A slow, thoughtful read and reread of Brandon Sanderson's Cosmere series. Join us every week as we work our way through.
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This podcast is a channel on the New Books Network. The New Books Network is an academic audio library dedicated to public education. In each episode you will hear scholars discuss their recently published research with another expert in their field. Discover our 150+ channels and browse our 28,000+ episodes on our website: newbooksnetwork.com Subscribe to our free weekly Substack newsletter to get informative, engaging content straight to your inbox: https://newbooksnetwork.substack.com/ ...
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Hosted by award-winning story coach K.M. Weiland, the Helping Writers Become Authors podcast will take you deep into story theory, writing techniques, and all the incredible wisdom of story. There is no such thing as "just a story." Come along to find out how to write YOUR best story, astound the world, and (just maybe) change your life!
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Our podcast breaks down the techniques of great storytelling across our favorite games, movies, literature, and music. I also occasionally upload music I've arranged or composed!
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A podcast to help fiction writers work through self-doubt and learn the craft of writing a novel.
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The Prancing Pony Podcast is a weekly show about the Middle-earth legendarium of J.R.R. Tolkien, hosted - for six seasons - by Alan Sisto and Shawn E. Marchese. Now in its ninth season, Alan is joined by an all-star cast of co-hosts as he explores more of Middle-earth! Alan and all his co-hosts are passionate Tolkien enthusiasts, inviting listeners to enjoy their detailed exploration of Tolkien’s work, with smart but straightforward discussion and a healthy dose of self-effacing humor, pop-c ...
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Alzabo Soup is a literary analysis podcast where we literally become our favorite authors by devouring portions of their brains. We do chapter-by-chapter analysis of our favorite speculative fiction, researching the details and discussing the implications.
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Writers talking about writing. Writers talking about publishing. Writers talking about life. Authors Terry Mixon, Paul E Cooley, and Veronica Giguerre interview, babble, and usually cover a number of disassociated topics.
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What Should I Read Next? is the show for every reader who has ever finished a book and faced the problem of not knowing what to read next. Each week, Anne Bogel, of the blog Modern Mrs Darcy, interviews a reader about the books they love, the books they hate, and the books they're reading now. Then, she makes recommendations about what to read next. The real purpose of the show is to help YOU find your next read. To learn more or apply to be on the show visit whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com.
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How do the best writers get to work? In every episode, we'll chat to an author about what they do through a day. Where do they work? What time do they start? How do they plan their time and maximise their creativity, in order to plot and publish a bestseller? Some are frantic night-owls, others roll out of bed into their desks, and a few lock themselves away in the woods - but none have a regular 9 to 5, and we'll find out how they've managed it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo ...
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The How to Write The Future Podcast offers fiction writing tips for science fiction and fantasy authors who want to create optimistic stories because when we vision what is possible, we help make it so. By science fiction and fantasy author and fiction writing coach, Beth Barany.
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The Los Angeles Review of Books Radio Hour is a weekly show featuring interviews, readings and discussions about all things literary. Hosted by LARB Editors-at-Large Kate Wolf, Medaya Ocher, and Eric Newman.
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📚 A publishing podcast for writers looking to learn about the industry. 🖋️ Featuring authors, agents, editors and more... 🎙️ Extended & ad-free episodes on Patreon ❤️
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Two lovers of the Cosmere explore the universe created by Brandon Sanderson with biweekly episodes discussing the intricacies of this literary masterpiece. Episodes begin with background information on the Cosmere itself and develop to be more specific regarding each world/novel. We explore the crossovers, magic systems, and characters in great detail. If you’re a fan of Sanderson, literature, epic stories, magic, and wild theorizing—this is the place for you. #AllSpoilers
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Comedians Steve Rannazzisi and Brenton Biddlecombe ask their guest to place bets on anything and everything.
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Discussion and digression on science fiction and fantasy with Gary K. Wolfe and Jonathan Strahan.
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A monthly podcast featuring selected material from Uncanny Magazine, including fiction, poetry, and interviews.
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The Baen Free Radio Hour. Baen Books science fiction and fantasy news, interview, audiobooks, and audio drama
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Athrabeth is a monthly podcast that invites you down the lesser trod paths of Tolkien's Legendarium. Each episode we pick a single chapter, essay, fragment, or topic, and do a deep dive, exploring it as both fans and scholars.
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Read along with the Sword and Laser book club! From classic science fiction to the latest gritty fantasy, we cover it. Subscribe for book discussions, author interviews, hot releases, and news from the genre fiction world! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Fantasy Writers’ Toolshed is a podcast for aspiring and experienced fantasy writers who want to master storytelling, creative writing, worldbuilding and character creation. Hosted by author Richie Billing, each episode features practical writing advice and tips, publishing guidance, and inspiring interviews with bestselling authors, editors, historians, psychologists and even an FBI Special Agent. Learn how to write, edit and market your stories with confidence. New episodes released mon ...
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Whether you’re polishing your first draft or chasing down a book deal, the award-winning Writing Break will keep you informed, inspired, and ready to write. For access to all episodes, join the library here: https://writingbreak.captivate.fm/support
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Books & Boba is a book club dedicated to books written by Asian and Asian American authors. We cover a wide range of genres including contemporary, historical fiction, sci-fi, fantasy, YA, nonfiction, thrillers, graphic novels, and memoirs.
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An actual play TTRPG show dedicated to playing solo journaling games. New episode drops every monday! Currently playing through a long-form campaign of Thousand year old vampire.
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The Tolkien Professor podcast is a series of lectures, discussions, and seminars on the works of J.R.R. Tolkien by Corey Olsen, President of Signum University. All are welcome to enter – even those without any party business!
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Hello Everyone! We are Writing with Witches, featuring authors Leona Urbansky and Nicole Autumn. Leona loves writing high fantasy novels with rich world-building and dynamic characters that will transport you into another world. Nicole loves dark fantasy that incorporates our world with relatable characters, hard-hitting, gritty topics, and heavy smut. Both of them also incorporate their craft, which is witchcraft, into their novels as well. They draw on their daily lives to help bring the m ...
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🎙 Fantasy Talks Live Podcast | Author Interviews, Book Reviews & Fantasy Deep Dives Welcome to the Fantasy Talks Live Podcast, your final destination for everything fantasy! From author interviews and book reviews to world-building breakdowns, and live discussions, this podcast is your front-row seat to the best in fantasy literature. 📚 What to Expect: In-depth interviews with top fantasy authors & rising stars. Reviews and discussions of classic & modern fantasy books. Live Q&A sessions and ...
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For Fantasy & Science Fiction Storytellers
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Dark Tower Radio is the Stephen King podcast for all things that serve the Beam. Join our Ka-Tet as we explore and discuss Stephen King's Dark Tower Series and the many worlds of the Stephen King Universe. Everything from news, books, comics, to the tv/film adaptations no level of the Tower is off limits to these gunslingers. For those who have not read the Dark Tower series or who may be on the journey for the first time please be wary of spoilers. Long days and pleasant nights.
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A family podcast about classic children’s books and the impact they have on us long into adulthood. In each episode, we talk about one popular children's book from the past, uncovering the unique story behind the story. While sitting down with famous, award-winning authors, we investigate the timeless themes in kids’ books.
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Are you the sort of person who likes to read the book before you see the movie? So are Luke and James—a writer and filmmaker respectively who bring their backgrounds studying stories to the table for in-depth discussions of the adaptations of the past and present. If you love delving into the craft behind the art you love, then Ink to Film is for you.
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A deep dive into the hidden meaning, identity, and motivation in the story of The Wheel of Time. Designed for readers who have finished the series and are looking for more understanding without memorizing all the different Aes Sedai.
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A podcast celebrating writing and creativity across fantasy, horror, and science-fiction, hosted by authors David Green and Robin CM Duncan.
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THE one-stop shop for everything in the Halo universe, including lore, games, books, TV, collectibles, and community. Learn more at HaloEvolved.co.
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The Truth Shall Make Ye Fret is a podcast in which your hosts, Joanna Hagan and Francine Carrel, read and recap every book from Sir Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series in chronological order. We’ll be splitting each book into three weekly episodes of analysis, discussion and tangents, with a week off in between books to refresh our brains.
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Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came: A Podcast about Stephen King and His Books
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This is the official podcast feed for Writing About Dragons and Shit - a podcast about writing with a focus on fantasy and sci-fi. Each week B Dave Walters (A Darkened Wish, Idle Champions Presents), Erin M. Evans (Brimstone Angels, Dungeon Scrawlers), and Treavor Bettis (Difficulty Class, Champions of Psychology). New Episodes go live every Friday.
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A podcast by three fantasy authors who love to overcomplicate their writing lives and want to help you do the same.
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StoriesRPG is the play-at-home, listen-and-learn game that helps people of all ages tell amazing tales together. Each season, we explore a new world, create characters, and go on epic adventures - and provide play-to-learn, coloring book, choose-your-own-adventure games to help listeners of all ages fall in love with writing! Created by Michael Low of LuckofLegends.com and Daniel Hinds of StoriesPodcast.com, StoriesRPG is a thrilling way to start bringing a love of writing, fantasy, fiction, ...
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“Writing Rural With Alley” helps fiction writers bring rural lifestyles to life! Here you will learn to craft more realistic scenes and settings of rural life and lifestyles, new ways to show, not tell, helping to drive your story forward, discover obstacles and challenges for your characters to overcome. You’ll learn skills and techniques from the stone age to post-apocalyptic, including but not limited to, homesteading, living off the grid, bushcrafting, survival skills and more. And of co ...
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Welcome to Camp Cryptid, hosted by Erica Fett. Come hang out for tales of cryptids, the paranormal, and all things horror and sci fi.
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Award-winning fantasy & paranormal romance author Leslye Penelope shares perspectives on the writing life, creativity, inspiration, and this week’s best thing.
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Speculative Fiction Writing Made Simple: How to Write, Edit, and Publish Your Debut Fantasy, Science Fiction, or Dystopian Novel
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Welcome to the Speculative Fiction Writing Made Simple Podcast! The show that’s all about how to brainstorm, write, edit, publish, and sell a powerful speculative fiction novel… and maybe just change the world too. I'm your host, Heather Davis. I’m a seasoned book coach, developmental editor, and fellow storyteller. In my work with writers, I always see the same problems and roadblocks standing in their way and preventing them from achieving their dream of becoming a published author. So it’ ...
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Join author Megan O’Russell in this candid, humor-filled glimpse into the creation of a new book series, starting at page one. You’re invited to step into the real-time writing process as Megan weaves fae, shifters, witches, and seers into her latest young adult fantasy novel: Sketchbook of a Wayward Seer. No second drafts allowed. No untwisting love triangles. No bringing characters back to life. meganorussell.substack.com
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The Warning Woods is a collection of original horror fiction by me, Miles Tritle. I prey upon your empathy and try to leave you feeling unsettled well after the story ends. I don't write to any particular sub-genre of horror, just whatever inspires me in the moment. From ghosts to slashers and monsters both real and in your head, my stories are about anything that will get under your skin and perhaps make you question reality. If you dare, join me in this exploration of terror by subscribing ...
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Good Scribes Only is a podcast featuring a novelist + venture investor (Daniel Breyer) and a novelist + founder (Jeremy Streich), who share an enthusiasm for literature. From classics to sci-fi, moderns to ancient philosophy, your hosts will ramble and banter about it all—particularly the topics they have no business discussing. Each episode dives into the craft of writing as well as questions of plot, character, theme, and philosophy in a work.
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Writing Fantasy, Part III: Whimsy, Chaos & Paradoxical Magic
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In the final part of our Fantasy Subgenre Series, we explore the soft side of the genre: Cozy Fantasy, Slice-of-Life Fantasy, Eco-Fantasy, Children’s Fantasy, YA Fantasy, Comical/Satirical Fantasy, Fairy-Tale Fantasy, and Fairy-Tale Retellings. 🛋️ Overthinking Couch Topics: Creating stillness and gentle magic Land-based storytelling Intensity and t…
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RJ Barker is a critically acclaimed and award-winning fantasy author of the Wounded Kingdom and Tide Child trilogies, and certainly one of the best writers around right now. In this in-depth interview, RJ shares his story of getting into writing, honing his craft, and the process of creating his brilliant stories. We delve into creating characters …
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Writing Fantasy, Building Worlds, and Navigating the Publishing World with Leslye Penelope | Episode 42
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Is your novel idea exciting… but the path from first spark to finished book feels confusing, overwhelming, or totally opaque? Do you daydream about epic worlds, lush magic systems, and big emotions… but worry you’ll never quite figure out how to actually build the story (or the career) you want? You’re not alone. I’ve worked with so many talented w…
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254 Adrian Tchaikovsky | Science Fiction and Fantasy Author
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International bestselling SFF author, Adrian Tchaikovsky joins us this week to chat about his many upcoming releases including a novella, a graphic novel, a new Warhammer story and the latest in his Children of Time series. We also go back to his start as a writer, the many years he spent looking for an agent and how the industry has changed over t…
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Fr. Anthony talks with returning host, Deacon Seraphim Richard Rohlin, as the Hobbits have a very unsettling after-dinner conversation.By Fr. Anthony Cook, Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick and Richard Rohlin
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Special Show: Jenny Slate and Sarah Manguso
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Today's episode features a live recording from a LARB Luminary Dinner honoring writer, performer and actor Jenny Slate. Author Sarah Manguso sits down with Slate for an intimate conversation exploring the complexities of balancing artistic practice with the demands of parenthood and the ways personal transformation shapes creative expression.…
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Bonus Episode: Tangents Ep. 5: Say Hi to Your Milky 6 For Me
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We're off the last two weeks of the year - so to make up for that here is a bonus episode that was a Patreon Exclusive! This week Erin talks about a misunderstanding and Treavor and B. Dave yell about the Last Jedi and Rise of Skywalker for 40 minutes. If you want to hear more of our Tangent episodes you can join our Patreon at patreon.com/writinga…
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BFRH 2025 12 26 Baen Publisher Toni Weisskopf recaps the last year of amazing works Baen has published and gives us a sneak preview of Spring, 2026! and One Jump Ahead by Mark L. Van Name part 43. Video ...
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Baen Publisher Toni Weisskopf recaps the last year of amazing works Baen has published and gives us a sneak preview of Spring, 2026 and One Jump Ahead by Mark L. Van Name part 43. View the podcast in video form at https://www.baen.com/podcastfiles/mp3/https://www.youtube.com/embed/Lf2j4O8jCIg and the Baen YouTube Channel.…
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Chapter 6 Part 3 - Gene Wolfe's Return to the Whorl
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We're conducting a listener feedback survey! Let us know what you think at https://forms.gle/yeHQLgKsCF9ENrzy7 Intro - Phil tells Metz about The Search for Kylo Ren Content (5:27) - Discussion of Part 3 of Chapter 6 of Return to the Whorl, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - The Dragon Waiting, by John M. Ford Check out more at alzabosoup.com.…
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The Heart Of The Paintress | Expedition 33 [Ep.5] | State Of The Arc Podcast
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Act 2 kicks off with a quest for the heart of the paintress. We meet Monocco and get to have a lot more fun before a very dark and unfortunate ending. We're glad you can join us as we discuss this roller coaster of emotions. Thanks for watching, and don't forget to support us on Patreon~ https://www.patreon.com/resonantarc **We’re Now On Spotify**:…
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The Awesome Power of Handcrafted Art | Akira (1988 Film)
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Katsuhiro Otomo did the impossible when he adapted his own unfinished manga into an anime film that changed everything. In episode 367, join Luke Elliott & James Bailey as they unpack the making of this landmark film, try to understand a mind-blowing ending, compare different versions of Tetsuo, and finally cast their vote on which one is ultimatel…
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Stay Stubborn: A Holiday Pep Talk for Writers
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This Christmas Day bonus episode explores the creative power of stubbornness and includes three reflective prompts to help you close out your year with clarity and intention. 🛋️ Overthinking Couch Topics: Why writers need stubbornness How it protects your voice. How it carries books across the finish line The Biggest Mistake Writers Make - Writing …
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Long Story Short Ep-20: The One with Robinski and Greeno
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’Twas the day before Christmas and all round the web, no podcaster was stirring, expect Rob and Dave… Welcome to our final episode of 2025! Okay, I’m sure there are plenty of other podcasts releasing today, but how many of them will take you on a journey stopping off at chronic teeth-grinding, Simon & Garfunkel, writing 20,000 words in a day, Latin…
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#155 A Christmas Carol - Charles Dickens (Bonus)
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About the Book: First published in 1843, A Christmas Carol is Charles Dickens’ enduring tale of redemption, memory, and moral awakening. The story follows Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly old man visited on Christmas Eve by the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come. Through these supernatural encounters, Scrooge is forced to confront the li…
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Episode 713: The Coode Street Advent Calendar 2025 - Day 25 - E. J. Swift
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E.J. Swift's sixth novel, When There Are Wolves Again, is one of the standout science fiction novels of 2025. For the final instalment of the Coode Street Advent Calendar for 2025, Jonathan chats with Emma about what she has been reading and would recommend, the writing and publication of When There Are Wolves Again, her holiday reading, and what s…
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Episode 712: The Coode Street Advent Calendar 2025 - Day 24 - Ursula Vernon
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It's December 24, the final day of Advent, and Coode Street has just two more episodes to go before our holiday break. Today, Gary and Jonathan chat with Ursula Vernon about her writing alter-ego T.Kingfisher, about what she's read lately and would recommend, her recent work like Hemlock & Silver, What Stalks the Deep and Snake-Eater, her holiday t…
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Episode 291 The Sunlit Man Chapters 31-35
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Episode 291 The Sunlit Man Chapters 31-35 The beginning is normal, don't worry about it.By Cosmerecast
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Episode 25 - The Pumpkin Spice Cafe Review ft. Alex Pyfer | Writing with Witches Podcast
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Welcome to Writing with Witches, where three witches talk about writing, reading, and throwing in some witchy tips along the way. In this episode, we dive into The Pumpkin Spice Cafe by Laurie Gilmore with our guest Alex Pyfer of Alex Aureolin Design. We had a lot of thoughts on this book, so stick around to hear some of our hot takes. If we someho…
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Episode 711: The Coode Street Advent Calendar 2025 - Day 23 - Tochi Onyebuchi
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World Fantasy and Ignyte winner Tochi Onyebuchi joins Gary for a brief but wide-ranging discussion that touches upon his genre-hopping 2025 novel Harmattan Season, his fascinating Internet memoir Racebook: A Personal History of the Internet, the virtues of Roberto Bolaño and Dostoevsky, and Tochi’s own work in progress. As always, our thanks to Toc…
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Monsters are not always forces of nature. Sometimes they only come for those who deserve them. The DRS Crew discusses. Our links: Paul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley Paul's site: https://shadowpublications.com Terry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/ Veronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/ DRS Discord: https://discord.gg/pgmQxaVbGP Enj…
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On our final mid-month book news episode in 2025, we review some of the latest Asian American publishing announcements, and weigh in on some recent book tea for December 2025! Upcoming books mentioned in our publishing news: Light and Thread by Han Kang When We Swallowed the Sea by Janet Hong Limitlessly, Mina by Gianna Lakenauth Take to the Sky by…
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“Learning how to write fiction-- most people never learn in school, so we're learning as adults and therefore we're gonna have a huge learning curve.” - Beth Barany In this How to Write the Future podcast episode, “Writing Consistently: Facts and Myths,” host Beth Barany shares the common misconceptions about writing consistently, plus tips on how …
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256 Martin Smith & Will Adams | Satirical Sci-fi Authors and former Douglas Adams Collaborators
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Satirical science fiction writers and former co-writers of Douglas Adams, Martin Smith and Will Adams are with us this week, chatting about their debut novel 'Consequences', stories of their time writing and performing with Douglas Adams and a candid chat about the publishing industry and the problems they ran into whilst publishing with Amazon. Su…
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We Do WHAT In The Shadows!? - Ep. 24 (Journal)
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It's Miss America time at Bonetel Philadelphia! Who gets to win and become the body for an old greek guy? Find out! Loki compares two different versions of the same events from two different journals. He realizes how others see him. Hot. Also as the devil. But like, hot. Content warning: Profanity, violence, twinks Follow Solotude: A journaling rpg…
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Episode 710: The Coode Street Advent Calendar 2025 - Day 22 - James S.A. Corey
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Today Jonathan and Gary spend some time talking to Daniel Abraham and Ty Franck, who write together as "James S.A. Corey", about what they've been reading, what they'd recommend, their seasonal reading and viewing, and their upcoming new novel, The Faith of Beasts. We also touch upon progress on Daniel's third Kithamar novel and their ongoing proje…
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Websites, Social Media, and Stores--What Do You Need?
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A DRS Patron asks the question: Do you need an author website? Do you need a store? The DRS Crew discusses. Our links: Paul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley Paul's site: https://shadowpublications.com Terry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/ Veronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/ DRS Discord: https://discord.gg/pgmQxaVbGP Enjoy the show…
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A 3-Day Book, a 30-Year Book, and Everything In Between with Author Susan Sloate
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What if you wrote one book in three days… and another in thirty years? That’s the creative range of today’s guest, Susan Sloate, and trust me—this conversation will make you breathe a little easier about your own writing timeline. In this episode, Susan and I get real about the messy, magical parts of the writing life: panic, procrastination, emoti…
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Music, in an animated movie? Pfft, that’ll never catch on. But just in case it does, today’s episode is about a recent entry in the genre that’s mostly flown under the radar, assuming your radar is located somewhere on Mars. While global hit films are a bit outside the scale we normally work at, there are still a few things normal writers can learn…
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Episode 709: The Coode Street Advent Calendar 2025 - Day 21 - Francis Spufford
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As both the Advent Calendar and the year move slowly towards a close, Gary and Jonathan chat with Francis Spufford, author of Golden Hill, Light Perpetual, and the wonderful Cahokia Jazz about what he's been reading, what he'd recommend, his holiday reading traditions and his incredible novel, Nonesuch. As always, our thanks to Francis for making t…
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How does fiction influence society? What about the inverse? Also, can one pull plots from classic literature or films and repurpose them in modern works? The DRS Crew discusses. Our links: Paul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley Paul's site: https://shadowpublications.com Terry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/ Veronica: http://www.voicesbyv…
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Episode 708: The Coode Street Advent Calendar 2025 - Day 20 - Becky Chambers
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For Day 20 of the Coode Street Advent Calendar, Gary and Jonathan talk to Hugo Award winning author of the Wayfarer series, Becky Chambers, about what Becky's been reading and would recommend, holiday reading and viewing traditions, publication of the Monk and Robot, and a brand new novel that should be out in 2026.. As always, our thanks to Becky …
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You asked, so here's a follow-up to last week's story! - Miles Listen to the transcripts from Brother's (formerly known as Aiden Norme) chats with his TalkGFY chatbot Sienna ... Patreon: patreon.com/thewarningwoods/ Merch: https://thewarningwoods.myshopify.com/ Written and narrated by Miles Tritle NOTE: The Warning Woo…
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The Story That Blew Everything Open | Akira (1982 Manga, Vol. 2 & 3)
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Katsuhiro Otomo's series is a landmark work in the history of Japanese manga and animation that shaped the industry as we know it today. In episode 366, join Luke Elliott & James Bailey as they continue their journey through Neo Tokyo by reacting to volumes 2 and 3, debate just how evil (or not) Tetsuo actually is, weigh the pros/cons of color, lea…
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S&L Podcast - #525 - The Beans That Wouldn't Burn
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It’s all about the beans on this Sword and Laser. Chili, chowder, and more. We also find time to talk about books, specifically Mark Lawrence’s book that wouldn’t burn. But we don’t want to burn the beans either. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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BFRH 2025 12 19 Sean Hazlett interviews Sharon Lee on I Dare and One Jump Ahead by Mark L. Van Name part 42. Video at https://www.youtube.com/embed/Yc4oAmK8i4c and at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjV7Nn4 ...
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Sean Hazlett interviews the incredibly prolific Sharon Lee, co-creator of the beloved Liaden Universe on I Dare and One Jump Ahead by Mark L. Van Name part 42. View the podcast in video form at https://www.baen.com/podcastfiles/mp3/https://www.youtube.com/embed/Yc4oAmK8i4c and the Baen YouTube Channel.…
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Tales from Two Critics: A.S. Hamrah and Melissa Anderson on the Year in Film
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Kate Wolf is joined by two of today's finest film critics to discuss the current state of Hollywood—including the sale of Warner Brothers Discovery—the art of writing about movies, and some of the year's best films. Up first is critic A.S. Hamrah, author of two new books: Last Week In End Times Cinema, which compiles the relentless follies of the f…
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This week Erin M. Evans, B. Dave Walters, and Treavor Bettis answer two questions about Magic Systems and Making Factions! Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/writingaboutdragons Starring: Erin M Evans (Empire of Exiles, Brimstone Angels) https://bsky.app/profile/erinmevans.bsky.social B. Dave Walters (A Darkened Wish, Black Dice Society) htt…
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Chapter 6 Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Return to the Whorl
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We're conducting a listener feedback survey! Let us know what you think at https://forms.gle/yeHQLgKsCF9ENrzy7 Intro - Phil and Metz go to a conveyor belt sushi restaurant. Content (6:36) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 6 of Return to the Whorl, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - The Dragon Waiting, by John M. Ford Check out more at alzabos…
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Adam Skolnick, author of 'American Tiger' - Podcaster and novelist discusses creative burnout, ghostwriting, and different drafts for different characters
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Adam Skolnick earned his writing chops as a travel and adventure sports journalist for the New York Times, ESPN, the BBC and Lonely Planet. It taught him the vital skills of getting the words out immediately, and writing fast. He was the ghostwriter for David Goggins' memoirs 'Can't Hurt Me' and 'Never Finished'. Also published 'One Breath', about …
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Episode 707: The Coode Street Advent Calendar 2025 - Day 19 - Natalia Theodoridou
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Gary talks with World Fantasy and Nebula Award winning writer Natalia Theodoridou, whose Bluebeard-inspired Sour Cherry was one of this year’s outstanding debut novels. We touch upon reading Samantha Harvey’s Orbital and whether or not it’s SF, the brilliance of Vajra Chandrasekera, Natalia’s own first novel, his short fiction, and his current writ…
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A Terrible Feeling - Towers of Midnight chapter 29 - EP562
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Faile and Berelain traumabond through a Bubble of Evil, Morgaise and Galad discuss spectrums of morality, and Elayne opens a cosmic can of worms with Aludra’s help. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_gunpowder Sign or write letters to Congress: https://resist.bot/petitions Campaign to save the TV show: www.savewot.com Support us on Patreon fo…
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About the Book: Quicksilver is a dark, atmospheric romance by Callie Hart, known for her blend of emotional intensity, sharp suspense, and deeply drawn characters. The story follows Lissa, a young woman living under the shadow of trauma and secrets, and Zeth Mayfair—the dangerous, magnetic figure whose presence upends her world. Drawn together by c…
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Ring the Bells! Mistletoe and Vinyl! Hogswatch Extravaganza 2025!
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Watch this episode on YouTube! https://youtu.be/0yc6M0KPl9Q The Truth Shall Make Ye Fret is a podcast in which your hosts, Joanna Hagan and Francine Carrel, have emerged from Discworld and are now exploring the worlds of speculative fiction. This week: our annual Hogswatch Extravaganza! We’re reviewing Ring the Bells, C.K. McDonnell’s latest entry …
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Episode 706: The Coode Street Advent Calendar 2025 - Day 18 - Ray Nayler
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With December and the Advent Calendar heading towards their conclusion, Gary and Jonathan chat with recently minted Hugo Award winner Ray Nayler about what he's been reading, what he's been working on, his recent novel Where the Axe is Buried and his upcoming novel, Palaces of the Crow, before talking about ghost stories and year end traditions. As…
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Episode 170: Save It for the Patreon
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We know we’re worldbuilding masochists – But when is too much really, really too much? Some of us try to do all our worldbuilding at the start of a project -- and some of us do it as we go. However you work, where's the line between worldbuilding that's helpful to you and worldbuilding that's become a way to evade actually writing? And, does that l…
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Long Story Short Ep-19a: the World Fantasy Convention special!
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Was it only seven weeks ago that 1,100 fantasy fans gathered in Brighton on the south coast of England for the World Fantasy Convention? If you made it there, here’s a podcast that might help to relive that happy time; and if you didn’t, maybe this offering can tempt you to the next Fantasycon in glorious Glasgow (it’ll be 2026 before you know it!)…
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Welcome to Page by Page: Writing the Book in Real Time. Readers and writers alike are invited to take a look behind the veil as YA author Megan O’Russell creates her newest series, Laureldale, one episode at a time. This week, we join Ella at home alongside Jason and Paige…and Sydney and Andre…with Sydney’s, Andre’s, and Paige’s parents in tow. We …
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In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore Misery, Part 1: Annie. Introduction (00:13) Publication history (04:40) The writing (10:59) Addiction (22:55) Dark Tower Thinnies (28:07) Yuck-King it Up (29:11) Fun Stuff (32:05) Other Worlds than These (38:35) Jay: Alien: Earth (FX), by Noah Hawley. Starring Sydney Chandler, Alex Lawt…
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