Reader/writer

The superhero story is a genre that has become increasingly popular over the past 20 years. Superheros have touched every medium: novels, radio, television, movies, and now also live in online videos and podcasts. Ben talks to 4 authors, Adam Christopher, Andrew Mayne, Christopher Morse and Starla Huchton, about their experience writing in the superhero genre. Promo for Scott Sigler's Pandemic.

We talk to Myke Cole about his upcoming book, Breach Zone, and building good characters.Promos for Saturday Morning Media and The Way of the Buffalo. Our picks this month are: Monster Hunter Alpha by Larry Correia Five Billion Years of Solitude by Lee Billings

A panel on Dynamic Voice Acting from Balticon. Moderated by Alex White, panelists are Stephen Granade, Starla Huchton and Veronica Giguere.Promo for The Dunesteef.

Another Reader/Writer SPOILERS! panel.  Dave Robison and Myke Cole join Ben to talk about Thor: The Dark World. Likes, dislikes and the old "Dead/Not Dead" conundrums of comic movies. Here's your nine pence.Also, you can check out our last SPOILERS! panel about Iron Man 3.

Just the hosts this episode, and we discuss Death Warmed Over, Book 1 in the Dan Shamble, Zombie P.I. series by Kevin J. Anderson.Promos for Quirks & Quarks and The Bent Bullet. Our picks for this month: The Ghost Brigades by John Scalzi Dreadnought by Cherie Priest

The Google+ for Authors panel at Balticon 2013. Moderated by Dr. Pamela Gay, featuring Brand Gamblin, A Kovacs and A.C. Wise.Promo for Nutty Bites

We talk to Matthew Tobin of Scribble Code , creator of Aeon Timeline, about what's behind his software, camera AI, and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.Promos for Functional Nerds and Dead Robots Society.  Our picks for this month:  Death Warmed Over by Kevin J. Anderson  The Heroes  by Joe Abercrombie  King of Plagues  by Jonathan Mayberry  Wanting by Richard Flanagan

In this special episode, we discuss with the wise Dave Robison one question: "What is your most important tool for writing? " With answers from authors and podcasters at Dragon*Con we give you a run-down of things to help you during the upcoming NaNoWriMo challenge!We hear from the great minds of Kevin J. Anderson, Christiana Ellis, Veronica Giguere, Starla Huchton, Tom Merritt, Scott Sigler, and Jon Strickland.Some of the products we've talked about:Software: Scrivener, Aeon Timeline , Dragon Naturally SpeakingBooks: Save The Cat, 20 Master Plots, 45 Master CharactersOnline Services: DropboxPromo for Gail Carriger's Crudrat 

We talk to Scott Sigler and A Kovacs at Dragon*Con about podcast fiction, building a universe and keeping on track.Promos for Nutty Bites and Way of the Buffalo  Our Audible picks this month are:   A Clash of Kings by George R. R. Martin Boneshaker by Cherie Priest

The military's portal in speculative fiction is discussed by people with military experience. Panelists are: Joseph Zieja, John Hemry/Jack Campbell, Myke Cole, Brad R. Torgersen and David VoderbergPromo for The Dunesteef. 

Lost WorldCon 2012 panel about committing to a series with Mary Robinette Kowal, Jason M Hough, Elizabeth Moon and Adam Troy Castro.Promo from NuttyBites. 

Featuring a talk from Diana Gabaldon at the Fergus Scottish Festival  in August of 2013.Promos for The Tales of Deputy Guppy and Way of the Buffalo podcasts.  Our Audible picks this month are: Blackout by Mira Grant  The Complete Western Stories of Elmore Leonard by Elmore Leonard

In this special episode, we discuss with the amazing Dave Robison one question: "What still terrifies you about writing, and how do you deal with it? " With answers from authors and podcasters at Balticon 47, we try to help all writers, experienced and new, to understand that they're not alone.We hear from the great minds of Peter V. Brett, Myke Cole, Paul E. Cooley, Abigail Hilton, Mur Lafferty, Chris Lester, Nobilis Reed and Scott Sigler. Promo for Guild of the Cowry Catchers 

We talk to Veronica Belmont about The Sword and Laser, Fact or Fictional, and her experiences moving into the New Media space as it evolves. Promos for The Dunesteef and Guild of the Cowry Catchers. Our Audible picks for this month are: Deadline by Mira Grant The Shining Girls by Lauren Beukes

In this special episode, we discuss with popular podcast host Tom Merritt one question: "What is the difference between Science Fiction and Fantasy? " With answers from authors and podcasters at Balticon 47, we try to help define the two different, yet similar large genres of Speculative Fiction.We hear from the great minds of Myke Cole, Paul E. Cooley, Brand Gamblin, Veronica Guigure, P.C. Haring, Starla Huchton, Bryan Lincoln and Scott Sigler. Promo for Dead Robots Society

We talk with Mur Lafferty about her new book, The Shambling Guide to New York City.Promos for The Adventures of the ThunderCrester and Nutty Bites.   Our Audible picks for this month are: The Shambling Guide to New York City by Mur Lafferty The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman

A panel from Balticon 47 discussing the Braided Novel format. What is a Braided Novel? How are they compiled?Panelists are: Brenda CloughKat Otis - @kat_otisPatrick Thomas - FB/PatrickThomasAuthorCharles Gannon - @cegannon1Moderator: Iver P. CooperPromo for Nutty Bites

We discuss Ben's trip to Balticon, and how it differs from other conventions in the past year. Including promos for The Way of the Buffalo and Fullcast Podcast.  Our Audible picks for this month are: The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey Monster Hunter International by Larry Correia

The very first Reader/Writer SPOILERS! panel. Ben talks with Dave Robison and Lucie Le Blanc about Iron Man 3. What they loved, what they hated, and what they think is in the future for the series.Promos from John Mierau's alk The Fire II Kickstarter and Nutty Bites.

Getting ready for a large series? A timeline might be a good start!Promos for John Mierau's Walk The Fire II Kickstarter and The Adventures of Thunder Crester. Our Audible picks for this month are: Promise of Blood by Brian McClellan Heir of Novron by Michael J. Sullivan