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Kelly Robson - author of the Nebula-nominated "Waters of Versailles" (published by Tor.com) and many other marvelous tales - returns to the Big Chair at the Roundtable to lend her brainstorming-fu to a tale of egyptian intrigue, magic, and tangled destinies across time.

The tale is offered up by creageous Guest Writer Michelea Moore, a story of an archeologist in modern day whose soul is twined with that of an ancient egyptian princess. Joined once again by Marie Bilodeau as Co-Host chair, we delve into Michelea's tale, in our endless search for Literary Gold. There's plenty to go around, so hot that "PLAY" button and claim yours!

Kelly Robson - author of the Nebula-nominated "Waters of Versailles" (published by Tor.com) and many other marvelous tales - has lived a life in preparation of embracing her writerly passions. Her diverse and extensive experience coupled with her genuine love and reverence for storytelling give her an utterly unique and authentic voice, a voice that infuses her stories (which, time and again, are recognized for their excellence).

With the marvelous Marie Bilodeau in the Co-Host chair, we have a marvelous conversation with Kelly exploring the qualities of fine non-fiction and it's value to a writer, struggling with self-doubt and giving yourself permission, golden nuggets of writerly wisdom acquired from others, the secrets of scene-craft, and more. So much writerly goodness... just a "PLAY" button click away! (and make sure you're around for Kelly's awesome Workshop Episode on Nov 8!)

Jake Kerr - Nebula-nominated author of the Tommy Black series the Guildmaster Theif series, short fiction, non-fiction, and more - returns to the Big Chair at the Roundtable to focus his brainstorming mojo on a tale of a betrayed emperor seeking his path across the expanse of his interplanetary empire.

The tale is offered up by creagous Guest Writer Keith Hughes... a story of a noble heir to a vast interplanetary empire denied his birthright and set adrift by the cruelty and ambition of his sister. With Marie Bilodeau rocking the Co-Host chair, you know you're in for a deep story dive. Just click that "PLAY" button!

Jake Kerr makes his literary home on fringes of the craft, exploring every shadowed corner as he refines and reinvents his craft time and again. He’s a repeat offender here at the RTP. You can hear his brilliant (and slightly creepy) intro from his interview back in March of 2015). He’s been busy in the intervening year and a half, expanding his horizons as a storyteller AND expanding his canon of work in the world..

We're delighted to welcome back Marie Bilodeau to the Co-Host chair (after her recent Adventures in Canadian Convention Attendance) and together, we embrace the opportunity to chat with Jake, exploring the pros and cons of non-fiction as a foundation of writing style, details as a catalysts for reader immersion, the processes of adapting classic fiction, and more. Awesomeness and fabulousity? We got 'em... and so can you! Just click that "PLAY" button!

Mur Lafferty - author of "The Shambling Guide to New York City", "Ghost Train to New Orleans", and so much more ( including "Six Wakes" releasing in January 2017) AND the founder/host of the "I Should Be Writing" podcast - returns to the Big Chair at The Roundtable to brainstorm a tale of transdimensional superheroes.

The tale is offered up by creagous Guest Writer Caine Dorr... A tale of catastrophe and heroism when a Reality Sphere ruptures, contaminating the realities around it, and a renegade reality jumper who must empower the endangered denizens with the power to fight back. Joined once again by the indefatigable Alasdair Stuart, we heroically leap into the storytelling dimensions and emerge draped in Literary Gold! And there's' plenty to go around... hit that PLAY button and claim yours!

"Mighty" Mur Lafferty - author of "The Shambling Guide to New York City", "Ghost Train to New Orleans", and so much more ("Six Wakes") - has earned her street cred. Through her "I Should Be Writing" podcast, listeners have shared every step of her journey from "aspiring" to "published", including getting her MFA through Stone Coast and being awarded the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer. Her voice - both physical and literary - is known for it's honesty, candor, and humor.

I have the singular pleasure of being joined by Alasdair Stuart (host of Pseudopod and Lord Commander of the Nor... er... fearless leader of Escape Artists, Inc.) as my co-host and together, we indulge in 20-esque minutes of writerly discourse with Mur, exploring the distinctions of writing in different genres, her dream projects, dissecting the frog of humor, and more. Your writerly tool box is about to get fuller, gang... just click that "PLAY" button!

Literary alchemist Marie Brennan - author of "A Natural History of Dragons: A Memoir by Lady Trent", The Onyx Court Series, and "Lies and Prophecy", and so much more - returns to the Guest Host chair to lend her astonishing brainstorming savvy to a tale of two strangers who's lives become entangled by a drug that imparts magical powers as a side effect.

The tale is offered up by a pair of creagous Guest Writers, Saskia den Ouden and Thomas de Man... a street level slice of life where the protagonists walk the very fine line between hero and villain. Joined once again by the fabulous Marie Bilodeau as co-host, we indulge in a bit of worldbuilding (what a shock), as well as delving into what makes for a truly effective antagonist. The Literary Gold flows like Spice (NOT of the pumpkin variety) and your share is just a click of the "PLAY" button away!

The scope and breadth of Marie Brennan's experience is pretty remarkable. Anthropology, archaeology, languages, martial arts, music, dance... she's pursued many passions. But the fundamental passion that has endured through out her life is writing. Author of "A Natural History of Dragons: A Memoir by Lady Trent", The Onyx Court Series, and "Lies and Prophecy" (and so much more), she has applied her many passions like facets of a jewel to her storytelling. The result is rich authentic story worlds filled with compelling characters and captivating tales.

Joined by the splendid and insightful Marie Bilodeau as co-host, we explore the intersection of gaming and fiction, the development of a solid narrative, indulge in a bit of worldbuilding conversation, and more. This is one for the books, gang, a fabulous conversation fraught with writerly goodness... and it's all just a click of the "PLAY" button away!

Fran Wild - author of Updraft, The Jewel and Her Lapidary and more - returns to the Big Chair at the Roundtable to apply her fabulous storytelling mojo towards brainstorming a tale of our our world where ghosts are real and everyone knows it.

The tale is offered up by Guest Writer Jen Dawson, a poignant story a "ghost seer" contending with the challenges of her gift, her sexuality, and the perceptions of a culture that continues to struggle with (or against) both. Marie Bilodeau returns as Co-Host and together we work our way through the rich tapestry of characters and story woven by Jen's story, tucking in some threads of Literary Gold along the way.

In a very short amount of time, Fran Wilde has done many marvelous things - including crafting marvelous stories like Updraft and The Jewel and her Lapidary. But she has also explored the realms of technology, explored art and a broad spectrum of diverse disciplines, crafts, and exotic pursuits. These explorations give her a unique perspective, both on the world and the writerly arts.

Joined by the fabulous Marie Bilodeau as co-host, we wax rhapsodic with Fran, exploring the value of critiquing both in a writing group and as writer, the way stories start, the merits of curiosity and more. It's a conversation fraught with writerly goodness... click the "PLAY" button and let the fabulousity commence! (and join us on July 19 for Fran's equally awesome Workshop Episode!)