Stories: the true and the fictional

Jamie and Ryan are joined by award-winning author Costi Gurgu to talk about his ‘Corrosion’ series, his writing journey, plus a whole lot more.   Keep up with Costi: Costigurgu.com  socials: @costigurgu Contact the show: thetrueandthefictional@gmail.com Join our Patreon: Patreon.com/storiesthetrueandthefictional Follow us on the socials: FB: Facebook.com/storiesthetrueandthefictional IG: @stories_...

Kane Williams joins us for a chinwag about his debut book, Perils of the Past, while we wander off on our usual tangents. Stay up to date with Kane: Kanew.au Contact the show: thetrueandthefictional@gmail.com   Join our Patreon: Patreon.com/storiesthetrueandthefictional   Follow us on the socials: FB: Facebook.com/storiesthetrueandthefictional IG: @stories_podcast X: @stories_ttatf Youtube: https:...

On this episode, we talk with multi-genre author Russ Colchamiro about sci-fi, horror, his writing process, books, The Sopranos, Doctor Who and a whole lot more.   For everything Russ Colchamiro: Russcolchamiro.com  Check out his podcast: https://youtube.com/@authorduderuss?si=WC0aqS9v_2RjQW9_   Contact the show: thetrueandthefictional@gmail.com Join our Patreon: Patreon.com/storiesthetrueandthefi...

Rebecca Cassells swings by for a long-overdue chat. We talk about her new book, The Broken Cabin and a whole lot more.   Contact the show: thetrueandthefictional@gmail.com   Support the show: Buymeacoffee.com/sttatf (Former Patreon content is now free on YouTube)   Follow us on the socials: FB: Facebook.com/storiesthetrueandthefictional IG: @stories_podcast X: @stories_ttatf Youtube: https://www.y...

Ryan and Jamie are joined by author V.E. Huntley to talk about her book series, The Bloodstone Legacy, a dark paranormal romance set 500 years in the future in a world ruled by Vampires.    For everything V.E. Huntley: vehuntley.com Contact the show: thetrueandthefictional@gmail.com Join our Patreon: Patreon.com/storiesthetrueandthefictional Follow us on the socials: FB: Facebook.com/storiesthetru...

Ethan Nicolle, and Eric Branscum join us for a chinwag about ‘This book might explode.’ An action-packed, bi-monthly book bursting with original stories, wild comics, and creative activities for kids and their grown-ups.   Support the Kickstarter: thisbookmightexplode.com/kickstarter   Follow Ethan: @Axecop Follow Eric: @ericbranscum   Featured music by Scott Buckley   Contact the show: thetrueand...

Easton J Thomson joins us for a chat about his upcoming debut book, Song of the Broken. (Content warning: Some of what we talk about is not suitable for children.)   Follow Easton on the socials: @Eastonjthomson   Support the Kickstarter: Song of the Broken   Contact the show: thetrueandthefictional@gmail.com   Support the show: Buymeacoffee.com/sttatf (Former Patreon content is now free on YouTub...

Don Campbell, Neil Cassells, Ainy Cormac, and J.A. Bryden’s niece and nephew swing by to celebrate the release of J.A. Bryden’s newly released book, Ancora.   Guest socials: Ainy Cormac: @Ainycormac Don Campbell: @Don_Campbell_author Neil Cassells: @Justoutofrange Featured music by Scott Buckley   Contact the show: thetrueandthefictional@gmail.com Support the show: Buymeacoffee.com/sttatf (Former...

S.K. Putt returns to chat about his new cyberpunk novel P.A.R.A_LYZE. S.K. Putt’s website: https://holmganga-publishing.com/home Socials: @S.K.Putt_author    Contact the show: thetrueandthefictional@gmail.com   Support the show: Buymeacoffee.com/sttatf (Former Patreon content is now free on YouTube)   Follow us on the socials: FB: Facebook.com/storiesthetrueandthefictional IG: @stories_podcast X:...

Ryan and Jamie are joined by Fantasy author Ryan Null to talk about his book series ‘The Flare Chronicles.’ If you like Dungeons and Dragons and Lord of the Rings, then this is the series for you.   For everything Ryan Null: theflarechronicles.com Contact the show: thetrueandthefictional@gmail.com Join our Patreon: Patreon.com/storiesthetrueandthefictional Follow us on the socials: FB: Facebook.co...

Cyndi Brec joins Ryan and Jamie for a chat about her YA Romantasy book series called The Therans Series. Expect plenty of laughs from the ice breakers and deep discussions on defining success, Cyndi’s book design method, and more.   For everything Cyndi Brec: Cyndibrec.com Contact the show: thetrueandthefictional@gmail.com Join our Patreon: Patreon.com/storiesthetrueandthefictional Follow us on th...

Comedian and Author Matt Nagin swings by for a chat about comedy, writing,  his latest book ‘The Book of Outcasts’ and a whole lot more on this hilarious episode. Warning: This episode contains explicit content.   For everything Matt Nagin: Mattnagin.com Contact the show: thetrueandthefictional@gmail.com Join our Patreon: Patreon.com/storiesthetrueandthefictional Follow us on the socials: FB: Face...

Fantasy author Matthew J Turner Returns to talk about his books, writing, The Curse of the 1-star reviews and a whole lot more.   The Elevator Pitch guest - Ben Schenkman. Find out more at Benschenkman.com Contact the show: thetrueandthefictional@gmail.com Join our Patreon: Patreon.com/storiesthetrueandthefictional Follow us on the socials: FB: Facebook.com/storiesthetrueandthefictional IG: @stori...

Chris, Ryan and Jamie talk about some of the most underrated actors to grace our screens.   Contact the show: thetrueandthefictional@gmail.com Join our Patreon: Patreon.com/storiesthetrueandthefictional Follow us on the socials: FB: Facebook.com/storiesthetrueandthefictional IG: @stories_podcast X: @stories_ttatf Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzIXhRcUvPPAzpCL-_a9N4w Sponsor 1: Rebecca...

Ryan and Jamie are joined by Sci-fi author M.A. Wall to talk about her book series Shattered Hallows, her writing journey and a whole lot more. Stay up to date with M.A. Wall: shatteredhollows.com Contact the show: thetrueandthefictional@gmail.com Join our Patreon: Patreon.com/storiesthetrueandthefictional Follow us on the socials: FB: Facebook.com/storiesthetrueandthefictional IG: @stories_podcas...

Jamie and Ryan are joined by Urban Fantasy author Ben Schenkman to chat about all things pop culture, his writing journey and his Urban Fantasy series ‘The Devil You Know.’ Keep up with Ben Schenkman: Benschenkman.com Grab his books Amazon: https://www.amazon.com.au/stores/Ben-Schenkman/author/B0CRC2J8CJ?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true   Contact the show: thetru...

On today’s episode, we talk to Fantasy author Tim McKay about his book The Fall of Selvandrea, his writing journey, the best and worst of faith-based films, horror (again) and a whole lot more. Follow Tim on the socials: @timmkay52 Buy his book: https://amzn.asia/d/a1v6oE7   Featured Music: New Beginnings by Scott Buckley Contact the show: thetrueandthefictional@gmail.com Support the show or becom...

Jamie, Chris and Neil discuss those actors who are just a little too attractive to pass as nerds.   Featured Music: New Beginnings by Scott Buckley Contact the show: thetrueandthefictional@gmail.com Support the show or become a sponsor: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sttatf   Follow us on the socials: FB: Facebook.com/storiesthetrueandthefictional IG: @stories_podcast X: @stories_ttatf Youtube: http...

On today’s episode, we talk to Horror author Don Campbell about his book of short stories, ‘Midnight Harvest’, Children in horror, AI, the baby Hitler dilemma and a whole lot more.   Grab Midnight Harvest: https://amzn.asia/d/ekuRzoS Follow Don on IG: @Don_campbell_author   Featured music: New Beginnings by Scott Buckley Mentioned in the show:  Ai dino Oscar Bait film: https://youtu.be/tKPRSVKFgGA...

On this week’s episode, we talk about the husbands that punch well above their weight and other unlikely couples of TV and film, as well as pitching our own sitcom and wandering off on the usual tangents. Featured music: New Beginnings by Scott Buckley Contact the show: thetrueandthefictional@gmail.com Support the show or become a sponsor: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sttatf Follow us on the socia...

Ryan and Jamie chat with Archeologist and author V.F. Aubrey about his book August of the People and a whole lot more.   Find out more about our guest at Vfaubrey.com Featured music: New Beginnings by Scott Buckley Contact the show: thetrueandthefictional@gmail.com Support the show or become a sponsor: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sttatf Follow us on the socials: FB: Facebook.com/storiesthetrueand...

Reacher season 3, Great One-liners from the movies, Happy Gilmore 2, A pitch for a Disney Rivals game and why they will never make live-action Pocahontas are just a handful of the topics we get into on this episode of stories the true and the fictional. Contact the show: thetrueandthefictional@gmail.com Support the show or become a sponsor: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sttatf Follow us on the soci...

We talk to Aussie sci-fi fantasy author Jonathan Weiss about his writing journey, his recent success at selling his books, his multiple series of books based in ‘The Droughtlands’ and a whole lot more.   Jonathan’s websites: jonathanweiss.com.au     Featured music: New Beginnings by Scott Buckley   Contact the show: thetrueandthefictional@gmail.com   Support the show or become a sponsor: https://w...

On today’s episode: Our next instalment of Appreciating Cavill, reacting to an old-school video game promo, our main topic of Justifiable villains and a whole lot more.   Contact the show: thetrueandthefictional@gmail.com Support the show or become a sponsor: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sttatf Follow us on the socials: FB: Facebook.com/storiesthetrueandthefictional IG: @stories_podcast X: @storie...

Dante Terese returns to talk about book 2 in ‘The Base’ series plus a whole lot more.   Keep up to date with all things Dante Terese: Danteterese.com   Featured music: New Beginnings by Scott Buckley   Contact the show: thetrueandthefictional@gmail.com Support the show or become a sponsor: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sttatf Follow us on the socials: FB: Facebook.com/storiesthetrueandthefictional...