Books and Authors Fantasy and Sci-fi Podcast

This is the Books and Authors Fantasy and Sci-Fi Podcast Episode 214 with author Mystic Neptune.

Welcome to the latest episode of the Books and Authors Fantasy and Sci-Fi Podcast! Co-hosted by Jamie Davis and Scott Walker, this podcast is exactly what the title says it is: a show focused on SF&F books and the authors creating them!

We’ll cover Epic Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery, and everything in between. Expect to find the best and brightest authors from all corners of the SF&F book world. Plus, we’ll add in a few other very special guests as well along the way.

Learn more about Jamie’s author updates and books at JamieDavisBooks.com.

Learn more about Scott’s writerly mischief at ScottIsWriting.com (download one of his books for free!) and explore Cozy Vales, a shared world of cozy fantasy stories, at cozyvales.com.

Our guest this week is author Mystic Neptune.

Mystic was born and raised on an island surrounded by temperate rainforests, lakes, mountains and an endless ocean off the horizon. She started writing books when she was 12, and by 14 she’d written her first novel.

In Mystic’s spare time, she writes and does edit swap date-nights with her husband, JollyJupiter. When she isn’t chasing after her daughter that is.

Be sure to check out I Ran Away To Evil: A Cozy LitRPG Rom-Com, and sign up for the free cozy fantasy convention, HearthCon, happening Sunday, October 13th!

This is the Books and Authors Fantasy and Sci-Fi Podcast Episode 213 with author Manda Scott.

Welcome to the latest episode of the Books and Authors Fantasy and Sci-Fi Podcast! Co-hosted by Jamie Davis and Scott Walker, this podcast is exactly what the title says it is: a show focused on SF&F books and the authors creating them!

We’ll cover Epic Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery, and everything in between. Expect to find the best and brightest authors from all corners of the SF&F book world. Plus, we’ll add in a few other very special guests as well along the way.

Learn more about Jamie’s author updates and books at JamieDavisBooks.com.

Learn more about Scott’s writerly mischief at ScottIsWriting.com (download one of his books for free!) and explore Cozy Vales, a shared world of cozy fantasy stories, at cozyvales.com.

Our guest this week is author Manda Scott.

Born in Scotland at 318ppm CO2, author and podcaster, Manda Scott’s writing has spanned the eras from pre-Roman Britain with the Boudica: Dreaming series to the SOE/Maquis in WWII – and her latest novel, Any Human Power, looks forward to future five minutes from now.

Previous works have been shortlisted for the Orange Prize, nominated for an Edgar and won the McIlvanney Prize.

Co-creator of the Thrutopia Masterclass and host of the international chart-topping Accidental Gods podcast, Manda has a degree in veterinary medicine and an MA in Regenerative Economics. She lives with her wife on a smallholding in the liminal space where England meets Wales.

Manda’s latest book, Any Human Power, explores the concepts of thrutopias, regenerative economics, intiation and trauma cultures and more, all while offering a roadmap to creating a future that we would be proud to leave to the generations to come.

Manda also hosts the podcast, Accidental Gods, and offers shamanic life courses at Dreaming Awake.

This is the Books and Authors Fantasy and Sci-Fi Podcast Episode 212 with author S.M. Sykes.

Welcome to the latest episode of the Books and Authors Fantasy and Sci-Fi Podcast! Co-hosted by Jamie Davis and Scott Walker, this podcast is exactly what the title says it is: a show focused on SF&F books and the authors creating them!

We’ll cover Epic Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery, and everything in between. Expect to find the best and brightest authors from all corners of the SF&F book world. Plus, we’ll add in a few other very special guests as well along the way.

Learn more about Jamie’s author updates and books at JamieDavisBooks.com.

Learn more about Scott’s writerly mischief at ScottIsWriting.com (and download a free novella from his Little Yokai urban fantasy series!) and explore Cozy Vales, a shared world of cozy fantasy, at cozyvales.com.

Our guest this week is author S.M. Sykes.

S.M. Sykes never saw himself as a writer, facing struggles with English classes in school. Even his wife, who doubles as his editor, can attest to occasional challenges with organizing his thoughts. However, despite these obstacles, he discovered a passion for storytelling that he couldn’t ignore. Beginning with his debut novel, Eyes of Blue in 2018 at the age of 38, he found the genesis of his stories in a simple idea that sparked in his mind. As the narrative unfolded, it took on a life of its own, leading to the ongoing series that began with Eyes of Blue and continues with his current project, Loss of Blue. With Loss of Blue, he aims to weave together the threads of his previous works into a conclusion that is both profound and satisfying.

Balancing a full-time job with his writing endeavors, which include advertising and marketing his work, has proven challenging. Yet, his motivation lies not in financial gain or replacing his day job but in the satisfaction of sharing his ideas with readers.

Looking ahead, he remains focused on his writing journey, eager to explore where it may lead. He invites others to join him on this adventure by checking out his books and sharing their thoughts.

Check out the entire Blue SF series:

This is the Books and Authors Fantasy and Sci-Fi Podcast Episode 211 with the Cozy Vales Scribes.

Welcome to the latest episode of the Books and Authors Fantasy and Sci-Fi Podcast! Co-hosted by Jamie Davis and Scott Walker, this podcast is exactly what the title says it is: a show focused on SF&F books and the authors creating them!

We’ll cover Epic Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery, and everything in between. Expect to find the best and brightest authors from all corners of the SF&F book world. Plus, we’ll add in a few other very special guests as well along the way.

Learn more about Jamie’s author updates and books at JamieDavisBooks.com.

Learn more about Scott’s writerly mischief at ScottIsWriting.com (and download a free novella from his Little Yokai urban fantasy series!). Explore the shared world Cozy Vales and its collection of cozy fantasy stories at cozyvales.com.

Our guest this week are Rebecca Buchanan, Phillip Sanderson, and Scott Walker.

Rebecca Buchanan is the editor of the Pagan literary ezine Eternal Haunted Summer and is a regular contributor to ev0ke: witchcraft*paganism*lifestyle. A complete list of her published poems, fairy tales, and other stories can be found at eternalhauntedsummer.com.

Phillip Sanderson has wanted to write since he was six. In a detour, he became a high school math teacher. He and his wife live in southeastern Virginia where they raised four children and cycle whenever they can. When not grading papers, reading, or imagining new worlds, Phillip is often playing guitar. Learn more at https://plsanderson.com.

L.A. Scott currently writes cozy fantasy and urban fantasy, though he’s been spinning stories and weaving worlds for decades. When not writing, he loves playing D&D, dressing up as a Star Wars Sandtrooper for Halloween, baking sourdough bread, and playing video games. Explore his books at scottiswriting.com/lascott.

Cozy Vales is a shared world series of cozy fantasy books all based in an original setting. The latest anthology, Summer Tales From Cozy Vales, is a collection of eight cozy fantasy stories set during the summer season and focusing on life, nature, and love. Learn more about this shared world at cozyvales.com.

This is the Books and Authors Fantasy and Sci-Fi Podcast Episode 210 with author Aaron Ryan.

Welcome to the latest episode of the Books and Authors Fantasy and Sci-Fi Podcast! Co-hosted by Jamie Davis and Scott Walker, this podcast is exactly what the title says it is: a show focused on SF&F books and the authors creating them!

We’ll cover Epic Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery, and everything in between. Expect to find the best and brightest authors from all corners of the SF&F book world. Plus, we’ll add in a few other very special guests as well along the way.

Learn more about Jamie’s author updates and books at JamieDavisBooks.com.

Learn more about Scott’s writerly mischief at ScottIsWriting.com (and download a free novella from his Little Yokai urban fantasy series!) and explore Cozy Vales, a shared world of cozy fantasy, at cozyvales.com.

Our guest this week is author Aaron Ryan.

Aaron Ryan lives in Washington with his wife and two sons, along with Macy the dog, Winston the cat, and Merry & Pippin, the finches.

He is the author of the “Dissonance” quadrilogy, the sci-fi thriller “Forecast,” several books on voiceover business penned under a former stage name, as well as a previous fictional novel, “The Omega Room.” 

When he was in second grade, he was tasked with writing a creative assignment: a fictional book. And thus, “The Electric Boy” was born: a simple novella full of intrigue, fantasy, and 7-year-old wits that electrified Aaron’s desire to write.  From that point forward, Aaron evolved into a creative soul that desired to create. 

He enjoys the arts, media, music, performing, poetry, and being a daddy.  In his lifetime he has been an author, voiceover artist, wedding videographer, stage performer, musician, producer, rock/pop artist, executive assistant, service manager, paperboy, CSR, poet, tech support, worship leader, and more.  The diversity of his life experiences gives him a unique approach to business, life, ministry, faith, and entertainment.

Aaron’s favorite author by far is J.R.R. Tolkien, but he also enjoys Suzanne Collins, James S.A. Corey, Marie Lu, Madeleine L’Engle, C.S. Lewis, and Stephen King.

Aaron has always had a passion for storytelling.

The latest installment in Aaron’s sci-fi alien invasion series, Dissonance, is now live! Be sure to check out the entire series:

This is the Books and Authors Fantasy and Sci-Fi Podcast Episode 209 with author J.D.L. Rosell.

Welcome to the latest episode of the Books and Authors Fantasy and Sci-Fi Podcast! Co-hosted by Jamie Davis and Scott Walker, this podcast is exactly what the title says it is: a show focused on SF&F books and the authors creating them!

We’ll cover Epic Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery, and everything in between. Expect to find the best and brightest authors from all corners of the SF&F book world. Plus, we’ll add in a few other very special guests as well along the way.

Learn more about Jamie’s author updates and books at JamieDavisBooks.com.

Learn more about Scott’s writerly mischief at ScottIsWriting.com (and download a free novella from his Little Yokai urban fantasy series!).

Our guest this week is author J.D.L. Rosell.

J.D.L. Rosell was swept away on a journey when he stepped foot outside his door and into The Hobbit. He hasn’t stopped wandering since.

In his writing, he tries to recapture the wonder, adventure, and poignancy that captivated him as a child. His explorations have taken him to worlds set in over a dozen novels and five series, which include Ranger of the Titan Wilds, Legend of Tal, The Runewar Saga, and The Famine Cycle.

When he’s not off on a quest, Rosell enjoys his newfound hobby of archery and older pastimes of hiking and landscape photography. But every hobbit returns home, and if you step softly and mind the potatoes, you may glimpse him curled up with his wife and two cats, Zelda and Abenthy, reading a good book or replaying his favorite video games.

J.D.L.’s fantasy book, Whispers of Ruin, is available for free during the month of May for subscribers of the Action Fantasy Book Club (free to join!).

(You can also check out the rest of the books in this series – and J.D.L.’s other series – at his website!)

This is the Books and Authors Fantasy and Sci-Fi Podcast Episode 208 with author Martha Carr.

Welcome to the latest episode of the Books and Authors Fantasy and Sci-Fi Podcast! Co-hosted by Jamie Davis and Scott Walker, this podcast is exactly what the title says it is: a show focused on SF&F books and the authors creating them!

We’ll cover Epic Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery, and everything in between. Expect to find the best and brightest authors from all corners of the SF&F book world. Plus, we’ll add in a few other very special guests as well along the way.

Learn more about Jamie’s author updates and books at JamieDavisBooks.com.

Learn more about Scott’s writerly mischief at ScottIsWriting.com (and download a free novella from his Little Yokai urban fantasy series!).

Our guest this week is author Martha Carr (her author website is authormarthacarr.com, and she also has a site dedicated to her Kickstarter campaigns at marthacarr.com)!

“I started writing at 30 years old with a newborn and a fresh divorce. I had tried everything the way my family wanted me to do it – and I saw where that got me. I was a successful stockbroker who dreaded every day of work. I just couldn’t picture myself still in that chair at 60. Well… Here I am at 64 and boy, am I glad I walked away.

Sure, the money was tight for a long time but when I look back at the past 34 years here’s what I see: Stringer for the Washington Post, national columnist with 4 million readers a month, contributor to almost every major news outlet, co-creator of the Oriceran Universe, author of best-selling UF series, The Leira Chronicles – and now I’m hanging here on Kickstarter with great books full of adventure and a store of my own. I’m out here writing recess for all of us who want to find the courage to just be ourselves on any given day and want to make the most of it. Over and over again. More adventures to follow.”

If you love urban fantasy featuring strong female characters, humor, and dragons, the Queen of the Flightless Dragons series should be your next read! Check out the Kickstarter for Lasair and the exclusive

This is the Books and Authors Fantasy and Sci-Fi Podcast Episode 207 with author Kevin J. Anderson.

Welcome to the latest episode of the Books and Authors Fantasy and Sci-Fi Podcast! Co-hosted by Jamie Davis and Scott Walker, this podcast is exactly what the title says it is: a show focused on SF&F books and the authors creating them!

We’ll cover Epic Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery, and everything in between. Expect to find the best and brightest authors from all corners of the SF&F book world. Plus, we’ll add in a few other very special guests as well along the way.

Learn more about Jamie’s author updates and books at JamieDavisBooks.com.

Learn more about Scott’s writerly mischief at ScottIsWriting.com (and download a free novella from his Little Yokai urban fantasy series!).

Our guest this week is author Kevin J. Anderson.

“Kevin has written more than 175 books, including 59 national or international bestsellers. He has over 24 million books in print worldwide in thirty languages and has been nominated for the Nebula Award, Hugo Award, Bram Stoker Award, Shamus Award, and Silver Falchion Award. In 2012 at San Diego Comic Con, He received the Faust Grand Master Award for Lifetime Achievement.

Kevin has written numerous bestselling and critically acclaimed novels in the Dune universe with Brian Herbert, as well as Star Wars and X-Files novels. In his original work, he is best known for his Saga of Seven Suns series, the Terra Incognita trilogy, the Dan Shamble, Zombie PI series, and Clockwork Angels and Clockwork Lives with Neil Peart. Along with his wife Rebecca Moesta, he is also the publisher of WordFire Press.”

Be sure to check out Kevin’s Kickstarter for his short story library (over 130 stories from one of the most talented and prolific authors)!

This is the Books and Authors Fantasy and Sci-Fi Podcast Episode 206 with author Andy Peloquin.

Welcome to the latest episode of the Books and Authors Fantasy and Sci-Fi Podcast! Co-hosted by Jamie Davis and Scott Walker, this podcast is exactly what the title says it is: a show focused on SF&F books and the authors creating them!

We’ll cover Epic Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery, and everything in between. Expect to find the best and brightest authors from all corners of the SF&F book world. Plus, we’ll add in a few other very special guests as well along the way.

Learn more about Jamie’s author updates and books at JamieDavisBooks.com.

Learn more about Scott’s writerly mischief at ScottIsWriting.com (and download a free novella from his Little Yokai urban fantasy series!).

Our guest this week is author Andy Peloquin.

“I am, first and foremost, a storyteller and an artist–words are my palette. Fantasy and science fiction are my genres of choice, and I love to explore the darker side of human nature through the filter of heroes, villains, and everything in between. I’m also a freelance writer, a book lover, and a guy who just loves to meet new people and spend hours talking about my fascination for the worlds I encounter in the pages of fantasy and sci-fi novels.

Speculative fiction provides us with an escape, a way to forget about our mundane problems and step into worlds where anything is possible. It transcends age, gender, religion,race, or lifestyle–it is our way of believing what cannot be, delving into the unknowable, and discovering hidden truths about ourselves and our world in a brand new way. Fiction at its very best!”

Check out Assassin, book 1 in the Dark Blade action-packed fantasy series!

This is the Books and Authors Fantasy and Sci-Fi Podcast Episode 205 with authors Max and Eli Moyer.

Welcome to the latest episode of the Books and Authors Fantasy and Sci-Fi Podcast! Co-hosted by Jamie Davis and Scott Walker, this podcast is exactly what the title says it is: a show focused on SF&F books and the authors creating them!

We’ll cover Epic Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery, and everything in between. Expect to find the best and brightest authors from all corners of the SF&F book world. Plus, we’ll add in a few other very special guests as well along the way.

Learn more about Jamie’s author updates and books at JamieDavisBooks.com.

Learn more about Scott’s writerly mischief at ScottIsWriting.com (and download a free novella!).

Our guests this week are authors Max Moyer and his brother, Eli Moyer. Together, the brothers created a fantasy world called Mind’s Eye and then began to crafting stories in that universe.

Max Moyer

Eli Moyer

Max is an epic fantasy author who grew up in Washington D.C. He now resides just outside D.C. with his wife and four kids. Max and his brother Eli grew up playing an invented role-based game in a fantasy world they created, using only pencils and pads of paper. Over the years, they have built out the world of Mind’s Eye (www.mindseye.site) and continue to explore stories of heroics, great evil, and triumph against that fantastical backdrop.

Max authored Zodak – The Last Shielder, book 1 of the Tempest Rising Series (release date: April 9, 2024) and Throne Born, a prequel novella that takes place 200 years before Zodak, and is working on subsequent books and novellas. In his free time, Max loves playing/swimming/skate boarding/trampolining/fishing and skiing with the Treehouse Gang, riding his classic motorcycle, woodworking, drawing/painting, watching great movies and playing board games.

Be sure to preorder Zodak – The Last Shielder and jump into the world of Mind’s Eye!