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What If: South is Up?What If: Stab Them with StyleSend us a textWhat if enchanted weapons had personalities and were sentient? We discuss that, imagine anime girls, and much more!Derrick's new series of writing guides is here! Ebooks are available now, and paperbacks are available via Amazon!Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, which includes The Trials of Tiarsus, Berylis, Qetran Odyssey, and Qetran Revival. He can be found at his website, www.DerrickHallAuthor.com.Christina "Xtina" Lefebvre is an assemblage artist and author currently writing her first novel 'Cogs & Claws' and...2025-05-0845 min
What If: South is Up?What If: Reality CheckSend us a textWhat if the laws of reality were rewritten every decade? That is our question, along with a bad movie review and Derrick's most hated character.Derrick's new series of writing guides is here! Ebooks are available now, and paperbacks are available via Amazon!Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus, Berylis, Qetran Odyssey, and Qetran Revival. He can be found at his website www.DerrickHallAuthor.com.Christina "Xtina" Lefebvre is an assemblage artist and author currently...2025-04-2331 min
What If: South is Up?What If: Ripples in the WorldSend us a textEditor's Note: Apologies for the delay between episodes. We are working to remedy the situation and return to our regular schedule, but for now, life has other plans. Until then, we will upload as often as possible.What if water led to different dimensions? That is our question this week. We also discuss how different people build their worlds and bringing peace to chaos.Derrick's new non-fiction books in The Writer's Workshop series, are here! Ebooks are available now, and paperbacks are available via Amazon! (Oh...2025-04-0929 min
What If: South is Up?What If: The Mind of a ShadowSend us a textWhat If shadows were sentient? That is our question, along with a crash course on organizing your world, and Derrick's fizzy pink cocktail.Derrick's new non-fiction books, The Elements of Creation: World-Building for a Fantasy Setting & Unforgettable: Creating Characters that Live Beyond the Page, are here! Ebooks are available now, and a paperback is available via Amazon! (Oh, and it's the first in a series. Check out the others here.) Book 3 drops on 3/7!Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials...2025-03-0529 min
What If: South is Up?What If: Future PastSend us a textWhat If time worked differently in various regions, causing age regression and forgotten futures? That is our question, along with a crash course on Adulting and Xtina's new World Wiki!Derrick's new non-fiction books, The Elements of Creation: World-Building for a Fantasy Setting & Unforgettable: Creating Characters that Live Beyond the Page, are here! Ebooks are available now, and a paperback is available via Amazon! (Oh, and it's the first in a series. Check out the others here.)Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, c...2025-02-1934 min
What If: South is Up?What If: Home FreeSend us a textWhat If cities were sentient and adapted to the needs of their inhabitants? That is our question, along with a crash course on Scotch tasting, Derrick's crazy voices, and an exciting announcement!Derrick's new non-fiction book, The Elements of Creation: World-Building for a Fantasy Setting, is here! Ebooks are available now, and a paperback is available via Amazon! (Oh, and it's the first in a series. Check out the others here.)Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus...2025-01-2536 min
What If: South is Up?What If: MythomorphosisSend us a textWhat If mythical creatures were real, but their appearance changed based on the beliefs of the people viewing them? That is our question, along with a lengthy aside on the importance of setting, Derrick's crazy voices, and an exciting announcement!Derrick's new non-fiction book, The Elements of Creation: World-Building for a Fantasy Setting, is coming January 10, 2025. Preorders are available now, and a paperback will be available via Amazon on release day! (Oh, and it's the first in a series.)Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson...2024-12-1841 min
What If: South is Up?What If: Elements of CreationSend us a textWhat is World Building? This week we take a slight detour and reorient the show toward world-building - What parts of writing do we consider world-building, and how do we implement them? M.J. Lindsey is a published author of novellas, and shorts, and has just released her debut novel A Distortion of Fate. She can be found at threebugspublishing.com.Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus, Berylis, Qetran Odyssey, and Qetran Revival. He can be found...2024-11-2039 min
What If: South is Up?What If: One of These is a WalrusSend us a textWhat if elemental beings controlled the elements? Also, Walruses (Walri?).M.J. Lindsey is a published author of novellas, and shorts, and has just released her debut novel A Distortion of Fate. She can be found at threebugspublishing.com.Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus, Berylis, Qetran Odyssey, and Qetran Revival. He can be found at his website www.DerrickHallAuthor.com.Christina "Xtina" Lefebvre is an assemblage artist and author currently writing her first novel...2024-10-2330 min
What If: South is Up?What If: Storms of the Past (Featuring Cindy L. Sell)Send us a textWhat if Sentient storms existed that could be harnessed and used? That is the question this week, along with a discussion of when to write that nagging scene.Cindy L. Sell joins us this week to talk about her debut novel and writing process and play a quick game with us. She is a fantastic author and friend of the podcast having appeared on several episodes in the past. Her debut novel, Remnants of a Scarlet Flame is available now! She (and some free goodies) can be found at www.TheLastDraegion...2024-09-2541 min
CLA Church - Maple RidgeA Transformed Life | [Life] | September 8th, 2024 | Derrick Hamre, Bryce Lefebvre, & Mark Colwell2024-09-0937 min
What If: South is Up?What If: To Dance with PenguinsSend us a textWhat if people could explore hidden dimensions in art? That is the question this week, along with a ramble on POV and children's innermost thoughts.Cindy L. Sell is a fantastic author and friend of the podcast having appeared on several episodes in the past. Her debut novel, Remnants of a Scarlet Flame is available now! She can be found at www.TheLastDraegion.com.M.J. Lindsey is a published author of novellas, shorts, and is planning to release Tapestry in the near future. She can be found at...2024-09-0447 min
What If: South is Up?What If: Toxic ShockSend us a textWhat if mundane natural phenomena were toxic? That is the question this week, along with a new addition to the team.M.J. Lindsey is a published author of novellas, shorts, and is planning to release Tapestry in the near future. She can be found at threebugspublishing.com.Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus, Berylis, Qetran Odyssey, and Qetran Revival. He can be found at his website www.DerrickHallAuthor.com.Christina "Xtina" Lefebvre is an...2024-07-3128 min
The Orange PewEpisode 8: Bryce LefebvreJoin Pastor Derrick as he talks with CLA's own Pastor Bryce Lefebvre! In this episode Bryce shares his story and his vision for planting a CLA Church campus in the growing area of East Abbotsford!
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What If: South is Up?Throwback: Chasing SquirrelsSend us a textDue to life and the July 4th Holiday, we offer a well-preserved throwback rather than a fresh episode. Learn more about Derrick and Xtina as we interview each other and - as always - chase a few squirrels.Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus, Berylis, Qetran Odyssey, and Qetran Revival. He can be found at his website www.DerrickHallAuthor.com.Christina "Xtina" Lefebvre is an assemblage artist and author currently writing her first novel 'Cogs & Claws' and...2024-07-031h 01
What If: South is Up?What If: Seeing StarsSend us a textWhat if the light of the stars held memories? That is the question this week, along with how writer's block can actually be productive and weird movies.Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus, Berylis, Qetran Odyssey, and Qetran Revival. He can be found at his website www.DerrickHallAuthor.com.Christina "Xtina" Lefebvre is an assemblage artist and author currently writing her first novel 'Cogs & Claws' and can be found at www.UniquelyXtina.com. 2024-06-1924 min
What If: South is Up?What If: When Myth Becomes FantasySend us a textWhat if Hercules appeared in your fantasy world? That is the question this week, along with Mark Twain, military history, and the importance of POV to a story.Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus, Berylis, Qetran Odyssey, and Qetran Revival. He can be found at his website www.DerrickHallAuthor.com.Christina "Xtina" Lefebvre is an assemblage artist and author currently writing her first novel 'Cogs & Claws' and can be found at www.UniquelyXtina.com. 2024-06-0528 min
What If: South is Up?What If: City of SecretsSend us a textWhat if an underground city full of advanced technology were discovered? That is the question this week, along with info dumps, beer choices, and the finer points of whisky.Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus, Berylis, Qetran Odyssey, and Qetran Revival. He can be found at his website www.DerrickHallAuthor.com.Christina "Xtina" Lefebvre is an assemblage artist and author currently writing her first novel 'Cogs & Claws' and can be found at www.UniquelyXtina.com. 2024-05-2240 min
What If: South is Up?What If: To the MoonSend us a textWhat if the moon had a profound influence on magic? That is the question this week, along with color theory, problems inherent with translations, and creative Jenga.Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus, Berylis, Qetran Odyssey, and Qetran Revival. He can be found at his website www.DerrickHallAuthor.com.Christina "Xtina" Lefebvre is an assemblage artist and author currently writing her first novel 'Cogs & Claws' and can be found at www.UniquelyXtina.com. 2024-05-0133 min
What If: South is Up?What If: CounterpointSend us a textWhat a magical artifact appeared in our world that could change the nature of magic? That is the question this week, along with the nature of beer, and how we've been growing as writers.Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus, Berylis, Qetran Odyssey, and Qetran Revival. He can be found at his website www.DerrickHallAuthor.com.Christina "Xtina" Lefebvre is an assemblage artist and author currently writing her first novel 'Cogs & Claws' and can be found at...2024-04-1735 min
What If: South is Up?What If: Use the ForceSend us a textWhat if our characters found themselves in the Star Wars universe? This week, that is the question at hand as we discuss the expanded universe, the merits of alpha and beta readers, and interesting cans.Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus, Berylis, Qetran Odyssey, and Qetran Revival. He can be found at his website www.DerrickHallAuthor.com.Christina "Xtina" Lefebvre is an assemblage artist and author currently writing her first novel 'Cogs & Claws' and can be found...2024-03-2756 min
BAOS: Beer & Other Shhh PodcastEpisode #165: The Sabro Effect with Derrick Robertson of Pub BreWskey + Nathan Lefebvre of NathanDoesBeer | Adjunct Series Derrick is officially the guest that has appeared the most times on BAOS, tying with Shehan of Lost Craft, and with that milestone, we were stoked to get into this episode. Montreal's BreWskey is an institution in the city, so we were amped that Derrick came by to hang with Cee and Nate to chat about BreWskey's upcoming anniversary, whether they're the smoothie originators in Quebec, New Zealand hops and how the lots differ, their new space L'Annexe and how it fits in with their two other pubs, why they're so down for innovation, optimal packaging sizes for big AB...2024-03-203h 16
What If: South is Up?What If: No Power in the 'VerseSend us a textThis week we take our exercise in theoretical world-building to new heights by discussing the world surrounding Joss Whedon's Firefly, and what would happen if everyone's favorite tight-pantsed captain and crew couldn't lie.Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus, Berylis, Qetran Odyssey, and Qetran Revival. He can be found at his website www.DerrickHallAuthor.com.Christina "Xtina" Lefebvre is an assemblage artist and author currently writing her first novel 'Cogs & Claws' and can be found at www...2024-03-1326 minWhat If: South is Up?What If: Jack the RipoffSend us a textWhat if a Jack the Ripper-style serial killer began plaguing our fictional worlds? That is the question this week as we ponder healthcare, un-healthcare, and the motives of serial killers.Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus, Berylis, Qetran Odyssey, and Qetran Revival. He can be found at his website www.DerrickHallAuthor.com.Christina "Xtina" Lefebvre is an assemblage artist and author currently writing her first novel 'Cogs & Claws' and can be found at www.UniquelyXtina.com. 2024-02-2833 minWhat If: South is Up?What If: Walk off the EarthSend us a textDerrick here - This episode was plagued with issues and the recording is cut a little bit short. I apologize for the issues and hope to have things back to normal next time. For now, thank you for your patience and thank you for listening.This week we learn that technology isn't everything, that the world spins on, and that Derrick can apply Star Wars theory to anything as we discuss what would happen if our main characters fell off the face of the world.Derrick is...2024-02-1436 minWhat If: South is Up?What If: Meep! - Featuring E.R. DonaldsonSend us a textWe journey across a sea of nightmares populated by fuzzy puppets as we cast our books with characters from the oft-beloved - or despised - muppet universe.Joining us this week is fantasy author E. R. Donaldson. He talks about his work and the violence intrinsic to parenthood. He can be found at his website www.mythicnorthpress.comDerrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus, Berylis, Qetran Odyssey, and Qetran Revival. He can be found at his website...2024-01-3152 minWhat If: South is Up?What If: Archeological AnthropologySend us a textThis week we adventure into the bowels of the earth and talk about what our worlds would look like if our main characters and societies lived underground.Last of the Breed - Louis L'amour - Highly recommended story of a Sioux/Cheyenne Cold War-era American fighter pilot shot down over Soviet Russia and his struggle to follow the ancient migration path of the Native Americans to get home. 10/10 - DerrickDerrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus, Berylis, Q...2024-01-1736 minWhat If: South is Up?What If: Contextual Resolutions with Meg Lindsey and Cindy L. SellSend us a textA new year has begun, and we have not one, but two very special guests on this episode! Meg Lindsey returns to grace us with her presence, and Cindy L. Sell joins us for the very first time!With our motley crew of authors assembled, we talk about media - books and movies - from 2023 that taught us something about writing. Hooked: Write Fiction That Grabs Readers at Page One & Never Lets Them Go - Les EdgertonHow the King of Elfhame came to Hate Stories - H...2024-01-0339 minWhat If: South is Up?What If: Enter the UnderworldSend us a textThis week, Derrick and Xtina discuss underground civilizations and confess their derivative work.Derrick's Top Secret Project #1 has been revealed! Ten Levels Down is part of the 2023 Inkfort Press Publishing Derby. A list of this year's published titles can be found here. This sarcastic, nerdtastic, GameLIT novella can be found on Amazon or elsewhere!Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus, Berylis, Qetran Odyssey, and Qetran Revival. He can be found at his website www.DerrickHallAuthor.com.2023-12-2030 min
Le Corbcast#41 - Derrick Frenette et Ben Lefebvre
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Laissez-vous séduire par leurs produits uniques, reconnaissables à leurs emblématiques chats, avec des noms tels que La Suricat Framboise, Catnip IPA, la Connivence, Accalmie, et la Hydra Crush. Chaque bière raconte une histoire, et je suis là pour la partager avec vo...2023-12-191h 01What If: South is Up?What If: Virtue or Villainy - Interview with J.T. ChuggSend us a textThis week, Derrick and Xtina are joined by author J.T. Chugg as they discuss the implications that their main character could be the villain.J.T. Chugg's debut novel, The Song of the Forest, is scheduled for release on December 8th, and all the latest updates can be found on facebook!Derrick's Top Secret Project #1 has been revealed! Ten Levels Down is part of the 2023 Inkfort Press Publishing Derby. A list of this year's published titles can be found here. This sarcastic, nerdtastic, GameLIT novella can be found...2023-12-0643 minWhat If: South is Up?What If: Prehistoric GeographySend us a textThis week, Derrick and Xtina discuss dinosaurs and digress into a brief study of US geography.Derrick's Top Secret Project #1 has been revealed! Ten Levels Down is part of the 2023 Inkfort Press Publishing Derby. A list of this year's published titles can be found here. This sarcastic, nerdtastic, GameLIT novella can be found on Amazon or elsewhere!Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus, Berylis, Qetran Odyssey, and Qetran Revival. He can be found at his website www...2023-11-2232 minWhat If: South is Up?What If: A Death in the FamilySend us a textThis week, Derrick and Xtina take on the question of how the death of a close friend would affect their main characters.We are also hosting a giveaway!For a chance at your very own set of dice and some other goodies, visit our Facebook Page, leave a like or follow, and comment on the first pinned post before October 31st, letting us know what your favorite episode so far has been and why! A winner will be chosen from the qualified entrants and announced on November 8...2023-11-0837 minWhat If: South is Up?What If: Here's your sign...Send us a textThis week, Derrick and Xtina take on the question of whether astrology would change our worlds.We are also hosting a giveaway!For a chance at your very own set of dice and some other goodies, visit our Facebook Page, leave a like or follow, and comment on the first pinned post before October 31st, letting us know what your favorite episode so far has been and why! A winner will be chosen from the qualified entrants and announced on November 8th!Derrick's Top Secret...2023-10-2536 minWhat If: South is Up?Lessons Learned - One Year SpecialSend us a textThis episode marks one year of the What If: South is Up? Podcast and to celebrate, we take a look at the questions from the last year and talk about some of the lessons we have learned.We are also hosting a giveaway! For a chance at your very own set of dice and some other goodies, visit our Facebook Page, leave a like or follow, and comment on the first pinned post letting us know what your favorite episode so far has been and why! A winner will...2023-10-1138 min