The Once & Future Podcast

This episode I talk with author David Mack about the final book in his Dark Arts series of secret-history novels from Tor Books, THE SHADOW COMMISSION and a his new Star Trek novel More Beautiful MORE BEAUTIFUL THAN DEATH. We also discuss writing, depression, and his long history working with the Star Trek franchise, including his new role as a Consultant on Lower Decks and Prodigy. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast over on iTunes, rate it and please tell your friends about us. It really does help.

This episode I talk with author/YouTube sensation Seth Skorkowsky. We discuss his gaming channel as well as his Valducan series of novels, his new book Ashes of Onyx and his contribution scenario to New Tales of the Miskatonic Valley (Second Edition). Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast over on iTunes, rate it and please tell your friends about us. It really does help.

This episode I talk with television/movie star/author/returning guest James S. Murray. We discuss opening the Impractical Jokers movie amidst a pandemic lock down, as well as launching the third book of his Awakened series, Obliteration, during it. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast over on iTunes, rate it and please tell your friends about us. It really does help.

This episode I talk with one of my inspirations, Christopher Moore, author of the just released Shakespeare for Squirrels. We also get into his 17 books over his 30 year writing career, releasing a book during quarantine, the lonely job of writing, the pivoting of publishers, and how one of his series set the course for my own Simon Canderous universe of books. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast over on iTunes, rate it and please tell your friends about us. It really does help.

This episode comes to you LIVE from Gen Con 2019! Resistance Is Futile: Dealing With Writer’s Block and Resistance panel! How do writers get stuck, and how can they get UNstuck? Is there even such a thing as writer’s block? The dynamic nerd duo of USA Today bestselling author/podcaster Anton Strout and writer/editor/scientist Melanie R. Meadors discuss! Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast over on iTunes, rate it and please tell your friends about us. It really does help.

On this Very Special Episode I talk with New York Times bestselling author about her latest novel American Dirt and the controversy surrounding it. We also discuss the early days of our Dorks of the Round Table writing group, our long friendship, our careers in the publishing industry, being book people, and becoming the latest Oprah’s Book Club Pick! Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast over on iTunes, rate it and please tell your friends about us. It really does help.

This episode was recorded LIVE from the show floor at PAX Unplugged 2019! We talk with some of the latest and greatest of board game designers showing off their wares, including new games from Green Ronin, Lynnvander Studios, Chaosium, Steve Jackson Games, and Keith Baker’s Twogether Studios (including some talk about their Adventure Zone game)! Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast over on iTunes, rate it and please tell your friends about us. It really does help.

LIVE from the Gen Con Writer’s Symposium 2019! But That's My Book! Staying Motivated In A Sea of Comparative Work. Featuring Brady McReynolds (JABberwocky Literary Agency), Carol Berg, Cate Glass, and Anton Strout. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast over on iTunes, rate it and please tell your friends about us. It really does help. LIVE from the Gen Con Writer’s Symposium 2019! But That's My Book! Staying Motivated In A Sea of Comparative Work. Featuring Brady McReynolds (JABberwocky Literary Agency), Carol Berg, Cate Glass, and Anton Strout. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast over on iTunes, rate it and please tell your friends about us. It really does help. LIVE from the Gen Con Writer’s Symposium 2019! But That's My Book! Staying Motivated In A Sea of Comparative Work. Featuring Brady McReynolds (JABberwocky Literary Agency), Carol Berg, Cate Glass, and Anton Strout. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast over on iTunes, rate it and please tell your friends about us. It really does help.

This episode Cherie Priest talks about the ups and down of a long writing career, getting lost at New York Comic Con, steampunk, Southern Gothic, working in George R. R. Martin’s Wild Cards world, and all manner of things writerly. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast over on iTunes, rate it and please tell your friends about us. It really does help.

This episode I speak with Felicia Day about her latest book on creativity Embrace Your Weird! We also talk about life as a creative, Robot Chicken, Hello From The Magic Tavern, her founding of Geek & Sundry, Comic Con, Dr. Horrible and the Whedonverse, our mutual joys/sorrows of being creatives while parenting, and how her new book can save writers and creators years of banging their head on their desk! Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast over on iTunes, rate it and please tell your friends about us. It really does help.

This episode was recorded LIVE from the Gen Con 2019 Writer’s Symposium where I spoke with authors Carol Berg/Cate Glass and Kristen Britain. We talked about writing their big thick fantasy tomes, the creative process and much more rampant geekery as creatives. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast over on iTunes, rate it and please tell your friends about us. It really does help.

This episode we talk scifi/horror author James Murray about the latest in his Awakened series, The Brink. We also discuss Comic Con, geekery, improv, and the 9th season renewal of his hit TruTV series Impractical Jokers! PLUS! ENTER TO WIN FREE BOOKS FROM THIS WEEK’S SPONSOR CRYSTAL LAKE PUBLISHING! Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast over on iTunes, rate it and please tell your friends about us. It really does help.

Recorded at Comic Con International 2019 in San Diego. Moderator/author Brendan Reichs talks about The Fun-damentals of Story with fellow amazing authors Gini Koch, Sarah Andersen, Whitney Gardner, Thomas Lennon, and Brandon Mull! Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast over on iTunes, rate it and please tell your friends about us. It really does help.

This episode we talk with return author guest Patricia Briggs! We discuss Storm Cursed debuting at #2 on the New York Time Bestseller List, touring with fellow superstar author Anne Bishop, riding the roller coaster of a writing career, the introvert/extrovert madness of a writer’s life, fandom tattoos, grief & its effect on writing, and much, much more! Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast over on iTunes, rate it and please tell your friends about us. It really does help.

This episode we talk with authors Delilah S. Dawson and Kevin Hearne about their collaborative Tales of Pell, including its latest book, No Country For Old Gnomes. We also discuss their super successful individual books and comics as well as tacos, Star Wars, fantasy tropes, fandoms, and much more geekery! Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast over on iTunes, rate it and please tell your friends about us. It really does help.