Fantasy Talks Live

In this episode I talk to author David Deane Haskell about his new Sci-Fi novel, The Solarian Deep, his writing process, his novel and how Sci-Fi helped him heal through a process of addiction and recovery.
You can find out more about David's work over at: www.daviddeanehaskell.comIf you are interested in The Solarian Deep, you have direct access here: https://mybook.to/solariandeep
#scifi #fantasy #scifibooks
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In this episode, Varsha hosts as usual and we take our monthly (more or less!) deep dive into the murky waters of the Ankh, this time for Men at Arms, the 15th novel in the wonderful Discworld Series.
If you would like to participate in any of the read alongs or take part in our discussions, you can find out more about us over at www.pagechewing.com
Or email me at: amazing_wolrds@hotmail.com
 

In this episode, I am disavowed of my notions of plot vs character by the great Fantasy Thinker and Hollywood scholar Carl D'Albert.
We discuss what makes a good character, a good plot, and what can we live with, good characters with a bad plot, or good plot with bad characters?
You can find out more about Jarrod The Fantasy and Carl over at www.pagechewing.com
#fantasy #fantasybooks #characters #plot #plotvscharacter

We continue our journey on the back of four elephants who themselves stand on the back of Great A'Tuin towards the Big Bang. 
In this episode, Varsha, Alex and I discuss the joys of Lords and Ladies and end up falling down a rabbit hole down at the very end of the episode.
#Discworld #Terry Pratchett #Fantasy #Fantasybooks
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You can find out more about Varsha and all her read alongs over at: https://www.youtube.com/@ReadingByTheRainyMountain
 
You can also find out about Alex's book, Carpentry in the Elven Forest over at: https://www.amazon.com/Carpentry-Elven-Forest-Alex-French/dp/1919241604

The wonderful Mr Akers is back for a second round of Fantasy Talks Live, sharing some of the behind the scenes harsh realities of being a traditionally published author and why he has had to turn some of his attention towards the indie market.
You can find out more about Tim and his work over at: www.timakers.net
You can contact me:email: amazing_worlds@hotmail.comInstagram: jose_amazing_worlds
#publishing #indieauthors #fantasy #timakers

In this episode I talk to author Zara Marielle about her upocoming book, The Cafe of Inifinite Doors, what empowering women means and how people can relate and find inspiration in shared stories.
You cand find out more about Ms Marielle and her book over at: https://www.zaramarielle.com
#fantasy #empoweringwomen #feminist #fantasybooks
You can contact me:email: amazing_worlds@hotmail.comInstagram: jose_amazing_worlds

In this episode I am joined by industry expert and author D. A. Murray to talk about AI, the Sci-fi genre and the first book in her sci-fi trilogy Dominion - Ascension.
You can find out more about Ms Murray over at: https://damurrayofficial.com and her Instagram: @damurrayofficial
#sci-fi #AI #fantasy #fantasybooks #damurray

In this episode, Varsha hosts as we continue our deep dive into the Discworld series.
Today we are lucky to have someone brand new to the Discworld to analyse this book with, the ever great The Fantasy Thinker, bringing a fresh take on the series and the perspective of someone brand new to this amazing world.
 
#terrypratchett #discworld #fantasy #fantasybooks

In this episode I am joined by Jeremy Szal, author of The Common sci-fi series to discuss his journey to becoming a published author, we discuss what works can be classified as sci-fi and the inspirations behind his The Common series.
We finish off by delving into the fickle nature of the publishing industry.
#sci-fi #jeremyszal #thecommon #fantasybooks

In this episode I am joined by internationally acclaimed writer J. D. Barker, author of the 4MK series, The Fourth Monkey, The Fifth to Die and The Sixth Wicked Child.
We talk about his beginnings as a writer, his advice for indie authors, what makes a good thriller book, his collaborations with James Patterson and his upcoming three prequels to the series to be released later this year.
#JDBarker #TheFourthMonkey #4MK #Thrillers #Thrillernovels