Episodes

  • What If: Elements of Creation
    Nov 20 2024

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    What is World Building? This week we take a slight detour and reorient the show toward world-building - What parts of writing do we consider world-building, and how do we implement them?

    M.J. Lindsey is a published author of novellas, and shorts, and has just released her debut novel A Distortion of Fate. She can be found at threebugspublishing.com.

    Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus, Berylis, Qetran Odyssey, and Qetran Revival. He can be found at his website www.DerrickHallAuthor.com.

    Christina "Xtina" Lefebvre is an assemblage artist and author currently writing her first novel 'Cogs & Claws' and can be found at www.UniquelyXtina.com.

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    40 mins
  • What If: One of These is a Walrus
    Oct 23 2024

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    What if elemental beings controlled the elements? Also, Walruses (Walri?).

    M.J. Lindsey is a published author of novellas, and shorts, and has just released her debut novel A Distortion of Fate. She can be found at threebugspublishing.com.

    Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus, Berylis, Qetran Odyssey, and Qetran Revival. He can be found at his website www.DerrickHallAuthor.com.

    Christina "Xtina" Lefebvre is an assemblage artist and author currently writing her first novel 'Cogs & Claws' and can be found at www.UniquelyXtina.com.

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    30 mins
  • What If: Storms of the Past (Featuring Cindy L. Sell)
    Sep 25 2024

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    What if Sentient storms existed that could be harnessed and used? That is the question this week, along with a discussion of when to write that nagging scene.

    Cindy L. Sell joins us this week to talk about her debut novel and writing process and play a quick game with us. She is a fantastic author and friend of the podcast having appeared on several episodes in the past. Her debut novel, Remnants of a Scarlet Flame is available now! She (and some free goodies) can be found at www.TheLastDraegion.com.

    M.J. Lindsey is a published author of novellas, and shorts, and is planning to release Tapestry soon. She can be found at threebugspublishing.com and if you would like to ARC read her debut novel, you can sign up here.

    Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus, Berylis, Qetran Odyssey, and Qetran Revival. He can be found at his website www.DerrickHallAuthor.com.

    Christina "Xtina" Lefebvre is an assemblage artist and author currently writing her first novel 'Cogs & Claws' and can be found at www.UniquelyXtina.com.

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    42 mins
  • What If: To Dance with Penguins
    Sep 4 2024

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    What if people could explore hidden dimensions in art? That is the question this week, along with a ramble on POV and children's innermost thoughts.

    Cindy L. Sell is a fantastic author and friend of the podcast having appeared on several episodes in the past. Her debut novel, Remnants of a Scarlet Flame is available now! She can be found at www.TheLastDraegion.com.

    M.J. Lindsey is a published author of novellas, shorts, and is planning to release Tapestry in the near future. She can be found at threebugspublishing.com and if you would like to ARC read her debut novel, you can sign up here.

    Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus, Berylis, Qetran Odyssey, and Qetran Revival. He can be found at his website www.DerrickHallAuthor.com.

    Christina "Xtina" Lefebvre is an assemblage artist and author currently writing her first novel 'Cogs & Claws' and can be found at www.UniquelyXtina.com.

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    48 mins
  • What If: Toxic Shock
    Jul 31 2024

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    What if mundane natural phenomena were toxic? That is the question this week, along with a new addition to the team.

    M.J. Lindsey is a published author of novellas, shorts, and is planning to release Tapestry in the near future. She can be found at threebugspublishing.com.

    Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus, Berylis, Qetran Odyssey, and Qetran Revival. He can be found at his website www.DerrickHallAuthor.com.

    Christina "Xtina" Lefebvre is an assemblage artist and author currently writing her first novel 'Cogs & Claws' and can be found at www.UniquelyXtina.com.

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    29 mins
  • Throwback: Chasing Squirrels
    Jul 3 2024

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    Due to life and the July 4th Holiday, we offer a well-preserved throwback rather than a fresh episode. Learn more about Derrick and Xtina as we interview each other and - as always - chase a few squirrels.

    Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus, Berylis, Qetran Odyssey, and Qetran Revival. He can be found at his website www.DerrickHallAuthor.com.

    Christina "Xtina" Lefebvre is an assemblage artist and author currently writing her first novel 'Cogs & Claws' and can be found at www.UniquelyXtina.com.

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • What If: Seeing Stars
    Jun 19 2024

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    What if the light of the stars held memories? That is the question this week, along with how writer's block can actually be productive and weird movies.

    Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus, Berylis, Qetran Odyssey, and Qetran Revival. He can be found at his website www.DerrickHallAuthor.com.

    Christina "Xtina" Lefebvre is an assemblage artist and author currently writing her first novel 'Cogs & Claws' and can be found at www.UniquelyXtina.com.

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    24 mins
  • What If: When Myth Becomes Fantasy
    Jun 5 2024

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    What if Hercules appeared in your fantasy world? That is the question this week, along with Mark Twain, military history, and the importance of POV to a story.

    Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus, Berylis, Qetran Odyssey, and Qetran Revival. He can be found at his website www.DerrickHallAuthor.com.

    Christina "Xtina" Lefebvre is an assemblage artist and author currently writing her first novel 'Cogs & Claws' and can be found at www.UniquelyXtina.com.

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    28 mins