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The Epic Realms Podcast is an engaging interview-style podcast that brings together a diverse range of creative minds from various fields. This podcast offers insightful conversations with renowned authors, RPG game designers, actors, audiobook narrators, TV personalities, board game designers, and many other fascinating guests. Each episode of the Epic Realms Podcast delves deep into the experiences, inspirations, and journeys of these talented individuals, providing listeners with a unique ...
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Interview with Olivie Blake aka Alexene Farol Follmuth (Author)
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In this episode we are joined by NYT Bestselling author Olivie Blake! She is also known as Alexene Farol Follmuth. Her love for writing and literature shows in this enthusiastic episode. We find out many of her inspirations old and new. As well as get a look inside how she builds her stories and worlds. We go on a journey of her life from writing f…
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OLIVIE BLAKE / ALEXENE FAROL FOLLMUTH: Writing under two personas
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Send us a text Did you know Alexene Farol Follmuth is the author better known as Olivie Blake? She's got a plethora of books out and coming soon, including some info in this that is not announced yet! FOLLOW OLIVIE BUY THE BOOKS Bookshop Twelfth Knight My Mechanical Romance Masters of Death The Atlas Six The Atlas Paradox The Atlas Complex Januarie…
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K. X. SONG: Mixing Mulan with Magic and Improved Motivations | The Night Ends With Fire
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Send us a text K.X. Song is flipping Mulan's story a smidge. What if Mulan was motivated by greed and ambition instead of duty? That's what her book "The Night Ends With Fire" gives us exactly that, plus some fun fantasy magic. Enjoy this conversation from San Diego Comic Con 2024. FOLLOW K.X BUY THE BOOKS (Bookshop): The Night Ends With Fire An Ec…
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YULIN KUANG: How to End a Love Story & Adapting Emily Henry's Books
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Send us a text Yulin Kuang is a screenwriter, showrunner, and director turned novelist. Her debut book is "How to End a Love Story" and she's also working on adapting two of Emily Henry's books for the screen. Enjoy this conversation from San Diego Comic Con 2024. FOLLOW YULIN BUY THE BOOK Bookshop Amazon LibroFM Support the show Support the podcas…
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ADIB KHORRAM: Writing about wine, romance, and the places you love
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Send us a text Buckle up, y'all because Adib Khorram and I are about to take you on a journey. We're talking food. We're talking wine. We're talking romance. We're talking banned books from the perspective of someone who's had their books banned and it impacted their life. We're talking about more food and wine and books. There's a whole lot of lau…
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GLSEN - Off The Pod Special with Michelle Franklin
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We did a special episode of Off The Pod that was a charity for the GLSEN Organization. Where our team raised over $4000. This episode was a 2 hour livestream event with Author Michelle Franklin. We talked about Cryptids and Aliens and fantastical creatures of all sorts! If you want to participate or help with the charity or just look them up here i…
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ABIGAIL HING WEN: Turning "Loveboat, Taipei" into a movie + "Kisses, Codes, & Conspiracies"
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Send us a text Would you leave two teenagers and a small child alone for a few days while you went on vacation? Well, that's the start of Abigail Hing Wen's new book, "Kisses, Codes, & Conspiracies". As you can imagine, things get a little crazy from there. Abigail Hing Wen made her San Diego Comic Con debut in 2024 to talk about her book-turned-mo…
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HAYLEY DENNINGS: Sapphic Vampires in Harlem's Jazz Age | This Ravenous Fate
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Send us a text If you're a fan of Chloe Gong, you're going to love Hayley Dennings. Her debut novel is about a couple of friends turned enemies (because one is a vampire) hunting down answers to a murder in Harlem's Jazz Age. FOLLOW HAYLEY BUY THE BOOK Bookshop Amazon LibroFM Support the show Support the podcast by shopping: Etsy My Bookshop.org li…
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Interview with Game Designer Renee Gittins (Video Game Designer)
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Renee Gittins is former Executive Director of the International Game Developers Association, and now runs her own company Stumbling Cat Games. Her new game "Potions: a Curious Tale" is now available. In this episode we talk about her life and growing up as a gamer. We also talk about her evolution in the gaming industry, her work at the IGDA. As we…
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NAZ KUTUB: Tapping into your past while writing fiction
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Send us a text Naz Kutub is back! Earlier this year, Naz released "No Time Like Now" about a teen who finds out their magical power isn't so magical afterall and now he's got a tough decision to make. Think "Loki" meets "A Christmas Carol". It's a beautiful book about grief, but also quirky and fun in a way only Naz can write. In this conversation,…
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In this episode Dave Schrader returns to Epic Realms. He has a bunch of new projects including a new book with more to come called Theater Of The Mind. We talk about charities, helping the community, Paranormal events and all the new things in his life. It's a great show. Please enjoy the episode. Dave Schrader is a radio and podcast host, paranorm…
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JAMES KENNEDY: Embracing your weirdness & writing 'novel' novels
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Send us a text This might be the weirdest interview I've ever done, but considering the author wrote the weirdest book I've read, it fits. Both are entertaining, so buckle up for all kinds of shenanigans with James Kennedy, author of "Bride of the Tornado" and "Dare to Know". We chatted at C2E2 2024 in Chicago, where James was dressed up as a torna…
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Send us a text Annabel Monaghan popped onto the literary scene with "Nora Goes Off Script" and she hasn't let off the gas since. This time, we're talking all about her latest book, Summer Romance, and some sweet hints at her upcoming fourth book. FOLLOW ANNABEL BUY THE BOOKS (Bookshop): Nora Goes Off Script Same Time Next Summer Summer Romance BUY …
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In this episode of Epic Realms, award-winning author and renowned editor James Lowder joins the Nick to discuss his extensive experience in writing, editing, and the world of tabletop gaming. From his early days in high school to his work on iconic projects like Forgotten Realms, Ravenloft and Call of Cthulhu. James shares insights into his creativ…
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GRETCHEN SCHREIBER: Disability representation in books & working for Reese Witherspoon
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Send us a text This author interview is SO MUCH FUN. Like, I literally hit my head on a wall while filming because I was laughing so hard (and I left it in, for your entertainment, obviously). Gretchen Schreiber is the author of "Ellie Haycock is Totally Normal", which is a YA novel about a teenager with VACTERLs. It's a condition Gretchen knows ab…
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DANIELLE PAIGE: Twisting fairytales & giving Fairy Godmother her own story
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Send us a text Danielle Paige is best known for the Dorothy Must Die series, and now she's giving us a twist on the fairy godmother! We're talking all about her book Wish of the Wicked, what's coming next in the series, and writing for television. FOLLOW DANIELLE BUY THE BOOKS (Bookshop): Dorothy Must Die Wish of the Wicked Spell of the Sinister St…
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Todd Lockwood is an artist known for his fantasy and science fiction illustration. he gained his largest following from for his work on the role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons, as well as novels from Tor Books, DAW Books, and on magazine covers, including Satellite Orbit magazine, Asimov’s Science Fiction, Analog Science Fiction and Science Fact, …
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NICOLA YOON: Mixing 'Get Out' & 'Stepford Wives' for a thriller in a Black Utopia
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Send us a text I've loved Nicola Yoon's books for a long time, so it's an absolute thrill to have her on LiteraryHype. She's such a kind person, so her adult thriller debut, One of Our Kind, will definitely surprise you. In this conversation, we're tackling some big topics that are part of the book, including racism, grace, and improving the world …
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BETTY CORRELLO: From Stand-Up Comedian to Writing Romance in Summertime Punchline
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Send us a text Meet my new bestie, Betty "Beef" Corrello and her debut novel, "Summertime Punchline". Yes, we get into that nickname and so much more. We're talking comedy, Italian history, and Eric Northman from 'True Blood". Yes, we are all over the place, but what would you expect from a comedian? FOLLOW BETTY BUY THE BOOK: Bookshop Amazon Libro…
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Richard Lee Byers returns to Epic Realms! We catch up on all of his projects since we last spoke to him. We talk about Marvels Legends of Asgard books, Basil and Moebius, Conventions, the D&D Movie, and so much more! We talk about working with tie in fiction and scriptwriting! Its always great to catch up with Richard.…
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COLBY MINIFIE: The Boys, acting in shows based on books, & narrating audiobooks
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Send us a text Celebrate the start of "The Boys" Season 4 with the actress who brings us Ashley! Colby Minifie was gracious enough to chat with me about adapting graphic novels and books for the screen. She's been involved in several graphic novel-based projects, including "The Boys", "Jessica Jones", "Fear the Walking Dead", and nonfiction adaptat…
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KRISTIN DWYER: grief, joy, and the overlap between readers and K-Pop fans
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Send us a text Listen to find out what's in the locket and some unreleased information about upcoming books! Kristin Dwyer is the author of two YA novels and an avid K-Pop fan, so clearly, we're meant to be best friends. Is this conversation kinda all over the place? Yes. Is it fun as all get out? Also yes. FOLLOW KRISTIN BUY THE BOOKS Bookshop: So…
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HANNAH NICOLE MAEHRER: Taking "Assistant to the Villain" from TikTok to Bestseller
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Send us a text Hannah Nicole Maehrer made a huge splash with her debut novel, "Assistant to the Villain" and the sequel, "Apprentice to the Villain" is coming very soon. Hannah shares about taking the idea from TikTok skit series to NYT bestseller. FOLLOW HANNAH: https://www.instagram.com/hannahnicolemae/ BUY THE BOOKS (Bookshop): Assistant to the …
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Django Wexler is a fantasy author of a multitue of novel series'. Including "How to Become the Dark Lord and Die Trying, Ashes of the Sun, and The Thousand Names, as well as series for middle grade and young adults. He has also written stories for Magic The Gathering and now the Dungeons and Dragons new SpellJammer Novel Memories Wake - Available T…
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HENRY WINKLER: "Being Henry" and recording an audiobook with dyslexia
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Send us a text This is a short interview, so let's just call it a bonus episode. Henry Winkler gave me two minutes to ask questions about his books while we were at Planet Comicon KC 2024. Listen to this short interview and the story of how it all came to be. FOLLOW HENRY BUY THE BOOKS (Bookshop): Being Henry BUY THE BOOKS (Amazon): Being Henry I'v…
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BETHANY BAPTISE: Moving forward after review bombing & highlightin BIPOC characters in fantasy
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Send us a text Bethany Baptiste published her first novel, "The Poisons We Drink" amid a Goodreads review bombing scandal. Another author admitted to creating fake accounts and writing scathing reviews of their fellow debut class's books. Now, Bethany is talking about moving forward and celebrating the release of this book full of magic, love, and …
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JANE SMILEY: New novel "Lucky" and lessons from winning a Pulitzer Prize
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Send us a text This episode of LiteraryHype marks a first: the first Pulitzer Prize winner on the show! Jane Smiley won the award back in 1992, but hasn't stopped writing since. Her new book, "Lucky" is out now. Take this conversation with you! LiteraryHype is now a podcast on all major platforms! APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podca…
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Zoraida Córdova: Star Wars, mermaids, and working the loopholes of publishing
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Send us a text Zoraida Córdova is a very busy writer! She's part of the Star Wars world, Disney's Meant To Be series, she writes for a variety of ages, she edits anthology books for teens, and she has a podcast. We talk about all of that and more in this conversation from YALLFEST 2023. Take this conversation with you! LiteraryHype is now a podcast…
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Interview With Austin Grossman (Author / Video Game Designer)
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We are joined by video game designer, and author Austin Grossman. His novels include "Soon I Will Be Invincible", "You", and "Crooked". Soon I Will Be Invincible was nominated for the 2007 John Sargent Sr. First Novel Prize. His writing has also appeared in Granta, the Wall Street Journal, and the New York Times. His game credits include Ultima Und…
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LAUREN ROBERTS: Barnes & Noble YA Award Winner on going from independent to romantasy star in one year
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Send us a text We've got some breaking news for you! Just hours ago, Barnes and Noble announced Lauren Roberts as the winner of its annual YA Award for her debut novel, "Powerless"! Hear from Lauren about this exciting honor, plus some hints about what is to come with the series as book two, "Reckless" hits shelves this summer. FOLLOW LAUREN: BUY T…
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HANNAH BROWN: From Dating TV Shows to Writing Romance Novels
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Send us a text Hannah Brown is a reality TV queen following her appearances on "The Bachelor", "The Bachelorette", "Dancing With The Stars", and "Special Forces: World's Toughest Test". Hannah is following up the success of her memoir, "God Bless This Mess" with her fiction debut, "Mistakes We Never Made". This road trip with friends to enemies to …
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We are Joined by Narrative Game Designer Winter Mullenix. We talk about her journey through the entertainment industry. Acting, Voice Overs, Music, Video Games, and Writing. She takes us on her whirlwind journey! We talk a lot about how her past experiences lend a hand in video game work and creating amazing video game stories. Such as Neverwinter,…
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Send us a text Cait West is an editor and survivor of the Christian Patriarchy movement. Cait explains what that is and shares about the abuse she endured as a child in her new memoir, "Rift". FOLLOW CAIT BUY THE BOOK: Bookshop Amazon Support the show Support the podcast by shopping: Etsy My Bookshop.org lists LibroFM audiobooks Try Audible Plus Gi…
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JOELLE WELLINGTON: Crafting thrilling books and crocheting bags
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Send us a text Joelle Wellington's debut novel "Their Vicious Games" is giving "Hunger Games" meets "The Bachelor" with dark academia vibes. You're welcome for this delightful competition for a man and a scholarship.... to the death. But also, we love crafting so there are some artsy side conversations. FOLLOW JOELLE BUY THE BOOKS (Bookshop): Their…
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ASHLEY POSTON: Writing for Marvel, Buffy, teens and adults... plus chaos
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Send us a text Brace yourself for a whole bunch of laughter! Ashley Poston and I had a grand time talking about writing books in the IP spaces of Buffy and Marvel, as well as the pressures that come from your adult romance debut getting picked up by Good Morning America's book club. This is a whole adventure and I loved every second of it. I hope y…
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We are joined by the 3 time Epic Realms alumni guest. Ed Greenwood. Ed Greenwood is the creator D&D's Forgotten Realms setting. He has worked on a plethora of different RPG's, and other Tabletop Games. He has consulted for video games, other authors, and game companies. All of that said, none of that compares to his laundry list of amazing novels h…
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CHRISTINE MA-KELLAMS: The Psychology of K-Pop Fandom and Writing BTS Easter Eggs
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Send us a text What happens when a cancelled K-Pop star runs away to the U.S.A and runs into a psychologist in a grocery store? Find out in Christine Ma-Kellams's debut novel, "The Band". And yes, there are plenty of Easter eggs for BTS ARMY. ;) FOLLOW CHRISTINE BUY THE BOOK Bookshop Amazon Support the show Support the podcast by shopping: Etsy My …
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KATE THOMPSON: Wartime Book Clubs, Banned Books, and Fighting Oppression in WWII
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Send us a text Y'all know I love a good World War II novel, so here's your next historical fiction read. Kate Thompson is taking us to German-occupied islands to share about the real people who held on to their intellectual freedom despite books being banned. Get ready to get off in the historical weeds with us! SYNOPSIS OF "THE WARTIME LIBRARY" Fr…
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We are joined by Professional Wrestler Beer City Bruiser. We talk about his early career, as well as behind the scenes story of his early days. We also chat about his friends and connections he has built throughout his career and his joy seeing their successes. We also branch over and talk about his run ins with the world of the paranormal and his …
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ANNA GRACIA: The Realilties of College Sports and Being Young | The Misdirection of Fault Lines & The Breakup Vacation
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Send us a text What's the statute of limitations on your old college coming after you for talking about what being an athlete is really like? Please tell us it's over 10 years because we spill some tea. Sorry not sorry. Anna Gracia is the author of two books released in two months: The Breakup Vacation (adult) and The Misdirection of Fault Lines (Y…
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GRACE K. SHIM: Racial Microaggressions, #VeryAsian, and teens chasing their dreams in "Not Your Average Jo"
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Send us a text Grace K. Shim is following up her hit YA novel, "The Noh Family" with "Not Your Average Jo". This book follows a teenage musician on her journey from Arkansas to Los Angeles in pursuit of freedom and understanding herself as she strums her guitar. But everything isn't as simple as she thought it would be. FOLLOW GRACE BUY THE BOOKS (…
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In this episode we are joined by author Deborah Wilde. We talk about her life, and how her life built up to the amazing author so many love and gain insights into her stories and characters. (Excerpt from her Website) Deborah Wilde is a global wanderer and hopeless romantic. After twelve years as a screenwriter, she was also a total cynic with a br…
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Dana Cuadrado: Behind the scenes of marketing books from Hachette's NYC offices
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Send us a text We're switching it up just a little bit today. I'm not talking to an author this time, but this guest is still heavily involved in the book world and convincing all of us what belongs on our never-ending TBR lists. I had the absolute PLEASURE of meeting Dana from Hachette's imprint, Forever. She is on the marketing and publicity team…
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TESSA BAILEY: Diving into sports romance with golf and hockey, plus sneak peeks of the Big Shots series
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Send us a text I was a little skeptical about Tessa Bailey writing a golf romance, but Fangirl Down proved me oh so wrong. In Tessa we trust! In this conversation, we're talking about the start of her sports romance series, and I might have gotten some details about books 2-5 ;) FOLLOW TESSA BUY THE BOOKS (Bookshop): Fangirl Down The Au Pair Affair…
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Christopher D Schmitz is a multi genre author who "writes books nerds like." We chat about his works, helping other authors, being an indy author, and working the convention scene. Check out his new Kickstarter starting March 18th! https://www.authorchristopherdschmitz.com/ https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/feyduelist/the-esfah-sagas…
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K.D. ALDEN: Uncovering women's stories from World War II
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Send us a text K.D. Alden has published 29 books now, but she's used a variety of different names to do it. Now, Lady Codebreaker is her second historical fiction novel and it's jam packed with tension and heartache. BUY THE BOOKS: Bookshop Lady Codebreaker A Mother's Promise Amazon Lady Codebreaker A Mother's Promise Libro FM Lady Codebreaker A Mo…
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EVELYN SKYE: Writing "Damsel" for Netflix, Grief, and retelling Shakespeare's most famous play
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Send us a text Evelyn Skye captured my heart with her book "The Hundred Loves of Juliet" which is a twist on Romeo and Juliet. She also wrote the novelization of the movie "Damsel" which debuts on Netflix March 8th, 2024, starring Millie Bobby Brown. This conversation was recorded ahead of the movie's original release date of October 2023, but it w…
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KENDARE BLAKE: Writing in the Buffy Universe, Mashing up Amazons with Jedi, and Found Family
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Send us a text Kendare Blake has the best sense of humor in the business. Every time I see her on a panel, she cracks the best jokes. Plus, she's a pretty great writer in the YA Horror and Fantasy spaces, including the "Three Dark Crowns" series, "Buffy: The Next Generation", and now, "Champion of Fate." In this conversation, we dive into all of th…
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ELLEN OH: We Need Diverse Books, K-Pop, K-Dramas, and a Little Bit of Magic in Fiction
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Send us a text I am thrilled to share this conversation with you with Ellen Oh. She's the CEO and Co-Founder of the non-profit, We Need Diverse Books. Her newest book, "The Colliding Worlds of MIna Lee" is about a girl who gets sucked into the webtoon world she created, only to find her main character is the teenage version of her childhood best fr…
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ZACHARY LEVI: Piggybacks, Radical Love, and Mental Health Awareness
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Send us a text I had tried for well over a year to talk to Zachary Levi about his wonderful book, "Radical Love" and of course, I got the green light while cosplaying as Kim Possible. (Making it more fun, my cameraman was Ron Stoppable.) But Zach is such a good sport that he still went with us and had a great conversation. You probably know Zachary…
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