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Experience ActionCX Pulse Check - August 2024Ready for another CX Pulse Check? Special Co-host David Avrin joins Jeannie Walters on Experience Action to highlight current events and innovations in customer experience (CX) and discuss their impact for CX leaders.What would our world look like if businesses prioritized protecting their service workers from abusive customers? First, we navigate a cultural revolution in Japan, where companies are redefining traditional norms to support their employees. We dive into how global demands for speed and convenience contribute to harsh behaviors, and Jeannie shares a personal story from an ER visit with her son, shedding light on...
2024-08-0628 min
Experience ActionCX Pulse Check - July 2024We unravel how customer success principles are reshaping B2B industries on this CX Pulse Check edition of the Experience Action Podcast with Jeannie Walters and special co-host David Sakamoto. Dive into the fascinating world of AI in the fashion industry, where artificial intelligence is transforming design, marketing, and personalization. We'll illustrate the revolutionary impact of AI on revenue generation, supply chain optimization, and customer service using real-world examples that bridge fashion and other sectors.Curious about how AI can elevate customer engagement and productivity? We’ll explore the immense potential of AI in leveraging vast data so...
2024-07-0928 min
Authors on a Podcast Talking BooksAuthor Chat - Lee C ConleyJoin David as he chats with author Lee C Conley about his series, The Dead Sagas. There is also a heavy dose of swords, horror, and rock n' roll.
The Broken Binding (save 5% with code FANFI at checkout): https://www.thebrokenbinding.co.uk/pr...
Website: http://www.leeconleyauthor.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/LeeConleyAuthor/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/LongswordLee
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leeconleyau...
Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/...
Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/LeeConley...
2021-10-1340 minAuthors on a Podcast Talking BooksAuthor Chat - Steve McHughJoin David as he chats with author Steve McHugh about life, writing, and, of course, books. Topics range from the rise of self-publishing to the way in which fantasy has changed over the last couple of decades, and maybe a tidbit about how Steve has some friends that are pretty decent at writing. Oh, and there is a smidgen about his debut sci-fi novella, Blackcoat, which was just released on September 7th!
Website: https://stevejmchugh.wordpress.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/StevejMchugh
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevemc79/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hellequinchr...
2021-10-0859 minAuthors on a Podcast Talking BooksAuthor Chat - Jay KristoffJoin David as he chats w/ author Jay Kristoff about his most recent release, Empire of the Vampire, published in September by St. Martin's Press / HarpverVoyager UK. They also talk about the Nevernight Chronicle, how Jay and Amie Kaufman started their stellar writing duo, and how morally gray characters are just more fun - among a plethora of other topics.
The Broken Binding (use code FANFI for 5% off your purchase!): https://www.thebrokenbinding.co.uk/pr...
Website: https://jaykristoff.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/misterkristoff
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/misterkristoff
Facebook: ht...
2021-10-0658 minAuthors on a Podcast Talking BooksAuthor Chat - T. A. BrunoJoin David as he chats with author T. A. Bruno about his newest release, n the Winds of Quasars (The Song of Kamaria #2). They also chat about Tom's job in film, how kids never want to watch relaxing shows like Little Bear, loving Andy Weir to edge of the galaxy, and tons more.
Website: https://tabruno.com/
Twitter: http://twitter.com/TABrunoAuthor
Instagram: http://instagram.com/TABrunoAuthor
Facebook: http://facebook.com/TABrunoAuthor
Goodreads: http://goodreads.com/TABrunoAuthor
2021-09-2342 minAuthors on a Podcast Talking BooksAuthor Chat - D.W. RossJoin David as he chats with author D.W. Ross about his fantasy series, The Onyxborn Chronicle, starting with Cold From the North and moving onto The Darkest Dusk. They also share their mutual childhood fear of thick fantasy novels, which still stands (pun intended) today in some form or fashion - among other things.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DWRoss8
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3zj1RVs
2021-09-2345 minAuthors on a Podcast Talking BooksAuthor Chat - Brian NaslundJoin David as he chats with author Brian Naslund about Fury of a Demon, the third and final novel in his Dragons of Terra trilogy from Tor Books.
Website: https://www.briannaslund.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bnaslund
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianNasl
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brian_naslund/
Amazon: https://amzn.to/2YQiaMF
2021-09-1552 minAuthors on a Podcast Talking BooksAuthor Chat - Mark TimmonyJoin David as he chats with fantasy author Mark Timmony about his debut novel, The Blood of the Spear (The Eye of Eternity #1). There is also a ton of gushing over Josiah Bancroft's The Books of Babel series, the upcoming Wheel of Time Amazon Prime series, how SPFBO 7 is treating Mark and his fellow contenders, and much more!
Website: https://marktimmony.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marktimmony/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marktimmony/
Goodreads: https://twitter.com/MarkTimmony
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marktimmony?
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21396871...
2021-09-0957 minAuthors on a Podcast Talking BooksAuthor Chat - M. J. KuhnJoin David as he chats with fantasy author M. J. Kuhn about her debut heist novel, Among Thieves, which was just released from Gallery/Saga in the US and Gollancz in the UK. There may also be talk of how they were both the coolest of the uncool kids in school, video games, and just how much their little introvert hearts have enjoyed staying at home. Among OTHER things.
The Broken Binding: https://www.thebrokenbinding.co.uk/pr... (use code FANFI for a 5% discount)
Website: https://www.mjkuhn.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mj_ku...
2021-09-0947 minAuthors on a Podcast Talking BooksAuthor Chat - Jeramy GobleCome join David as he chats with author Jeramy Goble about his newest release, Eulogy for the Dawn (Wrathlore #1), his experience in SPFBO, and their love for Josiah Bancroft's Books of Babel.
Website: https://www.jeramygoble.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeramygoble
Instagram: http://instagram.com/jeramygoblebooks
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JeramyGoble/
2021-09-0744 min
Authors on a Podcast Talking BooksWebsite Design - Robert McClellan of ModFarm DesignDavid sits down with Robert McClellan of ModFarm Design to talk about building websites for the book community, driving traffic through social media integration, and so much more! They may also take a short stroll down memory lane.
Website: https://modfarmdesign.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/h20samurai
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rmcclellan
2021-08-1949 minAuthors on a Podcast Talking BooksAuthor Chat - J.T. GreathouseJoin David as he chats with author J.T. Greathouse about his debut novel, The Hand of the Sun King (Pact & Pattern #1), from Gollancz. There is also discussion about J.T.'s writing journey, inspiration behind his main character, Wen Alder, and oddly enough, Animorphs.
The Broken Binding (Signed Bookplate Edition) - https://www.thebrokenbinding.co.uk/pr....
Make sure to use code FANFI at checkout for a discount on your purchase!
Website: https://jtgreathouse.wordpress.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeremyteg
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeremytegaut...
Goodreads: https://www.go...
2021-08-1254 minAuthors on a Podcast Talking BooksAuthor Chat - Cameron JohnstonJoin David as he chats with author Cameron Johnston about his upcoming release, The Maleficent Seven, a dark fantasy novel coming from Angry Robot Books on August 10th. There is also talk about life and writing, but not the pursuit of happiness (unfortunately).
The Broken Binding: https://www.thebrokenbinding.co.uk/pr...
Website: http://www.cameronjohnston.net/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/CamJohnston
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cameronjohns...
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3A7Wn0g
2021-08-0536 minAuthors on a Podcast Talking BooksAuthor Chat - Howard Andrew JonesJoin David as he chats with author Howard Andrew Jones about the finale to his Ring-Sworn trilogy, When the Goddess Wakes, some phenomenal reading recommendations, reading for fun vs for academics, and more!
Tales from the Magician's Skull, Issue #5 - https://amzn.to/3yo8aay
Website: https://www.howardandrewjones.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/HowardAndrewJon
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/howard.andre...
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Cai8yz
2021-08-0343 minAuthors on a Podcast Talking BooksAuthor Chat - Ryan Van LoanCome join David as he chats with author Ryan Van Loan about life since TBRcon, why they both love The Great British Baking Off so much, books books and more books, and hear about what you can expect in The Justice in Revenge (The Fall of the Gods #2).
Website: http://www.ryanvanloan.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ryanvanloan
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanvanloan...
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3ePsoSD
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
2021-08-0254 minAuthors on a Podcast Talking BooksAuthor Chat - Zamil AkhtarJoin David as he chats with author Zamil Akhtar about his SPFBO 7 experience with Gunmetal Gods, what we can expect in the sequel, Conqueror's Blood, why water cooler talk has become a thing of the past, and much much more.
Website: https://zamilakhtar.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/zamakhtar
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3lekTsu
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zamakhtar1/
2021-07-301h 08Authors on a Podcast Talking BooksAuthor Chat - L.L. MacRaeJoin David as he chats with author L.L. MacRae about her most recent release, The Iron Crown (Dragon Spirits #1), her experience in the SPFBO competition, her take on classic fantasy tropes, and more!
Website: https://llmacrae.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/_LLMacRae
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/l.l.macrae/
Amazon: https://amzn.to/2TrmgZn
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
2021-07-3052 minAuthors on a Podcast Talking BooksAuthor Chat - Caroline HardakerJoin David as he chats with author Caroline Hardaker about her debut novel, Composite Creatures, which was released by Angry Robot on April 13th.
Get your signed copy @ The Broken Binding: https://www.thebrokenbinding.co.uk/pr...
Bookish Take: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Vr...
https://carolinehardakerwrites.com/
https://twitter.com/carolinehwrites
https://www.instagram.com/caroluna_wr...
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3yMErb0
2021-07-2944 minAuthors on a Podcast Talking BooksAuthor Chat - Bradley BeaulieuJoin David as he chats with author Bradley Beaulieu about the finale to his sprawling Song of Shattered Sands series, A Desert Torn Asunder. There is also talk of baked goods, swords, and much MUCH more.
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3qQuq9U
https://quillings.com/
https://www.facebook.com/bradley.p.beaulieu
https://twitter.com/bbeaulieu
https://www.instagram.com/bradley.p.beaulieu/
https://www.pinterest.com/bradbeaulieu/
2021-07-131h 15Authors on a Podcast Talking BooksAuthor Chat - Robert V.S. RedickJoin David as he chats with author Robert V.S. Redick about the newly released Sidewinders, Book 2 in his Fire Sacraments series. Master Assassins, Book 1 in the series, was one of David's Top Reads in 2018 and comes as one of his highest recommendations.
https://www.robertvsredick.com/
Amazon: https://amzn.to/2V5aog4
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robertvsredick
Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobertVSRedick
2021-07-0750 minAuthors on a Podcast Talking BooksAuthor Chat - Alex de CampiCome join David as he chats with author Alex de Campi about her newest release, Heartbreak Incorporated, from Rebellion Publishing. There will also be some talk about graphic novels, her debut, The Scottish Boy, and more!
http://www.alexdecampi.com/
https://twitter.com/alexdecampi
https://www.instagram.com/alexdecampi...
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3vRjxp6
2021-06-2552 minAuthors on a Podcast Talking BooksAuthor Chat - Miles (Christian) CameronJoin David as he chats with author extraordinaire Miles (aka Christian) Cameron about his upcoming novel, Artifact Space, which hits shelves on June 24th from Gollancz. There may also be chat about swords, but that cannot be confirmed nor denied. My review can be found here: https://fanfiaddict.com/2021/06/08/re...
https://christiancameronauthor.com/
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3q1IiOn / https://amzn.to/35svuqR
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Cameronautho...
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Phokion1
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christian_c...
2021-06-241h 16Authors on a Podcast Talking BooksAuthor Chat - ML SpencerJoin David as he chats with author ML Spencer about her most recent release, Dragon Mage (Rivenworld #1), what we can expect in Champion of the Fallen, SPFBO, self-promotion as an indie, and much much more!
http://mlspencerfiction.com/
How ASD Became My Superpower - Neurodivergence in Fiction - https://fanfiaddict.com/2021/06/02/ho...
Amazon: https://amzn.to/2Ug15ts
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MLSpencerAuthor
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MLSpencerFic...
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m_l_spencer...
2021-06-2446 minAuthors on a Podcast Talking BooksAuthor Chat - Michelle SagaraJoin David as he chats with author Michelle Sagara about her upcoming release, Cast in Conflict (The Chronicles of Elantra #16) which hits on June 29th, as well as talk about life, writing, and much much more!
Home - Michelle Sagara & Michelle West
Michelle Sagara | Facebook
Twitter: https://twitter.com/msagara
Amazon: https://amzn.to/35NRqg4
2021-06-231h 08Authors on a Podcast Talking BooksAuthor Chat - Sarah ChornCome join David as he chats with author/editor/blogger Sarah Chorn about her current works (The Badlands series and The Songs of Sefate series), her experience with SPFBO as an author and judge, editing some of today's heavy hitters in the indie/self-pub world, and much much more!
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3pWa8eG
Blog: Bookworm Blues
Twitter: https://Twitter.com/BookwormBlues
Goodreads: Sarah Chorn (Author of Seraphina's Lament) (goodreads.com)
Editing: Sarah Chorn Editing (sarahchornedits.com)
Patreon: Sarah Chorn is creating fantasy with heart. | Patreon
2021-06-171h 00Authors on a Podcast Talking BooksAuthor Chat - David WraggJoin David as he chats with fantasy's own Stephen Merchant, aka David Wragg, about his upcoming release, The Righteous (Articles of Faith #2), from HarperVoyager. The Righteous hits store shelves on June 10th.
https://www.davewragg.com/
https://twitter.com/itsdavewragg
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3pEA12p
2021-06-101h 17Authors on a Podcast Talking BooksAuthor Chat - Philip FracassiCome join David as he chats with author Philip Fracassi about his upcoming short story collection, Beneath a Pale Sky (Lethe Press - June 18th, 2021), as well as his upcoming debut novel, Boys in the Valley (Earthling Publications - Halloween 2021)
https://pfracassi.com/
https://www.facebook.com/philipfracassi
https://www.instagram.com/pfracassi/
https://twitter.com/PhilipFracassi
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
Amazon: https://amzn.to/33VwDq0
2021-06-091h 10Authors on a Podcast Talking BooksAuthor Chat - Sarah PinskerCome join David as he chats w/ author Sarah Pinsker about her newest novel, We Are Satellites.
https://sarahpinsker.com/
https://twitter.com/SarahPinsker
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3hhdSoQ
2021-06-0826 minAuthors on a Podcast Talking BooksAuthor Chat - Stephen AryanJoin David as he chats w/ author Stephen Aryan about his upcoming release, The Coward (Quest for Heroes #1), from Angry Robot Books. The Coward hits store shelves on June 8th.
https://www.thebrokenbinding.co.uk/pr...
https://amzn.to/3uMz3Cl https://stephen-aryan.com/
https://twitter.com/stevearyan
https://www.facebook.com/stephenaryan...
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
https://www.instagram.com/stephenarya...
2021-06-081h 06Authors on a Podcast Talking BooksAuthor Chat - John Gwynne, Vol. 2David welcomes back author John Gwynne to talk about his newest release, The Shadow of the Gods (The Bloodsworn Saga #1) from Orbit Books.
https://john-gwynne.com/
https://twitter.com/JohnGwynne_
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
Amazon: https://amzn.to/2SrITMl
2021-05-1157 minAuthors on a Podcast Talking BooksAuthor Chat - Gareth HanrahanCome join David as he chats w/ author Gareth Hanrahan about his upcoming release, The Broken God (The Black Iron Legacy #3), which hits on May 18th from Orbit.
https://garhanrahan.com/
https://twitter.com/mytholder
The Black Iron Legacy: https://amzn.to/3e02E6a
2021-05-0454 minAuthors on a Podcast Talking BooksAuthor Chat - Martha WellsCome hang out w/ David as he chats with author Martha Wells, the Hugo/Nebula/Alex/Locus award winning author of The Murderbot Diaries, Ile-Rien & The Fall of Ile-Rien series, and the Books of Raksura.
https://www.marthawells.com/
https://twitter.com/marthawells1
The Murderbot Diaries: https://amzn.to/2QJgxMS
The Books of Raksura: https://amzn.to/3gwSHyL
Ile-Rien: https://amzn.to/3gv6qpK
The Fall of Ile-Rien: https://amzn.to/3gwG7iU
2021-04-261h 00Authors on a Podcast Talking BooksAuthor Chat - J.S. DewesCome join David as he chats with author J.S. Dewes about her upcoming debut novel, The Last Watch (The Divide #1), which hits shelves on April 20th, 2021. Hailed as "The Expanse meets Game of Thrones", this debut novel has captivated a couple of contributors on FanFiAddict with quotes like "The Last Watch is nearly flawless." & "...my pick for science fiction debut of the year."
This is certainly one to watch out for and make sure to get your orders in! https://amzn.to/3t0IspX
2021-04-2643 minAuthors on a Podcast Talking BooksAuthor Chat - C. L. ClarkCome join David as he chats with author C. L. Clark about life, writing, and her upcoming fantasy debut, The Unbroken (Magic of the Lost #1) - which hits shelves on March 23rd.
Find Cherae on Twitter @C_L_Clark & The Unbroken on Amazon https://amzn.to/3s0GLYN
2021-03-1858 minAuthors on a Podcast Talking BooksAuthor Chat - M. R. CareyJoin David as he chats with author M. R. Carey about life, writing, and the finale of his most recent trilogy (The Rampart Triogy) entitled 'The Fall of Koli' - which hits shelves on March 23rd, 2021.
Find Mike on Twitter @michaelcarey191 & find his books on Amazon https://amzn.to/38Smf56
2021-03-181h 09Authors on a Podcast Talking BooksAuthor Chat - Lee Matthew GoldbergCome join David as he chats with author Lee Matthew Goldberg about life, writing, and his upcoming sci-fi debut, Orange City, hitting store shelves on March 16th.
You can grab your copy here: https://amzn.to/38oPKeL
2021-03-1850 minAuthors on a Podcast Talking BooksArtist Chat - Tommy ArnoldCome listen to David chat with artist Tommy Arnold about life, how he got into cover design, how he goes from manuscript to final cover, and more!
Tommy Arnold (tommyarnoldart.com)
Tommy Arnold (@tommyarnoldart) • Instagram photos and videos
Tommy Arnold (@TommyArnoldArt) / Twitter
2021-03-141h 59Authors on a Podcast Talking BooksAuthor Chat - Yaroslav BarsukovCome join David as he chats with author Yaroslav Barsukov about life, writing, and his debut novella Tower of Mud and Straw (Metamorphosis Publishing - 2/21/21).
Grab your copy here! https://amzn.to/2ZMQENo
2021-02-2658 minAuthors on a Podcast Talking BooksAuthor Chat - Sam J. MillerJoin David as he chats with author Sam J. Miller about life, writing, and his award winning/nominated novels. Make sure to check out Sam's website (https://samjmiller.com/) where you can find out more about him, and his books.
2021-02-2445 minAuthors on a Podcast Talking BooksAuthor Chat - Alex WhiteJoin David as he chats with author Alex White about the first time they met, Alien, Star Trek, giant freaking robots, and so much more. Their new novel, Alien: Into Charybdis hits store bookshelves on February 23rd - https://amzn.to/3dKiQZJ
For signed copies, make sure to check out Read It Again Bookstore - https://www.read-it-again.com/alex-wh...
2021-02-241h 13Authors on a Podcast Talking BooksTBRcon21 - The Joys (or Lack Thereof) of EditingJoin Alicia Wanstall-Burke, Shelly Campbell, Nick Martell & David Wragg as they chat The Joys (or Lack Thereof) of Editing during TBRcon21.
2021-02-021h 29Authors on a Podcast Talking BooksTBRcon21 - SFF Fight ClubJoin David Dalglish, Alexander Darwin, Sam Hawke, Rob J. Hayes, Michael Mammay & Jeremy Szal in Science Fiction & Fantasy Fight Club during TBRcon21.
2021-02-021h 17Authors on a Podcast Talking BooksAuthor Chat - Michael MammayGather round as David chats with author Michael Mammay about life, writing, and his upcoming release, Colonyside (Planetside #3), which hits on 12/29/20 from HarperVoyager.
2021-02-021h 09Authors on a Podcast Talking BooksAuthor Chat - Jeremy Robert JohnsonGather round while David chats with author Jeremy Robert Johnson about life, writing, and his newest release, The Loop.
2021-02-021h 05Authors on a Podcast Talking BooksAuthor Chat - Emily CarpenterGather 'round as David chats with author Emily Carpenter about life, writing, the Southern Gotchic genre, and her newest release, Reviving the Hawthorn Sisters.
2021-02-021h 01Authors on a Podcast Talking BooksAuthor Chat - Sam HawkeGather round while David chats with author Sam Hawke about life, writing, and her upcoming release, Hollow Empire (The Poison Wars #2), from Tor Books; releasing on 12/1/2020.
2020-12-011h 34Authors on a Podcast Talking BooksAuthor Chat - Gerald BrandtGather 'round as David chats with author Gerald Brandt about life, writing, and his upcoming series, Quantum Empirica, beginning with Threader Origins which hits on 1/12/21 from DAW Books.
2020-11-1947 minAuthors on a Podcast Talking BooksAuthor Chat - Essa HansenGather 'round and hang out as David chats with author Essa Hansen about her life, writing, and upcoming debut sci-fi novel, Nophek Gloss (11/17/20)
2020-11-1658 minAuthors on a Podcast Talking BooksAuthor Chat - P. Djèlí ClarkGather 'round and listen to David chat with author P. Djèlí Clark about his life, writing, and his upcoming release, Ring Shout, coming from Tor.com Publishing on October 13th.
2020-10-0649 minAuthors on a Podcast Talking BooksAuthor Chat - RJ BarkerGather 'round and listen to RJ and David chat about life, writing, antlers, The Bone Ships, Girton Clubfoot, and anything else under the sun.
2020-08-171h 08Authors on a Podcast Talking BooksAuthor Chat - Richard KadreyGather 'round while Richard and David chat about life, writing, Sandman Slim, and much more! Ballistic Kiss (Sandman Slim #11), which is the penultimate volume of the series, hits bookshelves on August 25th, so make sure to go pre-order yourself a copy! https://www.harpervoyagerbooks.com/bo...
2020-08-131h 14Authors on a Podcast Talking BooksAuthor Chat - Matt RuffGather 'round and listen to Matt and David chat about life, writing, and Lovecraft. Lovecraft Country, Matt's 2016 novel, is hitting HBO as a new series starting August 16th. Make sure to check it out! https://www.hbo.com/lovecraft-country...
2020-08-121h 14Authors on a Podcast Talking BooksEp. 44 - Laurell K. HamiltonGather 'round and listen to David chat with multi-genre writer, Laurel K. Hamilton. Topics include how Laurell became a writer, early influences in her career that are still seen in her works today, how she keeps Anita Blake a fresh voice in fiction, and a little bit about what we can expect from her newest novel, Sucker Punch, which hits on August 4th.
2020-08-031h 01Authors on a Podcast Talking BooksAuthor Chat - John GwynneGather 'round and listen as John and David chat about The Faithful and the Fallen, Of Blood and Bone, John's upcoming series, The Bloodsworn Saga, and much more!
2020-08-0355 minAuthors on a Podcast Talking BooksAuthor Chat - Ryan Van LoanCome hang out with Ryan, David, and co-blogger, Jason, as they chat about Ryan's debut novel, The Sin in the Steel (The Fall of the Gods #1).
*Pardon the technical difficulties on Ryan's end :D*
2020-07-2438 minAuthors on a Podcast Talking BooksEp. 42 - Anthony RyanCome check out David's chat with author Anthony Ryan. Topics include Anthony's writing process and how it has changed over the years, writing influences then and now, thoughts on self-publishing vs traditional, and tons about his novels including the upcoming "The Black Song (Raven's Blade #2) which hits on August 4th.
Anthony's works:
The Lady of Crows (Raven's Shadow #0.5)
Blood Song (Raven's Shadow #1)
The Lord Collector (Raven's Shadow #1.5)
Tower Lord (Raven's Shadow #2)
Queen of Fire (Raven's Shadow #3)
A Duel of Evils (Raven's Shadow #3.5)
Many Are the Dead (Raven's Shadow #3.6)
The...
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2020-06-2305 minAuthors on a Podcast Talking BooksMAYDAYCON 2020 - Panel 2 - Grimdark, Grimheart, or Just Low Fantasy? You Decide.Come hang out with Anna Stephens, Ben Galley, David Wragg, Peter McLean, and Rob J. Hayes as they discuss the differences between the three (3) sub-genres of fantasy, why they chose to write in those sub-genres, and if fitting into those molds hinders them at all.
Anna Stephens - https://amzn.to/3dTdRmb
Ben Galley - https://amzn.to/3cIVvEe
David Wragg - https://amzn.to/3bGN8HS
Peter McLean - https://amzn.to/2WEAvsK
Rob J. Hayes - https://amzn.to/3cD62AN
2020-05-181h 21Authors on a Podcast Talking BooksEp. 39 - David WraggOn this episode, David chats with author David Wragg.
Discussion includes topics like life in general during these.... weird times, David's job history which he says isn't all that interesting (it is), and a ton about his debut novel, The Black Hawks (Articles of Faith #1) and how it compares to all of the books people think it should.
David's works include:
The Black Hawks (Articles of Faith #1)
Untitled (Articles of Faith #2) - TBD
Follow David on social media:
Twitter: @itsdavewragg
https://www.davewragg.com/
2020-04-261h 25Authors on a Podcast Talking BooksEp. 38 - Jeremy SzalOn this episode, David chats with debut author Jeremy Szal.
Discussion includes topics like the journey to getting published by Gollancz, science fiction influences throughout the years, and TONS about his debut novel, Stormblood (The Common #1), hitting on June 4th.
Jeremy's works include:
Stormblood (The Common #1) - June 4th, 2020
Untitled (The Common #2) - TBD 2021
Untitled (The Common #3) - TBD 2022
Follow Jeremy on social media:
Twitter: @JeremySzal
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeremy.szal
https://jeremyszal.com/
2020-04-191h 24Authors on a Podcast Talking BooksEp. 37 - Nathan BallingrudOn this episode, David chats with debut author Nathan Ballingrud.
Discussion includes topics like seeing his stories receive the Hollywood treatment, how he really feels about labels, writing morally grey characters, and much more!
Nathan's works include:
North American Lake Monsters
Wounds: Six Stories from the Border of Hell
Follow Nathan on social media:
Twitter: @NBallingrud
Instagram: ballingrud
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nathan.ballingrud
https://nathanballingrud.com/
2020-04-1551 minAuthors on a Podcast Talking BooksEp. 36 - Ryan Van LoanOn this episode, David chats with debut author Ryan Van Loan.
Discussion includes topics like international travel and how that influenced world-building, writing influences throughout the years, his upcoming debut novel, The Sin in the Steel (The Fall of the Gods #1), and Ryan even gives David a chance to answer a couple of questions.
Ryan's works include:
The Sin in the Steel (The Fall of the Gods #1) - July 21st, 2020
Untitled (The Fall of the Gods #2) - TBD
Untitled (The Fall of the Gods #3) - TBD
Follow Ryan on social...
2020-04-101h 11Authors on a Podcast Talking BooksEp. 35 - Nicholas EamesOn this episode, David chats with author Nicholas Eames.
Discussion includes topics like not always being able to hide your nerdy side, the sheer amount of rock music Nicholas went through while writing the first two (2) books of The Band, their shared loved for the artwork of Richard Anderson, and much much more.
Nicholas's works include:
Kings of the Wyld (The Band #1)
Bloody Rose (The Band #2)
Outlaw Empire (The Band #3) - TBD
Follow Nicholas on social media:
Twitter: @nicholas_eames
Instagram: thebookofeames
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com...
2020-04-091h 16Authors on a Podcast Talking BooksEp. 34 - Nick MartellOn this episode, David chats with author Nick Martell.
Discussion includes topics like WWOOFing in Ireland, Coming to America and having to learn English for the 2nd time, what it is like being a RA (Resident Assistant) at a super rural university, and a ton about his debut novel, The Kingdom of Liars (The Legacy of the Mercenary King #1).
Nick's works include:
The Kingdom of Liars (The Legacy of the Mercenary King #1)
Untitled (The Legacy of the Mercenary King #2)
Untitled (The Legacy of the Mercenary King #3)
Follow Nick on social...
2020-04-081h 17Authors on a Podcast Talking BooksEp. 33 - Rob J. HayesOn this episode, David chats with author Rob J. Hayes.
Discussion includes topics like working in insurance for a time (and hating every second of it), his escape to Fiji for 3 months, what it is like going through Mark Lawrence's SPFBO for the 3rd time, and a glimpse into his new trilogy, The War Eternal, commenced by Along the Razor's Edge.
Rob's works include:
Along the Razor's Edge (The War Eternal #1)
The Lessons Never Learned (The War Eternal #2) - April 28th, 2020
From Cold Ashes Risen (The War Eternal #3) - May 26th, 2020
C...
2020-04-051h 03Authors on a Podcast Talking BooksEp. 32 - Max BarryOn this episode, David chats with author Max Barry.
Discussion includes topics like pretending to sell high-end computer systems for Hewlett-Packard, his writing influences from childhood to now, how his writing process has been refined over the years, and a good bit about his newest release, Providence, which just hit shelves on 3/31/20.
Max's works include:
Company
Jennifer Government
Lexicon
Machine Man
Providence
Syrup
Follow Max on social media:
Twitter: @MaxBarry
https://maxbarry.com/
2020-04-0348 minAuthors on a Podcast Talking BooksEp. 31 - Jon SkovronOn this episode, David chats with author Jon Skovron.
Discussion includes topics like his wide range of careers before becoming a full-time writer, why the change from Young Adult to Adult fiction, why Animal Crossing: New Horizons is so popular right now, and the influences behind his new trilogy, The Goddess War, starting with The Ranger of Marzanna (4/21).
Jon's works include:
The Hacker's Key - September 1st, 2020
Hope and Red (Empire of Storms #1)
Bane and Shadow (Empire of Storms #2)
Blood and Tempest (Empire of Storms #3)
Man Made Boy (Man...
2020-04-021h 42Authors on a Podcast Talking BooksEp. 30 - Mike ShackleOn this episode, David chats with author Mike Shackle.
Discussion includes topics like his work experiences around the world, his work/family/writing balance, influences and recommendations galore, and a good bit about his debut, We Are the Dead. Also included in this episode is the entirety of the Opening Prayer and Chapter 1 of We Are the Dead, read for you by Nicola Bryant (Peri - Doctor Who)
Mike's works include:
We Are the Dead (The Last War #1)
A Fool's Hope (The Last War #2) - Oct 2020
Untitled (The Last War #3) - 2021
2020-03-311h 28Authors on a Podcast Talking BooksEp. 29 - Anna Smith SparkOn this episode, David chats with author Anna Smith Spark.
Discussion includes topics like her unusual shoe collection, influences for her literary prose style, the Empires of Dust trilogy, being allowed out once a day for a stroll, and much more.
Anna's works include:
The Court of Broken Knives (Empires of Dust #1)
The Tower of Living and Dying (Empires of Dust #2)
The House of Sacrifice (Empires of Dust #3)
Follow Anna on social media:
Twitter: @queenofgrimdark
Instagram: annasmithspark
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anna.smithspark
http://c...
2020-03-291h 34Authors on a Podcast Talking BooksEp. 28 - Dan StoutOn this episode, David chats with author Dan Stout.
Discussion includes topics like writing fiction vs non-fiction, authors having ever-growing TBR piles just like readers do, geeking out over cover deigns by Chris McGrath, and glimpses into his Carter Archives series.
Dan's works include:
Titanshade (The Carter Archives #1)
Titan's Day (The Carter Archives #2) - April 7th, 2020
Untitled (The Carter Archives #3) - TBD 2021
Follow Dan on social media:
Twitter: @DanStout
Instagram: danstoutwriter
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DanStoutWriter/
https://www.danstout.com/
2020-03-2755 minAuthors on a Podcast Talking BooksEp. 27 - Adam CesareOn this episode, David chats with author Adam Cesare
Discussion includes topics like his YouTube review show, horror movies on horror movies on horror novels, figuring out life with COVID, and his upcoming novel, Clown in a Cornfield, hitting shelves on August 25th.
Adam's works include:
Clown in a Cornfield (08/25/20)
Exponential
Mercy House
The Blackest Eyes
The Con Season
The First One You Expect
The Summer Job
Tribesmen
Video Night
Zero Lives Remaining
Follow Adam on social media:
Twitter: @Adam_Cesare
...
2020-03-201h 04Authors on a Podcast Talking BooksEp. 26 - James RollinsOn this episode, David chats with author James Rollins.
Discussion includes topics like writing books while spaying and neutering pets, growing up a fan of Crichton and Cussler, what influences his writing, and a good bit about his upcoming novel, The Last Odyssey, which is #15 in his best-selling Sigma Force series.
James's works include:
Sigma Force: Sandstorm / Map of Bones / Black Order / The Judas Strain / The Last Oracle / The Doomsday Key / The Devil Colony / Bloodline / The Eye of God / The 6th Extinction / The Bone Labyrinth / The Seventh Plague / The Demon Crown / Crucible / The Last O...
2020-03-1834 minAuthors on a Podcast Talking BooksEp. 25 - Peter KennyOn this episode, David chats with voice-over artist Peter Kenny.
Discussion includes topics like bringing Geralt of Rivia to life in Andrzej Sapkowski's Witcher Saga, his recording audition that landing him Ian M. Banks' catalog of novels including the Culture series, working his way up the ladder in the Theatre, and much much more.
Peter's works include:
Master of Sorrows (The Silent Gods #1) by Justin T. Call
The Corporation Wars Trilogy by Ken MacLeod
The Culture Series by Ian M. Banks
84K / The Fifteen Lives of Harry August / The Gameshouse / The...
2020-03-151h 02Authors on a Podcast Talking BooksEp. 24 - John MarrsOn this episode, David chats with author John Marrs.
Discussion includes topics like COVID-19 insanity, working as a freelance journalist, ignoring Goodreads for Goodreason, and tons about his novels, including 'The One' (soon to be a major Netflix Original series) and the upcoming 'What Lies Between Us' hitting shelves on May 15th.
John's works include:
Her Last Move
The Good Samaritan
The Minders (TBD)
The One
The Passengers
Welcome to Wherever You Are
What Lies Between Us (May 15th, 2020)
When You Disappeared
Follow John on s...
2020-03-151h 01Authors on a Podcast Talking BooksEp. 23 - Stephen Graham JonesOn this episode, David chats with author Stephen Graham Jones.
Discussion includes topics like hacky sackin' with the cool crowd, living off Long John Silver's crumbs for a time, what his magnum opus would look like, and a ton about some of his more recent novels (especially The Only Good Indians, which holds a special place in David's heart).
Stephen's works include:
After the People Lights Have Gone Off
All the Beautiful Sinners
Demon Theory
Mapping the Interior
Mongrels
Night of the Mannequins (July 14th, 2020)
The Last Final G...
2020-03-1349 minAuthors on a Podcast Talking BooksEp. 22 - Luke ArnoldOn this episode, David chats with actor and fantasy author Luke Arnold.
Discussion includes topics like a questionable but enjoyable career move as a comedic magician, his time as John Silver on the Starz hit TV series 'Black Sails', the toilet paper crisis in Australia, and a ton about his writing process, including discussion surrounding The Fetch Phillips Archives.
Luke's works include:
The Last Smile in Sunder City (The Fetch Phillips Archives #1)
Dead Man in a Ditch (The Fetch Phillips Archives #2)
Untitled (The Fetch Phillips Archives #3)
Follow Luke on social m...
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2020-03-0610 minAuthors on a Podcast Talking BooksEp. 21 - Brian NaslundOn this episode, David chats with fantasy author Brian Naslund.
Discussion includes topics like growing up in Maryland without a fondness for crab cakes, doing his best Oliver Twist impression when it came to finding work at a young age, not being a fan of sports but a fan of sports puns, and a good bit about his Dragons of Terra series.
Brian's works include:
Blood of an Exile (Dragons of Terra #1)
Sorcery of a Queen (Dragons of Terra #2) - August 4th 2020
Untitled Book 3 (Dragons of Terra #3) - Summer/Fall 2021
...
2020-03-041h 16Authors on a Podcast Talking BooksEp. 20 - T. FrohockOn this episode, David chats with author T. Frohock.
Discussion includes topics like being an avid reader while working in a library (can't even fathom how difficult controlling oneself must be), being influenced by the Father of Horror himself, Stephen King, and a ton about her Los Nefilim series.
Teresa's works include:
In Midnight's Silence (Los Nefilim #1)
Without Light or Guide (Los Nefilim #2)
The Second Death (Los Nefilim #3)
Where Oblivion Lives (Los Nefilim #4)
Carved from Stone and Dream (Los Nefilim #5)
A Song with Teeth (Los Nefilim #6)
Miserere: An...
2020-02-281h 06Authors on a Podcast Talking BooksEp. 19 - Christian (aka Miles) CameronOn this episode, David chats with author Christian Cameron.
Discussion includes topics like being a dedicated reenactor, becoming an Instagram pastry sensation, having an author as a father, and a TON about his books and influences.
Christian's works include:
-Long War Series (Killer of Men, Marathon: Freedom or Death, Poseidon's Spear, The Great King, Salamis, Rage of Ares)
-Tyrant Series (Tyrant, Tyrant: Storm of Arrows, Tyrant: Funeral Games, King of Bosporus, Tryant: Destroyer of Cities, Tyrant: Force of Kings)
-Chivalry Series (The Ill-Made Knight, The Long Sword, The Green Count, Sword of J...
2020-02-261h 09Authors on a Podcast Talking BooksEp. 18 - Matthew WardOn this episode, David chats with author Matthew Ward..
Discussion includes topics like working for Games Workshop, growing up on Tolkien and Brooks, and what we can expect from his Orbit fantasy debut, Legacy of Ash (Legacy Trilogy #1)
Matthew's works include:
Legacy of Ash (Legacy Trilogy #1)
Legacy of Steel (Legacy Trilogy #2) - Late 2020?
Queen of Eventide
Shadow of the Raven (The Reckoning #1)
and many more...
Follow Matthew on social media:
Twitter: @thetowerofstars
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/callaen
https://www.facebook.com/ColdharbourAgency/
h...
2020-02-2349 minAuthors on a Podcast Talking BooksEp. 17 - Tim MeyerOn this episode, David chats with author Tim Meyer.
Discussion includes topics like craft beer enthusiasm, growing up along the Jersey Shore, their mutual love of the Scholastic Book Fair, and a ton about Tim's library of novels including his upcoming release, Dead Daughters (April 16th).
Tim's works include:
69: A Short Novel of Cosmic Horror
Black Star Constellations
Dead Daughters (April 16th, 2020)
In the House of Mirrors
Kill Hill Carnage
Limbs: A Love Story
The Switch House
and many more...
Follow Tim on social m...
2020-02-191h 04Authors on a Podcast Talking BooksEp. 16 - Tim LebbonOn this episode, David chats with horror and dark fantasy writer Tim Lebbon.
Discussion includes topics like whiskey nights with Josh Malerman, becoming an endurance athlete, seeing his novel The Silence become a film on Netflix, and his upcoming novel, Eden, hitting shelves on April 7th from Titan Books.
Tim's works include:
Alien: Out of the Shadows
Coldbrook
Eden (Out April 7th, 2020)
Into the Void: Star Wars Legends (Dawn of the Jedi)
Relics (Relics #1)
The Folded Land (Relics #2)
The Edge (Relics #3)
The Silence
and more...
2020-02-1658 minAuthors on a Podcast Talking BooksEp. 15 - Justin Travis CallOn this episode, David chats with fantasy author Justin Travis Call.
Discussion includes topics like being a HAAAAAAAAAARvard man, using a recreation center for writing instead of working out, and a bit about his upcoming novel, Master of Sorrows.
Justin's works include:
Master of Sorrows (The Silent Gods #1) [Currently available in the UK; US release 02/25/2020]
Master Artificer (The Silent Gods #2) [TBD]
Master of the Fallen (The Silent Gods #3) [TBD]
Untitled (The Silent Gods #4) [TBD]
Follow Justin on social media:
Twitter: @Justin_T_Call
Instagram: justin_t_call
2020-02-1256 minAuthors on a Podcast Talking BooksEp. 14 - Peter McLeanOn this episode, David chats with fantasy author Peter McLean.
Discussion includes topics like his War for the Rose Throne series, working in IT for a living, and multiple book recommendations which all seem to come from Orbit.
Peter's works include:
Drake (The Burned Man #1)
Dominion (The Burned Man #2)
Damnation (The Burned Man #3)
Priest of Lies (War for the Rose Throne #1)
Priest of Bones (War for the Rose Throne #2)
Priest of Gallows (War for the Rose Throne #3) - expected 2021
Stories in the Warhammer 40k Universe (Baphomet by Night...
2020-02-0940 minAuthors on a Podcast Talking BooksEp. 13 - Kealan Patrick BurkeOn this episode, David chats with horror author Kealan Patrick Burke.
Discussion includes topics like how GRRM should end Game of Thrones, why it sucks to be a waiter in a restaurant, how Kealan and David are both currently watching McMillion$, and maybe a bit about Kealan's library of releases.
Kealan's works include:
Blanky
Dead of Winter
Kin
Sour Candy
The Turtle Boy
We Live Inside Your Eyes
and MANY more
Follow Kealan on social media:
Instagram: kealanpatrick
Twitter: @KealanBurke
https://www.kealanpatrickburke...
2020-02-071h 24Authors on a Podcast Talking BooksEp. 12 - Mike ChenOn this episode, David chats with science fiction writer Mike Chen.
Discussion includes topics like hockey, watching Star Wars in the "Machete Order", and the Coronavirus epidemic spreading right after the release of A Beginning at the End (coincidence?).
Mike's works include:
Here and Now and Then
A Beginning at the End
We Could Be Heroes (January 2021 [tentative])
Follow Mike on social media:
Instagram: mikechenauthor
Twitter: @mikechenauthor
https://www.mikechenbooks.com/
2020-01-311h 02Authors on a Podcast Talking BooksEp. 11 - Marc ThompsonOn this episode, David chats with voice actor Marc Thompson.
Discussion includes topics like Star Wars (obviously), The Mandalorian (OBVIOUSLY), and coming up with new voices thanks to the lovely people of NYC. David also calls out someone named Andy Sudeikis for punching The Child when it is definitely Jason (sorry not sorry).
Marc's works include:
Narration for over 90 audiobooks including 40+ Star Wars Audiobooks
Voiceovers for Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, MTV's Daria, and many more.
Follow Marc on social media:
Twitter: @CaptainEhud
Facebook: https://www.facebook.c...
2020-01-241h 03Authors on a Podcast Talking BooksEp. 10 - Josiah BancroftOn this episode, David chats with fantasy writer Josiah Bancroft.
Discussion includes topics like Mark Lawrence's Self-Published Fantasy Blog-Off, the journey from self-publishing to getting a book deal with Orbit, and how being an Art Major at Auburn was not Josiah's niche.
Josiah's works include:
Senlin Ascends (The Books of Babel #1)
Arm of the Sphinx (The Books of Babel #2)
The Hod King (The Books of Babel #3)
Untitled (The Books of Babel #4) - Tentatively scheduled for a 2021 Release
Follow Josiah on social media:
Twitter: @BancroftJosiah
http://www.t...
2020-01-151h 15Authors on a Podcast Talking BooksEp. 9 - CJ TudorOn this episode, David chats with thriller writer CJ Tudor.
Discussion includes topics like Robert Downey Jr showing her his chest, having to choose between being a best-selling author or the Prime Minister, and her upcoming novel, The Other People.
CJ's works include:
The Chalk Man
The Hiding Place
The Other People - 01/28/20
Follow CJ on social media:
Twitter: @cjtudor
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CJTudorOfficial/
2020-01-121h 07Authors on a Podcast Talking BooksEp. 8 - Evan WinterOn this episode, David, alongside FanFiAddict co-reviewer, David S, chats with fantasy author Evan Winter.
Discussion includes topics like growing up in Africa vs living now in Canada, Evan's background in cinematography, self publishing vs traditional, and what inspired Evan to write The Burning series.
Evan's works include:
The Rage of Dragons (The Burning #1)
The Fires of Vengeance (The Burning #2) - 07/14/2020
Follow Evan on social media:
Twitter: @evanwinter
Instragam: evanmwinter
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/evanwinter
http://evanwinter.com/
2020-01-081h 16Authors on a Podcast Talking BooksEp. 7 - Gareth Ryder-HanrahanOn this episode, David chats with fantasy author Gareth Ryder-Hanrahan.
Discussion includes topics like moonlighting as a game designer, the requirement of a baby manual, and how David can't keep the books he has read in order. Oh, and they talk a little bit about The Black Iron Legacy.
Gareth's works include:
The Gutter Prayer (The Black Iron Legacy #1)
The Shadow Saint (The Black Iron Legacy #2) - 01/07/20
Follow Gareth on social media:
Twitter: @mytholder
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mytholder
https://garhanrahan.wordpress.com/
2019-12-281h 04Authors on a Podcast Talking BooksEp. 6 - Josh MalermanOn this episode, David chats with horror author Josh Malerman.
Discussion includes topics like life on the road as a musician, walking down the red carpet with Sandra Bullock, and his upcoming novel, Malorie.
Josh's works include:
Bird Box
Black Mad Wheel
Goblin
Unbury Carol
On This, The Day of the Pig
Inspection
Malorie (July 21st, 2020)
Ghastle and Yule (novella)
The House at the Bottom of the Lake (novella)
Follow Josh on social media:
Twitter: @JoshMalerman
Instagram: joshmalerman
Facebook: https://www.f...
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