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Episode 156 – Interview with Stina Leicht

Stina is a Crawford & Astounding Award finalist, a fierce feminist, and a fantasy and science fiction author. From gender altered reinterpretation of the Seven Samurai tropes to some of the most entertaining short stories, she talks about the importance of representation, snappy dialogue, and a bit of humor to move the plot along. … Continue…Episode 156 – Interview with Stina Leicht

Episode 153 – The Language of Roses

In celebration of Dr. Heather Rose Jones’ new story release, “The Language of Roses”, and of her wonderful sapphic study and blog, we discuss fairy tales as story starts, the Heroine’s Journey, some wonderful authors, and the difficulty of writing when one’s routines are changed. … Continue…Episode 153 – The Language of Roses

Episode 152 – Wise Screenwriting with Stephen Wise

Stephen Wise is a screenwriter and creative services producer for a TV station. He co-wrote a Batman screenplay that got turned into an audio drama, and describes the adventures of dealing with big studios as well as offering screenwriting and characterization tips. His screenplays have won numerous awards or been finalists, semifinalists, quarterfinalists, etc. at film festivals. … Continue…Episode 152 – Wise Screenwriting with Stephen Wise

Episode 148 – Interview with RB Lemberg

We sat down with Ukrainian author RB Lemberg to talk about their book The Four Profound Weaves, which was a Nebula, Ignyte, and Locus award finalist. It is a story of two mature (for a wonderful change) transgendered people going off on an heroic journey to discover who they are and what they can do in the Birdverse world. … Continue…Episode 148 – Interview with RB Lemberg

Episode 147 – Interview with Jennifer Nestojko

Jennifer Nestojko, writer, poet, teacher, and bard discusses some of her new works with us and recommends some excellent reading. She schools John with facts on writing, and highlights symbolism, women, and disability, though not all together. We had a very good time talking with her, and you will have a good time listening to her! … Continue…Episode 147 – Interview with Jennifer Nestojko

Episode 146 – Black Women Writing Horror with Sumiko Saulson

Sumiko Paulson is a polymath of creative endeavors, from short stories and graphic novel drawing through editing, writing, and journalism. They have received awards and scholarships for writing horror novels and stories, and are a clear voice for the narrative and perspective of black writing with a particular twist of adding the erotic to the fearful. … Continue…Episode 146 – Black Women Writing Horror with Sumiko Saulson

Episode 145 – Interview with Sheryl R. Hayes

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

Episode 144 – Interview with E.C. Ambrose

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

Episode 143 – Interview with Chris Lowry of Beyond Cataclysm

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

Episode 142 – Interview with Kate Gale

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