Podcasts about specfic

Seth has three weeks to save his sister.  Just hack into the government and voila. All saved. No biggie.  Ahem.  Listen in and see what his sister's fate is if Seth fails! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. In a world with cameras everywhere, Jeremiah Friedli takes it to new levels in this sci-fi... well, he doesn't call it a thriller, but it sure feels like it might be one to me. If you liked Amanda G. Stevens' Haven Seekers series, I think this will be right up your alley.     Core Deception by Jeremiah Friedli  In a world where the government's CORE systems see and track everyone, seventeen-year-old hacker Seth Alvarez is determined to save his sister from being placed in a reeducation facility. Armed with a cryptic letter, Seth embarks on a search for the valuable incognito devices—cyber master keys that can set his sister free. But with only three weeks remaining, he finds himself wedged between two powerful forces who will stop at nothing to get the devices first. Learn more about Jeremiah on his WEBSITE and follow him on GoodReads. Like to listen on the go? You can find Because Fiction Podcast at: Apple Castbox Google Play Libsyn RSS Spotify Amazon and more!

 What happens when you add apocalyptic elements to a dystopian world and splash a bit of sci-fi in it?  Exodus 2065.  Listen in as I chat with author Zach Samo about his exciting genre mashup! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.  While I am not an expert on spec-fic, I've never quite heard of anything like this, especially in Christian Fiction, which I find refreshing.  I also loved that Zack has created a lot of YouTube content around his book so you can find out more about Adamu and Eva as they work to survive in this new, crazy world.   Exodus 2065 by Zack Samo This is the story of the end of the humanity chapter on Earth, and the beginning of an uncertain dawn for the human race. It began with the great quake of 2045 that decimated Los Angeles, and culminated with the massive asteroid, DMN 669, that impacted Earth twenty years later in 2065. As the Earth shifts its orbit closer to the sun from the asteroid impact, the great faults all around the planet open up. As the temperatures rise, strange and massive red-skinned demonic creatures start coming out of the depths of earth to finish off what's left of humanity after the asteroid impact. As the last of the mega spaceships known as Noah's Arks take off to the newly discovered planet from of the surface of the mega cube city, New L.A., Adamu and his companion Eva face a grim future as they decide to stay behind on Earth. They might be the only sliver of hope humanity has left on Earth as they escape the great city on their motorcycle and the hellish red demons in pursuit. Learn more about Zack on his YouTube and follow him on GoodReads. Watch the movie HERE. Like to listen on the go? You can find Because Fiction Podcast at: Apple Castbox Google Play Libsyn RSS Spotify Amazon and more!

Join us for a riveting tale with Mark Kenyon of MeatEater as he unveils the gripping four-year journey tracking a whitetail called "The Wide Nine." Dive into the heart of decision-making in hunting, the emotional rollercoaster of pursuit, and strategies that define success. This episode is your perfect shot if you're into hunting narratives that marry tense moments with insightful reflections. • Adapting hunting tactics in real-time • Reflecting on the most sussesful hunter's intuition • Analyzing detailed whitetail strategies • 30 Yard Pin and In Club  The Exodus AppDownload Now: Apple App Google Play Store https://www.whitetailmasteracademy.com/ USE CODE OnX at checkout to receive one year of OnX Elite (Limited to the first ten orders). The coupon will show 0% off. However, I'll email you the code to unlock one year of free OnX Elite! CONNECT: https://linktr.ee/exodustrailcameras  https://linktr.ee/TheLandPodcast  https://bit.ly/TheDeerGearPodcast 

 In this episode Rick talks about how writing has helped his mental health over the last 5 or so years.

World-building can be as complicated or as simple as your story needs it to be. - Moriah Richard The post S49E3 – How Do I Build a Military for a Spec Fic Story? appeared first on Writing Roots.

November 2023 Book Club:  Happy 60th Anniversary to Doctor Who! We're celebrating by reading a book featuring the original TARDIS crew.  We're reading “City at World's End,” by Christopher Bulis.  Originally published in September 1999, the book is now out of print but can still be found in second-hand book shops.  Happy reading!     You can check out Chris's review of Dan Slott's Doctor Who graphic novel “Once Upon a Time Lord,” published by Titan Comics, on the Horror Tree website here.     Special thanks to Tiffani Angus for performing this month's dramatic reading.  You can find her website, including her publications, such as “Spec Fic for Newbies,” at http://www.tiffani-angus.com    Please help other Doctor Who fans find our show - by leaving us a rating on Apple Podcasts or your podcatcher of choice. Submit your comments via email… “who knows,” we may end up reading your feedback on the podcast! Facebook: http://facebook.com/allnewdoctorwhobookclub  Twitter: @ANDWBCPodcast BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/andwbcpodcast.bsky.social  YouTube: https://youtube.com/@DoctorWhoBookClub  Email: ANDWBCPodcast@gmail.com 

Tiffani Angus and Val Nolan have written a new book for writers of science fiction, horror, and fantasy...and you need it in your tool box like...right now. Spec Fic for Newbies: A Beginner's Guide to Writing Subgenres of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror. Get your copy today from The Nook Bookstore. Get to know more about Tiffani Angus at her Instagram or website. Learn more about Val's work at his Twitter feed. Subscribe to the Coffee in Space newsletter so you can stay up to date on all podcast episodes and news about the interviews!Coffee in Space is a crowd funded effort. To support the show, head over to Buy Me a Coffee and well....buy me a coffee! Thank you for your support!*All links go to an indie bookstore in Kansas called The Nook. I make no money from this link. It's just an opportunity to support good books from a great bookseller.

In this episode, Rick talks about AI, why he beleives human authors are never going away, and weird ass indie books. 

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Join literary agent Peter Cox and his guests from the publishing business for POP-UP SUBMISSIONS, the net's first live manuscript submission event! Each week we look at five submissions. Then it's up to Peter and his guests – and the geniuses in the Pop-Up Genius Room – to deliver their verdict! Each monthly winner goes forward to a quarterly knock-out: the winner is fast-tracked to a leading publisher for serious publishing consideration. _________________________________________________________ Join us live in the YouTube chat room every Sunday at 5pm UK / 12noon EST _________________________________________________________ Today's submissions are: * The Executioner's Lament - Epic Fantasy by Daniel Valente; * disGrace City: The Chameleon - Speculative Fiction by Colin Culbreth; * Time Immemorial - Science Fiction by Michael Bone; * Shadows & Seers - Historical fantasy by I. D. Roberts; * The Granite Kingdom - Epic Fantasy by Andrea Clough. _________________________________________________________ Featuring a very special guest Film Producer & Director Andrew! Plus Litopia's very own Ali Gardiner! _________________________________________________________ Make a submission⇛https://subs.litopia.com Audio podcast⇛https://pop.litopia.com Our Narrators⇛https://voice.litopia.com We're doing something exciting, a little bit risky, and very new… Please support us by subscribing to our channel and by spreading the word on your social media! ✪ POP-UP GEAR ✪ The equipment we use to bring you the show you ❤ Microphones⇛ Shure SM7B https://amzn.to/3wJ62uo Preamp & USB audio interface⇛Audient Audio Interface iD14 MKII https://amzn.to/3PxAvnN Cameras⇛ Sony Vlog ZV-1 https://amzn.to/3MDDU2i Lighting⇛ Elgato Key Light - Professional 2800 lumens Studio Light with desk clamp https://amzn.to/3wKLwtr Vision Mixing⇛Elgato Stream Deck XL – Advanced Studio Controller https://amzn.to/38Fzl96 #writingtips #writingtipsandtricks #books #author

In a world where real history is being erased from school books and curricula and where many items of history have never been made available to us, do Spec Fic writers have a responsibility to fill in the gaps? The Watchmen and Lovecraft Country filled in gaps of certain historical issues in American history. Join us as we discuss whether spec fic writers should be educating as much as entertaining.

"Your Space Between" by Marie Croke — published in Apex Magazine, issue 132, July 2022. Read it here: https://www.apex-magazine.com/ Marie Croke is an award-winning fantasy and science-fiction writer living in Maryland with her family, all of whom like to scribble messages in her notebooks when she's not looking. She is a graduate of the Odyssey Writing Workshop, and her stories have been published or are forthcoming in over a dozen magazines, including Apex Magazine, Beneath Ceaseless Skies, Dark Matter Magazine, Deep Magic, Cast of Wonders, and Diabolical Plots. You can find her book and short story recommendations at mariecroke.com or chat about writing woes or being book drunk with her @marie_croke on Twitter. Parrish Davis-Sauls is a Chicago actor who specializes in immersive theater and musical improv. She writes in all genres of music and has composed for Shakespeare productions and modern plays as well. She began her journey with classical music and plays guitar, piano, guitalele, and intends to learn many more. She can be found online @parrishdaviss on Instagram. This Apex Magazine podcast was produced by Alyson Grauer. Theme music by Alex White. Sounds used in this episode are licensed from Soundstripe.com. Music in this episode includes “Hidden Beneath” by Michael Briguglio and “Inside the Hidden Forest” by Outside the Sky licensed from Soundstripe.com. Apex Magazine podcast, copyright Apex Publications. Apex Magazine is a bimonthly short fiction zine focused on dark science fiction, fantasy, and horror. Find us at http://www.apex-magazine.com.

Nichole asks:What exactly is speculative fiction? How is it different from sci-fi? Resources MentionedLooking Backward by Edward BellamyUtopia by Sir Thomas MoreLife-Line by Robert A HeinleinStar Wars Original TrilogyDune by Frank Herbert The post Question 1036: What is SpecFic? appeared first on The Every Day Novelist.

We've seen them all before...TV shows, comic books, films that promise the moon and fail to even achieve escape velocity. What high-flying hard sell shows, films and comics were you all in for before discovering you'd been taken by a great ad campaign? Join us tonight in the OTHERhood when we submit the best or shall we say worst of the Overhyped and Underwhelming.

We've seen them all before...TV shows, comic books, films that promise the moon and fail to even achieve escape velocity. What high-flying hard sell shows, films and comics were you all in for before discovering you'd been taken by a great ad campaign? Join us tonight in the OTHERhood when we submit the best or shall we say worst of the Overhyped and Underwhelming.

"Creatures of the Dark Oasis" by Bonnie Jo Stufflebeam — published in Apex Magazine, issue 132, July 2022. Read it here: https://www.apex-magazine.com/ Bonnie Jo Stufflebeam's fiction and poetry has appeared in over 90 publications such as Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, Lightspeed, and LeVar Burton Reads, as well as in six languages. By night, she has been a finalist for the Nebula Award. By day, she works as a Narrative Designer writing romance games for the mobile app Chapters. She lives in Texas with her partner and a mysterious number of cats. Laura Jewell is an English teacher in Evanston, IL. She holds a BA in Theater from Miami University and a Master of Science in Education from Northwestern. In her free time she's a Level 7 Enchantress and a full-time mom to an orange cat named Orange Cat. This is her first narration. This Apex Magazine podcast was produced by Alyson Grauer. Theme music by Alex White. Sounds used in this episode are licensed from Soundstripe.com. Music in this episode includes “Ghosts” by Enoch Yang, licensed from Soundstripe.com. Apex Magazine podcast, copyright Apex Publications. Apex Magazine is a bimonthly short fiction zine focused on dark science fiction, fantasy, and horror. Find us at http://www.apex-magazine.com.

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In our 4th Spec Fic Partisan audio column Rick addresses Charlie Jane Ander's Sweetweird Manifesto. If you're not sure what that is, you can find it here. Rick also discusses microgenres and why they are actually a good thing, especially for indie and small press authors. This episode is a bit fuzzier than usual, apologies.

"In The Monster's Mouth" by Tim Waggoner — published in Apex Magazine, issue 131, May 2022. Read it here: https://www.apex-magazine.com/ Tim Waggoner has published over forty novels and five collections of short stories. He writes original dark fantasy and horror, as well as media tie-ins, and his articles on writing have appeared in numerous publications. He's won the Bram Stoker Award, the HWA's Mentor of the Year Award, been a finalist for the Shirley Jackson Award and the Scribe Award. His fiction has received numerous Honorable Mentions in volumes of Best Horror of the Year, and he's twice had stories selected for inclusion in volumes of Year's Best Hardcore Horror. He's also a full-time tenured professor who teaches creative writing and composition at Sinclair College in Dayton, Ohio. Emmie Christie is a fiction writer and narrator. She has narrated the science fiction novel “The Amaranth Chronicles: Deviant Rising”, written by Alexander Barnes and Christopher Preiman. She has written stories for Flash Fiction Online, Infinite Worlds Magazine, and Three-Lobed Burning Eye. You can find more of her work at www.emmiechristie.com or follow her on Twitter @EmmieChristie33. This Apex Magazine podcast was produced by Alyson Grauer. Theme music by Alex White. Sounds used in this episode are licensed from Soundstripe.com. Music in this episode includes “What You Do Not Know” by Joshua Spacht and “Shadow Passage” by Cody Martin, licensed from Soundstripe.com. Apex Magazine podcast, copyright Apex Publications. Apex Magazine is a bimonthly short fiction zine focused on dark science fiction, fantasy, and horror. Find us at http://www.apex-magazine.com.

Andi and Lise chatted with award-winning author Cathy Pegau about her writing and publishing trajectory and about writing F/F spec fic, including her latest work, The Demon Equilibrium, a historical paranormal saga in which two women have to save the world from a demonic horde.   Cathy's website HERE  Find out more about The Demon Equilibrium HERE  Shout-outs: Lise is working on figuring out how to build caterpillar cages to help protect caterpillars in her backyard ecosystem. Cathy is stoked that her son is graduating from college very soon and Andi is once again planting things. 

We explore queerness in speculative fiction, featuring Keely Shinners talking about their debut novel, How to Build a Home for the End of the World, and with recommendations from Colin Pegon. Colin and Vasti talk about ‘The Left Hand of Darkness' by Urusula K Le Guin, ‘Ancillary Justice' by Ann Leckie, ‘It Doesn't Have to Be This Way' by Alistair Mackay, and ‘Kindred' by Octavia Butler. Hosted by Vasti Calitz. Produced by Vasti Calitz and Andri Burnett. This season is made possible by a grant by the National Arts Council.

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"Hoodie" by Tonya Liburd — published in Apex Magazine, issue 131, May 2022. Read it here: https://www.apex-magazine.com/ Tonya Liburd shares a birthday with Simeon Daniel and Ray Bradbury, which may tell you a little something about her. She has been the recipient of a 2021 Horror Writers Association Diversity Grant. Her work either is, or has been, used in course materials, including at Writing The Other, as examples of ‘code switching'. She is also an Editor over at The Expanse Magazine. You can find her blogging at https://www.Tonya.ca or on Twitter at @somesillywowzer, or you can join her on Patreon at www.Patreon.com/TonyaLiburd. This Apex Magazine podcast was produced by Alyson Grauer. Theme music by Alex White. Sounds used in this episode are licensed from Soundstripe.com. Music in this episode includes “Dum Dum,” and “Titan” by Ghost Beatz, licensed from Soundstripe.com. Apex Magazine podcast, copyright Apex Publications. Apex Magazine is a bimonthly short fiction zine focused on dark science fiction, fantasy, and horror. Find us at http://www.apex-magazine.com.

"To Live and Die in Dixieland" — published in Apex Magazine, issue 130, March 2022. Read it here: https://www.apex-magazine.com/to-live-and-die-in-dixieland Russell Nichols is a speculative fiction writer and endangered journalist. Raised in Richmond, California, he got rid of all his stuff in 2011 to live out of a backpack with his wife, vagabonding all over the world ever since. Look for him at russellnichols.com. JV Hampton Van Sant is a voice actor, tarot reader, and writer living in Western Massachusetts. They can be found on most social media platforms @RedBlaqueGolden. Bee Zelda is your nonbinary busy bee! They play on various podcasts and streams such as The Broadswords, Iron Edda Reforged, Anime Attache, and many more! They are on Twitter @bee_zelda and on Tiktok @beezelda.  Malcolm Ray is a SAG actor and voice actor repped by Stewart Talent. Graduating from Columbia College Chicago, Malcolm has spent nearly a decade in commercial voice-over and being a YouTube personality. He can be heard in various indie projects as well, including The Black Sands, Lackadaisy Cats, Bulletville, and TOME Rpg. This Apex Magazine podcast was produced by Alyson Grauer. Theme music by Alex White. Music in this episode includes “New Whip” “Godfather's Shoes” and “Gravity Dust” by Jay Will, from Soundstripe.com. Find more from Jay Will on Tiktok and Instagram @ xJWill.  Apex Magazine podcast, copyright Apex Publications. Apex Magazine is a bimonthly short fiction zine focused on dark science fiction, fantasy, and horror. Find us at http://www.apex-magazine.com.

It's been a long time since I allowed myself a good book gush, but I decided it was long past due for me to share some of my favorite reads. So, I've got a few mini gushes to talk about.  From a series I can't stop begging people to read (and have threatened to withhold my book from my launch team if one gal won't start it) to a few others that I loved (even with a few minor issues!) From spec-fic, to historical romantic suspense-ish, to contemporary romance with a women's fiction twist, to WWII, and finally contemporary romantic suspense, we've got quite a variety for you! Note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. These 5 (or is that 7?) Books Are Some of My Favorite Reads of 2022 (So Far) Well, we're almost done with the first quarter of 2022, and have I read some GREAT books!  Now I started one series in 2021, but since I finished in 2022, I'm counting it.  So, other than to say that 2022 looks to be a GREAT year for books (have you SEEN what's coming out this year???) I'm just going to dive in without a lot of chit-chat (you know, like I did in the episode!). First up: The No Less Days Series I thought this was a trilogy, but nope! By the end of the third book, I got the news that there's a fourth coming!  YAY!  Seriously.  YAY! This contemporary spec-fic has it all.  Great plots, excellent writing, wonderful characters, and rich faith elements... what more could you ask for?  Well, I asked for another book... and I got it.  I totally believe Amanda G. Stevens planned to write that fourth book because she received a vision of me begging... yeah. I can't do it.  Even in fiction. But you get my drift.  BOOK FOUR, folks!  EEEP! Amanda G. Stevens' website is HERE. Next up: Rose Among Thornes by Terrie Todd Oh wow. If you missed my REVIEW of this book, you want to check it out HERE.  Meanwhile, I'll just say that this book has a host of great things to recommend it including: WWII from a Canadian perspective Canadian internment camps for citizens of Japanese ancestry The Pacific rather than European theater a HUGE forgiveness theme Terrie has also released a new book this fall, The Last Piece, (I thought it was coming fall 2022!).  I think we all know what I'll be reading soon! (It's on Kindle Unlimited!!!) Terrie Todd's website is HERE. Then, the next of my favorite reads so far... Postcards by Elizabeth Maddrey You know, I said it's not the most "amazing book ever," and I think that might come off as disparaging. I did NOT mean it to be.  I enjoyed the book save for the one thing I mentioned. It had the potential (although it would have been crazy hard for even the best author to pull it off) to be the best book of the year bar none, but it's still right up there in my favorites so far. After all, I put it in this episode!  I really liked what Maddrey did with the story, and it made me eager to read more of her work.  Win/win in my book! Can anyone suggest a good next book for this one?  Oh, and be sure to check out that synopsis. Seriously, guys... good stuff. Visit her website HERE. After that, I read: The Love Note by Joanna Davidson Politano. Seriously, as I said in the episode, this book has so many unexpected layers. If you want romance. You get it. But that love note is NOT just about romance. It's a LOVE note that spreads love among a house in ways you would never expect.  It has lots of family secrets, dysfunctional relationships, a mystery to unearth, yes... romance, and a crazy unexpected ending that is not what you'd request but you're so glad you got!  CRAZY well done, Joanna! Visit her website HERE. Finally, I wanted to share one of my most recent favorite reads, Every Star in the Sky by Sara Davison. I just reviewed it HERE, so I won't go too far into that, but I am serious when I say that the more I think about the book, the better it is.  Only one tiny thing kept it from being a five-star read for me, and most people wouldn't care. We all know I have highly traditional and conservative opinions on how to apply Paul's requirements for pastors, so... yeah. That was my only real objection. (I still might change that, too.  Praying about it). That's it... those are just a few of the great books I've read in this first quarter of 2022. I could talk for hours about them all, but I've got deadlines, and I'm sure you don't want to hear me yapping about it.  #becausereasons Visit Sara Davison's website HERE. I've included a link to each author's website above and I highly recommend you stop by and see what they have to offer! So... have you read any of my favorite reads of the year so far? Like to listen on the go? You can find Because Fiction Podcast at: Apple  Castbox  Google Play Libsyn  RSS Spotify Stitcher Amazon and more!

"It Rises And Falls And Rises Again" — published in Apex Magazine, issue 130, March 2022. Read it here: http://www.apex-magazine.com/ RJ Taylor is a queer speculative fiction writer who writes mostly fantasy, near-future, and weird novels, short stories, and flash fiction. She received her MFA from Emerson College and was part of the pilot year of Grub Street's Novel Incubator program, a year-long intensive novel writing and revision course. She's also had the honor of participating in four Out of Excuses Writing Retreats from which she gained two writing groups and a husband. Her flash fiction is forthcoming from Factor Four Magazine. You can find her at rjtaylorauthor.com or, when the occasional fit of social energy strikes, on Twitter @rjtaylorwriter. Addison Peacock is a writer, podcaster, voice actor, and soup enthusiast based in Los Angeles who can currently be found writing and voicing things all over the great big internet. She plays Moriah Harris on the award-winning actual play podcast A Horror Borealis, and recently appeared as Graham Anderson in The Subjective Truth, Karen in Two Flat Earthers Kidnap a Freemason, and Doris in It Listens from the Radio. Her favorite things are scary stories, cats, and making weird art with her friends. This Apex Magazine podcast was produced by Alyson Grauer. Theme music by Alex White. Other music in this podcast includes “You Are Enough” by Moments. Music and sounds were licensed through Soundstripe.com. Apex Magazine podcast, copyright Apex Publications. Apex Magazine is a bimonthly short fiction zine focused on dark science fiction, fantasy, and horror. Find us at http://www.apex-magazine.com.

"Sheri, At This Very Moment" — published in Apex Magazine, issue 129, January 2022. Read it here: http://www.apex-magazine.com/ Bianca Sayan (she/they) works in civic technology and resides in Toronto with her spouse and daughter. You can find her previous work in Analog, Augur Magazine, and Tesseracts. JV Hampton-VanSant (they/she) is a voice actor, tarot reader and writer living in Western Massachusetts. She can be heard most frequently on Creepy Podcast. They can be found on most social media platforms under the screen name RedBlaqueGolden. This Apex Magazine podcast was produced by Alyson Grauer. Theme music by Alex White. Other music in this podcast includes “Those Lost” by Moments. Music and sounds were licensed through Soundstripe.com. Apex Magazine podcast, copyright Apex Publications. Apex Magazine is a bimonthly short fiction zine focused on dark science fiction, fantasy, and horror. Find us at http://www.apex-magazine.com.

With a passion for great fiction for young people, Sara Shanning has several series to keep readers enthralled.  From Biblical spec-fic, Steampunk, and Fantasy romance, Sara writes of light dimming darkness in her stories, many of which include angels--including an angel with amnesia! Listen in to learn why I feel like I met both a kindred spirit and a new friend when I got to talk with her. Note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with small commissions at no extra expense to you. Sometimes the Greatest Truths Shine Best in Excellent Speculative Fiction My chat with Sara Shanning centered on great covers, exciting fiction, and the love of writing for young people. As a mother who sees the sorts of things that are available for youth entertainment, Sara works hard to provide a better, more appropriate alternative. Christian Apocalyptic Spe-fic in the Chosen Angels series focuses on the seven seals of Revelation, something that began as a NaNoWriMo project. Steampunk can be found in her Mechanical Angel novel that will eventually become a duology. And finally, fantasy in the Angel Song story we spoke of at length... and not at all. Too many chances for spoilers for this one! Angel Song by Sara Shanning A darkness waits in the shadows to destroy a Kingdom. As prophecies begin to unfold, the Fallen come forth to take the power their lost souls crave...A prophecy has guided Prince Enlin's life and kept him from marriage. An angel who has forgotten she is one finds her way to his doorstep. Forced to marry, the Prince discovers his beloved Kingdom is steeped in secrets, and a traitor is in their midst who may well be his new wife. Breeon is drawn to the Prince who has become her husband but remembers only that is forbidden for her to marry. Destiny chooses for her and she sees the evil falling over her new home. As Prince Enlin and Breeon fight to hold true to their hearts, they must unite to destroy the rising threat intent on destroying it all... A clean romance, set in historical times, in a fantasy Kingdom where anything can happen. You can learn more about Sara Shanning at her WEBSITE. Like to listen on the go? You can find Because Fiction Podcast at: Apple  Castbox  Google Play Libsyn  RSS Spotify Stitcher Amazon and more!

It's a New Year with new or new seasons of programming! What looks like a hit? What looks like a miss and who's going to be watching? Join us tonight to discover our picks and to tell us yours!

"It Happened in Loontown" — published in Apex Magazine, issue 129, January 2022. Lavie Tidhar is the author of Osama, The Violent Century, A Man Lies Dreaming, Central Station, Unholy Land, and By Force Alone. His latest novels are The Hood and The Escapement. His awards include the World Fantasy Award, the British Fantasy Award, the John W. Campbell Award, the Neukom Prize and the Jerwood Fiction Uncovered Prize. You can find out more at lavietidhar.wordpress.com. This story was narrated by Drew Mierzejewski. Drew Mierzejewski is a writer, actor and overall creative based in Chicago. When he is not working on homebrew D&D campaigns and his podcast Skyjacks: Courier's Call, he is often found collaborating on projects with and cooking food for his wife, Aly. Drew loves creating stories, playing games, and spreading hope in a brighter future. He's on Twitter @worldstoforge. This Apex Magazine podcast was produced by Alyson Grauer. Theme music by Alex White. Other music in this podcast includes “Onward Home” by Ryan Saranich, “Silver Screen” by The Night Train, “Cotton Club Electric” by Dresden The Flamingo. Music and sounds were licensed through Soundstripe.com. Apex Magazine podcast, copyright Apex Publications. Apex Magazine is a bimonthly short fiction zine focused on dark science fiction, fantasy, and horror. Find us at http://www.apex-magazine.com.

"Soil of Our Home, Storm of Our Lives" — published in Apex Magazine, issue 128, December 2021. Read it here: https://apex-magazine.com/soil-of-our-home-storm-of-our-lives/ Renan Bernardo is a science fiction and fantasy writer from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. His fiction has appeared or is forthcoming in Dark Matter Magazine, Three Crows Magazine, Simultaneous Times Podcast, and Life Beyond Us, an anthology organized by the European Astrobiology Institute. He was one of the writers selected for the Imagine 2200 climate fiction contest with his story “When It's Time to Harvest.” In Brazil, he was a finalist for two important SFF awards and published multiple stories. His fiction has also appeared in Portuguese and Italian. He can be found on Twitter (@RenanBernardo) and his website www.renanbernardo.com. This story was narrated by Sanderson Tavares. Sanderson Tavares is a Brazilian musician, translator, and copy editor, with a not-at-all-secret love for voice acting, a career that he's been pursuing ever since one of those infamous pandemic identity crises hit him in the head (We've all had those, right?!). If you can't find him on a stage playing bass with his pop-rock band Kenzzy, try looking for him on one of his 4 weekly RPG sessions, where his love of storytelling matches his nerdy interests in a perfect marriage. This Apex Magazine podcast was produced by KT Bryski. Theme music by Alex White. Other music in this podcast includes "Immersive," "Thunder Dreams." and "Scissors," all by Kevin MacLeod and licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. Some sounds in this podcast are provided by the Free Sound Project. Find out more at www.freesound.org. Apex Magazine podcast, copyright Apex Publications. Apex Magazine is a bimonthly short fiction zine focused on dark science fiction, fantasy, and horror. Find us at http://www.apex-magazine.com.

"To Seek Himself Again" — published in Apex Magazine, issue 127, November 2021. Read it here: https://apex-magazine.com/to-seek-himself-again Marie Croke is an award-winning fantasy and science-fiction writer living in Maryland with her family, all of whom like to scribble messages in her notebooks when she's not looking. She is a graduate of the Odyssey Writing Workshop, and her stories have been published or are forthcoming in over a dozen magazines, including Apex Magazine, Beneath Ceaseless Skies, Dark Matter Magazine, Deep Magic, Cast of Wonders, and Diabolical Plots. You can find her book and short story recommendations at mariecroke.com or chat about writing woes or being book drunk with her @marie_croke on Twitter. This story was narrated by Leeman Kessler. Leeman is a Nigerian-born American actor and village mayor who, since 2010, has been performing as HP Lovecraft on stage, film, and in his popular web-series advice show, Ask Lovecraft. You can find more of his narration work on the Escape Artists network and on Audible. This Apex Magazine podcast was produced by KT Bryski. Theme music by Alex White. Other music in this podcast includes "Blue Sizzle," "Apprehension," "The Dread," "Magic Forest," "Wounded," and "Stages of Grief," all by Kevin MacLeod and licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. Some sounds in this podcast are provided by the Free Sound Project. Find out more at www.freesound.org. Apex Magazine podcast, copyright Apex Publications. Apex Magazine is a bimonthly short fiction zine focused on dark science fiction, fantasy, and horror. Find us at http://www.apex-magazine.com.

One of life's biggest blessings are encouraging books. When I found Dearest Josephine on my Kindle on a particularly difficult day, I had no idea how that book would minister to me--probably in ways the author could never have imagined. So when I finally picked up another book I've been meaning to read for months and it, too, kept me spellbound while it also worked to speak truths to my heart, I shouldn't have been surprised.  But I was.  No Less Days offers such a beautiful picture of hope even when nothing makes sense. Two beautiful books read at exactly the right time. You'd think the Lord had something to do with it! Note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. Can 2 Great but Opposite Books Encourage You in Similar Ways? Oh, yeah. If you'd asked me weeks before one of my dearest friends died just what I would do to process, grieve, and frankly, honor her life, I would have said, "Read a good book."  Good books are more than great stories.  Encouraging books do more than just soothe a heart. One of the most beautiful things about fiction is how it can show you truths you know but maybe don't know how to live in your life. I talked more about that in Episode 11. What I couldn't have predicted, however, is that the Lord would use a split-time, epistolary romance with an unusual happily-ever-after to remind me that I had my years with my friend, and I'll have them again, but right now... now is the time for other friends. Dearest Josephine did that and more as one of the most encouraging books I've read all year. Love arrives at the most unexpected time... The year 1821: Elias Roch has ghastly luck with women. He met Josephine De Clare once and penned dozens of letters hoping to find her again. The year 2021: Josie De Clare has questionable taste in boyfriends. The last one nearly ruined her friendship with her best friend. Now, in the wake of her father's death, Josie finds Elias' letters. Suddenly she's falling in love with a guy who lived 200 years ago. And star-crossed doesn't even begin to cover it.... You can read my review HERE. You can also find the author on her WEBSITE. But that's just one of the encouraging books I've read recently. Back in Episode 15, I talked about how Sarah Monzon is always giving such great recommendations. No Less Days is one of those great recommendations. Honestly, I expected to like this one.  I even expected to to be intrigued by how the author worked through some of the consequences of having someone who couldn't die. I just had no idea how I would be challenged by the situations, thoughts, choices, and results of those choices. It's a brilliant book that I'm still unpacking. No Less Days David Galloway can't die. How many lifetimes can God expect one man to live? Over a century old, David Galloway isolates himself from the mortal humans who die or desert him by making a quiet life as a used bookstore owner in Northern Michigan. But then he spots a news article about a man who, like him, should be dead. Daredevil celebrity Zachary Wilson walked away unscathed from what should have been a deadly fall. David tracks the man down, needing answers. Soon David discovers a close-knit group of individuals as old as he is who offer the sort of kinship and community he hasn't experienced for decades—but at what cost? David finds himself keeping secrets other than his own. . .protecting more than himself alone. He'll have to decide what's worth the most to him—security or community. When crimes come to light that are older than any mortal, he fears the pressure is more than he can stand. What does God require of him, and is David strong enough to see it through? You can read my Goodreads Review HERE.  You can also find Amanda G. Stevens on her WEBSITE. Like to listen on the go? You can find Because Fiction Podcast at: Apple  Castbox  Google Play Libsyn  RSS Spotify Stitcher Amazon and more!

"Security Breach at Sugar Pine Suites" — published in Apex Magazine, Indigenous Futurists special issue, October 2021. Read it here: https://apex-magazine.com/security-breach-at-sugar-pine-suites Pamela Rentz is a citizen of the Karuk Tribe and works as a paralegal specializing in tribal affairs. She is a graduate of the Clarion West Writers Workshop and has been published in Asimov's, Apex, and has a story forthcoming in Fantasy Magazine. Her personal website is www.pamrentz.com. This story was narrated by Marguerite Croft.  Reared in Idaho's Magic Valley, Marguerite Croft (Ojibwe) is a writer, mom, graduate of Clarion West, and part of the team behind the Point Mystic audio drama. She's narrated stories for PodCastle, Escape Pod, and Pseudopod, and recently voiced the character of Octavie Thomas for Kalila Stormfire's Economical Magick Services. She currently lives just south of San Francisco with her family. This Apex Magazine podcast was produced by KT Bryski. Theme music by Alex White. Other music in this podcast includes "Over Under" and "Numinous Shine," both by Kevin MacLeod and licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. Some sounds in this podcast are provided by the Free Sound Project. Find out more at www.freesound.org. Apex Magazine podcast, copyright Apex Publications. Apex Magazine is a bimonthly short fiction zine focused on dark science fiction, fantasy, and horror. Find us at http://www.apex-magazine.com.

"Cottonmouth" — published in Apex Magazine, issue 125, September 2021. Read it here: https://apex-magazine.com/cottonmouth Please note that this story includes racial violence against Black people and references to slavery. Joelle Wellington grew up in Brooklyn, New York, where her childhood was spent wandering the main branch of the Brooklyn Public Library. Her love of the written word led her to a B.A. in Creative Writing and International Studies. When she isn't writing, she's reading and when she's not doing that, she's attempting to bake bread with varying degrees of success. She is represented by Quressa Robinson of Nelson Literary Agency. This month's narrator is Angela Naomi. Angela is a Los Angeles-based actress. She is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro where she earned a BA in Sociology. The years in between college and her move to LA were spent teaching dance, acting, and pageant coaching along with performing in musical theater and modeling.  She also worked as a social media marketer for small businesses around the world. Angela served in the US Navy Reserves as a Corpsman then a recruiter. Often mistaken for an extrovert, she's an introvert whose most cherished moments are spent with her family and close friends. This Apex Magazine podcast was produced by KT Bryski. Theme music by Alex White. Other music in this podcast includes "Hush," "Very Low Note," "SPC-x2x," and "Discovery Hit," all by Kevin MacLeod and licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. Some sounds in this podcast are provided by the Free Sound Project. Find out more at www.freesound.org. Apex Magazine podcast, copyright Apex Publications. Apex Magazine is a bimonthly short fiction zine focused on dark science fiction, fantasy, and horror. Find us at http://www.apex-magazine.com.

In this episode Alan and Cat talk to editor and writer Sheree Renee Thomas about taking over the editorship of Fantasy & Science Fiction Magazine, music, her new collection Nine Bar Blues, and politics in art. We also have our first ever audio column by Rick Claypool, author of Leech Girl Lives and The Mold Farmer. Rick talks about the collective action and Amazon. And we announce a new co-host, Graeme Barber.

I'd never heard of Matt (not Mike!) Mikalatos before receiving information about his Sunlit Lands series, but wow! The premise of the series is amazing, and the reason he wrote them is even better.  A prolific author of both fiction and nonfiction, Matt Mikalatos brings over two decades of missionary focus into fabulous fantasy. Note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. Is This Author Harnessing the Power of Youthful Passion? Even after I butchered his name, Matt Mikalatos graciously told us about his life as a missionary (he knows my niece who is also a missionary with his organization!), his transition into screenwriting for a streaming show that we'll learn about in the future, and even his nonfiction backlist (it's extensive!). But our primary discussion revolved around his YA fantasy series, Sunlit Lands. And oh my word.  When I read the synopsis of the first book, The Crescent Stone, I cracked up. It begins with an excerpt of a review. “For Narnia fans who enjoy heavy snark, this is a must-read.” ?Kirkus Reviews Um, yeah! Sign me up.  So, since it was on Kindle Unlimited, I started reading.  Wow.  When Matt says he has a heart for teens, he's not joking. You see it in how he describes his characters, the situations he puts them in, and their levels of engagement. But when he described The Crescent Stone as a book where teens in our world are offered the desires of their hearts if they'll fight for a year in another world's battles… and then those teens begin to question if they are fighting for the right side… everything exploded for me. So I bought the audiobook. Actually, I bought a lot of books while we were chatting.  I mean, the guy would say something about xyz book and I'd go, “Oh! I need that.”  Instabuy at its finest. By the time we were done, I had two hardbacks on the way, two other things preordered, and a KU shelf loaded up with Matt Mikalatos marvelousness. Oh, and listen to that narrator. I'm just sayin'.  You've got to check her out.  Now, look. I have to admit. The sample didn't catch me at first. It's strange how it sometimes takes a minute or two to enter into someone's natural cadence, but when you do with The Crescent Stone, you feel like you've entered that world somehow.  I want to listen to the narrator do something completely different to hear if it's just her, or if it's Matt Mikalatos' world. The third book just released, so here's a bit more about that. Matt Mikalatos, The Story King In the third and final installment in the Sunlit Lands series, the magic of the Sunlit Lands has been reset, but that doesn't mean all is well. Unrest and discord are growing by the day, and Hanali is positioning himself as ruler of the Sunlit Lands. But, in order for Hanali to seize control, there must be a sacrifice, one that very few are willing to make. Jason, Shula, Baileya, and others must work together to save the lives of those Hanali would sacrifice for his own gain. Additionally, you want to check out his upcoming release, Journey to Love! Find out more about Matt and his books on his WEBSITE. Like to listen on the go? You can find Because Fiction Podcast at: Apple  Castbox  Google Play Libsyn  RSS Spotify Stitcher and more! If you'd like to be on the Because Fiction Podcast, please go HERE and submit your topic idea! I'd love to hear about it.

A Naidoc Week special... Award-winning first nations author Claire G. Coleman chats to Kel Butler about writing speculative fiction and how writing about the future can help us understand the past and the present. Claire also talks about where she draws her inspiration from, her writing process, the shock of having such a successful debut novel, Terra Nullius, and the different reception she received for novel number two, The Old Lie. Grab a cuppa, sit back and enjoy this special rewind episode.   SHOW NOTES: Writes4Women www.writes4women.com Facebook @writes4women Twitter / Instagram @w4wpodcast   W4W Patreon https://www.writes4women.com/support-us-on-patreon   Clair G Coleman Website: click here Instagram: click here Twitter: click here   Pamela Cook www.pamelacook.com.au Facebook: click here Twitter: click here  Instagram: click here   This episode produced by  Pamela Cook for Writes4Women.       Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/writes4women?fan_landing=true See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Melissa Small is mother of two boys and her husband also shares all her nerdy hobbies. She is a member of the Star Wars Rebel legion and 501st Canadian Garrison. She is a horse lover and has three horses. Melissa has published several short stories: “Fate of the SeaWitch and Demons” in Stories in The Way Through and Still by Polar Expressions Publishing, “Poutine, Bugs and Big Bessie” in Futuristic Canada by Dark Helix Press, and eight short stories in Myth Magazine (“Wool of Time”, “Boom”, “Soleless”, SeaWitch stories, “Deal Breaker”, “Snow Magic and Getting the Shot”). Melissa is currently working on a YA Dragon book series. On the Artsy Raven we discuss priorities when dealing with kids and horses, the support she receives from her writing group and how writing fan fiction led to writing about Canadian dragons! At time 16:40 she reads from her story “Deal Breaker.” Melissa's website is https://smallauthorlegacy.wixsite.com/website Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melissa.small.359 Twitter @authormelissas1 For more about The Artsy Raven Podcast or to join our exclusive Artsy Raven club to receive free books and other cool stuff, visit: https://jfgarrard.com/arpodcast Patreon subscribers remember to access your bonus content for each episode: https://www.patreon.com/jfgarrard

This is part 2 of our 30 Dirty this month. We wanted to really get stuck into these brilliant novellas hence divided the show into two. This week we dive into the world of mer-people, enchanted forests, a benign alien invasion and an island where people go to grieve - to name a few. We also cover cannibalism and gothic writings under a hot sun - all the good stuff.Credits:Excerpts were taken from soundcloud.comListen to the full song of The Deep by Clipping here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EnPFsk4lOoMusic credits:Bossa Antigua by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3454-bossa-antiguaLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

"All This Darkness," published in Apex Magazine, issue 123, June 2021. Read it here: https://apex-magazine.com/all-this-darkness Jennifer R. Donohue grew up at the Jersey Shore and now lives in central New York with her husband and her doberman. She is a Codexian and an Associate member of the SFWA, with work appearing in Escape Pod, Truancy, The Future Fire, and elsewhere. Her novella series, Run With the Hunted, is available on Amazon and most digital platforms. She tweets @AuthorizedMusin. Our narrator this month is A.F. Grappin. A. F. Grappin is an author, craftsman, gamer, and voice actor. His most recent publication is the final volume of The Deadly Studies series of novellas, with the nonfiction history of the micronation Westarctica, 20 Years on Ice, coming later in 2021. With his best friend, he also runs The Chain Nerd Chainmail, creating chainmail jewelry, wall art, trinkets, and more. He streams crafting with metal on Twitch twice a week as TheChainNerd. Vocal credits include appearances on The Voice of Free Planet X, Nobilis Erotica Podcast, This Kaiju Life, and Vampire Needed, as well as the upcoming Final Fantasy VII fan mod, Echo-S.  This Apex Magazine podcast was produced by KT Bryski. Theme music by Alex White. Other music in this podcast includes "Come Play with Me" and "The Dread," both by Kevin MacLeod and licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution license. Visit him at www.incompetech.com. Some sounds in this podcast provided by the Free Sound Project. Learn more at www.freesound.org. Apex Magazine podcast, copyright Apex Publications. Apex Magazine is a bimonthly short fiction zine focused on dark science fiction, fantasy, and horror. Find us at apex-magazine.com.

In part 1 of our discussion on speculative fiction, Angel Editors Ross Angelella, Jenn Bailey, and Diane Telgen talk about science fiction, science fantasy, and other subgenres you may or may not know. We define--and sometimes argue about--what defines these different categories, and give examples of these subgenres. Ride along on our rocket ship as we chat all things sci fi!

If you had asked me in 2004 if there was a good cross over detector for gold and CRT, I'd said no. Today not so much so. There are a few viable X-over detectors out there but make sure you are choosing what you need. DO not go detecting wondering if you made the right choices especially when your in the field. That is not the time to be questioning your detector.THIS IS A NEW Podcast. Sorry for the confusion in the episode numbering,  Mr. zero and one's Producer had his zero and one sensibility rattled that I changed the episode number to match the QT and not the layout. :-) He won.   

"The Life & Death of Mia Fremont: An Interview with a Killer," published in Apex Magazine, issue 123, May 2021. Read it here: https://apex-magazine.com/ A. K. Hudson lives in the Pacific Northwest where she works for a video game developer by day and writes speculative fiction by night. Her stories have appeared in various anthologies, including the 2019 Sirens Benefit Anthology. You can find her geeking out over fantasy novels and punctuating her posts with Schitt’s Creek memes on Twitter @TheAKHudson. Our narrators this month are Veronica Giguere and Jackie Mahoney. Veronica Giguere (V.) is a storyteller of the spoken and written word. She narrates across genres, but her favorites are science fiction and fantasy. Her passion for science and innovation shines in her roles as audiobook narrator, science fiction author, podcast producer, and forever-geeky mom. Find her at http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/ Jackie Mahoney is a Toronto-based actor, producer and writer who specializes in historic performance. Over the course of the pandemic, Jackie has digitally performed aboard the RMS Carpathia and produced a series of holiday-themed radio plays in support of local non-profits and charities called "The Twelve Plays of the Holidays." She works as an actor and show designer with Live History, an internationally touring interactive historic theatre company, and as a historic actor at Black Creek Pioneer Village and with the Gibson house Museum. This Apex Magazine podcast was produced by KT Bryski. Theme music by Alex White. Other music in this podcast includes "Ossuary 1 - A Beginning," "Spatial Harvest," and "Morgana Rides," all by Kevin MacLeod and licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution license. Learn more at www.incompetech.com. Apex Magazine podcast, copyright Apex Publications. Apex Magazine is a bimonthly short fiction zine focused on dark science fiction, fantasy, and horror. Find us at apex-magazine.com

Please note: this episode has a trigger warning for violence and sexual assault.  This week, we discuss The Power by Naomi Alderman! Follow Us! Tumblr: shelfcontrolpod.tumblr.com Instagram: @shelfcontrolpod Twitter: @shelfcontrolpod Facebook: facebook.com/shelfcontrolpod   Theme Music: "Bright Wish" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

We get to talk to Nebula-award-nominated author of fantasy and science fiction Jose Pablo Iriarte about his writing process, flash fiction and more. Let's learn more about him.José Pablo Iriarte is a Cuban-American writer and teacher who lives in Central Florida. José’s fiction can be found in magazines such as Lightspeed, Strange Horizons, Fireside Fiction, and others, and has been featured in best-of lists compiled by Tangent Online, Featured Futures, iO9, and Quick Sip Reviews, and on the SFWA Nebula Award Recommended Reading List. Jose’s novelette, “The Substance of My Lives, the Accidents of Our Births,” was a Nebula Award Finalist and was long-listed for the James Tiptree, Jr. Literary Award. Learn more at www.labyrinthrat.com, or follow José on Twitter @labyrinthrat. stories have been published in Lightspeed Magazine, Strange Horizons, Fireside Fiction, and many other venues. His novel-length fiction is represented by Cameron McClure of the Donald Maass Literary Agency.You can find, follow  and contact him on:joe@labyrinthrat.comFB: facebook.com/labyrinthratTwitter: @labyrinthratInstagram: @josepabloiriarteInterested in Podcasting?Follow the link https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=815467  it let's Buzzsprout know we sent you, gets you a $20 Amazon gift card if you sign up for a paid plan, and helps support our show.Buzzsprout gets your show listed in every major podcast platform.You’ll get a great looking podcast website, audio players that you can drop into other websites, detailed analytics to see how people are listening, tools to promote your episodes, and more.Join over a hundred thousand podcasters already using Buzzsprout to get their message out to the world.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/LegionofWritersPod )

This special non-fiction episode includes commentary about the attempted insurrection on January 6th, 2021 and extended reading/listening/watching resources. Transcript available here Related to the complicity of Capitol police (be it active or passive) Aljazeera is reporting on the FBI's warning US Law Enforcement before the attack. They also have live updates pertaining to the insurrection, Donald Trump, consequences, and lack thereof. BBC News has an article called The 65 Days that Led to Chaos at the Capitol that helps track some of the key moments, predominately on social media, that led to Wednesday's action as well as the evolution of the Stop the Steal quote, movement. Unicorn Riot's reporting on Proud Boy's leader Henry Tarrio's arrest. Tarrio was arrested before the attempted insurrection, upon arrival to DC, because in December of 2020 he carried out a hate crime against a Black church in the area. His arrest revealed two illegal high capacity firearms. I think this one is particularly important because it helps illustrate that Wednesday's action was part of a steady violent escalation, very much reinforced by racism, rather than a spontaneous show of political ideology. PRX's podcast Reveal's most recent episode Democracy Under Siege dives into the attempted coup and explores a historical parallel Politics and Prose Bookstore has lecture/reading from On Tyranny author Timothy Snyder free on YouTube. It's a bit over an hour. The takeaway is, it can happen and it happens fast. It Could Happen Here is Robert Evan's podcast from 2019 that considers the possibility of a modern American civil war. Speaking of imaginings of a modern US civil war, Omar El-Akkad's American War is a work of speculative fiction that reads like historical fiction. As a former conflict journalist El-Akkad brings intense realism to his dystopia. (Affiliate link included, purchasing through Bookshop helps support DDP) And, if you're turning to SpecFic right now, obviously, read Octavia Butler's Parable of the Sower. If it's not an option for you right now due to funds. A teacher has done a very cool thing and shared a reading on Youtube to help get students through shelter in place. She also displays the PDF text. In June of last year Politico wrote about the current golden age of conspiracy theories. Reporter Jake Hanrahan's podcasts Q Clearance delves into the origins of the Qanon conspiracy. Also, check out our Bingo, Fascism card! It's free, and terrifying.

Before your hero can clock in for a space 9 to 5, they first have to commute to work. To do that, they’ll need a rocket, space elevator, steam train, or maybe just a horse. That’s right, this episode is all about moving people, but not emotionally. Physically moving people. We’re talking all forms of […]

The roads and bridges that we see in dreams are not metaphors, they are infrastructure.

It seems a long time ago that we started sheltering in place. And beginning in March many of us thought that this would be a great time to catch up on all those spec fic films and shows we had missed over the years and finally get an opportunity to view the more recent ones that have just aired. So why do we find ourselves watching the same shows over and over again? Is it the nostalgia of recalling life pre-COVID-19; or is it that we just don't know where to find something new? Let's talk about why we watch then re-watch the same programs, how we can introduce new programming into our repertoire and where to find the programs that satisfy our various spec fic appetites. Come join Penelope, Otto, Cranston, James and friends as we discuss our picks and where you can find them!

Glitch Glitch is a show I discovered this year that was put out in australia. It’s a SpecFic light show about people coming back from the dead from all different eras. I paired this show with the stereotypical shrimp on … Continue reading → The post Nutty Bites: Glitch (tv show) – Dinner and a Movie – DDoP 2020 appeared first on NIMLAS Studios.

Glitch Glitch is a show I discovered this year that was put out in australia. It’s a SpecFic light show about people coming back from the dead from all different eras. I paired this show with the stereotypical shrimp on … Continue reading → The post Nutty Bites: Glitch (tv show) – Dinner and a Movie – DDoP 20202 appeared first on NIMLAS Studios.

Meteor Man, The Last Dragon, Space Jam... should these and other films featuring people of color that suffered from lack of funding, lack technical support and talent get another bite at the apple? Also have you noticed that on IMDB.com films and shows featuring Black actors in major roles are routinely panned while the same films on Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic receive positive reviews? Does IMDB.com skew racist and how should viewers adjust for that bias?

In the past several years we have been exposed to the fact that the presumptively open literary worlds of science fiction and fantasy have been occluded with race and ethnic bias. Many people of color were surprised to discover that these biases even existed among those who could write convincingly of aliens, elves and all manner of mythological species without batting an eye. With this in mind, given the current world situation will the fan boy versus woke culture wars cease or intensify? Join Penelope, Otto, Cranston and James to consider the possibilities.

The original plan was to view the Watchmen then discuss the first season after we had experienced the entire work. Episode Six changed everything. In light of the groundbreaking Episode Six, we are opting to review Episodes 1-5 then discuss Six and why you need to be watching, now. There is one episode left. Let us help you get you ready!

On a three and a half hour flight at 39,000 feet I knew that if I ONLY downloaded Raising Dion that I would be forced to watch it... even out of sheer boredom. Well the back of the head of the passenger in front of me proved more entertaining... even on the return flight. Should we, as viewers of color or historically marginalized groups feel compelled to give second, third, fourth and fifth chances to fare we find unwatchable?

Jeff & Will talk about their week at the Podcast Movement conference. They also discuss recent announcements about the new Love, Simonseries on Disney+ as well as the potential Hollywood deal that Lucy Lennox and Sloane Kennedy revealed this week. The guys talk summer TV with BH90210 and Grand Hotel. Will reviews Silvia Violet's Anticipating Rejectionwhile Jeff reviews King Slayerby Layla Reyne. Lisa from The Novel Approach recommends some speculative fiction and romantic suspense, including Spellboundby Allie Therin, The Marked Prince by M.A. Grant and Triangulationby Gregory Ashe. She also mentions Swipe Right for Murder by Derek Milman, which she had recently begun. Complete shownotes for episode 202 are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com.

Jeff opens the show talking about the work he’s doing on a holiday short story. They also remind everyone about the LA Times Festival of Books happening April 13 and 14 on the USC Campus and the authors expected to attend from Dreamspinner Press and Interlude Press. Jeff & Will talk about the series finale of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend. Books reviewed this week include Arctic Sun by Annabeth Albert and Paternity Case by Gregory Ashe. Lisa joins Jeff to recommend four speculative fiction books: The Mortal Sleep by Gregory Ashe, Prince of Air and Darkness by M.A. Grant, All Souls Near & Nigh by Hailey Turner and Not Dead Yet by Jen Burke. Complete shownotes for episode 183 are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com. Book Reviews Here’s the text of this week’s book reviews: Arctic Sun by Annabeth Albert. Reviewed by Will While his uncle is recuperating from minor surgery, Alaskan bush pilot Griffin is tasked with taking a tour group into the wilds of Alaska. One of the group is River, former male model-turned inspirational travel writer, who’s gathering material for his next book. There’s an immediate attraction and chemistry between them and over the course of the week, as they spend more time together, they fall for one another. One of the many things that drew me into Arctic Sun, is that Griff and River are two interesting, compelling, genuinely dimensional characters, with actual lives. And by that, I mean that they’re not just cardboard cut-outs going through the motions, playing out a standard romantic plotline. They’ve both faced challenges in the past, overcome them, and – through emotionally intelligent conversations — work to figure out how they can move forward together. After the tour is over, they make plans to meet in Vancouver. River is going to be hanging out with some old friends from his modeling days, and Griff’s visit is a kind of “real world” road test to see if their relationship can work. It’s, of course, a total disaster. The old friends bring out triggering scenarios for both Griff and River. Their true “Real World” was the connection they shared in the wilds of Alaska, not fancy date night restaurants or going to exclusive clubs. The problem is that they’re using relationship criteria from their screwed-up pasts to judge their current situation. They realize this far too late and break things off. They each take some time apart and do some soul searching, River about his family history and public persona and how it relates to his work, and Griff about how he interacts with the outside world and family’s tour business. Griff makes his way to L.A. for the premiere of the film based on River’s book. The things they each want and need out of life are actually more aligned than they first realized. They can live, love and work surrounded by the nature that gives each of them so much joy. Paternity Case by Gregory Ashe. Reviewed by Jeff. I’ve continued to work my way through Gregory Ashe’s Hazard & Somerset Mystery series. Gregory’s way with mystery thrillers along with possibly the slowest burn romance ever keep drawing me back. After dealing with a Clue-like mystery taking place over Thanksgiving in Transposition, the action now moves to Christmastime. An interesting turn of events, one that I believe only Gregory could concoct, finds Emery Hazard and John-Henry Somerset on a double date as the book opens. Readers of the series know this just cannot end well as Hazard, his boyfriend Nico, Sommers and his estranged wife Cora attempt to have a meal together. Saying the scene is uncomfortable is an understatement and it’s the perfect scene to begin the story. The mystery in Paternity Case revolves around an incident that occurs at the Somerset family home. Sommers’s father calls him away from dinner to help with the problem. When Hazard and Sommers arrive, they discover a quite high, naked Santa causing issues and before they can sort out why, a teenage girl is dead, Sommers’s father is shot multiple times and the Santa is killed after being taken into custody. Nothing is ever what it seems in a Hazard and Somerset book and the reason and motive for the shootings is disturbing and extraordinary. Gregory has concocted his most twisted mystery of the series and shines an even brighter spotlight on the shady goings on in the Wahredua good old boy network. I’m always stunned at how Gregory reveals the whodunit and this one continually blew my mind. We know from previous books that Sommers and Hazard have complicated pasts, together and separately. Significant details are finally laid out in this book. We find out why Hazard had to leave St. Louis, which honestly wasn’t as shocking as I expected…but it doesn’t mean that those in power in Wahredua don’t try to capitalize on it. Learning more of what happened to the boys in high school upset me. More about Sommers’s senior year came to light and the feelings Sommers has about Hazard continue to have a major impact on his future choices. Many authors would dump this information out much earlier, but the parsing that Gregory’s done over the three books made it more impactful. It’s like a traffic accident–uncomfortable to witness and yet you can’t look away. It’s expert writing that keeps you glued to the page to see what gets revealed next and guessing what the far reaching implications will be. There are some sublime side characters in this book and I have to give a particular shout out to Sommer’s mother, Grace Elaine. She’s every bit a southern matriarch who you do not want to cross–sugary sweet in one moment and ready to claw your eyes out in the next. The cat and mouse game she plays with Hazard is equal parts highly entertaining and disturbing. She goes to great lengths to protect her son, her family and what she believes is right all while being a terrible person at heart. She made me shudder as I knew people just like her from growing up in the south. Back to the mystery, it’s impossible to easily talk about it without revealing too much. Suffice to say of the three books so far, this mystery has been the most disturbing because of the ramifications for the teenage characters involved–not only the girl who is killed but two of her friends who are swept up in the drama. Anyone who is potentially triggered by abusive parents, child abuse, and similar issues would be advised to proceed cautiously with this book. Of course, I’m ready to read more from Gregory. I have no doubt that things that were planted in this book will matter even more in what follows. I can’t wait to see where it all leads to ultimately.

In this episode, Jonathan Kennedy, founder of Carson and Storetasker, chats to Adam about how Shopify works and the Shopify eco-system. Specifically, they discuss: How themes, apps and experts form part of the Shopify eco-system. Specfic core tips on how to start and manage a Shopify based business. How to hire the best developer for your Shopify store. Jonathan is the founder of Carson and Storetasker. For more information, please use the links provided.

Hosts Janeen Ippolito and H. L. Burke welcome author Ronie Kendig on the show to chat about military and warfare in fiction! Learn what inspired her to start writing, how fiction led to a dog adoption, and the one essential to writing great military elements in fiction. Plus, a superpowered random question!

It's that time of year where we all sit down together with our heads bowed in gratitude over the bounty we've been bestowed. So in the spirit of giving thanks we are going to spread out the cloth over our virtual banquet table and invite you to join us for a feast of our favorite spec fic genres and subgenres! We are going to provide you with a sumptuous menu of the most satisfying content prepared by the best of creators. Bon Appetit!

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Hosts Janeen Ippolito and H.L. Burke treat you to some of their very favorite funny recommendations in speculative fiction! From snarky fairy tales to funny pairings to quirky situations, we've got a spread of humorific stories on this booksplosion episode. Plus, why humor makes book friendships even better!

Conjure, dialect, and gatekeepers, oh my! Jen and Trish are joined by Eden Royce and Troy L. Wiggins to discuss the current field of Black Southern Speculative Fiction, including how the speculative is part of the Black Southern experience, whether or not standard genre labels fail speculative fiction written by black people from the South, […]

No one can deny that there are great shows on Hulu and Netflix or CBS All access but what if you live on the other side of the pay wall? Other Sci Fi will share its best picks for spec fic on both sides of the pay wall.

Joel Martin is the organiser of the inaugural 'Speculate' festival of speculative fiction, being held on 28 April 2018 at the Gasworks Arts Park in Albert Park, Melbourne. For more info, visit: SpecFic.com.auGordon Thompson (and his company Clouds of Magellan Press) is the publisher of the inaugural 'Bent Street' anthology from Australia's LGBTIQA+ community. 'Bent Street' will be launched on Sunday 11 February 2018 at 4 pm in Hares & Hyenas (Bookshop), 63 Johnston Street, Fitzroy.

For your holiday viewing pleasure , what shows and/or channels make your naughty and/or nice lists?

RevKess and Kalisara talk with Nicole Luttrell author of spec fic, sci-fi and Seeming: Book 1 of Station 86. Nicole is a speculative fiction writer. That means she writes about dragons, ghosts and space. Sometimes about ghosts of dragons in space. Seeming: Station 86 is shocked when a Khloe assassin begins killing members of the all powerful council. Officer Sennett Montgomery and Councilman Godfrey Anders swear to find the assassin after Godfrey's wife is falsely accused. But the killer, and the council itself, are not what they seem. Neither, as it turns out, is Sennett's daughter.  

Punxatawney Phil has spoken. We're in for a long winter and you've already run out of good Sci-Fi, Horror and Spec Fic programming. Well never fear, the crew from OTHER SCI-FI has pulled together its listing of binge-worthy shows that will keep you in content until the spring! Join us and share your favorites and where to find them.

The crew from OTHER SCI FI discusses what the new year will hold in the way of Spec Fic in the entertainment industry and the diversity we are hoping to see!

We're delighted to have contemporary fantasy author K.M. (aka Kessie) Carroll on our show this week! After we discuss the heat in Arizona (where Kessie lives), and Aaron gives Liberty a really hard time, we actually get down to the business of the day. In this episode... The Spacetime Legacy, Kessie's contemporary fantasy series, and her wish to see it in a Manga form. The origins of her series Sacrificial cars Superstition Mountains (super creepy stories!) Arizona Vortexes Classic Batman show from the 1960s...and her kids' likely reaction to watching the show. (Hilarity ensues.) Kessie's Doctor (Who) Writing with 5 kids (great advice for ALL of us parents.) Scrivener for iOS Discussing Jim Butcher (some of it got cut...if our listeners could be flies on the walls during our intermissions!)   Links: K.M. Carroll The Spacetime Legacy Magic Weaver (latest in her series) Diana Wynne Jones (Howl's Moving Castle) Sara Prineas Elizabeth Goudge Jim Butcher (Dresden Files) Larry Correia (Monster Hunter's International) Domino Finn (Black Magic Outlaw) Heartstriker Series by Rachel Aaron Take Off Your Pants by Libbie Hawker Bookzio Story Cartel Mark Dawson's Self-Publishing Formula The Merlin Conspiracy by Diana Wynne Jones

Armen Hammer chats about The 10% Rule and the pyramid of fitness, similarities in programming between Ilya Ilyin, Chinese weightlifters, and high level powerlifters, and why your workouts should be specific.

In this week’s podcast episode, Justin talks with Renee Williams and Shaun Duke, editors of Speculative Fiction 2014. Available now from Book Smugglers Publishing, SpecFic ’14 is a survey of the years best online reviews, essays, and commentary. The conversation covers the contents of the anthology, the year’s themes, and the mechanics of identifying what […]

Sam Sykes - author of the Aeon's Gate series and the newly released "The City Stained Red" - is a distinctive and articulate voice in the Spec Fic community. His sense of humor is boundless (just follow his Twitter feed), but beneath the wit and surreal banter is a perceptive and inspired creative spirit infusing the world with startling and exuberant tales. // Amazon.com Widgets In our 20-ish minutes of writerly discourse, we explore a wide range of Sam's craft, including preparing and developing a story idea, defining when a story is "done", and the fundamental reason why he writes. There's a wealth of writerly goodness to be had, poised behind the "PLAY" button. Click that sucker and enjoy!  (and if that's not enough, then check out Sam's Workshop Episode!). PROMO:  "A Broken Magic" by Justin Macumber Showcase Episode: 20 Minutes with Sam Sykes [caution: mature language - listener discretion is advised] We have a NEW FORUM! Share your comments to this (or any) episode over at the RTP Forum! Check out this and all our episodes on iTunes and on Stitcher Radio! Keeping track of the Trickster God named Sam Sykes... Sam's website is most assuredly the best place to stay on top of the last doings. Peruse his canon of work on his Amazon Page (including the remarkable "The City Stained Red") Follow him on Twitter and on Facebook!

Another panel from ConFusion 2014 in Detroit, MI. Panelists Anne Gray, Candra Gill and Mark Oshiro discuss diversity in comics and Spec Fic in general.From the programme:"Many of us love superheroes because as kids we wanted to be like them, but what happens when you don't see any superheroes or creators who look like you?"Promo for Way of the Buffalo Podcast.

So, here's our October podcast, sorry for the delay! This time of year always gets a bit hectic, even for ladies like us!This month we missed having Rey with us, but the lovely Shaheen from Speculating on SpecFic joined us. Seeing as Shaheen loves all things specfic related, Trin and Mandee talked about the specfic series they love, and Shaheen mentioned some contemp reads that she's recently enjoyed.October releasesRed - Alison CherryJust One Year - Gayle FormanFault Line - Christa DesirAllegiant (Divergent #2) - Veronica RothTandem - Anna JazarbResist (Breathe #2) by Sarah CrossanWalking on Trampolines by Frances WhitingUnbreakable (The Legion #1) by Kami GarciaThe Last Girl by Michael AdamsSky Run (The Cloud Hunters #2) by Alex ShearerCity of Dark Magic (City of Dark Magic #1) by Magnus FlyteBook of the monthThe Killings Woods by Lucy ChristopherCurrently readingTrin: The Whole of My World by Nicole HayesMandee: The Vanishing Moment by Margaret WildShaheen: Steelheart by Brandon SandersonRey: Rey let us know that she is loving Wild Awake by Hilary T. SmithListen NowSubscribe on iTunes

Bryan Thomas Schmidt - author of the Davi Rhii series, editor of and contributor to anthologies, and SpecFic explorer - returns to the Big Chair at the Roundtable to help workshop a very cool post-apocalyptic tale offered up by Guest Writer Jason Ramsey. While this was - by far - the weirdest episode we've ever recorded (between the wrath of the Internet Gods and an inadvertent road-trip starting in the middle of the episode), Jason's core framework serves as a launching point for some really stellar explorations and insights into character, genre and theme. Writerly goodness and LOTS of Literary Gold for all!

Bryan Thomas Schmidt has lived life wide and tall and true. He has pursued so many forms of storytelling - from film to music to writing - that his combination of life experience and craft provide a unique and informed insight into the entire process. His passion, enthusiasm, and witty repartee made is 20(ish) minutes fly by as we explored his transition into writing, his process, and his perspective on SpecFic, and more!

Prof. Sheppard Smith receives an unexpected phone call from an old friend. Mexico is an odd place for an Egyptologist to show up.