. Support Wizards, Warriors, & Words on Patreon for bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/wizardswarriorswords Jed's writing playlist for Siege of Treboulain: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2XlDg2tlyDWA4EnRSQVuTM?si=a4c6a144416d4baf Art for The Thunder Heist: https://jedherne.com/thunderheistartwork/ Visit our website to send us a question (and see bonus content): https://wizardswarriorswords.com/ Email us: wizardswarriorswords@gmail.com FOR MORE ABOUT OUR HOSTS & OUR BOOKS: Jed Herne: http://jedherne.com/ Dyrk Ashton: http://paternusbooks.com/ Michael R. Fletcher: http://michaelrfletcher.com/ Rob J. Hayes: http://robjhayes.co.uk/ This episode was produced and edited by Adrian M. Gibson: https://amgibson.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wizardswarriorswords/support

Join host Adrian M. Gibson and FanFiAddict's Tori Gross and Connor M. Caplan as they play the beginning of Siege of Treboulain live with its author Jed Herne. They had a great time experiencing the game together, crafting a consistent main character and making decisions as a team (with the occasional inconsistent decision to throw gasoline on the fire). Jed also answered some questions about the game's worldbuilding, character progression and more. This live playthrough is also a companion to a one-on-one interview with Adrian and Jed, where they chat about Jed's writing process for Siege of Treboulain, comparing that to writing a novel, his podcasting journey and more. Check that out on the podcast feed or on YouTube. ABOUT THE AUTHOR & GAME: Jed Herne is the fantasy author of Fires of the Dead, Across the Broken Stars, and The Thunder Heist. His latest work is Siege of Treboulain, an epic fantasy interactive fiction game with 280,000 words of playable content, which is out today, April 14th. He is also a podcaster, hosting Wizards, Warriors & Words with authors Dyrk Ashton, Rob J. Hayes and Michael R. Fletcher. Find Jed on Twitter, Amazon, his personal website and the Wizards, Warriors & Words podcast (on YouTube or Apple Podcasts). Siege of Treboulain is an epic fantasy interactive fiction game, where you rule Treboulain: a magical, medieval city. When an enemy army beseiges Treboulain, will you have the strength to protect your people? The final game has 9 chapters, with 280,000 words of total playable content. You can pick up Siege of Treboulain on Steam, or play a free demo of the first two chapters here. For more information or to join a waitlist for the game, click here. FIND US ONLINE: FanFiAddict Blog Discord Twitter Instagram MUSIC: Intro: "FanFiAddict Theme (Short Version)" by Astronoz Interlude 1 & 2: “Crescendo” by Astronoz Outro: “Cloudy Sunset” by Astronoz SFF Addicts is part of FanFiAddict, so check us out at https://fanfiaddict.com for the latest in book reviews, essays and all things sci-fi and fantasy, as well as the full episode archive for the podcast and the blog post accompanying this episode. Follow us on Instagram or Twitter @SFFAddictsPod. You can also email us directly at sffaddictspod@gmail.com with queries, comments or whatever comes to mind. Also, please subscribe, rate and review us on your platform of choice, and share us with your friends. It helps a lot, and we greatly appreciate it.

Join host Adrian M. Gibson and author/podcaster Jed Herne for a chat about his new epic fantasy interactive fiction game Siege of Treboulain, his previous novels, the challenges (and benefits) of writing an interactive fiction game versus a novel, how he got started in podcasting, the beginnings of Wizards, Warriors & Words and what his hopes are for the podcast's future, finding a good creative/life balance and much more. This interview is also a companion to a live playthrough of Siege of Treboulain, where Adrian and fellow FanFiAddict bloggers Tori Gross and Connor M. Caplan played the beginning of the game with Jed. Check that out on the podcast feed or on YouTube. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Jed Herne is the fantasy author of Fires of the Dead, Across the Broken Stars, and The Thunder Heist. His latest work is Siege of Treboulain, an epic fantasy interactive fiction game with 280,000 words of playable content, which is out today, April 14th. He is also a podcaster, hosting Wizards, Warriors & Words with authors Dyrk Ashton, Rob J. Hayes and Michael R. Fletcher. Find Jed on Twitter, Amazon, his personal website and the Wizards, Warriors & Words podcast (on YouTube or Apple Podcasts). You can pick up Siege of Treboulain on Steam, or play a free demo of the first two chapters here. For more information or to join a waitlist for the game, click here. FIND US ONLINE: FanFiAddict Blog Discord Twitter Instagram MUSIC: Intro: "FanFiAddict Theme (Short Version)" by Astronoz Interlude 1 & 2: “Crescendo” by Astronoz Outro: “Cloudy Sunset” by Astronoz SFF Addicts is part of FanFiAddict, so check us out at https://fanfiaddict.com for the latest in book reviews, essays and all things sci-fi and fantasy, as well as the full episode archive for the podcast and the blog post accompanying this episode. Follow us on Instagram or Twitter @SFFAddictsPod. You can also email us directly at sffaddictspod@gmail.com with queries, comments or whatever comes to mind. Also, please subscribe, rate and review us on your platform of choice, and share us with your friends. It helps a lot, and we greatly appreciate it.

Michael R. Fletcher unleashes chaos by springing a surprise topic on the rest of the Wizards, Warriors, & Words crew... Listen to our previous chaos episode here: https://wizardswarriorswords.com/episode/210-the-chaos-episode Support Wizards, Warriors, & Words on Patreon for bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/wizardswarriorswords Visit our website to send us a question (and see bonus content): https://wizardswarriorswords.com/ Email us: wizardswarriorswords@gmail.com For more about our hosts and our books: Jed Herne: jedherne.com Dyrk Ashton: paternusbooks.com Michael R. Fletcher: michaelrfletcher.com Rob J. Hayes: robjhayes.co.uk --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wizardswarriorswords/support

 Armanis and I discussed grimdark, his book The Holy Grail War, publishing, why Michael R. Fletcher is underrated and much more! Watch on YouTube Find Armanis Website Twitter AmazonConnect with me:Steve Talks Books YouTube ChannelOn FacebookVeroEvent CalendarDiscussion ForumTwitterPodcastMy Mountain Biking Channel

The pick for Short Story Saturday in February was A Collection of Obsessions by Michael R. Fletcher.  Met with Michael to discuss each short story from the collection and some other fun topics.  Spoilers for most of the stories in the collection!Find Michael R. FletcherWebsiteAmazon Twitter Connect with me:Steve Talks Books YouTube ChannelOn FacebookVeroEvent CalendarDiscussion ForumTwitterPodcastMy Mountain Biking Channel 

 A group of grimdark authors, readers and editors walk into a bar... Watch on YouTubeGuest List: Richard Nell- WebsiteAmazonTwitterSarah Chorn- On AmazonBlogTwitterFacebookSienna Frost (Faye)- TwitterWebsiteBuy Obsidian AwakeningMichael R. Fletcher- TwitterWebsiteAmazonSlowly Red-On YouTubeMihir - Fantasy Book Critic- WebsiteTwitterConnect with me:Steve Talks Books YouTube ChannelOn FacebookVeroEvent CalendarDiscussion ForumTwitterPodcastMy Mountain Biking Channel

For episode 7 we had Michael R Fletcher as our guest. Mike is one of the four host for my favorite podcast Wizards, Warriors, and Words. I really enjoyed Mike's take on Indie publishing, writing advice, and general knowledge on the craft. Please take a look at his amazing selection of books in the links below, we look forward to having him back in the near future! http://michaelrfletcher.com/ https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7035308.Michael_R_Fletcher https://www.amazon.com/Michael-R.-Fletcher/e/B0115P5QT8%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share

Episode 2 is with Clayton Snyder and we talk about co-authoring a book with Michael R. Fletcher, his current project, and books that he himself has suggested to our audience! Below you can find the Amazon link to Clayton's books: https://www.amazon.com/Clayton-Snyder/e/B00W3SRN6Q%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share Here is Clayton's website as well: https://claytonwsnyder.com/about/

This is a review for fantasy book BLACK STONE HEART author Michael R. Fletcher. We tend to get feisty with a great deal of hand smacking, chair banging, finger snapping, horn blowing, and the occasional firing squad. Author's Goodreads page Tristen's Goodreads page

 Join us to discuss our book clubs July book of the month: Beyond Redemption with author Michael R. Fletcher. Find Michael R. Fletcher: https://twitter.com/FletcherMR Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Michael-R-Fletcher/e/B0115P5QT8 Jolien Reads: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXP8cm8jETiLaesiVgaZhYA Stacey's All Booked: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5sXlcbDLNnQ9vwHRnQQdpQ Hey Ya'll Listen Up: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2RvKmaWUzInOnrdPdbITCg My links: Forum & Book Club: https://www.creepingdeath.org/forum/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SteveTalksBooks Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1793148 

Clayton W. Snyder (co-author of Norylska Groans, along with our very own Michael R. Fletcher) joins us to discuss how to successfully co-write a novel. Support Wizards, Warriors, & Words on Patreon for bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/wizardswarriorswords Email us your questions: wizardswarriorswords@gmail.com For more about our hosts and our books: Dyrk Ashton: paternusbooks.com Michael R. Fletcher: michaelrfletcher.com Rob J. Hayes: robjhayes.co.uk Jed Herne: jedherne.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wizardswarriorswords/support

Check out 'The King Must Fall' (a fantasy anthology by Grimdark Magazine) on Kickstarter: bit.ly/kingmustfall (Ends Thursday, July 15th). Today, we're joined by Adrian Collins, the founder of Grimdark Magazine, to discuss their latest kickstarter. (Which features a story by our very own Michael R. Fletcher!). We also chat about running a publishing house, kickstarter mistakes to avoid, and much more. Enjoy! Support Wizards, Warriors, & Words on Patreon for bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/wizardswarriorswords Email us your questions: wizardswarriorswords@gmail.com For more about our hosts and our books: Dyrk Ashton: paternusbooks.com Michael R. Fletcher: michaelrfletcher.com Rob J. Hayes: robjhayes.co.uk Jed Herne: jedherne.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wizardswarriorswords/support

On this week's episode I'm joined by 2020 Booknest Award winner and SPFBO 6 finalist Michael R. Fletcher to talk about his book Black Stone Heart. We talk about lying naked in the street drunk, being an agent of chaos, and his beef with Brandon Sanderson. We also talk about his love of cannibalistic characters, how slitting throats is exhausting, and that writing clean book is just plain boring! Listen now! 

In today's episode, Michael R. Fletcher takes the lead as we discuss random aspects of the writing life, as well as some deeper thoughts about our philosophies in general. Enjoy! Support Wizards, Warriors, & Words on Patreon for bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/wizardswarriorswords Email us your questions: wizardswarriorswords@gmail.com For more about our hosts and our books: Dyrk Ashton: paternusbooks.com Michael R. Fletcher: michaelrfletcher.com Rob J. Hayes: robjhayes.co.uk Jed Herne: jedherne.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wizardswarriorswords/support

Support the show on patreon for exclusive bonuses! www.patreon.com/wizardswarriorswords . What is grimdark fantasy, and what do our hosts think about it? Our books are often labelled as 'grimdark' (especially Michael R. Fletcher's), so how do we respond to this? For more about our hosts and our books: Dyrk Ashton: paternusbooks.com Michael R. Fletcher: michaelrfletcher.com Rob J. Hayes: robjhayes.co.uk Jed Herne: jedherne.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wizardswarriorswords/support

Arthur C. Clark award-winning author Adrian Tchaikovsky (Children of Time, Shadows of the Apt, The Doors of Eden) joins us again to discuss how to create amazing fantasy and sci-fi worlds. Enjoy! For more about our hosts and our books: Michael R. Fletcher: michaelrfletcher.com Rob J. Hayes: robjhayes.co.uk Jed Herne: jedherne.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wizardswarriorswords/support

Arthur C. Clark award-winning author Adrian Tchaikovsky (Children of Time, Shadows of the Apt, The Doors of Eden) joins the Wizards, Warriors, and Words team to share his secrets for writing fantasy and sci-fi animals. For more about our hosts and our books: Michael R. Fletcher: michaelrfletcher.com Rob J. Hayes: robjhayes.co.uk Jed Herne: jedherne.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wizardswarriorswords/support

Get the Black Stone Heart audiobook for free with a 30 day free audible trial: www.audibletrial.com/words (By using this link, it helps support the show - thank you!) In this bonus episode, Michael R. Fletcher reads the opening of his grimdark fantasy story, Black Stone Heart. Enjoy! Blurb: A broken man, Khraen awakens alone and lost. His stone heart has been shattered, littered across the world. With each piece, he regains some small shard of the man he once was. He follows the trail, fragment by fragment, remembering his terrible past. There was a woman. There was a sword. There was an end to sorrow. Khraen walks the obsidian path. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wizardswarriorswords/support

On this week's episode we interview Michael R. Fletcher, author of the Manifest Delusions series and the City of Sacrifice series. We discuss his multiple doppelgängers, traditional vs. indie publishing, how to be the ultimate DIY author, what the fuck Grimdark is, question Michael's sanity and so much more! 

Flaws play a crucial role in developing good characters. In this episode, we discuss how we build flaws to make our characters more interesting, relatable, and complex. Featured book: Black Stone Heart by Michael R. Fletcher -> https://bit.ly/BlackStoneHeart Contact us: Send us questions/thoughts by emailing wizardswarriorswords@gmail.com . Jed reads and replies to every email. We might even answer your question on the show! For more about our hosts and our books: Dyrk Ashton: paternusbooks.com Michael R. Fletcher: michaelrfletcher.com Rob J. Hayes: robjhayes.co.uk Jed Herne: jedherne.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wizardswarriorswords/support

On this week's episode we dissect Michael R. Fletcher's Smoke and Stone. We talk about the best fantasy drugs to get LIT as the kids say, compare giant walls by attempting to do math, guess gods based on their names, and Fletcher's love of characters eating people. We also talk epigraphs in fantasy, Fletcher's internet presence, fantasy in the news, and LeBron James. Listen now! 

Hey there! I'm stoked to finally reveal my latest podcast: Wizards, Warriors, & Words. Jointly hosted by myself, Michael R. Fletcher, Dyrk Ashton, and Rob J. Hayes, each episode we explore an element of writing, editing, publishing, and marketing, with a focus on fantasy stories. Between us, we've published around 25 books - in both the traditional and self-published worlds. The first 3rd episodes are available to listen to for FREE right now. New episodes every week.In this particular Novel Analyst episode, I share episode 1 of the WWW podcast, where we discuss our best tips for writing great characters. Enjoy!Subscribe to the Wizards, Warriors, & Words podcast now:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/wizards-warriors-words-a-fantasy-writing-advice-podcast/id1526146915Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/48tHxinnYSUTm8Z1rCIONfAnchor: https://anchor.fm/wizardswarriorswordsYouTube: http://youtube.com/channel/UCVjB-qFoNxNbQq0S3boWxIAJoin Jed Herne's email newsletter for a free short story & behind-the-scenes updates:https://jedherne.com/lies--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/novelanalyst/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How can you hook readers, set up character arcs, and get your story off to a great start? That's what we discuss in this episode. Featured book: Black Stone Heart by Michael R. Fletcher. Read it here: https://bit.ly/blackstoneheart Contact us: Send us questions/thoughts by emailing wizardswarriorswords@gmail.com . Jed reads and replies to every email. We might even answer your question on the show! For more about our hosts and our books: Dyrk Ashton: paternusbooks.com Michael R. Fletcher: michaelrfletcher.com Rob J. Hayes: robjhayes.co.uk Jed Herne: jedherne.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wizardswarriorswords/support

Come check out Dyrk Ashton, Jonathan French, Jonathan Wood, Josiah Bancroft, and Michael Fletcher chat about all things publishing (traditional and self), what are the pros and cons to both, and if, in fact, all of these people are the same person. Dyrk Ashton - https://amzn.to/3fZSDoE Jonathan French - https://amzn.to/2LCutCv Jonathan Wood / Jon Hollins - https://amzn.to/3fWlTwx / https://amzn.to/2ZetqAB Josiah Bancroft - https://amzn.to/3cHdXx7 Michael R. Fletcher - https://amzn.to/2z7v1xD --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aoaptb/support

The phrase "Don't Judge a Book by Its Cover" rarely applies toward actual books. Most of us have seen a cover in a bookstore or online and immediately wanted to know more. After all, that's the point of book covers! But what exactly goes into designing covers? Artist Felix Ortiz and author Michael R. Fletcher share their thoughts on what makes cover art effective and the different approaches traditional and independent publishing take in designing covers. They also walk us through the cover design process from start to finish, diving into the logistical, financial, and artistic nuts and bolts we rarely hear discussed. Find Felix Ortiz's art online at his ArtStation page. Find Michael R. Fletcher on Twitter, Facebook, or his official website. If you like your fantasy dark and gritty and hard to put down, check out one of his books: Black Stone Heart (The Obsidian Path #1) Smoke and Stone (City of Sacrifice #1) Beyond Redemption (Manifest Delusions #1) Find Us Online: Blog Discord Server Twitter Instagram Support Us: Become a Patron Buy us a Coffee Music: Intro: "The Legend of Iya" courtesy of https://philter.no Outro: "A Quest Unfolds" courtesy of https://philter.no Detailed show notes can be found at https://thefantasyinn.com

Today marks the general world-wide release of a new Mortal Realms phase: Pocket Realms! It's a Short-Story Phase where we cover the AoS Black Library short stories. Same great Story Phase taste, but now half the calories! These will initially release to our Freeguild level patrons on a monthly basis in addition to our regularly scheduled Story Phases. But, worry not - every few months we'll package the recent ones together and drop them as bonus episodes on the main stream for all! You asked for more tMR and so we listened! If you want to check it out RIGHT NOW, head on over to Patreon and sign up. And let us know what else you'd like to hear in these Pocket Realms! More puns? More singing? Maybe guests? The options are limitless! Show Notes Time Stamps Heart of the Fallen by Sarah Cawkwell: 0:01 The Hunt by David Annandale: 43:35 A Tithe of Bone by Michael R. Fletcher: 1:34:18   Links (some links may redirect to our affiliate partners)  Heart of the Fallen by Sarah Cawkwell can be purchased at… Kindle at Amazon iBook at iTunes eBook at Games Workshop The Hunt by David Annandale can be purchased at… Kindle at Amazon iBook at iTunes eBook at Games Workshop A Tithe of Bone by Michael R. Fletcher can be purchased at… Kindle at Amazon iBook at iTunes eBook at Games Workshop   Contact You want to get a hold of us? Of course you do - here's how: Website: themortalrealms.com It'd really help us help you to get a review on iTunes or wherever else you listen to podcasts. Find us in your app, or head over to themortalrealms.com/review and tell us what you think. Youtube: youtube.com/themortalrealms Patreon: patreon.com/themortalrealms Twitter: @themortalrealms Eric: @stonemonkgamer Davy: @red_zeke Paul: @pjschard Aaron @dosaceos Facebook: facebook.com/themortalrealms Email: mortalrealms@gmail.com Discord: themortalrealms.com/discord Goodreads Book Club: themortalrealms.com/bookclub

On this episode, David chats with fantasy and science fiction author Michael R. Fletcher. Discussion includes topics like books (obviously), his inability to write YA fiction, why he doesn't have a grimdark moniker, and much more. Michael's current works include: Manifest Delusions Trilogy (Beyond Redemption, The Mirror's Truth, Swarm and Steel) Smoke and Stone (City of Sacrifice #1) Ghosts of Tomorrow A Collection of Obsessions The Millennial Manifesto Follow Michael on social media: Twitter: @FletcherMR Instagram: fletcher_michael_r Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MichaelRFletcher --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aoaptb/support

The fourth episode of the Negative HP Podcast features authors Anna Smith Spark and Michael R. Fletcher discussing their collaborative work for Grimdark Magazine, viking poo, obsessions, cannibalizing authors, and the creation of a beautiful rat boy named Steph.    Download the episode! Stitcher Apple Podcasts Anna Smith Spark can be found online at: Website: http://courtofbrokenknives.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/queenofgrimdark/ Twitter: @queenofgrimdark Instagram: @annasmithspark BUY ANNA’S BOOKS! Amazon.co.uk Amazon.com Barnes and Noble Michael R. Fletcher can be found online at: Website: http://michaelrfletcher.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MichaelRFletcherAuthor/ Twitter: @FletcherMR Instagram: @fletcher_michael_r BUY MICHAEL’S BOOKS! Amazon.co.uk Amazon.com Barnes and Noble Negative HP (or host Philip Overby) can be found online at: Website: negative-hp.com Facebook: @Philip Overby Twitter:@Philip Overby Instagram: @negativehp

We recruited The most Metal author we could find, Michael R. Fletcher, to tell us about his work and school us on all things metal. Heavy metal and sword&sorcery have always shared themes as well as a fan base. It's high time the Rogues in the House investigated. Ready your speakers, and Up the Irons! Michael R Fletcher Good Reads

Copyright image Mark Zastrow Interview: Mark Zastrow – Inside the cloning factory that creates 500 new animals a day Fact: Looking Back at Genre History by Amy H Sturgis Main Fiction: “Intellectual Property” by Michael R. Fletcher Originally appeared in Interzone. Michael R. Fletcher is a science fiction and fantasy author who lives with his wife and daughter in the endless soulless suburban sprawl north of Toronto, Canada. His hobbies include… uh… he doesn’t really have hobbies. He likes death metal, does that count?  His first novel, 88, a... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.