Beyond The Trope

Our wonderful friend, Patrick Hester, joins us this week to talk about his newly released book, Samantha Kane: Into the Fire. We're also joined, yet again, by James Persichetti from Nelson Literary Agency. Mentioned this week: SAMANTHA KANE: INTO THE FIRE by Patrick Hester SAMANTHA KANE: COLD AS ICE by Patrick Hester The Functional Nerd Podcast The Hugo Awards Baen Library Wordfire Press THE PAINTED MAN by Peter V Brett Google Ingram Kobo Carol Berg JT Evans Kickboxer 4 (Movie) World Fantasy Con John Anealio STORM FRONT by Jim Butcher Brent Weekss Kevin J. Anderson Baen Books (http://baen.com) Jody Lynn Nye Paul Di Filippo Lou Antonelli CONVERSATIONS WITH MY CAT by Patrick Hester (https://www.amazon.com/Conversations-with-my-Cat-ebook/dp/B00AEV29Q8/) UPSIDE DOWN (Anthology) Monica Valentinelli World Con Kickstarter Harry Potter (Book Series) by J.K. Rowling Mur Lafferty I Should Be Writing (Podcast) Superstars of Writing Sam Sykes Howard Andrew Jones http://atfmb.com http://twitter.com/atfmb Jaym Gates Gail

One of our AWESOME listeners, Daniel Mohr (AKA Germany Dan), sent us some pages from a novel he's working on, and we discuss them with our special guest, James Persichetti. Mentioned this week: J.R.R. Tolkien The Music Man

James Persichetti, query reader for Nelson Literary Agency, joins us to talk about the slush pile and life at a literary agency. Mentioned this week: Nelson Literary Agency Kristin Nelson Joanna MacKenzie Danielle Burby Frankfurt Book Fair WOOL by Hugh Howey ERAGON by Christopher Paolini NYXIA by Scott Reintgen Doctor Who (TV Show) Lighthouse Writers Workshop RMFW Pikes Peak Writers X-Men (Movie) Grayhawk Agency

Joe Stech, editor of Compelling Science Fiction, joins us to talk about hard sci-fi and data science. Mentioned in this episode: Mile Hi Con Oracle Brad Feld Hacker News Reddit World Con Neil Clarke Clarke's World Y Combinator David Baur R Deno Stelter Heather Kristjanson Roy Murdock The Boulder Python Meetup on November 10, 2016 Denver Comic Con Pop Culture Classroom Rich Larson http://compellingsciencefiction.com  http://twitter.com/joe_stech  http://twitter.com/CompellingSF  http://facebook.com/JoeStech 

Bryan Thomas Schmidt joins us to talk about writing, X Files, and weird stuff he does during interviews with podcasters. Mentioned on this episode: The Hugo Award THE MARTIAN by Andy Weir GALACTIC GAMES edited by Bryan Thomas Schmidt MISSION TOMORROW edited by Bryan Thomas Schmidt DECISION POINTS edited by Bryan Thomas Schmidt SHATTERED SHIELDS edited by Jennifer Brozek and Bryan Thomas Schmidt Alan Dean Foster Tracy Hickman Todd McCaffrey X Files Predator IF IT BLEEDS (Predator Anthology) edited by Bryan Thomas Schmidt SAGA OF DAVI RHII (Book Series) by Bryan Thomas Schmidt WordFire Press Patrick Hester Kevin J. Anderson University of Kansas J.R.R. Tolkein Mile Hi Con Ben Bova John Scalzi Jonathan Maberry Kate Corcino Chris Carter J.J. Abrams George R. R. Martin LORD VALENTINE'S CASTLE by Robert Silverberg MAJIPOOR Book Series by Robert Silverberg SIMON SAYS by Bryan Thomas Schmidt Lethal Weapon (Movie) HARRY BOSCH (Book Series) by Michael Connelly THE CAVES OF STEEL by Isaac Asimov John Sandford TODAY I AM

The author of WINDSWEPT and LIKE A BOSS, Adam Rakunas, joins us this week. Mentioned in this episode: THE RIGHT PEOPLE by Adam Rakunas OH GIVE ME A HOME by Adam Rakunas Angry Robot Books The Eagles (Band) Hotel California (Song by The Eagles) The Philip K. Dick Award World Con Patrick Tomlinson Alyc Helms Mysterious Galaxy Bookstore Maryelizabeth Hart Omusubi (The Food) Greg van Eekhout Tor Books Green Flash Brewing Ted Chang Marc Gascoigne Sam Morgan Pippin (Musical Play) The Doubleclicks ConFusion January 19-22, 2017 Emerald City Comic Con March 2-5, 2017 Logan's Run Mike Underwood Jack Stack BBQ The White Trash Zombie series by Diana Rowland Mur Lafferty http://Worldbuilders.org  Power Rangers (Specifically the Pink Ranger) http://giro.org  http://twitter.com/rakdaddy  http://facebook.com/adamrakunasbooks 

This week we're joined by three writers who work together to form N.J. Tanger. Mentioned in this episode: UNIVERSE EVENTUAL (Book Series) by N.J. Tanger CHIMERA by N.J. Tanger HELIOS by N.J. Tanger CERES by N.J. Tanger The Coen Brothers SILO (Novella Series) by Hugh Howey Mile Hi Con http://njtanger.com http://twitter.com/njtanger http://facebook.com/njtanger HORUS by N.J. Tanger (Out Spring 2017)

This week, Brianna Shrum joins us to talk about Pitch Wars, writing, and amazing tricksters. Mentioned in this episode: NEVER NEVER by Brianna Shrum Pitch Wars HOW TO MAKE OUT by Brianna Shrum THE GRISHA TRILOGY (Book Series) by Leigh Bardugo Loki Tom Hiddleston Hannibal Lecter Silence of the Lambs (Movie) Zutara Avatar: The Last Airbender (TV Show) M. Night Shyamalan NaNoWriMo LITERARY SEXTS by Amanda Oaks and Caitlyn Siehl THE SCORPIO RACES by Maggie Stiefvater Alan Turing CROOKED KINGDOM by Leigh Bardugo http://brainnashrum.com http://twitter.com/BriannaShrum http://www.facebook.com/brianna.r.shrum http://www.instagram.com/bchrumby https://www.tumblr.com/tagged/brianna-shrum

Travis Heermann joins us this week to talk about screenplays, writing for RPGs, and crowdfunding. Mentioned on this episode: Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers THE RONIN TRILOGY (Book Series) by Travis Heermann Kickstarter Exploding Kittens Twitter Facebook SWORD OF THE RONIN by Travis Heermann Amanda Palmer Critiki Party Podcast Mario Acevedo Mile Hi Con Jeanne C. Stein Jim Pinto DEATH WIND by Travis Heermann The Matrix Ann Randolph Spiderman (Movie) The Firefly RPG - Smuggler's Guide to the Rim Serenity AEG Dungeons & Dragons 3rd Edition The Illusionist's Daughter (D&D Supplement) EVE Online Gen Con Monica Valentinelli Margaret Weis Firefly (Episode: Heart of Gold) http://travisheermann.com http://twitter.com/travisheermann http://facebook.com/travisheermann

There are good ways to handle critiques and bad ways. This week we talk about the good ways. Mentioned in this episode: Charlaine Harris THE SOUTHERN VAMPIRE SERIES (Book Series) by Charlaine Harris True Blood (TV Show)

Self-care is vital for artists and authors, but it's often neglected. That's why, this week, we're talking about how we rest and relax. Mentioned this week: THE ARTIST'S WAY by Julia Cameron Supernatural (TV Show) Steven Universe (TV Show) Daredevil (TV Show) Stranger Things (TV Show) Supergirl (TV Show) Harry Potter (Book Series) by J.K. Rowling Beyond The Trope Episode 85 Time Management

This week Emily shares the first few pages of her short story, Colfax Kitsune. Mention on the episode: COLFAX KITSUNE by Emily Kay Singer KITSUNE TALES by Emily Kay Singer https://www.amazon.com/Kitsune-Tales-Two-Short-Stories-ebook/dp/B01BSZ3RKU/ Nathan Lowell World Con Agatha Christie Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Sci-fi and fantasy author, Nathan Lowell, joins us to talk about his journey through independent publication. Mentioned this week: http://podiobooks.com QUARTER SHARE by Nathan Lowell TRADER'S TALES FROM THE GOLDEN AGE OF THE SOLAR CLIPPER (Book Series) by Nathan Lowell SHAMAN'S TALE by Nathan Lowell TANYTH FAIRPORT ADVENTURES (Book Series) by Nathan Lowell SMUGGLER'S TALES (Book Series) by Nathan Lowell CAPTAIN'S SHARE by Nathan Lowell IN ASHES BORN by Nathan Lowell Audible SEEKER'S TALES (Book Series) by Nathan Lowell TO FIRE CALLED by Nathan Lowell SUICIDE RUN by Nathan Lowell BY DARKNESS FORGED by Nathan Lowell HOME RUN by Nathan Lowell Stephen King Karen S. Conlin CAPE GRACE by Nathan Lowell The American Public Library Association Random House http://nathanlowell.com http://twitter.com/nlowell

This week we're joined by Mur Lafferty, writer and podcaster extraordinaire. Mentioned in the episode: I Should Be Writing (podcast) Ditch Diggers (podcast) Escape Artists Mothership Zeta THE SHAMBLING GUIDE TO NEW YORK by Mur Lafferty Netflix The Finishing School Series by Gail Carriger DIVERGENT by Veronica Roth SIX WAKES by Mur Lafferty Lost (TV Show) Lost In Space (TV Show) Agatha Christie Sunil Patel Patrick Hester World Con Terry Brooks The Roundtable Podcast The John W. Campbell Award Bookburners Season 3 from Serial Box http://murverse.com http://twitter.com/mightymur NaNoWriMo

Urban Fantasy author, Laurence MacNaughton, joins us to talk about his writing, name pronunciation, and telemarketers. Mentioned this week: IT HAPPENED ONE DOOMSDAY by Laurence MacNaughton Hugh Howey Publishers Weekly RT Book Reviews Library Journal Kirkus Review The Matrix (Movie) Patrick Hester Kristen Nelson CHRISTINE by Stephen King THE SPIDER THIEF by Laurence MacNaughton http://booktrack.com Soundcloud http://laurencemacnaughton.com "Am I Evil" (Song) by Metallica DAGON by H.P. Lovecraft THE CASE OF THE GREEN EYED WEREWOLF by Laurence MacNaughton THE CASE OF THE MUMMY'S SECRET by Laurence MacNaughton Alasdair Stuart EscapePod PsuedoPod PodCastle Thomas A. Fowler jbCM Radio "In The Air Tonight" (Song) by Phil Collins Mr. Angry MAGIC CARPET RIDE by Laurence MacNaughton

Giles submits another trunk novel for your listening and learning pleasure. Mentioned this week: NaNoWriMo The Gingerbread Man TWILIGHT by Stephanie Meyer Shadowrun (Roleplaying Game)

Thomas A. Fowler joins us to talk about three new projects he's been working on. Mentioned on this episode: Denver Comic Con http://writersconquest.com THE WRITER'S CONQUEST: ESTABLISH A BRAND by Thomas A. Fowler Nerdy Things Publishing JURASSIC PARK by Michael Crichton DISCLOSURE by Michael Crichton CONGO by Michael Crichton SPHERE by Michael Crichton THE LOST WORLD by Michael Crichton Neal Stephenson SHATTER YOUR IMAGE (Anthology) Edited by Thomas A. Fowler Tracy Thornton Brisendine Beyond the Trope Episode 93 (http://beyondthetrope.libsyn.com/episode-93-forensics-with-tracy-brisendine) Alasdair Stuart Stephen Hood Storium Vimeo Lego Bricks and Toys Kleenex http://thomasafowler.com Crash Philosophy (Launching March 2017) http://twitter.com/thomasafowler

This week we're joined by the co-founder of Hex Publishing, Josh Viola. Mentioned in this episode: Hex Publishing Mario Acevedo Jason Heller Dean Wyant Free Words Mark Stevens Angie Hodapp Warren Hammond Aaron Michael Ritchey KOP by Warren Hammond TIDES OF MARITINIA by Warren Hammond Jean C. Stein CYBER WORLD (Anthology) Edited by Jason Heller and Josh Viola Saladin Ahmed Paolo Bacigalupi Cat Rambo Nisi Shawl E Lily Yu Stephen Graham Jones The Hugo Awards NEUROMANCER by William Gibson BLOOD BUSINESS (Announced Anthology) Edited by Josh Viola and Mario Acevedo Pirates of the Caribbean (Video Game) Smurfs (Video Game) Horse Life Adventures (Video Game) BOOMER AND FRIENDS by Josh Viola Michael McKibben Aaron Lovett THE ZOO'S SECRET by Lindsey Bell JAM Publishers NIGHTMARES UNHINGED (Anthology) Edited by Steve Alten Frontier Natural Meats TRIGGER POINT by Sean Eads Shirley Jackson Award Selena Chambers Carrie Vaughn Steve Rasnic Tem Anna Strong Vampire Chronicles (Book Series) by Jean C. Stein http://hexpublisher

Alasdair Stuart, the amazing owner of Escape Artists and host of the Pseudopod Podcast. CORRECTION: In this episode we said that our interview with Stephen Hood came out one week before the release of this episode. Our interview with Stephen is actually Episode 110. Mentioned this week: http://EscapeArtists.net Pseudopod Mothership Zeta PodCastle EscapePod Thought Bubble World Fantasy Con Marguerite Kenner Clarkesworld Denver Comic Con AnomalyCon Lifeline Games Magnus Archives Uncanny County Archive 81 The Deep Vault The Bridge Stephen Hood Storium http://alasdairstuart.com http://twitter.com/alasdairstuart http://mothershipzeta.com Cast of Wonders Jeremy Clarkson

This week we're joined by Julian Stamboulieh, Benjamin Warner, Jon Verrall, and Elizabeth Neale of LARPs The Series from Geek and Sundry. Mentioned in this episode: Beanduck Productions Geek And Sundry The Gamers (Movie) Gen Con Dungeons and Dragons HollyWeb Festival Arrow (TV Show) Indie Series Awards http://larpstheseries.com http://twitter.com/larpstheseries http://facebook.com/larpstheseries