For this week's bonus content we sat down for a chat with Justin Sloan, a prodigious Fantasy writer who has worked on and published several original novels, written for video games including Telltale Game's Game of Thrones series, and adapted several novels for the screen. Oh and he was also a martial arts instructor in the United States Marine Corps. So yeah, it was interesting conversation.

You can find Justin and links to his work here:
www.JustinSloanAuthor.com
www.CreativeWritingCareer.com (podcast)
Twitter: @JustinMSloan
Facebook.com/JustinsloanAuthor
Amazon author page

And his instafreebie Fantasy books:
Falls of Redemption Episode 1 and Other Stories  https://www.instafreebie.com/free/GdZ3C
Blades of Gresva https://www.instafreebie.com/free/iNNNV

We are also THRILLED to announce that our Co-Executive Producer Jess Kelley-Madera is launching her own podcast this coming Tuesday, September 6. ENGAGEMENT THERAPY is a non-fiction storytelling podcast about the things people don't talk about when they talk about weddings:

Website | iTunes | Twitter @engage_therapy | Tumblr | Facebook



Other cool things mentioned in this episode:

 	* Anywhere At All by Small Planet Radio drops on 9/10
 	* Christian on The Great Albums Podcast last year
 	* Scriptnotes #201, featuring Telltale Games' Game of Thrones as a One Cool Thing


Audio Bonus Content #11 - Justin Sloan on Writing for Games and Military Training

When three high school students from modern-day Pennsylvania find themselves trapped in a world of wizards, elves, and feudal intrigue, they must learn to survive in their new surroundings, and undertake an epic quest to save the world from the encroaching forces of chaos. WARNING: This Audio Drama contains adult language, graphic descriptions of violence, and explicit discussions of sexuality. This is, of course, in the interest of historical realism. We hope you enjoy our story about wizards and elves.

Drama

Fiction

Comedy Fiction


Today's bonus content is the #AskTOAFN listener Q&A; for Book 2, Chapter 9. Christian, Dan, Anya and Greg answer a few questions related to the chapter...and then mostly relitigate Tumblr's "Sexiest Once And Future Nerd Character" poll.











ANNOUNCEMENTS:




* Due to a (very literal) expansion in the TOAFN family, there will be a longer than usual break between Chapters 9 and 10. Our Patreon will be paused until we have something to release. Stay tuned to our socials for official announcements.




(The transcript for the conversation can be found here, and the transcript for our announcements can be found here.)



Thank you as always for listening! 

#Ask The Once And Future Nerd for Bk. 2, Ch. 9


In the conclusion of Book 2, Chapter 9, Billy does what Billy does best - be a huge pain in the ass - and reshapes the power balance of Pacific Ridge. And just in time for the arrival of a very influential power broker. First Snow prepares to delivery discouraging news to her community.











CREDITS FOR THIS EPISODE:



Directed by CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA



Written by CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA and GREGORY M. SCHULZ



PERFORMED BY: RHIANNON ANGELL as...      Janey GARRETT ARMYN as...      Sir Brennen Willemson, Baker, and Ranger 4 DAN DOBRANSKY as...      Vanderberg ANYA GIBIAN as...      Aerona Regan IAN HARKINS as...      The Narrator and Ranger 1 AARON LANHAM as...      First Snow CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA as...      Tyymos, Stablehand, and Bill PAUL NOTICE as...      Nelson and Ranger 2 ANA O'DANIEL as...      Lulu APRIL ORTIZ as...      Steady River FRANK QUERIS as...      Billy JULIE REED as...      Jen REGINA RENEE RUSSELL as...      Nia and Blacksmith GREGORY M. SCHULZ as...      Yllowyyn, Ranger 3, and Weston DAVID SYLVESTER WOLF as...      O'an Hritsl



Editing by JIM BANTING



Foley, Sound Design, and Post Production Mixing by JIM BANTING



Additional Writing Help from ANA O'DANIEL



Music Direction and Main Theme by TOM LEE



Additional Scoring by CHRIS MONTALBO



Created and Executive Produced by ZACH GLASS & CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA



Co-Executive Produced by JESS KELLEY-MADERA



Associate Producers ALEC STORY



The script for this episode can be downloaded here, and the transcript of our announcements here.



ANNOUNCEMENTS:




* The end of a Chapter means we'll be doing an #AskTOAFN livestream on YouTube. Submit your questions on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or Tumblr using #AskTOAFN! Just make sure to submit by 11:59pm ET on June 2.



* As always, The Once And Future Nerd is made possible by our Patrons on Patreon. We hope you consider joining!




Follow our socials for all scheduling announcements.



CONTENT NOTES:




* Intimate partner violence is a recurring throughline of this chapter




End of Listed CONTENT NOTES

A Handful Of Bodyguards, Pt. 5


Regan becomes increasingly entangled in the affairs of Pacific Ridge, while the Party puts their plan into motion. Yllodyk may have found an ally, but she has some explaining to do first.











CREDITS FOR THIS EPISODE:



Directed by CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA



Written by CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA and GREGORY M. SCHULZ



PERFORMED BY: RHIANNON ANGELL as...      Yllodyk and Janey GARRETT ARMYN as...      Sir Brennen Willemson DAN DOBRANSKY as...      Vanderberg ANYA GIBIAN as...      Aerona Regan and Maeve Bailey IAN HARKINS as...      The Narrator and The Professor CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA as...      Bill PAUL NOTICE as...      Nelson ANA O'DANIEL as...      Lulu FRANK QUERIS as...      Billy JULIE REED as...      Jen REGINA RENEE RUSSELL as...      Nia GREGORY M. SCHULZ as...      Yllowyyn and Weston DAVID SYLVESTER WOLF as...      O'an Hritsl



Editing by JIM BANTING



Foley, Sound Design, and Post Production Mixing by EDWARD BUSH



Additional Writing Help from ANA O'DANIEL



Music Direction and Main Theme by TOM LEE



Additional Scoring by CHRIS MONTALBO



Created and Executive Produced by ZACH GLASS & CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA



Co-Executive Produced by JESS KELLEY-MADERA



The script for this episode can be downloaded here, and the transcript of our announcements here.



ANNOUNCEMENTS:




* This episode is brought to you in part by Shaker & Spoon – a subscription service that helps you learn to make craft cocktails at home. Get 20% off your first box by visiting shakerandspoon.com/toafn



* As always, The Once And Future Nerd is made possible by our Patrons on Patreon. We hope you consider joining!




We’ll be back with our next episode on May 28. See you then!



CONTENT NOTES:




* Intimate partner violence is a recurring throughline of this chapter




End of Listed CONTENT NOTES

A Handful Of Bodyguards, Pt. 4


Yllodyk reckons with the aftershock from her parents' untimely deaths. Under the Black Mountains, Mag Uidhir and the Dragon make good on their bargain.











CREDITS FOR THIS EPISODE:



Directed by CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA



Written by O CARCIENTE and CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA



PERFORMED BY: RHIANNON ANGELL as...      Yllodyk GARRETT ARMYN as...      Jethro IAN HARKINS as...      The Narrator and Mag Uidhir CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA as...      Renault D'esprit JULIE REED as...      Elf Constable REGINA RENEE RUSSELL as...      The Dragon/Yrrsylax



Editing by JIM BANTING



Foley, Sound Design, and Post Production Mixing by EDWARD BUSH



Music Direction and Main Theme by TOM LEE



Additional Scoring by CHRIS MONTALBO



Created and Executive Produced by ZACH GLASS & CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA



Co-Executive Produced by JESS KELLEY-MADERA



Associate Producers SUSAN DEGAN and ALEC STORY



The script for this episode can be downloaded here, and the transcript of our announcements here.



ANNOUNCEMENTS:




* This episode is brought to you in part by Shaker & Spoon – a subscription service that helps you learn to make craft cocktails at home. Get 20% off your first box by visiting shakerandspoon.com/toafn



* As always, The Once And Future Nerd is made possible by our Patrons on Patreon. We hope you consider joining!




We’ll be back with our next episode on Apr. 30. See you then!



CONTENT NOTES:




* There is a description of death by torture



* There is talk of gender dysphoria, particularly as it relates to menstruation and childbirth




End of Listed CONTENT NOTES

A Handful Of Bodyguards, Pt. 3


Old rivalries flare in Pacific Ridge. Nelson finds a kindred spirit. Regan folds some new allies into the Party's plan.











CREDITS FOR THIS EPISODE:



Directed by CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA



Written by CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA and GREGORY M. SCHULZ



PERFORMED BY: RHIANNON ANGELL as...      Janey GARRETT ARMYN as...      Sir Brennen Willemson DAN DOBRANSKY as...      Vanderberg ANYA GIBIAN as...      Aerona Regan IAN HARKINS as...      The Narrator and Ranger 1 CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA as...      Bill PAUL NOTICE as...      Nelson ANA O'DANIEL as...      Lulu FRANK QUERIS as...      Billy JULIE REED as...      Jen REGINA RENEE RUSSELL as...      Nia GREGORY M. SCHULZ as...      Yllowyyn, Ranger 3, and Weston DAVID SYLVESTER WOLF as...      O'an Hritsl



Editing by JIM BANTING



Foley, Sound Design, and Post Production Mixing by EDWARD BUSH



Additional Writing Help from ANA O'DANIEL



Music Direction and Main Theme by TOM LEE



Additional Scoring by CHRIS MONTALBO



Created and Executive Produced by ZACH GLASS & CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA



Co-Executive Produced by JESS KELLEY-MADERA



Associate Producers SUSAN DEGAN and ALEC STORY



The script for this episode can be found here, and the transcript for our announcements here.



We'll be back with our next episode on March 26. We'll see you then!



CONTENT NOTES:




* Intimate partner violence is a recurring throughline of this chapter



* Words of racial and gendered abuse are used




END OF LISTED CONTENT NOTES.

Audio Bonus Content #11 - Justin Sloan on Writing for Games and Military Training

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