Blanket Fortress Of Solitude

The robot revolution is just beginning! In today's episode, Derwin and Nick brainstorm Facebook ad copy for their upcoming book, "Spacers: The Erebus Effect!"

Derwin and Nick talk about the childhood origins of the Spacers Saga, evolving as writing partners, and learning how to share your imaginary friends.

Co-host of the Blanket Fort and man most likely to win a free oil change at Jiffy Lube, Nick Oakes reports in from NASA Goddard for his first full week on site! Nick has been learning how the public relations arm of the agency works with scientists to get the message of science to the American public!

Derwin and Nick go deep into the Artimes Program at NASA, Nick's weeklong Science Writing fellowship at John's Hopkins University, and Derwin foretells another prophecy about Nick's future while talking about how well the preview chapter of Spacers: The Erebus Effect performed!

Derwin and Nick discuss how a short story functions the best when every word in the manuscript supports one big idea and the importance of understanding publishing contracts from the author's perspective.

Derwin and Nick go deep into the chapter six rewrite of The Europa Goodbye! Nick talks about riding off into the sunset to begin his journey at NASA Goddard, and Derwin suggests reviewing a new TV show.

Pete Barlow was voted most handsome man about town by a committee of cat ladies and is a former Drill Sergeant. Today, he stops by to help teach Derwin and Nick how to write convincing Drill Sergeants in science fiction.

Derwin and Nick discuss the deep nuances of being a Non-Commissioned Officer in the United States Military, and how someone who never enlisted could write a convincing Non-Commissioned Officer.

Derwin and Nick play, "Bang, Marry, Kill; The Muppets," discuss 9/11, go over developing character backstory for their upcoming novel, "Shadowplay", and then go deep into Season 2, Episode 4 of Stargate SG1; "Gamekeeper!"

Derwin and Nick dive deep into the latest work on their novel "Shadowplay." They also brainstorm new ideas for the YouTube channel. Then they go over Stargate SG1, S2:E4 "Prisoners." Then they discuss the announcement for the new Stargate spinoff on Amazon Prime.

Derwin and Nick go deep into the advantages of having a creative partner, along with discussing the second novel they have in production. Nick also talks about recent developments at NASA and Season 2, Episode 2 of Stargate SG1, "In the line of duty!"

No Stargate this week! Derwin and Nick go deep into their creative partnership on both the podcast and their upcoming novel, "Shadowplay!"

Derwin and Nick went to college together. Now they write science fiction novels and talk about Stargate SG1. New episodes every Monday at 0700.

On the front half of the episode we cover Season 2, Episode 1 of Stargate SG1, "The Serpents Lair!" On the back half Nick tells a story about how his house almost burned down during the Pandemic, and Derwin goes over ideas for the YouTube channel.

Derwin and Nick go into mentorship and the meaning of Jack O'Neal's life in the 1994 feature film, "Stargate." Then they dig into Season 1, Episode 17 of Stargate SG1 called "Solitudes"

The Antagonist arrives when the motivation to be a Protagonist is no longer there.

Nick and Derwin go deep into writing a protagonist in genre fiction, A.I. generated content, and the Star Wars Prequel Trilogy.

Dan Hogan is an Afghanistan Veteran and host of the Billy and Dan Podcast on Spotify. Today he discusses the January 6th military response, raising a bi-racial family in the South, and the struggles of maintaining a balanced center in a polarized world.

Nick Oakes stops by to talk about world building in science fiction.

Iraq War Veteran and family man Jose Belen stops by to talk about PTSD, readjusting to civilian life, and creating a better future for veterans.

Derwin and Nick go deep into Stargate SG1! Today we discuss season 1, episode 16, "Enigma." We also talk about the novel we're working on together called, "Shadowplay," and the work Nick is doing over at NASA.

In March of 2020, we were supposed to go on a beach vacation. Then the pandemic hit, and all our plans were put on hold. Now we're picking up where we left off. 

In 2013, I published my first novel on Amazon Kindle. I found authors, editors and cover artists. It grew into Divided By Zero Books.  www.dividedbyzerobooks.com 

In 2011, I finished my four-year enlistment. It took me almost a week to drive from El Paso to Indianapolis. It was my victory lap.

Some men go to war to see combat. Some don't.   Second Breakfast: A Fobbit's Tale   A mini-doc about a deployment to Iraq in 2009.  Produced by Derwin Gerald Lester II and Evan Kelly.