UpperPen Podcast

UpperPen Podcast

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UpperPen Podcast episodes

  • Interview with A. Zaykova author of Galaxy Grifter

    A. Zaykova loves to explore the deepest corners of faraway galaxies and of the human psyche alike.

    As a second generation science fiction geek, she always liked to escape into imaginary worlds and has been writing for as long as she could hold a pen and storytelling since before then.

    Growing up as a global nomad, she spent most of her adult life in New Zealand, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in communication and spent a decade writing and managing media for central government. She currently lives in Australia with her husband, daughter, and rescue cat.

    30 min
  • Interview with Beth Revis author of The Chaotic Orbits series

    Beth Revis is an internationally acclaimed, bestselling author with books available in more than 20 languages, and has toured internationally to meet her fans. Five of her novels have been listed in the NY Times.​


    Beth primarily writes science fiction and fantasy for both adults and young adults. She’s written three books for Star Wars, including the fan-beloved The Princess and the Scoundrel. Her most recent books include the historical romantasy duology starting with Night of the Witch, co-written with Sara Raasch, and a snarky sci fi novella series called Chaotic Orbits.

    38 min
  • Interview with author Jacquelyn Benson

    Jacquelyn Benson talks about researching for her books, support from fellow writers, and rewriting a previously published book.


    About Empire of Shadows, Raiders of the Arcana book 1

    One trifling little arrest shouldn’t have cost Ellie Mallory her job, but it’s only the latest in a line of injustices facing any educated woman with archaeological ambitions.

    When Ellie stumbles across the map to a mysterious ancient city, she knows she’s holding her chance to revolutionize Pre-Colombian history. There’s just one teensy complication. A ruthless villain wants it, and Ellie is all that stands in his way.

    To race him to the ruins—and avoid being violently disposed of—she needs the help of maverick surveyor Adam Bates, a snake-wrangling rogue who can’t seem to keep his dratted shirt on.

    But there’s more than Ellie’s scholarly reputation (and life) on the line. Her enemies aren’t just looters. They’re after an arcane secret rumored to lie in the heart of the ruins, a mythical artifact with a power that could shake the world.

    Between stealing trousers, plummeting over waterfalls, and trying not to fall in love with her machete-wielding partner, will Ellie be able to stop the oracle of a lost empire from falling into the wrong hands?


    Purchase the books:

    https://jacquelynbenson.com/empire-of-shadows/


    46 min
  • Constance Fay author of The Uncharted Hearts trilogy

    Constance Fay is the author of Calamity, Fiasco, and coming March 11th Chaos. These are science fiction/romance. I cannot wait to get my hands on a physical copy of Chaos! I received an ARC from Netgalley and it was super fun!

    Don't forget to pick up copies of all The Uncharted Hearts books!

    42 min
  • The Longwinded One author of Children of the Cold Moon

    The Longwinded one sat down and chatted with me about his first ever novel: Children of the Cold Moon, book 1 of The Four Treasures Saga. You might know his voice from his podcast, The Longwinded One (https://longwinded.one/category/litrpg-gamelit/). He even has an interview with Max Heiliger of the CritRPG Podcast and myself. You can find that interview below.

    Let me know what you liked about the interview in the comments!
    https://longwinded.one/episode-242-interview-with-max-and-dakota/

    1 hr 10 min
  • Analeigh Sbrana author of Lore of the Wilds

    Lore of the Wilds is a wonderful entry into romantasy! Book two: Lore of the Tides is out July 8, 2025. I am very excited about this sequel!

    A library with a deadly enchantment.
    A Fae lord who wants in.
    A human woman willing to risk it all for a taste of power.
    In a land ruled by ruthless Fae, twenty-one-year-old Lore Alemeyu’s village is trapped in a forested prison. Lore knows that any escape attempt is futile—her scars are a testament to her past failures. But when her village is threatened, Lore makes a desperate deal with a Fae lord. She will leave her home to catalog/organize an enchanted library that hasn’t been touched in a thousand years. No Fae may enter the library, but there is a chance a human might be able to breach the cursed doors.
    She convinces him that she will risk her life for wealth, but really she’s after the one thing the Fae covet above all: magic of her own.
    As Lore navigates the hostile world outside, she’s forced to rely on two Fae males to survive. Two very different, very dangerous, very attractive Fae males. When undeniable chemistry ignites, she’s not just in danger of losing her life, but her heart to the very creatures she can never trust.

    49 min
  • Amiee Gibbs author of The Carnivale of Curiosities

    Amiee Gibbs talks about her novel The Carnivale of Curiosities, victorian inspiration, and language, and we try to skirt around some fantastic twisty turns (aka spoilers!). I think we stayed well enough away, but let me know what you think!

    Get The Carnivale of Curiosities at your local bookstore or online!

    38 min
  • Travis Baldree 2 author of Bookshops and Bonedust

    You know Travis Baldree. If you don't, you've likely heard of Legends and Lattes by now at least. Bookshops and Bonedust is the prequel to L&L. Travis is a very interesting dude who does it all. I loved this fun book, check it out and let me know what you think of it.

    34 min

About UpperPen Podcast

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This podcast is focused on interviewing authors, narrators, and other creators in the book world. I love literature in all its forms and want to share that joy with you!