Longwinded One: The Podcast

Camadt, whose real name is Ben, shared his journey into writing, particularly in the LitRPG genre. Although he comes from a background in mathematics, Ben transitioned into writing through a mix of personal inspiration and experiences. His writing career began when he and his brother brainstormed a story concept during a long drive, which later became his first work, Trishon. He delved into LitRPG...

Join us in this episode as we get a chance to talk to RavensDagger, the prolific writer known for: Cinnamon Bun, Stray Cat Strut, Fluff, Dead Tired, Lever Action, Heart of Dorkness, and Love Crafted. He talks to us about his 2024 Stray Cat Strut Fanfiction Contest! Links: https://www.royalroad.com/profile/147338 https://www.patreon.com/RavensDagger

Join Seth and Johnathan as we discuss their book Big Sneaky Barbarian and play "Guess that Review." We also get to hear an original song inspired by their work called "Dragons in the Sky," performed by Anaria. In addition, we talk about their new joint writing venture called "Meet your Maker." It will be available for preorder from Amazon on Oct. 14, 2024. Links: http...

Jank, is about a game tester who plans on getting revenge against "Con Man Claude", who ruined a potentially amazing VRMMO in an effort to scam money out of the users. The ending is completely satisfying. Author Jack Pembroke: https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/32291/jank Narrator Henry Kramer: https://henrywkramer.com @hwkramervo

Jack is another Massachusetts author! Listen in as he talks about his experiences selecting a publishing company (he ultimately chose Podium Audio). This interview was especially interesting, as Jack regaled us with his much researched advice on how to build a following on Royalroad. Jack's Website: https://www.royalroad.com/profile/164532 Shoutout Generator Thread: https://www.royalroad.com/f...

Art is subjective. Yet some forms of art can be spread over a much larger group of people. Some people enjoy paintings, others prefer art showcased in statues. So when Aeric comes to a different world and needs to adapt to it. When he needs to find a place he fits in with his pacifist tendencies. He chooses his own form of Art, possibly the most widespread form of all. The art of the Tailor. Autho...

This season has something for everyone. Sayl joins us from the Netherlands and tells us about his story, Beauty in Simplicity. If you like Travis Baldree's Legends and Lattes, you will recognize the "simplicity" in Sayl's story- the story of a main character who finds beauty in becoming a tailor. Links: https://www.royalroad.com/profile/66840 Misc. Links: https://blaise-corvin.co...

Arwyn has just bought Fantasia, the first fantasy-based VRMMORPG, with 99% realism that you can play while you sleep. In the game, she becomes Fey, a moon elf starting in the magical Elvenwood. Join her (and her snarky narrator who likes to interject sarcastic comments in parentheses) on her exciting, often hilarious adventures inside this magical world full of every fantasy creature you've ev...

Not only was Unice among the first to publish her work on Royalroad over ten years ago, but she has continued writing her initial story, Fantasia (which has almost 2 million views). Join her as she offers very sound advice to new writers and talks about her unique blend of comedy and romance in litrpg. Links: 1/2 Prince translation by Yu Wo: https://www.princerevolution.org/halfprince-main Legenda...

In a world corrupted by treachery and ambition, Thorian Steelblade was a fearsome leader, on the brink of conquering the capital and etching his family's name into history. But betrayal came from within, leaving him broken and defeated. In his final moment, Thorian unleashed a devastating self-destruction spell to ensure his enemies shared his fate. However, Thorian awakens to find himself ali...

In this episode we talk to Omar from Morocco. His kingdom building, "system apocalypse" webnovel, called Apocalypse: Reborn as a Monster" is hugely popular. And with a background in data analytics, Omar is able to tell us about how to "min/max" our way into the good graces of Royal Road. Links: https://www.royalroad.com/profile/159371 https://www.patreon.com/DreamTickler M...

Some time ago, a planes-traveling archmage made up a video game to train some people on the planet Earth for the catastrophe he knew was coming. That game was the Power of Ten. The gods seized this opportunity to take the templates of some of those characters, and even their souls, for use in other worlds, and other realms. Sama Rantha is one of those characters, and is going to find out that bein...

On this episode, RED tells to us about his time on Webnovel and on Royal Road. On Royal Road his Power of Ten has over 7 million views. RED talks to us about his main character, Sama Rantha, and how the chapter he shared (for podcast episode 21) is a fan favorite. Enjoy! Links: https://www.royalroad.com/profile/151859 https://www.patreon.com/ThePowerofTen Book References: The Book of Twelve Swords...

I can't tell you the last time I've had this much fun during an interview! In this interview, we do a deep dive into the world of Valdrani. We discuss the Good Guys, the Bad Guys, The Grim Guys, and the upcoming Ugly Guys series. The writer/narrator pair discuss their favorite parts of the series and we even get a unique look behind the screen into Glaton, the Gods, and a special ability o...

Aden... Aden had an ugly childhood. It taught him how to fight and survive, taught him how to run and hide and cut ties. Taught him that he wasn't born right. It didn't teach him much else. So Aden ran. Aden grew up. Discovered the world, and crossed an ocean. Made his life his own. Soul-deep pain notwithstanding, he fought to be happy. Aden made do. Until the aliens invaded his neighborho...

In this heartfelt interview with Charlie (aka Eleeyah), we learn about the German writer and his fan fiction set in the world of Stray Cat Strut. His work, Tinea and Leah has taken on a popular life its own over on Royal Road, and Charlie talks to us about his hopes and dreams for this Cyberpunk fiction. Links: https://www.royalroad.com/profile/149166 https://discord.gg/BTPdzsk8SH https://ko-fi.co...

To take a dragon's hoard is to challenge death. The greatest of the sea-drakes wakes, curled on his silver throne; but there is no silver. His hoard is stolen. He rises, screaming, and chases the thief to the ends of the world—only to be shot from the sky. But dragons do not die easy, and never one with such festering hatred. A dungeon core rises from his corpse. If he intends to survive so ne...

In this episode, author Adam Atenburgh talks with us about Progression Fantasy, his process through the publishing world (and audiobooks), his “Snake” series, and his current work of fiction- Dragonheart Core. Adam Atenburgh Websites: https://www.royalroad.com/profile/210367 Misc. Websites: NoDragons Thieves' Dungeon Will Wight Cradle Mother of Learning

This is a Modern Age Online story. It is the Future. The realm of online video game entertainment has grown, creating vast and wonderous worlds for people to explore and enjoy. This is the story of Kaleb, a young gamer, and his adventures in the latest Super-Hero Virtual reality MMO: Modern Age Online. Join him as he takes on villains (both player and NPC), joins forces with other player heroes, a...

This interview was a lot of fun. Zrail and I talked about his love of video games, board games, and comic books. We talked about the authors that influenced his super hero story Maxwell Flourish, and his larger world of Modern Age Online. A must listen! Zrail Websites: https://www.royalroad.com/profile/50378 Misc Websites: Mausritter Tabletop game Vasily Mahanenko's Way Of The Shaman Drew Haye...

Gods are, generally speaking, not fans of directly putting their fingers on the scale. This is for a variety of reasons, ranging from cautioun to amusement, but is generally because after a few hundred millennia and enough prayers to fill a hollow Earth, you're bound to learn the art of delegation. Luckily, among the unwashed masses, there exist the exceptional, the gifted, those with the pote...

Come and learn from Cliff Hanger as he describes his unique story, Inexorable Chaos. Listen as we discuss the difference between experience and power. And finally, learn about the beginning stages of the publishing process, as Cliff Hanger traverses early interest letters from his future publishers. Nino/Cliff Hanger Websites: https://www.royalroad.com/profile/28356 Misc Websites: https://wanderin...

A very familiar soldier, used to battling the 'endless' hordes of Hell, is eventually overrun and dies. But his war isn't over yet... Author Angry Spider: https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/34854/doom-guy-isekai Narrator Jack Sapsford: https://jacksapsford.com https://twitter.com/jacksapsford

In this interview, we learn about how Angry Spider entered the world of LitRPG and his advice for new authors. We learned how he came to write a hugely successfully Doom fan fiction web novel that has over one million views (without ever playing Doom)! Angry Spider Websites: https://www.royalroad.com/profile/162623 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5cjj0KMxdLlBQjPz-BK9jQ Misc Websites: Chrysalis

Join us as we chat with the dynamic duo behind the Everyone Loves Large Chest series. In this episode we tackle everything from how both Jeff and Neven got into Litrpg, to the importance of anonymity on the Internet, to "mean" book reviews. Learn about what each of them is currently working on, and hints about how they will end the ELLC series. Links: Soundbooth Theater https://soundboot...