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The Fantasy Inn Podcast

The Fantasy Inn

A podcast about fantasy, science fiction, and the broader speculative fiction industry. Episodes air twice a month and include discussions about trending topics in the industry; interviews with authors, editors, podcasters, and more; and the occasional raving about the books we love. Past episodes and other articles can be found at thefantasyinn.com.

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45: Let's Talk About Titles

The Fantasy Inn Podcast ·

2020/08/18

This week’s topic is speculative fiction titles. As in, the actual names of fantasy and science fiction books. What makes a book title jump out at us when browsing spines at the store… or lately, listings at the online bookseller of our choice? And what separates the good, the bad, and the boring? Let's talk about fantasy book titles. The fantasy book title generator featured in this episode was created by @paracactus from To Other Worlds and can be found here. Things Mentioned: Birds in the

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44: Django Wexler Interview

The Fantasy Inn Podcast ·

2020/08/11

Travis interviews fantasy author Django Wexler about his latest novel, Ashes of the Sun. It follows two siblings on opposite sides of a magical war, kicking off the Burningblade and Silvereye series from Orbit Books. Django and Travis discuss the art of receiving critique, the dubious ethics of training young children to become Jedi, and how to design a fantasy world to fit the story you want to tell. About Django Wexler: Django Wexler is the author of flintlock fantasy series The Shadow Campaigns,

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43: Linden A. Lewis Interview

The Fantasy Inn Podcast ·

2020/08/04

Travis interviews science fiction author Linden A. Lewis about their debut novel, The First Sister. Out today from Skybound Books, The First Sister is an epic space opera often compared to The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood and Red Rising by Pierce Brown. Linden and Travis discuss the time Linden ended up as an extra on The Walking Dead, consulting an astrophysicist to get the "science" part of science fiction as accurate as possible, and how the #MeToo movement influenced The First

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42: Talking 1 Million Members with r/Fantasy

The Fantasy Inn Podcast ·

2020/07/28

The fantasy subreddit at fantasy.reddit.com is one of the largest—if not the largest—online speculative fiction communities in the world. It recently surpassed one million subscribers and provides a place for readers, writers, and fans of all speculative media to gather and discuss the genre they love. Joining us today are three of the r/Fantasy moderators: Lisa (/u/lrich1024) Megan (/u/Megan_Dawn) Wish (/u/wishforagiraffe) We talk about the origins of r/Fantasy and how it impacts the broader

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41: Cole Burkhardt Interview

The Fantasy Inn Podcast ·

2020/07/21

Travis interviews podcaster Cole Burkhardt about their science fiction audio drama, Null/Void. The story follows a young woman and her friends as they defend their small town from a family of ruthless billionaires who wish to exploit and destroy it. Cole and Travis discuss the power of audio fiction, practical advice for aspiring voice actors and sound designers, and the importance of representation in the media we consume. Things Mentioned This Episode: Unplaced Godsfall and the Rise of the

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40: Jonathan Strahan Interview

The Fantasy Inn Podcast ·

2020/07/14

Travis interviews editor Jonathan Strahan about his latest fantasy anthology, The Book of Dragons. It collects stories of dragons from all over the world, written by some of the most renowned modern science fiction and fantasy writers. Jonathan and Travis discuss some of his favorite short stories, how novice and veteran readers can approach discovering short fiction, and of course, dragons. Jonathan Strahan (www.jonathanstrahan.com.au) is a World Fantasy Award award-winning editor, anthologist,

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39: Kate Elliott Interview

The Fantasy Inn Podcast ·

2020/07/08

Travis interviews science fiction and fantasy author Kate Elliott about her latest book, Unconquerable Sun. The book kicks off the space opera series The Sun Chronicles from Tor Books, and is pitched as gender swapped Alexander the Great in space. Kate and Travis discuss the Hawaiian Islands method of writing, how to approach the world-building of new cultures, and the history of Alexander the Great. Kate Elliott has been writing science fiction and fantasy for 30 years, with 27 books in print. Her

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38: Speculative Social Media

The Fantasy Inn Podcast ·

2020/06/30

One of the great things about being a speculative fiction fan in the last couple of decades is the ability to discuss any book, game, movie, etc. you can possibly imagine online. Social media lets us have the geeky conversations online that we may not be able to have in other areas of our lives. So, how do we usually use bookish social media as fans? What type of content do we want to see from writers, publishers, and artists? And what are some of the unspoken rules for interacting in online SFF

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37: S.A. Chakraborty Interview

The Fantasy Inn Podcast ·

2020/06/23

Travis interviews fantasy author S.A. Chakraborty about concluding her debut trilogy with The Empire of Gold, the final novel in the Daevabad series. The books center around a young con artist named Nahri who is thrust into a world full of djinn, political turmoil, and magic. Travis and Shannon discuss the upcoming Netflix adaptation of the books, how historical accounts often read like angry Yelp reviews, and how stories can be a mirror in which we can find hope and understanding in our own

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36: K.A. Doore Interview

The Fantasy Inn Podcast ·

2020/06/09

Travis interviews fantasy author K.A. Doore about concluding her debut trilogy with The Unconquered City, the final novel in The Chronicles of Ghadid series. Her books are all about queer assassins saving the day, and so far hold the record for the most undead camels in any book we've read. Travis and Kai discuss the pros and cons of switching your keyboard layout to avoid wrist strain, some lesser-known facts about ancient Roman history, and the challenges of writing a series out of order. K.A

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35: Mood Reads & Book Slumps

The Fantasy Inn Podcast ·

2020/06/02

Mood reading and book slumps are two topics that come up often in the book community. Sometimes it's hard to stick to a reading schedule and we read whatever strikes our fancy. Other times it's hard to read at all. And of course, mood reading and book slumps can be hard to separate. Books Mentioned: Finna by Nino Cipri Empire of Gold by S.A. Chakraborty Waste Tide by Chen Qiufan (translated by Ken Liu) Fray by Rowenna Miller Aftermath by Chuck Wendig All Systems Red by Martha Wells Discworld by

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34: Rowenna Miller Interview

The Fantasy Inn Podcast ·

2020/05/26

Travis interviews fantasy author Rowenna Miller about concluding her debut trilogy with Rule, the final novel in The Unraveled Kingdom historical fantasy series. The two of them discuss mail delivery chickens, the delightful niche geekdom that is living history, and the effects of neutrality in the face of oppression. Rowenna Miller, a self-professed nerd from the Midwest, is the author of fantasy novels TORN, FRAY, and RULE. When she's not writing, she enjoys trespassing while hiking and recreating

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33: Fantastic Beasts & Animal Companions

The Fantasy Inn Podcast ·

2020/05/19

There's something wonderful about animal companions in fantasy, magical or not. We'd love to do a deep dive into why these friendly critters capture our hearts, the various types of animals usually found in fantasy stories, and examining how the fantasy genre's relationship with animals has evolved over the decades. Unfortunately, this is not that episode. If you've ever been captivated by the majestic beauty of a wooly coo, wondered about the logistics of riding a giant snake into battle, or been

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32: Lindsay Smith Interview

The Fantasy Inn Podcast ·

2020/05/12

Travis interviews fantasy author Lindsay Smith about her latest project, Marvel's Black Widow: Bad Blood series from Serial Box. Lindsay Smith is the co-lead of a team of writers bringing the Russian super-spy into a serialized story that releases new episodes each week. Travis and Lindsay talk about how her experience as a Russian cybersecurity analyst applies to her writing, the joys of working with a collaborative writers room, and how iconic superheroes have evolved over time with the changing

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31: Martha Wells Interview

The Fantasy Inn Podcast ·

2020/05/05

Travis interviews science fiction and fantasy author Martha Wells about her latest novel, Network Effect. It's the first full-length novel in the Murderbot Diaries and releases today from Tor.com. The two of them talk about the challenges of writing nonhuman characters, amazing books they wish more people were reading, and what the future holds in store for Murderbot. Check out the full virtual book tour schedule for Network Effect here. Martha Wells has written many fantasy novels, including The

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30: Audiobooks

The Fantasy Inn Podcast ·

2020/04/28

Books on tape have been around for half a century, but audiobooks have exploded in popularity in the last decade. What is the appeal of the audio format? Which books and narrators do we enjoy the most? And does listening to an audiobook even count as reading? Books Mentioned: Spin the Dawn by Elizabeth Lim, narrated by Kim Mai Guest The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller, narrated by Frazer Douglas The Wicked King by Holly Black, narrated by Caitlin Kelly The Blinding Knife by Brent Weeks,

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29: Comfort Reads

The Fantasy Inn Podcast ·

2020/04/21

One of the many wonderful things about being a book lover is the ability to lose one's self in a "comfort read." Whether that means a light and fluffy story to take our mind off troubled times, a bleak and dreary story to remind us that the present isn't all that bad, or something in between, there's a comforting book out there for everyone. So what exactly is a comfort read? And what books do we think fit that description? Books Mentioned: Bonds of Brass by Emily Skrutskie The House in the

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28: Jared Shurin Interview

The Fantasy Inn Podcast ·

2020/04/14

Travis interviews editor Jared Shurin about his latest anthology, The Best of British Fantasy 2019. The anthology series is dedicated to featuring the finest fantastical, speculative, mythic, magical and weird fiction to come from the United Kingdom each year. The two of them talk about the art of reviewing, common publishing misconceptions, and what exactly being an anthology editor means. They may also mention some good old-fashioned Kansas City. Jared Shurin has edited or co-edited over two

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27: Worldbuilding w/ Tasha Suri & K.S. Villoso

The Fantasy Inn Podcast ·

2020/04/07

The many varied and fantastic worlds in which speculative fiction stories are set are one of the primary draws of the genre. Fans often rave about the decades J.R.R. Tolkien spent building Middle Earth or debate the rules of their favorite story's magic system. But what exactly goes into worldbuilding, and how can it be done well? Authors Tasha Suri and K.S. Villoso share their insights into worldbuilding, drawing from their own storytelling and the books they love. We discuss conveying

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26: Book Cover Design w/ Felix Ortiz & Michael R....

The Fantasy Inn Podcast ·

2020/03/31

The phrase "Don't Judge a Book by Its Cover" rarely applies toward actual books. Most of us have seen a cover in a bookstore or online and immediately wanted to know more. After all, that's the point of book covers! But what exactly goes into designing covers? Artist Felix Ortiz and author Michael R. Fletcher share their thoughts on what makes cover art effective and the different approaches traditional and independent publishing take in designing covers. They also walk us through the cover design

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