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This week on the podcast I’m very excited to be joined by Eldon Thompson. I’ve had the pleasure of several great interviews, but this one is certainly a contender for my favorite. As I think you’ll notice as you listen, Eldon is an incredibly articulate and well-reasoned author who has thought a lot about the power of stories. I hope you enjoy this interview as much as I enjoyed conducting it.

Today on the podcast I’m joined by one of my favorite authors, Fonda Lee. Fonda is an incredible author and is right now in the process of finishing her award winning Green Bone Saga. In this interview we talk about action movies, staying focused on the heart of a story, and on the challenges and opportunities of writing in different mediums. To find out more about Fonda you can find her here: Fonda’s Twitter Fonda’s Website And as always, if you want to find out more about me: Facebook Twitter Instagram Goodreads Bookbub

This week I’m joined by Kelly Blanchard. Kelly is one of a number of growing authors who are blending elements of science fiction and fantasy together in their fictional worlds. I enjoyed speaking with Kelly about the risks and rewards of doing so! Kelly’s Facebook Kelly’s Twitter Kelly’s Website And as always, if you want to find out more about me: Facebook Twitter Instagram Goodreads Bookbub

My guest this week is YA fantasy author Mike Shelton. As usual we talk about the most important stories he read growing up, as well as how to keep an imagination active as we get older. Mike’s Facebook Mike’s Facebook Group Mike’s Website And as always, if you want to find out more about me: Facebook Twitter Instagram Goodreads Bookbub

This week on the podcast I’m excited to introduce Catrin Russell, an independent author who just recently published her first books. In this conversation we discuss stories in board games, the influence of anime and manga on Catrin’s storytelling, and explore the world she’s created. I hope you enjoy. Catrin’s Facebook Catrin’s Instagram Catrin’s Website And as always, if you want to find out more about me: Facebook Twitter Instagram Goodreads Bookbub

I can’t tell y’all how excited I am to release the podcast this week. My guest this week is Anthony Ryan, one of my favorite authors. He’s a prolific New York Times bestselling author. In our interview we discuss everything from heroes in storytelling to the stories that influenced him as a reader and writer. We also have discuss how his study of history has driven his stories. I hope you enjoy. Anthony’s Website Anthony’s Twitter And as always, if you want to find out more about me: Facebook Twitter Instagram Goodreads Bookbub

Today on the podcast I’m excited to share with you all my interview with Joseph Malik. Joseph has had one interesting life thus far, and this ended up turning into a fascinating interview. In this interview we discuss fantastic linguistics, the role of appropriate details in fantasy, and how a stuntman and military special operations warrior became a bestselling fantasy author. I hope you enjoy! Joseph’s Twitter Joseph’s Facebook Joseph’s Instagram Joseph’s Website And as always, if you want to find out more about me: Facebook Twitter Instagram Goodreads Bookbub

For my guest this week I welcome Australian writer Catherine Walker. Catherine is an epic fantasy writer who has a self-professed struggle with writing a short story. Catherine was gracious enough to wake up incredibly early to sit down with me, and we had a wide ranging conversation about storytelling and how readers are welcome to bring their own interpretations to a work. I hope you enjoy! Catherine’s Facebook Catherine’s twitter Catherine’s Website And as always, if you want to find out more about me: Facebook Twitter Instagram Goodreads Bookbub

So, I decided to start 2020 off a little different. Today you’ll find the first interview I did for the podcast (although not the first that I posted). This is an interview with my friend and author Bryce Allen, who kindly agreed to be my guinea pig as I tried to learn the ropes of podcasting. We were never sure if this was going to air or not, but as I was listening to the recording, I decided that what Bryce had to say was worth listening to. So, in a few ways, this interview is a little rough. Even though Bryce is a good friend of mine, I was nervous, and I feel like it comes through. Regardless, I hope you enjoy! I’ll also apologize, as Bryce writes under several names. If you’re interested in checking out the book we talk about the most in this interview, search for Chosen by the Blade on Amazon. And as always, if you want to find out more about me: Facebook Twitter Instagram Goodreads Bookbub

To finish up 2019, I’m pleased to introduce a man who could make a compelling case for being the most interesting man in the world, James Hunter. James has been a marine, a pirate hunter, and now works full-time as both an author and publisher. In this very entertaining conversation, we discuss why stories matter to soldiers, how to live an “interesting” life, and the value of entertainment. I hope you enjoy, and thanks for a wonderful 2019! James’ Facebook James’ Twitter James’ Website And as always, if you want to find out more about me: Facebook Twitter Instagram Goodreads Bookbub