Coffee in Space

Second interview with science fiction author Derek Kunsken, author of 3 books and numerous short stories. In this episode, we discuss writing family dynamics, creating an entire IP universe, and of course, his most recent book, The House of Styx. 

To learn more about Derek’s writing, check out his website HERE. You can also follow him on Twitter (@derekkunsken).

Like the podcast episode? You can "Buy me a Coffee" as a thank you! I'll even give you a free short story to show my gratitude. Thank you!

* Links in these show notes may be affiliate links. I may make a small percentage from your purchase. I would always want you to buy from a local, independent store, but if you are looking to use Amazon, I would appreciate you considering my links. Thank you!

Interview with Madeleine Mozley, author of First Carrier. In this episode, we discuss character first fiction, the concept of a strong female character, and how her Christian faith impacts her writing.

You can get a trio of short stories by signing up for Madeleine's mailing list HERE.

To learn more about Madeleine’s writing, check out her website at: (WEBSITE LINK). You can also follow her on Instagram. Learn more about her editing work at Embers Igniting.

Like the podcast? Please donate to keep it going at Buy me a Coffee. Thank you!

* Links in these show notes may be affiliate links. I may make a small percentage from your purchase. I would always want you to buy from a local, independent store, but if you are looking to use Amazon, I would appreciate you considering my links. Thank you!

Interview with Madeleine Mozley, author of First Carrier. In this episode, we discuss character first fiction, the concept of a strong female character, and how her Christian faith impacts her writing.

You can get a trio of short stories by signing up for Madeleine's mailing list HERE.

To learn more about Madeleine’s writing, check out her website at: (WEBSITE LINK). You can also follow her on Instagram. Learn more about her editing work at Embers Igniting.

Like the podcast? Please donate to keep it going at Buy me a Coffee. Thank you!

* Links in these show notes may be affiliate links. I may make a small percentage from your purchase. I would always want you to buy from a local, independent store, but if you are looking to use Amazon, I would appreciate you considering my links. Thank you!

Interview with Premee Mohamed, author of Beneath the Rising and many short stories. In this episode, we discuss writing more than one subgenre at a time, Premee's publishing history, and so much more.

 To learn more about Premee’s writing, check out her website HERE. You can also follow her on Twitter (@premeesaurus).

Like the podcast? Please donate to keep it going at Buy me a Coffee. Thank you!

* Links in these show notes may be affiliate links. I may make a small percentage from your purchase. I would always want you to buy from a local, independent store, but if you are looking to use Amazon, I would appreciate you considering my links. Thank you!

Interview with Premee Mohamed, author of Beneath the Rising and many short stories. In this episode, we discuss writing more than one subgenre at a time, Premee's publishing history, and so much more.

 To learn more about Premee’s writing, check out her website HERE. You can also follow her on Twitter (@premeesaurus).

Like the podcast? Please donate to keep it going at Buy me a Coffee. Thank you!

* Links in these show notes may be affiliate links. I may make a small percentage from your purchase. I would always want you to buy from a local, independent store, but if you are looking to use Amazon, I would appreciate you considering my links. Thank you!

Interview with Wayne Santos, author of Chimera Code. In this episode, we discuss melding sci-fi and fantasy into one book, the role living in several different countries has had on his writing, and so much more!

To learn more about Wayne’s writing, check out his website at: (WEBSITE LINK). You can also follow him on Twitter (TWITTER HANDLE).

Like the podcast episode? You can "Buy me a Coffee" as a thank you! I'll even give you a free short story to show my gratitude. Thank you!

* Links in these show notes may be affiliate links. I may make a small percentage from your purchase. I would always want you to buy from a local, independent store, but if you are looking to use Amazon, I would appreciate you considering my links. Thank you!

Interview with Wayne Santos, author of Chimera Code. In this episode, we discuss melding sci-fi and fantasy into one book, the role living in several different countries has had on his writing, and so much more!

To learn more about Wayne’s writing, check out his website at: (WEBSITE LINK). You can also follow him on Twitter (TWITTER HANDLE).

Like the podcast episode? You can "Buy me a Coffee" as a thank you! I'll even give you a free short story to show my gratitude. Thank you!

* Links in these show notes may be affiliate links. I may make a small percentage from your purchase. I would always want you to buy from a local, independent store, but if you are looking to use Amazon, I would appreciate you considering my links. Thank you!

Interview with Ryan Van Loan, author of The Sin in the Steel, a debut novel in The Fall of the Gods series. In this episode, we discuss writing eight books before landing his agent, worldbuilding for a trilogy, and being candid on Twitter.

In the interview, Ryan mentioned his agent, DongWon Song, has a newsletter that talks about the difficulties of being a writer. You can get that newsletter HERE. The agent's full site is HERE.  DongWon Song also has a YouTube channel HERE.

We also talked about David Walters' podcast, called Authors on a Podcast Talking Books, which you can listen to AT THIS LINK.

To learn more about Ryan’s writing, check out his website at: (WEBSITE LINK), where you can also sign up for his newsletter. You can also follow him on Twitter (TWITTER HANDLE).

Like the podcast episode? You can "Buy me a Coffee" as a thank you! I'll even give you a free short story to show my gratitude. Thank you!

* Links in these show notes may be affiliate links. I may make a small percentage from your purchase. I would always want you to buy from a local, independent store, but if you are looking to use Amazon, I would appreciate you considering my links. Thank you!

Interview with Ryan Van Loan, author of The Sin in the Steel, a debut novel in The Fall of the Gods series. In this episode, we discuss writing eight books before landing his agent, worldbuilding for a trilogy, and being candid on Twitter.

In the interview, Ryan mentioned his agent, DongWon Song, has a newsletter that talks about the difficulties of being a writer. You can get that newsletter HERE. The agent's full site is HERE.  DongWon Song also has a YouTube channel HERE.

We also talked about David Walters' podcast, called Authors on a Podcast Talking Books, which you can listen to AT THIS LINK.

To learn more about Ryan’s writing, check out his website at: (WEBSITE LINK), where you can also sign up for his newsletter. You can also follow him on Twitter (TWITTER HANDLE).

Like the podcast episode? You can "Buy me a Coffee" as a thank you! I'll even give you a free short story to show my gratitude. Thank you!

* Links in these show notes may be affiliate links. I may make a small percentage from your purchase. I would always want you to buy from a local, independent store, but if you are looking to use Amazon, I would appreciate you considering my links. Thank you!

Interview with Julie Kagawa, author of 18 YA Fantasy books, such as the Iron Fey series, the Talon Saga, and the Shadow of the Fox series, as well as many short stories. In this episode, we discuss her distinguished writing career, how she plans out her books, and what she thinks about course language in YA literature.

Thanks to Mel and Steph for their questions this week!

Read her first published book, The Iron King.
Read the Shadow of the Fox, which Julie read from on the podcast.
Read Terry Brooks, The High Druid of Shannara, one of Julie's inspirations.

To learn more about Julie’s writing, check out her WEBSITE. You can also follow her on TWITTER and FACEBOOK.

Like the podcast episode? You can "Buy me a Coffee" as a thanks. I'll even give you a free short story to show my gratitude. Thank you!

* Links in these show notes may be affiliate links. I may make a small percentage from your purchase. I would always want you to buy from a local, independent store, but if you are looking to use Amazon, I would appreciate you considering my links. Thank you!