Podcasts about Modern fantasy

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Hey dear friends! In this video, Richard and I dive deep into the evolving worlds of science fiction and fantasy. From Tolkien's carefully restrained magic to today's cosmic horror and existential threats, we explore how modern storytellers like Adrian Tchaikovsky are pushing the boundaries of what it means to be human in a vast, often terrifying universe.

How did Tolkien impact the high fantasy sub-genre? In a lot more ways than you think.

The book social media world has been very excited to get their hands on a fantasy about norse mythology with "A Fate Inked in Blood." The question is: Did it deliver, or did it just rewrite what is trendy currently in fantasy?

A podcastben Rusvai Mónika Zsoldos Péter-díjas íróval, irodalmárral beszélgetünk Robert Holdstock Mitágó-erdő című regényéről. Szóba kerülnek az ősidőkben gyökerező erdők, újjászülető harcos hercegnők, apák és fiúk, az elme történetteremtő képessége, Freud és Jung, Tolkien, növényhorror és növényvakság, valamint az ember és a nem emberi világ szoros kapcsolata is.

Host Megan Cruz and guest Chelsea Garlock discuss the new Netflix fantasy vehicle, Damsel, and all the ways it illustrates the decline of the fantasy genre in the modern cinema landscape.

Smack and Gabi face off in their 3rd Annual Mysterious Galaxy Summer Bingo Showdown Throwdown (etc., etc.)!!  Smack is the defending champion in this contest to find out who had the more enjoyable summer bingo experience.  So far this year, Gabi, the underdog, is helped along by Rock, Paper, Scissors tie-breakers, at which she is inexplicably talented.  P.S. Readers interested in Alexandra Vasti's Halifax Hellions series can only get free access to them until the end of November 2023 so sign-up for her newsletter here ASAP! In this part one of (probably) two, the books showdowned throwdowned in this episode include: White Trash Warlock (Adam Binder #1) by David R. Slayton v. Night Watch (Soul Reader #1) by Annie Anderson Aru Shah and the Song of Death (Pandava #2) by Roshani Chokshi v. The Curse of Saints (The Curse of Saints #1) by Kate Dramis Deadbeat Druid (Adam Binder #3) by David R. Slayton v. She Is a Haunting by Trang Thanh Tran Night Wherever We Go by Tracey Rose Peyton v. The Haunting of Maddy Clare by Simone St. James Gutter Mage by J.S. Kelley v. The Surviving Sky (Rages #1) by Kritika S. Rao Big Cat, Little Cat by Elisha Cooper v. The Big Book of Modern Fantasy edited by Ann and Jeff Vandermeer Winterkeep by Kristin Cashore v. The Hacienda by Isabel Cañas The Maleficent Seven by Cameron Johnston v. Feed Them Silence by Lee Mandelo Fierce Fairytales: Poems and Stories to Stir Your Soul by Nikita Gill v. The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters by Priya Parker Flowerheart by Catherine Bakewell v. In Which Margo Halifax Earns Her Shocking Reputation (Halifax Hellions #1) by Alexandra Vasti

Craig is joined again by Aparna Verma, and this time they also have R.R. Virdi to speak with as well. The trio (mostly the latter two) dive into the world of comparative mythology and the origins of many of our story beats and structures.   Check out R.R. Virdi's newest offerings here: http://rrvirdi.com/ And Aparna Verma is here: https://theaparnaverma.com/   Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/legendarium Check out the archives at https://www.thelegendarium.com/ Join the Discord community: https://discord.com/invite/FnCSsxx Twitter: https://twitter.com/LegendariumPod

Samantha Shannon talks to Cheryl Akle about the modern fantasy landscape and what makes adult fantasy different from YA. Her latest book, A Day of Fallen Night, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Book One of The First Law Trilogy - The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie! Watch/listen/ignore us as we talk about this book! Well, please don't ignore us. After all, we post on the Interwebs for attention. In fact, I'm writing this very description that you're reading in hopes that someone reads it...for more attention. Is this an endless cycle? How do we escape? Help. Help! HELP!Private Book & Movie Club! Join/Support:https://www.patreon.com/2torambleOur social media:https://linktr.ee/2ToRambleAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode, Matt and Katie chat with author Chris Loparco. Chris is the author of A Story Told, Of His Might and In His Name. He also writes a free online modern-fatasy series. All of his content can be found at his website: www.astorytoldbook.com.  

On this episode, Matt and Katie chat with author Chris Loparco. Chris is the author of A Story Told, Of His Might and In His Name. He also writes a free online modern-fatasy series. All of his content can be found at his website: www.astorytoldbook.com.  

Rolling hills and endless green pastures – those images are easy to conjure when thinking of the idyllic country lifestyle. When lockdowns descended upon many countries across the world during the pandemic, social media seemed to be dominated by pictures of cottages and village life – people getting away from it all. So, why is living in the countryside becoming a modern fantasy – and are there benefits to considering a slower pace of life?连绵起伏的丘陵和一望无际的绿色牧场——当想到田园诗般的乡村生活方式时，这些画面很容易让人联想到。当大流行期间全球许多国家实行封锁时，社交媒体似乎被别墅和乡村生活的照片所主导——人们远离了这一切。那么，为什么生活在农村成为一种现代幻想——考虑慢一点的生活节奏有好处吗？It makes sense that some people would want to give up the crowded and noisy city streets for the perceived tranquillity of the traditional country life – especially during an event like a pandemic. The lockdowns and extensive periods of working from home have given people time to think about what they want from life. But it's not just about having a greener place to look at out your window.有些人愿意为了传统乡村生活的宁静而放弃拥挤和嘈杂的城市街道，这是有道理的——尤其是在像大流行这样的事件中。封锁和长时间在家工作让人们有时间思考他们想要从生活中得到什么。但这不仅仅是有一个更绿色的地方可以看到窗外。There is more evidence that relates to the benefits of rural living. Villages aren't normally subject to the stop-go traffic we see in city centres, the buses fighting with taxis for dominance, or metro systems with trains that scream from one station to the next. In short, there's less air pollution in your country retreat – a thing which increases the chances of developing respiratory conditions or heart disease. You also get more opportunities to take long walks and see the sights, meaning you can get more exercise. Less noise, more walks and better air can also lead to less stress and an increased life expectancy, according to studies such as one conducted by the British government in 2012.有更多的证据表明农村生活的好处。村庄通常不会受到我们在市中心看到的走走停停的交通、公共汽车与出租车争夺主导地位的影响，或者地铁系统的火车从一站到下一站的尖叫声。简而言之，您所在国家/地区的空气污染较少，这会增加患呼吸道疾病或心脏病的机会。你也有更多的机会去散步和看风景，这意味着你可以得到更多的锻炼。根据英国政府在 2012 年进行的一项研究，减少噪音、多走路和改善空气也可以减少压力并延长预期寿命。However, there are some things that need to be considered. Living far from the hustle and bustle of the city means that some people may feel isolated or even lonely. And as people get older, life far from doctors or public transport could become a bit of a challenge. So, if you're considering a change of pace and moving to a picturesque village, there is a range of pros and cons to consider before taking the plunge.但是，有一些事情需要考虑。远离城市的喧嚣意味着有些人可能会感到孤立，甚至孤独。随着人们年龄的增长，远离医生或公共交通工具的生活可能会成为一个挑战。因此，如果您正在考虑改变节奏并搬到风景如画的村庄，那么在冒险之前需要考虑一系列利弊。词汇表rolling hills 绵延起伏的山丘pastures 牧场草地idyllic 田园风光的cottage 乡村小屋village 乡村get away from it all 抛开烦恼去休息、放松pace of life 生活节奏tranquillity 宁静rural 农村的，乡村的air pollution 空气污染retreat 退隐静养的地方life expectancy 预期寿命hustle and bustle 喧嚣繁忙isolated 与世隔绝的picturesque 风景如画的take the plunge 冒然决定尝试

Ci sono molti articoli interessanti sulla Bussola d'Oro. Io ho utilizzato: Mélanie Bost-Fiévet, Les Ames de Robin Hobb, Philip Pullman et Alain Damasio, in Bost-Fiévet e Provini, L'antiquité dans l'imaginaire contemporain e Antonia Syson, Filthy Harpies and Fictive Knowledge in Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials Trilogy, nel solito Rogers/Stevens, Classical Traditions in Modern Fantasy. Su nekuia e catabasi in Tolkien, in Bost-Fiévet e Provini trovate Annette Simons, "Voyages mythiques et passare aut Enfers."

Sul portal quest fantasy, rimando a Farah Mendlesohn, Rhetorics of Fantasy. Su Lewis e il confronto con le Metamorfosi di Apuleio, l'articolo di riferimento è Jeffrey T. Winkle "C.S. Lewis The Voyager of the "Dawn" Treader" and Apuleius' Metamorphoses" in Rogers-Stevens Classical Traditions in Modern Fantasy

Vi hanno sempre detto che il fantasy è roba da ragazzi e non una lettura seria? La prof vi offre un viaggio a Westeros e tante curiosità per dimostrare che no, il fantasy non è un gioco per ragazzi. In questo episodio seguiremo l'articolo di Epic and the Poetics of Modern Fantasy, negli atti del convegno Classical Traditions in Modern Fantasy, pubblicati da Brett Rogers e Benjamin Eldon Stevens.

Helene Wecker's first novel, The Golem and the Jinni, was awarded the Mythopoeic Award for Adult Literature, the VCU Cabell Award for First Novel, and the Harold U. Ribalow Prize, and was nominated for a Nebula Award and a World Fantasy Award. A Midwest native, she holds a B.A. in English from Carleton College and an M.F.A. in Fiction Writing from Columbia University. Her work has appeared in literary journals such as Joyland and Catamaran, as well as the fantasy anthology The Djinn Falls in Love and Other Stories. She currently lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband and children. The Hidden Palace: A Novel of the Golem and the Jinni "Richly nuanced and beautiful. . . . An immersive and magical tale of loneliness, love, and finding hope.” (Buzzfeed) “A layered novel of many complex characters…To keep their worlds safe, Chava and Ahmad must access both their greatest supernatural powers and their deepest human impulses.” (Historical Novels Review) In this enthralling historical epic, set in New York City and the Middle East in the years leading to World War I— the long-awaited follow-up to the acclaimed New York Times bestseller The Golem and the Jinni—Helene Wecker revisits her beloved characters Chava and Ahmad as they confront unexpected new challenges in a rapidly changing human world. Chava is a golem, a woman made of clay, who can hear the thoughts and longings of those around her and feels compelled by her nature to help them. Ahmad is a jinni, a restless creature of fire, once free to roam the desert but now imprisoned in the shape of a man. Fearing they'll be exposed as monsters, these magical beings hide their true selves and try to pass as human—just two more immigrants in the bustling world of 1900s Manhattan. Brought together under calamitous circumstances, their lives are now entwined—but they're not yet certain of what they mean to each other. Both Chava and Ahmad have changed the lives of the people around them. Park Avenue heiress Sophia Winston, whose brief encounter with Ahmad left her with a strange illness that makes her shiver with cold, travels to the Middle East to seek a cure. There she meets Dima, a tempestuous female jinni who's been banished from her tribe. Back in New York, in a tenement on the Lower East Side, a little girl named Kreindel helps her rabbi father build a golem they name Yossele—not knowing that she's about to be sent to an orphanage uptown, where the hulking Yossele will become her only friend and protector. Spanning the tumultuous years from the turn of the twentieth century to the beginning of World War I, The Hidden Palace follows these lives and others as they collide and interleave. Can Chava and Ahmad find their places in the human world while remaining true to each other? Or will their opposing natures and desires eventually tear them apart—especially once they encounter, thrillingly, other beings like themselves?

Helene Wecker's first novel, The Golem and the Jinni, was awarded the Mythopoeic Award for Adult Literature, the VCU Cabell Award for First Novel, and the Harold U. Ribalow Prize, and was nominated for a Nebula Award and a World Fantasy Award. A Midwest native, she holds a B.A. in English from Carleton College and an M.F.A. in Fiction Writing from Columbia University. Her work has appeared in literary journals such as Joyland and Catamaran, as well as the fantasy anthology The Djinn Falls in Love and Other Stories. She currently lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband and children. The Hidden Palace: A Novel of the Golem and the Jinni "Richly nuanced and beautiful. . . . An immersive and magical tale of loneliness, love, and finding hope.” (Buzzfeed) “A layered novel of many complex characters…To keep their worlds safe, Chava and Ahmad must access both their greatest supernatural powers and their deepest human impulses.” (Historical Novels Review) In this enthralling historical epic, set in New York City and the Middle East in the years leading to World War I— the long-awaited follow-up to the acclaimed New York Times bestseller The Golem and the Jinni—Helene Wecker revisits her beloved characters Chava and Ahmad as they confront unexpected new challenges in a rapidly changing human world. Chava is a golem, a woman made of clay, who can hear the thoughts and longings of those around her and feels compelled by her nature to help them. Ahmad is a jinni, a restless creature of fire, once free to roam the desert but now imprisoned in the shape of a man. Fearing they'll be exposed as monsters, these magical beings hide their true selves and try to pass as human—just two more immigrants in the bustling world of 1900s Manhattan. Brought together under calamitous circumstances, their lives are now entwined—but they're not yet certain of what they mean to each other. Both Chava and Ahmad have changed the lives of the people around them. Park Avenue heiress Sophia Winston, whose brief encounter with Ahmad left her with a strange illness that makes her shiver with cold, travels to the Middle East to seek a cure. There she meets Dima, a tempestuous female jinni who's been banished from her tribe. Back in New York, in a tenement on the Lower East Side, a little girl named Kreindel helps her rabbi father build a golem they name Yossele—not knowing that she's about to be sent to an orphanage uptown, where the hulking Yossele will become her only friend and protector. Spanning the tumultuous years from the turn of the twentieth century to the beginning of World War I, The Hidden Palace follows these lives and others as they collide and interleave. Can Chava and Ahmad find their places in the human world while remaining true to each other? Or will their opposing natures and desires eventually tear them apart—especially once they encounter, thrillingly, other beings like themselves?

On this episode: EC is joined by classic Hip-Hop recording artist & published author of Superhero fiction, Henry "Young" Shel. The guys talk superheroes, 90's hip hop, Toronto culture and more. Shel is also host of podcast, Capes & Mics! Checkout Young Shel's latest project, That 9Oh's Vibe!  About Young ShelHYS THE WRITER...From his hometown of Mississauga Ontario (a suburb of Toronto) Henry Young Shel has developed a passion for Superheroes, Modern Fantasy and Romantic fiction.  In 2013 he released 2 romance infused novels titled  "Space, Love, Superheroes" & Operation Dreamgirl".  He spent the next few  years promoting both books at various major live events & venues including, FanExpo, Chapters Bookstores, and Hamilton ComicCon. Previously in 2008, his 1st officially published writing was a children's superhero series called "The Power Blast Kids!"  Currently he is putting the finishing touches on his newest passion project...a romantic  superhero book titled "Heromantics (Modern Tales Of Heroes Hearts & Powers!)", which is due to be released late  summer 2022.HYS THE RAPPER...Musically Shel is a 90's Hip-Hop veteran, who had his first solo, commercial radio release in 2002 as part of the group House Of David.  His Gospel Rap-Rock song "Hey" from their debut album (Street Levels Vol.1) received significant radio play on the major FM Christian Radio station Joy 1250.  Prior to this, in 1996 HYS also had minor commercial success as a feature rapper on the Juno Nominated R&B single "Give It To You" (by Carlos Morgan).  Most recently, his debut solo E.P. "That 9-Oh's Vibe" was released in January 2022, and features a nostalgic mix of 90's flavoured hip-hop including romantic r&B infused ballads, head bopping freestyle posse cuts and even an uptempo sexy club jam with a dancehall reggae vibe!  The entire project as well as the 1st single "Just Rap" are available now on Spotify, and most other streaming platforms.Follow Young ShelPodcast (Spotify): Capes & Mics!Podcast (Apple): CAPES & MICS! (HipHop & Superhero Talk, With A Motivational Twist!) on Apple PodcastsIG: @capesandmicsYouTube: Capes & Mics EntertainmentLatest EP "That 9Oh's Vibe": That 9Oh's Vibe! (side "A") | Young Shel (bandcamp.com)Hip Hop Leaf: MCLike the pod? Subscribe and follow:Instagram: @hhcloverleafTwitter: @hhcloverleafFacebook: @hhcloverleafYouTube: Hip Hop Cloverleaf PodcastSoundcloud: Hip Hop Cloverleaf PodcastWebsite: hiphopcloverleaf.comEmail: hiphopcloverleafpodcast@gmail.comCreditsArtwork:Production:ECMahfuzZahidEdgar P.Jay 717Adrian Stubb

Matt (@MattWi77iams) is joined by Ron Shandler from Baseball HQ to discuss the evolution of analytics and modern-day fantasy baseball analysis. - How fantasy baseball has changed in recent years - Is there too much data? - Favorite analytics for hitters/pitchers - Tips for new fantasy managers - What is missing is data analysis? - How proposed rule changes can change baseball - Latest news in MLB

Nebula and World Fantasy Awards winning author Jeff VanderMeer is interviewed by Emir Alışık on the Byzantine parallels in Ambergris cycle, and the appropriation of history in fantasy settings. Emir Alışık is the curator of “What Byzantinism Is This in Istanbul!”: Byzantium in Popular Culture exhibition in the Pera Museum. He is currently the project manager at the Istanbul Research Institute Byzantine Studies Department and a PhD candidate at the Istanbul University Art History Department. His research interests lie in the reception of late Byzantine thought in the Italian Renaissance art, and speculative fiction's engagements with Byzantine history. His latest article “Towards an Unearthly Byzantium: Mapping Out Topoi of Byzantinisms in Speculative Fiction” appears in “What Byzantinism Is This in Istanbul!”: Byzantium in Popular Culture exhibition catalogue. Jeff VanderMeer is an acclaimed novelist and editor, a pioneer of the New Weird. Among many of his nominations, he is a recipient of Nebula, Shirley Jackson, and World Fantasy awards both as a fiction writer and as co-editor with Ann VanderMeer of tomes such as The Weird, New Weird, Big Book of Classical Fantasy, and Big Book of Modern Fantasy. His award-winning novel Annihilation was adapted into a movie in 2018 by the director Alex Garland. His fiction has been the topic of numerous academic research articles, and books by respected academic publishers. The Ambergris Cycle has been re-released in a single volume by MCD books in 2020. His most recent novel is Hummingbird Salamander.

This recording from January 5th, 2022. Signum master's student Elise Trudel Cedeño will present her thesis “Series Theory: Examining the Structure of the Modern Fantasy Epic” and respond to questions from the audience in an interactive Thesis Theater. The discussion will be facilitated by Elise's supervisor, Professor Kris Swank. Abstract: Series Theory is a new, critical approach to examining Modern Fantasy in a serial context. There are two disparate methods when analyzing fantasy series texts- either by way of their fantastic content or by discussing how the overall structure of the series contributes to their meaning. There is little scholarship that examines how the structure of a series adds to or fully composes the fantasy narrative. Series Theory, however, melds Structuralism and Seriality Studies concepts together by examining how the repeated patterns within a series set (trilogies, septologies, etc.) creates an exciting escape while remaining safe and consoled by the familiar, repetitive structures. This thesis aims to show how the overall structure of the Modern Fantasy epic, closed-ended series creates meaning to the fantastic through three key stages: the Repetition of familiar narrative structures, the progression and Elaboration of each repeated element, and finally closing with a Eucatastrophic event and the room for a new beginning. About the Presenter: Elise Trudel Cedeño makes magic by teaching Literacy and Literature through various homeschool platforms, including Signum Academy Clubs. She earned her B.A. at Wagner College and her Master of Arts in Teaching English at Teachers College, Columbia University. In her free time, when she has any, she fosters kittens with her local humane society, and she tries new recipes for delicious homemade pies. She lives in rural Massachusetts with her loving husband, and by the time this thesis airs, her first child will be making an arrival at any time. About Signum Thesis Theaters: Each of our master's students writes a thesis at the end of their degree program, exploring a topic of their choice. The Thesis Theater is their opportunity to present their research to a general audience, and answer questions. All are welcome to attend! For more information about Signum University and our degree program, please visit: https://signumuniversity.org/ We are open for Spring 2022 registration! The semester begins January 10th. To view our upcoming courses: https://signumuniversity.org/classes/... Learn about Signum University's mission, leadership and more: https://signumuniversity.org/about/ Want to enjoy Signum's educational offerings? Start here! https://signumuniversity.org/start/

Fantasy doesn't always have to be about orcs and wizards. In this episode, we talk about modern fantasy books with Fonda Lee. Fonda is the author of the incredible Greenbone Saga which recently made NPRs greatest 50 sci-fi and fantasy books of the decade. She has won a world fantasy award, three aurora awards and could legitimately fly-kick anyone who started a flame war with her on Twitter because she's a black-belt martial artist. Fonda's recommendations for great modern fantasy books include: The Craft Sequence by Max Gladstone The Divine Cities Trilogy by Robert Jackson Bennett The Books of Babel by Josiah Bancroft The Kingston Cycle by CL Polk The last book in Fonda's Greenbone Saga, Jade Legacy is out Nov 30th. Get it wherever all good books are sold. You can also find Fonda on Twitter, Instagram or on her website here.

Hi! Welcome to this episode of Authors in Focus Podcast. I'm James Reid, a fantasy author publishing as JMD Reid. This podcast is all about getting to know writers, their books, and what makes them tick. We all have a … Continue reading → The post What is the Modern Fantasy Genre? with Crystal Cherie: Authors in Focus Episode 127 appeared first on Fantasy/Sci-Fi Focus.

Wie hat Tolkien die moderne Fantasy geprägt? Über dieses Thema haben wir bei der ersten Ausgabe der TolkShow diskutiert. Herausgekommen ist ein bunter Streifzug durch das Fantasy und Tolkiens Werke. Das Thema der Diskussionsrunde „Ohne Tolkien keine Fantasy?“ ist das inoffizielle Motto der DTG. Wir haben es unter anderem schon auf der Leipziger Buchmesse präsentiert, aber es trifft nicht unbedingt auf die Zustimmung aller. Fantasy habe es schon vor Tolkien gegeben, sagen die einen. Die Fantasy sei mittlerweile viel mehr durch andere Autor*innen bestimmt, sagen die anderen. Tolkien ist unersetzlich und prägend für das Genre „Fantasy“, sagt die DTG. Es diskutierten: Dr. Christian Weichmann ist ein sehr frühes DTG-Mitglied, er gehört zu den Stammtischen Bonn und Köln, die er beide mitgegründet hat. Aktuell ist er in der Flammifer-Redaktion unterwegs, hält Vorträge auf verschiedenen Veranstaltungen und schreibt Folgen für unseren Podcast Tolkien in 5 Minuten. Er ist promovierter Physiker. Klaudia Seibel hat Anglistik in Gießen studiert, mit einem Schwerpunkt auf Literaturwissenschaft, besonders Phantastik Gattungstheorie und Narratologie. Seit 2015 arbeitet sie als wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin in der Phantastischen Bibliothek Wetzlar in der Sektion „Future Life“ und organisiert dort Tagungen, hält Vorträge, berät Firmen und betreibt Forschung zu phantastischen Themen. Sophie Lemburg ist Studentin für Englisch und Philosophie an der Universität Göttingen und wird sich dort bald auch den Mittelalter- und Renaissance-Studien widmen. Sie ist seit 2015 DTG-Mitglied und hat bereits Artikel in unserm wissenschaftlichen Jahrbuch Hither Shore veröffentlicht und dementsprechend auch Vorträge bei auf unserem Tolkien Seminar gehalten. Uli Hacke ist Sprecher und Gründungsmitglied des Tolkien Stammtischs Hannover und seit 2003 Mitglied der DTG. Er ist Autor des Buches Pauschalreise nach Mittelerde und arbeitet als Stiftungsreferent bei der evangelischen Kirche. Außerdem ist er nicht ganz unschuldig an unserem Motto „Ohne Tolkien keine Fantasy“. Moderiert wurde die Runde von Maria Zielenbach. Die TolkShow ist das neue Diskussionsformat der DTG. Jeden dritten Mittwoch im Monat laden wir bis zu vier Expert*innen ein, um live über ein tolkieneskes Thema zu diskutieren. Die Zuschauenden können sich über die Kommentarfunktion beteiligen. Die Runden werden auf YouTube gestreamt und in Sonderfolgen des TolkCast veröffentlicht. Literatur Anderson, Douglas A. 2005. Tales before Tolkien: The Roots of Modern Fantasy. Random House. Fornet-Ponse, Thomas. 2013. Tolkiens Einfluss auf die moderne Fantasy (Hither Shore 9). Scriptorium Oxoniae. Haber, Karen (Hrsg.) 2001. Meditations on Middle-earth: New Writing on the Worlds of J.R.R. Tolkien. St. Martin's Press. (Texte über Tolkien und seine Werke von phantastischen Autor*innen, u.a. George R.R. Martin, Terry Pratchett, Ursula K. LeGuin) Scull, Christina & Waye G. Hammond. 2017. Tolkien's Influence on Fantasy Literature. In Reader's Guide. Part I. HarperCollins. Shippey, Tom. 2000. J.R.R. Tolkien – Autor des Jahrhunderts. Klett-Cotta. (Deutsche Übersetzung vergriffen, das englische Original Author of the Century ist problemlos zu bekommen) Shippey, Tom. 2007. Literature, Twentieth Century: Influence of Tolkien. In Drout, Michael D.C. J.R.R. Tolkien Encyclopedia. Routledge. 378-382.

This is the Books and Authors Fantasy Podcast Episode 175 with L.A. McGinnis. Good day and welcome to this episode of the Books and Authors Fantasy and Sci-Fi Podcast. I'm your host, podcaster and author of Fun Fantasy Reads, Jamie … Continue reading → The post Weaving Mythology and Storytelling into Modern Fantasy Stories with L.A. McGinnis on the Books and Authors Podcast appeared first on Creatives In Focus.

This is the Books and Authors Fantasy Podcast Episode 175 with L.A. McGinnis. Good day and welcome to this episode of the Books and Authors Fantasy and Sci-Fi Podcast. I'm your host, podcaster and author of Fun Fantasy Reads, Jamie … Continue reading → The post Weaving Mythology and Storytelling into Modern Fantasy Stories with L.A. McGinnis on the Books and Authors Podcast appeared first on Fantasy/Sci-Fi Focus.

20 years ago the Lord Of The Rings trilogy blew the doors off the fantasy genre, opening the doors for Game Of Thrones and all that followed. Some 50 years back Marvel Comics paved the way for the birth of the Modern Fantasy movement by securing the rights to a pulp fantasy character that became the face of a franchise, inspiring a surge of sword & sorcery warriors from all publishers!

Jake and Ron discuss the anthology The Big Book of Modern Fantasy edited by Ann and Jeff VanderMeer.The Big Book of Modern Fantasy edited by Ann and Jeff VanderMeerPenguin Random House linkThe Big Book of Classic Fantasy edited by Ann and Jeff VanderMeerPenguin Random House linkThe Big Book of Science Fiction edited by Ann and Jeff VanderMeerPenguin Random House linkThe Weird: A Compendium of Strange and Dark Stories edited by Ann and Jeff VanderMeerMacmillan linkThe Earthsea Cycle by Ursula LeGuinSimon & Schuster linkThe Dark Is Rising Sequence by Susan CooperSimon & Schuster linkNecessary Reading: "The Anti-Tolkien" (on Michael Moorcock) by Peter Bebergal, The New Yorker (12/31/2014)What Else?The Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussBookshop.orgDebris (TV show on NBC)IMBD linkNew Exorcist sequel David Gordan Green to directLink to Dread CentralA History of What Comes Next by Sylvain Neuvelhttp://neuvel.net/books/a-history-of-what-comes-next/The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton JusterPenguin Random House linkLucky directed by Natasha KermaniIMBD linkBoston Lyric Opera: "The Fall of the House of Usher"--The Wrath of the iOtiansEmail: thewrathoftheiotians@gmail.comTwitter:  @OfiOtiansWebsite: https://thewrathoftheiotians.buzzsprout.com/MusicLand Of The Me-me by Aleksandar Dimitrijevic (TONO)Licensed under the NEO Sounds Music License Agreement--Interested in starting your own podcast? Use the following link to sign up https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1397515. If you sign up for a paid plan you get a $20 Amazon gift card from Buzzsprout.

In which I read about other people's writing routines in hopes that I can inspire myself to nail down my own.

Ten minutes with... is a special series presented by Coode Street that sees readers and booklovers from around the world talk about what they're reading right now and what's getting them through these difficult times. World Fantasy Award winner Sheree Renée Thomas talks with Gary about old horror movies like Burnt Offerings and Trilogy of Terror as comfort viewing, the 20th anniversary of her groundbreaking Dark Matter anthology and how the SFF landscape has changed since then, the influence of Octavia E. Butler, and different kinds of music. Books mentioned include: Dark Matter: A Century of Speculative Fiction from the African Diaspora by Sheree Renée Thomas ed. Dark Matter: Reading the Bones by Sheree Renée Thomas ed. Nine Bar Blues: Stories from an Ancient Future by Sheree Renée Thomas Freedom Farmers: Agricultural Resistance and the Black Freedom Movement by Monica M. White The Lark Ascending: The Music of the British Landscape by Richard King Silver in the Wood by Emily Tesh The Shadow King by Maaza Mengiste The Deep by Rivers Solomon The Blues Line: Blues Lyrics from Leadbelly to Muddy Waters by Eric Sackheim & Jonathan Shahn The Big Book of Modern Fantasy by Ann & Jeff VanderMeer eds.

This week, Liberty and Tirzah discuss Hamnet, 10 Things I Hate About Pinky, He Started It, and more great books. This episode was sponsored by Book Riot Insiders, the digital hangout spot for the Book Riot community; Saga Press, the publisher of award-winning speculative fiction from authors like Stephen Graham Jones, Ursula K. Le Guin, Ken Liu, and Rebecca Roanhorse; and Ritual. Pick up an All the Books! 200th episode commemorative item here. Subscribe to All the Books! using RSS, iTunes, or Spotify and never miss a beat book. Sign up for the weekly New Books! newsletter for even more new book news. BOOKS DISCUSSED ON THE SHOW: Hamnet: A novel by Maggie O’Farrell  The Pull of the Stars: A Novel by Emma Donoghue  He Started It by Samantha Downing The Year of the Witching by Alexis Henderson The Loneliness of the Long-Distance Cartoonist by Adrian Tomine The Mysterious Messenger by Gilbert Ford The Perfect Father: The True Story of Chris Watts, His All-American Family, and a Shocking Murder by John Glatt The Unidentified: Mythical Monsters, Alien Encounters, and Our Obsession with the Unexplained by Colin Dickey 10 Things I Hate about Pinky by Sandhya Menon WHAT WE’RE READING: The Good Turn by Dervla McTiernan Sing Backwards and Weep by Mark Lanegan MORE BOOKS OUT THIS WEEK: Splinters of Scarlet by Emily Bain Murphy Quantum Shadows by L. E. Modesitt Jr.  On Nostalgia by David Berry MEG: Generations by Steve Alten  Alpha Omega by Nicholas Bowling  Science Fictions: How Fraud, Bias, Negligence, and Hype Undermine the Search for Truth by Stuart Ritchie It’s Your Funeral by Emily Riesbeck, Ellen Kramer He Came in With It: A Portrait of Motherhood and Madness by Miriam Feldman Remain in Love: Talking Heads, Tom Tom Club, Tina by Chris Frantz  Pew: A Novel by Catherine Lacey The Big Book of Modern Fantasy edited by Ann and Jeff Vandermeer She Proclaims: Our Declaration of Independence from a Man’s World by Jennifer Palmieri Trouble the Saints: A Novel by Alaya Dawn Johnson The Vanishing Sky by L. Annette Binder The Nemesis Manifesto (Evan Ryder) by Eric Van Lustbader   More Than Maybe: A Novel by Erin Hahn I Got a Monster: The Rise and Fall of America’s Most Corrupt Police Squad by Baynard Woods and Brandon Soderberg I Come with Knives: Malus Domestica by S. A. Hunt How Lulu Lost Her Mind by Rachel Gibson  Austen Years: A Memoir in Five Novels by Rachel Cohen The Total Eclipse of Nestor Lopez by Adrianna Cuevas The Indomitable Florence Finch: The Untold Story of a War Widow Turned Resistance Fighter and Savior of American POWs by Robert J. Mrazek The Unadoptables by Hana Tooke I You We Them: Walking into the World of the Desk Killer by Dan Gretton How You Say It: Why You Talk the Way You Do – and What It Says About You by Katherine D. Kinzler Decoding Your Cat: The Ultimate Experts Explain Common Cat Behaviors and Reveal How to Prevent or Change Unwanted Ones by American College of Veterinary Behaviorists  Lights Out: Pride, Delusion, and the Fall of General Electric by Thomas Gryta and Ted Mann The Emotional Load: And Other Invisible Stuff by Emma and Una Dimitrijevic Grove: A Field Novel by Esther Kinsky, Caroline Schmidt (translator) Skin Deep (Siobhan O’Brien Book 1) by Sung J. Woo Act (A Click Graphic Novel) by Kayla Miller The Kindness of Strangers: How a Selfish Ape Invented a New Moral Code by Michael E. McCullough The Divine Boys by Laura Restrepo, Carolina De Robertis  (translator) A Woman’s Place: Inside the Fight for a Feminist Future by Kylie Cheung The Road from Raqqa: A Story of Brotherhood, Borders, and Belonging by Jordan Ritter Conn Shadow Garden by Alexandra Burt  The Book of Lost Names by Kristin Harmel Waiting for an Echo: The Madness of American Incarceration by Christine Montross Clean: The New Science of Skin by James Hamblin  Baseless: My Search for Secrets in the Ruins of the Freedom of Information Act by Nicholson Baker Sisters in Hate: Women on the Front Lines of White Nationalism by Seyward Darby Riding with the Ghost: A Memoir by Justin Taylor River of Dreams by Jan Nash More Better Deals by Joe Lansdale Twilight of Democracy: The Seductive Lure of Authoritarianism by Anne Applebaum Larger Than Life: A History of Boy Bands from NKOTB to BTS by Maria Sherman The Loyalties: A Novel by Delphine de Vigan Heaven and Earth by Paolo Giordano South of the Buttonwood Tree by Heather Webber Musical Chairs: A Novel by Amy Poeppel  The Daughters of Foxcote Manor by Eve Chase Savage Legion (Savage Rebellion) by Matt Wallace Elvin Link, Please Report to the Principal’s Office! by Drew Dernavich Ashes of the Sun (Burning Blade Silver Eye #1) by Django Wexler War Stories by Gordon Korman   Nobody: A Hymn to the Sea by Alice Oswald  Axiom’s End: A Novel by Lindsay Ellis Malorie: A Novel by Josh Malerman I Saw Him Die: A Novel by Andrew Wilson The Sin in the Steel by Ryan Van Loan Some Go Home: A Novel by Odie Lindsey The Woman Before Wallis: A Novel of Windsors, Vanderbilts, and Royal Scandal by Bryn Turnbull  The Vacation: A Novel by T. M. Logan Felted Animal Knits: 20 keep-forever friends to knit, felt and love by Catherine Arnfield Paris is Always a Good Idea by Jenn McKinlay  Girl from Nowhere by Tiffany Rosenhan The Beauty of Living: E. E. Cummings in the Great War by Alison Rosenblitt Shielded by KayLynn Flanders Puppies by Maurizio de Giovanni, Antony Shugaar (translator) Love and Theft: A Novel by Stan Parish The Sqirl Jam Book (Jelly, Fruit Butter, and Others) by Jessica Koslow Happiness Will Follow by Mike Hawthorne The Lives of Edie Pritchard by Larry Watson The Double X Economy: The Epic Potential of Women’s Empowerment by Linda Scott

Intro music is from the NES game Solstice.Outro music is from the SpongeBob episode "Dunces and Dragons."

Ten minutes with... is a special series presented by Coode Street that sees readers and booklovers from around the world talk about what they're reading right now and what's getting them through these difficult times. Today Jonathan takes ten minutes to talk to the bestselling, critically-acclaimed, and award-winning editor and anthologist Ann VanderMeer about working and reading in these difficult times, the joys of connecting with friends and family through distanced technology, and her own projects, Avatars.Inc and The Big Book of Modern Fantasy. Books mentioned include: Avatars Inc edited by Ann VanderMeer The Big Book of Modern Fantasy edited by Ann Vandermeer and Jeff VanderMeer My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh Wow, No Thank You. by Samantha Irby Interior Chinatown by Charles Yu The Rabbit Hunter by Lars Kepler Hood Feminism: Notes from the Women That a Movement Forgot by Mikki Kendall Hitting a Straight Lick with a Crooked Stick by Zora Neale Hurston      

It's been teased since the start of the suspension. The Best Fantasy XI of the Modern Fantasy era. Reid, Michael, and Blayne start by reviewing the top Keeper options. Do you agree? Listen and find out who our surprise MLS drop in picks.

Bubbly Brown Sugar is a joyous, life-affirming web series about two people who are soul mates - even though they haven't met yet.The series centers on Jewel, a New York City-based entrepreneur whose lifestyle brand, Bubbly Brown Sugar, is on the rise. Jewel lives life with gusto, believing the same kind of energy we emit into the world will return to us in kind.Jewel has been dreaming about Caleb, a man she believes is her soul mate. Her friends are skeptical and doubt Caleb actually exists, but he is real and having his own dreams about Jewel.It seems these two souls are destined to meet in real life - and when they do, magic will begin.EPISODE LINKS:Bubbly Brown Sugar - The 7th Matrix Spotlight: https://www.the7thmatrix.com/blog/2020/4/9/bubbly-brown-sugar-the-web-seresSupport the EYE ON SCI-FI Podcast & The 7th Matrix: https://the7thmatrix.com/support or directly via PayPal: https://paypal.me/the7thmatrixSignup For The 7th Matrix Newsletter: http://bit.ly/31QnInnFollow The 7th Matrix On Twitter: https://twitter.com/the7thMatrixFollow The 7th Matrix On Instagram: https://instagram.com/the7thMatrixPodcast Intro/Outro music: "I Succumb" by António Bizarrohttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Antnio_Bizarro/City_of_Industry_Slow_Gun/Member of the WhatPods podcasting community: https://whatpods.com.

The Unexpectables Present - The first episode of Prince Division, a brand new Modern Fantasy campaign!

Harry Blackstone Copperfield Dresden, the type of wizard a man (Jim Butcher) could write many, many books about. That in fact happened. However, the Dresdenverse that sprang forth from those stories is deep and complicated , causing the Generals to Call forth a guide of their own as they venture into machinations of Faerie in the novel _Summer Knight_. Also news from Star Wars, Masters of the Universe, and more! Follow Dickie on Twitter: @TDicstorm Listen to more General Nerdery at www.generalnerdcast.com Check out all earVVyrm podcasts at www.earvvyrm.com

*JOIN THE DISCORD - https://discord.gg/skhSH9V * *SUPPORT THE HANDSOME HOUR AND CONTRIBUTE TO OUR PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/handsomehour * Thank you to Blue Chew for sponsoring today's podcast. Go to https://bluechew.com/ and use the code HANDSOME. Friend of the program, Joseph Ciresi, creator of A Modern Fantasy joins the show. A Modern Fantasy is a clothing brand from Cleveland, Ohio. Their denim pants, Cracked Denim, was recently seen on rapper Jack Harlow. Follow them: https://www.instagram.com/sireesy/ https://www.instagram.com/amodernfantasy/ FOLLOW THE SHOW: https://www.instagram.com/handsomehour/ https://twitter.com/HandsomeHour?lang=en https://www.instagram.com/salvopancakes/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/handsome-hour/support

Kicking off 2020 with our first retro pick, Episode 16 has hosts Ross & Adam discussing BioShock Infinite from Irrational Games and Call Down the Hawk by Maggie Stiefvater. Topics include revisiting the past, Inception Syndrome, historical trajectories, modern fantasy world-building, slow-burn writing, and emotional character development. Don't miss out on the first new episode of both the year and decade from your friends at Eating the Mascot!

Italian Renaissance sword fighting expert and author Guy Windsor takes over the Dream Tower all the way from England with the help of that mutinous little bird Edgar the Raven, and this time, Robert Zoltan is on the hot seat! They converse about Robert's influences for his Rogues of Merth series ( https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KJZ7JKC ), the founders of modern sword and sorcery fantasy adventure, the creative process, and much more! Click here to listen: http://www.dreamtowermedia.com/podcast Join the newsletter: https://dreamtowermedia.com/contact/ SHOW NOTES: Rogues of Merth, The Adventures of Dareon and Blue, Guy Windsor, Edgar the Raven, Founders of Modern Fantasy, influences on story creation, archetypes in story, city mouse, country mouse, city boy, country boy, double acts in fiction or comedy, Fritz Leiber, Nehwon, Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser, Robert E. Howard, Conan, Jack Vance, The Dying Earth, Michael Moorcock, Elric, The Eternal Champion Cycle, C.L. Moore, Catherine Moore, Jirel of Joiry, Northwest Smith, difference between imitation and inspiration, the deep sources of inspiration, the conceptual mind versus the instinctual, why Blue is blue, Native American archetype, The Blue Lamp, Voyage to the End of Time, One Night in Merth, Sails on Scarlet Sands, Citadel of the Seven Doors, inspiration for stories from actual life, theater, bubble stories and episodes, Shakespeare, The Globe Theater, The Twilight Theater, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, sailing, ship adventures, Alan Villiers, Sons of Sindbad, arab dhow, Northern Africa, Freya Stark, The Southern Gates of Arabia, Flaubert in Egypt, late 19th and early 20th Century travel memoirs, alternate universes, alternate dimensions, alternate selves, physics, surreal dreamlike settings, heroes seeking the meaning of life, interludes, experimental novel, poetry, Francois Villon, poetry, The Recollections and Admonitions of Dareon Vin, writing in non-chronological order, A Night in the Library, Heroic Fantasy Quarterly, Scyell, audiobook dramas, audio dramas, audio the next big thing in storytelling, audio is actually the oldest way of storytelling, medieval armored combat, graphic design, illustrations in books, Kiplying Just So Stories, games, gaming, game figures, Fiore dei Liberi, The Flower of Battle, fencing, game printing on demand, The Characteristics of Games, Frazetta chess set, ancient Persian figures, deserts are great places to get lost in, Red Rock Canyon, feeling in the solar plexus, spiritual experiences, Satori experiences, The Farmer’s Daughter, young woman, white wolf, dreams, You Can’t Push the River Faster Than It’s Meant to Go, waiting for the story, mysterious unconscious creative process, channeling from the subconscious or the collective unconscious Rogues of Merth Book 2, grace, being in the present moment, an act of violence against your story and yourself, doing the work, The Diamond Stars, write what you would want to read by your favorite authors, write stories because you want to read them, Paul Andersen, The Lord of the Rings, love of the land, love of nature, Fellowship of the Ring, write what you know and love, maps, Plemora, California, Northern Africa, the Mediterranean, Persia, Stronger Than Blood, amber, It Never Rains in California, synchronicity, coincidence of events, sense of wonder in the world, sense of mystery, the truly mysterious, the numinous, not being afraid to let the wondrous mystery of life in, Joseph Campbell, art that is transparent to transcendence, writing something that has value and meaning as a doorway to joy or mystery or bliss, childhood.

This time around, Daniel and Kelsey are joined by Daniel Parks to discuss fantasy in comics. In this episode we go over elements from Modern Fantasy, Die, Curse Words, and I Hate Fairyland! Shit get's weird.All The Time, Sometimes by Stale//MateThanks to Escape Velocity Comics for allowing us to record in their store. Our thoughts, and opinions, expressed in this podcast in no way reflect that of Escape Velocity, they're just nice enough to let us use their wonderful store to record our sexy show. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode of "Don't Feed The Geeks", the LI Comic Guys sat down with artist & writer Kristen Gudsnuk to talk about her work in the comic industry as well as the creative process behind her awesome books Making Friends, Henchgirl, and Modern Fantasy! We also dissect some huge comic news, including the recent Spider-Man issues with Sony and Disney as well as the insane amount of new material coming out of Disney+ announced at D23!   Follow Kristen on Instagram and Twitter @henchgirl_comic for all up to date news!   Connect with us: Be sure to listen and subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Google Play Music and leave a review, lets us know what you think. You can reach us at our Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, or on Instagram. Have a follow up thought on anything we discussed then drop us an email at dontfeedthegeeks@licomicguys.com ... Thanks for listening!! Website: www.licomicguys.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/licomicguys/ Twitter: twitter.com/LIComicGuys Instagram: www.instagram.com/licomicguys/ To Contact Us for reviews and promotional appearances please email requests@licomicguys.com

Written and directed by filmmaker Amy Frear, SELKIE is a modern fantasy short film centering a creature from Irish, Scottish, and Scandinavian myth.According to the lore, selkies are sea creatures resembling seals who can shed their skin and change into human form in order to walk on land.In the short film, one such entity follows a school of herring up the Delaware River. Curious about the surroundings, it sheds its seal-skin and transforms into a human woman to explore.A man discovers the seal-skin and steals it, trapping the selkie in its human form. It then becomes the man's reluctant girlfriend in an attempt to regain its skin in order to escape back to the sea.The short film is a beautiful and haunting metaphor for being entangled in an unhealthy relationship.EPISODE LINKS:SELKIE - The 7th Matrix Review: https://www.the7thmatrix.com/blog/2019/6/7/fantasy-short-film-selkieSupport the EYE ON SCI-FI Podcast & The 7th Matrix: https://the7thmatrix.com/supportSignup For The 7th Matrix Newsletter: http://bit.ly/31QnInnFollow The 7th Matrix On Twitter: https://twitter.com/the7thMatrixFollow The 7th Matrix On Instagram: https://instagram.com/the7thMatrixPodcast Intro/Outro music: "I Succumb" by António Bizarrohttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Antnio_Bizarro/City_of_Industry_Slow_Gun/

This week, we’re chatting with Rafer Roberts, who’s writing “Grumble,” which follows a double-crossing wiseass warlock who transforms himself into a pug, and his half-demon daughter, as they hit the road to escape all sorts of mobsters, interdimensional enforcers and the Jersey-est Jersey Devil that ever was. We also check in with Roberts' "Modern Fantasy" partner, artist Kristen Gudsnuk, at Camden Comic Con.

What do you think of, when you think of the genre of fantasy? Whether it’s fiction, TV, cinema, or games, are there certain elements you need to have for something to be considered fantasy? Well, you might say fantasy is medieval, or at least set in a time of swords and sorcery. Or that fantasy has to be epic in scale; there are always grand and noble characters.  Or maybe fantasy has to be set in an imaginary world. Or, at the very least, there should be some magic. But, as I explore on this episode. Some, or all, or none of these might be present in a work of fantasy. There's more to fantasy than you might expect. This week I chat to Dr Gerard Hynes to try to get the core of fantasy. We explore Game of Thrones, Lord of the Rings, and the pop culture behemoth that is fantasy right now. We also look at a hugely diverse array of fantasy that goes far beyond what many people imagine when they think of the genre. For more details, links, and transcripts head to wttepodcast.com (http://wttepodcast.com/fantasy) Join the WTTE community and support the show on Patreon! (http://www.patreon.com/wtte)

Seventy years ago, if you walked into the right bar in Oxford, England, you might have heard J.R.R. Tolkien reading an epic poem, about dwarves searching for lost gold, a love beset by evil times, or a great Ring of Power that conquers men's hearts. Maybe you'd scoff at it, and join the likes of C.S. Lewis in yelling out "nay," if just for a laugh. You have joined a meeting of the Inklings, a group that included Lewis, and other writers, like Owen Barfield, J. A. W. Bennett, and more. Tolkien stands out as a titan in the group: a writer whose created stories within stories, languages and cultures, and brought history to life through age-old symbols, creatures, and epic poetry. INKLINGS MONTH is our celebration of this historic writing group, and the legends they created that would influence a generation of readers, writers, and storytellers in every medium. Tell us your favorite Tolkien tome, tale, or trope on Facebook or Twitter! Inklings Month is about connecting with fans like you. And don't forget to join as on Melissa's YouTube channel, Momtoast, for our discussion of "On Fairy Stories." --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/unboxing-story/support

This is the first in a series of 3 episodes discussing Imajica by Clive Barker, covering chapters 1-17. Show Notes Synopsis 04:45 // Themes 16:39 in which I rant about 1e vs 2e Vampire the Masquerade, plus some waffle about the Urban Fantasy genre // Games Keeping Urban Fantasy “fresh” 21:15 // Department V (embarassing…Read more Episode 56: Imajica by Clive Barker pt1

Main Topic The third main pillar of tabletop role playing games are games set in a modern setting.  This runs the gamut from Palladium’s simulationist war RPG RECON to Evil Hat’s Modern Fantasy based on...

In this episode I talk to writer/artist, Rafer Roberts, the creator of Plastic Farm and Nightmare the Rat, and writer of the comic books Modern Fantasy and Grumble. We discussed his process, and approach to working while holding down a day job, and his early work at High School and College.

This week we finish my reading of The Champion, a modern fantasy novella I wrote. Enjoy, then go pick up a copy. Purchase Links: https://ssnstorytelling.com/product/the-champion/ or https://books2read.com/thechampion Visit My Website - http://michaelkingswood.com Sign up for my newsletter - http://www.michaelkingswood.com/newsletter-signup/ Visit me on Steemit - https://steemit.com/@michaelkingswood Or just leave me a tip at https://paypal.me/SSNStorytelling Or send some crypto: BTC: 3QQ7EhBDMwdG8YypHJjErwpW6hbP4mC14W LTC: LNG2qRCJHJSybidtNw3os1tayfXjLU8b4g ZEC: t1Nmjz8P2sPcmBpKmUviaTcxekTW9m7Aj2D ETH: 0x5842c89FD421c4B92bf826bf7bA5214841B0f660 XRP: rfV3AuwQNfywJzGoQr7Gm2dQWhscx3RM7k ARK: AenZnRqaFz3kx7HenVhur6SyCtH6FFk2TN ZEN: znWrk5CV7kn8J2KRWd9qZ8UPQTfDG32d1R4

This week I'm reading Part Four of The Champion, a modern fantasy novella about the universal clash between Light and Dark. I hope you like it. Purchase Links: https://ssnstorytelling.com/product/the-champion/ or https://books2read.com/thechampion Visit My Website - http://michaelkingswood.com Sign up for my newsletter - http://www.michaelkingswood.com/newsletter-signup/ Visit me on Steemit - https://steemit.com/@michaelkingswood Or just leave me a tip at https://paypal.me/SSNStorytelling Or send some crypto: BTC: 3QQ7EhBDMwdG8YypHJjErwpW6hbP4mC14W LTC: LNG2qRCJHJSybidtNw3os1tayfXjLU8b4g ZEC: t1Nmjz8P2sPcmBpKmUviaTcxekTW9m7Aj2D ETH: 0x5842c89FD421c4B92bf826bf7bA5214841B0f660 XRP: rfV3AuwQNfywJzGoQr7Gm2dQWhscx3RM7k ARK: AenZnRqaFz3kx7HenVhur6SyCtH6FFk2TN ZEN: znWrk5CV7kn8J2KRWd9qZ8UPQTfDG32d1R4

This episode was recorded on November 4th, 2018! Nick and Kait join Mike to talk about non-human comic book characters. The episode gets real specific about it and dives into some fantastic examples of characters many people love. PLUS: Zine #2 is OUT! Read the digital copy now! Or buy a physical copy of the zine in our store! store.ircbpodcast.com Timestamps 00:00:00 – Start/Last Week in Comics 00:21:20 – Comic Picks 00:30:23 – Favorite Non-Human Characters 01:02:21 – Wrap/Credits Comic Reads/Picks for this week Multiple Man #5 Modern Fantasy #4 Rainbow in the Dark Dick Tracy: Dead or Alive #1 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time TPB Outer Darkness #1 The Wicked and The Divine The Funnies #1 James Bond: 007 #1 Relevant Links/Information Mike – @mikerapin Nick – @dethstarplnz Kait – @KaitLPhere

This week we're continuing with The Champion, a modern fantasy novella about the universal clash between Light and Dark. I hope you like it. If you do, go pick up a copy, or send me a tip or six. Or just subscribe, tell all your friends, and show up next week for the next part of the story. Purchase Links: https://ssnstorytelling.com/product/the-champion/ or https://books2read.com/thechampion Visit My Website - http://michaelkingswood.com Sign up for my newsletter - http://www.michaelkingswood.com/newsletter-signup/ Visit me on Steemit - https://steemit.com/@michaelkingswood Or just leave me a tip at https://paypal.me/SSNStorytelling Or send some crypto: BTC: 3QQ7EhBDMwdG8YypHJjErwpW6hbP4mC14W LTC: LNG2qRCJHJSybidtNw3os1tayfXjLU8b4g ZEC: t1Nmjz8P2sPcmBpKmUviaTcxekTW9m7Aj2D ETH: 0x5842c89FD421c4B92bf826bf7bA5214841B0f660 XRP: rfV3AuwQNfywJzGoQr7Gm2dQWhscx3RM7k ARK: AenZnRqaFz3kx7HenVhur6SyCtH6FFk2TN ZEN: znWrk5CV7kn8J2KRWd9qZ8UPQTfDG32d1R4

This episode of Getting Geeky with Gamer Leaf  is powered by Rodent Rangers: Small heroes, big adventures! through Thu, October 25 2018 5:34 AM MST. & "Table Breakers" - Super Heavy Solid Metal Poly Dice Set  through Tue, November 6 2018 5:00 AM MST. & Crypto Cartel  through Mon, November 12 2018 2:00 PM MST. & Fossil Find - A Domino Based Board Game through Sun, November 18 2018 4:14 PM MST.     Gamer Leaf sits down with Dane to talk all about Cosmic Mirror Core Rulebook: Fantasy|Scifi|Modern Fantasy. That is on Kickstarter Through Tue, October 30 2018 11:06 AM MST.   https://www.facebook.com/CosmicMirrorGames/https://www.facebook.com/713Books/https://www.facebook.com/DaneAsmundAuthor/http://cosmicmirrorgames.com/https://twitter.com/CosmicMirrorRPGhttps://cosmicmirrorgames.tumblr.com/https://daneasmund.tumblr.com/A list of many social media links. : P   Kickstarter Corner:  Builders! The Building-Building deck Building Game Through Wed, October 24 2018 4:58 AM MST. LEVEL 7 [OMEGA PROTOCOL] Board Game (2nd Edition) Through Wed, October 31 2018 11:59 PM MST. Petrichor: Honeybee Expansion & Reprint Through Fri, November 2 2018 12:59 PM MST. Dead Sprint The Game through Thu, November 15 2018 11:31 AM MST. Circuit Breaker Board Game Through Thu, November 15 2018 8:00 PM MST. Motora Through Sat, November 17 2018 11:00 AM MST.   Need to expand your horde of Halloween Games? Catch our review of Zombs here!  https://www.gamerleafgo.com/family-funday-friday-36-zombs-a-half-brained-zombie-card-game/ Then order it here!  www.zombsgame.com  

On this week's podcast, Bob, Melissa, and Steve are joined by Eisner Award-winning author Prof. Carolyn Cocca for a bit NYCC hype, X-Men: Dark Phoenix trailer talk, and more comic book discussion than you can ever imagine! Please keep your feet and hands inside the podcast at all times, and enjoy! Books talked about this podcast: Domino Annual #1, Justice League Odyssey #1, Moon Girl/Devil Dinosaur #35, Doomsday Clock #7, Scooby-Doo Team-Up #39, Batgirl #27, Alice: From Dream to Dream GN, Batman: White Knight #1-3, Regression, Gideon Falls #1-7, Heroes in Crisis #1, Refrigerator Monologues, Batman Beyond #24, The Tenth Doctor: The Ghost Ship #1, My Little Pony: Ponyville Mysteries #5 and Friendship is Magic #70, Faith: Dreamside #1, Buffy Season 12 #4, Modern Fantasy #4, Man-Eaters #1, Wonder Woman #55 The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com) The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh (JoBlo.com editor), Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Jessica Garris-Schaeffer, and Melissa Megan who weekly dissect everything comics-related, from breaking news to new releases. Our Twitter handle is @TalkingComics and you can email us at podcast@talkingcomicbooks.com.

Comic book writer/illustrator Kristen Gudsnuk talks about her series "Henchgirl", "Modern Fantasy", "Making Friends" and more! Plus Lulu French and Scott Barton send us an audio postcard from the real Twin Peaks! All in the not-to-be-missed 32nd episode of 1.21 Geekawatts!

The incredible life story of one of the most influential and impactful authors of the 20th century. Tolkien's works- most notably The Lord of the Rings- have inspired millions. Also, we talk about some news and stuff. And Bobby's back too. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter @ComicalPod Write in questions, comments, topic ideas at almostcomicalpod@gmail.com Help support the show by telling someone about the show!

Episode Notes Faeries have their eye set on a young victim of domestic abuse, but they haven't considered a kid could be so smart or determined to survive. "Circle” is based on an event of domestic abuse and involves mythical beings who hitched a ride from Europe to the Americas with their human counterparts. This story currently appears in the collection Walking after Midnight ~ Collected Stories, available through Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, and other bookstores. Contact info for C.S. FuquaWebsiteBandcampAmazon (Affiliate)---- Personal Notes ----Sign up for my mailing list to get weekly updates and never miss a story again!---- About Tall Tale TV ----My name is Chris Herron, and I narrate audiobooks.In 2015, poor control of my diabetes left me legally blind for the better part of a year. The doctors predicted an 80% chance I would never see again, but I changed the way I was living and through sheer willpower beat the odds.During this time I couldn't read or write. Two things that I had been turning to for comfort since I was a small child. With the sheer amount of stress I was under, this was devastating. My wife took me by the arm, lead me into the local library, and read out titles of audiobooks to me. I chose the audiobook versions of books I had loved such as the Disc World series, Name of the Wind, Harry Potter and more. They brought my favorite stories to life in ways I never thought possible, and helped me through the darkest time of my life.Once my vision recovered, I maintained a love for audiobooks. I decided I would turn my focus from being a writer to becoming a narrator. I devised Tall Tale TV as a way to help out all the amazing authors in the writing communities I had come to love before my ordeal.I created Tall Tale TV to help aspiring authors by providing them with a promotional audiobook video. A way to showcase their skills with the written word. They say the strongest form of advertisement is word of mouth, so I provide a video to a platform of readers to help get people talking. Help them spread the word.Click the share button and let the world know about this author.---- Story Submission ----Got a short story you'd like to submit? Submission guidelines can be found at TallTaleTV.com---- legal ----All images used in this video are either original or Royalty and Attribution free. Most stock images used are provided by http://www.pixabay.com . Image attribution will be declared only when required by the copyright owner. All stories on Tall Tale TV have been submitted in accordance with the terms of service provided on http://www.talltaletv.com or obtained with permission by the author. Common Affiliates are: Amazon, Smashwords

Sweet Solomon Grundy, Born on a Mundy--Joey's back!!! He joins the crew and hits the ground running with tons of comics talk, including the shocking "season finale" of SAGA, the end of Harrow County, and new first issues of Mr. & Mrs. X, Bone Parish, and Justice League Dark. Also, Bob's got your Doomsday Clock update coming in hot!!! Also this episode, Melissa leads the conversation on TEEN TITANS GO! To the Movies!!! So CRACK AN EGG ON IT--CACAW!!! Books talked about this show include: Modern Fantasy #2, Making Friends, Marvel Two-in-One #8, Moon Girl & Devil Dinosaur #33, Doomsday Clock #6, Wonder Woman #51, Bone Parish #1, Shanghai Red #2, The Seeds #1, Saga #54, Descender #32, Harrow County, Hellicious #1, Justice League Dark #1, Mr. & Mrs. X #1, and The Weatherman #2. The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com) The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh (JoBlo.com editor), Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Jessica Garris-Schaeffer, and Melissa Megan who weekly dissect everything comics-related, from breaking news to new releases. Our Twitter handle is @TalkingComics and you can email us at podcast@talkingcomicbooks.com.

The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 119 S3E15 Modern Fantasy #1 (2018). What do you get when you mix a humdrum life with a fantasy world? You get Sage of the Riverlands working terrible office job, and her lizard wizard room mate selling dank crystal on the side. And it's glorious!

Teen Titans Special, Detective Comics 983, Batman: Prelude to the Wedding - Harley vs Joker, Flash 49, Man of Steel 5, Multiple Man 1, Sentry 1, Amazing Spider-Man: Wakanda Forever, Bedtime Games, Modern Fantasy, Shadow Roads, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Anniversary Special, Final Street, Blastosaurus, Charlie’s Angels Reviews: Good Place s1, Black Mirror: Metalhead, Legion s2, Invincible HC 12 News: IT 2 casting, Leto = Morbius, DC Universe launch details, Gideon Falls TV, Faith movie, Young Justice, Animosity movie, Jim Carrey = Dr. Robotnik, Firefly by Pak at Boom   Comics Details: Teen Titans Special by Adam Glass, Robson Rocha, Daniel Henriques, Sunny Gho Detective Comics 983 by Bryan Hill, Miguel Mendonca, Adriano Lucas Batman: Prelude to the Wedding - Harley vs Joker by Tim Seeley, Sami Basri, Otto Schmidt, Jessica Kholinne Multiple Man 1 by Matthew Rosenberg, Andy MacDonald, Tamra Bonvillain Sentry 1 by Jeff Lemire, Kim Jacinto, Rain Beredo Amazing Spider-Man: Wakanda Forever 1 by Nnedi Okorafor, Alberto Alburquerque, Erick Arciniega Bedtime Games 1 by Nick Keller, Conor Nolan, Kelly Fitzpatrick Modern Fantasy 1 by Rafer Roberts, Kristen Gudsnuk Shadow Roads 1 by Cullen Bunn, Brian Hurtt, A.C. Zamudio, Carlos Zamudio Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Anniversary Special by Joe Quinones, Sina Grace, Trey Moore, Magdalene Visaggio, Dajung Lee, Lucas Werneck, Eleonora Bruni, Marcello Costa Final Street 1 by Scott Schmidt, Brian Atkins Blastosaurus 0 by Richard Fairgray, Paul Eiding Charlie’s Angels 1 by John Layman, Joe Eisma, Celeste Woods   Comics Countdown, 27 Jun 2018: Harrow County 32 by Cullen Bunn, Tyler Crook Terrifics 5 by Jeff Lemire, Doc Shaner, Nathan Fairbairn Astro City 52 by Kurt Busiek, Brent Anderson, Pete Pantazis Kill or Be Killed 20 by Ed Brubaker, Sean Phillips, Bettie Breitweiser Descender 31 by Jeff Lemire, Dustin Nguyen, Sentry 1 by Jeff Lemire, Kim Jacinto, Rain Beredo Thor 2 by Jason Aaron, Mike del Mundo Detective Comics 983 by Bryan Hill, Miguel Mendonca, Adriano Lucas Shadow Roads 1 by Cullen Bunn, Brian Hurtt, A.C. Zamudio, Carlos Zamudio Ms. Marvel 31 by G Willow Wilson, Rainbow Rowell, Saladin Ahmed, Hasan Minhaj, Elmo Bondoc, Gustavo Duarte, Nico Leon, Bob Quinn, Ian Herring

This week, we have not one but TWO very special guests: Sarah Miles (co-host of the Ladies of Valhalla podcast!) and Kristen Gudsnuk (creator of Henchgirl and Making Friends)!!!! The two incredible women join Bob and Joey as they talk through all the biggest news and releases in comics-dom from the last week, including the milestone 50th issue of Ms. Marvel, the first issue of Matthew Rosenberg's Multiple Man, and Kristen's own work on Modern Fantasy #1!!! The crew also weighs in on the Batman #50/New York Times spoiler fiasco from this past weekend and Bob gives a heartfelt tribute to Harlan Ellison. Check it! Book titles talked about during this week’s episode include:Batgirl #24, Batman: Prelude--Harley/Joker, Moon Girl #32, Marvel Two-in-One #7, Star Trek: The City on the Edge of Forever--The Original Teleplay, Multiple Man #1, Sentry #1, Kill or be Killed #20, I Love this Part by Tillie Waldren, ApocalyptiGirl by Andrew MacLean, Taproot by Keezy Young, Jane, 4 Kids Walk Into a Bank, Coda #1-2, Motherlands, Highest House, The Fix, Shanghai Red #1, MS. MARVEL #31, andMODERN FANTASY #1 The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com) The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh (JoBlo.com editor), Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Jessica Garris-Schaeffer, and Melissa Megan who weekly dissect everything comics-related, from breaking news to new releases. Our Twitter handle is @TalkingComics and you can email us at podcast@talkingcomicbooks.com.

This week, “Modern Fantasy” helps us relive our worst days at the office, weirdest parties in college and a little adventure in between. “Sentry” is a bleak look at the one man who can do everything, but only once a day. Finally, “Teen Titans Special” shows us what happens when Kid Flash, Teen Robin and Red Arrow stop pretending, and get real. With guns.

Reviews: Charlies Angels #1, Modern Fantasy #1, Multiple Man #1, Luke Cage s2 It's a sizzling heatwave in NYC so everyone is staying home in their air conditioning. Jimmy gets friends Marta, Erica, Ashley and Emmy to send in their audio reviews. And frequent co-host Emily serves as news reader. Thanks to all! News includes: DC Universe will be a subscription streaming service that will include original content, A Halo TV series has gotten a 10 episode order at Showtime, CBS is releasing an official Star Trek-branded straight bourbon and more! Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

- Bedtime Games #1 (de 4). Nick Keller (W), Conor Nolan (A), Kelly Fitzpatrick (C). (Dark Horse). - Modern Fantasy #1. Rafer Roberts (W), Kristen Gudsnuk (A). (Dark Horse). - Multiple Man #1 (de 5). Matt Rosenberg (W), Andy MacDonald (A), Tamra Bonvillain (C). (Marvel). - Shadow Roads #1. Cullen Bunn y Brian Hurtt (W), AC Zamudio (A), Carlos N. Zamudio (C). (Oni Press). - The Sentry #1. Jeff Lemire (W), Kim Jacinto (A), Rain Beredo (C). (Marvel). - Blackwood #2. Evan Dorkin (W), Veronica y Andy Fish (A). (Dark Horse). - Thor #2. Jason Aaron (W), Mike del Mundo (A). (Marvel). Los Irresistibles: Descender #31, Doctor Aphra #21, Kill or Be Killed #20 (final), Saga #53, Sex Criminals #25, Umami #7, The Wicked and the Divine #37, Venom #3, Dodge City #4 (final).

- Bedtime Games #1 (de 4). Nick Keller (W), Conor Nolan (A), Kelly Fitzpatrick (C). (Dark Horse). - Modern Fantasy #1. Rafer Roberts (W), Kristen Gudsnuk (A). (Dark Horse). - Multiple Man #1 (de 5). Matt Rosenberg (W), Andy MacDonald (A), Tamra Bonvillain (C). (Marvel). - Shadow Roads #1. Cullen Bunn y Brian Hurtt (W), AC Zamudio (A), Carlos N. Zamudio (C). (Oni Press). - The Sentry #1. Jeff Lemire (W), Kim Jacinto (A), Rain Beredo (C). (Marvel). - Blackwood #2. Evan Dorkin (W), Veronica y Andy Fish (A). (Dark Horse). - Thor #2. Jason Aaron (W), Mike del Mundo (A). (Marvel). Los Irresistibles: Descender #31, Doctor Aphra #21, Kill or Be Killed #20 (final), Saga #53, Sex Criminals #25, Umami #7, The Wicked and the Divine #37, Venom #3, Dodge City #4 (final).

This episode was recorded on June 24th, 2018! This week, Nick and Kate join Mike to talk about out Goodreads voted Book of the Month, Nimona by Noelle Stevenson. Find out what we liked, disliked, and loved in this book! Just a reminder: We are off for the next 4 weeks, so get excited for some very special and amazing Minisodes! We’ll catch you all on August 1st! Also, DO NOT MISS: The first issue of the IRCB Zine! Check it out at http://ircbpodcast.com/zine!! Timestamps 00:00:00 – Start/Last Week in Comics 00:17:17 – Comic Picks 00:26:04 – Goodreads Book of the Month – Nimona 01:00:13 – Wrap/Credits Comic Reads/Picks for this week X-Men Gold #30 The Wild Storm #12-13 X-Men Grand Design The Terrifics #3-4 Lazarus vol 4 Poison Kill or Be Killed #20 Modern Fantasy #1 Quantum and Woody #7 Relevant Links/Information Mike – @mikerapin Nick – @dethstarplnz Kate – @KateSkocelas Goodreads Book of the Month Thread Music provided by Infinity Shred. Find them on Bandcamp. This week’s episode was produced by Mike Rapin and edited by Zander Riggs. Have a question? Want us to talk about a topic? Submit discussion topics to our subreddit /r/IReadComicBooks or our Goodreads group and get a hold of us in the comments or here: ircb@destroythecyb.org – @ircbpodcast & #IReadComicBooks. Hey #PodernFamily listeners! Thanks for dropping by! Spreaker | TuneIn | Player.fm | Overcast | RadioPublic

Picks for Wednesday, June 27, 2018 Mike- Harrow County #32 & ​Modern Fantasy #1 Greg- The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen: The Tempest #1 (of 6) & The Flash #49 Need suggestions for your LCS trip this week? Let Mike & Greg point out what's hitting shelves they're most excited about! These weekly Pull List episodes are the perfect way to kick off the comics week for anyone from the most curious newcomer to the most dedicated Wednesday Warrior! Robots From Tomorrow is a weekly comics podcast recorded deep beneath the Earth's surface. You can subscribe to it via iTunes or through the RSS feed at RobotsFromTomorrow.com. You can also follow Mike and Greg on Twitter. This episode is brought to you by Third Eye Comics. Enjoy your funny books.  

It’s another double-header this week in Episode 326! First up is Stephanie Phillips, writer for Kicking Ice, a terrific story about two young girls and hockey, and Yawaan, a supernatural thriller dealing with possession. She discusses both books in depth, including how they came to be as well as who the characters are. For more about Stephanie and her comics, be sure to go to her website here.   Then everything wraps up with my interview with Rafer Roberts, who talks about his upcoming Dark Horse miniseries Modern Fantasy and his webcomic Nightmare the Rat. Rafer tells us about each story, where they came from, and what we can expect from him and these stories in the future! For more about Rafer and his storytelling, check out his website here. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patreon member. It will help ensure Wayne's Comics Podcast continues far into the future!

This week Joe and India talk all about Modern Fantasy! From its beginnings in A Christmas Carol, the rise and popularity of J. R.R. Tolkien's books, the creation of Dungeons and Dragons in the 1970's and the worlds current fascination with Game of Thrones. We( quickly) cover it all.

In Episode 92, Mark Lefebvre interviews Charles de Lint, who is the author of more than seventy books. Renowned as one of the trailblazers of the modern fantasy genre, Charles is the recipient of the World Fantasy, Aurora, Sunburst, and White Pine awards, among others. De Lint is a poet, folklorist, artist, songwriter and performer. He has written critical essays, music reviews, opinion columns and entries to encyclopedias, and has been the main book reviewer for The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction since 1987. In the interview, Mark and Charles talk about: The underlying theme for de Lint's new book, The Wind in His Heart – accepting the past and how community and a connection with others can help us surmount the challenges we face in the present – but only if we can teach ourselves to open up and trust those around us How long de Lint has worked on the book through its various stages The connections this novel has to de Lint's popular Newford novels and stories The pattern of writing adult novel, young adult novel and then repeating that pattern until it was suggested to de Lint that he focus on the YA market for a while The readership of de Lints work, which spans from 12 to 82 years and how various folks have started with different introductory books to his work and then stuck with his writing no matter which direction he has taken The factors that led to de Lint experimenting with indie publishing; such as the fact that the digital/eBook rights to his books were never sold to a publisher The comparison between independent authors and independent musicians The true hybrid approach for The Wind in His Heart, with de Lint self-publishing the eBook as well as a standard trade paperback POD version of the book, but how PS Publishing, a specialty publisher in the UK is released a limited edition hardcover version of the book and how de Lint's agent ended up selling the audiobook rights to a major audiobook publisher The great success of an independent musician such as Ani DiFranco - https://www.righteousbabe.com/ The hopeful and optimistic viewpoint that de Lint draws when comparing the music industry to the publishing industry Some of the music that de Lint listened to when working on the novel, and how he believes that the southwest style music of Calexico (http://www.casadecalexico.com/) encapsulates the mood of the novel quite well How de Lint got into writing book reviews, interviews with authors and articles about writers and the reasons behind putting all that work into it Places where de Lint hangs out, such as the Facebook group The Mythic Café, with Charles de Lint and Company (https://www.facebook.com/groups/114379772019551/) The launch events for the novel: Ottawa (Sept 19th at The Savoy Brasserie - https://savoybrasserie.com/_ ) Toronto Oct 21st at Bakka Phoenix - http://www.bakkaphoenixbooks.com/) A few of the projects that de Lint is working on now for future release and the liberating joy he has experienced being able to follow his muse and just write the books he would like to write (rather than trying to follow a requirement from a contract) De Lint's advice for beginning writers   Mark then talks about the “true hybrid” approach that de Lint has taken on his writing and publishing journey – effectively and efficiently dividing up the rights of his works, as well as the optimism not only inherent in de Lint's new novel, but in his overall approach to the opportunities available through digital publishing, and what writers can learn from embracing that spirit of hope and hard work.   Links of Interest Charles de Lint's Books at Kobo Charles de Lint's Facebook page Mythic Café with Charles de Lint & Company  Charles de Lint on Twitter Charles de Lint on Goodreads  Charles de Lint on Instagram Charles de Lint on Tumblr More info about Kobo Audiobooks KWL EP 52 - One More Story Games – Interview with co-founder Jean Leggett about the great opportunities for writers with this storytelling/game creation platform

A story of bitter rivalries, stolen opportunities, forgery, and the angel of death, set in the cut throat world of public television antiques appraisal--a world in which one of the most powerful objects is a fork. This podcast is an excerpt of the audiobook adaptation of the short story "Limited Edition" found in the collection A Consternation of Monsters as well as the unabridged audiobook.

The Seward Whale Strike Tragedy, they called it. Twenty-five people dead. The worst accident in Alaska’s tourism history since Will Rogers’ plane went down in ‘35. Only one man left alive knows the truth of what really happened--the man everyone agrees caused the tragedy to start with. And if there’s one thing he’s sure of, the thing they hit that day was no whale. Presented here is his testimony, as transcribed for an interview with Paranorm Violations Magazine. This podcast adapts the short story "The Ones that Aren’t Crows" found in the collection A Consternation of Monsters as well as the unabridged audiobook of the collection.

Our fifth podcast for February is “Dragon's Deep” written by Cecelia Holland and read by Kate Baker. Originally published in The Dragon Book: Magical Tales from the Masters of Modern Fantasy edited by Jack Dann and Gardner Dozois.

Our fifth podcast for February is “Dragon's Deep” written by Cecelia Holland and read by Kate Baker.   Originally published in The Dragon Book: Magical Tales from the Masters of Modern Fantasy edited by Jack Dann and Gardner Dozois. Subscribe to our podcast.

The Consternation of Monsters Podcast is an ongoing project, adapting and excerpting a few of the stories found in the short story collection A Consternation of Monsters as well as the unabridged audiobook of the collection. While many of these stories have been featured in the previous iteration of this podcast from 2015, this redux edition will feature new stories, new live readings and stage play adaptations, as well as excerpts from the official unabridged audiobook of the collection now available through Amazon.com, iTunes, and Audible.com. This EPISODE 00 features the foreword to the book by noted paranormal radio host Rik Winston.

Our seventh podcast for April is “Winter's Wife” written by Elizabeth Hand and read by Kate Baker. Originally published in Wizards: Magical Tales From the Masters of Modern Fantasy, edited by Jack Dann and Gardner Dozois, 2007.

Our seventh podcast for April is “Winter’s Wife” written by Elizabeth Hand and read by Kate Baker.   First published in Wizards: Magical Tales From the Masters of Modern Fantasy, edited by Jack Dann and Gardner Dozois, 2007. Subscribe to our podcast.

This free online lecture is part of the Mythgard Academy Guest Lecture Series. Both mythical studies and the study of fairy-tales took on new importance during the early nineteenth century, along with the entirely new development of comparative philology. Jacob Grimm was in all three cases the pivotal figure. The relationship between them continued to fascinate both scholars and creative writers, including Andrew Lang, C. S. Lewis, J. R. R. Tolkien, and their successors. This lecture will show how scholarly research acted as a direct stimulus for many creative writers.   Recordings from Thursday, Sept. 10 Watch: Video Listen: Audio Suggested Reading C.S. Lewis, That Hideous Strength (1954) C.S. Lewis, Till We Have Faces (1976) J.R.R. Tolkien, "On Fairy Stories," in The Tolkien Reader (1966) Background Reading Bruno Bettelheim, The Uses of Enchantment (1976, pick a chapter or two from Part Two, which deals with individual fairy-tales) Derek Brewer, "The Interpretation of Fairy Tales", in A Companion to the Fairy Tale, ed. Hilda Ellis Davidson and Anna Chaudhuri, 15-37 Sir James Frazer, The Golden Bough (many editions from 1890: just skip-read the first 3 chapters) Allan G. Hunter, Princes, Frogs and Ugly Sisters (2010, just pick one or two chapters out, as with Bettelheim above) Robert A. Segal, Myth: A Very Short Introduction (2004) Tom Shippey, "Rewriting the Core," in A Companion to the Fairy Tale, above, 253-74 Biography Tom Shippey holds a PhD from Cambridge University and served for many years as the Chair of Humanities at Saint Louis University's College of Arts and Sciences. He is a scholar of medieval literature, Anglo-Saxon language and literature, medievalism, modern fantasy, and science fiction. He is one of the world's leading scholars on the works of Tolkien. His publications include The Road to Middle-earth, J.R.R. Tolkien: Author of the Century, and The Oxford Book of Science Fiction Stories. He has published many articles on Beowulf and Anglo-Saxon literature. He was born in Calcutta, India, and as a child played with a friend's full-grown pet Bengal tiger.

Step inside the Mythgard classroom as Dr. Olsen delivers the fourth lecture of Summer 2012's Modern Fantasy course, "Bright the Hawk's Flight." This Netmoot session closed out discussion of Ursula Le Guin's A Wizard of Earthsea.

Tyrion I, Bran I, and Arya II are covered in this episode with the 3rd voice of the podcast, Miss Kelly Anneken. We discuss sisterly Lannister greetings, the true meaning of "The Tower of the Hand", smallfolk, Smallville, and small puns. Next week we cover Jon I, Catelyn I, and Tyrion II. For the prequel novellas mentioned in the show, there's "The Hedge Knight" in Legends: Stories By The Masters of Modern Fantasy, "The Sworn Sword" in Legends II: Dragon, Sword, and King, and "The Mystery Knight" in Warriors 1.

2005/05/18. Engages the theology and history of the Da Vinci Code, arguing that it represents a larger cultural myth about Christian history. President's Symposium on the Gospel and Cultural Engagement.

2005/05/18. Engages the theology and history of the Da Vinci Code, arguing that it represents a larger cultural myth about Christian history. President's Symposium on the Gospel and Cultural Engagement.