The Halfling and the Spaceman

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...

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Check it out!  We were live at RavenCon in Glen Allen, VA.  We did two podcasts from there.  This is the first one with John Hartness and LR Gould of Falstaff Books. We talked writing, conventions, and more! References and Links: http://falstaffbooks.com/ --- Music in this episode: Fluidscape by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org...

We got the chance to talk with Janet, organizer of AtomaCon in North Charleston, SC., which is a multi-fandom convention held each spring.  She’s been in the con business for years and had a lot to talk about! References and Links: http://atomacon.org/ https://www.facebook.com/atomacon.org --- Music in this episode: Fluidscape by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 l...

We were so excited to have Jules and Nikki of Charleston’s Absent Friends cast on for a chat!  They are part of a shadow cast group based in Charleston S.C.  Find out exactly what shadowcasting is and how they came to be involved. References and Links: https://www.facebook.com/CharlestonsAbsentFriends https://www.instagram.com/charlestonsabsentfriends/ --- Music in this episode: Fluidscape by Kevi...

We were glad to talk with author CJ Hosack.  The Slayer’s Magic is her first book in The Beads of Bone series.  She’s also a wannabe dress historian and has worked with museums on historical dress recreation. References and Links: https://cjhosack.com/ --- Music in this episode: Fluidscape by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/li...

We had a great conversation with our friend David Moody!  He’s a beta-tester for RPGs, MMOs, and video games.  He’s also an accomplished miniature painter and dance instructor! References and Links: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069413186726 https://www.facebook.com/ItMtD/ --- Music in this episode: Fluidscape by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licen...

We had an interesting conversation with Casey Berger.    Casey is a writer and computational physicist, author of the Resonance Saga, a military sci-fi series. References and Links: https://www.caseybergerbooks.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: http://incompe...

We got to talk with Jason Hyndman, a voice over actor.   He’s also a film and theater actor, writer, and a local Shakespeare Company Founder! --- 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/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100393 Artist: http://in...

Today we have a different type of show today.  We’ve been talking with Benaisha Doctor and Ivet Pruner, founders of Happiness Productions.  They talked talk with us about their LLC and their project “Just Two Questions. It’ll leave you asking, what makes you happy? References and Links: https://www.youtube.com/@JustTwoQuestions https://just2questions.org/ https://www.instagram.com/Just. Two. Quest...

We've been talking with Richard Siebigertroth and Cynthia Hardesty of Luna-C Productions. They are part of a comedy troupe that writes and performs live vaudeville style, sci-fi based sketch comedy.  They're also in to other fan activities such as  Old Dominion Daleks!   This was a fun conversation!  References and Links: https://www.facebook.com/OldDominionDaleks/ https://www.comedyoflu...

Janet and Roger talk about connecting with other fans through common interests. References and Links: https://halflingandspaceman.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: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100393 Artist: http://incompetec...

Lou Kemp, Author We had a chance to talk with author Lou Kemp.  Her earlier works were in horror and suspense, but later works including The Celwyn Series are more magical realism, mystery, and adventure References and Links: https://loukemp.com/ --- Music in this episode: Fluidscape by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses...

William Tracy, Author and Publisher William Tracy is self-proclaimed creator of strange worlds and interesting people.  He's also the mind behind Space Wizard Science Fantasy.  William talks to us about his fiction and the works that he publishes.  If you're looking to break out of the typical fantasy fare that borrows way too much from Tolkien and a popular TTRPG, check him out! Referen...

Fraser Sherman, Author We had a great time reconnecting with author Fraser Sherman.  He’s written works such as “Questionable Minds “, “Sex for Dinner, and Death for Breakfast”, which is a look at James Bond on screen, and “19 Infinity” which is a collection of short fantasy stories set in the 1940s.  He’s written these and so much more. References and Links: https://frasersherman.com/ --- Music i...

Greg Porter,  Game Designer and Publisher We had a great time talking with Greg Porter. Greg is the founder of Blacksburg Tactical Research Center or BTRC, which is a game publishing company that may be best known for the game Macho Women with Guns. References and Links: https://www.btrc.net/ ---------- Catching Up With... Howard A. Jones This week, we also had author Howard Andrew Jones on our Yo...

Today we're talking with Avery Wild, the organizer and convention chair for Ret-Con.  Ret-Con is a literary focused, speculative fiction convention serving the Raleigh-Durham Metro Area of North Carolina.   In addition to founding Ret-Con, Avery is an alumni of Illogicon, and has also worked at the Katsucon anime convention in National Harbor, MD.     Avery talks to us about his love for thin...

A Conversation With... Josh Burkey, Podcaster and Mental Health Advocate Today we are very excited to be talking to Josh Burkey, of the multi-media non-profit Victims and Villains.   Josh talks about the non-profit, how fandom can help with issues surrounding mental health,  and the two podcasts he hosts for their podcast network. References and Links: https://linktr.ee/VictimsandVillains https://...

A Conversation With Author Joel Flanagan-Grannemann We've been talking to Joel Flannigan-Granneman.  He’s written several fantasy books and stories, including the recently released Fairy Court in Exile, which is the third book in the Servants of the Moon and Sun series. References and Links: ---- Catching Up With Author Wole Talabi We've been catching up with Nebula Award nominee Wole Ta...

HP Holo, author of the Monster Punk Horizon series of books wishes you a happy new year on behalf of herself, the characters of the Monster Punk Horizon  series, and Us! Join us in 2024 for great new conversations with creators, makers, and fans and continue with us on our journey to meet every fan who has become a creator, and share the joy of the things that inspire them to create! Happy New Yea...

JaBarr Lasley, Director and Producer of Cosplay You Way: In Color!  wishes you happy holidays and invites you to return for new episodes of The Halfling and the Spaceman in January of 2024.

We have been thrilled to have Brittany Rose and Jonathan Bartholomew of the "Strange Stories with the Seeker and the Skeptic" talk to us about their podcast.  Safe to say, their fandom is "weirdness." References and Links: https://www.seekerandskepticpodcast.com/ https://linktr.ee/seekerandskeptic https://www.youtube.com/@seekerandskeptic Also Featuring: Catching Up With O Hai...

Creator of the comic "Project Azu'k'kar."  In addition he's a gaming enthusiast and professional photographer! References: https://www.facebook.com/azukkarofficial/ https://www.instagram.com/azukkarofficial/ https://twitter.com/azukkarofficial/ Also Featuring: Catching Up With Bobby Nash

The Halfling and the Spaceman take a break from their regular format to spend some time discussing conventions and how conventions relate to the greater fandom community.

Today we're excited to have Monalisa Foster talking with us today.  At a young age, she taught herself English by translating Heinlein juvenile novels. Fast forward to a time when she self published the Ravages of Honor series, wrote several published short stories, and more. Welcome, Monalisa! References and Links: https://monalisafoster.com/ https://monalisafoster.com/signup/hsm/ ---- new s...