Category: ‘Showcase Episodes’
20 Minutes with Christopher Moore
March 8, 2013 Posted by Dave Robison
Christopher Moore
Christopher Moore – who translates his unique and irreverent perception into astonishingly hilarious novels (that have been accused of being bitingly satirical) such as “Lamb“, “Fool“, “A Dirty Job” and many more – has truly forged his own path through the storytelling wilderness. His experience and instincts have served him well and cultivated a unique voice that has not only engaged a devoted legion of fans, but has also seen every one of his novels optioned for film or television (dude’s doing something right). Brion and I had so much fun with Chris that we completely ignored the clock and went 30+ minutes (reckless daredevils that we are) discussing the essence of opinion versus genre, luck versus skill, when to put on the brakes, and so much more. It’s buffet of writerly goodness so grabv a plate and hit that PLAY button! (and the literary feast continues in Chris’s Workshop Episode airing March 12th!)
PROMO: “Shadow Ops: Fortress Frontier” by Myke Cole
Showcase Episode: 20 Minutes with Christopher Moore
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Podcast: Download (Duration: 44:20 — 30.4MB)
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20 Minutes with Michael R. Underwood
March 1, 2013 Posted by Dave Robison
Michael R. Underwood
Michael R. Underwood – author of the phenomenal “Geekomancy” and the forthcoming sequel “Celebromancy” AND North American Sales & Marketing Manager for Angry Robot Books – is a scholar of wonders and delights. No, it doesn’t say that on his business cards, but it should. He is one of those rare creators who are simply not content with sitting back and watching. He learns by doing and he’s very thorough about his studies… whether it’s ancient weapons styles, Asian folklore, or AD&D, Mike will scrutinize every nuance to get the most out of the experience. Our 20(ish) minutes of conversation with this remarkable storyteller is fraught with new perceptions, intriguing insights, and at LEAST 2 “ah-ha!” moments… so hit that play button and prepare to be delighted. (and the literary delightment continues in Mike’s Workshop Episode!)
PROMO: “Guild of the Cowry Catchers – Book 4” by Abigail Hilton
Showcase Episode: 20 Minutes with Michael R. Underwood
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Podcast: Download (Duration: 37:54 — 26.0MB)
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Many Marvels from the World of Underwood… (more…)
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Tags: authorial voice, gaming, geek culture, Geekomancy, Michael R. Underwood, revision process
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20 Minutes with Hugh Howey
February 22, 2013 Posted by Dave Robison
Hugh Howey
Hugh Howey is the author of many tales, long and short, set in diverse environments and genres. But it is his dystopian scifi tale “Wool” that has captured the imaginations of not only of thousands of fans, but also most publishing and media industries in the free world (including Hollywood). It’s all too easy to narrow your focus of an individual when one work commands such attention… and in the case of Hugh, that would be an egregious error. His life experience as well as his persistence and dedication to his craft has given Hugh a unique perspective that distinguishes his writing and the path he’s chosen to pursue it. Lauren Harris (of the Pendragon Variety Podcast) and myself took full advantage of our 20(ish) minutes with Hugh as we explore his insights and strategies on worldbuilding, his own strengths and assets, expanding a novelette into a full series, and so much more! (and you’ll want to come back for Hugh’s Workshop Episode!)
PROMO: “Walk the Fire” anthology edited by John Mierau
Showcase Episode: 20 Minutes with Hugh Howey
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Podcast: Download (Duration: 39:57 — 27.4MB)
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20 Minutes with Tobias Buckell
February 15, 2013 Posted by Dave Robison
Tobias Buckell
Tobias Buckell has lived an adventurous life, not in the sense of plundering ancient tombs or fighting ninjas, but a life of extraordinary circumstances, opportunities and challenges. He says, “Fear of something is always an indicator of something I should do”… with that philosophy, he has blazed his own trail, exploring his craft – creating compelling tales like “Crystal Rain“, his exploration of his own craft in “Nascence“, and the recently crowd funded “Apocalypse Ocean” – and infusing his tales with a profoundly unique voice that has earned him a space on the New Yourk Times Best-Selling List and nominations for Hugo, Nebula, Prometheus, and Campbell awards. This 20(ish) minutes of conversation is rich with Tobias’s refreshing perspective on so many aspects of the wrting process, including loving what you do, dealing with fear and the challenges of life as a writer, the secret of endings, and much more! The writerly goodness here here for the taking, so hit that “PLAY” button and dig in! (and the quest for Literary Gold continues in Tobias’s Workshop Episode!)
PROMO: The Way of the Buffalo Podcast with Hugh O’Donnell
Showcase Episode: 20 Minutes with Tobias Buckell
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Podcast: Download (Duration: 36:52 — 25.3MB)
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