Fantasy Talks Live
🎙 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 community chats. Fantasy tropes, writing advice, and behind the scenes insights. Coverage of epic fantasy, urban fantasy, dark fantasy, and more! 🌟 Whether you’re a die hard Tolkien fan, a Discworld devotee, a Brandon Sanderson binge reader or just diving into fantasy for the first time, Fantasy Talks Live is the podcast for you. 📅 New episodes every whenever I can schedule them! 📍Live & interactive – join the conversation in real-time! 🎧 Listen on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss a live fantasy chat! #FantasyTalksLive #FantasyPodcast #FantasyBooks #AuthorInterviews #BookTube #FantasyBookReview #EpicFantasy #Discworld #Sanderson #Tolkien #FantasyLiterature #FantasyCommunity #LivePodcast #WorldBuilding #WritingFantasy
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Welcome Listener!
After years of building a subscriber base in Youtube, I started making connections with very interesting people in the fantasy genre, from dedicated readers to book editors, indie authors and World Fantasy Award winning authors. Here's my journey of discovery and the wonderful conversations I had along the way. Join my journey of discovery!
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Episodes
Saturday Sep 28, 2024
Saturday Sep 28, 2024
In this episode I am joined by friend and fellow podcaster, community manager and all round nice guy Steve from the PageChewing.com forums.
I ask Steve about his experience creating a fabulous online community for fellow book lovers and the trials and tribulations of creating online content, why we do it, what is the point of it all and the impact it has had in our lives.
You can find out more about Steve and the wonderful online community he has created over at www.pagechewing.com
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Saturday Sep 21, 2024
Saturday Sep 21, 2024
In this episode I talk to author and Disney Star Wars animator Nathan R. Allen. First, Nathan very kindly answers my questions about working for Disney and the present day status of Disney Star Wars before diving into his first novel The Heretic, his writing process and the drive to write it.
You can find out my review of his novel over at my Youtube channel: https://youtu.be/vnm6dHCrL9o
You can also find out more about Nathan and his work over at his website: www.nathanrallen.com
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Sunday Sep 15, 2024
Sunday Sep 15, 2024
In this episode I am joined by Canadian comic book artist Sam Beck. We talk about her journey into comics, influences and even touch on the ever controversial topic of the place of AI on the creative arts.
You can find out more about Sam and her work over at www.sambeck.ca
Sunday Sep 08, 2024
Sunday Sep 08, 2024
In this episode I am joined by podcast friends author Holly Tinsley and comics writer Joseph Oliveira to learn about crowdfunding. I learn the do's and dont's of crowdfunding, the pros and cons, what makes a successful campaign and what happens when a campaign fails.
You can find out more about Holly's work over at: https://www.hltinsley.co.uk
You can find out more about Joseph's work over at: https://www.afterlightcomics.com
Sunday Sep 01, 2024
Sunday Sep 01, 2024
In this episode, I am joined by slipstream author Susana Imaginário to discuss the seminal graphic novel The Incal, by Alejandro Jodorowsky and Jean Giraud aka Moebius.
Listener beware, spoilers ahead!
Sunday Aug 25, 2024
Sunday Aug 25, 2024
In this episode I talk with professor and doctor Erik Goodwyn, MD about his fantasy novel King of the Forgotten Darkness. We explore what took him away from academia into fantasy and the influences of his daily practise as a psychiatrist and the role of dreams in fantasy literature.
You can find out more about Dr Goodwyn and his work over at his Youtube channel The Imaginarium: https://youtube.com/@theimaginarium?si=Gre2q3jY4IB41glL and his personal website: www.erikgoodwyn.com
Saturday Aug 17, 2024
Saturday Aug 17, 2024
In this episode I talk to Livia J. Elliot, author of the interactive fiction collection Unearthed Stories and host of the Books Undone Podcast.
You can find out more about Livia and her work over at www.liviajelliot.com
Thursday Aug 08, 2024
Thursday Aug 08, 2024
In this episode I am joined by the ever delightful Derri Hibbert to discuss all things Discworld and explore why we both love it so much.
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You can find out more about Derr over at her YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@derrisreaditbefore
Sunday Jul 28, 2024
Sunday Jul 28, 2024
In this episode, I am delighted to talk to Dugeons and Dragons historian Ben Riggs about his book, Slaying the Dragon and the rise and fall of TSR, the company that birthed the seminal role playing game Dungeons and Dragons.
You can find out more about Ben and his work over at: www.writerbenriggs.com
Thursday Jul 18, 2024
Thursday Jul 18, 2024
In this episode I had the absolute pleasure of talking to Christopher Ruocchio himself about his journey into writing and publishing the very popular Sun Eater series. I was also exceptionally fortunate to have the wonderful Susana Imaginário as a co-host and save the day when I was struck with technical issues.
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You can find out more about Mr Ruocchio over at: www.sollanempire.com