Episode 211 – Of Mutants And Magic With Myke Cole And Van Allen Plexico

This week the Robots sit down with Myke Cole and Van Allen Plexico to talk about the different between magic and super hero powers, how they are the same, and why the difference is important (or not). Enjoy!

Myke Cole’s Website
Van Allen Plexico’s Website

This week’s promo – North Of Reality Podcast

Here are some of the books by the authors we had on this show this week:

And here is that AVENGERS trailer we talked about at the beginning of the show:

Episode 210 – Paul Byers Interview and Hunger Games Review

This week the Robots talk with Paul Byers about his novels CATALYST and ARCTIC FIRE, and about writing historical fiction. We then close the show with a review of Suzanne Collins’ THE HUNGER GAMES, and we’re joined by Krista Macumber.

Paul Byer’s Website

If you’d like to purchase his books, here are links to the Kindle ebooks:

We also reviewed Suzanne Collins’ THE HUNGER GAMES. If you’d like to read them as well, here are links to the Kindle ebooks:

This week’s promo – AUDIOTIM, Sound Advice For Aspiring Authors

Episode 207 – Indie Publishing With John Mierau

This week Justin and Terry talk with John Mierau about writing, podcasting, the importance of social media, and crowd funding.We hope you enjoy the conversation, and please send feedback!

John Mierau’s website, Twitter, Facebook page, and Google+ page.

And here is John’s Indiegogo campaign page. We highly encourage you to help support this talented and giving storyteller.

This week’s promo – The Weekly Podioplex, a podcast about movies from the Chronic Rift Network.

Episode 203 – Finding The Path With James L. Sutter

This week the Robots chat with James L. Sutter, who’s not only the co-creator of the Pathfinder Role-Playing Game, but also the author of the new novel DEATH’S HERETIC, which is set in that world. Justin loved the novel, and this is a great conversation.

Purchase DEATH’S HERETIC at Amazon here!

DEATH’S HERETIC at Paizo.com

James L. Sutter’s Website

James’ Twitter Page

The Pathfinder Role-Playing Game Website

James’ guest essay on moral ambiguity in fantasy at Suvudu.com

This week’s promo – Dragon Ash, a podiobook from Charlie Brown

Episode 197 – Catching Up With P.G. Holyfield

This week Eli and Justin sit down with former host and good friend P.G. Holyfield to catch up with him regarding his past work, what’s to come, SpecFicMedia.com, NANOWRIMO, and the upcoming TuacaCon. We hope you enjoy!

P.G.’s Website
SpecFicMedia.Com
TuacaCon will happen November 12th!

This week’s promo = KRONOS, a podiobook adventure by Jeremy Robinson

Trade Paperback…….. Kindle……..

Episode 193 – Robin Sullivan Develops A Marketing Strategy (Part 1)

This week the robots sit down and chat once again with Robin Sullivan of Ridan Publishing about what sort of strategy authors should develop to maximize their exposure and sales. This is part one of the discussion, so come back next week for more. Enjoy.

Robin Sullivan’s Blog
Ridan Publishing

Places mentioned in the show:
Amazon Marketplace
Amazon Advantage
Chimp Mail
Constant Contact

This week’s promo – Masters of the Macabre contest from the Horror Addicts podcast

Episode 191 – At The Apex With Lynne M. Thomas

This week the Robots sit and chat with Lynne M. Thomas, the new editor of Apex Magazine. Lynne is also incredibly busy with plenty of other literary pursuits, so sit down and listen as we discuss archiving, editing, and publishing literature. Enjoy!

Lynne’s blog
Apex Magazine
SF Squeecast
Northern Illinois University Rare Books and Special Collections Archive

This week’s promo – The 99-Penny Dreadfuls by Philippa Ballantine and Tee Morris

Episode 190 – Creating Storyworlds With Matt Selznick

This week the Robots talk with Matt Selznick about telling stories across larger canvases, utilizing other media and mediums to create larger storyworlds. The way we can tell our stories is getting more and more interesting, so we hope you enjoy.

Matt’s Website

Matt’s Google+ Page

Matt’s Facebook Page

Tiki Wiki Fiki

Runes of Gallidon

Storyworld Conference & Expo

Shared Storyworlds

Marketing Agencies Using Storyworlds / Transmedia: Brain Candy

Starlight Runner

Matt’s previous guest blog – What Every Modern Writer Needs To Know

This week’s promo: The Dark Wife by Sarah Diemer

Episode 189 – Writing More Words With Rachel Aaron

This week Terry and Justin talked with author Rachel Aaron about her fantasy series “The Legend of Eli Monpress,” how she became a published author, and about a blog post she wrote on how she was able to write 10,000+ words a day. We hope you enjoy!

Rachel’s Website
How She Went From Writing 2,000 Words a Day to 10,000 Words a Day
Rachel’s Twitter Page
AgentQuery.com
Rachel’s novels are published through Orbit Books.

This week’s promo – The House of Grey podcast novel at Podiobooks.com

Episode 188 – Talking Text To Screen With Charlie Brown

This week Terry and Justin chat with Charlie Brown, writer and director of the independent film “Angels Die Slowly.” We talk screen writing, prose, the mixing of the two, and what it takes to film a movie. We hope you enjoy the conversation.

Angels Die Slowly website
Mojotooth Productions
Dice Jockies
Crescent City Heat
Narcissy website

This week’s promo – I G Holme’s The HeavenField – Book Two at Podiobooks.com

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