Best Derrick Hall & Xtina Podcasts (2024)

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Throwback: Chasing Squirrels 1:01:35

12d ago1:01:35

1:01:35

Send us a Text Message. Due 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, Beryli…

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What If: Seeing Stars 24:16

1M ago24:16

24:16

Send us a Text Message. What 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 foun…

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What If: When Myth Becomes Fantasy 28:00

2M ago28:00

28:00

Send us a Text Message. What 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 …

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What If: City of Secrets 40:42

2M ago40:42

40:42

Send us a Text Message. What 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 Re…

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What If: To the Moon 33:50

3M ago33:50

33:50

Send us a Text Message. What 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. H…

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What If: Counterpoint 35:22

3M ago35:22

35:22

Send us a Text Message. What 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, …

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What If: Use the Force 56:20

4M ago56:20

56:20

Send us a Text Message. What 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,…

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What If: No Power in the 'Verse 26:25

4M ago26:25

26:25

Send us a Text Message. This 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…

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What If: Jack the Ripoff 33:35

5M ago33:35

33:35

Send us a Text Message. What 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…

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What If: Walk off the Earth 36:29

5M ago36:29

36:29

Send us a Text Message. Derrick 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…

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What If: Meep! - Featuring E.R. Donaldson 52:43

6M ago52:43

52:43

Send us a Text Message. We 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.mythicnorthpr…

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What If: Archeological Anthropology 36:30

6M ago36:30

36:30

Send us a Text Message. This 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 follo…

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What If: Contextual Resolutions with Meg Lindsey and Cindy L. Sell 39:35

7M ago39:35

39:35

Send us a Text Message. A 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. H…

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What If: Enter the Underworld 30:27

7M ago30:27

30:27

Send us a Text Message. This 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 …

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What If: Virtue or Villainy - Interview with J.T. Chugg 43:22

8M ago43:22

43:22

Send us a Text Message. This 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 bee…

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What If: Prehistoric Geography 32:06

8M ago32:06

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Send us a Text Message. This 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 fou…

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What If: A Death in the Family 37:30

9M ago37:30

37:30

Send us a Text Message. This 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, …

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What If: Here's your sign... 36:15

9M ago36:15

36:15

Send us a Text Message. This 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…

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Lessons Learned - One Year Special 38:25

10M ago38:25

38:25

Send us a Text Message. This 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 f…

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What If: Failure to Communicate 21:56

10M ago21:56

21:56

Send us a Text Message. "What we have here...." We continue with 'Darlings: Dead or Alive' in which we each share a favorite line that we have written but are allowed no explanation or context. Derrick doesn't like his new job, and Xtina reflects on...something. In our game of What if? we ask 'What if suddenly no one could speak?"--a question that …

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What If: Mind the Gap 33:35

10M ago33:35

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Send us a Text Message. ...or not. We continue with 'Darlings: Dead or Alive' in which we each share a favorite line that we have written but are allowed no explanation or context. Derrick describes a character describing herself (very meta), and Xtina shows her worth. In our game of What if? we ask 'What if there were mass transit?"--a question th…

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What If: Water Water Everywhere... 31:55

11M ago31:55

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Send us a Text Message. ...And not a drop to drink. We continue with 'Darlings: Dead or Alive' in which we each share a favorite line that we have written but are allowed no explanation or context. Derrick has regrets, and Xtina reaches the peak of description. In our game of What if? we ask 'What if there were a catastrophic earthquake or flood?"-…

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What If: The Sound of Silence 29:18

11M ago29:18

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Send us a Text Message. Apologies in advance, dear listener, for the quality of the audio in this episode. Injuries were sustained, crutches were required, and equipment was forgotten at the bottom of the stairs. Things should return to normal next episode. - The Editor. Seriously, how would you enforce that? We continue with 'Darlings: Dead or Ali…

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What If: Uninvited Guests 31:56

12M ago31:56

31:56

Send us a Text Message. We're not saying it's aliens, but... We continue with 'Darlings: Dead or Alive' in which we each share a favorite line that we have written but are allowed no explanation or context. Derrick gets defines capitalism, and Xtina cheats. In our game of What if? we ask 'What if aliens landed in your main character's yard?"--a que…

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What If: A Momentary Lapse of Season 34:15

1y ago34:15

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Send us a Text Message. Let's talk about the froze and cons. We continue with 'Darlings: Dead or Alive' in which we each share a favorite line that we have written but are allowed no explanation or context. Derrick gets weird, and Xtina describes some stuff. In our game of What if? we ask 'What if there were no season?"--a question which leads us t…

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What If: Messiah Complex 36:00

1y ago36:00

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Send us a Text Message. I'm a god, looky what I can do! We continue with 'Darlings: Dead or Alive' in which we each share a favorite line that we have written but are allowed no explanation or context. Derrick chewed on this for a while, and Xtina introduces her Gandalf. In our game of What if? we ask 'What if a stranger appeared in your world clai…

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What If: Moons over Uranus 35:45

1y ago35:45

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Send us a Text Message. Don't laugh. Unless you're as immature as we are. We continue with 'Darlings: Dead or Alive' in which we each share a favorite line that we have written but are allowed no explanation or context. Derrick didn't ask, and it's curtains for Xtina. In our game of What if? we ask a question inspired by Will Wight's Cradle series …

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What If: Welcome to Ag-Ed 22:20

1y ago22:20

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Send us a Text Message. Editor's Note: We at What If: South is Up? would like to apologize in advance for the abrupt ending to this episode. The technomancers were not on our side this week, and we had some difficulties that ended our recording prematurely. Thank you for understanding. It's creamy, yet boring. We continue with 'Darlings: Dead or Al…

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Author Reading - Qetran Revival: Crimson Prophecy Book 2 15:30

1y ago15:30

15:30

Send us a Text Message. In honor of the release of Derrick's newest book, we have for you today a sneak peek of Qetran Revival read by the author. We hope you enjoy listening to chapter 4, What is Past, and if you would like to pick up a copy of the book it is available in multiple formats here. To see all of Derrick's books set in the world of Qet…

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What If: Live Long & May the Force be Prosperous 37:12

1y ago37:12

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Send us a Text Message. Dr. Pepper slushies (adult style), The Terminator, Star Wars, and so much more. We continue with 'Darlings: Dead or Alive' in which we each share a favorite line that we have written but are allowed no explanation or context. Derrick stops to smell the roses, and Xtina has created a snob. In our game of What if? we ask the q…

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What If: Critical Masses 42:43

1y ago42:43

42:43

Send us a Text Message. Hello, and Welcome to the What If: South is Up? The podcast where we invite you along with us as we learn to wing it like an author. We are Derrick Hall and C. X. Lefebvre - Two new-to-the-game fantasy authors taking our first steps into the great unknown of creating worlds from scratch. In place of our usual game of What if…

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What If: Potions & Poultices 43:36

1y ago43:36

43:36

Send us a Text Message. Spoiler Warning for The Mandalorian [S03 - E07] Minor spoilers pertaining to actor cameos. This week we drink a little too much (again), fumble around right from the beginning, and get a little political. We continue with 'Darlings: Dead or Alive' in which we each share a favorite line that we have written but are allowed no…

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What If: I Hear Dead People - Featuring E.G. Creel 39:08

1+ y ago39:08

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Send us a Text Message. This week we chat with author E.G. Creel on the fickle reality of writing. We continue with 'Darlings: Dead or Alive' in which we each share a favorite line that we have written but are allowed no explanation or context. Derrick describes speaks on the nature of grief, Eva has murderous chocolate, and Xtina needs to stay war…

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Author Reading - Berylis: A Crimson Prophecy Novella 14:04

1+ y ago14:04

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Send us a Text Message. Due to some poorly-timed illness among our staff, there will be no regular episode this week, but rather than leave you out to dry, we would like to offer you an excerpt from Derrick Hall's upcoming novella Berylis, which is set to release on April 10th. Berylis is a short but dense story that was inspired by a single line i…

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What If: Do Over 28:33

1+ y ago28:33

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Send us a Text Message. This week we drink a little too much and change the rules. We continue with 'Darlings: Dead or Alive' in which we each share a favorite line that we have written, but are allowed no explanation or context. Derrick describes minor nobility, and Xtina is on fire. In our game of What if? we ask two questions 'What if men were n…

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What If: Drawing Conclusions 39:32

1+ y ago39:32

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Send us a Text Message. This week we drink french toast and mankinis, talk about art and--as always--digress. We continue with 'Darlings: Dead or Alive' in which we each share a favorite line that we have written, but are allowed no explanation or context. Derrick has to wait, and Xtina deals with mornings. In our game of What if? we ask 'What if t…

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What If: Paper Dragons - Featuring Meg Lindsey 41:19

1+ y ago41:19

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Send us a Text Message. This week we welcome a friend of the podcast! Meg Lindsey is a sci-fi, fantasy, and occasional comedy writer. We speak briefly on her upcoming release, touch on her novella, and talk beer. Meg was also selected as a winner of our Continental Drift flash fiction contest. Her winning entry is featured in the accompanying bonus…

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Flash Fiction Winner - The Beasts of Kepa'nua 6:51

1+ y ago6:51

6:51

Send us a Text Message. Meg Lindsey, author of the tarot-inspired science fantasy novella Six of Cups, reads her submission to our Continental Drift flash fiction contest. On December 7th, 2022, in Episode 5: Continental Drift, we discussed the idea of the continents or other inhabited landmasses being atop the backs of giant creatures. This concep…

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What If: Herding Cats - Featuring Joshua Silverman 45:20

1+ y ago45:20

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Send us a Text Message. Hello, and Welcome to the What If: South is Up? The podcast where we invite you along with us as we learn to wing it like an author. We are Derrick Hall and C. X. Lefebvre - Two new-to-the-game fantasy authors taking our first steps into the great unknown of creating worlds from scratch. This week we welcome our first guest …

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What If: NoThor's Day? 44:10

1+ y ago44:10

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Send us a Text Message. Hello, and Welcome to the What If: South is Up? The podcast where we invite you along with us as we learn to wing it like an author. We are Derrick Hall and C. X. Lefebvre - Two new-to-the-game fantasy authors taking our first steps into the great unknown of creating worlds from scratch. We continue with 'Darlings: Dead or A…

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What If: Technical Difficulties 39:26

1+ y ago39:26

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Send us a Text Message. Hello, and Welcome to the What If: South is Up? The podcast where we invite you along with us as we learn to wing it like an author. We are Derrick Hall and C. X. Lefebvre - Two new-to-the-game fantasy authors taking our first steps into the great unknown of creating worlds from scratch. We continue with 'Darlings: Dead or A…

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What If: Manifest Magic 30:46

1+ y ago30:46

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Send us a Text Message. Hello, and Welcome to the What If: South is Up? The podcast where we invite you along with us as we learn to wing it like an author. We are Derrick Hall and C. X. Lefebvre - Two new-to-the-game fantasy authors taking our first steps into the great unknown of creating worlds from scratch. We continue with 'Darlings: Dead or A…

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What If: Continental Drift 32:42

1+ y ago32:42

32:42

Send us a Text Message. Hello, and Welcome to the What If: South is Up? The podcast where we invite you along with us as we learn to wing it like an author. We are Derrick Hall and C. X. Lefebvre - Two new-to-the-game fantasy authors taking our first steps into the great unknown of creating worlds from scratch. We add a new segment this week entitl…

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What If: Chasing Squirrels - Author Q&A 1:01:35

1+ y ago1:01:35

1:01:35

Send us a Text Message. This week on What If: South is Up? we depart from tradition and forego the usual game of what if? in favor of a round of 20 questions. That's right, Christina and Derrick interview each other, in an effort to help you, the listener, get to know a bit more about them and their work. The book that Xtina mentions is Sidewinder …

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Qetran Odyssey Author Reading - Special Bonus Episode 21:38

1+ y ago21:38

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Send us a Text Message. Hello! Thank you for joining me for this special bonus episode in which I, Derrick Hall, have the pleasure of reading an excerpt from my new book Qetran Odyssey - Crimson Prophecy Book I. I'm excited to have finally made it to the much-anticipated launch of my first full-length novel, and in celebration of the day, have read…

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What If: Edible Economics 33:05

1+ y ago33:05

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Send us a Text Message. Hello, and Welcome to the What If: South is Up? The podcast where we invite you along with us as we learn to wing it like an author. We are Derrick Hall and Xtina Lefebvre - Two new-to-the-game fantasy authors taking our first steps into the great unknown of creating worlds from scratch. This week, in our game of What if? we…

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What If: Flights of Fantasy 39:10

1+ y ago39:10

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Send us a Text Message. Hello, and Welcome to the What If: South is Up? Podcast where we invite you along with us as we learn to wing it like an author. We are Derrick Hall and Xtina - Two new-to-the-game fantasy authors taking our first steps into the great unknown of creating worlds from scratch. This week, in our game of What if? we ask 'What if…

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What If: Fictional Finance 35:42

2y ago35:42

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Send us a Text Message. Hello, and Welcome to the What If: South is Up? Podcast where we invite you along with us as we learn to wing it like an author. We are Derrick Hall and Xtina - Two new-to-the-game fantasy authors taking our first steps into the great unknown of creating worlds from scratch. This week, we take some time to help you get to kn…

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