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This week we're talking to Y/A Sports Romance author, Ali Dean! Mentioned in this episode: PEPPER JONES (Book Series) by Ali Dean STARK SPRINGS (Book Series) by Ali Dean AliDeanFiction.com Little Man Ice Cream Carol Berg

It's time to talk about steampunking. Mentioned this week:Road to Eldorado (Movie)Michael R. UnderwoodFINISHING SCHOOL SERIES (Book Series) by Gail Carriger

Plagiarism is a terrible thing, and new stories of authors supposedly stealing from each other keep showing up in the news. This week, we're talking about one such story and discussing possible ways to avoid this in our own writing. Mentioned in this episode:Cassandra ClareSherrilyn KenyonSHADOWHUNTERS (Book Series) by Cassandra ClareDARK-HUNTER (Book Series) by Sherrilyn KenyonJ.K. RowlingHARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS by J.K. RowlingRachel Ann NunesMedium (TV Show)Ghost Whisperer (TV Show)Gobots (TV Show)Transformers (TV Show)Star Trek (TV Show)Battlestar Galactica (TV Show)Easy A (Movie)Steven L. SearsPhantom of the Opera (Play) by Andrew Lloyd WebberPink FloydRay ReppRoger Watersreasonsmysoniscrying.com

In this episode, we're talking to Leonard Balsera, game designer for Evil Hat Productions. Mentioned this week:Fate CoreEvil Hat ProductionsSpirit of the CenturyThe Dresden Files RPGThe Dresden Files by Jim ButcherGreen Ronin PublishingTitan's GraveGeek and SundryFred HicksRob DonoghueGary GygaxQuin Murphy http://thoughtcrimegames.net/what-is-social-fiction/Fate AcceleratedJ.R.R. TolkienRobert JordanDungeon WorldCortex CoreThe Serenity RPGBattlestar GalacticaShadowrunAmber DicelessThe Roundtable PodcastHero QuestThe Adventures of Baron MunchausenStephanie O'SullivanSpirit of the Blank by Mike OlsonAtomic RoboPaizo GamesKieth BakerEberronDrivethruRPG.comApocalypse World by Vincent Bakertwitter.com/baneofcowsevilhat.com

This week we're talking to Michael R. Underwood. Mentioned in this episode:michaelrunderwood.comtwitter.com/mikerunderwoodThe Roundtable PodcastAngry Robot BooksPenguin Random HouseMadeline AshbyGENRENAUTS by Michael R. UnderwoodThe Skiffy and Fanty ShowTorture CinemaGregory WilsonSpeculate: The Podcast for Writers, Readers, and Fans1 Up ArcadeDr. Horrible's Sing-along BlogSLINGERS by Matt WallaceLee HarrisTHERE WILL ALWAYS BE A MAX by Michael R. UnderwoodMad Max: Fury Road (Movie)GEEKOMANCY by Michael R. UnderwoodSHEILD AND CROCUS by Michael R. UnderwoodJim C. HinesThe Game Preserve (Game Store)Annie BelletSarah MegibowDRAKE by Peter McLeanangryrobotbooks.com

We're tackling the Zombie Apocalypse, then we'll jump into one of Michelle's trunk novels. Mentioned in this episode:J.T. EvansLeverage (TV Show)Star Trek The Next Generation (TV Show)The Karate Kid (Movie)Baccano! (Anime)Durarara!! (Anime)YOUNG AVENGERS (Comic)Wreck-It Ralph (Movie)The Incredible Hulk (Comic)Spirited Away (Movie)Firefly (TV Show)THE FINISHING SCHOOL SERIES by Gail CarrigerTHE HUNGAR GAMES by Suzanne CollinsStan LeeDenver Comic Con

This week we're talking about forensics and how it applies to fiction. Mentioned in this episode:CSI (TV Show)Law and Order (TV Show)RMFW Colorado Gold ConferenceDaredevil (TV Show)Bones (TV Show)Guardians of the Galaxy (TV Show)US Department of Justice (justic.gov)Scientific AmericanHow Stuff Works

This week we're talking with Susan Spann about agent contracts. Mentioned in this episode:SusanSpann.comSHINOBI MYSTERY SERIES by Susan SpannAbsoluteWrite.comPredators and Editors pred-ed.comBond Literary AgencySeventh Street BooksRick Riordan

This week Susan Spann returns to talk about Intelectual properties. It's a collection of advice that deals with issues from Fan Fiction to using trademarks in published works. Mentioned in this episode:Weird Al Yankovichfanfiction.netTHE DRESDEN FILES (Book Series) by Jim Butcherdeviantart.comSir Arthur Conan DoyleGetty ImagesTwitter Hashtag: #publawsusanspann.comKristin NelsonKindleWorlds.amazon.comHARRY POTTER (Book Series) by J.K. Rowling

This week we're talking fight scenes with author Blair MacGregor. Mentioned in this episode:SFWAJean-Claude Van DammeStar Wars: The Phantom Menace (Movie)THE BLACK COMPANY (Book Series) by Glen CookELEMENTAL LOGIC (Book Series) by Laurie MarksGEMINI CELL by Myke ColeElizabeth MoonMary GentleTHE GREAT WAY (Book Series) by Harry ConnollySherwood SmithTHE BOURNE SUPREMACY by Robert Ludlumblairmacgregorbooks.comChuck Wendig

It's our two year anniversary. We're taking the opportunity to sit down and reflect on the amazing opportunities we've had as a result of this podcast, and the lessons we learned over the last two years. Thank you so much to all of our listeners for sticking with us for so long!

It took us a while to make this review, but we wanted to give as many people as possible a chance to see the movie. Without spoiling it.

This week we talk to author Holly Jennings, whose debut novel releases April 5, 2016. Mentioned in this episode:ARENA by Holly JenningsNEUROMANCER by William GibsonHARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX by J.K. RowlingDuck Hunt (Video Game)British Science Fiction AwardsHUNGER GAMES by Suzanne CollinsJim Butcherauthorhollyjennings.com

This week we're talking to Kristin Nelson, the founder of the Nelson Literary Agency in Denver, Colorado. Mentioned in this episode:nelsonagency.comPub Rants BlogGlamourCosmopolitanSelf MagazineLittle Brown PublishingHarper CollinsBIRD BOX by Josh MalermanFINDERS, KEEPERS by Linnea SinclairRandom HouseBallantine Del ReyBook ExpoHugh HowieJasinda WilderJana DeLeonCourtney MilanSteven L SearsAmazon KindleSony E-ReaderTHE LUMINARIES by Eleanor CattonLEXICON by Max BarrySTEVE JOBS by Walter IsaacsonTHE ROUND HOUSE by Louise ErdrichAaron Michael Ritchey

We're talking about time management for writers this week, complete with tips and tricks and our own personal methods. Mentioned in this episode:SUCCESSFUL TIME MANAGEMENT FOR DUMMIES by Dirk ZellerSusan SpannThe Pomodoro TechniqueStephen KingFriends (TV Show)

It's a week to talk about all of the exciting releases coming in 2016! Mentioned in this episode:Mile High ConDenver Comic ConAnomaly ConChemistry Club's Copia comicMAL-ConAftershock ComicsSuperzero (Comic)Marguerite BennettINSEXTS (Comic)IMPRUDENCE by Gail CarrigerTHE RAVEN KING by Maggie StiefvaterCALAMITY by Brandon SandersonTHE GREAT TROLL WAR by Jasper FfordeEBON by Robin McKinleyA SONG OF ICE AND FIRE by George R. R. MartinPatrick RothfussPEAKY BLINDERS (TV Show)Agent Carter (TV Show)Sherlock (TV Show)Elementary (TV Show)Scorpion (TV Show)NCIS (TV Show)Best Time Ever (TV Show)Neil Patrick HarrisHackers (Movie)Rogue One (Movie)Boba FettMoana (Movie)Captain America: Civil War (Movie)AltmanIronmanSpidermanDeadpool (Movie)Batman VS. Superman (Movie)Suicide Squad (Movie)Ghostbusters (Movie Reboot)Independence Day: Resurgence (Movie)Finding Dory (Movie)Wall-E (Movie)Bicentennial ManPride And Prejudice and Zombies (Movie)PEACE TALKS by Jim Butcher

This week we interview independent comic writer, Ashish Thomas. Mentioned in this episode:The Geeked Gods PodcastAgent 18Code Name: TalamhScott SnyderSWAMP THINGBATMAN4th World ComicsJason MoralesX FilesX-MenGraham Siskreadycomics.comWayward ComicsDCMarvel

This week we talk to Hanna C. Howard, who recently signed accepted representation from Jenny Bent of the Jenny Bent Agency. We're talking about the process that brought her to getting an agent. Mentioned in this episode:hannachoward.comtwitter.com/hannachowardSUNCHILD (Working Title) by Hanna C. HowardDavid TenantMatt SmithTom BakerDoctor WhoChristopher EcclestonDaredevil (TV Show)Firefly (TV Show)Joanna Meyer

It's our Christmas and New Year's break. We're off this week and next, so enjoy your holidays and family!

This week, Josh Vogt returns to talk about his move to Paizo Games in Redmond, Washington. Mentioned in this episode:Wordfire PressPaizo GamesPathfinderjrvogt.compaizo.comENTER THE JANITOR by Josh VogtEmerald City Comic ConMAIDS OF WRATH by Josh VogtOre-conPaizo ConGen ConOrigins Gaming ConventionPAX PrimeBlizConTHE DUSTPAN COMETH by Josh VogtJeff HerndonFELLOWSHIP OF THE SQUEEGEE by Josh VogtA TALE OF TWO PORT-O-POTIES by Josh VogtGalaxy's Edge MagazineNaughty or Nice AnthologyForgotten Realms (Fantasy Setting and Novel Series)Carrie VaughnJim ButcherHarry PotterHc Svnt Dracones (RPG System)