Through A Glass Darkly

What are Putin's plans in Ukraine? Should the US organize a grain  escort mission in the Black Sea to avert a humanitarian crisis in the fall? What are the implications of challenging the Russian blockade? Will the US's EU allies waver over sanctions in the fall once energy prices spike again from cold weather? How can Putin still win in Ukraine? Find out as Sean Patrick Hazlett meets agai...

What are the US's strategic options regarding the Russian-Ukraine War? What tactics can Ukraine use to fight the better equipped Russian invaders? Find out as Sean Patrick Hazlett meets for a second series of episodes with Dr. Sean McFate. You can also watch the episode here . Links Website Note:  As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Books The New Rules for War Biography Dr...

Where are Russia's mercenaries in Ukraine? Does Russia use mercenaries to commit war crimesr? Why haven't we seen Syrian mercenaries yet in Ukraine? What should we expect to see from mercenaries over the next few months in Ukraine? Why hasn't the US tried to hire organizations like the Wagner group away from Russia? Find out as Sean Patrick Hazlett has a another series of episodes with...

What's Putin's next move? Will he continue on the current path or will he start rubbling cities? Find out as Sean Patrick Hazlett meets for a second series of episodes with Dr. Sean McFate. You can also watch the episode here . Links Website Note:  As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Books The New Rules for War Biography Dr. Sean McFate is a foreign policy expert, auth...

How should science fiction and fantasy authors approach Baen Books if they have a novel to sell? What actions can they take to maximize their chances? Who are the key decision-makers? What key mistakes should a prospective author avoid? Has anyone ever submitted a manuscript in crayon? What is Dave's process for writing a novel? Find out as Sean Patrick Hazlett meets again with Dragon award-wi...

How did D.J. Butler get into the writing racket? What steps do you need to take to become a full-time writer? How might the Giant of Kandahar be related to the Si-Te-Cah? Why is J.R.R. Tolkien fantasy superior to that of Robert Jordan and George R.R. Martin's? How is Gollum a Christ figure? What dark secrets does he have on The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People author, Stephen Covey? Find ou...

What will the consequences be of a Russian invasion of Ukraine? What's Russia's political end game? What should the US be doing now? Join Sean Patrick Hazlett as he continues his discussion with his twelfth guest, Nebula award-winning science fiction and fantasy author, Eric James Stone. You can also watch the episode here . Links Website Twitter Note:  As an Amazon Associate I earn from q...

How did Eric James Stone get started as a writer? Who are his writing influences? Why? Find out as Sean Patrick Hazlett meets with his twelfth guest, Nebula award-winning science fiction and fantasy author, Eric James Stone. You can also watch the episode here . Links Website Twitter Note:  As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Books Novels Unforgettable Heir of the Line Collect...

What will the consequences be of a Russian invasion of Ukraine? What will its ripple effect be? What is Putin's strategy and end game? What's China's angle? Join Sean Patrick Hazlett as he continues his discussion with Bram Stoker award-winning horror and crime/noir author, Laird Barron. Note: Laird Barron photo by Jessica M. You can also watch the episode here . Links Website Twitter...

Join us as we discuss uncanny and inexplicable happenings in Laird Barron's life from strange, harassing entities (or animals) in the Alaskan wilderness to odd feelings of being hunted by malevolent forces (or people). We also discuss the Dark Watchers of Big Sur and UFOs over Mid-Western cities just prior to the Iraq War, and many other inexplicable phenomena, natural or otherwise. Join Sean...

How did Laird's spartan upbringing in Alaska influence his writing? What themes appear most often in his stories? Who are his writing influences? Why? Find out as Sean Patrick Hazlett meets with his eleventh guest, Bram Stoker award-winning horror and crime/noir author, Laird Barron. Note: Laird Barron photo by Jessica M. You can also watch the episode here . Links Website Twitter Note:  As an...

What secrets remain in the Old Leech Mythos? How does that universe tie in with other Laird Barron universes? How do they tie into the Lovecraftian Mythos? What future surprises does Laird have for his fans? Find out as Sean Patrick Hazlett continues his discussion with Bram Stoker award-winning horror and crime/noir author, Laird Barron. Note: Laird Barron photo by Jessica M. You can also watch t...

Did Trudeau really freeze people's bank accounts? Why? Has Trudeau gone off the rails? Will there be a run on Canadian banks? Find out as Sean Patrick Hazlett continues his discussion with his tenth guest, award-winning science fiction author, blade smith, and gunsmith, Michael Z. Williamson. You can also watch the episode here . Links Website Facebook Note:  As an Amazon Associate I earn from...

How did Michael Z. Williamson get his start in writing? Who are his writing influences? Why? Which book should you start to get into the Freehold series? Find out as Sean Patrick Hazlett meets with his tenth guest, award-winning science fiction author, blade smith, and gunsmith, Michael Z. Williamson. You can also watch the episode here . Links Website Facebook Note:  As an Amazon Associate I earn...

Will Russia invade Ukraine? If they do, when will they do it? How will they attack Ukraine? How will Russia use its tactical ballistic missiles in the conflict? What about Spetsnaz? What is Putin's strategy and end game? What's China's angle? Find out as Sean Patrick Hazlett continues his discussion with his ninth guest, Bram Stoker award-winning author, John Langan. You can also watch...

Did the CIA really do a remote viewing of ancient Mars? What did they find there? Find out as Sean Patrick Hazlett continues his discussion with his ninth guest, Bram Stoker award-winning author, John Langan. You can also watch the episode here . Links Website Twitter Facebook Instagram Note:  As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Books House of Windows The Fisherman   Sefira an...

How did John Langan get his start in writing? Who are John's writing influences? Why? What are common themes in John's work? What authors does John recommend? Find out as Sean Patrick Hazlett meets with his ninth guest, Bram Stoker award-winning author, John Langan. You can also watch the episode here . Links Website Twitter   Facebook Instagram Note:  As an Amazon Associate I earn from qu...

What are the six steps that can make one successful in writing and life? How did Steven Barnes preserve to succeed in writing, Hollywood, the martial arts, and life? Who are Steven's writing influences? Why? Find out as Sean Patrick Hazlett meets with his eighth guest, author and martial arts grand master, Steven Barnes. You can also watch the episode here . Links Lifewriting Podcast Lifewriti...

How can you break into Hollywood? What are some of the barriers to breaking in? How did Steven Barnes overcome them? Find out as Sean Patrick Hazlett continues his discussion with his eighth guest, author, screenwriter, and martial arts grand master, Steven Barnes. You can also watch the episode here . Links Lifewriting Podcast Lifewriting Premium Lifewriting Mailing List YouTube Channel Biography...

How can you break into and consistently sell to the top science fiction, fantasy, and horror markets such as The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction and Analog Science Fiction and Fact? What themes does Brian tend to write about? Find out as Sean Patrick Hazlett meets with his seventh guest, author, Brian Trent. You can also watch the episode here . Links Website Note:  As an Amazon Associate...

Did the US have psychic spies during the Cold War? Did the Soviets? Did the Soviets use Black Magic against the United States? What were these programs and why did they exist? What is remote viewing? Find out as Sean Patrick Hazlett meets with his sixth guest, author and former CIA weapons analyst, Dr. T.C. McCarthy. You can also watch the episode here . Links Website Twitter Note:  As an Amazon A...

What did Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) officers learn from their detailed investigation of Skinwalker Ranch? What strange phenomena did they find there? What is the hitchhiker effect? Find out as Sean Patrick Hazlett continues his discussion with his sixth guest, author and former CIA weapons analyst, Dr. T.C. McCarthy. You can also watch the episode here . Links Website Twitter Note:  As an A...

Will Russia invade Ukraine? If they do, when will they do it? How will they attack Ukraine? Will either side use chemical weapons? How will Russia use its tactical ballistic missiles in the conflict? What is Putin's strategy and end game? Find out as Sean Patrick Hazlett meets with his sixth guest, author and former CIA weapons analyst, Dr. T.C. McCarthy.    You can also watch the episode here...

How to Use pop.in as an Author: What is pop.in? How does it work? Why should a writer use it to build an audience? Find out as Sean Patrick Hazlett continues his discussion with his fifth guest, pop.in CEO, Alex Kruglov. You can also watch the episode here . Links Website Twitter LinkedIn Biography Alex Kruglov is the co-founder and CEO of pop.in, a venture-backed iOS and Android app that helps pe...

How has Ukraine changed since Alex left the country in 1991 as a young boy? What was it like to live in Kiev in 1986, downwind from the Chernobyl nuclear disaster? Is there still hope for Ukraine? Find out as Sean Patrick Hazlett continues his discussion with his fifth guest, pop.in's CEO, Alex Kruglov. You can also watch the episode here . Links Website Twitter LinkedIn Biography Alex Kruglov...