ARCHIVOS Podcast Network

Alyc Helms – author of “The Dragons of Heaven”, “The Conclave of Shadows”, a delightful smorgasbord of short fiction, and gaming titles from Green Ronin Press – combines a diverse and in-depth scholasticism with a genuine passion for the writerly arts. That, combined with her background in gaming and theater, creates a marvelous alchemy in both her storytelling AND in personal engagements (as you’ll soon see).

Joined by APN colleague and co-host, Marie Bilodeau, we delve in to 20(ish) minutes of writerly discourse with Alyc, exploring the narrative patterns of fiction (including Kishō ten ketsu), the issue of cultural appropriate (and how to avoid it), the distinction between gaming and literary narratives, and more! It’s a buffet of writerly goodness for your ears... just hit that PLAY button! (and then check out Alyc’s Brainstorm episode)

(also, here's a link to the NPR article by K. Tempest Bradford Alyc references during the interview: Cultural Appropriation Is, In Fact, Indefensible)

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Marie Bilodeau:

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James Sutter – Executive Editor at Paizo Publishing and Creative Director of the Starfinder Role Playing Game – returns to the Brainstorming Arena to workshop a tale of rock and roll after the apocalypse.

The tale is offered up by creageous Guest Writer, Branden Green, a tale of dueling rock bands after the great war vying for control of the hearts and minds of the people. Marie Bilodeau rocks the co-host chair and together we re-kindle the Literary Alchemy Machine and conjure up some Literary Gold! (and if you missed it, you gotta check out James's Insight Episode!)

Guest Writer: Branden Green

Check out Brandon's Website

COMING UP FOR JAMES

* The "Starfinder" Roleplaying Game Launches at GenCon

* He's been writing Pathfinder: RuneScars with Wes Schneider

* He's also doing some video game writing... check out "Castle Creeps" for mobile phone

CONVENTIONS:

* GenCon

* He's on a Panel at PAX Dev

* Emerald City Comic Con

* Conglomeration

COMING UP FOR MARIE

Marie's "Destiny" trilogy has been fully translated into French!

Destiny’s Blood: Amazon.com  |  Amazon.ca  |  Barnes & Noble

Le Sang de Mirial: Amazon.ca  | Amazon.fr | Archamba...

James Sutter - author, musician, game designer, Executive Editor at Paizo Publishing and Creative Director of the Starfinder Role Playing Game - joins hosts Dave Robison and Marie Bilodeau to discuss the craft of storytelling in RPGs, documenting story worlds, choosing your inspirations, and more.

Previous Episodes:

* 20 Minutes with James Sutter (December 16, 2014)

* Workshop Episode 69 (December 23, 2014)

* Panel Discussion #6: The Influence of Gaming on Speculative Fiction (April 10, 2015)

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James Sutter:

Marie Bilodeau:

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Things change.

(We know... duh, Dave)

Change is GOOD!

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Okay... in THIS case, change is better than "good". It's FABULOUS!

After months of being on hiatus, the Roundtable Podcast is back but with a new name and a new label... The ARCHIVOS: Brainstorms Podcast! Same brainstorming goodness, just with a different name.

In this "transition" episode, Marie I discuss what ARCHIVOS is (a FABULOUS story mapping app), why we're making the switch (boosting ARCHIVOS's profile), and what it means for veteran RTP listeners (not a whole heck of a lot).

Myke Cole - author of The Shadow Ops Series (including "Gemini Cell", "Javelin Rain" and the forthcoming "Seige Line" - returns to the Big Chair in the RTP virtual studios to lend his brainstorming-fu to a tale of future warfare, powered armor, and artificial intelligence.

The tale is offered up by creageous Guest Writer Jonathan Zerrusen, a tale of two heroes, the daughter of a nation honored to wear the first powered armor into battle, and a newly transcended (and illegal) AI on opposite sides of a global conflict. The brainstorm froth is frothy indeed as we explore the nuances of cyber characters, deepening the conflict within and around the protagonists, and generally dig up a mountain of Literary Gold (as you do). Hit that PLAY button and get yours!

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Ada Palmer - scholar, composer, and author of the astonishing and richly-acclaimed "Too Like the Lightning" (and so much more) - returns to the Big Chair at the3 Roundtable to lend her spectacular brainstorming skills to a tale of political oppression, intrigue, and Lovecraftian deities.

The tale is offered up by creageous Guest Writer, Timothy Neideritter (one of the the rare individuals who have been Knighted by the Roundtable and earned the right to return to the Writer's Chair), a tale of a young woman who enters the subtle and savage realm of royal politics only to have to deal with the arrival of not one but TWO otherworldly powers upon her planet.

The fabulous Melanie Meadors returns as co-host and together we dive into brainstorming froth, immersing ourselves in the politics, religion and magic of Tim's world, working through the nuances of character arcs and the motivations of Cthonic deities, ultimately unearthing a veritable hoard of Literary Gold. There's plenty to go around... click that PLAY button and claim yours!

To meet Ada Palmer - scholar, composer, and author of the astonishing and richly-acclaimed "Too Like the Lightning" (and so much more) - is a singular experience. Her life is a vibrant tapestry of creative and academic passions that she weaves together at every opportunity. The delight and wonder she has for the world radiates from her and you can't help but get caught up in the excitement.

I'm joined by the remarkable Melanie Meadors in the Co-Host chair (a multifaceted jewel of nerdish mojo), and together we indulge in (far more than) for 20 minutes of writerly discourse with Ada, discussing the optimal skill set for a student of the writerly arts, Ada's fascination with speculative fiction, the challenges of writing short fiction, and more. All this writerly fabulousity can be yours with a mere click of a "PLAY" button!

Jeanne Cavelos - scientist, author, and founder of the exceptional Odyssey Writers Workshops - returns to the Big Chair at the RTP (for the third time!) to lend her considerable and extensive workshopping mojo to a tale of betrayal and revenge in the classic noir tradition.

The tale is offered up by creageous Guest Writer Zane Sexton, a story of a jaded grifter planning to double-cross a high-society lady who may be more than he bargained for. Joined once again by Marie Bilodeau as Co-Host, we savor the froth of a fabulous brainstorm, wending our way through back alleys and shady dives in our endless search for Literary Gold. We hit pay dirt and there's plenty to share, so come get yours... click that "PLAY" button!

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