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Fantasy Author Todd Fahnestock talks about his writing process. How he was able to be published by TSR. How he is working with other authors to create an epic series. How he has developed the skill to have a fast paced, page turner book. The success he has had with marketing and being at conventions and he gives some great tips to being a successful author. You can find him at www.toddfahnestock.c...

Fantasy author Tim Akers talks about the struggle to becoming a full time author. He shares how he got an agent, selling books to publishers, his daily habits and some authors who have influenced him. You can visit him at www.timakers.net.

Best selling and award winning author Larry Correia shares where the ideas for his books come from, the processes he uses to create his books, the challenges and joys of working with other authors and his love of TTRPG and shares some of his favorites. His website is www.monsterhunternation.com.

Game designer Carl Rossi talks about the ups and downs of designing a TTRPG, Terah. He talks about how he began playing RPG's at a young age, the passion he has for the games he plays and past campaigns we enjoyed. You can find him at www.realrpgames.com

Author and writing teacher Wulf Moon talks about the struggles and triumphs of becoming a writer. He shares how L. Ron Hubbard's Writers of the Future contest changed his life and how he has gone on and helped others. You can find him at www.thewulfmoon.com.

Author Becca Lee Gardner shares her habits, how networking has helped her and the joy she has found at conventions. You can find her at www.beccaleeg.com

Science Fiction author of the Sun Eater series Christopher Ruocchio talks about the discipline he had in college to achieve his writing goal. His transition to becoming a full time author and how working for Baen and being published by DAW put him in a unique position. He also gives some great advice to those that want to become a writer. You can find him at www.sollanempire.com.

Dragon Award nominated author R. R. Virdi visits with us and talks about his latest book, The First Binding. He talks about how Jim Butcher helped him on his journey. The value of storytelling and learning from the past. He shares the challenges and joys of being both an indie and traditionally published author. You can find him at www.rrvirdi.com.

In this episode we talk with Morgan R. R. Haze, who is actually three people. Three siblings write under the pen name, they discuss the challenges and joys of writing together. Why they chose science fiction and what has inspired them. You can find them at www.morganrrhaze.com.

Dan Wells is an award winning author and podcaster. His books include the John Cleaver Series with the first book, I Am Not a Serial Killer being made into a movie. Other series include The Zero Chronicles, The Mirador Series and The Partials Sequence. He shares some great advice for new writers and gives insights about his success. You can find him at www.thedanwells.com.

Katie Payne talks about how Brandon Sanderson's Cosmere has influenced her art and how meeting him has provided opportunities with Dragonsteel Entertainment. You can find her at www.katiepayne.com.

Author and game designer Alan Morgan shares his journey to create a multimedia experience. He shares the ups and downs creating this experience and shares how persistence is key despite some difficulties to achieve his goals. He shares some valuable insight for those that have worked long and hard on a project. He published his first book Children of Arla earlier this year. You can find him at www...

Fantasy author, artist, and YouTuber Brian Lee Durfee visits with us in the latest episode of the TROI podcast. He shares how a simple question from NBA legend John Stockton started him on his authors journey. He shares how he worked with Magic: The Gathering, how met some of his favorite authors and artists and some of the secrets to his success. His series The Five Warrior Angels trilogy is near...

Fantasy and Science Fiction author Matthew O. Duncan talks about his two series and gives great advice on becoming a full time author. You can find him at www.matthewoduncanbooks.com. The audio isn't the best in this episode but Matthew give some great tips so don't let the quality hold you back.

In this episode artist David Lee Conley talks about his process in creating unique travel posters. He shares great tips for anyone wanting to get good at anything. You can find him at www.free-dlc.com.

Fantasy author Tabatha Shipley talks about how she has kept an idea notebook since she was a little girl. How she uses those ideas, how she uses social media to find her writing group, editor, and beta readers. She also shares some of her favorite authors. You can find her at www.tabathashipleybooks.com.

Jake from J Caleb Design visit with us about how he go into cover designs. He shares how consistency has been key in his business and he give great tips on being successful. You can find him at www.jcalebdesign.com.

In this episode fantasy author J.A. Andrews shares how she started writing chapters to send to her husband while her was away to try to entertain and annoy him. She shares how she started her indie author journey and gives great advice to those people who want to begin. You can find her at www.jaandrews.com.

Frank Morin visits with us and shares how his novel Face Takers came to him in a dream. He shares the ups and downs of being an indie author and some tips and tricks on having success at conventions. He talks about dictating his novels and shares information on conferences that have helped him become a better writer. You can find him at www.frankmorin.com.

We visit with artist Brandi York in this episode. She shares how Disney inspired her to draw as a teen and how Disney later employed her to do portraits. She also shares how the job at Disney was just as valuable to her than going to college. She shares some great advice on making a living as an artist and why she choose art nouveau. You can find her at www.brandiyork.com.

To whet your appetite for Amazon's The Rings of Power we talked with Tolkien illustrator Kip Rasmussen. He shares how he was lucky enough to have the same art teacher through middle and high school who exposed him to a variety of mediums. The influence Tolkien's work has had on him and how the three "Frank's" have influenced him. He also shares some great advice if you want to be an artist or auth...

We had the chance to visit with fantasy author and cancer survivor Ryan Patrick Olson talk about his book the Carnival of Heaven. He shares how he was able to battle cancer and how it inspired him to write his book. You can find him at www.ryanpatrickolson.com.

Debut fantasy author Dito Abbott visits with us and shares how a three and a half year project to create a music video for his band Too Many Drummers helped in developing the persistence he needed to complete his book, Debunked. He talks about over delivering and the importance creating a professional presence and how to stay balanced. You can find him at www.ditoabbott.com.

In this weeks episode we visit with urban fantasy author Jenn Windrow. Her Alexis Black series has one of the most interesting sources of inspiration. Jenn shares how she was first traditionally published then go her rights back and became a self published author. She shares some great tips and tricks you wont want to miss. Visit her at www.jennwindrow.com.

In this episode we talk with Joseph "DJ Dimension" Mercado about how he added comic creator to his impressive resume. He shares how his background as a DJ influenced the comic and what he does to help the youth in his area. He gives great advice for anyone wanting to begin any creative endeavor and we both talk about our love of professional wrestling. You can find him at www.ndmdigital.com.