Jason Shannon

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Jason Shannon episodes

  • 38. Live on Kickstarter: Tiger Blues

    Jason Shannon's seventh novel, Tiger Blues, is live on Kickstarter now! This queer, alt-history steampunk novel is a one-of-a-kind wild ride. This episode intros the book, includes Chapters 1 and 2, and outlines the campaign.


    Support the campaign:

    https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/harujinshounds/tiger-blues-a-queer-alt-history-steampunk-novel?ref=discovery&term=tiger%20blues%20jason&total_hits=8160&category_id=47


    Upcoming events:

    www.jasonmshannon.com/events

    44 min
  • 37. PL Stuart (author of The Last of the Atalanteans)

    Coming 2025 – Tiger Blues: a novel

    2 transmen try to keep a Buddhist amulet out of Mao’s hands in 1940s Tibet. Those transmen (or genderqueer/nonbinary – not my place to say) are real life badasses Olive Yang (Burmese drug kingpin, 1927-2017) and Kawashima Yoshiko (Japanese war criminal, 1907-1948). Subscribe to my mailing list to stay updated, www.jasonmshannon.com/contact

    This week PL Stuart comes back to the podcast to discuss Book 2 in his Drowned Kingdom Saga, The Last of the Atalanteans. The Drowned Kingdom Saga is an epic, 7-book series featuring a fantasy version of the myth of Atlantis. Book 5: A Pack of Wolves just came out earlier this year, and Book 6: A Black Dragon on Red is coming 2026. Spoiler discussion begins at 44 minutes.

    P. L.'s Website: ⁠https://www.plstuart.com⁠Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/P-L-Stuart/author/B08W2PSJ56?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thedrownedkingdomsaga7847

    Before We Go Blog:  https://beforewegoblog.com/about/

    Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/plstuart-author.bsky.social

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/plstuartwrites

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/plstuartwrites

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p.l.stuart/

    Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21031579.P_L_Stuart___

    Jason Shannon is an indie Canadian author of science fiction and more. He has published 6 novels - The Zimmer Insurgency, The Hounds of Harujin, The Moon Panther, Rain's Agenda, The Rise and Fall of Chaz

    Oregano, and Attila the Valley Girl - as well as several short stories. Visit www.jasonmshannon.com to read the short

    stories, as well as novel excerpts, or for links to download/buy. All novels are available in print and ebook. Chaz, Zimmer, Attila, and

    One Night in Ikh Khulan are available in audiobook.

    Buy my ebooks/audiobooks https://www.jasonmshannon.com/store

    Upcoming shows:

    Merchants and Mages Fantasy Market May 24

    Beaverton Comiccon May 25

    Brampton Book Fair June 7

    Hottest Street Sale July 12

    Flamborough Book Fair July 13

    Word on the Street Sept 27/28

    Audiobook for Rain's Agenda coming soon

    Follow my social media @harujinshounds


    1 hr 19 min
  • 36. R.W. Duder (author of Amy)

    Coming 2025 – Tiger Blues: a novel

    2 transmen try to keep a Buddhist amulet out of Mao’s hands in 1940s Tibet. Those transmen (or genderqueer/nonbinary – not my place to say) are real life badasses Olive Yang (Burmese drug kingpin, 1927-2017) and Kawashima Yoshiko (Japanese war criminal, 1907-1948). Subscribe to my mailing list to stay updated, www.jasonmshannon.com/contact

    This week RW Duder is back on the podcast. This time, we do a deep dive on his slasher book, Amy. Amy begins the Amy series, and has just been released as an audiobook. 

    We do a reading from Amy at timestamp 46 minutes

    We also do a reading from The Zimmer Insurgency at timestamp 55 minutes

    We had a few technical difficulties with this episode, and parts of the audio got cut off. My apologies to RW.

    RW's website - https://rwduder.com/

    IG - @rwduder

    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/share/15qLH9cHDN/

    Twitter/X - @rwduder

    Jason Shannon is an indie Canadian author of science fiction and more. He has published 6 novels - The Zimmer Insurgency, The Hounds of Harujin, The Moon Panther, Rain's Agenda, The Rise and Fall of Chaz

    Oregano, and Attila the Valley Girl - as well as several short stories. Visit www.jasonmshannon.com to read the short

    stories, as well as novel excerpts, or for links to download/buy. All novels are available in print and ebook. Chaz, Zimmer, Attila, and

    One Night in Ikh Khulan are available in audiobook.

    Buy my ebooks/audiobooks https://www.jasonmshannon.com/store

    Upcoming shows:

    Merchants and Mages Fantasy Market May 24

    Beaverton Comiccon May 25

    Brampton Book Fair June 7

    Hottest Street Sale July 12

    Flamborough Book Fair July 13

    Word on the Street Sept 27/28

    Audiobook for Rain's Agenda coming soon

    Follow my social media @harujinshounds


    1 hr 7 min
  • 34. Erle Clavet (author of Federation: Elven Resistance and The Battle of Grenwin)

    Coming 2025 – Tiger Blues: a novel2 transmen try to keep a Buddhist amulet out of Mao’s hands in 1940s Tibet. Those transmen (or genderqueer/nonbinary – not my place to say) are real life badasses Olive Yang (Burmese drug kingpin, 1927-2017) and Kawashima Yoshiko (Japanese war criminal, 1907-1948). Subscribe to my mailing list to stay updated, www.jasonmshannon.com/contact

    Today I'm talking to Erle Clavet. Erle is the author of two fantasy series - the Federation series and the Grenwin series.


    Erle's website - https://erleclavet1.wixsite.com/erle-creativewriting

    IG - @erleclavet

    X - @erleclavet


    Jason Shannon is an indie Canadian author of science fiction and more. He has published 6 novels - The Zimmer Insurgency, The Hounds of Harujin, The Moon Panther, Rain's Agenda, The Rise and Fall of ChazOregano, and Attila the Valley Girl - as well as several short stories. Visit www.jasonmshannon.com to read the shortstories, as well as novel excerpts, or for links to download/buy. All novels are available in print and ebook. Chaz, Zimmer, Attila, andOne Night in Ikh Khulan are available in audiobook.

    Buy my ebooks/audiobooks https://www.jasonmshannon.com/store

    Upcoming shows:

    Stratford Comiccon, April 5

    Ancaster Book Fair and Market April 12

    Batawa Comiccon, April 13

    Sudbury Comiccon April 26

    Merchants and Mages Fantasy Market May 24

    Brandford Book Fair June 7

    Hottest Street Sale (Owen Sound) July 12

    Flamborough Book Fair July 13

    Word on the Street Sept 27/28


    Follow my social media @harujinshounds

    46 min
  • 33. End of the World (short story)

    Coming 2025 – Tiger Blues: a novel2 transmen try to keep a Buddhist amulet out of Mao’s hands in 1940s Tibet. Those transmen (or genderqueer/nonbinary – not my place to say) are real life badasses Olive Yang (Burmese drug kingpin, 1927-2017) and Kawashima Yoshiko (Japanese war criminal, 1907-1948). Subscribe to my mailing list to stay updated, www.jasonmshannon.com/contact

    Today I'm bringing you a short story I wrote over a year ago: End of the World


    Synopsis: After returning from his sister's wedding, author Jay Shanahan attempts to get his friend to record an audiobook, while also drinking copiously.

    Jason Shannon is an indie Canadian author of science fiction and more. He has published 6 novels - The Zimmer Insurgency, The Hounds of Harujin, The Moon Panther, Rain's Agenda, The Rise and Fall of ChazOregano, and Attila the Valley Girl - as well as several short stories. Visit www.jasonmshannon.com to read the shortstories, as well as novel excerpts, or for links to download/buy. All novels are available in print and ebook. Chaz, Zimmer, Attila, andOne Night in Ikh Khulan are available in audiobook.

    Buy my ebooks/audiobooks https://www.jasonmshannon.com/store

    Upcoming shows:Whitby Comiccon March 8Owen Sound Comiccon March 15Smiths Falls Comiccon March 22Brockville Comiccon March 23Collingwood Comiccon March 29Angus Comiccon March 30Ancaster Book Fair and Market April 12Sudbury Comiccon April 26Merchants and Mages Fantasy Market May 24

    Audiobook for Rain's Agenda coming soon

    Follow my social media @harujinshounds

    46 min
  • 32. The Hounds of Harujin (6 Elementals interview w/ PL Stuart)
    Coming 2025 – Tiger Blues: a novel
    2 transmen try to keep a Buddhist amulet out of Mao’s hands in 1940s Tibet. Those transmen (or genderqueer/nonbinary – not my place to say) are real life badasses Olive Yang (Burmese drug kingpin, 1927-2017) and Kawashima Yoshiko (Japanese war criminal, 1907-1948). Subscribe to my mailing list to stay updated, www.jasonmshannon.com/contact
    In December of last year, I appeared on PL STUART'S youtube livestream, six elementals interviews. We talked for an hour and half about my novel, The Hounds of Harujin Volume 1. Today, I'm bringing you the audio from that livestream.
    PL has turned out to be a great friend in the writing community, and if you should go straight to the source on this and subscribe to his YouTube channel. He interviews a ton of indie authors. You can also go back to episode 24 of this podcast, where I interview PL on his debut novel, A Drowned Kingdom. We get into all the nitty gritty on his book there. Also, we don't really get into spoilers on Hounds here, but if you wanted a kind of primer, I released the first 2.5 hours of it in Episode 27.
    Six Elementals Livestreams: https://www.youtube.com/@plstuartthedrownedkingdomsaga/streams
    PL's website: https://www.plstuart.com/
    Jason Shannon is an indie Canadian author of science fiction and more. He has published 6 novels - The Zimmer Insurgency, The Hounds of Harujin, The Moon Panther, Rain's Agenda, The Rise and Fall of Chaz
    Oregano, and Attila the Valley Girl - as well as several short stories. Visit www.jasonmshannon.com to read the short
    stories, as well as novel excerpts, or for links to download/buy. All novels are available in print and ebook. Chaz, Zimmer, Attila, and
    One Night in Ikh Khulan are available in audiobook.
    Buy my ebooks/audiobooks https://www.jasonmshannon.com/store
    Upcoming shows:
    Whitby Comiccon March 8
    Owen Sound Comiccon March 15
    Smiths Falls Comiccon March 22
    Brockville Comiccon March 23
    Collingwood Comiccon March 29
    Angus Comiccon March 30
    Ancaster Book Fair and Market April 12
    Sudbury Comiccon April 26
    Merchants and Mages Fantasy Market May 24
    Audiobook for Rain's Agenda coming soon
    Follow my social media @harujinshounds
    1 hr 35 min
  • 31. One transwoman's journey (Tia Voteary)
    Coming 2025 – Tiger Blues: a novel
    2 transmen try to keep a Buddhist amulet out of Mao’s hands in 1940s Tibet. Those transmen (or genderqueer/nonbinary – not my place to say) are real life badasses Olive Yang (Burmese drug kingpin, 1927-2017) and Kawashima Yoshiko (Japanese war criminal, 1907-1948). Subscribe to my mailing list to stay updated, www.jasonmshannon.com/contact
    This week I'm talking with Tia Voteary. Tia is one of my oldest friends, and recently came out as transgendered. She wanted to come on to discuss her journey.
    Jason Shannon is an indie Canadian author of science fiction and more. He has published 6 novels - The Zimmer Insurgency, The Hounds of Harujin, The Moon Panther, Rain's Agenda, The Rise and Fall of Chaz
    Oregano, and Attila the Valley Girl - as well as several short stories. Visit www.jasonmshannon.com to read the short
    stories, as well as novel excerpts, or for links to download/buy. All novels are available in print and ebook. Chaz, Zimmer, Attila, and
    One Night in Ikh Khulan are available in audiobook.
    Buy my ebooks/audiobooks https://www.jasonmshannon.com/store
    Upcoming shows:
    Whitby Comiccon March 8
    Owen Sound Comiccon March 15
    Smiths Falls Comiccon March 22
    Brockville Comiccon March 23
    Collingwood Comiccon March 29
    Angus Comiccon March 30
    Ancaster Book Fair and Market April 12
    Sudbury Comiccon April 26
    Merchants and Mages Fantasy Market May 24
    Use code VIOLA at checkout to pick up One Night in Ikh Khulan for only $2.
    Audiobook for Rain's Agenda coming soon
    Follow my social media @harujinshounds
    1 hr 35 min
  • 30. Emma K. C. Couette (author of Silent Night)
    Coming 2025 – Tiger Blues: a novel
    2 transmen try to keep a Buddhist amulet out of Mao’s hands in 1940s Tibet. Those transmen (or genderqueer/nonbinary – not my place to say) are real life badasses Olive Yang (Burmese drug kingpin, 1927-2017) and Kawashima Yoshiko (Japanese war criminal, 1907-1948). Subscribe to my mailing list to stay updated, www.jasonmshannon.com/contact
    This week I'm talking with author Emma K C Couette. Emma is the author of 2 series of books, the Guild trilogy, a dystopian ya/new adult series in a war-tirn city, and the Fidalian Chronicles, a fantays series. This episode we predominantly discuss Silent Night, the first book in the Guild trilogy, following the titular assassin turned revolutionary Silent Night. Stay tuned at the end of the episode, because Emma and I are going to do a reading from Silent Night - that's timestamp 1:08:50 if you wanted to skip ahead to it.
    Emma's website - https://www.emmacouetteauthor.com/
    Instagram- @emmacouetteauthor
    YouTube- www.youtube.com/@emmacouetteauthor
    Threads - @emmacouetteauthor
    Jason Shannon is an indie Canadian author of science fiction and more. He has published 6 novels - The Zimmer Insurgency, The Hounds of Harujin, The Moon Panther, Rain's Agenda, The Rise and Fall of Chaz
    Oregano, and Attila the Valley Girl - as well as several short stories. Visit www.jasonmshannon.com to read the short
    stories, as well as novel excerpts, or for links to download/buy. All novels are available in print and ebook. Chaz, Zimmer, Attila, and
    One Night in Ikh Khulan are available in audiobook.
    Buy my ebooks/audiobooks https://www.jasonmshannon.com/store
    Upcoming shows:
    Whitby Comiccon March 8
    Owen Sound Comiccon March 15
    Smiths Falls Comiccon March 22
    Brockville Comiccon March 23
    Collingwood Comiccon March 29
    Angus Comiccon March 30
    Ancaster Book Fair and Market April 12
    Sudbury Comiccon April 26
    Merchants and Mages Fantasy Market May 24
    Use code VIOLA at checkout to pick up One Night in Ikh Khulan for only $2.
    Audiobook for Rain's Agenda coming soon
    Follow my social media @harujinshounds
    Silent Night Synopsis:
    Some say there's not much in Haven City left to fight for, but to the Resistance and the Assassin's Guild, the war is far from over.
    In a future world, the skyscrapers of Haven City have crumbled and the government of today is no more. Death lurks around every corner and tomorrow is not promised. The Resistance and the Assassin’s Guild fight for control of the city, but after decades of a silent war, no one expects victory.
    In this lawless city, enemies are abundant, but three people are feared above all: the Charger, Black Death, and the mysterious assassin called Silent Night.
    Silent Night has spent her whole life clawing her way to the top of the assassin list and has reached second place at the age of 18. She is days away from becoming Agent One when the tables are turned and a horrible truth is revealed.
    The next day, Silent Night seeks out the Resistance, to aid in the destruction of the Assassin’s Guild.
    Silent Night expects hatred and mistrust from her former enemies, but one boy will surprise her and that boy might just be the end of her.
    Trigger warning: This book contains content/themes that may not be suitable for all readers, including: death, graphic violence, abuse, manipulation, alcoholism, death of a child, and mental health issues, such as panic attacks. Please read at your own discretion.
    1 hr 23 min
  • 29. Jessica Lee Sheppard (author of Descending into Darkness)
    Coming 2025 – Tiger Blues: a novel
    2 transmen try to keep a Buddhist amulet out of Mao’s hands in 1940s Tibet. Those transmen (or genderqueer/nonbinary – not my place to say) are real life badasses Olive Yang (Burmese drug kingpin, 1927-2017) and Kawashima Yoshiko (Japanese war criminal, 1907-1948). Subscribe to my mailing list to stay updated, www.jasonmshannon.com/contact
    This week I'm talking with local Belleville author Jessica Lee Sheppard. Jessica is the author of the Izzy Adams series, a planned 6-book YA paranormal series. We discuss Book 1 of that series Descending into Darkness.
    A reading from Descending Into Darkness at 43:45
    Jessica's website: https://jessicaleesheppard.com/
    FB - https://www.facebook.com/share/18SEaSA8Hi/
    Instagram: @jessica_lee_sheppard
    X: @jessylsheppard
    Youtube: https://youtube.com/@jessicasheppard-uq2yy?si=--Cw552rktFDtExL
    Jason Shannon is an indie Canadian author of science fiction and more. He has published 6 novels - The Zimmer Insurgency, The Hounds of Harujin, The Moon Panther, Rain's Agenda, The Rise and Fall of Chaz
    Oregano, and Attila the Valley Girl - as well as several short stories. Visit www.jasonmshannon.com to read the short
    stories, as well as novel excerpts, or for links to download/buy. All novels are available in print and ebook. Chaz, Zimmer, Attila, and
    One Night in Ikh Khulan are available in audiobook.
    Buy my ebooks/audiobooks https://www.jasonmshannon.com/store
    Upcoming shows:
    Whitby Comiccon March 8
    Owen Sound Comiccon March 15
    Smiths Falls Comiccon March 22
    Brockville Comiccon March 23
    Collingwood Comiccon March 29
    Angus Comiccon March 30
    Ancaster Book Fair and Market April 12
    Sudbury Comiccon April 26
    Merchants and Mages Fantasy Market May 24
    Use code VIOLA at checkout to pick up One Night in Ikh Khulan for only $2.
    Follow my social media @harujinshounds
    Descending Into Darkness Synopsis:
    Izzy Adams leads an ideal life: college, a charming boyfriend, and a promising career awaiting her after graduation. Everything appears perfect on the surface. Yet, deep inside, she craves something more—something different. Her yearning for change is fulfilled one night as her soul is drawn into the spiritual realm.
    Challenges quickly emerge as she astral projects into a world beyond her own. Izzy finds herself attacked by demonic creatures and must evade her spirit guide, who is intent on erasing her memories and sending her back to Earth. Her only option is to trust a mysterious ghost who claims to be her soulmate. Together, they embark on an epic adventure that promises to change her life forever.
    Fans of popular series like ‘Harry Potter’ and ‘The Mortal Instruments’ will love ‘Descending into Darkness.’ This novel is brimming with psychics, magic, witches, and ghosts. It combines heartfelt emotions with discussions on thought-provoking social issues.
    1 hr 4 min
  • 28. One Night in Ikh Khulan (extended preview)
    Coming 2025 – Tiger Blues: a novel
    2 transmen try to keep a Buddhist amulet out of Mao’s hands in 1940s Tibet. Those transmen (or genderqueer/nonbinary – not my place to say) are real life badasses Olive Yang (Burmese drug kingpin, 1927-2017) and Kawashima Yoshiko (Japanese war criminal, 1907-1948). Subscribe to my mailing list to stay updated, www.jasonmshannon.com/contact
    This week I’m bringing you an extended preview of my novella, One Night inIkhKhulan, consisting of the first 3 chapters, plus a preview of the exclusive bonus scene, One Night in Telfer. For a limited time, use discount code VIOLA at checkout on my website store to pick up a copy of the full audiobook for only $2
    Jason Shannon is an indie Canadian author of science fiction and more. He has published 6 novels - The Zimmer Insurgency, The Hounds of Harujin, The Moon Panther, Rain's Agenda, The Rise and Fall of Chaz
    Oregano, and Attila the Valley Girl - as well as several short stories. Visit www.jasonmshannon.com to read the short
    stories, as well as novel excerpts, or for links to download/buy. All novels are available in print and ebook. Chaz, Zimmer, Attila, and
    One Night in Ikh Khulan are available in audiobook.
    Buy my ebooks/audiobooks https://www.jasonmshannon.com/store
    Use code VIOLA at checkout to pick up One Night in Ikh Khulan for only $2. Limited time offer.
    Follow my social media @harujinshounds
    One Night in Ikh Khulan synopsis:
    "One Night in Ikh Khulan" takes readers on a thrilling journey through a post-apocalyptic Mongol global empire. In this enthralling tale, we follow the ambitious small-town governor, Dzondzuukii, as he rises through the ranks of power. However, his ascent comes at a price as he finds himself caught in a web of deceit and manipulation.
    ​
    As Dzondzuukii travels to the capital city of Ikh Khulan, a vibrant metropolis brimming with casinos and entertainment districts, he is thrust into a world far different from his humble origins. In order to secure his newfound position, Dzondzuukii must undergo scrutiny from the various ministries that govern the empire.
    Amidst this high-stakes atmosphere, Dzondzuukii encounters the captivating Empress-concubine Viola. With her striking beauty and irresistible charm, Viola ensnares Dzondzuukii in her intricate game of power and seduction. As their paths intertwine, Dzondzuukii becomes increasingly aware of Viola's conniving nature, yet finds himself unable to resist her allure.
    As the night unfolds, secrets and agendas come to light, leading Dzondzuukii down a treacherous path. In a world where loyalty is a luxury and survival is paramount, Dzondzuukii must navigate the dangerous labyrinth of political intrigue while battling his own desires and ambitions.
    "One Night in Ikh Khulan" is a riveting tale of ambition, betrayal, and forbidden
    love set against the backdrop of a decaying empire. Will Dzondzuukii succumb to the manipulations of Empress-concubine Viola, or will he find the strength to resist her charms and uncover the truth hidden beneath the glittering façade of Ikh Khulan?
    1 hr 33 min

About Jason Shannon

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Jason Shannon is the author of 7 novels, including The Zimmer Insurgency, The Hounds of Harujin and Tiger Blues. This is a podcast about indie writing, featuring exceptional, sample chapters, upcoming news, and interviews with other authors.