Podcast appearances and mentions of nicholas sansbury smith

We kicked off the episode with a bit of weather banter, lamenting the lingering cold despite the arrival of spring. This lighthearted opening tied directly into our episode's focus on "tricks" as we wrapped up our literary podcast April's “Tricksters” theme. We reflected on the heavier topics from previous episodes, like the intense themes in Shutter Island, and decided to end the month on a lighter, playful note with a game.As always, we reminded listeners about the related content available on our website, Fully-Booked.ca, including recent articles like the intriguing investigation into how a book with only 444 ratings managed to top Amazon's bestseller list.Explaining the Game: “Trick Each Other Into Reading It”To close out the theme of tricks and foolery, we introduced a game where we each selected a handful of books. The goal was to describe these books vaguely enough to spark interest without revealing the title. The twist? If one of us successfully "enticed "tricked" the other into saying they'd read the book, that person would have to actually read it before the end of the year.The rules were:Describe the book's plot enticingly but vaguely.The other host guesses if they'd want to read it.Only after their decision is the book's identity revealed.If one of us is “tricked,” we're committing to reading the book.Play along with us and try to guess on your own! To reveal the book name, click on the arrow beside "Book reveal".The Game: Guess the Book and Decide to ReadRound 1Arthur: MeaghanDescribes: A brutal coming-of-age story set in a savage wasteland. Lone warrior fights terrifying beasts and deadly enemies to claim leadership. Gladiator vibes, betrayal, survival against the odds.Meaghan's Guess/Reaction: Doesn't sound appealing due to gladiator associations. Declines to read.Book revealRhino: The Rise of a Warrior by Nicholas Sansbury Smith.Round 2Host: MeaghanDescribes: A doctor and a circus performer (who jumps through flaming hoops) team up. Mischievous raccoon sidekick. Somebody loses an eye.Arthur's Guess/Reaction: Curious about the adventure; likes the misfit vibe. Says yes to reading.Book revealSyphon Sparrow by Brynn Weaver (third in the Ruinous Love trilogy). Dark romance twist - Arthur is now on the hook for reading the whole series.Round 3Host: ArthurDescribes: Locked-room murder mystery at a strange outpost where the suspects aren't human. Amateur sleuth repeatedly finds themselves surrounded by death. Witty, quirky, Miss Marple in space energy.Meaghan's Guess/Reaction: Sounds fun, suspects it's Station Eternity - and guesses correctly.Book revealStation Eternity by Mur Lafferty.Round 4Host: MeaghanDescribes: Narrated by a child. "The house isn't haunted—the family is." Closets are unsafe spaces. Nonlinear storytelling reflecting a child's mind.Arthur's Guess/Reaction: Interested; thinks it's a book they've talked about but guesses incorrectly.Book revealIncidents Around the House by Josh Malerman. Horror novel from the author of Bird Box.Round 5Host: ArthurDescribes: An Orphan child taken to a fortress where others are trained in secret knowledge. Creatures, riddles, betrayal, and danger beneath the surface.Meaghan's Guess/Reaction: Might be interested, but unsure what the book is.Book revealIt's Harry Potter. Trick round—no reread required!Round 6Host: MeaghanDescribes: Inspired by Lizzie Borden, set in a Maine mansion where a decades-old murder took place. Current-day caretaker tries to solve the mystery with a mute woman as the key witness.Arthur's Guess/Reaction: Sounds intriguing; hesitant but interested.Book revealThe Only One Left by Riley SagerRound 7Host: ArthurDescribes: Haunted luxury cruiser, salvage crew finds dead passengers who aren't at rest. Ghosts, creepy visions, something watching from the shadows.Meaghan's Guess/Reaction: Initially confused it with Six Wakes or Paradise One, but is interested.Book revealDead Silence by S.A. Barnes.Round 8Host: MeaghanDescribes: Siblings return to childhood home after parents' death, tensions rise. The trauma isn't what you expect—it's the house. Features the creepiest puppet ever.Arthur's Guess/Reaction: Intrigued, especially by the horror elements. Says yes.Book revealHow to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix.Round 9Host: ArthurDescribes: A Deadly puzzle in an ancient fortress. Necromancers, sword fighters, skeletons, betrayal. Gothic horror meets dark fantasy.Meaghan's Guess/Reaction: Sounds compelling; admits he might read it.Book revealGideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir.Round 10Host: MeaghanDescribes: Surprise murder at a B&B run by a family of witches, each with distinct powers. Cozy mystery that also tackles grief, loss, and healing.Arthur's Guess/Reaction: Hesitant but interested.Book revealIn the Company of Witches by Arleigh Wallace.Closing Thoughts and Episode Wrap-UpWe concluded the game, reflecting on how successful each of us had been at tricking the other. The result was a tie, with each of us winding up with about two or three books we're now committed to reading. Arthur, in particular, will be tackling Butcher and Blackbird - a fact Meaghan was especially excited about.Finally, we previewed what's coming next month: a more flexible, experimental approach to May's episodes. We encouraged listeners to explore the podcast backlog and check out all the additional content on our site.

Writing is writing… right? Not so fast. Writing a novel and writing a short story may seem the same, but there are key differences. We asked authors Jonathan Maberry, Nicholas Sansbury-Smith, Jennifer Brody, and Brian Asman their thoughts. An excellent episode for established and aspiring writers alike. Deep Cuts is created by Scott Sigler and A B Kovacs Produced by Steve Riekeberg Production Assistance by Allie Press Copyright 2024 by Empty Set Entertainment  Not all writing is the same, but take solace in knowing our GoDaddy Promo Code CJCFOSSIG remains consistent and reliable! Save 99% of the first third of a three-year new dot-com domain registration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dive into the thrilling world of the "Hell Divers" series by Nicholas Sansbury Smith! In this comprehensive review, Jim provides a high level overview of the gripping narratives, complex characters, and heart-pounding action that define this post-apocalyptic saga. From the harrowing depths of a decimated Earth to the brave Hell Divers who risk it all for humanity's survival, he covers this completed series in a spoiler-lite format, highlighting key themes, plot twists, and character development without ruining the books for those yet to try them.. Whether you're a long-time fan or new to the series, this review will provide insights and recommendations that will enhance your reading experience. Join Jim as he journeys through the depths of despair and hope in the "Hell Divers" universe! #SciFi #Fantasy #Dystopian #BookReview #ReadingRecommendation #HellDivers #ScienceFiction #SFF #booktube #booktuber Want to purchase books/media mentioned in this episode? Hell Divers Series: https://t.ly/Y_4OD Ways to connect with us: Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges Follow Jim/Father on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/13848336-jim-scriven Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Fantasy4theAges Follow us on Mastodon: @FantasyForTheAges@nerdculture.de Email us: FantasyForTheAges@gmail.com Check out our merch: https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com/collections/fantasyfortheages Jim's Microphone: Blue Yeti https://tinyurl.com/3shpvhb4 Jim's Camera: Razer Kito Pro https://tinyurl.com/c873tc2n ———————————————————————————— Music and video elements licensed under Envato Elements: https://elements.envato.com/

Episode Summary:In this episode, we dive into the strategic importance of preparation and execution, using the natural cycle of seasons as a metaphor for business growth. Join us as we explore the power of controlling your own distribution channels, featuring insights from successful authors and entrepreneurs who have leveraged both traditional and self-publishing to achieve lasting success.https://www.facebook.com/theatsjrhttps://www.amazon.com/stores/Antonio-T.-Smith-Jr/author/B00M3MPVJ8https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoniotsmithjrhttps://antoniotsmithjr.comhttps://www.instagram.com/theatsjr Session OverviewWelcome and IntroductionOpening remarks by the speaker, addressing the importance of the day's session.Emphasis on the transition from learning to executing.Main Topic: The Importance of DistributionContinuation of the previous day's discussion on tangible results and benchmarks.The significance of distribution in achieving long-term success.Key Themes DiscussedSeasonal Metaphor for Business and LifeReference to the cyclical nature of seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter).Comparison to business cycles: planting, reaping, and surviving through non-harvest times.Importance of preparation during off-seasons to ensure success during harvest times.Personal Responsibility and FaithEmphasis on the importance of discipline and preparation.Encouragement to take action before the need arises, likened to planting seeds in anticipation of future harvests.The role of faith and belief in achieving success, but also the necessity of action.Practical Business AdviceMarketing and Distribution StrategiesUse of self-publishing as a viable route for success.The importance of controlling distribution channels to maximize profits.Examples of successful figures (e.g., Nicholas Sansbury Smith) who leveraged both traditional and self-publishing routes.Leveraging External PartnershipsCollaboration with larger platforms or companies (e.g., YouTube, Netflix, Amazon) to gain exposure.The strategic use of partnerships to enhance distribution and marketing efforts.Case Studies and ExamplesNicholas Sansbury SmithTransition from self-publishing to traditional publishing and back to self-publishing.Success achieved through effective marketing and control of distribution.Andrew Schultz and Taylor SwiftUse of independent platforms to build personal brand and control over content.Reclaiming content ownership and maximizing profitability by leveraging personal audiences.J.K. Rowling's Pottermore PublishingExample of reclaiming rights to control distribution, emphasizing the long-term value of owning content.Lessons and TakeawaysBuild and Own Your AudienceImportance of having a direct connection with your audience to maintain control over your content and brand.Encouragement to develop distribution networks that align with personal or business goals.Be Prepared and StrategicPrepare ahead of time for future opportunities and challenges.Maintain a mindset of continuous improvement and strategic planning.ConclusionFinal ThoughtsReiteration of the importance of taking control over one's distribution channels.The necessity of hard work, strategic partnerships, and leveraging resources to achieve long-term success.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-secret-to-success/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hell Divers XII: Heroes (Hell Divers Series) by Nicholas Sansbury Smith New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Nicholas Sansbury Smith throws the Divers into another action-packed adventure in the final installment of the Hell Divers series. Two final dives. One mission that will determine the fate of humanity—forever. The Forerunner has decimated the Vanguard Islands in a surprise attack from the Trident warship. King Kade Long—seeing no alternative—accepts a peace deal, committing to a perilous mission with X, the “Immortal,” to activate weather-modification reactors at the poles. But as Kade and X set off, the fragile peace is threatened by Gran Jefe's one-man guerrilla war against the psychopathic knight, General Jack. Meanwhile, halfway across the world, Michael and his family begin to settle into their new life in the Canary Islands, only to discover that it's not the sanctuary they believed it was. Diving into the most inhospitable territory yet, the Hell Divers face horrific monsters bred for a single purpose: to keep them out at any cost. Their only hope of defeating the monsters and restoring the planet is for enemies to unite behind the Immortal and finally work together. But with blood being shed back home, these heroes may have nothing left to save. In Hell Divers XII: Heroes, beloved characters will confront their fates in a desperate bid to resurrect the world, though not all will live to see the dawn of a new era. About the author Nicholas Sansbury Smith is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than forty novels with two million copies sold. Before his writing career, he served at Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management, a background that inspired many of his story concepts. A two time Ironman triathlete, he enjoys running, biking, and hiking. Nicholas also loves traveling, especially to his cabin in Northern Minnesota where he weaves his tales. He lives in Iowa with his wonderful wife and their son and daughter.

Today I DIVE (haha) in to Hell Divers, written by Nicholas Sansbury Smith and narrated by RC Bray. This is the first in a long series of books centered around a post apocalyptic world with a unique twist. We Dive So The Rest Of Humanity May Live. Does this book live up to this saying? Stay tuned to find out! Support us: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kotplpod Join us: https://www.facebook.com/KnightOfThePagelessLibrary/ Critisize us: kotpl.pod@gmail.com

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The RunRunLive 4.0 Podcast Episode 4-477 – The Apocalypse – Nick Sansbury Smith  (Audio: link) audio:http://www.RunRunLive.com/PodcastEpisodes/epi4477.mp3] Link MarathonBQ – How to Qualify for the Boston Marathon in 14 Weeks - Chris' other show à Intro: Hello my friends and welcome to episode 4 477 of the RunRunLive podcast. Here we are a week after the 126th Boston Marathon.  I have no entertaining race report for you.  I didn't run.  But somehow the race managed to pull itself up and run without me.  In section one I'm going to talk about this year's Boston Marathon.  In section two I'm going to talk about how to understand and leverage the fear of loss to achieve your goals. And in today's interview I speak with triathlete and Indy author Nick Sansbury Smith.  It's a great chat.  I wanted to ask Nick how he manages to be a successful independent author and still manage to stay healthy.  Turns out he works his ass off.  I'm going to keep interviewing people until I find that one who spends 3 hours a day working and is highly successful.  I know they're out there! I've been working myself.  I think that's the real secret.  To realize you're going to get up a work everyday until you can't anymore, but to figure out how to get something out of it – so you're working on your own terms.  Spring is springing up around here.  Trees are starting to bust out.  My cherry tree and my forsythia bushes are flowering.  My blueberry bushes and raspberries are starting to bud up as well. My chives wintered over from last year.  As a matter of fact the chives have escaped into the woods and gone feral.  They're out there competing with the poison ivy for world-forest-dominance.  I'm feeling pretty healthy.  I'm back on a clean eating routine.  I am walking Ollie a mile a day in the trails and I've got a pretty good fitness routine going that I'll talk about in the outro.  One advantage of not running a marathon last weekend is that I can start working on my yard without fear of ruining my race!  This weekend I think I'll turn over the gardens if the weather stays nice.  I'm contemplating spending some, if not all of the summer down on Cape Cod in my other house.  Now that I've chased the racoon out.  So I told my wife that she can use my garden beds to plant her cut flowers.  It's good to give the vegetables a rest every few years.   I do have a fresh crop of hybrid tomatoes for this year.  I got a good germination rate.  14 out of 15 seeds are going strong under the grow lights.  It's a beautiful thing.  How are you doing?  It looks like the pandemic is winding down.  More like people just stopped worrying about it.  But, did it help you think about your priorities?  Maybe be kinder to yourself?  I wanted to talk with Nick because he is a very successful independent author.  And that's not easy.  The new world of publishing is a double edge sword.  The internet removed the old gate keepers so now anyone who wants to be a published author can do it.  No one has to give you permission.  The other side of that cutting edge is that this creates a vast, noisy soup of mediocrity the is hard to stand out in.  They freed the authors' voices and simultaneously commoditized them. And this is true of all artists in this new frame of reference.  Artists are free to create.  They are free and enabled to release their creations out into the world.  From the garage bands to dancers, everyone can take their shot.  But it's still work.  Especially if you define success as commercial success, which you don't have to, but if you do, it's now on you to create that success and differentiate from the throng.  Now we have turned our starving artists into hustlers.  Like I said, It's a double edged sword.  And you might say that this artistic Darwinism is good for everyone, the cram floats to the top.  And this is true.  But the vast middle stays stuck.  So in many ways nothing has changed.  The gate keepers are gone but the algorithms are still deciding.  I think at the end of the day you need to work in your art because you are compelled to do it.  It's answering the sirens' song – a longing within you that you don't have a choice over.  The art completes you.  The art compels you.  And in this sense there are fewer frustrated artists stuck in back offices and laundry rooms wishing their lives away.  I think it's a good thing.  I'd say it's democratic, like the original internet evangelists used to, but I think i''s more chaotic and less deterministic, which suits me. Anyhow, your assignment for the week is to go buy something from a struggling artist.  And leave a nice review.  Karma is a river and you need to inflate your raft and take it over the falls every once in awhiole. On with the show.   About Zero ZERO — The End of Prostate Cancer is the leading national nonprofit with the mission to end prostate cancer. ZERO advances research, improves the lives of men and families, and inspires action. Link to my ZERO page: (for Donations) … I'll remind you that the RunRunLive podcast is ad free and listener supported.  What does that mean? It means you don't have to listen to me trying to sound sincere about Stamps.com or Audible.. (although, fyi, my MarathonBQ book is on audible) We do have a membership option where you can become a member and as a special thank you, you will get access to member's only audio. There are book reviews, odd philosophical thoughts, zombie stories and I curate old episodes for you to listen to.  I recently added that guy who cut off is foot so he could keep training and my first call with Geoff Galloway.   “Curated” means I add some introductory comments and edit them up a bit.  So anyhow – become a member so I can keep paying my bills.   … The RunRunLive podcast is Ad Free and listener supported.  … Section one – Boston 2022 -   Voices of reason – the conversation Nicholas Sansbury Smith – Indy Writers in the Apocalypse Nicholassansburysmith.com  Nicholas Sansbury Smith is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Hell Divers series. His other work includes the Extinction Cycle series, the Trackers series, and the Orbs series. He worked for Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management in disaster planning and mitigation before switching careers to focus on his one true passion–writing. When he isn't writing or daydreaming about the apocalypse, he enjoys running, biking, spending time with his family, and traveling the world. He is an Ironman triathlete and lives in Iowa with his wife, their dogs, and a house full of books.    Section two –Fear of Loss -   Outro Ok my friends we have written our way to the end of episode 4-477 of the RunRunLive Podcast.   I have not been running still.  And the knee feels pretty good.  It's basically a 1 on a scale of 1-10.  I've got a nice cadence going.  I walk the dog a mile every day.  Which takes about 20 minutes but makes him happy.  Ollie is coming up on 3 years old and he's starting to be a bit more mellow.  He's still a bit of a velociraptor, but he gives as many hugs as bites now on average.  I ride my bike 3 days a week.  Tuesday and Thursday I go out for a mountain bike ride in the woods.  Sunday I go out for a longer ride that's a combination of road and trail.  I'm trying to get some time in the seat and build up my fitness before I start pushing.  It's also still pretty wet in the woods and as much as I don't mind working, the deep mud holes can be a bit of distraction.  I'm trying to be purposeful and get my balance and strength back before I get too aggressive.  On the off days, Monday, Wednesday, Friday I'm doing a light core workout and a 30 minute yoga for bicyclist that I really like.  Less than an hour all told, but again, consistency is the name of the game.  Baby steps. Next week I'm going to go out to Cincinnati to hang out and do the ½ marathon at the Flying Pig.  I'm not worried about run/walking the 13 miles.  I'll jut have to be careful not to hurt the knee.  Should be fun.  We'll record something.  So it's all good.  We talked about using the fear of loss and a process pact to change behavior.  I'll add one more method you can use.  We've talked about it before.  It's self-image.  If you end up in a position where your expected self-image is out of synch with your reality it causes you to be unsettled and to take action to get back into alignment with that self-image.  The easy example for me is when I start putting on too much weight.  There's no avoiding the pants that are snug.  There's no avoiding the scale.  These are the facts and they run counter to my self-image.  They cause a discordance in me that drives me to start focusing on my diet and mindfully working to re-establish that other, less lumpy, me. Same with my fitness.  It's good news bad news.  You might say it's unhealthy to tie up self-worth in your fitness level.  Maybe, but it also causes you to take corrective action when that fitness level is out of synch with my expectations for myself.  Theses are negative examples, although I would argue they result in positive action. There is a positive version of the same phenomenon.  An aspirational version.  The way this works is that you consciously start to associate yourself with a self-image of what you aspire to be.  This is where those affirmations and validations come into play.  You can starte describing yourself as the person you want to be.  If you are powerful enough about this it can create that same motivation to take actions that will put you in synch with the aspirational self-image.  Refer to yourself as “A healthy eater” or a “Fit person” enough and your brain will figure out ways to get you there. Try it.  And I'll see you out there. 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This week, Jim talks about Trackers, the first in a series by Nicholas Sansbury Smith. A police chief and a Native American tracker hunt down a killer in the Rocky Mountains as the nation falls apart after an EMP strike.  Then, we move over to the Three Minute Survival Tip, this week talking about what to keep in mind as you plan your food storage.

This episode of Life's Tough features Nicholas Sansbury Smith, a New York Times and USA Today best-selling author of post-apocalyptic science fiction, with over a 1,000,000+ books sold. Nick is the author of four series, all set in post apocalyptic worlds: Hell Divers, Extinction Cycle, Trackers, and Orbs. He self published his first book in 2013 via Amazon when writing was just a hobby. Since then he has had two major book deals with top five publishers (Simon and Schuster & Orbit Books) and a third with Blackstone Publishing. A hybrid author, Nick has continued to self publish as well, including the Trackers series, and Orbs. Probably best known for his Extinction Cycle series, a saga that has expanded into eight books in the main storyline, and multiple spin-off stories from a dozen plus authors in the former Kindle World Program. The series was also translated into German in 2018. Narrated by Bronson Pinchot, the first audiobook, Extinction Horizon hit #1 in the entire Audible store.   The Hell Divers series has also seen major success in Audio and other formats. The saga was recently optioned for film/TV. Narrated by RC Bray, Hell Divers was an Audible editor’s best of science fiction and also hit #1 in the entire Audible store as well as the New York Times bestseller list. The fifth Hell Divers book – “Captives” – is out on May 7th. Prior to launching his writing career, Nick worked in disaster planning and mitigation for the Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management office. He assisted communities with their plans for responding to natural and man-made catastrophes. This particular field of work later inspired him to begin writing fictional narratives tied to apocalyptic events. Nick once wrote that he found his writing voice while training as an Ironman triathlete. The rigorous preparation for these triathlon competitions – which require long stretches of swimming (2.4 miles), biking (112 miles) and running (26.2 miles) – afforded him the solitude, time and mental clarity he needed to develop his literary world-building. He resides in his native town of Des Moines, Iowa, with his wife and dogs. Life’s tough – you can be tougher, like Nicholas Sansbury Smith, one prolific writer on a literary mission to save (what’s left of) the world.

Welcome to the Life's Tough Podcast with Host Dustin Plantholt and Special Guest Nicholas Sansbury Smith, Author and Guest Co-Hosts Oryne Stewart and Christina Napp. Topic: Life’s tough – you can be tougher, like Nicholas Sansbury Smith. In this episode Host Dustin welcomes guest Nicholas Sansbury Smith to the Life's Tough - You Can Be Tougher Conversation. Nicholas is a New York Times and USA Today best-selling author of post-apocalyptic science fiction, with over a 1,000,000+ books sold. Nicholas will share his journey through challenges, opportunities, personal triumphs and success as a best selling author. HHe self published his first book in 2013 via Amazon when writing was just a hobby. Since then he has had two major book deals with top five publishers (Simon and Schuster & Orbit Books) and a third with Blackstone Publishing. A hybrid author, Nick has continued to self publish as well, including the Trackers series, and Orbs. The opinions expressed during this broadcast are for inspiration, information and edutainment purposes. Enjoying the conversation? Subscribe to the show by visiting the Life's Tough Show Page at www.up2meradio.com to learn more about our network, the Podcast, Host Dustin, his contributors, guests and sponsors. You can find, like and share us on Facebook at Up2Me Radio and follow us on Twitter @Up2Meradio.

Welcome Nicholas Sansbury Smith to Apocalypse Queen Radio with host Author A. R. Shaw. We discuss Hell Divers and what other plans Nick has in store for his characters.

We chat with Nicholas Sansbury Smith, the grandfather of the post-apocalyptic genre! (I call him that, at least.) We discuss his experiences as a hybrid author and how that works with his numerous and successful series. He talks about how hard it can be to end a series. With so many series in his catalog, he should know! He also talks about his collaboration with Tony Melchiorri for the Orbs 4 book and his ideas for futures collaborations. And the Rorschach Round goes straight soothsayer as he predicts both how the world will end and what will happen when we have first contact with aliens. Yeah, we figure it all out, basically. All that and more!

Anthony gives us the inside scoop on a new book that he and Nicholas Sansbury Smith have in the works, on what his single biggest struggle would be in a post apocalyptic world (you'll never guess!), and also where his fiance rates in his list of life priorities. Is the wedding off? And in a moment of totally unsolicited career counseling, we even attempt to help him decide between two successful careers. Oh yes, we went there and beyond!

Sharifah and Jenn discuss news including some exciting new adaptations and whether time travel is SF or F, and recommend graphic novels. This episode is sponsored by Hell Divers II: Ghosts by Nicholas Sansbury Smith and Genius: The Game by Leopoldo Gout. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS here, or via Apple Podcasts here. The show can also be found on Stitcher here.   News: Han Solo movie kerfuffles! No director and then Ron Howard steps in. New historical fantasy series coming from Zoraida Cordova! And Labyrinth Lost is getting an adaptation. Who Fears Death by Nnedi Okorafor has been optioned, and George R.R. Martin is a producer. Is Time Travel SF or F? That time a guy accidentally read fanfic (called "Harry Potter and the Psychic Serpent") instead of The Order of the Phoenix.   Books Discussed: Full Circle by Taneka Stotts, Christianne Goudreau (Note: Jenn did not realize this hadn't been updated since January, but it's still worth reading!) Trish Trash by Jessica Abel Serenity Rose by Aaron Alexovich Destroyer by Victor La Valle, Dietrich Smith

Nicholas Sansbury Smith on Writing Trackers, Hell Divers, and Traditional vs Self-Publishing