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This week on the show, we have Randy Streu, who is the producer of Beyond the Rim , a sci-fi and horror audio drama/podcast. In Episode 36 Randy discusses how he got into radio drama, with its roots coming from college. We discuss PEG...and how she ties to one of our hosts. Why writing for radio is good for lazy writers! Social commentary in writing. The gruesome research for Shoo, Fly , the first...

In this week's (bonus!) episode of the show, Josh and Liberty pick Aaron's brain on what happened in Philadelphia at Realm Makers 2016. For anyone who hasn't been, the camaraderie is amazing, and you immediately feel like you've found your tribe. This year, Aaron got to hear sessions from Thomas Locke, Tosca Lee, and Kathy Tyers, among others. Aaron shares some of his notes from Tosca's sessions o...

This week on the show, we're lacking Josh, but we have the wonderful Mary Ruth Pursselley on with us! Aaron and Liberty have trouble getting into a good rhythm without Josh, so there's a bit of back and forth as those two try to get going. Mary Ruth is the author of epic fantasy novel, Song of the Wren Falcon , and a lover of hot tea. In Episode 34: Confessions of a full-on pantser! Chaotic first...

This week on the show, we're lacking Josh, but we have the wonderful Mary Ruth Pursselley on with us! Aaron and Liberty have trouble getting into a good rhythm without Josh, so there's a bit of back and forth as those two try to get going. Mary Ruth is the author of epic fantasy novel, Song of the Wren Falcon , and a lover of hot tea. In Episode 33: Mastering subtext--or at least faking it when yo...

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.     Overly suggestive book titles for outlining (Take Off Your Pants) Dealing with writer's block, and why it may be happening. Kessie's ideal Chai...

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 Sa...

On this episode we spoke with Patrick Carr, author of the Staff and Sword Series, about his venture into the Darkwater Saga and the Shock of Night. A trilogy of trilogies awaits! In these episodes, Patrick keeps us laughing. Also, you'll never believe how accident prone Patrick is! All of us wax nostalgic at some point...you'd think we're old or something! In Episode 30 Character-driven fantasy, a...

On this episode we spoke with Patrick Carr, author of the Staff and Sword Series, about his venture into the Darkwater Saga and the Shock of Night. A trilogy of trilogies awaits! In these episodes, Patrick keeps us laughing. Also, you'll never believe how accident prone Patrick is! All of us wax nostalgic at some point...you'd think we're old or something! In Episode 29 Odd character traits with P...

Mike Duran , author of The Ghost Box and Saint Death , novels in the Reagan Moon para-noir series, joins us in Episodes 27 & 28 this week. We had a blast talking to him. Sometimes funny, sometimes very serious, Mike is a former pastor and he definitely keeps us on our toes throughout both episodes. As Christian writers...hope has to be a pretty big factor in our writing. ~Mike Duran   In Episode 2...

Mike Duran, author of The Ghost Box and Saint Death , novels in the Reagan Moon para-noir series, joins us in Episodes 27 & 28 this week. We had a blast talking to him. Sometimes funny, sometimes very serious, Mike is a former pastor and he definitely keeps us on our toes throughout both episodes. As Christian writers...hope has to be a pretty big factor in our writing. ~Mike Duran In Episode 27:...

Due to some last minute circumstances, we had our guest for our normal recording session reschedule on us, so what's a podcast to do? Well, we filled it with discussing some aspects of the writing life! Sorry to our reader-only listeners, this one is mostly focused on writing. But we do take a few bunny trails that our readers may enjoy! Aaron & Josh have some helpful marriage advice for all the g...

We had the pleasure of having Tosca join us on this episode of LD&K. In between ramblings by the hosts we got to hear how much Tosca loves car chases. And fashion. A donkey race may have been spoken of as well. Believe it or not, that all ties in to her latest book  Progeny , due to drop in stores on May 24th! Stick through the whole thing to hear Tosca's views on naming favorite authors - and to...

We had the pleasure of having Tosca join us on this episode of LD&K. In between ramblings by the hosts we got to hear how much Tosca loves car chases. And fashion. A donkey race may have been spoken of as well. Believe it or not, that all ties in to her latest book  Progeny , due to drop in stores on May 24th! Stick through the whole thing to hear Tosca's views on naming favorite authors - and to...

Supernatural gifts, demons, and martial arts - oh my! In our two segments with Amy Brock McNew, Aaron manages to break Amy before we barely even get started. Which is totally epic. Amy, for those of you not in the know, is the author of REBIRTH , which debuts May 24th. She is an interesting character (and one you may be hearing more from in the near future!) In Episode 23: We are Josh-less in this...

Supernatural gifts, demons, and martial arts - oh my! In our two segments with Amy Brock McNew, Aaron manages to break Amy before we barely even get started. Which is totally epic. Amy, for those of you not in the know, is the author of REBIRTH , which debuts May 24th. She is an interesting character (and one you may be hearing more from in the near future!) In Episode 22: Why Amy wrote REBIRTH, w...

We were delighted to have Kat Heckenbach on the podcast this week! Kat is the author of Finding Angel & Seeking Unseen, both entries in the Toch Island Chronicles. With origins in biology, math, and art, her journey to become an author took a bit of circuitous route. We had a bit of technical difficulties with this podcast, so we apologize for a few blips here and there. I think Aaron suggests jug...

We were delighted to have Kat Heckenbach on the podcast this week! Kat is the author of Finding Angel & Seeking Unseen, both entries in the Toch Island Chronicles. With origins in biology, math, and art, her journey to become an author took a bit of circuitous route. We had a bit of technical difficulties with this podcast, so we apologize for a few blips here and there. I think Aaron suggests jug...

This week with Cindy Koepp... Hi ho, Silver, away! We learn about the strange inspiration for "Like Herding the Wind"... Also, this book was apparently set in every location known to man (and some that weren't) before the final draft. We also learn that Cindy loves to write fight scenes... hmm.... What does a 1925 Ford have to do with Like Herding the Wind? You'll have to listen to find out. Also,...

Dead bodies - and their viewing - were liberally sprinkled through our time with Morgan Busse. Morgan is a writer of epic fantasy. She's recently branched out into Steampunk with the soon-to-be-released Tainted . The idea for Tainted ? A discussion on necromancy! When we weren't discussing the history behind morgues and what rain did to Victorian-era graveyards (you won't want to miss the answer!)...

Dead bodies - and their viewing - were liberally sprinkled through our time with Morgan Busse. Morgan is a writer of epic fantasy. She's recently branched out into Steampunk with the soon-to-be-released Tainted . The idea for Tainted ? A discussion on necromancy! When we weren't discussing the history behind morgues and what rain did to Victorian-era graveyards (you won't want to miss the answer!)...

As the founder of the first--and only, to the best of our knowledge--conference for writers of faith with a sci-fi and fantasy bent, one may think Rebecca "Becky" Minor might be a bit too busy to sit down with us lowly podcasters. However, Becky is a wonderful person to chat with, and we're delighted that she took time out of her schedule to have a lively discussion with us this week! Writing as R...

As the founder of the first--and only, to the best of our knowledge--conference for writers of faith with a sci-fi and fantasy bent, one may think Rebecca "Becky" Minor might be a bit too busy to sit down with us lowly podcasters. However, Becky is a wonderful person to chat with, and we're delighted that she took time out of her schedule to have a lively discussion with us this week! Writing as R...

Also known as the one with the Tartan! This week we had Robert Treskillard as our guest. He's a swordsmithing writer of Merlinean and Arthurian fantasy. His latest book is Merlin's Nightmare. When we weren't fighting with squeals, snarls, and bad connections we discussed how to give characters authentic names. The mythology of Merlin was discussed and theories about Stonehenge flew! (And on the ba...

In part two, we start things off right. That's right, we're immediately sidetracked talking about tea. (And Aaron manages to insult Liberty's favorite--Earl Grey--while she's drinking it.) Grace next mentions here favorite book, and we follow that up with a discussion of the metric system. (No, the two are not related... at all...) We manage to ask a few relevant questions, before we get sidetrack...

This week we interview the Space Kiwi, Grace Bridges. (10 nerd points for everyone who knows why she has that nickname!) We start off with Aaron knowing who he is for once... sort of... The Week Of Firsts continues, as we don't emediently imediently imediantly right away start off down a rabbit trail! (I know, I can't believe it either! - Aaron) Ah, that's better, a side discussion on philosophy....