The 6 Essentials of Sci-Fi & Fantasy World Building Guest Post by David Michael Williams We writers must know more about our story than will ever make it into the pages of a book. That’s true for …
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Nicholas Eames, Whiskey, M&Ms & DnD: Absolute Serendipity, Public Bawling, & Panic Writing-Ep.53
A guest episode in which Kaisha, Kelsey, and Dylan chat with fantasy Author Nicholas Eames. Nick is the author of Kings of the Wyld and the recently released, Bloody Rose. Come along as we discuss the musical …
Furry Authors Coghlan & Engels: Biffy Writing Space, Horse Porn, & Critical Creativity-Ep.46
A guest episode featuring authors Mark Engels and Stephen Coghlan. Both Mark and Stephen write wildly fun and adventurous furry fiction. Come along as we discuss the vulnerability of being a creative. Both Mark and Stephen share …
Nerding Out with Dylan: Literal Hell and Grandma, Bar Fights, Albino Dragons, & Songs to Die to-Ep.38
A special Nerding Out episode in which we explore a few of our favorite outtakes, bloopers and moments that didn’t make it onto the show. Dylan gets the giggles. Kelsey works on her Dylan impersonation and Dylan …
7 Wheels & a Podcast: OSU-Cascades’ Wheels Cohort Talk Writing & Read Their Work-Ep.35
Today we have an epic, action-packed episode for you, so get ready to geek out on reading and writing. The Wheels join us to explore their work, motivations, writer’s lives, and craft and style choices. There are …
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Best Reads of 2017: The Velociraptor Hunger Games, Proximity Bias, Foot Envy, & Crab Cows-Ep.25
A 60 minute episode in which we announce that Dylan is joining us permanently as a cohost. Yay! We each discuss our five favorite reads from 2017. We debate Goodreads usage. Dylan offers to break Kaisha’s legs …
Nerd Expert Dylan Slye: Spam Filters, Rabid Fans, Comic Nerd Hassling & LOTR Battles-Ep.24
A 90 minute guest episode in which we discuss much and cackle more. We grade book covers and maps, battle over nerdy topics, and test the knowledge of nerd-extraordinaire, Dylan Slye. Join in as we tackle important …
Author Rachel Wiley Bard: Word Vomit, Magical McGuffins, Orphans, & the Chosen One-Ep.23
This week author Rachel Wiley Bard talks with us about fantasy. Together we dig into tropes, pet peeves, and ponderings. Rachel talks about the history of fantasy and where she hopes it will go from here. We …
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Sandkings, Witches & Wizards: Insect Pets, Halloween Reads, and Gender Specific Magic Labels-Ep.20
This week we discuss George R.R. Martin’s science fiction short story, Sandkings. Kaisha dishes about her favorite witch stories. The Nerd Girl Lit debate circles around the differences between witches and wizards. Come along as we delve …
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