Below is the archive of all episodes of Authors on a Podcast Talking Books in order of publication (newest to oldest).
This is a podcast for book lovers. From fantasy to horror, science fiction to thrillers, and everything in between, join host and reviewer David Walters as he hosts some of your favorite authors for a chat about their books, writing careers, inspirations, and what the future holds.
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July 2021:
Author Chat – Bradley Beaulieu
Join David as he chats with author Bradley Beaulieu about the finale to his sprawling Song of Shattered Sands series, A Desert Torn Asunder. There is also talk of baked goods, swords, and much MUCH more.
Author Chat – Robert V. S. Redick
Join David as he chats with author Robert V.S. Redick about the newly released Sidewinders, Book 2 in his Fire Sacraments series. Master Assassins, Book 1 in the series, was one of David’s Top Reads in 2018 and comes as one of his highest recommendations.
June 2021:
Come join David as he chats with author Alex de Campi about her newest release, Heartbreak Incorporated, from Rebellion Publishing. There will also be some talk about graphic novels, her debut, The Scottish Boy, and more!
Author Chat – Miles (Christian) Cameron
Join David as he chats with author extraordinaire Miles (aka Christian) Cameron about his upcoming novel, Artifact Space, which hits shelves on June 24th from Gollancz. There may also be chat about swords, but that cannot be confirmed nor denied. My review can be found here: https://fanfiaddict.com/2021/06/08/re…
Join David as he chats with author ML Spencer about her most recent release, Dragon Mage (Rivenworld #1), what we can expect in Champion of the Fallen, SPFBO, self-promotion as an indie, and much much more!
Join David as he chats with author Michelle Sagara about her upcoming release, Cast in Conflict (The Chronicles of Elantra #16) which hits on June 29th, as well as talk about life, writing, and much much more!
Come join David as he chats with author/editor/blogger Sarah Chorn about her current works (The Badlands series and The Songs of Sefate series), her experience with SPFBO as an author and judge, editing some of today’s heavy hitters in the indie/self-pub world, and much much more!
Join David as he chats with fantasy’s own Stephen Merchant, aka David Wragg, about his upcoming release, The Righteous (Articles of Faith #2), from HarperVoyager. The Righteous hits store shelves on June 10th.
Come join David as he chats with author Philip Fracassi about his upcoming short story collection, Beneath a Pale Sky (Lethe Press – June 18th, 2021), as well as his upcoming debut novel, Boys in the Valley (Earthling Publications – Halloween 2021)
Come join David as he chats w/ author Sarah Pinsker about her newest novel, We Are Satellites.
Join David as he chats w/ author Stephen Aryan about his upcoming release, The Coward (Quest for Heroes #1), from Angry Robot Books. The Coward hits store shelves on June 8th.
May 2021:
Author Chat – John Gwynne, Vol. 2
David welcomes back author John Gwynne to talk about his newest release, The Shadow of the Gods (The Bloodsworn Saga #1) from Orbit Books.
Come join David as he chats w/ author Gareth Hanrahan about his upcoming release, The Broken God (The Black Iron Legacy #3), which hits on May 18th from Orbit.
April 2021:
Come hang out w/ David as he chats with author Martha Wells, the Hugo/Nebula/Alex/Locus award winning author of The Murderbot Diaries, Ile-Rien & The Fall of Ile-Rien series, and the Books of Raksura.
Come join David as he chats with author J.S. Dewes about her upcoming debut novel, The Last Watch (The Divide #1), which hits shelves on April 20th, 2021. Hailed as “The Expanse meets Game of Thrones”, this debut novel has captivated a couple of contributors on FanFiAddict with quotes like “The Last Watch is nearly flawless.” & “…my pick for science fiction debut of the year.”
March 2021:
Come join David as he chats with author C. L. Clark about life, writing, and her upcoming fantasy debut, The Unbroken (Magic of the Lost #1) – which hits shelves on March 23rd.
Join David as he chats with author M. R. Carey about life, writing, and the finale of his most recent trilogy (The Rampart Triogy) entitled ‘The Fall of Koli’ – which hits shelves on March 23rd, 2021.
Author Chat – Lee Matthew Goldberg
Come join David as he chats with author Lee Matthew Goldberg about life, writing, and his upcoming sci-fi debut, Orange City, hitting store shelves on March 16th.
Come listen to David chat with artist Tommy Arnold about life, how he got into cover design, how he goes from manuscript to final cover, and more!
February 2021:
Author Chat – Yaroslav Barsukov
Come join David as he chats with author Yaroslav Barsukov about life, writing, and his debut novella Tower of Mud and Straw (Metamorphosis Publishing – 2/21/21).
Join David as he chats with author Sam J. Miller about life, writing, and his award winning/nominated novels. Make sure to check out Sam’s website (https://samjmiller.com/) where you can find out more about him, and his books.
Join David as he chats with author Alex White about the first time they met, Alien, Star Trek, giant freaking robots, and so much more. Their new novel, Alien: Into Charybdis hits store bookshelves on February 23rd.
Noir at the Bar – Valentine’s Eve Edition
Come listen to readings by some of the biggest names in crime and thriller writing feat. S.A. Cosby, Sam W. Anderson, Hillary Leftwich, Hank Early, John Langan, Paul Tremblay, Mary SanGiovanni, Josh Malerman, Brenda S. Tolian, Jeremy Robert Johnson, Maryse Meijer and Gabino Iglesias.
Join Justin Lee Anderson, Gareth Ryder-Hanrahan, G R Matthews, Steve McHugh & Anna Stephens for a session of D&D during TBRcon21.
TBRcon21 – Gods, Goddesses & Demigods OH MY!
Join Dyrk Ashton, Justin T. Call, Michael R. Fletcher, Tom Lloyd, Michael J. Sullivan, Jordan Loyal Short & Jonathan Wood as they chat Gods, Goddesses & Demigods OH MY! during TBRcon21.
Join Justin Lee Anderson, Zack Argyle, Alexander Darwin, Robert Fleming, Suzannah Rowntree, Patrick Samphire & Rachel Emma Shaw as they chat SPFBO during TBRcon21.
Join Peter V. Brett, Steven Erikson, R. F. Kuang, Devin Madson & Evan Winter as they discuss The Future of Fantasy during TBRcon21.
TBRcon21 – Grim, Dark… or Just Fantasy?
Join Ben Galley, Gareth Ryder-Hanrahan, G R Matthews, Peter McLean, Adrian Selby & Holly Tinsley as they chat Grim, Dark… or Just Fantasy? during TBRcon21.
TBRcon21 – Writerly Advice (NOT)
Join Stephen Aryan, RJ Barker, Nicholas Eames, Anna Stephens & Adrian Tchaikovsky as they chat Writerly Advice during TBRcon21.
Join Katherine Arden, Alina Boyden, Christian/Miles Cameron, Sebastien de Castell, Daniel Kelly & Evan Winter as they chat History in SFF during TBRcon21.
TBRcon21 – The Intersection of Neurodivergence & SFF Writing
Join Elisa A. Bonin, Sunyi Dean, Essa Hansen & Sonora Reyes as they chat The Intersection of Neurodivergence & SFF Writing during TBRcon21.
TBRcon21 – The Joys (or Lack Thereof) of Editing
Join Alicia Wanstall-Burke, Shelly Campbell, Nick Martell & David Wragg as they chat The Joys (or Lack Thereof) of Editing during TBRcon21.
Join David Dalglish, Alexander Darwin, Sam Hawke, Rob J. Hayes, Michael Mammay & Jeremy Szal in Science Fiction & Fantasy Fight Club during TBRcon21.
TBRcon21 – Sensory Details in SFF
Join Mike Chen, Scott Drakeford, Ryan Van Loan, Marina J. Lostetter, Megan E. O’Keefe & Gareth L Powell as they chat Sensory Detail in Science Fiction & Fantasy during TBRcon21.
TBRcon21 – Thrills That Pay the Bills
Join Emily Carpenter, Hank Early, Josh Malerman, Bracken MacLeod & John Marrs as they chat Thrills That Pay the Bills during TBRcon21.
TBRcon21 – But, What Scares YOU?
Join K. M. Alexander, M R Carey, Lee C Conley, Andy Davidson, Jonathan Janz & Tim Meyer as they chat about what actually scares them during TBRcon21.
Join Graham Austin-King, Brian Naslund, Mike Shackle, Mike Shel, ML Spencer & Phil Williams as they chat about Anti-Heroes, morally grey characters and more during TBRcon21.
TBRcon21 – Experiential Inspirations
Join Christian/Miles Cameron, Sebastien de Castell, John Gwynne, Jeannette Ng & Scott Oden as they chat about Experiential Inspirations whilst fully armored during TBRcon21.
TBRcon21 – World-Building and Your Place In It
Join Brian D. Anderson, Angela Boord, Dale Lucas, Travis M. Riddle, J Rushing & Angus Watson as they chat World-Building & Your Place In It during TBRcon21.
Join Gautam Bhatia, Yaroslav Barsukov, Deck Matthews, Robert V.S. Redick, Andrea Stewart & Luke Tarzian as they chat Global SFF during TBRcon21.
Author Reading – A Hero’s Welcome (Heroes of Troy #2) – Daniel Kelly
Gather ’round and listen as author Daniel Kelly reads an excerpt from his newest release, A Hero’s Welcome (Heroes of Troy #2). Enjoy!
Author Reading – Ryan Van Loan – The Sin in the Steel
Author Ryan Van Loan drops by to read an excerpt from his swashbuckling debut, The Sin in the Steel (The Fall of the Gods #1), from Tor Books, out now at your favorite retailer!
Author Reading – Jordan Loyal Short
Come listen to Jordan Loyal Short read the prologue from his novel ‘The Skald’s Black Verse (Dreadbound Ode #1)’.
Gather round as David chats with author Michael Mammay about life, writing, and his upcoming release, Colonyside (Planetside #3), which hits on 12/29/20 from HarperVoyager.
Author Chat – Jeremy Robert Johnson
Gather round while David chats with author Jeremy Robert Johnson about life, writing, and his newest release, The Loop.
Gather ’round as David chats with author Emily Carpenter about life, writing, the Southern Gotchic genre, and her newest release, Reviving the Hawthorn Sisters.
December 2020:
Gather ’round and listen to RJ and David chat about life, writing, antlers, The Bone Ships, Girton Clubfoot, and anything else under the sun.
November 2020:
Gather ’round and listen to RJ and David chat about life, writing, antlers, The Bone Ships, Girton Clubfoot, and anything else under the sun.
Release Read – Legacy of Steel (The Legacy Trilogy #2) – Matthew Ward
Gather ’round while Richard and David chat about life, writing, Sandman Slim, and much more! Ballistic Kiss (Sandman Slim #11), which is the penultimate volume of the series, hits bookshelves on August 25th, so make sure to go pre-order yourself a copy
Author Q&A + LIVE Reading – Evan Winter
Gather ’round and listen to Matt and David chat about life, writing, and Lovecraft. Lovecraft Country, Matt’s 2016 novel, is hitting HBO as a new series starting August 16th. Make sure to check it out!
Gather ’round and listen to David chat with multi-genre writer, Laurel K. Hamilton. Topics include how Laurell became a writer, early influences in her career that are still seen in her works today, how she keeps Anita Blake a fresh voice in fiction, and a little bit about what we can expect from her newest novel, Sucker Punch, which hits on August 4th.
October 2020:
Gather ’round and listen to David chat with author P. Djèlí Clark about his life, writing, and his upcoming release, Ring Shout, coming from Tor.com Publishing on October 13th.
September 2020:
Q&A Session with author Stephen Graham Jones. We chat about Mongrels, Mapping the Interior, The Only Good Indians, and his upcoming release, Night of the Mannequins, from Tor.com Publishing.
August 2020:
Gather ’round and listen to RJ and David chat about life, writing, antlers, The Bone Ships, Girton Clubfoot, and anything else under the sun.
Gather ’round while Richard and David chat about life, writing, Sandman Slim, and much more! Ballistic Kiss (Sandman Slim #11), which is the penultimate volume of the series, hits bookshelves on August 25th, so make sure to go pre-order yourself a copy
Gather ’round and listen to Matt and David chat about life, writing, and Lovecraft. Lovecraft Country, Matt’s 2016 novel, is hitting HBO as a new series starting August 16th. Make sure to check it out!
Gather ’round and listen to David chat with multi-genre writer, Laurel K. Hamilton. Topics include how Laurell became a writer, early influences in her career that are still seen in her works today, how she keeps Anita Blake a fresh voice in fiction, and a little bit about what we can expect from her newest novel, Sucker Punch, which hits on August 4th.
Gather ’round and listen as John and David chat about The Faithful and the Fallen, Of Blood and Bone, John’s upcoming series, The Bloodsworn Saga, and much more!
July 2020:
Gather ’round and listen to Django talk about his newest release, Ashes of the Sun (Burningblade and Silvereye #1), his writing process, influences over the years, and just how his quarantine hair doesn’t care (maybe). Ashes of the Sun is available everywhere NOW!
Gather ’round and listen to the newest episode of Authors on a Podcast Talking Books featuring author Sarah Kozloff. Jason (aka TravelingCloak) takes the reigns and chats with Sarah about her Nine Realms series, writing, and everything else under the sun.
Come hang out with Ryan, David, and co-blogger, Jason, as they chat about Ryan’s debut novel, The Sin in the Steel (The Fall of the Gods #1).
Come check out David’s chat with author Anthony Ryan. Topics include Anthony’s writing process and how it has changed over the years, writing influences then and now, thoughts on self-publishing vs traditional, and tons about his novels including the upcoming “The Black Song (Raven’s Blade #2) which hits on August 4th.
June 2020:
Gather ’round and listen to author Andrea Stewart talk about how she became a writer, influences throughout the years, a good bit about her debut novel, The Bone Shard Daughter (The Drowning Empire #1), which hits September 8th, 2020 from Orbit, and much more.
Chatting w/ fantasy author Devin Madson about her Orbit fantasy debut, We Ride the Storm (The Reborn Empire #1), the sequels, her Vengeance Trilogy receiving a reboot with Orbit Books, the transition from self-publishing to traditional, her writing process, and much more.
May 2020:
Author Reading – Nick Martell – The Kingdom of Liars (The Legacy of the Mercenary King #1)
Gather ’round and listen to Nick read an excerpt from his debut novel, The Kingdom of Liars, which just released on May 5th from Gollancz / Gallery Books. Nick also gives a little insight into Book 2 of the series, which is set to release in March of 2021.
Author Reading – Tim Meyer – “How to Kill a Bear with a Bow and Arrow” – Black Star Constellations
Gather ’round and listen to Tim Meyer read a short story from his collection “Black Star Constellations”. The short story is called “How to Kill a Bear with a Bow and Arrow”, which can also be found in his short novel, “The Switch House”.
MAYDAYCON 2020 – Panel 7 – Surviving Your Debut
Come join panelists Devin Madson, Jeremy Szal, Nick Martell, Sam Hawke, and Scott Drakeford about surviving debut novels. Whether it is the process of writing and submitting, cover design or editing, celebrating each step in the process, or what to do once your debut is out in the world.
MAYDAYCON 2020 – Panel 6 – The Journey of Getting Published
Gather ’round and listen to Karen Osborne, Marina Lostetter, Megan O’Keefe, Paul Krueger, and Ryan Van Loan discuss the journey of getting published. From writing a novel to finding an agent, submitting to publishers to pub day, they discuss the beginning, the end, and everything in-between.
MAYDAYCON 2020 – Panel 5 – The Writing Process – Is it Ever Perfected?
Gather ’round and listen to Alina Boyden, Miles Cameron, M. R. Carey, Myke Cole, and Peter V. Brett discuss writing. Does it really get any better? I submit than it cannot.
MAYDAYCON 2020 – Panel 4 – World-building. What’s Up With That?
Come check out the “World-building. What’s Up With That?” panel with authors Andrea Stewart, Brian Naslund, Justin T. Call, Luke Arnold, and Mike Shackle. Is world-building important? What about rich history? Aren’t characters more integral to the story? Let’s find out!
MAYDAYCON 2020 – Panel 3 – Traditional vs Self Pub. You Know, Because.
Come check out Dyrk Ashton, Jonathan French, Jonathan Wood, Josiah Bancroft, and Michael Fletcher chat about all things publishing (traditional and self), what are the pros and cons to both, and if, in fact, all of these people are the same person.
MAYDAYCON 2020 – Panel 2 – Grimdark, Grimheart, or Just Low Fantasy? You Decide.
Come hang out with Anna Stephens, Ben Galley, David Wragg, Peter McLean, and Rob J. Hayes as they discuss the differences between the three (3) sub-genres of fantasy, why they chose to write in those sub-genres, and if fitting into those molds hinders them at all.
MAYDAYCON 2020 – Panel 1 – Are Magic Systems Important to Make Great Fantasy?
Settle in while Angus Watson, Anna Smith Spark, Gareth Hanrahan, Matthew Ward & RJ Barker discuss magic systems, their place in fantasy, and whether or not they are a requirement for great fantasy storytelling.
MAYDAYCON 2020 – Jeremy Szal – LIVE Reading of “Stormblood (The Common #1)”
Gather ’round and listen to Jeremy Szal read Chapter 1 of his upcoming debut novel, Stormblood (The Common #1), coming from Gollancz in June!
MAYDAYCON 2020 – Michael J. Sullivan – LIVE Reading of “Theft of Swords (Riyria Revelations Vol. 1)”
Gather ’round and listen to Michael J. Sullivan perform a RARE live reading of his novel, Theft of Swords (Riyria Revelations Vol. 1).
MAYDAYCON 2020 – Ryan Van Loan – LIVE Reading of “The Sin in the Steel (The Fall of the Gods #1)”
Gather ’round and listen to Ryan Van Loan read an excerpt from his upcoming debut novel, The Sin in the Steel (The Fall of the Gods #1) from Tor Books, hitting in July!
MAYDAYCON 2020 – Dale Lucas – LIVE Reading of “Good Company (The Fifth Ward #3)”
Come listen to Dale Lucas read from his novel Good Company (The Fifth Ward #3).
MAYDAYCON 2020 – Christopher Ruocchio – LIVE Reading of “Demon in White (Sun Eater #3)”
Come listen to Christopher Ruocchio give a reading of his upcoming novel, Demon in White (Sun Eater #3). Highly recommend this trilogy!
Come hang out with Jonathan Wood (aka Jon Hollins) as he reads an excerpt from his novel, Fool’s Gold (The Dragon Lords #1).
MAYDAYCON 2020 – Jonathan Janz – LIVE Reading of “The Raven”
Come sit down with Jonathan Janz as he reads an excerpt from his upcoming novel, The Raven, coming from Flame Tree Press this Fall.
April 2020:
On this episode, David chats with author David Wragg.
Discussion includes topics like life in general during these…. weird times, David’s job history which he says isn’t all that interesting (it is), and a ton about his debut novel, The Black Hawks (Articles of Faith #1) and how it compares to all of the books people think it should.
On this episode, David chats with debut author Jeremy Szal.
Discussion includes topics like the journey to getting published by Gollancz, science fiction influences throughout the years, and TONS about his debut novel, Stormblood (The Common #1), hitting on June 4th.
On this episode, David chats with debut author Nathan Ballingrud.
Discussion includes topics like seeing his stories receive the Hollywood treatment, how he really feels about labels, writing morally grey characters, and much more!
On this episode, David chats with debut author Ryan Van Loan.
Discussion includes topics like international travel and how that influenced world-building, writing influences throughout the years, his upcoming debut novel, The Sin in the Steel (The Fall of the Gods #1), and Ryan even gives David a chance to answer a couple of questions.
Ep. 35 – Nicholas Eames
On this episode, David chats with author Nicholas Eames.
Discussion includes topics like not always being able to hide your nerdy side, the sheer amount of rock music Nicholas went through while writing the first two (2) books of The Band, their shared loved for the artwork of Richard Anderson, and much much more.
On this episode, David chats with author Nick Martell.
Discussion includes topics like WWOOFing in Ireland, Coming to America and having to learn English for the 2nd time, what it is like being a RA (Resident Assistant) at a super rural university, and a ton about his debut novel, The Kingdom of Liars (The Legacy of the Mercenary King #1).
On this episode, David chats with author Rob J. Hayes.
Discussion includes topics like working in insurance for a time (and hating every second of it), his escape to Fiji for 3 months, what it is like going through Mark Lawrence’s SPFBO for the 3rd time, and a glimpse into his new trilogy, The War Eternal, commenced by Along the Razor’s Edge.
On this episode, David chats with author Max Barry.
Discussion includes topics like pretending to sell high-end computer systems for Hewlett-Packard, his writing influences from childhood to now, how his writing process has been refined over the years, and a good bit about his newest release, Providence, which just hit shelves on 3/31/20.
On this episode, David chats with author Jon Skovron.
Discussion includes topics like his wide range of careers before becoming a full-time writer, why the change from Young Adult to Adult fiction, why Animal Crossing: New Horizons is so popular right now, and the influences behind his new trilogy, The Goddess War, starting with The Ranger of Marzanna (4/21).
March 2020:
On this episode, David chats with author Mike Shackle.
Discussion includes topics like his work experiences around the world, his work/family/writing balance, influences and recommendations galore, and a good bit about his debut, We Are the Dead. Also included in this episode is the entirety of the Opening Prayer and Chapter 1 of We Are the Dead, read for you by Nicola Bryant (Peri – Doctor Who).
On this episode, David chats with author Anna Smith Spark.
Discussion includes topics like her unusual shoe collection, influences for her literary prose style, the Empires of Dust trilogy, being allowed out once a day for a stroll, and much more.
On this episode, David chats with author Dan Stout.
Discussion includes topics like writing fiction vs non-fiction, authors having ever-growing TBR piles just like readers do, geeking out over cover deigns by Chris McGrath, and glimpses into his Carter Archives series.
On this episode, David chats with author Adam Cesare
Discussion includes topics like his YouTube review show, horror movies on horror movies on horror novels, figuring out life with COVID, and his upcoming novel, Clown in a Cornfield, hitting shelves on August 25th.
On this episode, David chats with author James Rollins.
Discussion includes topics like writing books while spaying and neutering pets, growing up a fan of Crichton and Cussler, what influences his writing, and a good bit about his upcoming novel, The Last Odyssey, which is #15 in his best-selling Sigma Force series.
On this episode, David chats with voice-over artist Peter Kenny.
Discussion includes topics like bringing Geralt of Rivia to life in Andrzej Sapkowski’s Witcher Saga, his recording audition that landing him Ian M. Banks’ catalog of novels including the Culture series, working his way up the ladder in the Theatre, and much much more.
On this episode, David chats with author John Marrs.
Discussion includes topics like COVID-19 insanity, working as a freelance journalist, ignoring Goodreads for Goodreason, and tons about his novels, including ‘The One’ (soon to be a major Netflix Original series) and the upcoming ‘What Lies Between Us’ hitting shelves on May 15th.
On this episode, David chats with author Stephen Graham Jones.
Discussion includes topics like hacky sackin’ with the cool crowd, living off Long John Silver’s crumbs for a time, what his magnum opus would look like, and a ton about some of his more recent novels (especially The Only Good Indians, which holds a special place in David’s heart).
On this episode, David chats with actor and fantasy author Luke Arnold.
Discussion includes topics like a questionable but enjoyable career move as a comedic magician, his time as John Silver on the Starz hit TV series ‘Black Sails’, the toilet paper crisis in Australia, and a ton about his writing process, including discussion surrounding The Fetch Phillips Archives.
On this episode, David chats with fantasy author Brian Naslund.
Discussion includes topics like growing up in Maryland without a fondness for crab cakes, doing his best Oliver Twist impression when it came to finding work at a young age, not being a fan of sports but a fan of sports puns, and a good bit about his Dragons of Terra series.
February 2020:
On this episode, David chats with author T. Frohock.
Discussion includes topics like being an avid reader while working in a library (can’t even fathom how difficult controlling oneself must be), being influenced by the Father of Horror himself, Stephen King, and a ton about her Los Nefilim series.
Ep. 19 – Christian (aka Miles) Cameron
On this episode, David chats with author Christian Cameron.
Discussion includes topics like being a dedicated reenactor, becoming an Instagram pastry sensation, having an author as a father, and a TON about his books and influences.
On this episode, David chats with author Matthew Ward..
Discussion includes topics like working for Games Workshop, growing up on Tolkien and Brooks, and what we can expect from his Orbit fantasy debut, Legacy of Ash (Legacy Trilogy #1).
On this episode, David chats with author Tim Meyer.
Discussion includes topics like craft beer enthusiasm, growing up along the Jersey Shore, their mutual love of the Scholastic Book Fair, and a ton about Tim’s library of novels including his upcoming release, Dead Daughters (April 16th).
On this episode, David chats with horror and dark fantasy writer Tim Lebbon.
Discussion includes topics like whiskey nights with Josh Malerman, becoming an endurance athlete, seeing his novel The Silence become a film on Netflix, and his upcoming novel, Eden, hitting shelves on April 7th from Titan Books.
On this episode, David chats with fantasy author Justin Travis Call.
Discussion includes topics like being a HAAAAAAAAAARvard man, using a recreation center for writing instead of working out, and a bit about his upcoming novel, Master of Sorrows.
On this episode, David chats with fantasy author Peter McLean.
Discussion includes topics like his War for the Rose Throne series, working in IT for a living, and multiple book recommendations which all seem to come from Orbit.
On this episode, David chats with horror author Kealan Patrick Burke.
Discussion includes topics like how GRRM should end Game of Thrones, why it sucks to be a waiter in a restaurant, how Kealan and David are both currently watching McMillion$, and maybe a bit about Kealan’s library of releases.
January 2020:
On this episode, David chats with science fiction writer Mike Chen.
Discussion includes topics like hockey, watching Star Wars in the “Machete Order”, and the Coronavirus epidemic spreading right after the release of A Beginning at the End (coincidence?).
On this episode, David chats with voice actor Marc Thompson.
Discussion includes topics like Star Wars (obviously), The Mandalorian (OBVIOUSLY), and coming up with new voices thanks to the lovely people of NYC. David also calls out someone named Andy Sudeikis for punching The Child when it is definitely Jason (sorry not sorry)
On this episode, David chats with fantasy writer Josiah Bancroft.
Discussion includes topics like Mark Lawrence’s Self-Published Fantasy Blog-Off, the journey from self-publishing to getting a book deal with Orbit, and how being an Art Major at Auburn was not Josiah’s niche.
On this episode, David chats with thriller writer CJ Tudor.
Discussion includes topics like Robert Downey Jr showing her his chest, having to choose between being a best-selling author or the Prime Minister, and her upcoming novel, The Other People.
On this episode, David, alongside FanFiAddict co-reviewer, David S, chats with fantasy author Evan Winter.
Discussion includes topics like growing up in Africa vs living now in Canada, Evan’s background in cinematography, self publishing vs traditional, and what inspired Evan to write The Burning series.
December 2019:
On this episode, David chats with fantasy author Gareth Ryder-Hanrahan.
Discussion includes topics like moonlighting as a game designer, the requirement of a baby manual, and how David can’t keep the books he has read in order. Oh, and they talk a little bit about The Black Iron Legacy.
On this episode, David chats with horror author Josh Malerman.
Discussion includes topics like life on the road as a musician, walking down the red carpet with Sandra Bullock, and his upcoming novel, Malorie.
On this episode, David chats with horror author Andy Davidson.
Discussion includes topics like Star Wars fandom, growing up on a healthy dose of King and Koontz, and horror in today’s culture.
On this episode, David chats with debut author Sean Adams.
Discussion includes topics like writing satire for a living, rerecording due to technical issues, and attempting to draw comics as a child. Oh, and a lot about his upcoming debut novel, The Heap.
On this episode, David chats with fantasy author Jonathan Wood aka Jon Hollins.
Discussion includes topics like writing on trains, playing Dragon Age into the witching hour, and his relationship to the VanderMeers.
November 2019:
On this episode, David chats with fantasy author Angus Watson.
Discussion includes topics like searching for bigfoots, failed shuttle launches, and his two (2) historical fantasy trilogies.
Extra Special Episode – Noir at the Bar
David attends Noir at the Bar, where local and national crime writers read excerpts from their current and future works (with a side of murder ballads). Readers include Jeff Strand, Hank Early, David Powell, Andy Davidson, Nathan Ballingrud, Roger Johns, Emily Carpenter, Matt Weber, and Robert McCammon.
On this episode, David chats with fantasy and science fiction author Michael R. Fletcher.
Discussion includes topics like books (obviously), his inability to write YA fiction, why he doesn’t have a grimdark moniker, and much more.
A little bit about myself, blogging, the book community, and what is to come.