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What is Putin's endgame in the Russia-Ukraine War? What are direct sources (both Ukrainian and Russian) saying about the conflict in their native languages? What are Putin's remaining objectives in the war? What is the chance, the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant will melt down? Find out as Sean Patrick Hazlett meets with science fiction writer, editor, translator, and Ukrainian expat, Alex Shvartsman.

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Books

The Middling Affliction: The Conradverse Chronicles, Book 1
Eridani's Crown

Biography

Alex Shvartsman is the author of The Middling Affliction (2022) and Eridani’s Crown (2019) fantasy novels. Over 120 of his stories have appeared in Analog, Nature, Strange Horizons, etc. He won the WSFA Small Press Award for Short Fiction (2014) and was a two-time finalist (2015 & 2017) for the Canopus Award for Excellence in Interstellar Fiction.

His translations from Russian have appeared in F&SF, Clarkesworld, Tor.com, Asimov’s, etc. Alex has edited over a dozen anthologies, including the long-running Unidentified Funny Objects series. He’s the editor-in-chief of Future Science Fiction Digest.

Sean Patrick Hazlett’s Books

Weird World War III
Weird World War IV
Hell’s Well
Alien Abattoir and Other Stories
Alien Abattoir and Other Stories (Audio)
The Post-Apocalyptic Tourist’s Guide to the Mojave Desert

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How did Alex Shvartsman get into the business of translating Russian science fiction? How did he transition from writing short stories to novels? What percentage of short stories does he accept for his anthologies? Find out as Sean Patrick Hazlett meets with science fiction writer, editor, translator, and Ukrainian expat, Alex Shvartsman.

You can also watch the episode here.

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Website

Note: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Books

The Middling Affliction: The Conradverse Chronicles, Book 1
Eridani's Crown

Biography

Alex Shvartsman is the author of The Middling Affliction (2022) and Eridani’s Crown (2019) fantasy novels. Over 120 of his stories have appeared in Analog, Nature, Strange Horizons, etc. He won the WSFA Small Press Award for Short Fiction (2014) and was a two-time finalist (2015 & 2017) for the Canopus Award for Excellence in Interstellar Fiction.

His translations from Russian have appeared in F&SF, Clarkesworld, Tor.com, Asimov’s, etc. Alex has edited over a dozen anthologies, including the long-running Unidentified Funny Objects series. He’s the editor-in-chief of Future Science Fiction Digest.

Sean Patrick Hazlett’s Books

Weird World War III
Weird World War IV
Hell’s Well
Alien Abattoir and Other Stories
Alien Abattoir and Other Stories (Audio)
The Post-Apocalyptic Tourist’s Guide to the Mojave Desert

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How would the world have changed if a group of ROTC cadets got trapped in colonial America and lost a modern M16 rifle to British Forces? Would modern America still exist? Find out as Sean Patrick Hazlett meets with veteran and author, Kevin Ikenberry.

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Books

The Crossing
Dereliction of Duty
Super-Sync
Peacemaker
Honor the Threat
Stand or Fall

Biography

With over 25  years of experience in space science education, including managing the U.S. Space Camp program and serving as an executive of two Challenger Learning Centers, Kevin continues to work with space every day. A retired Army space operations officer, Kevin lives in Colorado with his family.  

Kevin is the international bestselling author of The Protocol War series featuring Colorado Book Award finalist Sleeper Protocol, which Publisher’s Weekly called “an emotionally powerful debut,” and the sequel Vendetta Protocol. Kevin is also the author of nine bestselling Peacemaker novels in the Four Horsemen Universe as well as the military science fiction novel Runs In The Family and the thriller Super-Sync. Kevin has also contributed to the Nebula-award nominated Caine Riordan series by Charles E. Gannon and his alternate history novel, The Crossing, written with Eric Flint debuts in 2022. His short fiction has appeared internationally across various publications and anthologies. He regularly teaches classes for aspiring writers.

Sean Patrick Hazlett’s Books

Weird World War III
Weird World War IV
Hell’s Well
Alien Abattoir and Other Stories
Alien Abattoir and Other Stories (Audio) The Post-Apocalyptic Tourist’s Guide to the Mojave Desert

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What is HIMARS? Will HIMARS be a game changer for the Ukrainians? Could it be the silver bullet they need to halt the Russian advance? Find out as Sean Patrick Hazlett meets with combat veteran and author, Justin Watson.

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Links

YouTube Channel: Lore and Valor with Justin Watson
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Twitter
Facebook

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Books

The Romanov Rescue
Freehold: Defiance
Trouble in the Wind (The Phases of Mars Book 3)
Freehold: Resistance
To Slip the Surly Bonds (The Phases of Mars Book 2)
Terra Nova: The Wars of Liberation
Those in Peril (The Phases of Mars Book 1)

Biography

Justin grew up an Army brat, living in Germany, Alabama, Texas, Korea, Colorado and Alaska. While attending West Point, he met his future wife, Michele, on an airplane, and soon began writing in earnest with her encouragement. In 2005 he graduated from West Point and served as a field artillery officer, completing combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, and earning the Bronze Star, Purple Heart and the Combat Action Badge.  Medically retired from the Army in 2015, Justin settled in Houston with Michele, their four children, and an excessively friendly Old English Sheepdog.

Sean Patrick Hazlett’s Books

Weird World War III
Weird World War IV
Hell’s Well
Alien Abattoir and Other Stories
Alien Abattoir and Other Stories (Audio)
The Post-Apocalyptic Tourist’s Guide to the Mojave Desert

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Why did military remote viewers explore other galaxies? What did they find out there? What is on the other side of a black hole? Find out as Sean Patrick Hazlett meets with remote viewing veteran, Dr. David Morehouse.

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Other Website

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Books

Psychic Warrior
Remote Viewing The Complete User's Manual for Coordinate Remote Viewing
Nonlethal Weapons: War without Death

Biography

David Morehouse was the top ROTC cadet out of 2,800 commissioned into the Regular Army in 1979. He served in staff and command positions ranging from Airborne rifle company commander to commander of an elite Airborne Ranger Company. He was Aide de Camp to two generals, the Battalion Executive Officer of the 680-man 2nd Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, as well as the Chief of Training for the 13,500-soldier 82nd Airborne Division.

From 1987 to 1991, David Morehouse was assigned to several highly classified special access programs in the US Army’s Intelligence Security Command and the Defense Intelligence Agency’s Directorate of Science and Technology as a top secret Psychic Spy or Remote Viewer.

He holds a Master of Military Art and Science Degree, a Masters degree in Administration, and a Doctorate in Education.

He resigned his commission in 1995 after his decision to write Psychic Warrior resulted in the filing of unfounded charges against him, which ultimately were dismissed as baseless in an Army discharge review board.

Dr. Morehouse formed Remote Viewing Technologies in 1997, a company that trained civilians in the exact military protocols and standards of his Remote Viewing unit. He's trained well over 15,000 students globally.

Sean Patrick Hazlett’s Books

Weird World War III
Weird World War IV
Hell’s Well
Alien Abattoir and Other Stories
Alien Abattoir and Other Stories (Audio)
The Post-Apocalyptic Tourist’s Guide to the Mojave Desert

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How would the world have changed if one German general made a wrong turn at the end of World War I? What if the Romanov's survived? Find out as Sean Patrick Hazlett continues his discussion with combat veteran and author, Justin Watson.

You can also watch the episode here.

Links

YouTube Channel: Lore and Valor with Justin Watson
Website
Twitter
Facebook

Note: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Books

The Romanov Rescue
Freehold: Defiance
Trouble in the Wind (The Phases of Mars Book 3)
Freehold: Resistance
To Slip the Surly Bonds (The Phases of Mars Book 2)
Terra Nova: The Wars of Liberation
Those in Peril (The Phases of Mars Book 1)

Biography

Justin grew up an Army brat, living in Germany, Alabama, Texas, Korea, Colorado and Alaska. While attending West Point, he met his future wife, Michele, on an airplane, and soon began writing in earnest with her encouragement. In 2005 he graduated from West Point and served as a field artillery officer, completing combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, and earning the Bronze Star, Purple Heart and the Combat Action Badge.  Medically retired from the Army in 2015, Justin settled in Houston with Michele, their four children, and an excessively friendly Old English Sheepdog.

Sean Patrick Hazlett’s Books

Weird World War III
Weird World War IV
Hell’s Well
Alien Abattoir and Other Stories
Alien Abattoir and Other Stories (Audio)
The Post-Apocalyptic Tourist’s Guide to the Mojave Desert

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Was Putin's attack on Kyiv a feint? What was behind the Russian decision to occupy Chernobyl? Why is the 82nd Airborne Division still stationed in Poland? What kinds of crazy and creative geopolitical scenarios can two science fiction authors dream up in one discussion? Find out as Sean Patrick Hazlett meets with author, actor, veteran, and Galaxy's Edge co-founder, Nick Cole.

You can also watch the episode here.

Links

Website
Galaxy's Edge Website

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Books

The Old Man and the Wasteland
Soda Pop Soldier
CTRL ALT Revolt!
Forgotten Ruin: An Epic Military Fantasy Thriller  
Legionnaire (Galaxy's Edge Book 1)
Galactic Outlaws (Galaxy's Edge Book 2)
Kill Team (Galaxy's Edge Book 3)
Attack of Shadows (Galaxy's Edge Book 4)
Sword of the Legion (Galaxy's Edge Book 5)  
Prisoners of Darkness (Galaxy's Edge Book 6)
Turning Point (Galaxy's Edge Book 7)
Message for the Dead (Galaxy's Edge Book 8)
Retribution (Galaxy's Edge Book 9)
Galaxy's Edge: Takeover (Galaxy's Edge Book 10)

Biography

Nick Cole is a former soldier and working actor living in Southern California. When he is not auditioning for commercials, going out for sitcoms or being shot, kicked, stabbed or beaten by the students of various film schools for their projects, he can be found writing books. Nick's Book The Old Man and the Wasteland was an Amazon Bestseller and #1 in Science Fiction. In 2016 Nick's book CTRL ALT Revolt won the Dragon Award for Best Apocalyptic novel.  Currently he is writing the bestselling Science Fiction series Galaxy’s Edge with co-author Jason Anspach.

Sean Patrick Hazlett’s Books

Weird World War III
Weird World War IV
Hell’s Well
Alien Abattoir and Other Stories
Alien Abattoir and Other Stories (Audio)
The Post-Apocalyptic Tourist’s Guide to the Mojave Desert

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How did Christopher sell his first novel? What inspired the Sun Eater series? What other projects is he currently working on? Is he a plotter or a pantser? Find out as Sean Patrick Hazlett meets with award-winning author, Christopher Ruocchio.

You can also watch the episode here.

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Website
YouTube Channel  
Facebook
Patreon

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Books

Empire of Silence (Sun Eater Book 1)
Howling Dark (Sun Eater Book 2)
Demon in White (Sun Eater Book 3)
Kingdoms of Death (Sun Eater Book 4)
Ashes of Man (Sun Eater Book 5)
Queen Amid Ashes
Worlds Long Lost
Sword & Planet
World Breakers
Star Destroyers
Cosmic Corsairs
Overruled

Biography

Christopher Ruocchio is the author of The Sun Eater, a space opera fantasy series, and the former Junior Editor at Baen Books, where he edited several anthologies. His work has also appeared in Marvel comics. He graduated from North Carolina State University, where he studied English Rhetoric and the Classics. He has been writing since he was eight and sold his first novel at twenty-two.

Sean Patrick Hazlett’s Books

Weird World War III
Weird World War IV
Hell’s Well
Alien Abattoir and Other Stories
Alien Abattoir and Other Stories (Audio)
The Post-Apocalyptic Tourist’s Guide to the Mojave Desert

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How did Nick Cole get into the publishing business? Why did a large publisher cancel one of his books? How did Nick recover from this setback? How can others negotiate an industry that lacks ideological diversity? Find out as Sean Patrick Hazlett meets with author, actor, veteran, and Galaxy's Edge co-founder, Nick Cole.

You can also watch the episode here.

Links

Website
Galaxy's Edge Website

Note: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Books

The Old Man and the Wasteland Soda
Pop Soldier
CTRL ALT Revolt!
Forgotten Ruin: An Epic Military Fantasy Thriller  
Legionnaire (Galaxy's Edge Book 1)
Galactic Outlaws (Galaxy's Edge Book 2)
Kill Team (Galaxy's Edge Book 3)
Attack of Shadows (Galaxy's Edge Book 4)
Sword of the Legion (Galaxy's Edge Book 5)  
Prisoners of Darkness (Galaxy's Edge Book 6)
Turning Point (Galaxy's Edge Book 7)
Message for the Dead (Galaxy's Edge Book 8)
Retribution (Galaxy's Edge Book 9)
Galaxy's Edge: Takeover (Galaxy's Edge Book 10)

Biography

Nick Cole is a former soldier and working actor living in Southern California. When he is not auditioning for commercials, going out for sitcoms or being shot, kicked, stabbed or beaten by the students of various film schools for their projects, he can be found writing books. Nick's Book The Old Man and the Wasteland was an Amazon Bestseller and #1 in Science Fiction. In 2016 Nick's book CTRL ALT Revolt won the Dragon Award for Best Apocalyptic novel.  Currently he is writing the bestselling Science Fiction series Galaxy’s Edge with co-author Jason Anspach.

Sean Patrick Hazlett’s Books

Weird World War III
Weird World War IV
Hell’s WellAlien Abattoir and Other StoriesAlien Abattoir and Other Stories (Audio)The Post-Apocalyptic Tourist’s Guide to the Mojave Desert

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With Brandon Sanderson's successful $42M Kickstarter campaign, how should authors think about building a brand? What tools can they use? In addition to selling books, what other revenue streams can they generate to build a sustainable life as a writer? Find out as Sean Patrick Hazlett meets again with award-winning author, Christopher Ruocchio.

You can also watch the episode here.

Links

Website
YouTube Channel  
Facebook
Patreon

Note: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Books

Empire of Silence (Sun Eater Book 1)
Howling Dark (Sun Eater Book 2)
Demon in White (Sun Eater Book 3)
Kingdoms of Death (Sun Eater Book 4)
Ashes of Man (Sun Eater Book 5)
Queen Amid Ashes
Worlds Long Lost
Sword & Planet
World Breakers
Star Destroyers
Cosmic Corsairs
Overruled

Biography

Christopher Ruocchio is the author of The Sun Eater, a space opera fantasy series, and the former Junior Editor at Baen Books, where he edited several anthologies. His work has also appeared in Marvel comics. He graduated from North Carolina State University, where he studied English Rhetoric and the Classics. He has been writing since he was eight and sold his first novel at twenty-two.

Sean Patrick Hazlett’s Books

Weird World War III
Weird World War IV
Hell’s Well
Alien Abattoir and Other Stories
Alien Abattoir and Other Stories (Audio)
The Post-Apocalyptic Tourist’s Guide to the Mojave Desert

Copyright © 2022 Through a Glass Darkly. All rights reserved.