Episodes

  • S5 E57 with Fantasy Author Bjorn Leesson
    Sep 16 2025

    Bjorn was born in the Lowcountry of South Carolina a long, long time ago. He has worked in manufacturing all his working life to feed himself but has nourished his mind with the study of many topics; history of all eras, the paranormal, astronomy, writing of different types, photography, archeology, genealogy, vexillology, some other -ologies, even stock car racing for a couple of years, and on and on. Bjorn finds just about everything fascinating in some way and has been accused of being too easily entertained. A blend of a few of his interests led to the creation of the Thalsparr Universe. The first installment of the series will be “Runes of the Dokkrsdottir,” with a release date to be determined. He currently lives in the Midlands of South Carolina with his wife of 25 years on their hobby farm.

    Find his books here: Amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0DPGM2LZR

    Series: https://thalsparr1891.wixsite.com/home/copy-of-home-1


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    29 mins
  • S5 E56 with Author Sharon LaCour
    Sep 12 2025

    Sharon’s debut literary novel, The Meeting of Air and Water, was a novel-in-progress finalist in the William Wisdom-William Faulkner novel competition in 2019. The novel was inspired bythe photographs of Fonville Winans, a Baton Rouge photographer who documented Louisiana Cajun life in the 1920s. It follows the lives of two women artists, one grandmother to the other, who struggle against societal and cultural expectations that threaten their need to create. The intense atmosphere of the novel functions as a contributing character that enhances the compelling narrative. The novel makes use of Sharon’s experiences of summer vacations onLake Pontchartrain in an area of lake camps in east New Orleans called Little Woods. Sadly, none of these camps so beloved by many New Orleanians remains, having been destroyed over the years by hurricanes.

    Find Sharon and her books with these links:

    Facebook: Sharon LaCour Writer

    Website: SharonLaCour author

    Sharonlacour@substack

    instagram@sharonlacourwriter

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    22 mins
  • S5 Sept. Bonus with Sci-Fi Fantasy Author P.S.C. Willis
    Sep 9 2025

    P.S.C. Willis (they/them) is a queer British writer, and graduate of both Newcastle University and Reading University. They currently live in Shanghai, where they have quit any number of hobbies (ukulele, rollerskating, drag) but stuck fairly well to writing. Their work span everything from flash fiction to novel length, mostly in sci fi and fantasy. Community is a huge part of their writing process, and they run a local workshop and writing meet ups, as well as connecting with fellow writers in many online spaces.

    P likes to create stories that allow others to believe in good people, in magic, or both.


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    20 mins
  • S5 E55 with Author Gary E. Smtih
    Sep 5 2025

    Award winning author and photographer, Gary Smith, continues his mystery adventure series of the character Warren Steelgrave. True to the title of his first novel, The Willing, Steelgrave gets involved in investigating a bomb threat by a radicalized Middle Eastern hate group. The terrorists' plan is complex and ever-evolving. Their target may be different than the information first uncovered since their hatred is not limited toward only one religion.

    Central to the story, author Smith highlights Steelgrave's unique ability to utilize the help of three very distinct entities: the local national police of Italy, a powerful Mafia crime family, and a supportive American FBI agent. The cooperation between them and with Steelgrave must remain clandestine to prevent public scrutiny, especially since the crime family subscribes to the principle "the end justifies the means".

    Steelgrave's ability to anticipate the terrorists' elusive actions once again proves his worth. Unfortunately, Steelgrave then drops his guard and an unexpected act of retribution results in near-fatal knife wounds. As he is recovering, his true-love, Cindy O'Brien, reappears but only for a very short reunion.

    Find Gary and his books here: https://garysmithauthor.com/

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    36 mins
  • S5 E54 with Author Jason DeGray
    Sep 2 2025

    Imagination Wizard Jason DeGray conjures vivid worlds of adventure, from the lawless deserts of Those Left Behind to the cosmic horrors of The Dark Goddess. A master storyteller, he crafts tales of defiance, brotherhood, and survival that grip fans of Firefly, The Dark Tower, and beyond. Whether it’s sci-fi westerns, fantasy epics, or pulse-pounding thrillers, Jason’s stories ignite the imagination with rugged heroes and high-stakes action. When not weaving novels, he’s exploring the wild deserts of New Mexico, seeking inspiration for his next epic. Dive into Jason’s universe, where every book is a portal to rebellion and wonder—start with Those Left Behind and join the fight! Connect on Facebook for new releases and behind-the-scenes lore.

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasondegrayauthor/


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    28 mins
  • S5 E53 with Fantasy Author J.S. Gold
    Aug 29 2025

    J.S. Gold is a proud son of New Rochelle, New York – goHuguenots! He’s an alumnus of S.U.N.Y. Binghamton, where he received his Bachelors in Political Science, Philosophy and Law. He continued his education at Long Island University, obtaining his Master’s in Education, and Gettysburg College, where he received a Master’s in American History.

    Fantasy has been a constant companion throughout his life, the cry of a Kamehameha lifting his spirits as much as Gandalf’s wisdom. By day, he teaches history to high schoolers who hopefully remember it. He lives (and jokes, and dances, and sings) with his wife, daughter, son and two cats on Long Island,New York.

    J.S. Gold

    Author, Teacher, Father

    Sanhedrin Chronicles 11.19.24

    Jsgoldauthor.com

    Instagram

    "Do not cast all hope away. Tomorrow is unknown. Rede oft is found at the rising of the Sun."

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    33 mins
  • S5 E52 with Fantasy Author Mikel Melwasul
    Aug 26 2025

    Mikel Melwasul does not exist. He is the amalgamation of the minds of three-ish individuals who conspired to write together. If you encounter him in the wild, that is most likely his “avatar” “Mik” whose body he “shares.” There’s also a chance it’s “Dave” who he pilots less often. If you encounter them both at the same time, run. Still, I talked to two-ish of them! ;)

    Find Mikel's website and social media links: https://linktr.ee/MikelMelwasul

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    34 mins
  • S5 E51 with Fantasy Author Edward Willett
    Aug 22 2025




    “I knew things were getting weird when I saw my best friend’s face in the campfire. I didn’t realize how weird until the campfire followed me home . . .”

    Thirteen-year-old Samantha “Sam” MacReady is nervous about the start of Grade 8, especially science class, which isn’t too surprising: last year, her Grade 7 science class mysteriously disappeared on the way to a field trip she missed out on.

    But when her best friend, Lorenzo―who no one has seen since he got on the bus with the rest of that class―suddenly appears in a campfire, she moves from nervous to freaked out. She teams up with Meg LeBlanc, the sole student survivor of what all adults refer to as “The Tragedy,” to uncover just what went on that day and why Lorenzo is now showing up in her back yard made entirely of flames.

    What the two girls find out is far freakier and scarier than they ever imagined. Sam and Meg must use all their grit and intelligence to save the day and free their friends from magical enslavement . . . or fall victim to the very same fate.
    You can find Ed online at www.edwardwillett.com, on Facebook, and on Twitter @ewillett.

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    26 mins