The Grim Tidings Podcast

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The Writer's Pit - James Downe

Tue, 20 Nov 2018 21:58:56 -0000

We’re joined by James Downe, author and winner of the first ever GRIMDARK SHORT STORY BATTLE ROYALE! We hosted a fun little writing contest in our Facebook group Grimdark Fiction Readers & Writers a few months, with first place going to the short story “From Parts Unknown”! Read the complete short story here! Find James online at Legacy of Ash, and on Amazon!

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Past episodes you'll want to check out:

The Writer's Pit - Ben Galley

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Interview with Peter V. Brett

Tue, 06 Nov 2018 08:30:38 -0000

We’re back with a new episode! This time we’re joined by the international best-selling author of The Demon Cycle Series, Peter V. Brett! Pete drops by the show to chat about his latest novella BARREN, the fifth and final short story set in the series! We’ll take a look at the foundation of Pete’s wildly popular fantasy series, we discuss the growing popularity of novellas in fantasy fiction, what it’s like to be BFF with author Myke Cole, and more! Find Pete online at PeterVBrett.com, or on Twitter @PVBrett!

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Interview with Fonda Lee

Fri, 21 Sep 2018 22:12:24 -0000

We’re back from a brief hiatus with award winning author Fonda Lee! Fonda is the author of the new epic fantasy Green Bone Saga, and she drops by the podcast to talk about Book 1 in the series, JADE CITY! (Now available in paperback!) Find Fonda online at FondaLee.com, or on Twitter @FondaJLee!

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The Grim 6: June 25th, 2018

Mon, 25 Jun 2018 23:20:00 -0000

Introducing THE GRIM 6! Bringing you the latest fantasy, science fiction and Grimdark news – in just about six minutes! In this first edition we bring you the latest SPFBO news, we find out what book series Amazon wants to bring to the small screen, find out the big winners of this year’s Locus Awards, and the Ladies of Grimdark have arrived.

Rob’s past appearance on the podcast

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Grim Panel: The Ladies of Grimdark

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Grim Panel: Ladies of Grimdark

Fri, 22 Jun 2018 23:02:31 -0000

We bring you LADIES OF GRIMDARK, a special panel episode featuring some of the most prominent female voices from the Grimdark subgenre. Guests include Anna Stephens, Deborah A. Wolf, Anna Smith-Spark, and Sarah Chorn. During our conversation we attempt to establish a definition of Grimdark, we examine misconceptions of the subgenre, we take a look at gender issues that persist within publishing and online communities, the best way readers can support female authors, and more!

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#54 – Interview with Tina LeCount Myers

Thu, 10 May 2018 22:51:58 -0000

It's a new episode of GTP! We're joined by Tina LeCount Myers, author of THE SONG OF ALL! Tina drops by to discuss her new book and the hectic schedule of being a debut novelist! We talk cover art, the need for maps and glossaries in novels, the use of language and religion in the novel, agents, marketng, and much more. Be sure to stick around at the conclusion of the podcast for a reading by Tina from THE SONG OF ALL! Find Tina online at TinaLecountMyers.com!

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Past episodes you'll want to check out:

Interview with Anna Stephens

Interview with Josiah Bancroft

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Wizard World Portland

Wed, 02 May 2018 05:34:18 -0000

In this episode host Rob Matheny drops by Wizard World Comic Con in Portland, Oregon to chat with cool authors and publishers about their books! Guests include J.R.R.R. Hardison, L.M. Pierce, Felipe Cagno, Annie Bellet, Kristopher Jerome, and J.S. Fields! Wizard World has tour dates across North America all summer long, find a city near you at WizardWorld.com!

J.R.R.R. Hardison

Author L.M. Pierce

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Annie Bellet - Author, Gamer, Nerd

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Past episodes you'll want to check out:

Dark Poetry Special - The Crimson Circle

Talking Funny Fantasy with J.R.R.R. Hardison

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Mark Lawrence, Part 2

Tue, 03 Apr 2018 02:17:59 -0000

In the epic conclusion of our first-time-ever-on-a-podcast interview with international bestselling author Mark Lawrence, we attempt to define Grimdark by finding the common link between the top MOST GRIMDARK novels as voted by Mark blog readers; we look at the big picture of Grimdark and whether it’s a viable commercial market or just a collective of passionate enthusiasts; we talk about the Self-Published Fantasy Blog Off and how Mark got interested in assisting authors with getting their books into the hands of more readers; tips for SPFBO success, writerly advice, what’s next for Mark and more!

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Past episodes you'll want to check out:

Insterview with Anna Smith Spark

Interview with Deborah Wolf

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Grim Conversations: Fletcher & Smith-Spark

Thu, 22 Mar 2018 00:04:34 -0000

We catch up with authors Michael R. Fletcher and Anna Smith-Spark (at the same time)! Writing the concluding novel in a fantasy trilogy is tough, Mike and Anna discuss the shared struggles of writing the perfect ending. We get a preview of their short stories both appearing in the Art of War anthology. We’ll get a final update on the Landfall Kickstarter project from last summer. We find out if there’s any “grief with Grimdark” and what troubles come from being an author trying to make a name in the subgenre. We dish on noblebright, readers hating on Grimdark at face value, and much more! Be advised, this episode contains explicit language (well because Michael R. Fletcher and Anna Smith-Spark are on it), *as well as some Game of Thrones spoilers*. You can vote for Anna’s book THE COURT OF BROKEN KNIVES now at GemmellAwards.com! Find Michael online at MichaelRFletcher.com, and find Anna online at CourtOfBrokenKnives.org.

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Past epsiodes you'll want to check out:

Our two-part interview with Anna Smith Spark

Our first interview with Michael R. Fletcher

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Mark Lawrence, Part 1

Sun, 11 Mar 2018 10:14:25 -0000

For the first time ever on a podcast, we bring you part one of our interview with Mark Lawrence! Mark drops by to discuss the inspiration and path to publication for his wildly popular Broken Empire trilogy. We talk a bit about some of the controversy surrounding the series’ lead character Jorg Ancrath; we discuss the transition into the Red Queen’s War and the challenge of carrying readers along with a new series; we preview the new series Book of the Ancestor and what readers can expect from Mark’s newest story world, and more! Find Mark's website here, Mark's blog here, and his awesome fan website here! Find Mark on Twitter @Mark__Lawrence!

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Past episodes you'll want to check out:

Interview with Joe Abercrombie

Interview with Steven Erikson

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Book Cover Design Panel

Thu, 01 Mar 2018 03:16:22 -0000

It’s a special panel episode of GTP! Cover art has been a rather hot topic as of late, and we recently had the chance to chat with an author and two top fantasy cover artists to discuss the ins and outs of commissioning a popping book cover! Past guest Peter Fugazzotto recently commissioned Shawn T. King and John Anthony Di Giovanni to compose the cover for his new grimdark fantasy novel THE RISE OF THE FALLEN, and we talked with all three about the collaboration process, how much an author can expect to budget if they want a high quality cover, some tips for eye-catching cover art, and much more! Find Peter online at PeterFugazzotto.com!

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Past episodes you'll want to check out:

Our first chat with author Peter Fugazzotto

SPFBO 2016 Panel Episode with Dyrk Ashton & More

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Music by Michael R. Fletcher

Geeking Out with Myke Cole

Tue, 20 Feb 2018 22:22:59 -0000

It’s a new episode of GTP, and we’re joined by Myke Cole, author of the new Grimdark novella THE ARMORED SAINT! Myke is well known for his military fantasy Shadow Ops series, as well as for having an epic beard and being rather jacked. We talk about the new Sacred Throne series (spoiler-free) and how Myke got hooked up with TOR.com publishing. We chat about tackling the novella story length and how writing the main character of the new trilogy was so significant for Myke. Of course we dive into the finer points of the Grimdark subgenre and why he decided to take the plunge into darker fantasy, we nerd out on Myke’s extensive tabletop gaming background, and chat a bit about the role of physical fitness in the life of a writer and tips for finding a good balance for staying healthy (we mentioned Myke is jacked). And be sure to stay tuned for the end of the episode for another exciting (and jarring) round of the 30 Second Geek-Out! You can find Myke Cole online at MykeCole.com, or on Twitter @MykeCole!

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Past episodes you'll want to check out:

Geeking Out with Delilah S. Dawson

Geeking Out with Michael R. Underwood

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Music by Michael R. Fletcher

Interview with Daniel Polansky

Sat, 10 Feb 2018 19:15:52 -0000

We’re back with a new episode, and this time author Daniel Polansky drops by! Daniel is the author of the Hugo nominated novella The Builders, in addition to Low Town, Those Above, A City Dreaming, and more. During our chat we discuss the ups and downs of Daniel’s publishing experience since his debut in 2011, including his favorite and least favorite book releases. We take a look into Daniel’s writing process, and even get some solid advice including how to read like a writer. Find Daniel online at DanielPolansky.com, or on Twitter @DanielPolansky.

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Past episodes you'll want to check out:

Interview with Anna Stephens

Interview with Seth Dickinson

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Interview with Django Wexler

Thu, 01 Feb 2018 01:54:09 -0000

In the latest episode of GTP, Rob and Phil chat with Django Wexler! Django is the author of The Shadow Campaigns series of flintlock fantasy novels, including the latest concluding volume in the series THE INFERNAL BATTALION! During our chat we discuss the foundations of Django’s writing career, finding an agent and publication, Django’s thoughts on Grimdark, branching out into other genres and publishing models, his top two favorite anime selections, we discuss cool authors names, board games, cats, #horseproblems, what's coming up next, and more! Find Django online at http://djangowexler.com, or Twitter @DjangoWexler.

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Past episodes you'll want to check out:

The Dark Side of Alex Marshall / Jess Bullington

Interview with Cat Rambo

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Music by Michael R. Fletcher

Grimdark Gaming - Battle Brothers

Fri, 05 Jan 2018 04:55:22 -0000

Resident Gamemaster Philip Overby kicks off the new year highlighting the tactical RPG for PC known as BATTLE BROTHERS! Joining us is Jan Taaks from Overhype Studios, the independent game developer based out of Hamburg, Germany. During our chat we find out what inspired the creepy Germanic folklore setting, we examine the Grimdark elements that make the bloody and brutal game stand out, we get some inside tips on game strategy for early success, and much more. Download Battle Brothers for PC on Steam, visit Overhype Studios on Twitter, or log on to BattleBrothersGame.com.

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Past episodes you'll want to check out:

Grimdark Gaming - Darkest Dungeon

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Interview with R.J. Barker

Sun, 03 Dec 2017 03:29:08 -0000

The British Invasion comes to an epic conclusion as we’re joined by R.J. Barker! During our expletive laden (not really) and completely serious (also not really) interview, we talk all about R.J.’s epic fantasy debut from Orbit Books titled AGE OF ASSASSINS! We discuss the appeal of assassins, what inspired R.J. to give the lead character a disability, musical influences in writing, antlers, taxidermy, badgers, and much, much … much more. We’ve also included a super cool reading from AGE OF ASSASSINS at the conclusion of the podcast as well! Find R.J. Barker online at rjbarkerblog.wordpress.com, or on Twitter @dedbutdrmng!

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Past episodes you'll want to check out:

Interview with Anna Smith Spark

Interview with Ed McDonald

Interview with Anna Stephens

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Interview with Anna Stephens

Tue, 14 Nov 2017 06:05:04 -0000

It’s a new episode of GTP! The British Invasion continues as we highlight some of the coolest debut authors emerging from the UK! Today Rob and Phil are joined by Anna Stephens, author of the Gridmark fantasy debut novel GODBLIND! During our lively chat we discuss Anna’s ten plus year to publication, we’ll chat about mythology and religion, what aspects make her fantasy debut Grimdark, how Anna got an agent and her transition into full-time writing, and more! Find Anna online at Anna-Stephens.com!

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Past episodes you'll want to check out:

Interview with Ed McDonald

Interview with Anna Smith Spark

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Ross E. Lockhart with Word Horde

Tue, 31 Oct 2017 06:32:08 -0000

It’s Halloween and host Rob Matheny spooks it up with author, editor, and publisher Ross E. Lockhart to talk about the latest Word Horde anthology TALES FROM A TALKING BOARD. We’ll chat about what inspired the horror anthology, we’ll talk about the foundations of the small California-based press, the appeal of creating a well composed anthology, some of Ross's favorite anthologies, the impact of publishing award winning fiction like the Bram Stoker Award-winning Mr. Suicide and The Fisherman, as well as a preview of forthcoming titles. It’s a great conversation with a small press publisher doing big things in the industry. Find Word Horde online at WordHorde.com, or follow Ross on Twitter @LossRockhart!

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Past episodes you'll want to check out:

Dark Poetry Special: The Crimson Circle

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Dark Poetry Special: The Crimson Circle

Tue, 24 Oct 2017 07:31:27 -0000

In this episode we take a special look at dark poetry. Host Rob Matheny recently attended the Hippocampus Press Happy Hour, a special event debuting the publisher's newest poetry collections as part of the HP Lovecraft Film Festival in Portland, Oregon. During the event Rob had a chance to interview four writers who specialize in dark poetry: Ashley Dioses, K.A. Opperman, Adam Bolivar, and D.L. Myers - also known as The Crimson Circle. Rob also interviewed Obadiah Baird and Dan Sauer of The Audient Void, a small Oregon-based zine featuring the works of The Crimson Circle among others. This episode highlights the growing dark poetry community, including short readings from each poet.

The Audient Void, A Journal of Weird Fiction and Dark Fantasy

Ashley Dioses - K.A. Opperman - Adam Bolivar - D.L. Myers

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Past episodes you'll want to check out:

Interview with editor Ellen Datlow

Interview with Paul Tremblay

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Interview with Ed McDonald

Tue, 10 Oct 2017 08:33:33 -0000

We’re joined by Ed McDonald, author of the Grimdark fantasy debut BLACKWING! Ed Skypes in from his hometown of London to chat about the new novel and what creepy monsters and Grimdark elements readers will find within its pages. We chat about the significant six figure deals Ed received after rights were auctioned to publish the gritty trilogy. Plenty of writing discussion as well as we hit on what to consider when writing realistic weapons that makes sense, and why maybe debuting with a sprawling multi-epic series isn’t the best choice for a fantasy author starting out. You can find Ed McDonald online at EdMcDonaldWriting.com, or on Twitter at @EdMcDonaldTFK!

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Past episodes you'll want to check out:

Interview with Anna Smith Spark

Talking Literary Agents with Mark Gottlieb

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Music by Michael R. Fletcher

#39 – The 100th-ish Episode

Mon, 02 Oct 2017 00:11:14 -0000

We celebrate the 100th-ish Episode of The Grim Tidings Podcast! Rob and Phil look back on two years and 100 episodes of podcast magic, give some updates on past guests of the show, present the first ever Grimmie Awards, as well as the first ever 30-Second Geek-Out with host Rob Matheny!

Thanks to this week's sponsors:

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Past episodes you'll want to check out:

Episode 1 - Rob Matheny interviews Philip Overby

The Writer's Pit - Peter Fugazzotto

Interview with Joe Abercromibe Part 1 / Part 2

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Music by Michael R. Fletcher

Author Thunderdome 2 - Phipps V Hayes

Sun, 24 Sep 2017 19:35:31 -0000

We’re back with another exciting edition of Author Thunderdome! In one corner representing the US-of-A, it’s multi-genre author, blogger, and reviewer C.T. Phipps, known for such titles as Cthulhu Armageddon, Lucifer’s Star, The Rules of Supervillainy, and Straight Outta Fangton (not to mention a sweet elbow-drop from the top rope). His opponent, hailing from the U.K. and wearing the (rather snug) Union Jack singlet, it’s Rob J. Hayes, author of multiple fantasy series’ including The Ties That Bind, It Takes a Thief, and Best Laid Plans. Join us as these two publishing heavyweights settle the score and duke it out in a bone-crushing literary battle of wits! Who will find glory in the Author Thunderdome? Find C.T. Phipps online at CTPhipps.wordpress.com, and Rob J. Hayes at RobJHayes.co.uk!

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Past episodes you'll want to check out:

Author Thunderdome 1 - Soward V Skorkowsky

The Writer's Pit - Ben Galley

The Writer's Pit - Graham Austin-King

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Music by Michael R. Fletcher

LANDFALL Kickstarter with Omnicide Publishing

Fri, 01 Sep 2017 13:32:11 -0000

IMPORTANT UPDATE: LANDFALL has been cancelled - READ HERE

We're joined by the team at Omincide Publishing to talk about the forthcoming occult grimdark serial fiction anthology LANDFALL! Our panel of guests include Adrian Collins, Jinx Strange, Jesse Bullington / Alex Marshall, Michael R. Fletcher, and Angela Meadon! Listen to find out how this unique serial fiction project came together, what awesome authors, artists, and worldbuilders will be a part of the series, get all the details of the Kickstarter including stetch goals and add-ons, and much more!

Past episodes you'll want to check out:

EVIL IS A MATTER OF PERSPECTIVE Kickstarter with Grimdark Magazine

Inside with Dirge Magazine

The Dark Side of Alex Marshal / Jesse Bullington

Manifesting Michael R. Fletcher

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Music by Michael R. Fletcher

Interview with Anna Smith Spark Part II

Wed, 23 Aug 2017 01:55:33 -0000

In part II of our conversation with Anna Smith Spark, author of the Grimdark fantasy debut THE COURT OF BROKEN KNIVES, we conclude our chat by talking literary influences and what sort of fiction is too extreme for the Queen of Grimdark; we delve into Anna’s past as a goth and what her favorite pair of shoes look like (hint: they’re covered in spikes); we’ll talk about Anna’s struggle with dyslexia, dyspraxia, and Aspurger’s Syndrome, and what advice she has for creatives who struggle with disabilities; we’ll find out how she landed Mark Lawrence’s literary agent, get a preview of new projects Anna’s working on including the occult Grimdark serial anthology LANDFALL, a round of our new game Knife Party, and more! Find Anna Smith Spark online at CourtofBrokenKnives.org, or on Twitter @QueenofGrimdark!

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Past episodes you'll want to check out:

Interview with Anna Smith Spark Part I

Book Release Day with Deborah A. Wolf & Mark Gottlieb

Manifesting Michael R. Fletcher

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Music by Michael R. Fletcher

Interview with Anna Smith Spark Part I

Tue, 15 Aug 2017 20:54:36 -0000

In part one of this queen-sized two part episode, Rob and Phil are joined by debut Grimdark fantasy author Dr. Anna Smith Spark! Anna is the author of the new novel THE COURT OF BROKEN KNIVES, book one of the Empires of Dust Trilogy. It’s clear that 2017 has been a big year for Grimdark, and Anna stops by to talk about her ultra-violent and dark fantasy debut and the pressures of being a new author, and being the queen of Grimdark, we get her thoughts on the ever-evolving sub-genre and address some common, we also get a preview of her short story appearing in the new issue Grimdark Magazine, and more! Find Anna online at CourtofBrokenKnives.org, or on Twitter @QueenofGrimdark!

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Past episodes you'll want to check out:

Book Release Day with Deborah A. Wolf & Mark Gottlieb

Manifesting Michael R. Fletcher

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Fish Wielder by J.R.R.R. Hardison, available now on Amazon!

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Rob Matheny on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram

Philip Overby online at PhilipOverby.com, or on Twitter

Music by Michael R. Fletcher

Completing the Series with Sebastien De Castell

Fri, 21 Jul 2017 18:15:43 -0000

Rob and Phil are joined once again by Canadian author and Celtic Whistle extraordinaire Sebastien De Castell! During our chat we talk about TYRANT'S THRONE, the fourth and final volume of The Greatcoats Quartet, the challenges of completing the wildly popular series, what it was like working with editor Jo Fletcher, we’ll see if there’s any more stories to be told in the Greatcoats universe, we'll cover the global release for Sebastien’s new fantasy YA series SPELLSLINGER, and a super secret surprise guest! Find Sebastien online at DeCastell.com, or on Twitter @decastell!

Thanks to this week's sponsors:

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Past episodes you'll want to check out:

Talking Babel with Josiah Bancroft

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Mark Lawrence hosts SPFBO 2016

On Twitter @GrimdarkFiction

Rob Matheny on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram

Philip Overby online at PhilipOverby.com, or on Twitter

Music by Michael R. Fletcher

Grim Panel: SPFBO 2016

Thu, 29 Jun 2017 18:07:47 -0000

It’s the Grim Tidings Podcast Grim Panel: SPFBO 2016! What happens when top book bloggers read and review the best self-published fantasy novels of the year? It’s the Self-Published Fantasy Blog-Off, an annual contest hosted by author Mark Lawrence. Hundreds of books and manuscripts were read and reviewed, and we’re joined by the top 3 finalists, Jonathan French, Phil Tucker, and Dyrk Ashton. We’re also joined by Laura M. Hughes, a blogger and reviewer for Fantasy Faction. We discuss what sort of impact an awesome contest like SPFBO can have for an author and what they learned along the way, we highlight what set the finalists apart from the other entries, how to get readers to put your book at the top of their TBR pile, and more! If you’ve wanted to read more self-published authors, you’ve ever thought about self-publishing, or if you currently self-publish, you won’t want to miss this panel episode!

Jonathan French Website Amazon

Phil Tucker Website Amazon

Dyrk Ashton Website Amazon

Laura M. Hughes Website Amazon

Past epsiodes you'll want to check out:

Grim Panel: Keeping it Indie

Interview with Chris Fox

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Buy THE MALICE on Amazon!

On Twitter @GrimdarkFiction

Rob Matheny on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram

Philip Overby online at PhilipOverby.com, or on Twitter

Music by Michael R. Fletcher

The Malice with Peter Newman

Fri, 23 Jun 2017 23:51:19 -0000

In this episode we check in with author Peter Newman! Pete drops by for a civilized chat about his latest novel THE MALICE, sequel to Gemmell Award winning fantasy debut THE VAGRANT! We talk short stories, the latest Tea & Jeopardy news, a sneak preview of his newest series titled THE DEATHLESS, and a round of The Best of Newman! We had a couple technical issues when we recorded the episode a few months back, but thankfully we were able to salvage the audio! Be sure to check out Peter Newman online at RunPeteWrite.com, or on Twitter @RunPeteWrite!

Past episodes you'll want ot check out:

Rock N' Fantasy with Nicholas Eames

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Buy THE MIRROR'S TRUTH on Amazon!

On Twitter @GrimdarkFiction

Rob Matheny on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram

Philip Overby online at PhilipOverby.com, or on Twitter

Music by Michael R. Fletcher

Manifesting Michael R. Fletcher

Sat, 10 Jun 2017 00:45:00 -0000

One of our favorite grimdark authors returns to the show! Michael R. Fletcher is back to discuss THE MIRROR’S TRUTH (which just so happened to win the 2016 r/Fantasy Stabby award for best self-published novel)! We check in with Mike about the latest happenings in the Manifest Delusions universe and what readers can expect from the BEYOND REDEMPTION sequel, we’ll talk about forthcoming short fiction set in the same story universe, how his marketing approach has changed since becoming a hybrid author, and much more! You can find Michael online at MichaelRFletcher.com, or on Twitter @FletcherMR!

Buy GHOSTS OF TOMORROW on Amazon!

Pre-order SWARM & STEEL!

Past episodes you'll want ot check out:

Book Release Day with Deborah A. Wolf and Mark Gottlieb

Interview with Jesse Bullington

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Buy THE HEART OF STONE on Amazon!

On Twitter @GrimdarkFiction

Rob Matheny on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram

Philip Overby online at PhilipOverby.com, or on Twitter

Music by Michael R. Fletcher

The Writer's Pit - Ben Galley

Wed, 07 Jun 2017 03:59:02 -0000

In this episode Rob and Phil step into The Writer’s Pit with author and self-publishing consultant Ben Galley! We talk about Ben’s latest dark fantasy novel THE HEART OF STONE, the challenges of writing a standalone novel versus a sprawling multivolume series, the trend in fantasy of linking multiple series together in the same universe, creating an eye grabbing cover, when an author should consider hiring a consultant, how Ben made the transition from a professional musician to a professional writer, Ben’s approach to book marketing using social media, the three P’s of the self-publishing process, and what Ben has coming up next. Find Ben Galley online at BenGalley.com, or on Twitter @BenGalley!

Past episodes you'll want to check out:

The Writer's Pit - Chris Fox

Keeping it Indie - Self-publishing Panel

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Support GTP on Patreon

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Buy THE BOOKS OF BABEL on Amazon!

On Twitter @GrimdarkFiction

Instagram @GrimdarkFiction

Rob Matheny on Facebook, Twitter

Philip Overby online at PhilipOverby.com

Music by Michael R. Fletcher

Talking Babel with Josiah Bancroft

Tue, 09 May 2017 21:55:22 -0000

We’re joined by Josiah Bancroft, author of the Books of Babel series, including SENLIN ASCENDS and THE ARM OF THE SPHINX. In the world of self-publishing, word of mouth can make a huge impact on books popularity, and Bancroft’s fantasy/steampunk series has garnered the praise of authors and readers alike. During our chat we talk about the darker elements readers will find in the novels, the increasing complexity of crafting a fantasy series, how Josiah’s poetry background influenced his prose fiction, the benefit of attending conventions for an author, and what’s in store for the rest of the series. Find Josiah Bancroft online at www.thebooksofbabel.com, or on Twitter @TheBooksofBabel!

UPDATE: Josiah Bancroft signs deal with Orbit Books

Fan of the Week: Sam McCanna - Skurvy Ink

Blog of the Week: Bookwormblues.net

Past episodes you'll want to check out:

Grim Panel - Keeping it Indie

Author Thunderdome - Soward V Skorkowsky

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Buy THE DRAGON'S LEGACY on Amazon!

On Twitter @GrimdarkFiction

Rob Matheny on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram

Philip Overby online at PhilipOverby.com, or on Twitter

Music by Michael R. Fletcher

Book Release Day with Deborah A. Wolf and Mark Gottlieb

Mon, 17 Apr 2017 18:59:16 -0000

We're celebrating the long awaited release of the epic fantasy novel THE DRAGON'S LEGACY - we've not only brought the author, past guest Deborah A. Wolf, but we also brought along her agent, past guest Mark Gottlieb! During our conversation we talk about what both Deb and Mark have been up to gearing up for the global release of the new novel, what to expect following a "book birthday", the importance of writers finding support from friends and family, the benefit of the ongoing author-agent relationship, Deb's picks for forthcoming female grimdark authors to keep an eye on in 2017, a sneak peek at Deb's forthcoming urban fantasy series SPLIT FEATHER, and more! Find Deborah A. Wolf online at deborahawolf.com. Mark Gottlieb can be found at tridentmediagroup.com!

Past episodes you'll want to check out:

Deb's first interview - Controversies in Grimdark

Mark's first interview - Talking Literary Agents

Interview with Joe Abercrombie

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Buy KINGS OF THE WYLD on Amazon!

On Twitter @GrimdarkFiction

Rob Matheny on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram

Philip Overby online at PhilipOverby.com, or on Twitter

Music by Michael R. Fletcher

Rock N' Fantasy with Nicholas Eames

Thu, 30 Mar 2017 01:26:25 -0000

Rob and Philip chat with Nicholas Eames, author of the debut novel KINGS OF THE WYLD! We discuss the rock and roll roots of this new novel published by Orbit books, how a chance meeting with past guest Sebastien De Castell led to an agent and publishing deal, what it was like landing a dream artist for the book cover, and the debut of a new and exciting game – Fantasy Rock Band! Find Nicholas online at NicholasEames.com, or on Twitter @Nicholas_Eames!

Past episodes you'll want to check out:

Interview with Delilah S. Dawson

Interview with Sebastien De Castell

Interview with Jeff Salyards

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Buy NEITHER HERE NOR THERE on Amazon!

On Twitter @GrimdarkFiction

Rob Matheny on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram

Philip Overby online at PhilipOverby.com, or on Twitter

Music by Michael R. Fletcher

Interview with Cat Rambo

Fri, 10 Mar 2017 23:23:10 -0000

In this episode Rob and Phil are joined by author, editor, and president of Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA), the one and only Cat Rambo! Cat has over 200 professionally published short stories appearing in Clarkesworld, Asimov’s, Beneath Ceaseless Skies, and more. Cat drops by to talk about her latest short story collection, NEITHER HER NOR THERE, featuring new and previously published fantasy tales. During our conversation we talk about writing short stories versus writing novels, writing fantasy races, the state of Grimdark, utilizing Patreon as an author, the importance of an author’s online presence, Cat’s gaming habits, and a round of 30 Second Geek-Out! Find Cat Rambo at Kittywumpus.net, on Patreon, and Twitter!

Past episodes you'll want to check out:

Interview with literary agent Mark Gottlieb

Interview with Michael J. Sullivan & Robin Sullivan

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Buy THE TRAITOR BARU CORMORANT on Amazon!

On Twitter @GrimdarkFiction

Rob Matheny on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram

Philip Overby online at PhilipOverby.com, or on Twitter

Music by Michael R. Fletcher

Interview with Seth Dickinson

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 23:31:00 -0000

It’s a fresh episode of GTP and we’re joined by author Seth Dickinson! Seth is the author of the geopolitical fantasy novel THE TRAITOR BARU CORMORANT, and he drops by to dish up a ton of useful information, especially if you like to read or write short fiction stories. Seth gives great advice when it comes to writing sharp short fiction that sells, tips on getting published by the best speculative short fiction markets like Clarkesworld and Lightspeed, Seth’s work for the hit video game Destiny, and much more! Find Seth on Twitter @SethJDickinson, or at SethDickinson.com.

Past epsiodes you may want to check out:

Interview with Kameron Hurley

Interview with Editor Ellen Datlow

Interview with Michael R. Underwood

Interview with Delilah S. Dawson

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Buy Fish Wielder on Amazon

On Twitter @GrimdarkFiction

Rob Matheny on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram

Philip Overby online at PhilipOverby.com, or on Twitter

Music by Michael R. Fletcher

Talking Funny Fantasy with J.R.R.R. Hardison

Sun, 29 Jan 2017 23:54:00 -0000

In this episode Philip Overby flies solo and sits down to chat with author J.R.R.R. (Jim) Hardison about his debut comedic fantasy novel FISH WIELDER! Represented by none other than superstar agent and past guest Mark Gottlieb, Jim drops by to tell us all about his hilarious fantasy story about the warrior Thoral Mighty Fist and his koi fish companion Brad. They discuss some of the unique marketing Jim used to promote the release of the novel (including Fish Wielder socks), the key elements of the barbarian character archetype, the need to find deeper truths even in comedic fantasy, they highlight some of greats of the comedic fantasy sub-genre, a special segment of Roll One Up where we unlock the power of magic lawn darts, and much more! Find J.R.R.R. “Jim” Hardison online at FishWielder.com, or on Twitter @FishWielder!

Past episodes you'll want to check out:

Cult Fiction Author Jeff O'Brien

Robert Bevan: Breaking The Rules

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Pre-Order Grimdark Magazine #10

On Twitter @GrimdarkFiction

Rob Matheny on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram

Philip Overby online at PhilipOverby.com, or on Twitter

Music by Michael R. Fletcher

January 2017 Update

Wed, 04 Jan 2017 04:57:00 -0000

Rob and Phil bring you up to date on what’s up with the podcast, including upcoming guests, news about our new website, and a look back at our favorite episodes of 2016. We announce the winner for best novel of the year as voted by the members of Grimdark Fiction Readers & Writers (the GDAF award), a special preview of Grimdark Magazine issue #10, the 5ish most anticipated grimdark / fantasy novels of 2017, Rob and Phil’s New Year’s resolutions, and more!

Blog of the Week - The Bloggin' Hobgoblin

Past episodes to check out:

Interview with Jesse Bullington / Alex Marshall

Podcast Panel: Talking Community with r/Fantasy

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On Twitter @GrimdarkFiction

Rob Matheny on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram

Philip Overby online at PhilipOverby.com, or on Twitter

Music by Michael R. Fletcher

The Return of Sebastien De Castell!

Wed, 28 Dec 2016 18:20:00 -0000

We’re back with a crispy fresh episode of GTP, and today we’re joined by none other than Celtic whistle extrordinarre and Canadian publishing sensation Sebastien De Castell! Sebastien returns to the showgram to catch us up on all things GREATCOATS, including his latest swashbuckling entry in the series SAINT’S BLOOD! We discuss his forthcoming YA fantasy series SPELLSLINGER, and what goes into planning a huge global release. We talk about the importance of an author’s website, how readers can support their favorite authors, Phil’s creepy affections for Brian Staveley, and much, much more! Find Sebastien online at DeCastell.com! Pick up his latest SAINT’S BLOOD on Amazon! Check out Sebastien on Facebook, Twitter, and Goodreads! #IloveSebastien

Sebastien's first appearance on the show! Part 1 / Part 2

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On Twitter @GrimdarkFiction

Rob Matheny on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram

Philip Overby online at PhilipOverby.com, or on Twitter

Music by Michael R. Fletcher

Author Thunderdome 1 - Soward V Skorkowsky

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 02:22:00 -0000

In this episode we interview not one but two awesome authors, we call it Author Thunderdome! First we have Kentucky Mad Man Kenny Soward, author of the Gnomesaga series, the Dead West series, and Galefire! His podcast opponent is none other than The Dreaded Seth Skorkowsky, author of the Valducan series, the Tales of the Black Raven series, and more! During the bloody confrontation we discuss the genre of urban fantasy, we talk about gaming and the influence it's had on their writing, the imortance of having killer book covers, the consumibility of shorter "pulpy" fiction, the rise of audibooks and writing with a narrator in mind, and much more! It's a literary battle not for the feint of heart or feeble of mind! LISTEN AT YOUR OWN PERIL!

Find Kenny Soward on Amazon, Goodreads, Facebook, and Twitter

Find Seth Skorkowsky on Amazon, Goodreads, Facebook, and Twitter

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Purchase Paul's Books on Amazon

On Twitter @GrimdarkFiction

Rob Matheny on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram

Philip Overby online at PhilipOverby.com, or on Twitter

Music by Michael R. Fletcher

Interview with Paul Tremblay

Mon, 31 Oct 2016 19:34:00 -0000

Our month long celebration of horror (we call it Octoborror) comes to a close with an interview with Paul Tremblay, author of the award winning horror novel A HEAD FULL OF GHOSTS. We ask Paul about what it was like to have Stephen King tweet about his novel, how Paul uses elements like modern technology and media to add layers to his fiction, we find out what horror books and movies Paul finds the most frightening, the challenges of writing his latest novel DISAPPEARANCE AT DEVIL’S ROCK, we talk about Paul’s involvement with The Shirley Jackson Awards, as well as tips for new horror authors trying to get professionally published, and more! This episode is brought to you in part by Locus Magazine, online at LocusMag.com.Paul Tremblay's Blog / Facebook / Twitter

Past Octoborror episodes you'll want to check out:

Interview with Horror Editor Ellen Datlow Interview with Armand Rosamilia Interview with Jeff O'Brien Interview with Dave Atwell

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Download on iTunes, Stitcher, or Podbean Online at Facebook.com/TheGrimTidingsPodcast On Twitter @GrimdarkFiction Rob Matheny on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram Philip Overby online at PhilipOverby.com, or on Twitter Music by Michael R. Fletcher

The Writer's Pit - Dave Atwell

Sun, 30 Oct 2016 00:43:00 -0000

In this Octoborror edition of The Writer’s Pit, we talk twisted history with Dave Atwell, author of The Hunger series! The Hunger series is a new twist on the traditional zombie story, and Dave drops by to tell us about the first three books, ROTTING FRONTIER, REVELATIONS, and RIPPER. We talk about what’s next for the series, why it’s important for those who self-publish to make sure the interior is just as eye catching as the cover art, tips for making the most of local comic conventions to expand your readership, and more!

The Hunger Series on Facebook

Past episodes you'll want to check out:

Grim Panel: Keeping it Indie

The Writer's Pit - Graham Austin-King

Read Jeff’s Books Free on Kindle Unlimited

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Download on iTunes, Stitcher, or Podbean Online at Facebook.com/TheGrimTidingsPodcast On Twitter @GrimdarkFiction Rob Matheny on Facebook, Twitter Philip Overby online at PhilipOverby.com, or on Twitter Music by Michael R. Fletcher

Cult Fiction Author Jeff O'Brien

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 17:02:00 -0000

Rob and Phil chat with editor and cult fiction author Jeff O’Brien! Combining his love for horror, comedy, and the bizarre, Jeff is the author of such titles including Bigboobenstien, Byron the Barbarian, The Halloween Orgy Massacre, and more. Topics discussed include Jeff’s fierce devotion to quality indie publishing, how his background touring in bands influenced his work ethic, author tips for expanding your audience and making the most of conventions, influential cult films, as well as an Octoborror lightning round! It’s a Halloween themed expletive laden coven of Octoborror awesome!

Jeff O’Brien on Facebook

Past episodes you may want to check out:

Octoborror interview with zombie fiction Armand Rosamilia

Octoborror interview with horror editor Ellen Datlow

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Support on Patreon Download on iTunes, Stitcher, or Podbean Online at Facebook.com/TheGrimTidingsPodcast On Twitter @GrimdarkFiction Rob Matheny on Facebook, Twitter Philip Overby online at PhilipOverby.com, or on Twitter Music by Michael R. Fletcher

Talking Zombie Fiction with Armand Rosamilia

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 03:52:00 -0000

We continue our month-long focus on horror (we call it Octoborror), and this time we’re joined by author and podcaster Armand Rosamilia! Armand is the author of multiple novels and short stories, including the popular zombie fiction series known as DYING DAYS. Armand is also the host of two podcasts, including the Arm Cast Dead Sexy Horror Podcast, as well as The Mondo Method Podcast. We chat with Armand about his success as a full-time hybrid author, the state of horror, the necessity of gore, what influence The Walking Dead may have had towards the rise of zombie fiction, tips for attending conventions, utilizing social media, and much more! Find Armand online at ArmandRosamilia.com, and check out his podcasts at ProjectiRadio.com!

Past episodes you may want to check out:

Interview with Horror Editor Ellen Datlow

Interview with Podcaster Dave Robison

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Podcast Panel: Mental Health & The Arts

Tue, 11 Oct 2016 23:01:00 -0000

We break from our usual programming to bring a special presentation: a panel conversation talking about mental health and the arts. Depression, anxiety, panic attacks, PTSD - for many, maintaining daily optimal mental health can be a struggle. In March of 2016, the SFF community was shocked by the sudden loss of author Logan L. Masterson at his own hand, an act preceded by a final plea on social media. In this panel, we speak frankly about the subject of mental health and its role in the arts community, perceptions and misconceptions, mental illness as its portrayed in media, writing characters dealing with mental illness, and tips for those struggling to cope or who may know someone who is. We’re joined by urban fantasy author Kat Richardson, SFF author Raven Oak, and moderated by author Kristi Charish along with blogger Rob Matheny. To find out more or to get help,visit projectsemicolong.org, or suicidepreventionlifeline.org.

Kat Richardson / Website / Twitter / Facebook

Raven Oak / Website / Twitter / Facebook

Kristi Charish / Website / Twitter / Facebook

Rob Matheny / Twitter

#1 – Interview with Ellen Datlow

Fri, 07 Oct 2016 01:41:00 -0000

We kick off Octoborror with the award winning short fiction editor Ellen Datlow! During our chat we talk about the process of creating anthologies, namely Nightshade Book’s latest BEST HORROR OF THE YEAR VOL.8, a compilation of 2015’s best horror stories edited Ellen Datlow. Ellen’s been editing anthologies for over 35 year (which adds up to over 100 titles!) and she just so happened to win her SEVENTH Hugo Award. We discuss why Ellen thinks we’re living in a “golden age of short horror fiction”, the differences between dark fantasy and horror fiction, tips for writers trying to break into the horror short fiction market, and more. Find Ellen on Twitter, or online at EllenDatlow.com. This interview is brought to you in part by Locus Magazine. Online at LocusMag.com. Past interviews you might want to check out:Octoborror interview with zomibe fiction author Armand Rosamilia Geoff Brown - Editor at Cohesion Press Editor Bryan Thomas Schmidt Katie Cord - Editor at Evil Girlfriend Media Rebecca Lucash Assistant Editor with Harper-VoyagerPanel Episodes:Grim Panel: 01Publishing - No Safe Spaces Grim Panel: Extreme Horror ~~~ Download on iTunes, Stitcher, or Podbean Online at Facebook.com/TheGrimTidingsPodcast On Twitter @GrimdarkFiction Rob Matheny on Facebook, Twitter Philip Overby online at PhilipOverby.com, or on Twitter Music by Michael R. Fletcher

The Dark Side of Jesse Bullington / Alex Marshall

Sat, 01 Oct 2016 02:19:00 -0000

We chat with Jesse Bullington / Alex Marshall, author of A CROWN FOR COLD SILVER and A BLADE OF BLACK STEEL! Rob and Phil find out just who the hell Alex Marshall really is, what inspired the fresh worldbuilding in his CRIMSON EMPIRE series, some of the dark inspiration for past novels written as Jesse Bullington (including Korean cinema), using humor to balance the darker elements of speculative fiction, a sneak peek at Jesse’s short story in the forthcoming EVIL IS A MATTER OF PERSPECTIVE anthology, not to mention an exciting round of Roll One Up, and more! You can find Jesse / Alex online at JesseBullington.com!

This episode is brought to you in part by Locus Magazine, online at LocusMag.com.

Past episodes you should check out:

Evil is a Matter of Perspective with Grimdark Magazine

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Grim Panel: Keeping it Indie

Wed, 28 Sep 2016 17:55:00 -0000

Rob and Phil host another Grim Panel, this time we’re talking self-publishing! We’re joined by three authors who’ve decided to go the indie publishing route, Claire Frank, Brandon Draga, and Chad Ballard. Deciding to self-publish is an important choice for any author, so for this episode three awesome fantasy authors let us pick their brains on why they decided to keep it indie, what resources they utilize for both writing and marketing their work, we talk beta readers and critique groups, lessons learned along the way, best practices for finding success as a self-published author, social media tips, the importance of Amazon, and much more!

This episode is brought to you in part by Locus Magazine, online at LocusMag.com.

Claire Frank / Brandon Draga / Chad Ballard

Links to sites mentioned during the panel:

Scribophile / Critters Workshop / Bookbub / Grimdark Fiction / r/Fantasy / Writer's Cafe / 99Designs

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On Twitter @GrimdarkFiction

Past panel episodes you should check out:

01Publishing / r/Fantasy / Extreme Horror / Metal & Dark Fiction

Interview with Jeff Salyards

Sun, 25 Sep 2016 21:43:00 -0000

Rob and Phil are joined by Jeff Salyards, author of the Bloodsounder’s Arc trilogy, and by far one of the most requested authors for the podcast. And for good reason, his novels SCOURGE OF THE BETRAYER, VEIL OF THE DESERTERS, and CHAINS OF THE HERETIC have been hailed by r/Fantasy users as one the most underrated series around, and we happen to agree. Jeff drops by to chat about the series, collaborating with a publisher to create amazing cover art, the challenges of completing the series, authors taking risks professionally, the future of the Bloodsounder’s Arc universe, and what Jeff has coming up next. Find Jeff online at JeffSalyards.com, or on Twitter @JeffSalyards!

This episode is brought to you in part by Locus Magazine, online at LocusMag.com.

Download on iTunes, Stitcher, or Podbean

Interview with Joe Abercromibe

On Twitter @GrimdarkFiction

Past episodes you should check out:

Evil is a Matter of Perspective with Grimdark Magazine

Talking Community with r/Fantasy

Interview with Brian Staveley

Sun, 18 Sep 2016 04:06:34 -0000

It’s a fresh episode of GTP, and this time we’re joined by Brian Staveley, author of the CHRONICLE OF THE UNHEWN THRONE trilogy, and the forthcoming prequel stand-alone novel from TOR Books, SKULLSWORN! During our interview we talk to Brian about completing his epic fantasy series, what to expect from the new novel set in the same story universe and the challenges of writing in first person, how Brian used big-ass birds to solve a common problem in fantasy fiction, Brian’s somewhat uncommon seven year path to publication, the challenges of creating sympathetic assassins, and much more – all capped off by another exciting round of the 30 Second Geek-Out! SKULLSWORN is available for pre-order on Amazon now! Find Brian online at bstaveley.wordpress.com, or on Twitter @BrianStaveley!

This episode is brought to you in part by Locus Magazine,online at LocusMag.com.

Download on iTunes, Stitcher, or Podbean

Interview with Joe Abercromibe

On Twitter @GrimdarkFiction

Past episodes you should check out:

Evil is a Matter of Perspective with Grimdark Magazine

#1 – Inside Dirge Magazine

Sat, 10 Sep 2016 04:18:20 -0000

Rob and Phil are joined by Jinx Strange and Renee Asher Pickup from Dirge Magazine, the premier dark culture magazine, covering counterculture arts and entertainment, lifestyle, editorials, and more! We discuss why and how Dirge got started, why they refuse to embrace clickbait journalism, how a story goes from concept to print,how their utilizing Patreon to fund their efforts, news about their forthcoming fiction imprint with author Richard Lee Byers, and what we can expect from their serial fiction feature. Head over to DirgeMag.com to check them out, and be sure to like them on Patreon, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!

Check out Dirge Magazine's latgest Kickstarter!

Download on iTunes, Stitcher, or Podbean

Grim Panel: Extreme Horror

On Twitter @GrimdarkFiction

Past episodes you should check out:

Inside Grimdark Magazine

Grim Panel: 01Publishing

#1 – Interview with Bradley P. Beaulieu

Tue, 06 Sep 2016 05:39:40 -0000

Rob and Phil are joined by fantasy author Bradley P. Beaulieu to talk about his latest novel OF SAND AND MALICE MADE, a prequel to TWELVE KINGS IN SHARAKHAI, an exciting new fantasy world inspired by Game of Thrones and the Arabian Nights. We discuss inspiration for the unique setting, the importance of writing strong female leads, the benefits of writing short fiction for anthologies, Bradley's tabletop gaming habit, a preview of a brand new trilogy, and much more. You can download OF SAND AND MALICE MADE on Amazon September 6th from DAW Books. Find Bradley online at Qullings.com, and on Twitter @bbeaulieu!

Bradley P. Beaulieu on Patreon!

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Interview with Kameron Hurley

On Twitter @GrimdarkFiction

Past episodes you should check out:

Interview with Michael J. Sullivan & Robin Sullivan

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Mark Gottlieb Returns!

Tue, 30 Aug 2016 04:50:43 -0000

We’re joined yet again by #1 ranked literary agent for science fiction & fantasy Mark Gottlieb with Trident Media Group! This time we chat about the importance of securing foreign rights, the tendency for more publishers to go after audiobook rights, the value of securing film/tv rights for an author (even if a movie never gets made), we talk about the importance of self-promotion, the many benefits of running a BookBub promotion, and why starting a newsletter is a great idea. Find Mark online at TridentMediaGroup.com, or on Twitter @Trident_Media!

Talking Literary Agents with Mark Gottlieb

Controversies in Grimdark with Deborah A. Wolf

BookBub

Mailchimp

Download on iTunes, Stitcher, or Podbean

Check out their new Kickstarter for THE SADIST'S BIBLE!

On Twitter @GrimdarkFiction

Grim Panel: 01Publishing

Wed, 24 Aug 2016 18:49:51 -0000

We’re back with another panel episode! This time we present 01Publishing, an independent publisher that produces graphic novels, prose, and audio fiction that promises “No Safe Spaces!” We’re joined by editor-in-chief and CEO Kat Rocha, writer and artist Josh Finney, freelance artist Patrick McEvoy, and Bram Stoker award winning author Nicole Cushing! We talk about the roots of 01Publishing, the ten year anniversary of their cyberpunk noir graphic novel UTOPIATES, collaboration on the H.P. Lovecraft inspired CASEFILE: ARKHAM, finding a home for Nicole’s novella THE SADIST’S BIBLE, and much more! You can find 01Publishing online at 01Publishing.com, or on Twitter @01Publishing!

Author Nicole Cushing - Laughing at the Abyss

Artists Patrick McEvoy - Megaflow Graphics

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Interview with Military Horror Publisher Cohesion Press

On Twitter @GrimdarkFiction

Past episodes you may want to check out:

Interview with SFF/ Horror Publisher Evil Girlfriend Media

HATH NO FURY Kickstarter with Ragnarok Publications

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 22:01:04 -0000

HATH NO FURY is a new anthology from Ragnarok Publications with stories featuring strong female protagonists written by some of the leading authors in the industry. Now live on Kickstarter, co-editor Melanie R. Meadors and contributing author Pip Ballantine drop by to talk about what inspired this latest offering, backer levels, stretch goals, and more! Back HATH NO FURY on Kickstater!Meanie R. Meadors - Author and freelance publicist Philippa "Pip" Ballantine - Hybrid author and podcasterPast episodes you may want to check out:MECH: Age of Steel with Ragnarok Publications Melanie R. Meadors Geek Extraordinaire Download on iTunes, Stitcher, or Podbean

On Twitter @GrimdarkFiction

Interview with Raymond E. Feist

Thu, 04 Aug 2016 18:39:51 -0000

We’re joined by New York Times and Times of London Best-Selling author of fantasy, the one and only Raymond E. Feist. As the author of the Riftwar Cycle novels, Raymond’s career in writing fantasy has been nothing short of epic, clocking in at 30 novels in the series, over 18 million copies sold, and legions of fans across the globe. During our conversation we talk legacy, the gaming roots of the Midkemia, a preview of his forthcoming fantasy series set in an entirely new story universe, favorite fan interactions, and much more! You can find Raymond E. Feist online at Crydee.com!

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Interview with Richard A. Knaak

On Twitter @GrimdarkFiction

Past episodes you may enjoy:

Interview with R.A. Salvatore Part 1 / Part 2

Interview with R. Scott Bakker

Fri, 22 Jul 2016 05:17:29 -0000

We’re honored to be joined by R. Scott Bakker, author of the Prince of Nothing trilogy, and the Aspect-Emperor series, which includes his latest release THE GREAT ORDEAL. During our conversation we chat about how new readers can get acclimated to his rich and dense novels, his thoughts on the ever-controversial Grimdark sub-genre, the role playing roots of the Second Apocalypse story universe, obsessing about your writing, advice that’s got him kicked out of writing seminars, and much more. THE GREAT ORDEAL is available now in the US from The Overlook Press, and drops in the UK September 29th from Orbit. Find R. Scott Bakker online at rsbakker.wordpress.com, or on Twitter @TheDevilsChirp.

Past episodes you may also enjoy:

Interview with Joe Abercrombie Part 1 / Part 2

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On Twitter @GrimdarkFiction

Rob Matheny on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram

Philip Overby online at PhilipOverby.com, or on Twitter

Music by Michael R. Fletcher

Robert Bevan: Breaking The Rules

Mon, 18 Jul 2016 23:41:08 -0000

In this episode we’re joined by Robert Bevan, author of the comedic fantasy / litRPG series known as Caverns & Creatures! Robert has found success self-publishing his novels and short stories that he now writes full-time, and joins us on the show to share his insights into independent publishing, the key role audiobooks play, how NOT to use Twitter, a round of Roll One Up,and much more! It’s an interview that’s brash and slightly inappropriate, like most of Robert’s books, and that’s why we like him so much. You can find Robert Bevan online at Caverns-and-creatures.com, or succumb to his relentless spam-fest on Twitter @RobertBevan77!

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Interview with Dave de Burgh

On Twitter @GrimdarkFiction

Past episodes you may want to check out:

Interview with Jo Zebedee

Anthony Ryan Returns!

Fri, 08 Jul 2016 21:19:26 -0000

New York Times best-selling author Anthony Ryan returns to chat about his new steampunk flavored epic fantasy novel THE WAKING FIRE! We talk about what readers can expect from the series set in a brand new story universe, along with a look at creating characters, crafting fantasy names, and a "blazing" edition of Roll One Up! THE WAKING FIRE is available now on Amazon! Find Anthony online at AnthonyRyan.net, or on Twitter @writer_anthony!

Listen to our first interview with Anthony!

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Interview with Deborah Wolf

On Twitter @GrimdarkFiction

Past episodes you may also enjoy:

Interview with Jon Sprunk

Interview with Auston Habershaw

Tue, 05 Jul 2016 18:25:03 -0000

We chat with fantasy author and winner of the Writers of the Future contest Auston Habershaw! Rob and Phil talk with Auston on a myriad of writerly subjects, including Auston’s experience picking up a second place win for the Writers of the Future contest, using short stories to build your world, Auston’s less than typical path to publication with Harper Voyager, and even more less than typical approach to finding a top literary agent. Auston’s latest epic fantasy novel NO GOOD DEED is available now on Amazon! Find Auston online at aahabershaw.com, or on Twitter @Austonhab!

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The Writer's Pit - Holly Heisey

On Twitter @GrimdarkFiction

Past episodes you may also enjoy:

The Writer's Pit - Graham Austin-King

Interview with David Anthony Durham

Wed, 29 Jun 2016 18:23:27 -0000

In this episode we’re joined by author David Anthony Durham! David is the author multiple fantasy and historical fiction novels including the Acacia Trilogy and The Pride of Carthage, and stops by to chat with Rob and Phil about his latest historical novel THE RISEN, an epic of Spartacus set in ancient Rome. We discuss what inspired the novel, David’s approach to research and worldbuilding, as well as his involvement within George R.R. Martin’s WILD CARDS shared universe. We also get an update on the latest new regarding film adaptions for David’s novels, and get a few tips for beginners who want to try their hand at writing historical fiction. You can find David online at DavidAnthonyDurham.com!

THE RISEN is available now from Doubleday Books!

Past episodes you may also enjoy:

Interview with Victor Milan

Interview with Sebastien De Castell

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On Twitter @GrimdarkFiction

Evil is a Matter of Perspective Kickstarter with Grimdark Magazine

Fri, 17 Jun 2016 18:48:14 -0000

In this episode we're joined by editor in chief of Grimdark Magazine Adrian Collins and fantasy author Michael R. Fletcher to discuss the new Kickstarter campaign to back a new anthology from Grimdark Magazine titled Evil is a Matter of Perspective: An Anthology of Antagonists. We discuss what readers can expect from this killer new anthology featuring authors such as R. Scott Bakker, Courtney Schafer, Brian Stavely, and many more! We'll also talk about special editions, stretch goals, as well as an update on the latest from Michael R. Fletcher and a sneak peek of his short story that will be included in the anthology. This is a must have anthology for all fans of Grimdark, and we highly encourage listeners to share and back this project!

AVAILABLE NOW ON AMAZON!

Back the Kickstarter campaign here! (Funded!)Listen to Adrian's first appearance on the podcast Grimdark Magazine Michael R. Fletcher's Blog Download on iTunes, Stitcher, or Podbean

On Twitter @GrimdarkFiction

Past episodes you may want to check out: Michael R. Fletcher Part 1 / Part 2

Talking Community with r/Fantasy

Wed, 15 Jun 2016 18:35:01 -0000

We’re joined by Steve Drew and u/wishforagiraffe, two moderators at the helm of one of the largest online SFF fan communities known as r/Fantasy – “R Fantasy”. During our chat we talk about the roots of the popular web site that hosts over ninety thousand subscribers, controversial topics in speculative fiction, how readers and authors utilize the site to build community and a readership, awesome book recommendations for fantasy readers, and so much more. Check out the site at reddit.com/r/fantasy, and you can find Steve Drew on Twitter @elquesogrande1!

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On Twitter @GrimdarkFiction

Clean Fantasy with Jeff Wheeler

Sat, 11 Jun 2016 20:47:06 -0000

In the latest episode we chat with clean fantasy author and founder of the Deep Magic e-zine, Jeff Wheeler! Jeff caught fire self-publishing in 2011 and has gone on to find success with Amazon’s publishing imprint 47North, Kindle Direct, and Kindle Worlds. We dive into Jeff’s approach to writing clean fantasy fiction, veering away from the grittier fantasy story lines, recommendations for other authors who write clean fantasy, the importance of great cover art and a catchy title, the first million words principle, writing practice novels,the dangers of publishing too soon, and Jeff’s experience publishing the Deep Magic fan e-zine. Jeff’s latest novel THE THIEF’S DAUGHTER, book two of the Kingfoutain Series is available now on Amazon. Find Jeff online at Jeff-Wheeler.com, or on Twitter @muirwoodwheeler!

Deep Magic E-Zine

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Interview with Michael J. Sullivan & Robin Sullivan

On Twitter @GrimdarkFiction

Past episodes you may want to check out:

Interview with editor Bryan Thomas Schmidt

Peter Newman Returns!

Tue, 10 May 2016 08:00:19 -0000

We’re once again joined by Peter Newman to celebrate the US release of THE VAGRANT! Peter is a fantasy author, podcaster for the Hugo-nominated Tea & Jeopardy, and writer for the Albion Online MMO. During our chat we discuss the book and its forthcoming sequels, how Pete got hooked up writing for video games, as well as another exciting round of Roll One Up: Goa tEdition, and much more! THE VAGRANT drops in the US on May 10th - yes,May 10th - from HarperVoyager! Find Peter Newman online at RunPeteWrite.com, or on Twitter @RunPeteWrite!

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Pete's first interview from last year!

On Twitter @GrimdarkFiction

Past episodes you may also enjoy:

Interview with Anthony Ryan

Interview with Jon Sprunk

Melanie R. Meadors - Author, Publicist, Geek Extraordinaire!

Tue, 03 May 2016 22:08:26 -0000

Serious geekery ahead! We’re joined by publicist and author MELANIE R. MEADORS! Melanie is a freelance publicist representing both authors and publishers, and when she’s not writing speculative fiction she can be found blogging for sites like GeekMom and The Once and Future Podcast. During our chat we cover a myriad of geektastic topics, including short story inspiration,the business of publicizing authors, finding the right motivation for your story’s villains, social media missteps - and of course, an exciting round of The 30 Second Geek-Out! You can read Melanie’s latest short story “The Whole-Hearted Halfling” in the CHAMPIONS OF AETALTIS anthology, available now on Amazon! Find out more at MelanieRMeadors.com, or on Twitter @MelanieRMeadors!

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Interview with Assistant Editor for HarperVoyager Rebecca Lucash

On Twitter @GrimdarkFiction

Past episodes you may also enjoy:

Interview with Agent Mark Gottlieb

The Writer's Pit - Holly Heisey

Interview with Steven Erikson

Thu, 28 Apr 2016 22:44:05 -0000

We’re joined by Steven Erikson to talk about his latest novel FALL OF LIGHT! During our chat we discuss how Steven collaborates with co-author Ian Esslemont in creating the stories for the Malazan Book of the Fallen universe, the possibility of opening up the series as a shared world for other authors, we get his thoughts on the Grimdark sub-genre, the possibility of a Malazan TV show and a crowd funded RPG system, as well as a round of Roll One Up, where we have Steven roll up a new table-top RPG character. It’s an epic episode not to be missed! FALL OF LIGHT is available now, and you can find Steven online at Steven-Erikson.com!

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Interview with Michael J. Sullivan

On Twitter @GrimdarkFiction

Past episodes you may also enjoy:

Interview with Joe Abecrombie - Part 1 / Part 2

Interview with Sebastien De Castell - Part 1 / Part 2

Hunting Dragons with Marc Turner

Wed, 20 Apr 2016 04:13:02 -0000

Grim Tidings goes across the pond (via Skype) and chats with UK based fantasy author Marc Turner! Marc is the author of THE CHRONICLES OF THE EXILE SERIES, an epic fantasy which includes book one WHEN THE HEAVENS FALL, and book two DRAGON HUNTERS, featuring deadly magic and gritty characters of which Brian Stavely says is “truly epic.” During our chat we talk about what inspired the six book series, tackling promotion for a newly published author, and a special DRAGON HUNTERS Lightning Round! Find Marc online at MarcTurner.net, or on Twitter @marcjturner!

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Interview with Jon Sprunk

On Twitter @GrimdarkFiction

Past episodes you may also enjoy:

Interview with Anthony Ryan

Geeking Out with Delilah S. Dawson

Sat, 16 Apr 2016 05:48:21 -0000

We’re joined by literary badass Delilah S. Dawson, author of WAKE OF VULTURES, STRIKE, STAR WARS: THE PERFECT WEAPON, and more! Delilah joins us for a spirited chat on all the geeky things in life, including writing a broad range of genres, writing fights, getting hooked up writing official Star Wars canon, tips for writing diverse characters, and much, much more! It’s a jam packed episode that concludes with another epic round of the thirty second geek-out. Find Delilah online at WhimseyDark.com, or on Twitter @DelilahSDawson!

*SPOILERS* (During the last part of the show there is a spoiler for Hero's Die by Matt Stover.)

Past episodes you'll want to check out:

Katie Cord - Evil Girlfriend Media

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On Twitter @GrimdarkFiction

Rob Matheny on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram

Philip Overby online at PhilipOverby.com, or on Twitter

Music by Michael R. Fletcher

Rebecca Lucash - Assistant Editor with Harper Voyager

Wed, 13 Apr 2016 23:07:21 -0000

We chat with Rebecca Lucash, assistant editor at Harper Voyager, the science fiction / fantasy imprint of big five publisher HarperCollins. As we continue to highlight professionals from all areas of the publishing industry, Rebecca joins us to chat about what it takes to be a top industry professional editing for one of the largest publishing houses in the US. We talk diversity in fiction, tips for getting into the industry, author marketing, and much more! Find Rebecca on Twitter @RebeccaLucash, or HarperVoyagerBooks.com!

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Talking Editing with Bryan Thomas Schmidt

On Twitter @GrimdarkFiction

Sponsor: A Stitch of Madness by AJ Brown

Past episodes you may also enjoy:

Interview with agent Mark Gottlieb

Controversies in Grimdark with Deborah Wolf

Interview with Richard A. Knaak

Thu, 07 Apr 2016 05:12:50 -0000

We’re joined by New York Times bestselling author Richard A. Knaak! Richard drops by to talk about his latest novel BLACK CITY SAINT, an urban fantasy noir set in 1920’s Chicago. We’ll discuss Richard’s prolific career writing novels and short stories set in various shared worlds, including Dragonlance, World of Warcraft, Diablo, Age of Conan, and more. With nearly 50 novels and something close to five million published words, Richard has close to three decades of experience. And be sure to listen in for your chance to win a copy of BLACK CITY SAINT, courtesy or PYR Books! Find Richard online at RichardAKnaak.com, or on Twitter @RichardAKnaak!

Past episodes you may also enjoy:

Interview with Joe Abercrombie Part 1 / Part 2

Interview with Peter Newman

Interview with Anthony Ryan

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Facebook Group Grimdark Fiction Readers & Writers

On Twitter @GrimdarkFiction

Rob Matheny on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram

Philip Overby online at PhilipOverby.com, or on Twitter

Music by Michael R. Fletcher

Interview with Joe Abercrombie, Part 2

Sat, 26 Mar 2016 04:15:50 -0000

In this episode we conclude our chat with Joe Abercrombie, wherein we discuss his thoughts on planning out a series, the use of curse words in his fiction, his thoughts on self-publishing, the possibility of a First Law video game, and a special round of The Bloodiest Nine, where we pit some of fantasy’s literary heroes against characters from the First Law universe. Joe’s short story collection SHARP ENDS comes out April 26th! Find Joe online at JoeAbercrombie.com, or on Twitter @LordGrimdark!

Pre-order SHARP ENDS U.S. / U.K.

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Short Story: Two's Compay @Tor.com

On Twitter @GrimdarkFiction

Interview with Joe Abercrombie, Part 1

Fri, 18 Mar 2016 07:06:36 -0000

It’s the 50th episode of The Grim Tidings Podcast, and we’re celebrating in style with a special two part interview with Lord Grimdark himself, Mr. Joe Abercrombie! Joe drops by to talk about his new short story collection SHARP ENDS, a set of 13 previously published stories set within the First Law universe scheduled to drop April 26th! Be sure to check out part two of our interview in just one week! Until then, find Joe online at JoeAbercrombie.com, or on Twitter @LordGrimdark!

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On Twitter @GrimdarkFiction

Grimdark Gaming - Darkest Dungeon

Fri, 11 Mar 2016 05:36:02 -0000

We're joined by Chris Bourassa and Tyler Sigman from Redhook Studios, creators of the Lovecraftian gothic turn-based RPG known as DARKEST DUNGEON! We'll find out how the game nearly quadrupled it's Kickstarter funding goal at over $300K! A game where the stress of clearing dungeons can have long lasting psychological effects, and the fear is so thick you can taste it! Voted Best RPG at PAX East 2014! You can purchase Darkest Dungeon on Steam or G.O.G. now, and coming soon to Playstation 4. Online at DarkestDungeon.com, or on Twitter @DarkestDungeon! Redhook Studios Chis Bourassa on Twitter Chris Bourassa on DeviantArt Tyler Sigman Blog Tyler Sigman on Twitter Download on iTunes, Stitcher, or Podbean

Buy The Riven Wyrde Saga on Amazon!

On Twitter @GrimdarkFiction

The Writer's Pit - Graham Austin-King

Sat, 05 Mar 2016 18:45:21 -0000

On this episode of The Writer’s Pit, we’re joined by UK based fantasy author Graham Austin-King! We discuss his fantasy trilogy The Riven Wyrde Saga, his journey through indie and small press publishing, how he got over 37K downloads from a BookBub promotion, tips for crafting complex fantasy tales, finding the right editor and cover artist, marketing and promotion, and more! Find Graham online at GrahamAustin-King.com, or on Twitter @GrayAustin!

Past episodes you'll want to check out:

The Writer's Pit - Dave Atwell

Grim Panel: Keeping it Indie

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On Twitter @GrimdarkFiction

Rob Matheny on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram

Philip Overby online at PhilipOverby.com, or on Twitter

Music by Michael R. Fletcher

Grim Panel: Extreme Horror

Sun, 28 Feb 2016 00:30:59 -0000

We’re back with a new Grim Panel, this time we’re talking EXTREME HORROR! Rob and Phil are joined by extreme horror author and head verifier of the Bram Stoker Awards C.W. LaSart, and Travis Tarpley, cofounder and managing editor of Sinister Grin Press, a Texas based small press bringing readers the best in extreme horror fiction. Together we gut the topic of Extreme Horror and examine all of the smelly carnage covered entrails, dissecting things like: horror inspiration, innovation in horror, scary ass movies, the slowest zombies in the world, holes in the ground, and so much more. It’s a Grim Panel of horrific proportions.

C.W. LaSart

Sinister Grin Press

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Buy STORM AND STEEL on Amazon!

On Twitter @GrimdarkFiction

Rob Matheny on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram

Philip Overby online at PhilipOverby.com, or on Twitter

Music by Michael R. Fletcher

Interview with Jon Sprunk

Fri, 19 Feb 2016 18:38:09 -0000

Sword & Sorcery author Jon Sprunk drops by to talk about his latest novel in THE BOOK OF THE BLACK EARTH series, STORM AND STEEL! We dive into Jon’s writing background, fantasy plotting and worldbuilding, managing a writing career with a full time job, getting hooked up with PYR Books, the influence of Glen Cook, the benefits of being part of a writer’s association, marketing and promotion, and a special Star Wars edition of the 30 Second Geek-Out! Find Jon online at JonSprunk.com, or on Twitter @JonSprunk.

Pennwriters Organization

Star Wars blog discussion with past guest Bryan Thomas Schmidt

Past episodes you may want to check out:

Interview with Brian Staveley

Interview with Jeff Salyards

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On Twitter @GrimdarkFiction

Rob Matheny on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram

Philip Overby online at PhilipOverby.com, or on Twitter

Music by Michael R. Fletcher

(Photo courtesy of Jenny Sprunk)

The Writer's Pit - Jo Zebedee

Fri, 12 Feb 2016 08:38:29 -0000

Belfast author Jo Zebedee drops by The Writer's Pit to talk about her grimdark space opera series ABENDAU'S HEIR and scifi invasion novel INISH CARRAIG. We talk a wee bit about hybrid publishing, how she knocked The Force Awakens off the Amazon top seller list in the UK, how to make the most of BookBub, finding your marketing platform as an author, starting as an author at the age of 40, implementing your local surroundings into your story, incorporating dialects into your dialogue, extrapolating dialogue from plays, finding support in the different aspects of indie publishing, Irish curse words, and more! Find Jo Zebedee on Twitter @joz1812, or JoZebedee.com! Buy INISH CARRAIG on Amazon! Past episodes you'll want to check out:The Writer's Pit - Ed Erdelac The Writer's Pit - Graham Austin-King

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Interview with Brian Staveley

On Twitter @GrimdarkFiction

Rob Matheny on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram

Philip Overby online at PhilipOverby.com, or on Twitter

Music by Michael R. Fletcher

Talking Editing with Bryan Thomas Schmidt

Wed, 03 Feb 2016 07:35:05 -0000

Authors, agents, publishers, and editors, oh my! We're joined by Hugo nominated editor and author of science fiction Bryan Thomas Schmidt! During our chat we talk Bryan's latest anthology from Baen, titled MISSION: TOMORROW. We discover how Bryan got into editing, his past experience editing authors like Andy Weir, and his philosophy on managing the author / editor relationship. Great insights for anyone who wants learn more about being a freelance editor in today's industry. Find Bryan online at BryanThomasSchmidt.net, or on Twitter @BryanThomasS!Download on iTunes, Stitcher, or PodbeanOnline at Facebook.com/TheGrimTidingsPodcastOn Twitter @GrimdarkFiction

Publishing Plan B with Michael R. Fletcher

Wed, 27 Jan 2016 06:05:14 -0000

We catch up with Michael R. Fletcher, author Beyond Redemption, arguably one of the best Grimdark fantasy novels of 2015. Mike drops by to talk the future of the series, what's he's learned in the six months since his debut, and future writing plans. Find him manifesting delusions at michaelrfletcher.com, or on Twitter @FletcherMR!Check out the Beyond Redemption fan art by Quint VonCanon.Download on iTunes, Stitcher, or PodbeanOnline at Facebook.com/TheGrimTidingsPodcastOn Twitter @GrimdarkFiction

Interview with Michael J. Sullivan & Robin Sullivan

Fri, 15 Jan 2016 07:43:41 -0000

We’re joined by Michael J. Sullivan and Robin Sullivan for a king sized episode of The Grim Tidings Podcast. Michael is one of the top hybrid authors in fantasy today, Robin is an accomplished industry expert, and together we discuss the kick-ass Kickstarter campaign for Michael’s newest novel THE DEATH OF DULGATH. We also talk about the appeal of fantasy duos, we get an insight into the selection process of adding a short story into the new novel, tips for authors starting out in their career, a sneak peak at Michael’s forthcoming series THE LEGENDS OF THE FIRST EMPIRE, and an exciting round of the :30 Second Geek-Out!

Online at Riyria.com, or on Twitter @author_sullivan!

Past episodes to check out:

Podcast Panel: Talking Community with r/Fantasy

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On Twitter @GrimdarkFiction

Rob Matheny on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram

Philip Overby online at PhilipOverby.com, or on Twitter

Music by Michael R. Fletcher

Grim Tidings Mailbag

Tue, 12 Jan 2016 21:56:23 -0000

New year, new mics, new episode! Rob and Phil open up the Grim Tidings mailbag, answering your questions about the show, Grimdark, and more! We announce the winner of the 2015 Grimdark Fiction Readers & Writers Cool Story Bro Award for best novel, and our fan of the week.

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Online at Facebook.com/TheGrimTidingsPodcastOn Twitter @GrimdarkFictionMusic courtesy of Michael R. Fletcher

#1 – Interview - Katie Cord - Evil Girlfriend Media

Fri, 08 Jan 2016 20:07:40 -0000

It’s an evil start to the New Year! We chat with Katie Cord, owner of Evil Girlfriend Media, a small press publisher delivering the finest in entertainingly evil fantasy, science fiction, and horror. We’ll discover the origins of the small press, get the details on their successful Kickstarter campaign for Women in Practical Armor - an epic anthology featuring seasoned woman warriors, we discuss integrity in publishing, and future Evil Girlfriend titles. Online at EvilGirlfriendMedia.com, or on Twitter @EvilGMedia!

Katie Cord on Twitter

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Interview with Jesse Bullington / Alex Marshall

On Twitter @GrimdarkFiction

Rob Matheny on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram

Philip Overby online at PhilipOverby.com, or on Twitter

Music by Michael R. Fletcher

Grim Panel: Metal & Dark Fiction

Thu, 31 Dec 2015 04:58:23 -0000

Grim Panel: Metal & Dark Fiction - We're joined by Michael R. Fletcher, Matt Staggs, and Dallas Mullican, three individuals with a passion for heavy music and a love for dark fiction. Moderated by Rob Matheny and Philip Overby. Download on iTunes, Stitcher, or Podbean.Online at Facebook.com/TheGrimTidingsPodcastOn Twitter @GrimdarkFictionMusic courtesy of Michael R. Fletcher.

Grim Readings - F*ck You Santa - By Will Bly

Tue, 22 Dec 2015 19:03:57 -0000

It's a Christmas miracle! We're glad to bring you this reading of Fck You Santa, written by past guest Will Bly, and narrated by CD Gallant-King. It's a short story that's both dark and funny, and just in time for the holidays! So pour yourself some rum with a dash of egg nog, curl up by the space heater, and enjoy this fine holiday tale. Listen to our past interview with Will Bly. Find Will on Twitter @Will_Bly. Find CD Gallant-King on Twitter @CDGallantKing. Pick up a copy of Fck You Santa on Amazon.

Talking Literary Agents with Mark Gottlieb

Thu, 17 Dec 2015 19:38:32 -0000

Agents, editors, and publishers, oh my! We're joined by PublishersMarketplace.com's #1 ranked agent of SFF, Mark Gottlieb of Trident Media Group. During our chat we ask about an average day in the life of a New York literary agent, the importance of a query letter, common mistakes authors make when seeking an agent, emerging trends in genre fiction, the state of the Grimdark subgenre, and more. You can find Mark online at TridentMediaGroup.com!

Past episodes to check out:

Podcast Panel: Talking Community with r/Fantasy

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Facebook Group Grimdark Fiction Readers & Writers

On Twitter @GrimdarkFiction

Rob Matheny on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram

Philip Overby online at PhilipOverby.com, or on Twitter

Interview - Geoff Brown - Cohesion Press

Wed, 09 Dec 2015 18:46:04 -0000

Rob and Phil interview Geoff Brown with Cohesion Press, highlighting the dark sub-genre known as military horror. As an author, editor, publisher, former president of the Australian Horror Writers Association, and the new owner of his very own insane asylum, this is an interview you won't want to miss. You can find Geoff online at CohesionPress.com, or on Twitter @CohesionPress.

Download on iTunes, Stitcher, or Podbean

On Twitter @GrimdarkFiction

The Writer's Pit - Edward M. Erdelac

Tue, 01 Dec 2015 23:02:26 -0000

We step into the pit with author of With Sword and Pistol, Edward M. Erdelac! Get the skinny on how Ed went from a screenwriter to darkgenre author. We talk writing advice, publishing adventures, weird westerns, and more! Plus be sure to stick around for a special weird lightning round! Find Ed online at emerdelac.wordpress.com, or on Twitter @EdwardMErdelac!

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Talking Babel with Josiah Bancroft

On Twitter @GrimdarkFiction

Interview with Anthony Ryan

Mon, 09 Nov 2015 20:39:30 -0000

We chat with fantasy author Anthony Ryan! Talking Raven's Shadow, Draconis Memoria, publishing, writing, cyberpunk, marketing, a special blood magic lightning round, and more! Find Anthony online at AnthonyRyan.net, or on Twitter @writer_anthony! This episode is dedicated to the memory of Kennet Rowan Gencks.

Past episodes you'll want to check out:

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On Twitter @GrimdarkFiction

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Philip Overby online at PhilipOverby.com, or on Twitter

Music by Michael R. Fletcher

The Writer's Pit - Chris Fox

Fri, 30 Oct 2015 19:04:06 -0000

We step into the pit with Chris Fox, author of the supernatural thriller VAMPIRES DON'T SPARKLE, and 5,000 Words Per Hour: Write Faster, Write Better. Find Chris online at ChrisFoxWrites.com! Other episodes you may want to check out: The Writer's Pit - Jo Zebedee The Writer's Pit - Dave Atwell ~~~ Download on iTunes, Stitcher, or Podbean

Grim Panel: 01 Publishing

On Twitter @GrimdarkFiction

Rob Matheny on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram

Philip Overby online at PhilipOverby.com, or on Twitter

Interview with Mazarkis Williams

Wed, 28 Oct 2015 19:07:14 -0000

Author of the Tower and Knife Trilogy Mazarkis Williams joins us on the show to talk fantasy, gender, publishing, writing groups, gaming, and more. Check out Maz on Twitter @Mazarkis_W.

Interview with Sebastien de Castell, Part 2

Wed, 21 Oct 2015 22:43:23 -0000

We conclude our interview with Sebastien de Castell, author of the Greatcoats Quartet. Topics include writing witty dialog, unique fantasy stories, the SFF community, Sad Koalas, sword porn, author photos, more live Celtic Whistle, and another exciting lightning round. NSFW for zesty language and extra grimness. Find Sebastien on Twitter @decastell.

Interview with Sebastien de Castell, Part 1

Wed, 14 Oct 2015 23:47:58 -0000

We hang out with Canada's own Sebastien de Castell, author of Traitor's Blade and Knight's Shadow. Talking swordplay in fiction and history, Sebastien's musical exploits, the debut of live Celtic whistle, John Lennon impressions, the influence of music in writing fiction, Chris Cornell, the balance of magic and realism in fantasy, how dark is too dark in grimdark, and the new eight book publishing deal. Find Sebastien on Twitter @decastell.

Interview with R.A. Salvatore, Part 2

Sat, 19 Sep 2015 18:58:06 -0000

The conclusion of our epic conversation with the one and only R.A. Salvatore! We talk publishing, piracy, audiobooks, and a super exciting lightning round! Find Bob online at RASalvatore.com, or on Twitter @R_A_Salvatore. Buy ARCHMAGE on Amazon! Past episodes you'll want to check out: Interview with Raymond E. Feist Interview with Richard A. Knaak ~~~ Download on iTunes, Stitcher, or Podbean Online at TheGrimTidingsPodcast.com On Facebook Facebook.com/TheGrimTidingsPodcast On Twitter @GrimdarkFiction Rob Matheny on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram Philip Overby online at PhilipOverby.com, or on Twitter

Interview with R.A. Salvatore, Part 1

Sat, 12 Sep 2015 12:02:05 -0000

In this epic episode, we're joined by master storyteller and fantasy legend R.A. Salvatore to talk about his new novel ARCHMAGE, where Drizzt returns to the Underdark. We talk about the process of creating new tales in the Forgotten Realms universe, the legacy of Drizzt, and Bob's favorite fan interactions. This is part one of our interview, with the conclusion available 9/17. Find Bob online at RASalvatore.com, or on Twitter @R_A_Salvatore. Buy ARCHMAGE on Amazon! Past episodes you'll want to check out: Part 1 of our interview with R.A. Salvatore Interview with Raymond E. Feist Interview with Richard A. Knaak ~~~ Download on iTunes, Stitcher, or Podbean Online at TheGrimTidingsPodcast.com On Facebook Facebook.com/TheGrimTidingsPodcast On Twitter @GrimdarkFiction Rob Matheny on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram Philip Overby online at PhilipOverby.com, or on Twitter

The Writer's Pit - Will Bly

Thu, 03 Sep 2015 16:52:10 -0000

Rob and Phil step into the pit with fantasy indie author Will Bly. We discuss using humor in fantasy, the decision to pursue self publishing, what's up with Smashwords, the new site INKITT.com, joining writer's groups, werebears, and landopuses, oh my!

#1 – Talking Grimdark Magazine with Adrian Collins

Sat, 29 Aug 2015 17:29:50 -0000

In this brand spanking new episode of The Grim Tidings Podcast, we interview founder and editor in chief at Grimdark Magazine, Adrian Collins. We chat about the great start the Sydney, Australia based e-zine has had so far, including acquiring short fiction from Mark Lawrence and R. Scott Bakker. We also discuss the necessity of violence in Grimdark, and our predictions for the survival of the genre. Find Grimdark Magazine on Twitter @AdrianGdMag.

One Shot with Sebastian A. Jones

Wed, 26 Aug 2015 14:15:17 -0000

Our chat with Sebastian A. Jones of Stranger Comics at the Northwest Comic Fest. A gentlemanly, blunt, and expletive laden conversation about comics, LARPing, children's books, integrity in storytelling, pop culture, and more. Check out Stranger Comics on Twitter @StrangerComics.

Past episodes you'll want to check out:

Inside Dirge Magazine

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On Twitter @GrimdarkFiction

Rob Matheny on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram

Philip Overby online at PhilipOverby.com, or on Twitter

#1 – Dinosaur Lords Takeover! Interview with Victor Milán

Sun, 23 Aug 2015 21:28:07 -0000

Victor Milán, author of The Dinosaur Lords, joins us for a chat about what it's like to write dinosaurs; how Victor approached violence in his novel and if he'd consider it Grimdark; the correct balance of grim, hope, and humor; Victor's experience working with the writing group Critical Mass; favorite video games; gaming with Papa George; how dinosaur's would hold up against a dragon, and more. And be sure to check out our takeover of Adventures in SciFi Publishing.

Depression and Writing with Sean Rodden

Wed, 19 Aug 2015 19:32:53 -0000

In this episode we interview Sean Rodden from Ontario, Canada, author of the fantasy novel WHISPERS OF WAR. We highlight a recent blog post by Scott Lynch announcing a delay in publication due to personal issues including anxiety, and we delve into the issue of depression and writing. Download on iTunes, Stitcher, or Podbean

On Twitter @GrimdarkFiction

Past episodes you may also enjoy:

Interview with Joe Abercrombie Part 1 / Part 2

The Writer's Pit - Holly Heisey

Sat, 15 Aug 2015 18:47:50 -0000

In this episode we talk with author, designer, and Wattpad stealth assassin Holly Heisey. Holly drops by to share their publishing experience on Wattpad and how other authors can utilize the platform to hone their craft and build an audience. We also chat about what constitutes for an eye catching book cover design, how to avoid some common mistakes authors make when crafting their own covers, and more. Find Holly at HollyHeisey.com, or on Twitter @HollyHeisey!

Past episodes you'll want to check out:

Interview with Joe Abercrombie Part 1 / Part 2

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Download on iTunes, Stitcher, or Podbean

On Twitter @GrimdarkFiction

Rob Matheny on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram

Philip Overby online at PhilipOverby.com, or on Twitter

The Writer's Pit - Dave de Burgh

Fri, 07 Aug 2015 22:04:45 -0000

We chat with author Dave de Burgh about his debut fantasy novel BETRAYAL'S SHADOW, the direction and fluidity of the Grimdark sub-genre, cracking the door open to truly imaginative fantasy fiction, setting yourself apart from other writers, the state of the publishing industry in South Africa in the midst of Apartheid, and more. Find Dave on Twitter @DaveSASFFAuthor. Download on iTunes, Stitcher, or Podbean

On Twitter @GrimdarkFiction

Past episodes you may also enjoy:

Interview with Joe Abercrombie Part 1 / Part 2

Peak Grimdark

Sat, 01 Aug 2015 06:37:25 -0000

Philip and Rob discuss the current Grimdark news items of the week, the bloody blog of the week by Mark Lawrence, where he posed the question to six fantasy authors, has Grimark reached its peak? And then we discuss Phil's new book The Unicorn-Eater. Plenty of ear candy for your lobes!

Download on iTunes, Stitcher, or Podbean

On Twitter @GrimdarkFiction

Past episodes you may also enjoy:

Interview with Joe Abercrombie Part 1 / Part 2

Find Peter's books on Amazon!

The Writer's Pit: Peter Fugazzotto

Sat, 25 Jul 2015 18:34:35 -0000

In the episode of The Writer’s Pit were joined by Grimdark author and martial arts champ Peter Fugazzotto. Topics include utilizing martial arts training in writing, indie publishing and marketing, which fantasy characters would Peter want in his war party, musings on Grimdark, the nuance of NaNoWriMo, critique groups, using Pinterest to worldbuild, and the fine art of writerly discipline. Find out more and download a free book at PeterFugazzotto.com.

Past episodes you may also enjoy:

Interview with Joe Abercrombie Part 1 / Part 2

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On Twitter @GrimdarkFiction

Rob Matheny on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram

Philip Overby online at PhilipOverby.com, or on Twitter

Music by Michael R. Fletcher

Reading - Five Bloody Heads - Chapter One

Sat, 25 Jul 2015 18:33:24 -0000

An excerpt from Five Bloody Heads, read by author Peter Fugazzotto. Download the first book the series for free at PeterFugazzotto.com. Past episodes you may also enjoy:

Interview with Joe Abercrombie Part 1 / Part 2

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Download on iTunes, Stitcher, or Podbean

On Twitter @GrimdarkFiction

Rob Matheny on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram

Philip Overby online at PhilipOverby.com, or on Twitter

The Writer's Pit - Charles McGarry

Sun, 19 Jul 2015 07:13:36 -0000

Author Charles McGarry steps into the pit to talk about all things self publishing, the importance of a good cover, tips for utilizing Scrivener, best book marketing practices, tools for getting started, mildly uncomfortable obsessions with dragons, and the coming MySpace revolution. It's a bloody edition of The Writer's Pit. Bring a mop. Past episodes you may also enjoy:

Interview with Joe Abercrombie Part 1 / Part 2

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Download on iTunes, Stitcher, or Podbean

On Twitter @GrimdarkFiction

Rob Matheny on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram

Philip Overby online at PhilipOverby.com, or on Twitter

Interview with Peter Newman

Sat, 11 Jul 2015 14:21:38 -0000

We're joined by author Peter Newman to discuss his new Grimdark epic fantasy novel THE VAGRANT. In our unusually civilized conversation we discuss in the bin grimdark versus out of the bin Grimdark, grey characters, the influence of other media in fiction, being a new author, demons, goats, demon-goats, babies, video games, D&D, the awesomeness of Bioware games, responding to reviews, fantasy series fatigue and much more. Find Pete online at RunPeteWrite.com! Download on iTunes, Stitcher, or Podbean

On Twitter @GrimdarkFiction

Past episodes you may also enjoy:

Interview with Joe Abercrombie Part 1 / Part 2

The Grimdark Delusion - Michael R. Fletcher

Sat, 27 Jun 2015 22:29:11 -0000

We talk with author Michael R. Fletcher about his brand new Grimdark fantasy novel BEYOND REDEMPTION. Find Michael online at MichaelRFletcher.com, or on Twitter @FletcherMR!

Past episodes you may also enjoy:

Interview with Joe Abercrombie Part 1 / Part 2

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Download on iTunes, Stitcher, or Podbean

On Twitter @GrimdarkFiction

Rob Matheny on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram

Philip Overby online at PhilipOverby.com, or on Twitter

Controversies in Grimdark with Deborah A. Wolf

Sat, 13 Jun 2015 09:13:32 -0000

Interview with author Deborah A. Wolf, discussing her new epic fantasy trilogy, and recent controversies within Grimdark. Find Deborah online at deborahawolf.com! Past episodes you may enjoy:

Interview with Joe Abercrombie Part 1 / Part 2

~~~ Download on iTunes, Stitcher, or Podbean

Interview with Richard A. Knaak

On Twitter @GrimdarkFiction

Rob Matheny on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram

Philip Overby online at PhilipOverby.com, or on Twitter

Tribal Fantasy with John R. Fultz

Sun, 07 Jun 2015 00:32:21 -0000

We're joined by fantasy author John R. Fultz to discuss tribal fantasy, worldbuilding, indie publishing versus corporate publishing, the road to publication, writing for comics, and the evolution of sword & sorcery. Find John online at JohnRFultz.com!

Past episodes you may enjoy:

Interview with R.A. Salvatore Part 1 / Part 2

~~~ Download on iTunes, Stitcher, or Podbean