The Fantasy and Sci-fi Fanatic's Podcast

For this episode of Season 4, I had the pleasure of interviewing award-winning author of fantasy and science fiction W. A. Simpson. We had a terrific conversation about her Tales from the Riven Isles books and where she got her ideas from. Our discussion involved how she developed her magic system, her focus on worldbuilding, and how she creates characters her readers care about. Make sure to chec...

For this episode of Season 4, I had the pleasure of interviewing fantasy author Nikki McCormack on her several series. We had a great chat about her worldbuilding, her unique characters, and her writing plans for the future. Make sure to check out her newest book Throne of Vanris, Book 4 of the Warden's Son series! Nikki's book and social links can be found in the spaces below. Facebook - www.face...

For this round of Book Mail I opened up Project Preservation by D. R. Holt. Make sure to check out my latest episode with D. R. Holt as we discussed his debut science fiction book Project Preservation. We had a great chat about his recently release sci-fi novel Project Preservation. I had a great time talking with D. R. about his science fiction influences, his love of sci-fi, and where his ideas...

For this Book Review, I have finished up The Silverblood Promise by James Logan. I loved this book and this video review is a non-spoiler discussion of what I enjoyed and what I am looking forward to in book 2. Make sure to check out my interview with James from this past week and please make sure to check out his book The Silverblood Promise! Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe! Season 4,...

For this episode of Season 4, I had the express pleasure of interviewing debut science fiction author D. R. Holt. We had a great chat about his recently release sci-fi novel Project Preservation. I had a great time talking with D. R. about his science fiction influences, his love of sci-fi, and where his ideas for Project Preservation came from. I was lucky enough to receive some book mail from D....

For this episode of Season 4, I had the pleasure to discuss The Silverblood Promise with James Logan. I really enjoyed this book and it was one of my Top 3 Fantasy Reads of 2024. Make sure to check out both my review later this week of The Silverblood Promise and be sure to check out my video at the end of this year for My Top 5 Fantasy Reads and My Top 10 Reads of 2024! I loved James' story about...

For this episode of Season 4, I had the pleasure of interviewing returning guest and SPFBO Finalist Adrian M. Gibson! Adrian is the co-host of the SFF Addicts Podcast and this is his debut novel Mushroom Blues. I was so happy to have the ability to catch up with him and discuss his current accomplishments with his book launch and subsequent release. It was also great to get his insight into the be...

Book Review: Wraith Knight by C. T. Phipps I really enjoyed this fantasy book by C. T. I really loved the cover and then immediately went to the blurb. After I bought it, I read chapter one and then both the next two as well. Please watch my review of C. T. Phipps' Wraith Knight and don't forget to check out his other book and social links in the description below! Please don't forget to subscribe...

For episode 4 of Season 4 I had the pleasure to interview military science fiction author J. R. Wise! I had the honor of being J. R.'s first podcast interview and he dropped some great writing tips and science fiction knowledge. Please make sure to check out his first book Terra Ascending! I will be posting my review in the next several weeks so make sure to check that out as well. His book and so...

For episode 3 of Season 4, I welcomed back past guest C. T. Phipps and he updated us on all the great things he has published and done in last two years since I interviewed him last. His latest book Lords of Dragon Keep is a LitRPG with dark fantasy vibes. Make sure to check out this hilarious play on the genre and please leave a review! I am partial to his Wraith Knight books myself so please che...

For this second episode of Season 4 I had the pleasure of interviewing science fiction and fantasy author Ingrid Moon. We had a terrific chat about her books in both genres as well as her new reference books that are perfect for writers that need to look up helpful information in the writing process. Make sure to check out all of her works in the websites and social links below: WEBSITE: https://i...

For this episode of Season 4, I had the pleasure of interviewing returning guest Abby Goldsmith. She is a science fiction author and we discussed what she has been up to since her first appearance on the podcast in Season 3, Ep. 37. We discussed the last book in her Torth series and what it feels like completing a five book run in the same universe. Her last book Greater Than All is currently out...

For this last episode of Season 3 I had the pleasure of interviewing urban and contemporary fantasy author Ben Schenkman about his newest release Dueling Shoulder Angels in his series The Devil You Know. We had a great conversation about where his ideas for this series came from, how he used certain mythos in his novels, and how he crafted his story to fit his plans for pacing. Make sure to check...

For this episode I was able to interview post-apocalyptic and horror author Zachary Forbes. We had a terrific conversation about his co-authored books Three Rivers Plague and Foot in the Grave along with his own works. These books look and sound like a ton of fun and I am really excited to read and review them. Please take a look at his social and book links in the space below! Author Links: https...

For this episode I had the express pleasure to interview veteran author and master story teller R. R. Virdi. We had an absolute blast discussing his past works, how he crafts such gripping stories, and his newest release The Doors of Midnight. I am a huge fan of The First Binding and it was such a cool experience getting to pick his brain about the book while I was reading it. If you have not pick...

For this episode of Season 3 I had the pleasure of interviewing veteran science fiction and horror author Rachel Aukes! We had a blast discussing her extensive backlog of work as well as her upcoming novels. We discussed worldbuilding, writing tips, and her favorite characters that she has written. Make sure to check out her social links and her books below! Website: https://www.rachelaukes.com Fa...

For this episode of Season 3 I had the pleasure of interviewing fantasy and hardboiled detective author Sean Gregory. A new author, Sean is currently developing two new series of books: the hardboiled, modern world, mixed-genre detective series Case Files of Miles Ward, set in 1940’s Hollywood, and the multi-generational fantasy epic The God Killers. He anxiously awaits their release and shares wi...

For this episode of Season 3 I had the pleasure of interviewing our returning guest Ericka Evren! She is a science fiction author whose newest release Echoes of Destiny has recently come out. We discussed writing this second book versus her first one and what she has learned during the process. She discusses her plans for book 3 and what we can expect from her in the future. You can find all of he...

For this episode I had the pleasure of welcoming back H. L. Tinsley! Based in the UK, H. L. Tinsley is an author of Fantasy, Horror and Grimdark fiction and a regular contributor to gaming and pop culture websites and blogs. Her debut novel, We Men of Ash and Shadow, was a SPFBO7 finalist. The sequel, The Hand that Casts the Bone, was released in 2022. The third book in the series is in production...

For this episode of Season 3, I had the pleasure of interviewing author and filmmaker D. R. Schoel. We discussed his Galactic Culinary Society books which are a mix of a female Indianna Jones in Space. His main character chef hunter and adventurer Jeane Oberon who travels the galaxy searching for hidden recipes and rare ingredients so that the Culinary Society can share them with all species. Make...

For this episode of Season 3, I had the pleasure of interviewing Gregg Hale who is one of the co-creators of the world of Hada. Him and his team have taken a different approach to their campaign in getting their world out there including a four prong approach which includes the Black Velvet Fairies Podcast, their book Journey to Hada, a board game, and a really interesting NFT Activation campaign...

For this episode of Season 3 I had the pleasure to interviewing three members of the amazing crew that have brought Ren: The Girl with the Mark back together again with their second season! I was first approached by Neil Oseman about interviewing them about their project and I have to say I am very glad I did! I had the pleasure of interviewing one of the series co-creators Christopher Dane and it...

For this episode of Season 3 I had the pleasure of interviewing returning guest author Tatiana Obey! We had a great time nerding out over her newest novella Sistah Samurai. I loved this novella and if you have not picked it up don't worry, it is never too late! I absolutely fell in love with the cover and Tatiana's story and I am looking forward to seeing what she does with the world and the chara...

For this episode of Season 3 I was blessed with interviewing Angry Robot's S.T. Gibson. We discussed her new urban fantasy romance series. Evocation kicks off the Summoner’s Circle series and follows David, a psychic medium and hotshot lawyer, who must team up with his sorcerer ex-boyfriend and the ex’s witch wife to break a family curse. Forced proximity, magic lessons, and polyamory ensure, all...

For this episode of Season 3, I had the pleasure of interviewing Indie fantasy and sci-fi legend Andy Peloquin. Andy and I had a great discussion about books we are reading, their influences into our writing, and we discussed some of his favorite works. Make sure to check out his social links below and get news on his Kickstarters and his current projects! Author Social Links: https://andypeloquin...