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Original Release Date: Monday 6 May, 2024   A brief history lesson: In May of 2007, Dean Haglund & Phil Leirness started changing the way people listen to the internet with "From The Heart of Hollywood". After a cease and desist from an individual claiming "brand confusion", the name was changed to (YOUR) YOUR Chillpak Hollywood Hour. On December 2 2019, after 652 previous episodes, Dean & Phil launched "Season 2" making the move to live streaming on Odysy Radio. Sometime later, "Odysy" rebranded to "Subspace Radio". Last week, based on math that defies our understanding (100 episode "seasons" now?) was Season 4 Episode 17, and what turned out to be the LAST live streaming episode of this show ... For now anyway. This week's installment is our 17th Anniversary episode and it features Dean and Phil TOGHETHER in Michigan, discussing the future of the show, answering emails from listeners, discussing Alex Garland's Civil War, Japanese Breakfast's “Be Sweet”, a forthcoming documentary about Detroit and some of the many charms of the Wolverine State (“Go, Blue!”).

Over in our Discord community, we were thrilled to host our very first panel discussion with the brilliant bestselling author, Stephen Aryan.Also joining me on the panel were three great writers from our community, Isa Ottoni, Joshua Parker and Jonny Altair. Our chat focused all on worldbuilding. We discussed our challenges and headaches, took questions from our community and tackled some of the biggest issues and talking points.Stephen also tells us all about his approach to building worlds and how he crafted the incredible setting for his brilliant new book, The Judas Blossom (out in July).If you have any questions or requests, please write to us at thefantasywriterstoolshed@gmail.comJOIN OUR WRITING COMMUNITYhttps://mailchi.mp/395aa89d6ec0/join-richie-billings-community-of-writersLEARN MORE ABOUT FANTASY WRITINGTo join our writing community and access our Panels feature, as well as join a weekly writing group, access exclusive interviews, discussions, fantasy writing classes, books and more head over to our Patreon page - https://www.patreon.com/TheFantasyWritersToolshed ABOUT ANGRY ROBOT BOOKSThis episode is sponsored by the award-winning publisher, Angry Robot Books. You can learn more about them by clicking the link below:https://angryrobotbooks.com/THE JUDAS BLOSSOMhttps://angryrobotbooks.com/books/judas-blossom/OUR GUESTSStephen Aryan - https://stephen-aryan.com/ | Stephen's YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZlaVQ9rks4GaN-x3Jkos0ASounds and editing by Odysy - https://www.youtube.com/@3DSoundStudioRESOURCESGet a free worldbuilding template - https://richiebilling.com/worldbuildingLearn how to start worldbuilding - https://richiebilling.com/worldbuilding/how-to-start-worldbuildingCheck out the best books on worldbuilding - https://richiebilling.com/worldbuilding/books-on-worldbuilding Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the second episode of our mini-series on magic systems, Janina and Lucy from The Fey Fellows Podcast rejoin me for a deeper look at two big examples of magic systems: witchcraft and the systems found in Dungeons and Dragons.We look at their origins and how they've evolved over time to help spark some new ideas. And we also take a look at some key bits of advice for making your own magic system from scratch.If you have any questions or requests, please write to us at thefantasywriterstoolshed@gmail.comJOIN OUR WRITING COMMUNITYTo join our writing community and access our Panels feature, as well as join a weekly writing group, access exclusive interviews, discussions, fantasy writing classes, books and more head over to our Patreon page - https://www.patreon.com/TheFantasyWritersToolshed OUR GUESTSJanina Arndt and Lucy Atkinson - The Fey Fellows Podcast - https://www.instagram.com/feyfellowspodcast/ / https://anchor.fm/fey-fellows-podcastSounds and editing by Odysy - https://www.youtube.com/c/OdysyxRESOURCESUPDATED - Passive Voice Detector And Converter - https://richiebilling.com/passive-voice-checkerNEW - Wizards In Fantasy, With A Name Generator Tool - https://richiebilling.com/fantasy-name-generator/wizard-name-generatorNEW - Tips On Creating A Fantasy Castle - https://richiebilling.com/fantasy-writing/fantasy-castle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One thing that I haven't covered an awful lot of, both in blogging form and on the podcast, is magic systems.I'll admit, I'm not a massive user of magic in stories (my current work in progress aside). However, I do love a good magic wielder with Pug from The Riftwar Cycle my all-time favourite. So given this lack of coverage, I decided to tackle things in earnest, starting with a duology on The Fantasy Writers' Toolshed podcast.To help me, I'm joined by Janina Arndt and Lucy Atkinson from The Fey Fellowes Podcast and in this first instalment we talk all about hard and soft magic systems—the two main types that people often discuss.We look at examples of these different magic systems as well as the space in between where writers can find unique and original angles. If you have any questions or requests, please write to us at thefantasywriterstoolshed@gmail.comJOIN OUR WRITING COMMUNITYTo join our writing group as well as access exclusive interviews, discussions, fantasy writing classes, books and more head over to our Patreon page - https://www.patreon.com/TheFantasyWritersToolshed OUR GUESTSJanina Arndt and Lucy Atkinson - The Fey Fellows Podcast - https://www.instagram.com/feyfellowspodcast/ / https://anchor.fm/fey-fellows-podcastSounds and editing by Odysy - https://www.youtube.com/c/OdysyxLEARN MOREUPDATED - List Of Fantasy Publishers - https://richiebilling.com/welcome/writing-tools/list-of-fantasy-publishersUPDATED - List Of Fantasy Short Story Publishers - https://richiebilling.com/welcome/writing-tools/list-of-fantasy-magazinesNEW - How To Create A Literary Theme - https://richiebilling.com/writing-tips/how-to-create-literary-themeNEW - How To Write Dialogue - https://richiebilling.com/writing-tips/how-to-write-dialogue Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I'm delighted to share with you an insightful interview with legendary fantasy author, Juliet E. McKennaIn our chat, we discuss Juliet's new book, The Cleaving, which is a retelling of the Arthurian legend from the female perspective.We chat all about character creation, worldbuilding, plotting, theme and the writing process as a whole.Juliet is also a font of knowledge when it comes to the publishing industry and explains here how it's changed in the 20+ years she's been writing. You're bound to learn something new that hopefully will help you on your own writing journey. If you have any questions or requests, please write to us at thefantasywriterstoolshed@gmail.comJOIN OUR WRITING COMMUNITYTo join our writing group as well as access exclusive interviews, discussions, fantasy writing classes, books and more head over to our Patreon page - https://www.patreon.com/TheFantasyWritersToolshed OUR GUESTSJuliet E. McKenna - https://www.julietemckenna.com/ | Buy The Cleaving - https://amzn.to/3FWVCgdSounds and editing by Odysy - https://www.youtube.com/c/Odysyx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we're thrilled to welcome one of the world's top-selling fantasy authors, Amish Tripathi. The BBC has described Amish as "India's JRR Tolkien and Asia's Paulo Coelho" and, for the first time, the books of India's fastest-selling author have been translated into English. We have a very open and honest chat about writing, discussing everything from tackling challenging topics and how to imbue our stories with philosophies and ideas, to creating memorable characters that readers love. If you have any questions or requests, please write to us at thefantasywriterstoolshed@gmail.comJOIN OUR WRITING COMMUNITYTo join our writing group as well as access exclusive interviews, discussions, fantasy writing classes, books and more head over to our Patreon page - https://www.patreon.com/TheFantasyWritersToolshed OUR GUESTSAmish Tripathi - https://www.authoramish.com/ | The War Of Lanka - https://amzn.to/3TaCyQWSounds and editing by Odysy - https://www.youtube.com/c/Odysyx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're absolutely thrilled to bring you a very special interview with bestselling author and former FBI special agent, Joe Navarro.Joe is a world-leading expert on body language. In his career, he conducted over 13,000 interviews and oozes a passion for the subject that you can't help but admire. Body language plays such a huge role in storytelling, from written fiction to that found on-screen. But it can be underused and ill-understood. To help us better our understanding and appreciation, there's no better person to ask than Joe. In this deeply insightful interview, packed with examples, Joe provides vital guidance and advice for writers to help master this form of communication that's arguably more important than dialogue. If you have any questions or requests, please write to us at thefantasywriterstoolshed@gmail.comJOIN OUR WRITING COMMUNITYTo join our writing group as well as access exclusive interviews, discussions, fantasy writing classes, books and more head over to our Patreon page - https://www.patreon.com/TheFantasyWritersToolshed OUR GUESTSJoe Navarro - https://www.jnforensics.com/ | Buy The Dictionary Of Body Language - https://amzn.to/3Y2VNMZSounds and editing by Odysy - https://www.youtube.com/c/Odysyx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I've had a lot of specialists on the podcast in recent months but it occurred to me that I've never really reflected on my own experiences as a lawyer and how that can be applied to writing.When I got to pondering I realised I draw upon these experiences an awful lot. And it was then I began to appreciate just how much scope there is to inject your stories and worlds with conflict.So in this episode, I reflect upon my time working as an accident and injury lawyer. I discuss the impact that injuries can have on a person, from minor ones to major ones, and how you can utilise these ill-used details in your stories, both from a character creation perspective and a worldbuilding one. If you have any questions or requests, please write to us at thefantasywriterstoolshed@gmail.comJOIN OUR WRITING COMMUNITYTo join our writing group as well as access exclusive interviews, discussions, fantasy writing classes, books and more head over to our Patreon page - https://www.patreon.com/TheFantasyWritersToolshed Sounds and editing by Odysy - https://www.youtube.com/c/Odysyx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I'm always keen to chat with book bloggers to get an insight into the latest trends in reading. Fantasy romances, for example, are particularly in demand right now. But as well as that, I'm always keen to chat with reviewers to learn more about their experiences. Above all, I want to know how I, and other writers like you, can forge better partnerships with them.I was delighted then to chat with Blaise Ancona from Under The Radar SFF Books about these very things. Blaise runs both a podcast and a website devoted to highlighting fantasy and sci-fi novels that haven't got the credit they deserve.What began as a lockdown hobby has grown into something quite remarkable. We talk about how it happened and his experiences as a book blogger. If you have any questions or requests, please write to us at thefantasywriterstoolshed@gmail.comOUR GUESTSBlaise Ancona of Under The Radar SFF Books - https://undertheradarsffbooks.com/ | https://twitter.com/undertheradarb2Sounds and editing by Odysy - https://www.youtube.com/c/OdysyxJOIN OUR WRITING COMMUNITYTo join our writing group as well as access exclusive interviews, discussions, fantasy writing classes, books and more head over to our Patreon page - https://www.patreon.com/TheFantasyWritersToolshed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're delighted to welcome to the Writers' Toolshed bestselling fantasy author, Stephen Aryan.Stephen has published eight novels to date with both Orbit and Angry Robot. This year sees the release of the first in a new trilogy: The Judas Blossom. He's an author at the top of the game and has some wonderful insights to share. We have a grand old natter about writing, editing, the publishing industry, working with agents, and ways to improve your writing.It's a very open and honest interview packed with insights and advice on specific topics ranging from creating memorable characters to building immersive fantasy worlds. You're guaranteed to learn something new.If you have any questions or requests, please write to us at thefantasywriterstoolshed@gmail.comABOUT ANGRY ROBOT BOOKSThis episode is sponsored by the award-winning publisher, Angry Robot Books. You can learn more about them by clicking the link below:https://angryrobotbooks.com/THE JUDAS BLOSSOMhttps://angryrobotbooks.com/books/judas-blossom/OUR GUESTSStephen Aryan - https://stephen-aryan.com/ | Stephen's YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZlaVQ9rks4GaN-x3Jkos0ASounds and editing by Odysy - https://www.youtube.com/c/OdysyxJOIN OUR WRITING COMMUNITYTo join our writing group as well as access exclusive interviews, discussions, fantasy writing classes, books and more head over to our Patreon page - https://www.patreon.com/TheFantasyWritersToolshed OTHER RESOURCESHow to write a villainHow to write a battle scene in a bookThe many races found in the fantasy genreWhat is a creative writing class? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the final episode of 2023, we welcome Vickie Lan to the Toolshed, host of the Speculative Sandbox Podcast.Vickie is a specialist in deconstructing fantasy tropes. Her show sees her joined by top authors to discuss everything from The Chosen One to beardy wizard mentor figures. In our chat, we cover the epic fantasy quest—its classic features and how you can spin them. We also discuss tropes around resurrections and mentor figures, as well as tropes generally.And Vickie shares some fantastic examples of books and writers who have spun things to create something brilliant and original.If you have any questions or requests, please write to us at thefantasywriterstoolshed@gmail.comTo access exclusive interviews, discussions, fantasy writing classes, books and more head over to our Patreon page - https://www.patreon.com/TheFantasyWritersToolshed If you're interested in writing classes, head here - https://richiebilling.com/online-writing-classesLearn more about the fantasy writing podcast here - https://richiebilling.com/welcome/the-fantasy-writers-toolshed-podcast JOIN OUR WRITING COMMUNITYJoin our community here - https://bit.ly/join-our-writing-groupOUR GUESTSVickie Lan - https://vickielan.com/podcast | https://www.instagram.com/speculativesandboxSounds and editing by Odysy - https://www.youtube.com/c/OdysyxOTHER RESOURCESCharacter PlottingAvoiding Tropes And Cliches When Writing FantasyHow To Write A Battle Scene In A BookMen Writing Women Characters - Things To Watch Out ForExamples Of Sensory LanguageFree Worldbuilding Template And Guide Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Award-winning journalist and Afrofuturist author Denise Crittendon stops by the Toolshed to discuss her debut science fantasy novel, Where It Rains In Color, published by Angry Robot Books on 6th December 2022. Denise tells us about the new book, how she created her unique and incredible worlds and characters, and reveals some of her favourite writing tips. If you have any questions or requests, please write to us at thefantasywriterstoolshed@gmail.comTo access exclusive interviews, discussions, fantasy writing classes, books and more head over to our Patreon page - https://www.patreon.com/TheFantasyWritersToolshed If you're interested in fantasy writing classes, head here - https://richiebilling.com/fantasy-writing-classesLearn more about the fantasy writing podcast here - https://richiebilling.com/welcome/the-fantasy-writers-toolshed-podcast BUY WHERE IT RAINS IN COLOR - https://angryrobotbooks.com/books/where-it-rains-in-color/JOIN OUR WRITING COMMUNITYJoin our community here - https://bit.ly/join-our-writing-groupOUR GUESTSDenise Crittendon - https://denisecrittendon.blog/ | https://twitter.com/denicrittendonSounds and editing by Odysy - https://www.youtube.com/c/OdysyxOTHER RESOURCESThe Best Podcasts About Writing - https://richiebilling.com/the-fantasy-writers-toolshed-podcast/best-podcasts-about-writingA Free Name Generator Tool For Knights - https://richiebilling.com/fantasy-name-generator/knight-name-generator Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're both thrilled and honoured to welcome to the Toolshed for the first time the New York Times Bestselling author Mary E Pearson.Mary is the mastermind behind the Remnant Universe, a fantasy world that she explores through her hugely popular YA novels and novellas.A talented storyteller, Mary tells us all about her latest book, Morrighan, her writing life and her best tips for writers.We cover everything from character creation to worldbuilding so it's a comprehensive chat packed with tips, advice and inspiration for writers at every stage of their careers.If you have any questions or requests, please write to us at thefantasywriterstoolshed@gmail.comTo access exclusive interviews, discussions, fantasy writing classes, books and more head over to our Patreon page - https://www.patreon.com/TheFantasyWritersToolshed If you're interested in fantasy writing classes, head here - https://richiebilling.com/fantasy-writing-classesLearn more about the fantasy writing podcast here - https://richiebilling.com/welcome/the-fantasy-writers-toolshed-podcast JOIN OUR WRITING COMMUNITYJoin our community here - https://bit.ly/join-our-writing-groupOUR GUESTSMary E. Pearson - https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250868350/morrighan | https://www.marypearson.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/maryepearson/Sounds and editing by Odysy - https://www.youtube.com/c/Odysyx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest episode of The Fantasy Writers' Toolshed podcast, I welcome author Nandi Taylor who's achieved remarkable things on Wattpad.As someone who's never used the platform before, I invited Nandi along to tell us how she managed to accrue nearly 2 million reads of her novel, Given.Nandi explains her methods, how Wattpad works, and the opportunities that are out there for other writers.If you have any questions or requests, please write to us at thefantasywriterstoolshed@gmail.comTo access exclusive interviews, discussions, fantasy writing classes, books and more head over to our Patreon page - https://www.patreon.com/TheFantasyWritersToolshed If you're interested in fantasy writing classes, head here - https://richiebilling.com/fantasy-writing-classesLearn more about the fantasy writing podcast here - https://richiebilling.com/welcome/the-fantasy-writers-toolshed-podcast REGISTER FOR THE EMAIL MARKETING CLASShttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/email-marketing-for-authors-tickets-428073548507JOIN OUR WRITING COMMUNITYJoin our community here - https://bit.ly/join-our-writing-groupOUR GUESTSNandi Taylor - https://twitter.com/nandi_taylorSounds and editing by Odysy - https://www.youtube.com/c/Odysyx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this instalment, Janina and Lucy from The Fey Fellowes podcast return for a chat about the age-old tales of Beowulf and King Arthur. We look at the story behind these two tales and how they've endured for so long. We also explore the influence that they've had on the founders of the fantasy genre, such as Tolkien and CS Lewis. And we consider what writers can learn from these classic epics. If you have any questions or requests, please write to us at thefantasywriterstoolshed@gmail.comTo access exclusive interviews, discussions, fantasy writing classes, books and more head over to our Patreon page - https://www.patreon.com/TheFantasyWritersToolshed If you're interested in fantasy writing classes, head here - https://richiebilling.com/fantasy-writing-classesLearn more about the fantasy writing podcast here - https://richiebilling.com/welcome/the-fantasy-writers-toolshed-podcast REGISTER FOR THE EMAIL MARKETING CLASShttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/email-marketing-for-authors-tickets-428073548507JOIN OUR WRITING COMMUNITYJoin our community here - https://bit.ly/join-our-writing-groupOUR GUESTSJanina Arndt and Lucy Atkinson - The Fey Fellows Podcast - https://www.instagram.com/feyfellowspodcast/ / https://anchor.fm/fey-fellows-podcastSounds and editing by Odysy - https://www.youtube.com/c/Odysyx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I'm joined by science fiction and fantasy literary agent Laura Bennett of the Liverpool Literary Agency. Laura talks us through what it's like to be an agent, telling us about reviewing queries, signing writers, contracts, pitching to publishers and editors, and current market trends (you'll never guess what's making a comeback).If you have any questions or requests, please write to us at thefantasywriterstoolshed@gmail.comTo access exclusive interviews, discussions, fantasy writing classes, books and more head over to our Patreon page - https://www.patreon.com/TheFantasyWritersToolshed If you're interested in some of my fantasy writing classes, head here - https://richiebilling.com/fantasy-writing-classesLearn more about the fantasy writing podcast here - https://richiebilling.com/welcome/the-fantasy-writers-toolshed-podcast JOIN OUR WRITING COMMUNITYJoin our community here - https://bit.ly/join-our-writing-groupOUR GUESTSLaura Bennett - https://twitter.com/LosbennettThe Liverpool Literary Agency - https://www.liverpool-literary.agency/Sounds and editing by Odysy - https://www.youtube.com/c/Odysyx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we look at four of the most essential worldbuilding tips, but ones that you may not have heard before. These tips have been learned through hard experiences and some come from the best fantasy authors and worldbuilders currently around (some of whom have been on this show). If you have any questions or requests, please write to us at thefantasywriterstoolshed@gmail.comTo access exclusive interviews, discussions, fantasy writing classes, books and more head over to our Patreon page - https://www.patreon.com/TheFantasyWritersToolshed If you're interested in some of my quick, easy-to-understand fantasy writing classes, head here - https://richiebilling.com/fantasy-writing-classesLearn more about the fantasy writing podcast - https://richiebilling.com/welcome/the-fantasy-writers-toolshed-podcast RESOURCESWorldbuilding Resources - https://richiebilling.com/worldbuilding/worldbuilding-resourcesWorldbuilding Template - https://richiebilling.com/worldbuildingThe Best Books On Worldbuilding - https://richiebilling.com/worldbuilding/books-on-worldbuildingr/Worldbuilding - https://richiebilling.com/worldbuilding/r-worldbuildingJOIN OUR WRITING COMMUNITYJoin our community here - https://bit.ly/join-our-writing-groupOUR GUESTSSounds and editing by Odysy - https://www.youtube.com/c/Odysyx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I'm joined by Dr Enn Burke for a fascinating discussion about sociology and villainous and deviant characters. We discuss how societal influences like upbringing, peer groups, and oppressive policies like the drug war can impact and shape society. And ultimately, how that influences your characters.If you have any questions or requests, please write to us at thefantasywriterstoolshed@gmail.comTo access exclusive interviews, discussions, fantasy writing classes, books and more head over to our Patreon page - https://www.patreon.com/TheFantasyWritersToolshed If you're interested in some of my quick, easy-to-understand fantasy writing classes, head here - https://richiebilling.com/fantasy-writing-classesLearn more about the fantasy writing podcast - https://richiebilling.com/welcome/the-fantasy-writers-toolshed-podcast RESOURCESTips On Writing A Villain - https://richiebilling.com/writing-tips/thebadguysWhat Is Characterization? - https://richiebilling.com/welcome/the-writers-toolshed/writing-tips/what-is-characterizationMichel Foucault - Discipline & PunishThe House I Live In - Film JOIN OUR WRITING COMMUNITYJoin our community here - https://bit.ly/join-our-writing-groupOUR GUESTSEnn Burke of Ripped From The Headlines - rippedheadlinespod.comSounds and editing by Odysy - https://www.youtube.com/c/Odysyx Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you like to write fantasy or perhaps historical fiction, then you may have encountered the idea of the medieval knight. They were walking tanks back in their day and held a significant amount of societal influence. But being so powerful, they were also prone to corruptive behaviours, particularly seen in the Hundred Year War between England and France. In this latest episode of The Fantasy Writers' Toolshed podcast, our oracle of history, Aidan Mattis of The Lore Lodge podcast, joins me for a chat about knights of the middle ages.We look at how they developed, their roles and lives, the code of chivalry that was designed to help keep them in check, and how writers can apply all of this to their stories. Get in touch: thefantasywriterstoolshed@gmail.comTo access exclusive interviews, discussions, fantasy writing classes, books and more head over to our Patreon page - https://www.patreon.com/TheFantasyWritersToolshed If you're interested in some of my quick, easy-to-understand fantasy writing classes, head here - https://richiebilling.com/fantasy-writing-classesFANTASY WRITING RESOURCESMedieval Armor and Fantasy - https://richiebilling.com/fantasy-writing/a-fantasy-writers-guide-to-armorMedieval Weapons and Fantasy - https://richiebilling.com/fantasy-writing/a-fantasy-writers-guide-to-weaponryWorldbuilding and Religion - https://richiebilling.com/worldbuilding/worldbuilding-religionJOIN OUR WRITING COMMUNITYJoin our community here - https://mailchi.mp/be6082d43b39/the-writers-toolshed OUR GUESTSAidan Mattis - The Lore Lodge Podcast - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/thelorelodgeSounds and editing by Odysy - https://www.youtube.com/c/Odysyx Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we march forth with our series on creating three-dimensional characters.Political psychologist and YouTuber Abby returns to discuss the psychology of villains and heroes.We dive into the types of psychological traits that villains and heroes have, how they develop those traits and how we can use this psychological insight to create and get into the minds of our protagonists and antagonists. This is just the first episode of a duology on villains and heroes; in an episode to come soon, sociologist Dr Enn Burke returns to look at the sociological considerations behind our villainous and heroic characters. Be sure to subscribe or follow us on Spotify, iTunes, YouTube and the like so you don't miss an episode!Get in touch: thefantasywriterstoolshed@gmail.comTo access exclusive interviews, discussions, fantasy writing classes, books and more head over to our Patreon page - https://www.patreon.com/TheFantasyWritersToolshed If you're interested in some of my quick, easy-to-understand fantasy writing classes, head here - https://richiebilling.com/fantasy-writing-classesFANTASY WRITING RESOURCESHow To Write Bad Guys And Villains - https://richiebilling.com/writing-tips/thebadguysThe Ultimate List Of Worldbuilding Resources - https://richiebilling.com/worldbuilding/worldbuilding-resourcesA Guide To Character Development - https://richiebilling.com/writing-tips/character-developmentJOIN OUR WRITING COMMUNITYJoin our community here - https://mailchi.mp/be6082d43b39/the-writers-toolshed OUR GUESTSAbby from Political Psych With Abby - https://www.youtube.com/c/PoliticalPsychwithAbby / Latest ep - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8_O1reY3qcSounds and editing by Odysy - https://www.youtube.com/c/Odysyx See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We're both thrilled and honoured to welcome to the Toolshed award-winning author of many incredible Science Fiction and Fantasy books, Adrian Tchaikovsky.In this special episode, we discuss how to come up with ideas and develop them into stories. We dive into worldbuilding, character creation, plotting and theme. And we go beyond the writing process to discuss the publishing industry and working with the likes of editors and agents. It's an episode packed with insights and writing advice and guidance, provided by one of the genre's leaders and a master of the craft. Get in touch: thefantasywriterstoolshed@gmail.comTo access exclusive interviews, discussions, fantasy writing classes, books and more head over to our Patreon page - https://www.patreon.com/TheFantasyWritersToolshed If you're interested in some of my quick, easy-to-understand fantasy writing classes, head here - https://richiebilling.com/fantasy-writing-classesFANTASY WRITING RESOURCESA guide to fantasy armor - https://richiebilling.com/fantasy-writing/a-fantasy-writers-guide-to-armorExamples of the 5 senses in writing - https://richiebilling.com/writing-tips/using-the-5-senses-in-writingDemon name generator tool - https://richiebilling.com/welcome/the-writers-toolshed/fantasy-writing/fantasy-name-generator/demon-name-generator-female-maleDownload a free worldbuilding template - https://richiebilling.com/worldbuildingJOIN OUR WRITING COMMUNITYJoin our community here - https://mailchi.mp/be6082d43b39/the-writers-toolshed OUR GUESTSAdrian Tchaikovsky - https://adriantchaikovsky.com/books.html / https://amzn.to/3z2B2HTSounds and editing by Odysy - https://www.youtube.com/c/Odysyx See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, we reveal publishing insights and tips on making successful submissions for short stories and novels. We also take a look at the methods people have used to secure funding for their book projects on Kickstarter.I welcome Willow Becker and Christi Nogel from Weird Little Worlds Press who have had tremendous success with Kickstarter—their last campaign hit its fundraising target in just 36 hours! We discuss fantasy author Brandon Sanderson's Kickstarter campaign too, and we go over some do's and don'ts when it comes to submitting stories to publishers.Get in touch: thefantasywriterstoolshed@gmail.comTo access exclusive interviews, discussions, fantasy writing classes, books and more head over to our Patreon page - https://www.patreon.com/TheFantasyWritersToolshed If you're interested in some of my quick, easy-to-understand fantasy writing classes, head here - https://richiebilling.com/fantasy-writing-classesFANTASY WRITING RESOURCESWorldbuilding Template and Guide - https://richiebilling.com/worldbuildingFree Book Description Generator For Amazon And Goodreads - https://richiebilling.com/amazon-goodreads-book-description-generatorHow To Find Podcasts For Writers - https://richiebilling.com/welcome/the-fantasy-writers-toolshed-podcast/how-to-find-podcasts-for-writersJOIN OUR WRITING COMMUNITYJoin our community here - https://mailchi.mp/be6082d43b39/the-writers-toolshed OUR GUESTSWillow Becker and Christi Nogel - Weird Little Worlds Press - https://weirdlittleworlds.com/Sounds and editing by Odysy - https://www.youtube.com/c/Odysyx See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Entertainment in the Middle Ages was very important in many people's lives. From lords to peasants, everyone needs a bit of downtime and fun and, as we'll hear, not much has changed in the hundreds of years that's passed since.We'll take a look at medieval entertainers like bards and troubadours. We'll look at banquets, games, alcohol and taverns, and other pastimes and hobbies like fishing, and other types of medieval entertainment.Get in touch: thefantasywriterstoolshed@gmail.comTo access exclusive interviews, discussions, fantasy writing classes, books and more head over to our Patreon page - https://www.patreon.com/TheFantasyWritersToolshed If you're interested in some of my quick, easy-to-understand fantasy writing classes, head here - https://richiebilling.com/fantasy-writing-classesFANTASY WRITING RESOURCESLives of medieval lords - https://richiebilling.com/fantasy-writing/the-life-of-the-medieval-lordWorldbuilding in fantasy - the complete guide - https://richiebilling.com/welcome/the-writers-toolshed/fantasy-writing/a-complete-guide-to-fantasy-worldbuildingDiseases of the Middle Ages - https://richiebilling.com/fantasy-writing/killer-diseases-of-the-middle-agesJOIN OUR WRITING COMMUNITYJoin our community here - https://mailchi.mp/be6082d43b39/the-writers-toolshed OUR GUESTSAidan Mattis - The Lore Lodge Podcast - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/thelorelodgeSounds and editing by Odysy - https://www.youtube.com/c/Odysyx See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Janina Arndt and Lucy Atkinson from The Fey Fellows podcast return for a chat about ghost stories.We discuss what ghost stories are, their core features and how to write them. We also look at a few of our favourite examples and explore the influence they've had on the fantasy genre.Get in touch: thefantasywriterstoolshed@gmail.comTo access exclusive interviews, discussions, fantasy writing classes, books and more head over to our Patreon page - https://www.patreon.com/TheFantasyWritersToolshed If you're interested in some of my quick, easy-to-understand fantasy writing classes, head here - https://richiebilling.com/fantasy-writing-classesFANTASY WRITING RESOURCES6 Cool Notebooks For Writers - https://richiebilling.com/best-notebooks-for-writersReligion In Fantasy Fiction - https://richiebilling.com/fantasy-writing/religion-in-fantasyHow To Make A Fantasy Map - https://richiebilling.com/fantasy-writing/how-to-make-a-fantasy-mapJOIN OUR WRITING COMMUNITYJoin our community here - https://mailchi.mp/be6082d43b39/the-writers-toolshed OUR GUESTSJanina Arndt and Lucy Atkinson - The Fey Fellows Podcast - https://www.instagram.com/feyfellowspodcast/ / https://anchor.fm/fey-fellows-podcastSounds and editing by Odysy - https://www.youtube.com/c/Odysyx See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, we take a look at the jobs and occupations we often see in the fantasy genre. From bards to blacksmiths, a lot of these roles take inspiration from those carried out by people in the medieval period.So to enlighten us on the subject, history whizz Aidan Mattis from The Lore Lodge podcast joins me for an in-depth chat on the subject.Get in touch: thefantasywriterstoolshed@gmail.comTo access exclusive interviews, discussions, fantasy writing classes, books and more head over to our Patreon page - https://www.patreon.com/TheFantasyWritersToolshed If you're interested in some of my quick, easy-to-understand fantasy writing classes, head here - https://richiebilling.com/fantasy-writing-classesRESOURCESThe Life Of A Medival Lord - https://richiebilling.com/fantasy-writing/the-life-of-the-medieval-lordThe Pesky Peasantry Of The Middle Ages - https://richiebilling.com/fantasy-writing/lives-of-medieval-peasantsJOIN OUR WRITING COMMUNITYJoin our community here - https://mailchi.mp/be6082d43b39/the-writers-toolshed OUR GUESTSAidan Mattis - The Lore Lodge - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheLoreLodge Sounds and editing by Odysy - https://www.youtube.com/c/Odysyx See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In part three of our series on creating lifelike characters, we welcome political psychologist, Abby, back to the Toolshed for a discussion on moral psychology.We discuss human morality, specifically looking at what makes people tick, how people justify their actions, and how we decide what's right and what's wrong. If you're looking for writing advice on creating villains of all types—from the morally grey to the downright evil—as well as heroes driven by moral motivations, then this episode is for you.Get in touch: thefantasywriterstoolshed@gmail.comTo access exclusive interviews, discussions, fantasy writing classes, books and more head over to our Patreon page - https://www.patreon.com/TheFantasyWritersToolshed If you're interested in some of my quick, easy-to-understand fantasy writing classes, head here - https://richiebilling.com/fantasy-writing-classesRESOURCESA guide to character development - https://richiebilling.com/writing-tips/character-developmentHow to carry out character plotting - https://richiebilling.com/writing-tips/character-plottingWhat is characterization? - https://richiebilling.com/welcome/the-writers-toolshed/writing-tips/what-is-characterizationFantasy name generator - https://richiebilling.com/welcome/the-writers-toolshed/fantasy-writing/fantasy-name-generatorJOIN OUR WRITING COMMUNITYJoin our community here - https://mailchi.mp/be6082d43b39/the-writers-toolshed OUR GUESTSAbby from Political Psych With Abby - https://www.youtube.com/c/PoliticalPsychwithAbby / Latest ep - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8_O1reY3qcSounds and editing by Odysy - https://www.youtube.com/c/Odysyx See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, we discuss the incredible influence that Dungeons and Dragons (DnD) has had on the fantasy genre. From inspiring people to write their own stories to influencing and developing fantasy tropes, DnD's contribution cannot be denied. And Janina Arndt and Lucy Atkinson from The Fey Fellows podcast are here to explain it all. Has Dungeons and Dragons inspired your own writing? If so, write in and tell us at thefantasywriterstoolshed@gmail.com.HOW TO EDIT A NOVEL WORKSHOPSign up for free here - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-to-edit-a-novel-a-free-creative-writing-workshop-tickets-317623208567To access exclusive interviews, discussions, fantasy writing classes, books and more head over to our Patreon page - https://www.patreon.com/TheFantasyWritersToolshed If you're interested in some of my quick, easy-to-understand fantasy writing classes, head here - https://richiebilling.com/fantasy-writing-classesLearn more about the podcast - https://richiebilling.com/welcome/the-fantasy-writers-toolshed-podcast RESOURCESHow To Avoid Fantasy Tropes and Cliches - https://richiebilling.com/fantasy-writing/how-to-avoid-fantasy-tropes-clichesOverused Cliches In Fantasy - https://richiebilling.com/fantasy-writing/poll-overused-character-tropes-in-fantasyJOIN OUR WRITING COMMUNITYJoin our community here - https://mailchi.mp/be6082d43b39/the-writers-toolshed OUR GUESTSJanina Arndt and Lucy Atkinson from the Fey Fellows Podcast - https://www.instagram.com/feyfellowspodcast/Sounds and editing by Odysy - https://www.youtube.com/c/Odysyx See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

You can find all manner of weapons in the fantasy genre. From giant swords to magical axes, writers have conjured all manner of deadly devices over the years. In this episode, we take a look at the inspiration for fantasy weapons, exploring their medieval roots. We discuss the practicalities of using weapons--how heavy are swords and how to pierce plate armour--to the reasons why they were designed. You'll be sure to find lots of inspiration for your own writing along the way.If you have any questions or requests, please write to us at thefantasywriterstoolshed@gmail.comTo access exclusive interviews, discussions, fantasy writing classes, books and more head over to our Patreon page - https://www.patreon.com/TheFantasyWritersToolshed If you're interested in some of my quick, easy-to-understand fantasy writing classes, head here - https://richiebilling.com/fantasy-writing-classesRESOURCESFantasy Weapons Guide - https://richiebilling.com/fantasy-writing/a-fantasy-writers-guide-to-weaponryFantasy Armor Guide - https://richiebilling.com/fantasy-writing/a-fantasy-writers-guide-to-armorCheck out our fantasy name generator - https://richiebilling.com/welcome/the-writers-toolshed/fantasy-writing/fantasy-name-generator JOIN OUR WRITING COMMUNITYJoin our community here - https://bit.ly/join-our-writing-groupOUR GUESTSAidan Mattis of The Lore Lodge Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheLoreLodgeSounds and editing by Odysy - https://www.youtube.com/c/Odysyx See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Self-evolving Artificial Intelligence is a subject that could be ripped from a sci-fi, techno-horror flick. Let's break it down.In a recent article by James Vincent in the TheVerge.com, he details the insane abilities of machines. In the article, Vincent states that, "Google is using machine learning to help design its next generation of machine learning chips. The algorithm's designs are “comparable or superior” to those created by humans."We mere mortals will be gophers, monitoring outputs by our machine masters.Along with designing their own algorithms and programs, they'll be able to 3-D print hardware to make them more deadly, err, effective.If you're in the slightest bit freaked out about the potential of AI taking on a life of its own and turning on human beings like the movies, let me help you out. YOU ARE RIGHT!We aren't talking about cute, likeable machines like Wall-E or the Bi-Centinnial man. We're talking the machines from Matrix; we're talking H.A.L 9000 from A Space Odyssey. We're talking Cyberdyne Systems Model 101, Arnold Schwarzenegger type human killing bloodthirsty robots.Some of us might be thinking that we'll escape the deadly onslaught of rapidly evolving robots. But let me remind you that the one machine you should be most worried about is the adorable, sexy-voiced Alexa who sits on your counter spying on your every move. It's hard being part of the resistance when you ask Skynet to add toilet paper to your shopping list. Let's ask Sarah Connor if she prefers an android knowing all her intimate shopping details. I'm sure she'll have some good advice for all of us.Get more of The Daily Breakdown here:  https://breakdradio.com/category/the-daily-breakdown/Follow on all the socials here:  https://breakdradio.contactin.bio/

We're continuing our series on creating lifelike characters with a look at sociology. I welcome sociologist and fantasy lover Dr Enn Burke to the Toolshed to teach us how sociological factors can help shape our characters.You can also find the latest calls for submissions, an update on my lists of fantasy publishers, and our community announcements.If you have any questions or requests, please write to us at thefantasywriterstoolshed@gmail.comTo access exclusive interviews, discussions, fantasy writing classes, books and more head over to our Patreon page - https://www.patreon.com/TheFantasyWritersToolshed If you're interested in some of my quick, easy-to-understand fantasy writing classes, head here - https://richiebilling.com/fantasy-writing-classesLearn more about the fantasy writing podcast - https://richiebilling.com/welcome/the-fantasy-writers-toolshed-podcast RESOURCESDownload the list of fantasy novel publishers - https://bit.ly/list-of-publishersView the list of fantasy novel publishers - https://richiebilling.com/welcome/writing-tools/list-of-fantasy-publishersCheck out my list of fantasy short story magazines - https://richiebilling.com/welcome/writing-tools/list-of-fantasy-magazinesWhat Is Characterization? - https://richiebilling.com/welcome/the-writers-toolshed/writing-tips/what-is-characterizationJOIN OUR WRITING COMMUNITYJoin our community here - https://bit.ly/join-our-writing-groupOUR GUESTSEnn Burke of Ripped From The Headlines - rippedheadlinespod.comSounds and editing by Odysy - https://www.youtube.com/c/Odysyx See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this edition, I'm joined by our oracle of medieval history, Aidan Mattis, for a chat about the food and cuisines of the Middle Ages—something I think is definitely skipped by writers.Folklorists Janina Arndt and Lucy Atkinson also join me for an in-depth chat about fairytales—what are they, what can we learn from them, and how to write your own.You can also find a bunch of calls for submissions and all of the latest writing news, such as the takeover of Smashwords by Draft2Digital.If you have any questions or requests, please write to us at thefantasywriterstoolshed@gmail.comTo access exclusive interviews, discussions, fantasy writing classes, books and more head over to our Patreon page - https://www.patreon.com/TheFantasyWritersToolshed If you're interested in some of my quick, easy-to-understand fantasy writing classes, head here - https://richiebilling.com/fantasy-writing-classesLearn more about the podcast - https://richiebilling.com/welcome/the-fantasy-writers-toolshed-podcast RESOURCESThe Life Of A Medieval Lord - https://richiebilling.com/fantasy-writing/the-life-of-the-medieval-lordThe Knight Of Chivalry - https://richiebilling.com/welcome/the-writers-toolshed/fantasy-writing/knight-of-chivalryHow To Make A Fantasy Map - https://richiebilling.com/fantasy-writing/how-to-make-a-fantasy-mapThe Different Subgenres Of Fantasy - https://richiebilling.com/fantasy-writing/the-many-sub-genres-of-fantasyJOIN OUR WRITING COMMUNITYJoin our community here - https://mailchi.mp/be6082d43b39/the-writers-toolshed OUR GUESTSJanina Arndt and Lucy Atkinson from the Fey Fellows Podcast - https://www.instagram.com/feyfellowspodcast/Aidan Mattis from The Lore Lodge - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheLoreLodgeSounds and editing by Odysy - https://www.youtube.com/c/Odysyx See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Thursday - 2/3/22 - Odysy Radio Tagline Winner, Ron Takes Us to Deep SpaceYes, we're live tonight… from separate locations. We'll announce the winner of the Odysy Radio tagline contest and Ron takes us to deep space. (Ron has no idea what this means.)Join us LIVE weeknights at 7p CT/8p ET on YouTube, Facebook, OpsLens, Mojo 5-0 Radio, iHeartRadio, and Spreaker.com.###Follow Us:https://abnormalrealities.comhttps://twitter.com/abnormalshowhttps://instagram.com/abnormalrealitieshttps://facebook.com/abnormalrealitiesSupport our Show:https://www.abnormalrealities.com/shophttps://www.abnormalrealities.com/donate#UFO #Paranormal #UAP #SpiritBox #GhostVoices #AbnormalRealities #RonPhillips #RocciStucci #Mojo50 #OpsLens #Bigfoot #Conspiracy #ConspiracyTheories #WhatTheHellIsThat

In this episode, we dive into the process of creating lifelike characters by examining psychology—what makes people who they are? What drives them and why? Political psychologist and YouTuber Abby explains all in our illuminating discussion that's bound to inspire some ideas for your fantasy characters.I also share a very simple yet very effective method of creating suspense. And there are some interesting calls for submissions, as well as a mixed bag of news, but things I think you need to know about.If you have any questions or requests, please write to us at thefantasywriterstoolshed@gmail.comTo access exclusive interviews, discussions, fantasy writing classes, books and more head over to our Patreon page - https://www.patreon.com/TheFantasyWritersToolshed If you're interested in some of my quick, easy-to-understand fantasy writing classes, head here - https://richiebilling.com/fantasy-writing-classesLearn more about the podcast - https://richiebilling.com/welcome/the-fantasy-writers-toolshed-podcast RESOURCESTools Writes Can Use To Build Suspense - https://richiebilling.com/writing-tips/tools-writers-can-use-to-build-suspenseA Guide To Writing Prose - https://richiebilling.com/writing-tips/what-is-prose-writingFantasy Names Generator - https://richiebilling.com/welcome/the-writers-toolshed/fantasy-writing/fantasy-name-generator/humanForeshadowing In A Story - https://richiebilling.com/writing-tips/what-is-foreshadowing-in-a-story-definition-examplesJOIN OUR WRITING COMMUNITYJoin our community here - https://mailchi.mp/be6082d43b39/the-writers-toolshed OUR GUESTSAbby from Political Psych With Abby - https://www.youtube.com/c/PoliticalPsychwithAbbySounds and editing by Odysy - https://www.youtube.com/c/Odysyx See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In our first episode of the new year, I explore evolution and worldbuilding in the fantasy genre with author and YouTuber, Rachel Emma Shaw. We look at how playing around with this particular element can lead to original and exciting ideas. Lucy Atkinson and Janina Arndt from The Fey Fellowes Podcast also join me for a chat about Greek Mythology and how writers can find inspiration in exploring it. And I share the results of my little short story experiment which you can try too. As always, you can listen on every major streaming platform. And if you listen on Spotify, I'd be ever so grateful if you could kindly give the show a rating. It's a new feature and your honest opinion would mean a lot. Write to us at thefantasywriterstoolshed@gmail.comSupport us on Patreon and get fantasy writing books and writing classes, workshops and courses - https://www.patreon.com/TheFantasyWritersToolshed Learn more about the podcast - https://richiebilling.com/welcome/the-fantasy-writers-toolshed-podcast RESOURCESHow To Build A Fantasy World - https://richiebilling.com/welcome/the-writers-toolshed/fantasy-writing/natural-worldbuilding-guideWOMBO Dream - https://www.wombo.art/A Guide To StoryOrigin - https://richiebilling.com/welcome/the-writers-toolshed/writing-tips/5-reasons-why-every-writer-should-use-storyoriginJOIN OUR WRITING COMMUNITYJoin our community here - https://mailchi.mp/be6082d43b39/the-writers-toolshed OUR GUESTSJanina Arndt and Lucy Atkinson from the Fey Fellows podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/3fZb25t8f4KdW6x7y5zv6v?si=e74e177759d3422e Rachel Emma Shaw - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheLoreLodge Sounds and editing by Odysy - https://www.youtube.com/c/Odysyx See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, we're donning our helmets and hefting our axes and shields before diving headfirst into battle with a look at medieval warfare. We'll tell you everything you need to know about making your fantasy battles as realistic and gritty as possible, as well as giving you a few neat ideas to use. We're also looking at folklore, one of the main inspirations for the fantasy genre. We share our favourite folkloric tales and discuss how you can use these as inspiration for your own fantasy stories and worldbuilding. And we've also got the latest calls for submissions, community announcements, and some very interesting news on creating book covers using artificial intelligence. Write to us at thefantasywriterstoolshed@gmail.comSupport us on Patreon and get fantasy writing books and writing classes, workshops and courses - https://www.patreon.com/TheFantasyWritersToolshed Learn more about the podcast - https://richiebilling.com/welcome/the-fantasy-writers-toolshed-podcast RESOURCESA Guide To Writing Fight and Battle Scenes - https://richiebilling.com/welcome/the-writers-toolshed/fantasy-writing/how-to-write-fight-scenesFantasy Writing Classes - https://richiebilling.com/fantasy-writing-classesWOMBO Dream - https://www.wombo.art/JOIN OUR WRITING COMMUNITYJoin our community here - https://mailchi.mp/be6082d43b39/the-writers-toolshed OUR GUESTSJanina Arndt and Lucy Atkinson from the Fey Fellows podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/3fZb25t8f4KdW6x7y5zv6v?si=e74e177759d3422e Aidan Mattis from The Lore Lodge podcast - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheLoreLodge Sounds and editing by Odysy - https://www.youtube.com/c/OdysyxLearn more about Richie Billing - http://richiebilling.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, we take a look at the interesting relationship between magic systems and science with fantasy author Rachel Emma Shaw.We also take a look at day to day life in the medieval period to provide you with ideas and inspiration for your worldbuilding and fantasy stories.And I reveal the early results from my Book Blogger Survey, essential listening for anyone pitching to book reviewers and book bloggers right now.Plus, I also have some news from the world of writing and our community announcements.The Fantasy Writers' Toolshed is a bi-weekly fantasy writing podcast with new episodes out on 14th and 28th of each month. Our purpose is to create a show that's as helpful, interesting and entertaining for fantasy writers as possible. Write to us at thefantasywriterstoolshed@gmail.comSupport us on Patreon and get fantasy writing books and writing courses - https://www.patreon.com/TheFantasyWritersToolshed Learn more about the podcast - https://richiebilling.com/welcome/the-fantasy-writers-toolshed-podcast RESOURCESThe Lives Of Medieval Lords - https://richiebilling.com/fantasy-writing/the-life-of-the-medieval-lordThe Pesky Peasantry Of The Middle Ages - https://richiebilling.com/fantasy-writing/lives-of-medieval-peasantsThe Lives Of Medieval Women - https://richiebilling.com/fantasy-writing/maidens-wives-and-widows-the-lives-of-women-during-the-middle-agesThe Book Blogger Survey - https://forms.gle/TC59tvLFEMXTJT776Article - https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/feb/27/a-dirty-secret-you-can-only-be-a-writer-if-you-can-afford-itList of 250+ Book Reviewers - https://richiebilling.com/welcome/writing-tools/list-of-book-reviewersJOIN OUR WRITING COMMUNITYJoin our community here - https://mailchi.mp/be6082d43b39/the-writers-toolshed OUR GUESTSAidan Mattis from The Lore Lodge podcast - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheLoreLodge Rachel Emma Shaw from the Science In Fantasy YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/RachelEmmaShawSounds and editing by Odysy - https://www.youtube.com/c/Odysyx See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, we take a look at worldbuilding, specifically the scientific side, and how writers can make use of the likes of biology to create unique and interesting worlds.We also take an in-depth look at archery, particularly from the medieval period.And we also explore Norse mythology, something that's grown in popularity over recent years.We also share the latest calls for submissions and our community announcements.The Fantasy Writers' Toolshed is a bi-weekly fantasy writing podcast with new episodes out on 14th and 28th of each month. Our purpose is to create a show that's as helpful, interesting and entertaining for fantasy writers as possible. Write to us at thefantasywriterstoolshed@gmail.comSupport us on Patreon and get fantasy writing books and writing courses - https://www.patreon.com/TheFantasyWritersToolshed Learn more about the podcast - https://richiebilling.com/welcome/the-fantasy-writers-toolshed-podcast RESOURCESNatural Worldbuilding - Richie's comprehensive guide to building a fantasy world - https://richiebilling.com/welcome/the-writers-toolshed/fantasy-writing/natural-worldbuilding-guideFantasy and Archery - The Ultimate Guide - https://richiebilling.com/welcome/the-writers-toolshed/fantasy-writing/archery-and-fantasy-a-complete-guideJOIN OUR WRITING COMMUNITYJoin our community here - https://mailchi.mp/be6082d43b39/the-writers-toolshed OUR GUESTSJanina Arndt and Lucy Atkinson from the Fey Fellows podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/3fZb25t8f4KdW6x7y5zv6v?si=e74e177759d3422e Aidan Mattis from The Lore Lodge podcast - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheLoreLodge Rachel Emma Shaw from the Science In Fantasy YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/RachelEmmaShaw and check out Rachel's latest book, Sacara Nights - https://amzn.to/3F9eLIJSounds and editing by Odysy - https://www.youtube.com/c/OdysyxLearn more about Richie Billing - http://richiebilling.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, we look at how to edit a novel, the mythologies and folkloric tales that have inspired the fantasy genre, and we take a look at the diseases that ravaged the medieval era.We also share the latest calls for submissions and our community announcements.The Fantasy Writers' Toolshed is a bi-weekly podcast with new episodes out on 14th and 28th of each month. Our purpose is to create a show that's as helpful, interesting and entertaining for fantasy writers as possible. Write to us at thefantasywriterstoolshed@gmail.comPlease consider supporting us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/TheFantasyWritersToolshed Learn more about the podcast - https://richiebilling.com/welcome/the-fantasy-writers-toolshed-podcast RESOURCES[Download] - Step by step guide on how to edit a novel - https://bit.ly/how-to-edit-a-novel Killer Diseases Of The Middle Ages - https://richiebilling.com/fantasy-writing/killer-diseases-of-the-middle-ages How To Edit A Novel - https://richiebilling.com/writing-tips/how-to-edit-novel JOIN OUR WRITING GROUPJoin our community - https://mailchi.mp/be6082d43b39/the-writers-toolshed OUR GUESTSJanina Arndt and Lucy Atkinson from the Fey Fellows podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/3fZb25t8f4KdW6x7y5zv6v?si=e74e177759d3422e Aidan Mattis from The Lore Lodge podcast - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheLoreLodge Sounds and editing by Odysy - https://www.youtube.com/c/OdysyxLearn more about Richie Billing - http://richiebilling.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Thank you for checking us out and joining the “League of Hustle” the listeners of this show, which is now 40,000 strong and growing!! Make sure to leave us a review and comment on Apple Podcasts and share this show with other amazing hustlers in your life so that we can continue to grow this community! WE ARE BACK BAY-BEEE!!! We are so excited to be back and want to thank all of you for your patience!! I am not sure where HHP will go after this year, but we are excited to bring you another season of amazing artist's stories, laughs and advice to assist you on your own journey. We are starting BIG!! This week we share Part 1 of Daniel's conversation with popular YouTuber and Twitch streamer, Chris Denker (aka DenkOps). Daniel has been a big fan of Chris's for a while, even mentioning him in our previous episode with fellow YouTuber, Brandon Collymore. Chris shares his journey, from growing up on the east coast, joining the boy band Odysy, performing on "America's Got Talent" and what it's like to talk to yourself and screen for several hours. Chris opens up about his struggle keeping up with the need to upload to YouTube Daily, how he got his start and what he would tell anyone who wants to start their own YouTube Channel. We hope you enjoy this amazing episode and will subscribe to come back next week for part 2. Let the Hustle Begin! Chris Denker's Top 3 #YouTubeTips Be Yourself. Build a Community of other YouTubers. Stay Committed, as it takes time to grow. Follow Chris Denker: Instagram: @thechrisdenker Twitter: @thechrisdenker TikTok: @thechrisdenker YouTube: DenkOps (https://www.youtube.com/c/DenkOps) Send us your thoughts at: Twitter: @LAHustleCast Instagram: @hollywoodhustlepodcast Email Us: HollywoodHustlePodcast@gmail.com Send us a Voice Message with Questions about Your Hustle via AnchorFM Hollywood Hustle Podcast was created by Daniel Tuttel & Michael Lutheran Daniel Tuttel - Host/Executive Producer/Podcast Editor Cate Cassidy - Social Media Coordinator Music Provided by BenSound.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hollywoodhustle/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hollywoodhustle/support

Ep 070721: Cool Story Call-in ShowWednesday - 7/7/21 - Cool Story Call-in ShowHave a cool story that goes beyond the norm of reality? UFO? Paranormal? We want to hear from you.Join us on this episode of Abnormal Realities with Ron Phillips and Rocci Stucci#AbnormalRealities #RonPhillips #RocciStucci #Mojo50 #OpsLens #Bigfoot #Conspiracy #ConspiracyTheories #UFO

Original Air Date: Monday 2 December, 9 pm EasternDescription:After 12 and a half years of “changing the way people listen to the internet”, Dean Haglund and Phil Leirness bring YOUR Chillpak Hollywood Hour to ODYSY Radio for “season 2” of their long-running show! On this week’s maiden ODYSY voyage, your friends in podcasting re-set all topics, making this a perfect time to join Chillpak Nation! They run through their show biz bona fides, they regale with stories of recent travel adventures, they celebrate the lives of two seminal figures in “Celebrity Deaths”, they discuss some of the greatest movies to be directed by women, they tackle a “Lawsuit of the Week” involving Madonna, they hail the music of the Mississippi Delta in “Live Event of the Week”, they analyze the Department of Justice plan to repeal the Paramount Consent Decrees in “Explanation of the Week”, and they preview a future show (and special guest) in “What We’re Reading”. Is there something for everyone? We like to think so! Warning: Dean and Phil’s high-spirited, artful, irreverent, insightful and inspiring conversation can be habit-forming!

Now with bonus free-for-all!

...now with added Free-For-All segment!

Nancy Planeta and Rafael Martinez discuss the Epstein matter.

Each week, Rocci Stucci and Jeffrey Daugherty explore the unknown. Quench your thirst for the paranomoral and Shuddup and Listen!

The 7th Rule with special guest Armin Shimerman!

The Nerds are back with more toy talk this week as they are joined in the studio by Josh’s wife/ Lisa’s wifey, Heather! Were dusting off the boxes of our childhood and unpacking some nerdy gems you may have forgotten about from your youth.From American Girl Dolls to Wonder World sets, there are some deep cuts to be made so hold onto your butts, we’re heading to yesteryear! If you need more nerd in your life (and we know you do!) We have a blog at wejustnerdhere.wordpress.com With tons of great articles written by Josh. You can also find us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @WeJustNerdHere where you can interact with the hosts and let us know how we’re doing. And, if you REALLY like what you hear and would like to join our exclusive Nerd Crew, like Mrs. Janice, Mr. Ralleigh and Mr. Butt, we have a Patreon account! We would also appreciate if you’d leave a review on iTunes, iHeartRadio, Google Play or whichever platform you’re listening to us on as it helps new people discover our show. We can’t wait to hear from all of you. We Just Nerd Here is a proud member of the ODYSY Radio Network. New episodes premiere on ODYSY before they are available to download so be sure to tune in every other (sometimes more frequently) Saturday night for some nerdy goodness with encore presentations airing throughout the week. Odyssey Station, your new home for all things Nerd! Find out more and listen online at ODYSY1.com or download the new iOS and Android apps to take the fun with you!

Aron Eisenberg, Cirroc Lofton, Ryan T. Husk, Jarrod Cooper and special guest Tracee Cocco talk about their 'Star Trek' experiences and the latest episode of 'Star Trek Discovery.'

Michael Hinman winds down the first season of Alpha Waves Radio with the fascinating Leslie Hoffman, a former stunt double for many shows — including "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" and "Star Trek: Voyager" — who hosts Stunt Trek on ODYSY. Leslie shares what got her into stunt work, where she found her big break, and what life is like now that she's retired.

Lisa takes the wheel as we present our very first We Just Nerd Here without Josh or Nemo. Instead, Lisa is joined by our good friends Alyse, Maddie, Steffy and Heather (Josh's Wifey) as they talk all things Harry Potter! From how they discovered the series to what their favorite moments were. No (Sorcerer's) stone is left un-turned as they dig deep into one of the most passionate fandoms around, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter! If you need more nerd in your life (and we know you do!) We have a blog at wejustnerdhere.wordpress.com With tons of great articles written by Josh. You can also find us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @WeJustNerdHere where you can interact with the hosts and let us know how we’re doing. And, if you REALLY like what you hear and would like to join our exclusive Nerd Crew, like Mr. Ralleigh and Mr. Butt, we have a Patreon account! We would also appreciate if you’d leave a review on iTunes, iHeartRadio, Google Play or whichever platform you’re listening to us on as it helps new people discover our show. We can’t wait to hear from all of you. We Just Nerd Here is a proud member of the ODYSY Radio Network. New episodes premiere on ODYSY a full 3 days before they are available to download so be sure to tune in every Saturday night for some nerdy goodness with encore presentations airing throughout the week. New episodes will premiere every other Saturday (sometimes more frequently) only on Odyssey Station, your new home for all things Nerd! Find out more and listen online at ODYSY1.com or download the new iOS and Android apps to take the fun with you! This episode of We Just Nerd Here is proudly sponsored by our friends at BrownBagSupply.com

Michael Hinman welcomes to Alpha Waves Radio the new co-host for a "Game of Thrones" companion show — OverThrones — the two will host on ODYSY, Jackson Smith. He's an up and coming filmmaker, whose short "The Chocolate Soldier" won some acclaim at various film festivals around North America, and he also spends time as co-host of Screen Fever on ODYSY. Michael and Jackson talk about OverThrones and how it will tie into the whole world of HBO's hit series (and its upcoming prequels).

Michael Hinman welcomes back Robert Yaniz Jr., host of ODYSY's popular The Crooked Table, to talk about the good and the bad (but mostly the bad) of the Oscars. This used to be one of Michael's favorite events, but now it's nothing more than something he'll DVR and then skim through looking for any highlights. Who deserved to win? Who didn't deserve to win? Who should've won? Michael and Robert talk about all that an more.

Most people have a nerdy hobby they don’t talk about with just anyone. Be it stamp collecting, bird watching or collecting vintage oil cans, everybody has their quirks. Today Josh, Lisa and Nemo are going to share their Nerdy Little Secrets with you! So grab your lowball of Crown and enjoy another fantastic Whiskey Saturday with the Nerds! If you need more nerd in your life (and we know you do!) We have a blog at wejustnerdhere.wordpress.com With tons of great articles written by Josh. You can also find us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @WeJustNerdHere where you can interact with the hosts and let us know how we’re doing. And, if you REALLY like what you hear and would like to join our exclusive Nerd Crew, like Mr. Ralleigh and Mr. Butt, we have a Patreon account! We would also appreciate if you’d leave a review on iTunes, iHeartRadio, Google Play or whichever platform you’re listening to us on as it helps new people discover our show. We can’t wait to hear from all of you. We Just Nerd Here is a proud member of the ODYSY Radio Network. New episodes premiere on ODYSY a full 3 days before they are available to download so be sure to tune in every Saturday night for some nerdy goodness with encore presentations airing throughout the week. New episodes will premiere every other Saturday (sometimes more frequently) only on Odyssey Station, your new home for all things Nerd! Find out more and listen online at ODYSY1.com or download the new iOS and Android apps to take the fun with you!

MUFON State of Ohio Director Thomas Wertman discusses UFO sightings and research.

Aron Eisenberg and Cirroc Lofton talk about their days aboard Deep Space Nine and this week's episode of 'Star Trek Discovery.'

Aron Eisenberg and Cirroc Lofton talk about their days aboard Deep Space Nine and this week's episode of 'Star Trek Discovery.'

Aron Eisenberg and Cirroc Lofton talk about their days aboard Deep Space Nine and this week's episode of 'Star Trek Discovery.'

Aron Eisenberg and Cirroc Lofton talk about their days aboard Deep Space Nine and this week's episode of 'Star Trek Discovery.'

Aron Eisenberg and Cirroc Lofton talk about their days aboard Deep Space Nine and this week's episode of 'Star Trek Discovery.'

Aron Eisenberg and Cirroc Lofton talk about their days aboard Deep Space Nine and this week's episode of 'Star Trek Discovery.'

Lisa and Nemo are both away on some much needed vacations this week so Josh is joined by special guest Mr. Ralleigh! In this very special episode we’re talking the mysterious disappearances of individuals as written about by author and researcher David Paulides in his book series Missing 411. In addition to presenting a few extraordinary cases, Josh and Ralleigh speculate on what could be behind these unsettling disappearances. It’s our spookiest show of the season! You can find the full line of Missing 411 books at canammissing.com (don’t get overcharged by buying them anywhere else!) You can also follow Mr. Paulides' work at the CanAm Missing Project for the latest updates. If you need more nerd in your life (and we know you do!) We have a blog at wejustnerdhere.wordpress.com With tons of great articles written by Josh. You can also find us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @WeJustNerdHere where you can interact with the hosts and let us know how we’re doing. And, if you REALLY like what you hear and would like to join our exclusive Nerd Crew, like Mr. Ralleigh and Mr. Butt, we have a Patreon account! We would also appreciate if you’d leave a review on iTunes, iHeartRadio, Google Play or whichever platform you’re listening to us on as it helps new people discover our show. We can’t wait to hear from all of you. We Just Nerd Here is a proud member of the ODYSY Radio Network. New episodes premiere on ODYSY a full 3 days before they are available to download so be sure to tune in every Saturday at night with encore presentations airing throughout the week. New episodes will premiere every other Saturday (sometimes more frequently) only on Odyssey Station, your new home for all things Nerd! Find out more and listen online at ODYSY1.com or download the new iOS and Android apps to take the fun with you!

All friends have at least one thing in common, a food, a fandom, a shared love of collecting Sweet’N Low packets. For the Nerds one of the many things that connect them is as shared love of certain TV shows namely Bob’s Burgers and DuckTales. There’s no need to look behind you, there’s no stranger out to find you. Just the Nerds talking about their favorite shows! So sit back, relax, order yourself a Pumpkin on the Ritz Burger and enjoy the latest episode of We Just Nerd Here! If you need more nerd in your life (and we know you do!) We have a blog at wejustnerdhere.wordpress.com With tons of great articles written by Josh. You can also find us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @WeJustNerdHere where you can interact with the hosts and let us know how we’re doing. And, if you REALLY like what you hear and would like to join our exclusive Nerd Crew, like Mr. Ralleigh and Mr. Butt, we have a Patreon account! We would also appreciate if you’d leave a review on iTunes, iHeartRadio, Google Play or whichever platform you’re listening to us on as it helps new people discover our show. We can’t wait to hear from all of you. We Just Nerd Here is a proud member of the ODYSY Radio Network. New episodes premiere on ODYSY a full 3 days before they are available to download so be sure to tune in every Saturday with encore presentations airing throughout the week. New episodes will premiere every other Saturday (sometimes more frequently) only on Odyssey Station, your new home for all things Nerd! Find out more and listen online at ODYSY1.com or download the new iOS and Android apps to take the fun with you! We would also like to thank Paul McGinty of McSoss.com for designing our new logo! You can hear the McSoss Comic Book Show just before us every Wednesday night on ODYSY!

It’s our season premiere and we’ve got a treat for you! Today we’ve got another installment in our listener favorite “Drunk Conspiracy” series. This time Josh AND Nemo have had a few drinks, including a Game of Thrones inspired beer in honor of the TV theme of today’s episode, and Josh is explaining a lesser known conspiracy from the world of TV. Get ready to dive headfirst into the Tommy Westphall Universe and be prepared to wonder if anything is real or whether we’re all just a figment of a young man’s imagination. Will Nemo and Lisa come out the other side of this episode with their existence intact? Find out in today’s mind bending episode! If you need more nerd in your life (and we know you do!) We have a blog at wejustnerdhere.wordpress.com With tons of great articles written by Josh. You can also find us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @WeJustNerdHere where you can interact with the hosts and let us know how we’re doing. And, if you REALLY like what you hear and would like to join our exclusive Nerd Crew, like Mr. Ralleigh and Mr. Butt, we have a Patreon account! We would also appreciate if you’d leave a review on iTunes, iHeartRadio, Google Play or whichever platform you’re listening to us on as it helps new people discover our show. We can’t wait to hear from all of you. We Just Nerd Here is a proud member of the ODYSY Radio Network. New episodes premiere on ODYSY a full 3 days before they are available to download so be sure to tune in every Saturday at 11 pm EST with encore presentations of this new episode and classic Nerd airing throughout the week. New episodes will premiere every other Saturday (sometimes more frequently if we’re feeling ambitious) only on the ODYSY Radio Network, your new home for all things Nerd! Find out more and listen online at ODYSY1.com or download the new iOS and Android apps and take the fun with you! You can even enable our new Alexa skill and ask “Alexa, what’s playing on ODYSY?” The Nerds would like to thank Paul McGinty, one of our fellow ODYSY show hosts, of the McSoss Comic Book Podcast for designing our new logo. You can listen to new episodes of McSoss every Wednesday night at 10pm EST on ODYSY or download their show on your favorite podcatcher. They are over 250 episodes into their series so there is plenty to listen to and we recommend you do that ASAP since they are hilarious! You can also find their webcomic at McSoss.com.

You knew him as that amazing Ferengi Nog (among a bunch of amazing Ferengi) on "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine," and now Aron Eisenberg is the co-host of The 7th Rule, a brand new show he hosts with former DS9 co-star Cirroc Lofton on ODYSY. Aron talks with host Michael Hinman about the new show, what fans should expect, and what he hopes is the future of his interaction with not only Star Trek fans, but fans of his new podcast as well. From January 2019.

Behold! The second Lost Episode from our first season! Originally we set out to record our first episode of We Just Yule Here by talking about Christmas. As you'll quickly hear, Nemo hijacked the episode and spent a some time trying to convince Lisa that Apple was Better than Android. This is normally what happens between our episodes only this time we were rolling! If you need more nerd in your life (and we know you do!) We have a blog at wejustnerdhere.wordpress.com With tons of great articles written by Josh. You can also find us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @WeJustNerdHere where you can interact with the hosts and let us know how we’re doing. And, if you REALLY like what you hear and would like to join our exclusive Nerd Crew, like Mr. Ralleigh and Mr. Butt, we have a Patreon account! We would also appreciate if you’d leave a review on iTunes, iHeartRadio, Google Play or whichever platform you’re listening to us on as it helps new people discover our show. We can’t wait to hear from all of you. We Just Nerd Here is a proud member of the ODYSY Radio Network. New episodes premiere on ODYSY a full 3 days before they are available to download so be sure to tune in every Saturday at 8 pm EST with encore presentations airing throughout the week. New episodes will premiere every other Saturday (sometimes more frequently) only on Odyssey Station, your new home for all things Nerd! Find out more and listen online at ODYSY1.com or download the new iOS and Android apps to take the fun with you! The Nerds will be back on January 26th when the first episode of our second season premiers on ODYSY! Until then, we just nerd here and now you do too!

Every show has an infamous “Lost Episode” or two (or three) and before we debut Season 2, we thought it would be fun to share this one with our Nerd Crew as a special bonus episode!   Featuring all three Nerds as well as the first appearances of special guests Mr. Butt and Mr. Ralleigh, this episode turned out to be our tangent-iest Whiskey Saturday ever thanks to another special guest, Mr. Double Rye! So what are we talking about? Originally this was going to be released way back in August of 2018 as Episode 16: Salt Lake Gaming Con 2018: Day 1 but things went off the rails really quickly so we needed some extra time to evaluate whether anybody should ever hear this. What did it end up being about? A bunch of drunk Nerds being drunk Nerds and a Lisa. We never got around to recording Day 2, but after you hear this episode you’ll agree that its for the best. If you need more nerd in your life (and we know you do!) We have a blog at wejustnerdhere.wordpress.com With tons of great articles written by Josh. You can also find us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @WeJustNerdHere where you can interact with the hosts and let us know how we’re doing. And, if you REALLY like what you hear and would like to join our exclusive Nerd Crew, like Mr. Ralleigh and Mr. Butt, we have a Patreon account! We would also appreciate if you’d leave a review on iTunes, iHeartRadio, Google Play or whichever platform you’re listening to us on as it helps new people discover our show. We can’t wait to hear from all of you. We Just Nerd Here is a proud member of the ODYSY Radio Network. New episodes premiere on ODYSY a full 3 days before they are available to download so be sure to tune in every Saturday at 8 pm EST with encore presentations airing throughout the week. New episodes will premiere every other Saturday (sometimes more frequently) only on Odyssey Station, your new home for all things Nerd! Find out more and listen online at ODYSY1.com or download the new iOS and Android apps to take the fun with you!