The Brick Cave Podcast

Part 4 concludes this special Brick Cave Media Podcast conversation with hosts Sharon Skinner and Bruce Davislooking ahead to future writing projects, author events, and community appearances. Bruce shares updates on his current work-in-progress, Windfall Profit, discussing how darker noir influences have shaped the story and hinting at major developments for several familiar characters. He also t...

The Brick Cave Reading Challenge continues as hosts Sharon Skinner and Bruce Davis trade book recommendations and discuss what they've been reading lately. Sharon reflects on several recent reads, including the middle-grade historical novel Where Only Storms Grow, which explores life during the Dust Bowl through the eyes of twins navigating both personal and environmental challenges. She also disc...

The Brick Cave Reading Challenge continues as hosts Sharon Skinner and Bruce Davis take a deeper look at several recent reads and award nominees. The conversation begins with a return to The Wizard's Butler and its sequel, discussing why quiet, character-driven fantasy can be just as compelling as epic world-saving adventures. The hosts reflect on Nathan Lowell's storytelling style, relatable prot...

In Part 1 of this four-part Brick Cave Media Podcast episode, hosts Sharon Skinner and Bruce Davis kick off a conversation about one of the biggest milestones in company history— Brick Cave Media's 20th anniversary . Topics include: The upcoming Magic Law audiobook Kickstarter campaign Bringing narrator Nicholas Selker back for the remaining Magic Law novels The release of the long-awaited Call Me...

Welcome to The Brick Cave Podcast! In this episode, Sharon and Bruce dive into recent reads and personal writing journeys. They discuss the intriguing history of psychiatry and thoughts on a recommended book, share their enthusiasm for T. Kingfisher's Nine Goblins, and swap recommendations for future reads. The conversation shifts to their own works-in-progress, the challenges and rewards of writi...

Welcome back to The Brick Cave Podcast! In this episode, "History Doesn't Repeat, But It Sure Does Rhyme, Part 2 of 3," Bruce and Sharon dive deep into how historical events echo into our present, beginning with reflections on the parallels between the fall of the Roman Empire and current events. The conversation soon shifts to recent books they've been reading, ranging from witty urban fantasy an...

Welcome to The Brick Cave Podcast! In this episode, Sharon Skinner, author of Blood from a Rose, is joined by Bruce Davis, author of Illumina Magic, for a lively discussion from the Brick Cave studio in Mesa. Fresh from her whirlwind trip to New York, Sharon Skinner shares stories about navigating winter weather, exploring the historic New York Public Library, and attending the SCBWI conference, f...

Bob journeys BACK from the abyss for this episode. Truth in advertising, this was mean to be a simultaneous audio/video recording, but the video croaked, so it is a vlog episode masquerading as a podcast. But wait, there's more (mentioned in this episode): The April 2026 Kindle giveaway for copies of The Strange Account of Charlie Wendigo by Matthew E Kline. Enter here before April 30, 2026:  http...

The final installment of the interview sees host Bob Nelson and Bruce Davis dive deep into the creative process, discussing everything from spiritual rehabilitation centers that inspire future novels, to the tension between technology and a return to simpler ways of living. This episode is packed with exciting updates on upcoming Brick Cave book releases, including new works from Bruce Davis, Joe...

Host Bob Nelson sits down with author Bruce Davis for the latest installment of their thought-provoking sci-fi conversation. Together, they dive into the intrigue and philosophical dilemmas at the heart of Bruce's book, "The Quality of Mercy."   Get ready for a journey through a world where replica assassins carry the memories and burdens of their originals, and the line between man and machine is...

This portion of the interview takes a decided turn away from Aluminum Magic. Host Bob Nelson sits down with author Bruce Davis to dive into the world of independent publishing and the realities of book formatting, distribution, and live events. The conversation kicks off with Bruce Davis shedding light on the challenges of digital book formatting and why ordering direct from the publisher—or catch...

Bruce Davis, interviewed by Bob Nelson, dive into the world of fantasy mysteries with a special focus on the new book "Aluminum Magic." The conversation kicks off with discussing the evolving layers of conspiracy and the depth of plot twists in the series, especially as they relate to royal intrigue and assassination attempts. Shifting gears, Bruce explores the fusion of fantasy with classic polic...

Welcome back to The Brick Cave Podcast! In this lively episode, Marcus Campbell, Patrick Hare and Bob Nelson bring their signature blend of humor, honest conversation, and literary insight. The episode kicks off with Marcus Campbell sharing details about the upcoming Tucson Festival of Books and introducing the works of poet Louise Robertson. From there, the hosts dive into a lighthearted discussi...

In this segment, hosts Bruce Davis dives deep into book four of his Magic Law fantasy series. Interviewed by Bob nelson, they discuss the intricate world-building behind the magic system, which is uniquely tied to four elemental schools—earth, air, fire, and water—each powered by its own mystical metal: platinum, gold, silver, and aluminum. Bruce shares insights on the origins of the series and te...

Welcome to this special edition of the Brick Cave Podcast! In this episode, titled "Exploring Aluminum Magic: A Deep Dive Into Worldbuilding with Author Bruce Davis," host Bob Nelson interviews author Bruce Davis and they dive deep into the magical world of Bruce’s four-book fantasy series. The conversation kicks off with insights into how the latest book, centered around the element of aluminum,...

Welcome to this episode of The Brick Cave Podcast, where hosts Marcus Campbell and Patrick Hare dive into the world of books, anime, and the joys (and challenges) of learning languages through pop culture. With a lively rapport, they share personal stories about watching the One Piece series in Japanese, reminisce about their college language classes, and discuss the often hilarious nuances of ani...

Marcus and Patrick start this segment talking about using attention to plot hole to fix the plot hole in your writing. The also talked about how the kid adventure genre and authors such as Sid Fleischman have vanished. Marcus then sells us on the structure and value of manga. They then dive into the new Brick Cave Books such as Black Night Is Falling by Scott Woods. They guys then talk about their...

Patrick talks about his sci-fi focus in his writing, with mild tagging (kinda) on Dune. Marcus protects Generation Z's discovery of Dune via the Villeneuve movies. Patrick then drops a second poem, while talking about the competing wild fires. Marcus drops a poetic teaser and attacks there "Novelists" for guard railing content length. Mentioned in this episode: Gentleman Junkie and Other Stories o...

The Episode begins with the guys admitting that life was in a pretty tough place. They can't seem to get enough talk on AI in regards to resumes. Patrick breaks into poem. They then dive deeply into Ticketmaster's policy about escalating calls. About Author Patrick Hare A performance poet for more than twenty years, Patrick Hare has always redefined the ability of poetry to be a weapon of humor, u...

Segment 3 of this episode starts with Bruce and Sharon talking about character, and how effective character writing can help make stories strong. Schedule recaps and an examination of theories of extraterrestrial life dominate the discussion in this part of the episode. About Sharon Skinner Sharon Skinner is the author of numerous books and a number of short stories, including the Tavara Tinker Se...

This segment of the episode kicks off with Sharon's recently read list. Bruce dives into and tries to read the Three Body Problem and talks about his struggles with the read. Mentioned in this Episode:  Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law Mary Roach Gulp: Adventures of the Alimentary Canal by Mary Roach The Body: A Guide for Occupants by Bill Bryson On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong Tris...

This July 2024 episode starts with Bruce and Sharon examining Bruce's writing streak, including Profit and Loss, Profit Motives and Aluminum Magic. Both Bruce and Sharon deep dive of their writing updates.  Mentioned in this Episode: Profit and Loss by Bruce Davis: https://brickcaveclick.com/36oov1d Profit Motives by Bruce Davis: https://brickcaveclick.com/pzxiqgn Aluminum Magic by Bruce Davis: ht...

Bruce and Sharon roll onward with their recent reads. They then dive into writing updates. This is where Bruce brings updates on Aluminum Magic. Sharon updates on Dating and Demons. They dive into some viewing, mentioning Fallout and the Three Body Problem. Mentioned in this Episode:  The Eyes and the Impossible by Dave Eggers The Lives of Puppets by TJ Klune About Sharon Skinner Sharon Skinner is...

This episode from June of 2024, is the audio only version of Bob's weekly video VLOG. Bob talks about the annual Membership drive from Brick Cave Media. Mentioned in the episode is Profit and Loss from Bruce Davis, now available: https://brickcaveclick.com/36oov1d Bob then talks about the annual Sci-Fi Saturday and Bookmaze's new 8 store cats. https://www.bookmaze.com/home.html About Brick Cave Me...

Bruce and Sharon convene in this April 2024 episode, and do what all Arizonan's do, talk about the heat. They then talk about the Mesa Book Festival and its future. They then cover the schedule (2024 edition).  Mentioned in this Episode: Mesa Book Festival: http://mesabookfestival.com Jeff Shaara- The Old Lion P.T. Deutermann- Iso, 26 Charlie Will Thomas- Some Danger Involved The Scapegracers- H.A...