The Fantasy and Sci-fi Fanatic's Podcast

For this episode of Season 3, I interviewed my friend JCM Berne for the second time. We had an awesome chat about the ongoing adventures of his Hybrid Helix series, his future plans, and his newest book Partial Function. Make sure to check out his newest Hybrid Helix book Shadow of Hyperion in the links below! https://jcmberne.com/ https://www.amazon.com/stores/JCM-Berne/author/B08HLDYHJ6?ref=ap_r...

For this episode of Season 3, I interviewed epic fantasy author Michael Gisman. We had a terrific discussion about his worldbuilding, how he uses myths in his style of fantasy, and books that have inspired him to write. Make sure to check out his books and socials here in the description link! https://michaelgismanauthor.com/ https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B099X7L84Y/about https://www.amazon...

For this episode of Season 3 I was able to interview two members of the Anatomy of Fear Anthology crew H. L. Tinsley and B. A. Bellec! We discussed their anthology's unique ideas, how they put together such a great book with so many players, and their plans for the future. If you are interested in writing in an anthology or leading an anthology team, I would highly recommend this episode! Please m...

For this episode of Season 3, I was able to interview co-authors of Phazed World: A New Beginning. I was able to interview Anat Eliraz and Allen Cheesman on the writing and research for their newest collaboration, speak to them about their co-authoring process, and their individual writing styles and how they blend them together in their newest release coming out May 2024! Make sure to click on th...

For this episode of Season 3 I had a returning guest from Season 1, H. M. Long! We discussed the very book Dark Water Daughter that she alluded to in our first interview! It is always cool for me to see authors talk about an idea or a book they want to write in one season and then see it come into fruition later on! Check out her socials in the links below and make sure to check out her series The...

For this episode of Season 3 I interviewed fantasy author G.M. White. We spoke about his series, his newest prequel novella, and his plans for the future of his characters and his world. Make sure to check out his social links below. https://gmwhite.co.uk/ https://www.amazon.com/stores/G.M.-White/author/B07VJ351X2?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=...

For this episode of Season 3, I interviewed fantasy author Steven A. Guglich. We had a terrific discussion about his writing style, his book Piercing the Vell, and his worldbuilding and how to advertise it. Make sure to check out his social and book links in the description below! https://stevenguglich.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Piercing-Veil-Book-One-Saga-ebook/dp/B0BRVHSLF1 https://www.facebook...

For this episode of Season 3, I interviewed urban fantasy and sci-fi author Steve McHugh for the second time. Our first episode was way back in the beginnings of our first season. This time around we discussed his plans for future novels such as his newest sci-fi release Atoned! Please make sure to check out the social links for Steve below so you can buy your copy today! https://www.amazon.com/st...

For this episode of Season 3 I was able to interview 16 year old fantasy author Dylan Brennan! He started writing his first fantasy novel Noble Betrayed during the pandemic and we discussed what his writing journey has been like so far. We had a terrific talk about his writing style, his worldbuilding, and how he puts such a great story together. Please make sure to check out his book and social l...

We are back for Season 3! For the fifth episode I have interviewed sword and sorcery fantasy author Michael Michel. We had a great interview about his gripping characters, his use of magic in his world and writing, and his plans for future novels set in this world. Please check out his social links below: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Michael-Michel/author/B0BRL4W8M8?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rd...

We are back for Season 3! For the fourth episode I have interviewed dark humorous fantasy author Sadir Samir. We had a great interview about his worldbuilding, how he uses humor within his novels, and his plans for more books set in this universe of The Crew. Please check out his social links below: https://www.sadirsamir.com/ https://www.amazon.com/stores/Sadir-S.-Samir/author/B0BG32XCZB?ref=ap_r...

We are back for Season 3! For the third episode I have interviewed dark fantasy, sci-fi, and urban fantasy author Clayton Snyder. We had a great interview about his style of writing, how he came up with his mash up of urban fantasy and sci-fi novel Black Thorne, and writing such interesting stories and characters. Please check out his social links below: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Clayton-Snyde...

For this episode of Season 3 I was able to interview Denver-based speculative fiction author David Boop about his new Kickstarter with Kevin J. Anderson. We discussed their new comic book TRAVAILIANT RISING. Here is the excerpt of the project from the Kickstarter site: The Garenthians, giant space kaiju, attacked without mercy, leaving Earth’s population and its cities ravaged. Finally, mammoth me...

We are back for Season 3! For this first episode I have interviewed award winning epic fantasy author Sienna Frost. We had a terrific conversation about her writing processes, her start in fan fiction, how to make your worldbuilding a reality, and using your own personal experiences in your writing. Please check out her social links below: http://siennafrost.com/the-books/ Twitter: @siennafrst Ins...

For this last episode of season 2, I interviewed urban fantasy and horror author Amy Braun. We had a great conversation about her works, her writing style, and how she world builds in her own unique ways. Make sure to check out her social links below! Don't forget to subscribe, share, and tell your friends about our podcast! https://www.amazon.com/stores/Amy-Braun/author/B00MU4BBYS?ref=ap_rdr&...

For this episode of season 2, I interviewed fantasy author Lucy McLaren! We discussed Lucy is the author of the young adult fantasy series The Commune's Curse. We discussed her first book in the series: Awakening. Make sure you check out her social links below, it has one of my favorite covers within the last several years. You can find her book and her socials in the links below! As always, pleas...

For this episode of season 2 I interviewed grimdark fantasy author Joshua Scott Edwards. We discussed his book An Ocean of Others and how he came up with his unique fantasy worldbuilding ideas and how he writes characters that will be make you cheer them on and cry when they die. Make sure to check out his social links below and as always please like, subscribe, and tell your friends! https://josh...

For this episode of season 2 I had the pleasure of interviewing science fiction author Patrice Fitzgerald. Patrice comes with a ton of experience and I had such a great time interviewing her about the genre of science fiction. Please check out her social links below! As always please like, share, subscribe, and check out our new donations button! http://patricefitzgerald.com/ https://www.amazon.co...

For this episode of season 2 I got to interview science fiction author Ericka Evren! We had an amazing talk about her book Mission of the Ro' arck, her take on building awesome science fiction technology, her views on worldbuilding, and how she creates characters the reader will care about. Make sure to check out her links below and as always please share, like, review, and subscribe! https://www....

For this episode of season 2 I interviewed Susana Imaginario and we discussed her unique blending of mythology and fantasy in her Timelessness books. We had a great talk about blending mythological elements into fantasy writing and how to seamlessly blend mythological elements and characters into a unique setting that creates interest for the reader. Make sure to check out Susana's social links be...

For this episode of season 2 I had the pleasure of speaking to fantasy author Tatiana Obey! I found her via Twitter and instantly loved her book covers, her blurbs, and her way of advertising. I hope that you all check out her books and her socials below! https://www.tatianaobey.com/ https://www.amazon.com/stores/Tatiana-Obey/author/B09RTMG6P8?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=t...

For this episode of season 2 I interviewed Silent Kingdom and Cursed Empire Series Rachel L. Schade! We had an amazing chat about her writing style, how she uses her Tiktok to extend her reach, and how she writes meaningful characters that readers will care about. Make sure to check out her book and social links below! https://rachelschadeauthor.com/books/ https://www.amazon.com/stores/Rachel-L.-S...

For this episode I interviewed historical adventure author Rumi Palsha! His book Nachovy 1918 is an Indiana Jones type novel with a unique story line and adventure that will set you on the adventure of a lifetime! Make sure to check out his links below! https://www.amazon.com/stores/Rumi-Palsha/author/B09W2N8Z2V?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=tr...

For this episode I had the pleasure of interviewing dystopian and science fiction author Herman Steuernagel. We talked about his. past works as well as his new dystopian science fiction adventure novel Eclipse! Make sure to check out his book links below! https://www.hermansteuernagel.com/ https://www.amazon.com/stores/Herman-Steuernagel/author/B08H4ZZH8J?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDram...

For this episode of season 2 I interviewed UK author Jack Slocombe who writs occult fantasy and sci-fi! We had an amazing chat about his very interesting book The God Song. This book sounded so fantastic when Jack and I discussed it I went and bought it right after our interview! Make sure to check it out in the links below! https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jack-Slocombe/author/B09NMBCHMF?ref=ap_rdr&...