The Fantasy and Sci-fi Fanatic's Podcast

For this episode I had the pleasure of interviewing Forgotten Realms legend Richard Lee Byers. Richard is currently writing for Aconyte Books about Marvel's Heimdall. You can find Richard's novels Rebels of Vanaheim and the Head of Mimir along with Richard's past novels here: https://www.amazon.com/Richard-Lee-Byers/e/B001HPY8NM%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_shareRichard's other social media sites are:https://www.facebook.com/rleebyershttps://twitter.com/rleebyersFeel free to send us any comments or questions for Richard to our email [email protected] and we will pass them along to him.

Here is our first interview with Young Adult Fantasy author Michael Webb. Michael just released Rise of the Shadow Book 2 of the Shadow Knights Trilogy. Here we discuss the differences in writing different drafts for each book in a trilogy, new release advertising and schedules, and how to find your audience. Don't forget to check out Michael's socials and author profile:https://www.amazon.com/Michael-Webb/e/B091CYX2MD/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1https://www.amazon.com/Last-Shadow-Knight-Knights-Trilogy/dp/1737578808/ref=pd_lpo_1?pd_rd_i=1737578808&psc=1https://www.amazon.com/Rise-Shadow-Michael-Webb/dp/1737578816www.michaelwebbnovels.comInstagram - @michaelwebbnovelsFacebook - @michaelwebbnovels

Here we talk to author C.M. Quinn about her new novel The Girl of Ash and Snow! We talk novel releases, writing a trilogy, and finding a good cover for your novel. Make sure to check out her novel on December 14th! Don't forget to check out these links to find C.M. Quinn on her social media sites!https://cmquinnauthor.com/https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-... https://www.wattpad.com/story/2182431...https://www.amazon.co.uk/Girl-Ash-Sno...https://twitter.com/CM_Quinn21

This is our first interview with the amazing Jennifer Swift! Jennifer has two great science fiction books that we were excited to share with you along with her writing journey and her own writing tips! Please make sure to check out her socials below and of course check out her books. If you have any questions or comments you want us to forward to her please email us at [email protected]!-https://fantasy-hive.co.uk/2020/08/women-in-sff-author-spotlight-j-swift-the-ark/-https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22927163-the-ark-https://www.amazon.com/Ark-J-Swift-ebook/dp/B09GTYWG26-https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Ark-Audiobook/B08C342DSC

Here is our first interview with fantasy and science fiction author S. Evan Townsend. We had the pleasure to speak to Evan about his take on research, making stories authentic, and expanding on good writing ideas. If you want to reach Evan and find his books use the links below: Website:sevantownsend.comFacebook: facebook.com/sevantownsendTwitter: twitter.com/sevantownsendInstagram: Instagram.com/sevantownsendThe link for Smugglers of Mars: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08J5HLXYX/ Hammer of Thor: https://www.amazon.com/Hammer-Thor-S-Evan-Townsend/dp/1937593045/Agent of Artifice: https://www.amazon.com/Agent-Artifice-S-Evan-Townsend/dp/1937593185/Book of Death: https://www.amazon.com/Book-Death-S-Evan-Townsend/dp/1938961269/Gods of Strife: https://www.amazon.com/Gods-Strife-S-Evan-Townsend/dp/1629891045/The Terror of Tombstone: https://www.amazon.com/Terror-Tombstone-S-Evan-Townsend/dp/1629892610/Rock Killer: https://www.amazon.com/Rock-Killer-S-Evan-Townsend/dp/1937593452/Forces: https://www.amazon.com/Forces-S-Evan-Townsend/dp/1629894532/ Treasure of the Black Hole: https://www.amazon.com/Treasure-Black-Hole-Treasures-Space/dp/1517057582/Treasure of the Pirate Planet: https://www.amazon.com/Treasure-Pirate-Planet-Treasures-Space/dp/1539099814/Treasure of the Rogue Moon: https://www.amazon.com/Treasure-Rogue-Moon-Treasures-Space/dp/1547030739/Smugglers of Mars: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08J5HLXYX/Three Species War: https://www.amazon.com/Three-Species-Chumba-Intelligence-Corps-ebook/dp/B08JZKNTWX/The Urloitian Spheres: https://www.amazon.com/Urloitian-Spheres-Chumba-Intelligence-Corps-ebook/dp/B08KTR3Q3C/

This is our first interview with Jim Wilbourne from Emergent Realms. Jim and I discuss their creation of their new press Emergent Realms, writing and building unique worlds, and what audiences are looking for in fantasy novels. If you have any comments or questions for Jim, please email me at [email protected] and I will pass them along. Please take a look at Jim's novel and his socials using the links below:https://www.jimwilbourne.com/ https://twitter.com/jimwilbourne?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthorhttps://www.emergentrealms.com/https://mobile.twitter.com/emergentrealms https://www.instagram.com/emergentrealms/?hl=en

Here is our first interview with author fantasy, science fiction, and horror author David Green. Here we talk about writing in different genres, the evolution of your writing, and researching and marketing different genres. If you have any questions or comments for David, please email me at [email protected] and I will pass them on. Below are the links where you can find David's socials and his novels: https://www.facebook.com/davidgreenwriter/https://twitter.com/davidgreenwrite https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/20835750.David_Green https://www.amazon.com/David-Green/e/B0867VRV91?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_4&qid=1637384323&sr=1-4 https://www.audible.com/author/David-Green/B0867VRV91 https://www.blackharepress.com/david-green/

This is our first interview with G.D. Penman. Here we talk about Lit RPG, the best video games that inspire our writing, and writing strategies to break into the Lit RPG market. If you have any questions or comments for G.D. please email me at [email protected] and I will pass them along. Here is where you can find G.D. online and where you can find G.D.'s books.https://www.amazon.com/G-D-Penman/e/B010MU4OA4?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_4&qid=1637382945&sr=1-4https://www.gdpenman.com/https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/14132530.G_D_Penman https://www.audible.com/author/G-D-Penman/B010MU4OA4https://fantasy-hive.co.uk/2020/05/author-spotlight-g-d-penman-dungeons-of-strata/

Here is our first interview with Thilde Holdt, author of Northern Wrath and Shackled Fates. In this interview we talk about writing historical and mythological fantasy, writing tips, and how to center your research and channel it into new ideas in fantasy. If you have any questions or comments for Thilde please email me at [email protected]. You can find Thilde and her books in the links below: https://www.thildekoldholdt.com/ https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/19986829.Thilde_Kold_Holdt https://twitter.com/koldholdt https://www.instagram.com/koldholdt/?hl=en https://www.amazon.com/Northern-Wrath-Hanged-God-Trilogy/dp/1781088195

Here is our first interview speaking with fantasy author Sean Bell. Sean has taken an age old story and written a fabulous tale about family, legends, and the truth about why characters do what they do. Please take a listen and please make sure to like, share, and subscribe to both our channel and Sean's various social media sites! Please feel free to email me any comments, questions, etc. for Sean to me at [email protected]! You can find his links below:Author - The Grandfather ChroniclesWebsite: www.thegrandfatherchronicles.comFacebook: thegrandfatherchroniclesTwitter: @SeanRBellAuthor

Here we talk to my friend Christopher G Brenning about his debut novel the Hellborn King. I read this book and it was one of my favorites in the last five years. It is an excellent grimdark tale that takes you through the lives of several points of view through the same conflict. Please make sure to subscribe, share, and follow both our channel and Christopher's Amazon profile! Feel free to email me at [email protected] if you have any comments or questions for Christopher. You can find his website and links below:https://www.christophergbrenning.com/https://www.facebook.com/christophergbrenning/https://www.amazon.in/Christopher-Brenning/e/B0928FZ9KS%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share

We had the pleasure to interview Kelly McCullough the author of the Fallen Blade series, WebMage, and Magic, Madness, and Mischief series. If you have any questions or comments for Kelly, please email me at [email protected]. You can find Kelly and his books in the links below:https://kellymccullough.com/https://www.amazon.com/Kelly-McCullough/e/B001JSFKTI%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_sharehttps://www.bookseriesinorder.com/kelly-mccullough/https://www.fantasticfiction.com/m/kelly-mccullough/

This is part 1 our 2 part interview with Mallory Kuhn. We talk Indie writing, inspiration, and the industry. Please feel free to email me at [email protected] if you have any comments or questions for Mallory. You can find her website and find her book in the links below:https://www.mjkuhn.com/https://www.simonandschuster.com/book...https://www.amazon.com/Among-Thieves-...

This is part 1 our 2 part interview with Mallory Kuhn. We talk Indie writing, inspiration, and the industry. Please feel free to email me at [email protected] if you have any comments or questions for Mallory. You can find her website and find her book in the links below:https://www.mjkuhn.com/https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Among-Thieves/M-J-Kuhn/9781982142148https://www.amazon.com/Among-Thieves-M-J-Kuhn/dp/1982142146

This is our first interview with Miles Hurt, author of Red Harvest Moon and Bane of Wolves. In this episode Miles shares with us some of his key insights on his writing process, writing great blurbs, and how to be successful in the Indie industry. If you have any comments or questions for myself or Miles, please email me at [email protected]. Feel free to send us any pictures or videos that involve fantasy, science fiction, or writing in general! Here are some links below where you can contact Miles and find his novels!: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/16490622.Miles_Hurt https://www.mileshurt.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Miles-Hurt/e/B075JFYJFY%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share

This is our first interview with Dyrk Ashton! Dyrk is the author of the Paternus series and one of the hosts of Wizards, Warriors, and Words. Here we talk about Indie, writing tips, and the origins of Paternus. Don't forget to subscribe, share, and email me any comments or questions to [email protected]. https://www.amazon.com/Dyrk-Ashton/e/B01D0QGJNC%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_sharehttps://www.goodreads.com/author/show/14929279.Dyrk_Ashtonhttps://www.paternusbooks.com/what-we-dohttps://www.bookseriesinorder.com/dyrk-ashton/

This is our first interview with Scott Oden. Scott is the author of five novels, two historical fiction (Men of Bronze and Memnon), three fantasy with a strong historical bent (The Lion of Cairo, A Gathering of Ravens, and Twilight of the Gods), and a collaborative novel (A Sea of Sorrow: A Novel of Odysseus). He is the author of the Robert E. Howard pastiche Conan novella “The Shadow of Vengeance”, serialized in issues #1-#12 of Marvel’s The Savage Sword of Conan, as well as the Conan short story “Conan Unconquered”, appearing in the video game of the same name.https://scottoden.wordpress.com/#:~:text=%E2%80%94%20Scott%20Oden%20Scott%20is%20the%20author%20of,%28A%20Sea%20of%20Sorrow%3A%20A%20Novel%20of%20Odysseus%29.https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/231755.Scott_Odenhttps://www.bookseriesinorder.com/scott-oden/https://www.amazon.com/Scott-Oden/e/B001JOVI7U/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1https://business.facebook.com/scottodenauthor/?__xts__[0]=

This is our first interview with Scott Oden. Scott is the author of five novels, two historical fiction (Men of Bronze and Memnon), three fantasy with a strong historical bent (The Lion of Cairo, A Gathering of Ravens, and Twilight of the Gods), and a collaborative novel (A Sea of Sorrow: A Novel of Odysseus). He is the author of the Robert E. Howard pastiche Conan novella “The Shadow of Vengeance”, serialized in issues #1-#12 of Marvel’s The Savage Sword of Conan, as well as the Conan short story “Conan Unconquered”, appearing in the video game of the same name. https://scottoden.wordpress.com/#:~:text=%E2%80%94%20Scott%20Oden%20Scott%20is%20the%20author%20of,%28A%20Sea%20of%20Sorrow%3A%20A%20Novel%20of%20Odysseus%29.https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/231755.Scott_Odenhttps://www.bookseriesinorder.com/scott-oden/https://www.amazon.com/Scott-Oden/e/B001JOVI7U/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1 https://business.facebook.com/scottodenauthor/?__xts__[0]=

Episode 8 we find ourselves with my friend Sean Crow! Sean has written both Valhalla Steel and Quenched in Blood which are in the Cyberpunk genre and have both been doing quite well on Amazon. Also make sure you check out his grimdark fantasy novel Godless Lands which is a testament to worldbuilding and great characters. Here are some links where you can find Sean's novels: https://lordofcrows.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Sean-Crow/e/B0899RS8G8/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_ebooks_1 https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/16255200.Sean_Crow#:~:text=Sean%20Crow%20is%20the%20author%20of%20Godless%20Lands,Steel%20%284.88%20avg%20rating%2C%2016%20ratings%2C%2010%20revie

For episode 7 we had Michael R Fletcher as our guest. Mike is one of the four host for my favorite podcast Wizards, Warriors, and Words. I really enjoyed Mike's take on Indie publishing, writing advice, and general knowledge on the craft. Please take a look at his amazing selection of books in the links below, we look forward to having him back in the near future! http://michaelrfletcher.com/ https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7035308.Michael_R_Fletcher https://www.amazon.com/Michael-R.-Fletcher/e/B0115P5QT8%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share

This is our first interview with Steve McHugh, Steve has just released his first science fiction novella Blackcoat! You can find Steve's new science fiction and his other novels in the Amazon Store link below: https://www.amazon.com/Steve-McHugh/e/B007YYWVHA%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share

This is our third in a series of three interviews with epic fantasy author Mark Timmony. Mark was excellent when it came to answering our questions about his new novel The Blood of the Spear. Check out the following links to find Mark's website and his book on the Amazon store: Here is Mark's website: https://marktimmony.com/ Amazon Store Link: https://www.amazon.com/Mark-Timmony/e... Make sure to check out the next two episodes in our series with Mark!

This is our second in a series of three interviews with epic fantasy author Mark Timmony. Mark was excellent when it came to answering our questions about his new novel The Blood of the Spear. Check out the following links to find Mark's website and his book on the Amazon store: Here is Mark's website: https://marktimmony.com/ Amazon Store Link: https://www.amazon.com/Mark-Timmony/e... Make sure to check out the next two episodes in our series with Mark!

This is our first in a series of three interviews with epic fantasy author Mark Timmony. Mark was excellent when it came to answering our questions about his new novel The Blood of the Spear. Check out the following links to find Mark's website and his book on the Amazon store: Here is Mark's website: https://marktimmony.com/ Amazon Store Link: https://www.amazon.com/Mark-Timmony/e/B093FFCQMJ%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share Make sure to check out the next two episodes in our series with Mark!

Hello all! In this interview Alin Silverwood and I talk comics, his time at Marvel, and he takes us over what his new comic book SPIs Among Us is all about. Here is the link for the Kickstarter, check it out!: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/spisamongus1/spis-among-us-issue-2-of-the-comic-book?fbclid=IwAR24eeyjv-a2ZF-N7Ms1vutq14uSlCm-CPcnZ_Au7PKPhKVYc5cxtxa7ykc

Episode 2 is with Clayton Snyder and we talk about co-authoring a book with Michael R. Fletcher, his current project, and books that he himself has suggested to our audience! Below you can find the Amazon link to Clayton's books: https://www.amazon.com/Clayton-Snyder/e/B00W3SRN6Q%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share Here is Clayton's website as well: https://claytonwsnyder.com/about/