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Worlds Asunder

Shady and H.Y. Gregor

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By authors for authors...and for anyone else who wants to hear how the sausage- ahem- I mean the books are made. Join 'Shady' David Shadoin and H.Y. Gregor and their many awesome friends and cohorts and learn how to world build like a pro. There's even some good life advice and, of course, plenty of laughs to be had. Come help us tear the Worlds Asunder!
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Book Career Network

Book Career In A Year

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Book Career Network Podcast offers a daily exploration into the world of fiction writing, bringing together a diverse group of experts dedicated to helping authors succeed. Each show within the network is tailored to address different facets of the writing and publishing process, ensuring that no matter where you are in your author journey, there’s something valuable for you. Mondays feature ”Becoming A Household Name” with Jody Sperling, where listeners can follow the real-life documentatio ...
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Every hero needs a quest. Whether the stakes are saving the world, killing the monster, or rescuing a princess, the best stories throw our heroes into adversity, challenging them and making them become better versions of themselves before they’re worthy and powerful enough to take on their next adventure (whether that’s an exam or a fire-breathing …
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This episode previously aired on Book Career Network. Magic systems are the foundation of fantasy fiction. By design, removing magic from a core fantasy story means the world and the plot fall apart. From elemental manipulation, runes, wand work, and bending light into physical form, we’ve seen countless magic systems and spellcasters over centurie…
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Magic systems are the foundation of fantasy fiction. By design, removing magic from a core fantasy story means the world and the plot fall apart. From elemental manipulation, runes, wand work, and bending light into physical form, we’ve seen countless magic systems and spellcasters over centuries of fiction. As authors, how do we make our magic uni…
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New content on Worlds Asunder! This week we can’t wait to introduce you all to Griffin Barber. Author, Baen editor, host of the Baen Free Radio Hour, Griffin is also a polyglot, recently retired police officer, and a lifelong player of tabletop RPGs and science fiction and fantasy fan. Join us in talking with Griffin about narratives–where they com…
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New content on Worlds Asunder! This week we can’t wait to introduce you all to Griffin Barber. Author, Baen editor, host of the Baen Free Radio Hour, Griffin is also a polyglot, recently retired police officer, and a lifelong player of tabletop RPGs and science fiction and fantasy fan. Join us in talking with Griffin about narratives–where they com…
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New content on Worlds Asunder! This week we can’t wait to introduce you all to Griffin Barber. Author, Baen editor, host of the Baen Free Radio Hour, Griffin is also a polyglot, recently retired police officer, and a lifelong player of tabletop RPGs and science fiction and fantasy fan. Join us in talking with Griffin about narratives–where they com…
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We joined James Horton and Seth Ring on WorldCraft Club to talk all the nerdy reasons why we love to talk about worldbuilding and why we can't stop annoying the world with it...the full length video is on WorldCraft Club's channel but we divided it into two parts and this episode originally aired on Book Career Network.…
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Introducing WorldCraft Club! This week we’re excited to bring you all something a little different. That’s right, it’s a crossover week. We had the opportunity to sit down with author Seth Ring and James Horton of the WorldCraft Club. They’ve created a community dedicated to building resources for game masters, novelists, and worldbuilders of all k…
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Another excellent week with Mel Todd! With over 44 titles released in urban fantasy and science fiction, she’s also the owner of Bad Ash Publishing, where she works to create a place for excellent stories and great authors. Mel’s Kaylid Chronicles, the Blood War series, and the Twisted Luck series offer great new twists to her genres. Join us in pa…
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Another excellent week with Mel Todd! With over 44 titles released in urban fantasy and science fiction, she’s also the owner of Bad Ash Publishing, where she works to create a place for excellent stories and great authors. Mel’s Kaylid Chronicles, the Blood War series, and the Twisted Luck series offer great new twists to her genres. Join us in pa…
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Another excellent week with Mel Todd! With over 44 titles released in urban fantasy and science fiction, she’s also the owner of Bad Ash Publishing, where she works to create a place for excellent stories and great authors. Mel’s Kaylid Chronicles, the Blood War series, and the Twisted Luck series offer great new twists to her genres. Join us in pa…
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This week on Worlds Asunder, we’re pleased to introduce you to Mel Todd! With over 44 titles released in urban fantasy and science fiction, she’s also the owner of Bad Ash Publishing, where she works to create a place for excellent stories and great authors. Mel’s Kaylid Chronicles, the Blood War series, and the Twisted Luck series offer great new …
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Join your Worlds co-hosts as we recap the most recent 17 episodes of Worlds Asunder! We’ll go over our incredible guests, the things we’ve learned, and the most important tidbits we hope our listeners take away from the great insights we’ve received over the last five months. We’ll also give a sneak peek at future episodes and interviews. Like the …
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Join us in welcoming Jacob and H.P. Holo, with special guest alter-ego/pen name Edie Skye. Jacob is the author of over fifteen books, including the bestselling Gordian Division series (with David Weber), YA urban fantasy Time Reavers, and fantasy adventure Monster Punk Horizon (with H.P. Holo). H.P.’s catalogue boasts Monster Punk Horizon, Monster …
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Join us in welcoming Jacob and H.P. Holo, with special guest alter-ego/pen name Edie Skye. Jacob is the author of over fifteen books, including the bestselling Gordian Division series (with David Weber), YA urban fantasy Time Reavers, and fantasy adventure Monster Punk Horizon (with H.P. Holo). H.P.’s catalogue boasts Monster Punk Horizon, Monster …
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Join us in welcoming Jacob and H.P. Holo, with special guest alter-ego/pen name Edie Skye. Jacob is the author of over fifteen books, including the bestselling Gordian Division series (with David Weber), YA urban fantasy Time Reavers, and fantasy adventure Monster Punk Horizon (with H.P. Holo). H.P.’s catalogue boasts Monster Punk Horizon, Monster …
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This week we’re excited to give listeners a new spin on worldbuilding, building bibles, and keeping your stories straight. Today’s guest is Mia Kleve, avid reader of science fiction, fantasy, and just about everything in between. Mia has been proofreading and editing for more than ten years and has experience with developmental edits, copy edits, w…
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This week we’re excited to give listeners a new spin on worldbuilding, building bibles, and keeping your stories straight. Today’s guest is Mia Kleve, avid reader of science fiction, fantasy, and just about everything in between. Mia has been proofreading and editing for more than ten years and has experience with developmental edits, copy edits, w…
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In this episode, I’ve got something very special for you. Podcast Host Andy J. Pizza shared the first episode in his True Fan Series. It’s number 476, and you can find it here. I encourage you to listen to all of Creative Pep Talk. It’s stellar. If you got excited about the Luke In Time Mysteries Audiobook Omnibus, you can join the project here: ht…
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In this episode of Romancing Like Swift, hosts Morgana Bevan and Emma-Lee Jane welcome steamy contemporary romance author Darby Fox to discuss how Taylor Swift's music inspires writers and enhances storytelling. Together, they explore the concept of micro tropes—those small but impactful moments in stories—universal fantasies that captivate readers…
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Today’s guest, Kacey Ezell, was born in South Dakota and grew up around the world on various military bases. When she was seven, her mother gave her a copy of Anne McCaffrey’s Dragondrums, and shortly thereafter, Kacey decided that she wanted to be a dragonrider when she grew up. From the time she was a small child, Kacey made up stories to tell to…
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In this episode of Romancing Like Swift, hosts Morgana Bevan and Emma-Lee Jane welcome author and marketing expert Natalie Knight to explore the world of e-commerce email marketing for authors. Natalie shares her expertise on crafting impactful email strategies tailored for direct sales, explaining the key differences between traditional author new…
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Today’s guest, Kacey Ezell, was born in South Dakota and grew up around the world on various military bases. When she was seven, her mother gave her a copy of Anne McCaffrey’s Dragondrums, and shortly thereafter, Kacey decided that she wanted to be a dragonrider when she grew up. From the time she was a small child, Kacey made up stories to tell to…
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How often do we hear an author say, “I just want to write books”? If only it were that simple. In this lesson, we discuss ensuring that your writing goals, like what, how, and how much you want to write, also align with what you want from a writing career. In other words, how you define success. Join Jana, CJ, and Troy of the Plot Geek Academy as t…
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In this episode of Romancing Like Swift, hosts Morgana Bevan and Emma-Lee are joined by returning guest Holly Darling to discuss the art of email marketing for authors. Drawing inspiration from Taylor Swift’s mastery of storytelling and fan engagement, the conversation explores how authors can use newsletters to connect with their audience, build a…
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Our latest guest is J.T. Evans, fantasy, science fiction, and horror author and former president of Colorado Springs Fiction Writers Group and Pikes Peak Writers. Today he brings his expertise and experience in both writing and gaming to help us dig into the nitty gritty of fantasy city building. When not writing, he keeps computers secure at the D…
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One of the most important things you as a writer can do for yourself is determine your why. In this episode of The Plot Geek Academy, we’ll tackle how to determine what you want from your author career, what those things might be, and how knowing your why can set you up for success. Join Troy, CJ, and Jana as they share their journey, and how you c…
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Curious about building your author brand? In this episode, we explore how I’ve grown my Instagram to 740 followers, hit a 3,000-view milestone on my latest reel, and prepped for my showing at Twin Cities Con. I’ll share strategies on leveraging social media, boosting in-person book sales, and creating attention-driven marketing for authors eager to…
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In this episode of Romancing Like Swift, hosts Morgana Bevan and Emma-Lee Jane interview Chelle Honiker, co-founder of Indie Author Magazine, to discuss the parallels between Taylor Swift’s approach to her career and the world of indie authorship. The conversation dives into the transformative power of authenticity, setting boundaries, and building…
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Our latest guest is J.T. Evans, fantasy, science fiction, and horror author and former president of Colorado Springs Fiction Writers Group and Pikes Peak Writers. Today he brings his expertise and experience in both writing and gaming to help us dig into the nitty gritty of fantasy city building. When not writing, he keeps computers secure at the D…
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In this debut episode of the Plot Geek Academy Podcast, hosts Troy, Jenna, and CJ tackle a crucial question for aspiring authors: Who are you as a writer? As they introduce themselves and share personal stories, they discuss the foundational elements of their philosophy, built around the "Three C's"—Craft, Create, and Career. These pillars encompas…
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In this episode of Romancing Like Swift, hosts Morgana Bevan and Emma-Lee Jayne sit down with returning guest Michael Evans to discuss the growing impact of the creator economy on authors. They explore how shifts in technology and social platforms are transforming traditional publishing models, empowering authors to become creator-entrepreneurs. Mi…
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Our guest today is Tim Akers, author of more than ten (often genre-blending) fantasy novels and more short stories and novellas than we wanted to count. Tim was born in deeply rural North Carolina and is the last in a long line of telephony princes, tourist attraction barons, and gruff Scottish bankers. He moved to Chicago for college and stayed to…
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In this episode of Romancing Like Swift, hosts Morgana Bevan and Emma-Lee Jane sit down with Damon Courtney from BookFunnel to explore the art of building a dedicated fanbase as an indie author, drawing inspiration from Taylor Swift’s remarkable connection with her superfans. Damon shares insights into creating a strong author brand, using direct s…
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Our guest today is Tim Akers, author of more than ten (often genre-blending) fantasy novels and more short stories and novellas than we wanted to count. Tim was born in deeply rural North Carolina and is the last in a long line of telephony princes, tourist attraction barons, and gruff Scottish bankers. He moved to Chicago for college and stayed to…
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Just what do you do with a PhD in the History of Science? Write novels–science fiction, urban fantasy, and thriller. Our guest today is Steve Ruskin, PhD. He’s the author of the nonfiction popular history novel America’s First Great Eclipse and countless academic writings, and also of the ExoRok Rebels science fiction series and Trina Piper magical…
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In this insightful episode of Romancing Like Swift, hosts Morgana Bevan and Emma-Lee Jane sit down with guest Michael Evans to discuss the powerful "Fans First" mindset and how authors can learn from Taylor Swift's approach to building genuine, lasting relationships with fans. They explore how prioritizing fans can lead to greater success and how s…
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In this episode of the Romancing Like Swift podcast, hosts Morgana Bevan and Emma-Lee Jane are joined by Becca Syme to dive into the challenges of handling criticism as an author and the impact it can have on emotional well-being. Drawing inspiration from Taylor Swift’s experiences, the conversation covers topics such as the influence of childhood …
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Just what do you do with a PhD in the History of Science? Write novels–science fiction, urban fantasy, and thriller. Our guest today is Steve Ruskin, PhD. He’s the author of the nonfiction popular history novel America’s First Great Eclipse and countless academic writings, and also of the ExoRok Rebels science fiction series and Trina Piper magical…
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Elizabeth Lyons is the author of WRITE THE DAMN BOOK ALREADY, and host of a podcast by the same name. She offers a course for new and emerging authors called PUBLISH THE DAMN BOOK ALREADY, and for all my listeners, she's offering a 25% discount when you use the code AUTHOR25. Check it out here: https://www.publishaprofitablebook.com/publish…
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