The Halfling and the Spaceman

Today we're talking with Robert C. Murray, poet and author.  Robert is the author of the Titan Run Trilogy, which he describes as "Forward-Looking Science Fiction with an Old-School feel."   In addition, Robert is also a podcaster and musician!  References and Links: https://titanruntrilogy.space/index.html https://www.lefthandrob.net/ https://www.threads.net/@LeftHandRob Music in t...

We were honored to talk with Donna Glee Williams, the winner of Manly Wade Wellman award.  She is a poet and writer of literary fantasy and science fiction, Including ”The Night Fields”, “Dreamers”, and “The Braided Path”. References and Links: https://www.donnagleewilliams.com/ https://ncsff.org/awards/wellman/ Music in this episode: Fluidscape by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Common...

We’re excited to have talked with an RPG enthusiast who has been developing the world of Orthane for 30 years, Dave Hadden!  Orthane Productions is about to launch its Kickstarter to release the setting and campaign materials.  References and Links: https://keshanar.com/ Music in this episode: Fluidscape by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativ...

We had AZ Rozillis with us.  She’s a literal rocket scientist, and fantasy/sci author, whose first novel is now out. References and Links: https://www.spacewizardsciencefantasy.com/author/a.z.-rozkillis Music in this episode: Fluidscape by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/ro...

We got to have Alex Kingsley with us!   Alex is a writer, comedian, and game designer. They are also a co-founder of Strong Branch Productions.  Fun conversation! References and Links: https:/alexjkingsley.org https://alexyquest.itch.io/ https://strongbranchproductions.com https://www.spacewizardsciencefantasy.com/book/empress-of-dust Music in this episode: Fluidscape by Kevin MacLeod is licensed...

We had a great time talking with Sci/Fi Fantasy author and woodworker, Ben Meeks.  The Keeper Chronicles is his first series.  It’s an urban fantasy series about a were otter! References and Links: https://www.chiselandquill.com/ --- Music in this episode: Fluidscape by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source:...

We were excited to talk with Bob McGough.  Bob is an author, podcaster, and indie tabletop game.  He is best known as the author of his ‘Rural’ Urban Fantasy series, the Jubal County Saga. He’s also, in his own words…a hot mess!  This was a lot of fun References and Links: https://talesbybob.com/ https://beardedbardinkworks.com/

We had a chat with Priya Sridhar, a  fantasy/science fiction author who’s written several books and short stories, including her Powered series.  Among other topics, she talks about how her cultural heritage as an Indian-American has worked its way into her writing References and Links: https://www.priyajsridhar.com/ https://bsky.app/profile/priyajsridhar.bsky.social

We had a great time talking with author Lisa Hodorovych.  She mainly writes suspense/thriller type stories with romance and comedy mixed in.  She also has her own small publication production company, Quoth the Writer. --- Music in this episode: Fluidscape by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://inco...

Today we talk with Nikole McDonald-Jones.  Spooni, as the art world knows her, is ½ Rocket Scientist, ½ Graphic Designer & ½ Illustrator.  We had to find out what that’s all about!  References and Links: https://studionini.carrd.co/ --- Music in this episode: Fluidscape by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ S...

We were excited to talk with author J. Alexander Cohen.  He is a novelist, and writer of cozy and cozy-adjacent gay fantasy novels.  His latest book Talio’s Codex is out now, published by Space Wizard Science Fantasy.  References and Links: https://www.jalexandercohen.com/ https://www.spacewizardsciencefantasy.com/book/talio's-codex --- Music in this episode: Fluidscape by Kevin MacLeod is li...

It was great fun getting to talk with one of the guests of honor at ConGregate…Sherrilyn Keyon!  She’s a NY bestselling, probably best known for her Dark Hunter series universe.  Check it out, and later you can check out the YouTube video!  --- Music in this episode: Fluidscape by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4....

Today we meet Roosevelt Pitt of Amara Entertainment.   Amara Entertainment produces and distributes ethic superhero comics to fill the void left by a lack of positive African American heroes in the mainstream marketplace.    He's also written children's books, graphic novels, and movie scripts. References and Links: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/purge-revisited-3oth-anniversary#/ ht...

Today we're talking with Yamil Camacho.  He is the co-lead for the Gongfarmer's Almanac, a community fanzine for all things related to Goodman Games Dungeon Crawl Classics RPG and a contributing editor for Orthane Productions. References and Links: https://joseyamil.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jyamilwrites/ --- Music in this episode: Fluidscape by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Cre...

Fun conversation with Bill Blume.  His latest book West of the Apocalypse is available from Time Killer Publishers.  He’s written other sci/fi and fantasy books and short stories including one titled The Big Sneeze, which is a comic police procedural with dragons. References and Links: https://www.billblume.net/ https://www.instagram.com/billblume/ https://www.threads.net/@billblume --- Music in t...

Meet Wendy S. Delmater the editor of the acclaimed science fiction magazine "Abyss and Apex."  She's a professional editor of science fiction and fantasy novels and short stores, she's also authored her own short fiction and poetry as well as non-fiction works such as "Confessions of a Female Safety Engineer". References and Links: https://wendysdelmater.net/ https://...

Meet David and Lydia Sherrer!  David Sherrer is Marketing Director and Lead Game Designer of Chenoweth Press. Chenoweth Press LLC is an independent publisher of books and games written by Lydia and David Sherrer. Its products include award-winning and best-selling novels as well as popular indie game Cat Magic:  Lydia is the Award-winning and USA Today-bestselling author of snark-filled urban fant...

Meet Rob Howell, best-selling creator of the Shijuren fantasy setting and an author in the Four Horsemen Universe. He writes primarily high fantasy, space opera, military science fiction, and alternate history, usually with mystery mixed into it all. References and Links: https://robhowell.org/blog/ https://firehallsagas.com/tiki-index.php https://www.facebook.com/rhodri2112 https://x.com/rhodri21...

Meet author Chris Clouser.  He's written sixteen books and one play, all covering fantasy, science-fiction, mystery, and sports history while contributing to several compilations, along with multiple articles in national publications!  How did he get from writing about sports to writing fantasy, sci-fi, and mysteries?  References and Links: https://clouserwritesbooks.wordpress.com/ https://ww...

Meet Terreal Brown of Weavers Circle.  Straight from their website "Imagine a world where everyone feels like they belong because communities encourage social connection by playing with stories."  What an awesome concept! References and Links: https://www.weaverscircle.com/ --- Music in this episode: Fluidscape by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license...

Meet Jo author Jo Boone! She’s written a series of space opera books called The Combined Service series, which is currently a trilogy. She’s also written short fiction which appears in Weird Tales References and Links: https://joboone.com/ https://www.facebook.com/JoBooneAuthor https://jobooneauthor.substack.com/?utm_source=discover_search --- Music in this episode: Fluidscape by Kevin MacLeod is...

We had a great conversation with Cheralyn Lambeth!  She’s a freelance professional in multiple aspects of the entertainment industries, including film, television, prop making, writing, and theater.  She does it all! References and Links: https://www.cheralynlambeth.com/ https://www.facebook.com/cheralyn.lambeth/ https://www.instagram.com/cherlambeth/ https://www.instagram.com/cheralyndustries/ --...

Today we're talking with author Brian Biswas.   Brian writes in the "magical realism" stye, and has written over 60 short stories.  In addition, he has one published novel, The Astronomer , as well as a second, soon to be published novel, Floating on Air.   He is listed in the International Writer's and Author's Who's Who, Marquis Who's Who,  and the Internet Spe...

Richard Dansky has been instrumental in both the video game and tabletop RPG industries and has published eight novels as well as short story collections. Known for his work on Wraith: The Oblivion second edition as well as his most recent short story collection Meeting in the Devil's House. References and Links: https://richarddansky.com/ --- Music in this episode: Fluidscape by Kevin MacLeo...

This week we have the pleasure of presenting a live recording of our interview with horror author, Grady Hendrix which we recorded on May 4th, 2024 at Atomacon in North Charleston, South Carolina (USA).  Grady is the author of books such as The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires, The Final Girl Support Group , and  How to Sell a Haunted House.    We talk about writing, fandom, and...