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The Queen of Swords Press is “an independent small press specializing in swashbuckling tales of derring-do, bold new adventures in time and space, mysterious stories of the occult and arcane and fantastical tales of people and lands far and near.” Which really sums up why we love all the books they’ve put out, without even mentioning their wide variety of protagonists that increase representation for all of us. But how does an indie press work? Constantly, as this interview with Catherine Lundoff demonstrates! … Continue...Episode 206 – Indie Publisher focus – The Queen of Swords Press

We are delighted to introduce you all to Anne Montgomery: Sportscaster, referee, journalist, teacher, and author of six published novels. Your Forgotten Sons, inspired by a true story, touched us deeply as Anne taught us about a vital but unsung group of heroes in every war. In this book, set in WWII, we follow Bud Richardville through his younger years into the Army where he becomes a Sergeant in the Graves Registration Service. We sigh with Bud over his wife at home as well as his wistful sweetheart in Europe. Join us to hear more about this well-told tale of WWII historical fiction based on the letters a Sergeant in this service sent home to his family, which they collected and shared. … Continue...Episode 205 – Interview with Anne Montgomery

Dawn’s first novel, “Pono & Aloha vs the Zero-Sum Game”, was just released and available on Amazon — and we’re delighted to meet her to chat about it! It’s a fascinating coming of age story of a young girl in Hawaii who discovers the spirit world and her place in it while trying to solve the historically challenging conundrum of saving the past vs helping the present and future. It is a novel of examining the unintended consequences of all our actions, whether we mean them for the best or no. There are trigger warnings, but it’s a very worthy book that many women of all ages can relate to. … Continue...Episode 204 – Interview with Dawn Akemi

Cat Rambo is the early-rising, indefatigable writer of multiple stories, games, MUD administration, and novels - and we’re delighted to chat about the upcoming crown of their Disco space opera series called “Rumor Has It”, coming out next month! Join us as we chat about the intrepid crew and chef running the ship You Sexy Thing as they lay a course for Coralind station and fight off pirate kings. … Continue...Episode 203 – Cat Rambo’s Rumors

Welcome Karl Dunn, who has his first book published in May 2024 called “How to Burn a Rainbow”. Karl has won multiple awards writing on themes for others — but his first full-length diary novel is a frighteningly beautiful memoir about his process of being one of the first gay men he knew to go through a divorce. Join us as Karl talks about his voyage of discovery, finding spirit guides, and becoming his own guide. Then enjoy his thoughts on the writing process and other fun discussions from his screenwriter days on how to punch up dialogue and doing script doctoring. … Continue...Episode 202 – Interview with Karl Dunn

We welcome back Mark to talk about Becoming Terran, a near-future 2077 on this planet, describing how the people of Earth came together in one (okay, uneasy) Terran Confederation and reached for the stars. In his latest book, there is a conspiracy of plutocrats, a dynasty of brave women who understand when to fight for what they believe in, and some tasty genetic and surgical mod technology.

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While many adore Katharine Kerr for the Deverry novels, lately she’s been leaving fantasy behind for a new setting - outer space. Kit joins us to talk about forging ahead into a new world she’s created in space, and how she thinks about world building, translating science and physics into fiction, and other tricks of a veteran wordsmith. Come join us and hear about the two new novels that will be coming out this fall - starting with Haze, set in the universe of her previous work, Polar City Blues, Snare, and Palace. … Continue...Episode 200 – Katharine Kerr does Sci Fi!

Richard Sparks may have started his career as a comedy writer, lyricist, librettist, and director, but since moving to California and picking up gaming he’s started writing fantasy novels - and we love them! He combines his comedic wit, honed over a long career, with high fantasy and a soupçon of science fiction. For lovers of gaming, fantasy, or laughter, this book is for you! Plus he already has 4 more books in the series written… … Continue...Episode 199 – Interview with Richard Sparks

Come with us on a joyful ride with healer, hippie, and Harley rider Dr. Stacey Marie Kerr as we discuss her book Wild Heart, her biography about growing, learning, embracing, and being wild at heart. We go a little long because we had fun and learned so much, including about The Farm and Helmet Haiku! … Continue...Episode 198 – Interview with Dr. Stacey Marie Kerr

We're delighted to welcome back Lynn Harrod upon the release of his latest book, Child of Imago. Lynn weaves a new version of Dorothy in Oz located an interesting twist on the post-apocalyptic world. DOT slowly discovers that her memory has been wiped, heading off on a heroine's journey to find out who she is, how to rescue the girls in her dreams, and what family might really mean. Hint: It's not in Kansas. Enjoy! … Continue...Episode 197 – Welcome Back Lynn Harrod