Fantasy Talks Live

Episode 20 - Demon in White Spoiler Discussion with Ian from BNB Books

In this episode, Ian and I continue our journey through the Sollan Empire and discuss the relative merits and demerits of Demon in White, book 3 in the Sun Eater series by Christopher Ruocchio.

Episode 19 - In Conversation with Sandy Petersen

In this episode, I have the privilege of talking to legendary games designer Sandy Petersen. Mr Petersen is the creator of the classic Call of Cthulhu RPG, and designer of such classic computer games as DOOM and Age of Empires II.
In this conversation we talk about his journey into games design, his love for H. P. Lovecraft and future projects.
You can find out more about Mr Petersen's current work over at his website www.petersengames.com and his Youtube channel Sandy of Cthulhu: https://www.youtube.com/@SandyofCthulhu
 

Episode 18 - The Current State of Cinema with Chris Mohan

In this episode I am joined by Chris Mohan, host of the Chris Mohan Youtube movie channel to discuss the current state of Hollywood movies.
You can find out more about Chris and his take on movies and recommendations over at this channel: https://www.youtube.com/@chrismohan

Episode 17 - In Conversation with Joey Oliveira, Chief Editor at Afterlight Comics

In this episode, I am joined by Joey Oliveira, chief editor at Afterlight Comics, an award winning independent horror comics publisher who just got a distribution deal with Diamond Comics Distributor. A great success story of having a vision and chasing your dreams through hard work, determination, and learning along the way.
You can find out more about Joey and his work over at www.afterlightcomics.com 

Episode 16 - Howling Dark Spoiler Discussion with Ian from BNB Books

In this episode I am joined with long term partner in crime Ian from BNB Books to discuss The Howling Dark, book 2 in the Sun Eater series by Christopher Ruocchio. Warning: Wheel of Time flashbacks mentioned...

Episode 15 - Fitz and the Fool Trilogy Discussion with Derri from Derri's Read It Before

In this episode, Derri is back to discuss the final three installments in the Realm of the Elderlings series by american author Robin Hobb. We discuss the finale of this long series and ponder the merits and demerits of the series as a whole.

Episode 14 - The Role of the Editor with David J. Butler, editor at Baen Books

In this episode I hold a wonderful conversation with the fantastic David J. Butler, chief editor at Baen Books, to learn about the role of the editor in the writing and publishing process. David soon became a good friend of the podcast and went on to facilitate some of the future conversations in the podcast.

Episode 13 - Author Interview: Susana Imáginario author of The Timelessness Series

In this episode I meet and talk for the first time with the truly insightful Susana Imaginario, author of The Timelessness series and soon to be become a great friend of the podcast.
You can find out more about Susana and her work over at her Youtube channel: Den of the Wyrd.

Episode 12 - Empire of Silence discussion with Ian from BNB Books

Welcome back! In this episode, Ian and I talk about our first foray into the Sollan Empire by Christopher Ruocchio. In this episode, we discuss the Empire of Silence, the first book in the Sun Eater series. Little did we know what the future had in store for us...

Episode 11 - The Rain Wild Chronicles by Robin Hobb discussion with Derri from Derri's Read it Before

In this episode, the one and only Derri Herbert is back to discuss and spoil the heck out of the wonderful Rain Wild Chronicles by Robin Hobb.
In this one, I am glad to discover I am not the only one who thinks that this tetralogy is the hidden gem within the Realm of the Elderlings.