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Fantasy Talks Live

🎙 Fantasy Talks Live Podcast | Author Interviews, Book Reviews & Fantasy Deep Dives Welcome to the Fantasy Talks Live Podcast, your final destination for everything fantasy! From author interviews and book reviews to world-building breakdowns, and live discussions, this podcast is your front-row seat to the best in fantasy literature. 📚 What to Expect: In-depth interviews with top fantasy authors & rising stars. Reviews and discussions of classic & modern fantasy books. Live Q&A sessions and

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Episode 44 - Talking Christian Aliens with author M....

Fantasy Talks Live ·

2025/02/16

In this episode I am joined by author M. R. Leonard to talk about his new sci-fi book, Pilgrims. We talk about the gap in the sci-fi genre for works that include religious questions in their deeper core, the struggles of selling a new idea in a very conservative publishing landscape and the ever increasing importance of the audio book as a means of consuming literature. You can find out more about Mr Leonard and his work over at www.mrleonardauthor.com

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Discworld Deep Dive Episode Three - Mort

Fantasy Talks Live ·

2025/02/09

Varsha takes over in this podcast episode. Alex, Susana and I join her to explore the deep themes and jokes of the fourth entry into the wonderful Discworld series by the great, late, Sir Terry Pratchett.You can find out more about Varsha over at her Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ReadingByTheRainyMountain You can find out more about Susana over at: www.susanaimaginario.com

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47:42

Episode 43 - In Conversation with Horror Literary...

Fantasy Talks Live ·

2025/01/31

In this episode, I talk to ex Orbit publisher and now horror agent John Jarrold to discuss the current state of publishing within the horror genre, the relative importance of social media for aspiring authors and his own advice to them.I even get to ask him if it is ok for vampires to be sexy! You can find out more about Mr Jarrold and his work over at: www.johjarrold.co.uk

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53:48

Discworld Deep Dive Episode Two - Equal Rites

Fantasy Talks Live ·

2025/01/24

Varsha takes over hosting duties once again for the second episode of this epic series where we take a Deep Dive into the wonderfully cooky Discworld created by Sir Terry Pratchett. In this episode, Alex and I join Varsha to discuss the jokes and deeper themes of the third entry into this world.You can find out more about Varsha and her thoughts over at her Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/@ReadingByTheRainyMountain

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01:06:31

Episode 42 - Author Interview: Violet Castro

Fantasy Talks Live ·

2025/01/19

In this episode I am joined by chicana author Violet Castro, where we discuss her journey into horror writing and explore the issues of personal identity and the ability of the horror genre to provide a wide landscape to explore complex personal and psychological issues. We also talk about the importance of social media for an aspiring author and the experience of writing for established IPs.You can find out more about Ms Castro and her work over at: https://vcastrostories.com/

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01:13:42

Discworld Deep Dive Episode One - The Colour of Magic...

Fantasy Talks Live ·

2025/01/12

Varsha takes over hosting duties for this Discworld Deep Dive series. In this episode, Alex, Chris Mohan and myself join in to explore the themes and narratives of this wonderful series. You can find Varsha's Youtube channel over at: https://www.youtube.com/@ReadingByTheRainyMountain You can find Chris's movies Youtube channel over at: https://www.youtube.com/@chrismohan

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01:17:51

Episode 41 - Author Interview: Tom Grimwood

Fantasy Talks Live ·

2024/12/15

In this episode I am joined by professor of social philosophy and author Tom Grimwood to talk about his book Vanisher: Chronicles of the Warren. We discuss the personal events that led to the writing and publication of the book, plot twists vs subversion of expectations and heist movies.You can find out more about Tom and his work over at his Cumbria University site: https://www.cumbria.ac.uk/study/academic-staff/all-staff-members/tom-grimwood.php You can contact me: email:

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01:26:10

Episode 40 - Disquiet Gods Spoiler Discussion with...

Fantasy Talks Live ·

2024/11/23

In this episode I am joined by long time friends of the podcast, Ian Porter and Susana Imaginário, to discuss Disquiet Gods, book 6 in the Sun Eater series with Christopher Ruocchio himself and his editor and patron saint of this podcast, David John Butler.You can check our previous conversation with Christopher in episode 25 of this podcast as well as my interview with David about the role of the edior in episode 14. You can check out Ian's Youtube channel over at:

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57:16

Episode 39 - Mental Health and Story Telling with Dr...

Fantasy Talks Live ·

2024/11/09

In this episode I get to quizz Dr Goodwyn about several mental conditions and their portrayal in the media. We discuss psychopathy, gender disforia, multiple personality disorder and electroshock therapy.We also talk about the difference in male and female brains and how these differences manifest themselves in personal interests and patterns of behaviour. You can find out more about Dr Goodwyn and his work over at www.erikgoodwyn.com and his Youtube channel

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01:35:30

Episode 38 - Author Interview: Jared Michaud

Fantasy Talks Live ·

2024/10/26

In this episode, past guest Jared Michaud comes back to talk about his work, the woes and tribulations of the indie author and I learn about the Authors in Grocery Stores program.We also talk about matters of faith, the state of current pop culture and the innate human need for belonging to a group. You can find out more about Jared and his work over at: https://jarednmichaud.com/

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01:05:23

Episode 37 - Author Interview: Thomas J. Devens

Fantasy Talks Live ·

2024/10/19

In this episode I talk to the author of the Fall of Emros fantasy series, ex punk-metal singer, foundry worker and all round cool guy, Thomas J. Devens.We talk about his interest in fantasy, his writing process and his very casual approach to dishing out death of characters in his novels. Certainly some unexpected twists in this conversation. You can find out more about Thomas and his works over at: https://fallofemros.blogspot.com/

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Episode 36 - Author Interview: John Houlihan

Fantasy Talks Live ·

2024/10/12

In this episode I am joined by journalist and author John Houlihan. John has been a long time games journalist, he is also the author of the Mon Dieu Cthulhu! book series and a game designer of the Achtung Cthulhu! role playing game.We discuss the evolution of the computer games industry and then delve into our love of H. P. Lovecraft's work and John's involvement in the rpg world. You can find out more about John and his work over at www.john-houlihan.net Due to some unforseen technical issues,

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01:09:06

Episode 35 - Author Interview: Dirk Strasser

Fantasy Talks Live ·

2024/10/05

In this episode, I am joined by German born Australia based author Dirk Strasser. We talk about his career in writing and editing sci-fi & fantasy magazines, his latest novel Conquist and the differences between novel writing and screen play writing.You can find out more about Dirk and his work over at www.dirkstrasser.com

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01:05:04

Episode 34 - In Conversation with Steve from PageChewing

Fantasy Talks Live ·

2024/09/28

In this episode I am joined by friend and fellow podcaster, community manager and all round nice guy Steve from the PageChewing.com forums.I ask Steve about his experience creating a fabulous online community for fellow book lovers and the trials and tribulations of creating online content, why we do it, what is the point of it all and the impact it has had in our lives. You can find out more about Steve and the wonderful online community he has created over at www.pagechewing.com

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01:27:18

Episode 33 - Author Interview: Nathan R. Allen

Fantasy Talks Live ·

2024/09/21

In this episode I talk to author and Disney Star Wars animator Nathan R. Allen. First, Nathan very kindly answers my questions about working for Disney and the present day status of Disney Star Wars before diving into his first novel The Heretic, his writing process and the drive to write it.You can find out my review of his novel over at my Youtube channel: https://youtu.be/vnm6dHCrL9o You can also find out more about Nathan and his work over at his website: www.nathanrallen.com

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Episode 32 - Artist Interview: Sam Beck

Fantasy Talks Live ·

2024/09/15

In this episode I am joined by Canadian comic book artist Sam Beck. We talk about her journey into comics, influences and even touch on the ever controversial topic of the place of AI on the creative arts. You can find out more about Sam and her work over at www.sambeck.ca

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Episode 31 - Crowdfunding with Holly Tinsley and...

Fantasy Talks Live ·

2024/09/08

In this episode I am joined by podcast friends author Holly Tinsley and comics writer Joseph Oliveira to learn about crowdfunding. I learn the do's and dont's of crowdfunding, the pros and cons, what makes a successful campaign and what happens when a campaign fails. You can find out more about Holly's work over at: https://www.hltinsley.co.uk You can find out more about Joseph's work over at: https://www.afterlightcomics.com

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Episode 30 - The Incal Graphic Novel Discussion ft....

Fantasy Talks Live ·

2024/09/01

In this episode, I am joined by slipstream author Susana Imaginário to discuss the seminal graphic novel The Incal, by Alejandro Jodorowsky and Jean Giraud aka Moebius.Listener beware, spoilers ahead!

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Episode 29 - Author Interview with Dr Erik Goodwyn, MD

Fantasy Talks Live ·

2024/08/25

In this episode I talk with professor and doctor Erik Goodwyn, MD about his fantasy novel King of the Forgotten Darkness. We explore what took him away from academia into fantasy and the influences of his daily practise as a psychiatrist and the role of dreams in fantasy literature.You can find out more about Dr Goodwyn and his work over at his Youtube channel The Imaginarium: https://youtube.com/@theimaginarium?si=Gre2q3jY4IB41glL and his personal website: www.erikgoodwyn.com

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Episode 28 - Author Interview with Livia J. Elliot...

Fantasy Talks Live ·

2024/08/17

In this episode I talk to Livia J. Elliot, author of the interactive fiction collection Unearthed Stories and host of the Books Undone Podcast.You can find out more about Livia and her work over at www.liviajelliot.com

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