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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

Canadian author Angie Elita Newell of the Lidly-Q First Nation from the Dehcho, is a trained historian, blending oral stories with academic and First Nations history. Her first published novel: All I See is Violence is told through the lens of 1970s reservation violence and the events 100 years before leading up to the Battle of Little Bighorn where the Lakota Sioux, Northern Cheyenne, and Arapaho tribes took on Custer’s 7th Cavalry Regiment. … Continue...Episode 196 – Interview with Angie Elita Newell

It’s the end of 2023, the beginning of 2024, and our intrepid hosts sit down to chat about what they learned in the first 5 seasons of WDC — what they enjoyed, the challenges, and the warnings for other podcasters. (The scam marketing! So much!) Drink with Jeannie, John, and Deirdre as they look at the last few years in retrospective, and randomly quote poetry. … Continue...Episode 195 – But Did You Learn Anything?

Peter Sartucci is a Boulder, CO game writer turned author. He of the Shadow fantasy series set in Silbar - a land of wonder and magic. He has five books in the series focusing on Sir Kirin DiUmbra, the Left Hand of the king (who secretly is his twin brother). Peter talks to us about storytelling constructs he learned from gaming, world building, why to keep your first novel around, and how he approaches writing descriptive prose. Use all your senses! … Continue...Episode 194 – Interview with Peter Sartucci

Join us for a lovely discussion with local California author Shauna McGuiness. Shauna explains her writing style and experience, which is key to her prolific publishing. Her take on YA fiction and fantasy is refreshing, and her latest novel in the Axe's Daughter (Lizzy Borden) series brings attention to well loved settings, and she's really fun to talk with! … Continue...Episode 193 – Interview with Shauna McGuiness

Karen Marie Shelton has a long and storied career started in technical writing that has spanned Medium, Quora, ghostwriting, and most recently a VERY useful self-help book explaining how to avoid murder while using dating apps. Karen and Chaz caught up with her to ask about her path to writing, her favorite tools, and other paths to avoiding being murdered. All very useful input, if you ask us! … Continue...Episode 192 – Interview with Karen Marie Shelton