Coffee & Ideas
Sheryl, a regular in the SF Bay Area science fiction/fantasy scene, both for writing and fiber arts (costuming and knitting) talks with us about her new books. She refers the question of “Why don’t werewolves and vampires get along?” to her books, and discusses not only where she gets her ideas from, but how she refines them. We discuss aspects of writing and promotion. … Continue…Episode 145 – Interview with Sheryl R. Hayes
E.C. Ambrose joins us to talk about her upcoming book Drakemaster, a historical fantasy set in China that combines astronomy, magical devices, and a solid dose of historic research – using a fantastic variation of Su Song’s astronomical clock of 1090 CE. For those that love eastern lore, historic study, and a hearty dose of fantasy that tinges on thrillers set in the past, this book is for you! Whether thrillers, fantasies, or mysteries, E.C. can do it all! … Continue…Episode 144 – Interview with E.C. Ambrose
Today we talk with Chris Lowry of Beyond Cataclysm, discussing Press both in the book and coffee form, upcoming projects, and half a squirrel. Many good questions are answered, including: Why beyond cataclysm? What is ISBN Coffee? Why a T-Rex? Which meaning of Die, and what DOES it mean? And again, how did we randomly get to Half a Squirrel? Join us as we discuss writing and coffee! … Continue…Episode 143 – Interview with Chris Lowry of Beyond Cataclysm
Dr. Kate Gale is a poet, publisher, and lyricist among many other roles, and has released a new book of poetry. We talk to her about poetry, opera, class, the press, and Medusa, and she reads the poem “Those Who Love Medusa”. … Continue…Episode 142 – Interview with Kate Gale
In this episode, we interview Adrian Grady, who we know as a singer, and learned about as a songwriter, author, publicist, consultant, and other roles and titles in the Creative field. She gives excellent advice to artists and creators of all types and describes some of the philosophy behind her new book, and the genre of sexpunk. Check out her music and writing, and her stories here! … Continue…Episode 141 – Interview with Adrianne Grady
enise Tanaka has just finished a fascinating view of the turn-of-the-century marriage and life of writer Louise Cann and artist Yasushi Tanaka – at a time when it was frowned on for an American woman to marry a foreigner. She tells us all about research and writing this story, which is a fascinating insight into both the history of women’s rights and the treatment of mixed marriages at the time. Enjoy! … Continue…Episode 140 – Interview with Denise Tanaka
Emmy Nordstrom Higdon joins us to talk about the publishing biz, especially challenges of the current global supply chain. If you ever wondered what Dostoevsky and Charmin have in common, Emmy happily explains the connection between wood pulp, garbage, shipping, and trans-oceanic trade. No country is an island of self-sufficiency, so come learn interconnectedness of all things required to get a new book into your hands or eReader. … Continue…Episode 139 – Interview with Emmy Nordstrom Higdon
In which we cheer our own Chaz for finishing the first two books of his trilogy, find out what’s next, and acquire a taste for hearty British-Martian recipes. We discuss the idea of arcing a trilogy where there’s one plot arc vs an episodic series. Karen can finally talk about her recent publications as well. Hooray! … Continue…Episode 138 – Mars Attacks! A Trilogy
Laura Frankos has just finished a time-travel novel in which a man goes back in time and saves the lives of all his favorite Broadway lyricists, composers, and producers. It is a beautiful love letter to all things in musicals of the early golden ages; from cows to “what if Gershwin had lived?” questions. Run out and buy it today! … Continue…Episode 137 – Laura Frankos the Broadway Queen
Welp, Jeannie’s house had Covid19, and she didn’t do much for a couple weeks. She did write a story, though, after a long night watching hockey and then having a fever dream. “Pond Hockey in Hell” is a love song. … Continue…Episode 136 – Pond Hockey in Hell