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Will Russia invade Ukraine? If they do, when will they do it? How will they attack Ukraine? How will Russia use its tactical ballistic missiles in the conflict? What about Spetsnaz? What is Putin's strategy and end game? What's China's angle? Find out as Sean Patrick Hazlett continues his discussion with his ninth guest, Bram Stoker award-winning author, John Langan.

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Books

House of Windows
The Fisherman  
Sefira and Other Betrayals  
Children of the Fang and Other Genealogies
Dark Stars: New Tales of Darkest Horror

Biography

John Langan is an American author and writer of contemporary horror. Langan has been a finalist for International Horror Guild Award. In 2008, he was a Bram Stoker Award nominee for Best Collection, and in 2016, a Bram Stoker Award winner for his novel The Fisherman. He is on the board of directors for the Shirley Jackson Awards.

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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Did the CIA really do a remote viewing of ancient Mars? What did they find there? Find out as Sean Patrick Hazlett continues his discussion with his ninth guest, Bram Stoker award-winning author, John Langan.

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Books

House of Windows
The Fisherman  
Sefira and Other Betrayals  
Children of the Fang and Other Genealogies
Dark Stars: New Tales of Darkest Horror

Biography

John Langan is an American author and writer of contemporary horror. Langan has been a finalist for International Horror Guild Award. In 2008, he was a Bram Stoker Award nominee for Best Collection, and in 2016, a Bram Stoker Award winner for his novel The Fisherman. He is on the board of directors for the Shirley Jackson Awards.

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 John Langan get his start in writing? Who are John's writing influences? Why? What are common themes in John's work? What authors does John recommend? Find out as Sean Patrick Hazlett meets with his ninth guest, Bram Stoker award-winning author, John Langan.

You can also watch the episode here.

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Website
Twitter  
Facebook
Instagram

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

Books

House of Windows
The Fisherman
Sefira and Other Betrayals
Children of the Fang and Other Genealogies
Dark Stars: New Tales of Darkest Horror

Biography

John Langan is an American author and writer of contemporary horror. Langan has been a finalist for International Horror Guild Award. In 2008, he was a Bram Stoker Award nominee for Best Collection, and in 2016, a Bram Stoker Award winner for his novel The Fisherman. He is on the board of directors for the Shirley Jackson Awards.

Sean Patrick Hazlett’s Books

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

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What are the six steps that can make one successful in writing and life? How did Steven Barnes preserve to succeed in writing, Hollywood, the martial arts, and life? Who are Steven's writing influences? Why? Find out as Sean Patrick Hazlett meets with his eighth guest, author and martial arts grand master, Steven Barnes.

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Lifewriting Podcast
Lifewriting Premium
Lifewriting Mailing List
YouTube Channel

Biography

Steven Barnes is a best selling, award-winning screenwriter and novelist from Los Angeles. He has written over twenty novels and worked on shows such as The Outer Limits, Stargate SG-1, and Baywatch. He has written several episodes of The Outer Limits and Baywatch. His "A Stitch In Time" episode of The Outer Limits won an Emmy Award. He has also written the episode "Brief Candle" for Stargate SG-1 and the Andromeda episode "The Sum of Its Parts". Steven's first published piece of fiction, the 1979 novelette "The Locusts", was written with Larry Niven, and was a Hugo Award nominee. He is a life coach, Circular Strength Training coach, and certified hypnotist, as well as a trained yoga instructor, Tai Chi instructor, and fourth-degree black belt.

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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 can you break into Hollywood? What are some of the barriers to breaking in? How did Steven Barnes overcome them? Find out as Sean Patrick Hazlett continues his discussion with his eighth guest, author, screenwriter, and martial arts grand master, Steven Barnes.

You can also watch the episode here.

Links

Lifewriting Podcast
Lifewriting Premium
Lifewriting Mailing List
YouTube Channel

Biography

Steven Barnes is a best selling, award-winning screenwriter and novelist from Los Angeles. He has written over twenty novels and worked on shows such as The Outer Limits, Stargate SG-1, and Baywatch. He has written several episodes of The Outer Limits and Baywatch. His "A Stitch In Time" episode of The Outer Limits won an Emmy Award. He has also written the episode "Brief Candle" for Stargate SG-1 and the Andromeda episode "The Sum of Its Parts". Steven's first published piece of fiction, the 1979 novelette "The Locusts", was written with Larry Niven, and was a Hugo Award nominee. He is a life coach, Circular Strength Training coach, and certified hypnotist, as well as a trained yoga instructor, Tai Chi instructor, and fourth-degree black belt.

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

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 can you break into and consistently sell to the top science fiction, fantasy, and horror markets such as The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction and Analog Science Fiction and Fact? What themes does Brian tend to write about? Find out as Sean Patrick Hazlett meets with his seventh guest, author, Brian Trent.

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Website

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Books

Ten Thousand Thunders

Rahotep

Biography

Brian Trent is a writer specializing in science fiction, fantasy, horror, and history. He is a futurist with a keen interest in the past.  His writing career formally began in journalism. He published works on everything from longevity research in mice to artificial intelligence in Switzerland; from the rise of surveillance cities to the “disinformation age” of the world wide web; from the search for life on Mars to the question of whether human society will survive tomorrow’s Internet-of-Everything. He has gone undercover with the skeptics movement and covered politics, social media, video gaming, and more.  Mostly, and perhaps unsurprisingly, his interest is science-fiction. In the ideas, people, and places that may yet arrive. His work regularly appears in the world’s top fiction markets, including Analog, Fantasy & Science Fiction, The Year’s Best Military and Adventure SF, Nature Futures, Galaxy’s Edge, Pseudopod, Escape Pod, and much more.

Other Books Referenced In This Interview

We Shall Rise Worlds Long LostRobosoldiersCosmic CorsairsRelentless Strike

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.

Did the US have psychic spies during the Cold War? Did the Soviets? Did the Soviets use Black Magic against the United States? What were these programs and why did they exist? What is remote viewing? Find out as Sean Patrick Hazlett meets with his sixth guest, author and former CIA weapons analyst, Dr. T.C. McCarthy.

You can also watch the episode here.

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Website
Twitter

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Books

Germline
Exogene
Chimera
Tyger Burning
Tyger Bright

Biography

Dr. Theodore C. McCarthy (“T.C.”) is an award winning and critically acclaimed southern author and technology development strategist. A former CIA weapons expert, T.C. is a recognized authority on the impact of technology on military strategy and is a regular speaker at USSOCOM (US Special Operations Command) and other commands on future warfare topics. Before embarking on a national security career, he earned a PhD in geology and bachelor’s degrees in environmental science and computer science – in addition to being a Fulbright Fellow and Howard Hughes Biomedical Research Fellow – and worked as a patent examiner in complex biotechnology and combinatorial chemistry.

T.C.’s short fiction, both literary and genre, has appeared in Per Contra: The International Journal of the Arts, Literature and Ideas, Story Quarterly, Nature, and multiple anthologies. His debut novels, Germline (the winner of the Compton Crook Award in 2012), and its sequels, Exogene and Chimera, explored current trends in weapons and biotechnology research, applying his insights to construct a near-future, peer-to-peer conflict where infantry combat is forced underground.

Other Books Referenced in Interviews

Skinwalkers at the Pentagon
Journeys Out of the Body
Far Journeys Ultimate Journey

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.

What did Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) officers learn from their detailed investigation of Skinwalker Ranch? What strange phenomena did they find there? What is the hitchhiker effect? Find out as Sean Patrick Hazlett continues his discussion with his sixth guest, author and former CIA weapons analyst, Dr. T.C. McCarthy.

You can also watch the episode here.

Links

Website
Twitter

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

Books

Germline
Exogene
Chimera
Tyger Burning
Tyger Bright

Biography

Dr. Theodore C. McCarthy (“T.C.”) is an award winning and critically acclaimed southern author and technology development strategist. A former CIA weapons expert, T.C. is a recognized authority on the impact of technology on military strategy and is a regular speaker at USSOCOM (US Special Operations Command) and other commands on future warfare topics. Before embarking on a national security career, he earned a PhD in geology and bachelor’s degrees in environmental science and computer science – in addition to being a Fulbright Fellow and Howard Hughes Biomedical Research Fellow – and worked as a patent examiner in complex biotechnology and combinatorial chemistry.

T.C.’s short fiction, both literary and genre, has appeared in Per Contra: The International Journal of the Arts, Literature and Ideas, Story Quarterly, Nature, and multiple anthologies. His debut novels, Germline (the winner of the Compton Crook Award in 2012), and its sequels, Exogene and Chimera, explored current trends in weapons and biotechnology research, applying his insights to construct a near-future, peer-to-peer conflict where infantry combat is forced underground.

Other Books Referenced in Interviews

Skinwalkers at the Pentagon
Journeys Out of the Body
Far Journeys
Ultimate Journey

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.

Will Russia invade Ukraine? If they do, when will they do it? How will they attack Ukraine? Will either side use chemical weapons? How will Russia use its tactical ballistic missiles in the conflict? What is Putin's strategy and end game? Find out as Sean Patrick Hazlett meets with his sixth guest, author and former CIA weapons analyst, Dr. T.C. McCarthy.   

You can also watch the episode here.

Links

Website
Twitter

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

Books

Germline
Exogene
Chimera
Tyger Burning
Tyger Bright

Biography

Dr. Theodore C. McCarthy (“T.C.”) is an award winning and critically acclaimed southern author and technology development strategist. A former CIA weapons expert, T.C. is a recognized authority on the impact of technology on military strategy and is a regular speaker at USSOCOM (US Special Operations Command) and other commands on future warfare topics. Before embarking on a national security career, he earned a PhD in geology and bachelor’s degrees in environmental science and computer science – in addition to being a Fulbright Fellow and Howard Hughes Biomedical Research Fellow – and worked as a patent examiner in complex biotechnology and combinatorial chemistry.  

T.C.’s short fiction, both literary and genre, has appeared in Per Contra: The International Journal of the Arts, Literature and Ideas, Story Quarterly, Nature, and multiple anthologies. His debut novels, Germline (the winner of the Compton Crook Award in 2012), and its sequels, Exogene and Chimera, explored current trends in weapons and biotechnology research, applying his insights to construct a near-future, peer-to-peer conflict where infantry combat is forced underground.  

Other Books Referenced in Interviews

Skinwalkers at the Pentagon
Journeys Out of the Body
Far Journeys
Ultimate Journey

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 to Use pop.in as an Author: What is pop.in? How does it work? Why should a writer use it to build an audience? Find out as Sean Patrick Hazlett continues his discussion with his fifth guest, pop.in CEO, Alex Kruglov.

You can also watch the episode here.

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Website
Twitter
LinkedIn

Biography

Alex Kruglov is the co-founder and CEO of pop.in, a venture-backed iOS and Android app that helps people make lifelong friends and spend quality time together by playing fun group games while on video chat. pop.in empowers human connection in an intimate setting (think friends and family), larger group setting (think "virtual local pub"), and at scale (think "town square"), enabling players from around the world to socialize without leaving home.

pop.in's mission is to reverse the epidemic of loneliness by creating a ubiquitous opportunity for anyone to join a kind caring inclusive community regardless of their location, time of day, or financial means. To get a sense of how users feel about pop.in and its community, here's a short video they recorded: http://bit.ly/pop-in-community.

Prior to pop.in, Alex spent six years at Hulu overseeing all of its content acquisition efforts from nearly 500 content providers, including every studio and major network in the U.S. and most major television and film companies in Europe, Asia and Latin America. He led the vision and creation of the Hulu Originals brand, including content selection, business affairs and the recruiting of its creative team. Alex was a direct report to two of Hulu's CEOs. Before Hulu, Alex was a 3x entrepreneur, co-founding his first company, a publication that later sold to National Geographic, while an undergrad. His other experience includes producing a hip-hop musical (LA and New York), stints at Sony Pictures and Fox Searchlight, and consulting at McKinsey in 5 countries.   Alex graduated magna cum laude from Brown University where he headed the Entrepreneurship Program and received his M.B.A from Harvard Business School, where he graduated in the top 5 percent of his class as a Baker Scholar. Alex lives in Los Angeles, Calif. with his wife and three daughters.

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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.