The CKP Future Books Podcast

Bestselling CKP author and 4HU co-founder Mark Wandrey stops by the show to discuss his new novel, WINGED HUSSARS: ANDROMEDA. Mark also discusses the upcoming 4HU role playing game and what's next on his writing schedule. Host Randall Willis also chats with Chris Kennedy about this month's slate of CKP new releases. NOTE: This episode was recorded before the start of FactoryCon 2023 in Coinjock, N...

CKP newcomer Carolyn Kay discusses her new 4HU novel — GUNPOWDER GEISHAS — and it's myriad influences ranging from classic military sci-fi to Japanese anime culture. Host Randall Willis also chats with Chris Kennedy about this month's slate of CKP new releases. CKP News Segment: ·          WHERE NOW THE RIDER by Rob Howell (Firehall Sagas) ·          GUNPOWDER GEISHAS by Carolyn Kay (4HU) ·       ...

CKP scifi author D.T. Read discusses GANWOLD'S CHILD, the first novel in her newly relaunched "The Sergey Chronicles" series. Host Randall Willis also chats with Chris Kennedy about this month's slate of CKP new releases. CKP News Segment: ·          PEACE DIVIDEND by P.A. Piatt (Abner Fortis ISMC) ·          TEMPERED BY BLOOD by Nic Plume (Shadows of Peace) ·          VOLUNTEER FURY by Kevin Iken...

CKP scifi author Tim C. Taylor discusses THE LAST REDOUBT, the final stanza in his wildly popular Chimera Company series. Host Randall Willis also chats with Chris Kennedy about this month's slate of CKP new releases. CKP News Segment: ·          Stand on Xanadu by John. E. Siers (Free Lunar State) ·          The Last Redoubt by Tim C. Taylor (Chimera Company) ·          Brass Inc. by William S. F...

CKP bestselling author and head of New Mythology Press Rob Howell discusses his forthcoming novel relaunch for A LAKE MOST DEEP as well as all the amazing happenings in the world of fantasy publishing. Host Randall Willis also chats with Mark Stallings, filling in for Chris Kennedy, about this month's slate of CKP new releases. CKP News Segment: ·          Harvest by P.A. Piatt (Abner Fortis ISMC)...

Host Randall Wills chats with one of CKP's up and coming authors, Nic Plume, about her new military scifi novel, TRIAL BY INFERNO, and the inspirations behind her forthcoming trilogy. Randy also chats with Chris Kennedy about this month's slate of CKP new releases. CKP News Segment: ·          Pirates and Payback by Nick Steverson and Melissa Olthoff (Salvage Title) ·          New Horizons by Chri...

CKP author Casey Moores discusses his new 4HU novel, COMPANION TO DARKNESS, and its many influences ranging from Japanese "slasher fiction" to teenaged angst in classic rock music. Host Randall Willis also chats with Chris Kennedy about this month's slate of CKP new releases. CKP News Segment: ·          COMPANION TO DARKNESS by Casey Moores (4HU) ·          WE DARE: OLD AGE AND TREACHERY edited b...

CKP a uthors Melissa Olthoff and Nick Steverson join host Randall Willis to discuss their new Salvage Title Universe series which begins this month with their forthcoming collaboration, HUNTERS AND HIJINKS. Randy also chats with Chris Kennedy about this month's slate of CKP new releases. CKP News Segment: ·          Knightfall Under Keros by Melissa Olthoff (Salvage Title) ·          Children of t...

Future Books producer Ian J. Malone commandeers the show for a quick "bonus episode" update on his brand new Salvage Title novel, THE LAST ARGONAUT. Ian also preview his upcoming appearance on CKP Live, happening Saturday, March 18, at 7 pm ET on the CKP YouTube channel. Grab The Last Argonaut on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BYHP4RX2 Description: "Great moments are born from great opportuni...

Bestselling scifi author Jason Cordova sits down with Randy Willis to discuss his role in crafting the 4HU mega-hit, THE MISFITS, with Kevin Ikenberry. Randy also chats with Chris Kennedy about this month's slate of CKP new releases. CKP News Segment: ·          THE MISFITS by Kevin Ikenberry and Jason Cordova (4HU) ·          THE LAST ARGONAUT by Ian J. Malone (Salvage Title) ·          PRINCE RE...

Bestselling scifi author John Siers, author of the wildly popular LUNAR FREE STATE series, drops by the podcast to discuss his new novel — THE NEVER EVER WAR — and the genesis of the LFS universe. Host Randall Willis also chats with Chris Kennedy about this month's slate of CKP new releases. CKP News Segment: PRINCE PEACEMAKER by Fred Hughes (Prince of Britannia) APPRENTICE OF THE GODS D.T. Read (...

In our first new episode to ring in the new year, host Randy Willis sits down with CKP author Fred Hughes to discuss the latter's wildly successful PRINCE OF BRITANNIA military scifi series. Randy also chats with Chris Kennedy about this month's slate of CKP new releases. CKP News Segment: PRINCE WAR LEADER by Fred Hughes (Prince of Britannia) GENOCIDE OF MANKIND by William S. Frisbee (The Last Ma...

In the final 2022 episode of the CKP Future Books Podcast, Randy Willis sits down with veteran 4HU author Casey Moores to discuss the latter's foray into the Fallen World Universe — THE GUILTED CCAGE — which releases on Dec. 23. Randy also chats with Chris Kennedy about this month's slate of CKP new releases. CKP News Segment: REVOLUTION CALLING by William S. Frisbee (The Last Marine) VORTEX STING...

In this month's episode of the CKP Future Books Podcast, Randy Willis sits down with Four Horsemen Universe (4HU) creator and Dragon Award finalist Mark Wandrey to discuss the latter's new novel, BLOOD IN THE WATER.  Amazon: https://amzn.to/3hqUacs Randy also chats with Kevin Ikenberry about this month's slate of CKP new releases. CKP News Segment: BLOOD IN THE WATER by Mark Wandrey (4HU) EMINENCE...

In this month's episode of the CKP Future Books Podcast, host Randy Willis sits down with two members of the "CKP Triumvirate," Chris Kennedy and Kevin Ikenberry, to discuss the duo's forthcoming novel, THE LAST STAND, which sets the table for an exciting new CKP series. Hint: Giant Monsters vs. Giant Robots… oh yes. It's happening. Randy also chats with Chris bout this month's slate of new CKP re...

Host Randell Willis chats with CKP fan favorite and bestselling author Marisa Wolf about the latter's new foray into the wildly popular Hit World Universe with the new anthology, THE VALKYRIES INITIATIVE. Marisa also discusses  her new 4HU collaboration with Chris Kennedy, THE LYONS' PRIDE, and dishes on what's in store for her writing schedule moving forward. Randy also chats with "Factory Boss"...

Host Randell Willis sits down with bestselling author Kevin Ikenberry to discuss the latter's upcoming relaunch of his critically acclaimed Protocol War series as well as his new book THE CROSSING, which is available now from Baen Books. Randy also chats with "Factory Boss" Chris Kennedy about the August slate of new CKP releases. CKP News Segment: The Lyons' Pride by Chris Kennedy and Marisa Wolf...

We speak with Chris on the April releases and his recent trip to Fantasci.  We also have an in depth interview with author Jason Cordova about his new nove The Executioners.  

This month we feature Jo Boone with her first novel The Magnetar. A wonderful new series in the  tradition of Lois Bujold and Anne McAffrey.  We also talk to Chris Kennedy about the new releases for January.

This month we talk with Chris Kennedy about the books releasing in December and look back at 2021.  Our author interview is with Todd Fahnestock about his new book in The Eldros Legacy series Khyven the Unkillable.  This is the first novel in a highly complex fantasy series written by multiple authors.  This is one you don't want to miss.

This month is special.  Our guest is Chris Kennedy our beloved Owner and Publisher.  If you ever wanted to hear some history about CKP or want to know where the company is going this is your podcast.  This is a great episode and we go over the releases for the month of November.

This month we look at the 8 new releases coming from CKP in the month of October and we have a great interview with Paul Piatt about his new Abner Fortis ISMC book Fresh Fruit and Ammo.  

This month we talk about the September releases from CKP and have a great conversation with Jamie Ibson about his new series Myrmidons Inc.

This month we talk to Chris about the August releases.  We talk about the big CKP Factory get together and how you can attend.  We most importantly talk about DINLI.  David Halquist also spend time with us and tells us about his new release Cherubim.

This month we talk to Chris about the July releases at CKP.  We also have a conversation with author Alex Rath discussing his upcoming book Shedding the Past and new Salvage Title book.   Chris also tells us about our new imprint CKPI. CKP goes international.