This week the Dead Robots are delighted to sit down and talk with Tobias Buckell, a young and talented writer who has worked in both his own universes, and now in the world of Halo. So please, sit down, relax, and enjoy.

We all have our dark periods, when we think our writing sucks and that we’re worthless. No matter who you are, you will suffer times of doubt and sadness. Such is the lot of the artist. Join us as we discuss these times and how you can get through them.

This week the guys talk about – and how could it be more fitting since it's Halloween – the horror genre. Listen in as they discuss scares, chills, and how much blood is too much. So settle in, eat some brains, and enjoy.

This week the Dead Robots have a chat with Rhianna Pratchett, a writer in the video games industry. She’s worked on games such as Heavenly Sword and Overlord. So sit with us and listen as she talks about what it’s like to write for an interactive medium.

Every story starts somewhere, and this week the Dead Robots discuss what they think of beginnings. What is the best way to start your story, what are bad ways to start it, and how can you best hook the reader? Come along and enjoy the conversation!

In this week’s episode the Dead Robots talk about dialog, how to create distinctive voices for characters, and how to avoid the cliches of “he said” and “she said,” topics every writer needs to think about. Enjoy!

This week the Dead Robots sit down and talk with Llody Ritchey, author of the techno-thriller novel entitled “Stormdragon,” published by Arctic Wolf Publishing. Justin loved the book, and the interview they have with the author is a lot of fun. Enjoy!

This week we bring you a conversation with Doug Paul, the founder of Arctic Wolf Publishing, a small but mighty press. Doug started out as a writer, and he decided to turn his good fortune toward helping other writers get their break. Enjoy!

This week the Dead Robots’ discuss the important topic of settings and locations. Are they just a place to have the action take place in, or can they be more? What senses best evoke the setting, and how can that setting best serve your story? Join us!

In this week’s exciting episode, Terry guides the Dead Robots down the dark and dangerous road that is the Mystery genre. So, pull your trench coats closed, tilt your fedoras, and make sure your guns are loaded. Enjoy!