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Author Becca Lee Gardner shares her habits, how networking has helped her and the joy she has found at conventions. You can find her at www.beccaleeg.com

Science Fiction author of the Sun Eater series Christopher Ruocchio talks about the discipline he had in college to achieve his writing goal. His transition to becoming a full time author and how working for Baen and being published by DAW put him in a unique position. He also gives some great advice to those that want to become a writer. You can find him at www.sollanempire.com.

Dragon Award nominated author R. R. Virdi visits with us and talks about his latest book, The First Binding. He talks about how Jim Butcher helped him on his journey. The value of storytelling and learning from the past. He shares the challenges and joys of being both an indie and traditionally published author. You can find him at www.rrvirdi.com.

In this episode we talk with Morgan R. R. Haze, who is actually three people. Three siblings write under the pen name, they discuss the challenges and joys of writing together. Why they chose science fiction and what has inspired them. You can find them at www.morganrrhaze.com.

Dan Wells is an award winning author and podcaster. His books include the John Cleaver Series with the first book, I Am Not a Serial Killer being made into a movie. Other series include The Zero Chronicles, The Mirador Series and The Partials Sequence. He shares some great advice for new writers and gives insights about his success. You can find him at www.thedanwells.com.

Katie Payne talks about how Brandon Sanderson's Cosmere has influenced her art and how meeting him has provided opportunities with Dragonsteel Entertainment. You can find her at www.katiepayne.com.

Author and game designer Alan Morgan shares his journey to create a multimedia experience. He shares the ups and downs creating this experience and shares how persistence is key despite some difficulties to achieve his goals. He shares some valuable insight for those that have worked long and hard on a project. He published his first book Children of Arla earlier this year. You can find him at www.planet-postmoderna.com.

Fantasy author, artist, and YouTuber Brian Lee Durfee visits with us in the latest episode of the TROI podcast. He shares how a simple question from NBA legend John Stockton started him on his authors journey. He shares how he worked with Magic: The Gathering, how met some of his favorite authors and artists and some of the secrets to his success. His series The Five Warrior Angels trilogy is nearing completion with the third book The Lonesome Crown coming out November 29, 2022. You can find him at www.brianleedurfee.com.

Fantasy and Science Fiction author Matthew O. Duncan talks about his two series and gives great advice on becoming a full time author. You can find him at www.matthewoduncanbooks.com.

The audio isn't the best in this episode but Matthew give some great tips so don't let the quality hold you back.

In this episode artist David Lee Conley talks about his process in creating unique travel posters. He shares great tips for anyone wanting to get good at anything. You can find him at www.free-dlc.com.