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There are a lot of fans out there, but how did they, and more importantly, how can you, turn your passion into something creative? Join us each week as we meet fans who have moved from being consumers to creators. If your interests spring from speculative fiction and related fandoms, join us; whether you’re a model builder, cosplayer, artist, writer, fan-publisher, or club organizer, you’ll find something of interest with The Halfling and the Spaceman!
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Today we're talking with Robert C. Murray, poet and author. Robert is the author of the Titan Run Trilogy, which he describes as "Forward-Looking Science Fiction with an Old-School feel." In addition, Robert is also a podcaster and musician! References and Links:https://titanruntrilogy.space/index.htmlhttps://www.lefthandrob.net/https://www.threads.net/@LeftHandRobMusic in this episode:Fluidscape by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 lice...
We were honored to talk with Donna Glee Williams, the winner of Manly Wade Wellman award. She is a poet and writer of literary fantasy and science fiction, Including ”The Night Fields”, “Dreamers”, and “The Braided Path”.References and Links:https://www.donnagleewilliams.com/https://ncsff.org/awards/wellman/Music in this episode:Fluidscape by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech...
We’re excited to have talked with an RPG enthusiast who has been developing the world of Orthane for 30 years, Dave Hadden! Orthane Productions is about to launch its Kickstarter to release the setting and campaign materials. References and Links:https://keshanar.com/Music in this episode:Fluidscape by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?...
We had AZ Rozillis with us. She’s a literal rocket scientist, and fantasy/sci author, whose first novel is now out.References and Links:https://www.spacewizardsciencefantasy.com/author/a.z.-rozkillisMusic in this episode:Fluidscape by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100393Artist: http://incompetech.com/Fantasy Game Theme by BlueJ...
We got to have Alex Kingsley with us! Alex is a writer, comedian, and game designer. They are also a co-founder of Strong Branch Productions. Fun conversation!References and Links:https:/alexjkingsley.orghttps://alexyquest.itch.io/https://strongbranchproductions.comhttps://www.spacewizardsciencefantasy.com/book/empress-of-dustMusic in this episode:Fluidscape by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/...
We had a great time talking with Sci/Fi Fantasy author and woodworker, Ben Meeks. The Keeper Chronicles is his first series. It’s an urban fantasy series about a were otter!References and Links:https://www.chiselandquill.com/---Music in this episode:Fluidscape by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100393Artist: http://incompet...
We were excited to talk with Bob McGough. Bob is an author, podcaster, and indie tabletop game. He is best known as the author of his ‘Rural’ Urban Fantasy series, the Jubal County Saga. He’s also, in his own words…a hot mess! This was a lot of funReferences and Links:https://talesbybob.com/https://beardedbardinkworks.com/
We had a chat with Priya Sridhar, a fantasy/science fiction author who’s written several books and short stories, including her Powered series. Among other topics, she talks about how her cultural heritage as an Indian-American has worked its way into her writingReferences and Links:https://www.priyajsridhar.com/https://bsky.app/profile/priyajsridhar.bsky.social
We had a great time talking with author Lisa Hodorovych. She mainly writes suspense/thriller type stories with romance and comedy mixed in. She also has her own small publication production company, Quoth the Writer.---Music in this episode:Fluidscape by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100393Artist: http://incompetech.com/F...
Today we talk with Nikole McDonald-Jones. Spooni, as the art world knows her, is ½ Rocket Scientist, ½ Graphic Designer & ½ Illustrator. We had to find out what that’s all about! References and Links:https://studionini.carrd.co/---Music in this episode:Fluidscape by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100393Artist: ht...
We were excited to talk with author J. Alexander Cohen. He is a novelist, and writer of cozy and cozy-adjacent gay fantasy novels. His latest book Talio’s Codex is out now, published by Space Wizard Science Fantasy. References and Links:https://www.jalexandercohen.com/https://www.spacewizardsciencefantasy.com/book/talio's-codex---Music in this episode:Fluidscape by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/license...
It was great fun getting to talk with one of the guests of honor at ConGregate…Sherrilyn Keyon! She’s a NY bestselling, probably best known for her Dark Hunter series universe. Check it out, and later you can check out the YouTube video! ---Music in this episode:Fluidscape by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100393Arti...
Today we meet Roosevelt Pitt of Amara Entertainment. Amara Entertainment produces and distributes ethic superhero comics to fill the void left by a lack of positive African American heroes in the mainstream marketplace. He's also written children's books, graphic novels, and movie scripts.References and Links:https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/purge-revisited-3oth-anniversary#/https://www.facebook.com/roosevelt.pitt.9 ---Music in this episode:Fluidscape by Kevin MacL...
Today we're talking with Yamil Camacho. He is the co-lead for the Gongfarmer's Almanac, a community fanzine for all things related to Goodman Games Dungeon Crawl Classics RPG and a contributing editor for Orthane Productions.References and Links:https://joseyamil.com/https://www.instagram.com/jyamilwrites/---Music in this episode:Fluidscape by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetec...
Fun conversation with Bill Blume. His latest book West of the Apocalypse is available from Time Killer Publishers. He’s written other sci/fi and fantasy books and short stories including one titled The Big Sneeze, which is a comic police procedural with dragons.References and Links:https://www.billblume.net/https://www.instagram.com/billblume/https://www.threads.net/@billblume---Music in this episode:Fluidscape by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 ...
Meet Wendy S. Delmater the editor of the acclaimed science fiction magazine "Abyss and Apex." She's a professional editor of science fiction and fantasy novels and short stores, she's also authored her own short fiction and poetry as well as non-fiction works such as "Confessions of a Female Safety Engineer".References and Links:https://wendysdelmater.net/https://www.abyssapexzine.com/https://x.com/safewrite?lang=en---Music in this episode:Fluidscape by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a...
Meet David and Lydia Sherrer! David Sherrer is Marketing Director and Lead Game Designer of Chenoweth Press. Chenoweth Press LLC is an independent publisher of books and games written by Lydia and David Sherrer. Its products include award-winning and best-selling novels as well as popular indie game Cat Magic: Lydia is the Award-winning and USA Today-bestselling author of snark-filled urban fantasy,References and Links:https://www.lydiasherrer.com/https://chenowethgames.com/---Mus...
Meet Rob Howell, best-selling creator of the Shijuren fantasy setting and an author in the Four Horsemen Universe. He writes primarily high fantasy, space opera, military science fiction, and alternate history, usually with mystery mixed into it all.References and Links:https://robhowell.org/blog/https://firehallsagas.com/tiki-index.phphttps://www.facebook.com/rhodri2112https://x.com/rhodri2112https://www.patreon.com/rhodri2112https://www.reddragonquilts.com/---Music in this episode:Fluidscap...
Meet author Chris Clouser. He's written sixteen books and one play, all covering fantasy, science-fiction, mystery, and sports history while contributing to several compilations, along with multiple articles in national publications! How did he get from writing about sports to writing fantasy, sci-fi, and mysteries? References and Links:https://clouserwritesbooks.wordpress.com/https://www.facebook.com/christopherclouser.authorpage---Music in this episode:Fluidscape by Kevin ...
Meet Terreal Brown of Weavers Circle. Straight from their website "Imagine a world where everyone feels like they belong because communities encourage social connection by playing with stories." What an awesome concept!References and Links:https://www.weaverscircle.com/---Music in this episode:Fluidscape by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index....
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