Coffee in Space

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.

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In this episode, I take the opportunity to discuss third party politics, feudalism, Hollywood, and oligarchs with award winning science fiction author, scientist, and public speaker David Brin. If you like what you hear, consider the following links for more information:

David's blog: Contrarian Brin
David's book: Polemical Judo (full book)
Free Sample: Polemical Judo (website)

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* 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!

In this episode, I take the opportunity to discuss third party politics, feudalism, Hollywood, and oligarchs with award winning science fiction author, scientist, and public speaker David Brin. If you like what you hear, consider the following links for more information:

David's blog: Contrarian Brin
David's book: Polemical Judo (full book)
Free Sample: Polemical Judo (website)

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 Ochse, author of the duology Burning Sky and Dead Sky (and many other stories). In this episode, we discuss writing from a military perspective and what it's like to meld fantasy, horror, and military fiction into one novel.

To learn more about Weston’s writing, check out his website at: (WEBSITE LINK).

For his free stories, click HERE.

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 Ochse, author of the duology Burning Sky and Dead Sky (and many other stories). In this episode, we discuss writing from a military perspective and what it's like to meld fantasy, horror, and military fiction into one novel.

To learn more about Weston’s writing, check out his website at: (WEBSITE LINK).

For his free stories, click HERE.

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 Bill Keith, the man behind the pen name Ian Douglas, among others. Bill is the author of over 100 books. In this episode, we discuss world building for multiple different books, what it looks like to have so many pen names, and of course, his newest novel, Alien Secrets. 

To learn more about Bill’s writing, check out his website HERE. You can also learn more at the wikipedia page for him and Harper Voyager's page for Ian Douglas.

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 Bill Keith, the man behind the pen name Ian Douglas, among others. Bill is the author of over 100 books. In this episode, we discuss world building for multiple different books, what it looks like to have so many pen names, and of course, his newest novel, Alien Secrets. 

To learn more about Bill’s writing, check out his website HERE. You can also learn more at the wikipedia page for him and Harper Voyager's page for Ian Douglas.

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 Edward Savio, author of the Battle for Forever books (Alexander X and Ancient Among Us) and many other books. In this episode, we discuss writing across genres, cussing in YA literature, and his best selling series, The Battle For Forever.

To learn more about Edward’s writing, check out his website HERE. You can also follow him on Twitter (https://twitter.com/edwardsavio).

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 Edward Savio, author of the Battle for Forever books (Alexander X and Ancient Among Us) and many other books. In this episode, we discuss writing across genres, cussing in YA literature, and his best selling series, The Battle For Forever.

To learn more about Edward’s writing, check out his website HERE. You can also follow him on Twitter (https://twitter.com/edwardsavio).

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 Kelvin Witherspoon-Sudron, voice actor and audio producer. In this episode, we discuss getting into character, the difference between voice acting and stage acting, and the process for turning a physical book into audio format.

Kelvin and I first met because he was the voice actor and audio producer for my Christmas novella last fall. You'll notice why I chose him when you hear his smooth, clear voice. Enjoy!
 
To learn more about Kelvin's work, check out the following links:
Website
Facebook Page
Youtube Channel

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