Best LitRPG Podcasts (2024)

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#45 - A Parrot Card Reading with Plum Parrot, author of Victor of Tucson and Cyber Dreams! 1:02:55

1h ago1:02:55

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Hey hey everyone, this week on the critRPG Podcast, we interview Plum Parrot, author of Victor of Tucson and Cyber Dreams! It was a great episode to record and edit, because not only did Plum have a lot to say in regards to writing, he also asked me a lot of questions about my own stuff! The result was a more conversational podcast than usual, whic…

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S05E18 - The Four Treasures: Tinea and Leah 9:02

5h ago9:02

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Aden... Aden had an ugly childhood. It taught him how to fight and survive, taught him how to run and hide and cut ties. Taught him that he wasn't born right. It didn't teach him much else. So Aden ran. Aden grew up. Discovered the world, and crossed an ocean. Made his life his own. Soul-deep pain notwithstanding, he fought to be happy. Aden made d…

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S05E17 - The Four Treasures: Interview with Eleeyah 25:05

5h ago25:05

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In this heartfelt interview with Charlie (aka Eleeyah), we learn about the German writer and his fan fiction set in the world of Stray Cat Strut. His work, Tinea and Leah has taken on a popular life its own over on Royal Road, and Charlie talks to us about his hopes and dreams for this Cyberpunk fiction. Links: https://www.royalroad.com/profile/149…

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What Is An Aura and What Do There Colors Mean? 49:29

6h ago49:29

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Hello and welcome everyone!! In this episode we will be talking about Auras! Auras are energy fields that are around everything. Me, you, the rock outside and the tree down the street. And no two things have the same Aura. We will be going over what the basic colors mean in general in this episode. Do you know your color? Books used in this episode…

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The Black Herron: Episode 20 53:56

1d ago53:56

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Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number twenty between Rachael Herron and I. This is The Black Herron episode twenty. Don’t forget, Patrons get early access to these episode an entire month early and then we air them on the podcast feeds the following month. If you’d like to hear them early you can join me on Patreon from as little as $2 r…

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240 How to Write Historical Romance with Bianca Blythe 58:06

1d ago58:06

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Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: The fundamentals of historical romance Balancing historical accuracy with creative storytelling Creating historical authenticity in your work Main tropes in historical fiction Handling sensitive topics within historical contexts Find out more about Bianca: Author Website Rebel of the Week is: Josh Gentry…

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#44 - BEGIN YOUR STORY! A Round Table Discussion with Beststelling Authors! 1:21:46

4d ago1:21:46

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Hey hey everyone, this week, we have another amazing roundtable discussion, this time about startings stories! In This interview are Neon Dreams (Second Summoning), Phil Tucker (Bastion, KRIEG CHESS, Dawn of the Void...) and Shawn Wilson (Ultimate Level 1, Dawn of the Last Dragon Rider) ----------------------------------------- If you want to liste…

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S05E16 - The Four Treasures: Dragonheart Core by Adam Atenburgh 19:18

7d ago19:18

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To take a dragon's hoard is to challenge death. The greatest of the sea-drakes wakes, curled on his silver throne; but there is no silver. His hoard is stolen. He rises, screaming, and chases the thief to the ends of the world—only to be shot from the sky. But dragons do not die easy, and never one with such festering hatred. A dungeon core rises f…

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S05E15 - The Four Treasures: Interview with Adam Atenburgh 24:16

7d ago24:16

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In this episode, author Adam Atenburgh talks with us about Progression Fantasy, his process through the publishing world (and audiobooks), his “Snake” series, and his current work of fiction- Dragonheart Core. Adam Atenburgh Websites: https://www.royalroad.com/profile/210367 Misc. Websites: NoDragons Thieves' Dungeon Will Wight Cradle Mother of Lea…

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The Musician Talk, The App Finch and Other Reviews 42:57

7d ago42:57

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Hello and welcome everyone!! This is what we will be reviewing in this episode: Books: Piranesi by Susanna Clarke These Rebel Waves by Sara Raasch Kings of the Wyld by Nicholas Eames Movie/Tv Shows: Three Body Problem-Netflix The Bastard Son & The Devil Himself- Netflix Secret City-Netflix Invisible City Music: I am Talk App: Finch Podcasts: Hello …

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239 Burnout for Writers with Liz Lincoln 54:32

9d ago54:32

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Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: What is burnout Differentiating burnout from everyday stress Recovering from burnout How to establish better boundaries The importance of self care to prevent burnout Find out more about Liz: Owl Moon Coaching Instagram Rebel of the Week is: Angela If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send i…

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#43 - The Interview of the Crijik - A Talk with author ThinkTwice 1:21:52

11d ago1:21:52

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Hey hey everyone, So, first off, ThinkTwice and I talked for four hours in total, about everything from Characterization to writing with disabilities, and it HAS to be one of the most informative Pods I have done to date. It's magnificent, and ThinkTwice has brought so much to this interview that I struggle to put it into words. You can find the en…

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S05E14 - The Four Treasures: Maxwell Flourish: A Fun Night by Zrail 12:21

14d ago12:21

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This is a Modern Age Online story. It is the Future. The realm of online video game entertainment has grown, creating vast and wonderous worlds for people to explore and enjoy. This is the story of Kaleb, a young gamer, and his adventures in the latest Super-Hero Virtual reality MMO: Modern Age Online. Join him as he takes on villains (both player …

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S05E13 - The Four Treasures: Interview with Zrail 20:26

14d ago20:26

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This interview was a lot of fun. Zrail and I talked about his love of video games, board games, and comic books. We talked about the authors that influenced his super hero story Maxwell Flourish, and his larger world of Modern Age Online. A must listen! Zrail Websites: https://www.royalroad.com/profile/50378 Misc Websites: Mausritter Tabletop game …

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Magical Properties of Salt 32:18

14d ago32:18

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Hello and welcome everyone! Hope that everyone survived the eclipse and everyone's energy has returned to normal. In this episode we will be talking about the magical properties of salt! Salt has been a very valuable resource for thousands of years. It is how our ancestors survived. Slowly over time, salt started to be incorporated into spiritual p…

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238 How to Write Trans Characters with Dharma Kelleher 58:42

16d ago58:42

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Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: The importance of representation in our books Writing trans and queer characters when cisgendered Harmful tropes and stereotypes to avoid Working with a sensitivity reader Balancing educating readers and creating an engaging story Find out more about Dharma: Author Website Facebook Threads Instagram TikT…

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#42 - P. W. Tucker's Journey Through HELL 57:38

18d ago57:38

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Hey hey everyone, this week, we're on our way through all the hells in an Interview with Phil Tucker! This one has been an absolute doozy. We were laser-focused, and got through tons of topics, from excellent writing advice (!) to Phil's most watched anime shows, and what he loves in a story! We also get to hear more about his new Story Ideas, and …

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S05E12 - The Four Treasures: Inexorable Chaos by Nino/Cliff Hanger 16:49

21d ago16:49

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Gods are, generally speaking, not fans of directly putting their fingers on the scale. This is for a variety of reasons, ranging from cautioun to amusement, but is generally because after a few hundred millennia and enough prayers to fill a hollow Earth, you're bound to learn the art of delegation. Luckily, among the unwashed masses, there exist th…

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S05E11 - The Four Treasures: Interview with Nino/Cliff Hanger 19:53

21d ago19:53

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Come and learn from Cliff Hanger as he describes his unique story, Inexorable Chaos. Listen as we discuss the difference between experience and power. And finally, learn about the beginning stages of the publishing process, as Cliff Hanger traverses early interest letters from his future publishers. Nino/Cliff Hanger Websites: https://www.royalroad…

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Kings of The Wyld, Hello From The Magic Tavern and Other Reviews 27:35

21d ago27:35

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Hello and welcome everyone!! This is what we will be reviewing in this episode: Books: What Lies In The Woods by Kate Alice Marshall Kings Of The Wyld by Nicholas Eames Movie/Tv Shows: Heart of Stone Podcasts: Hello From The Magic Tavern Please rate, review and subscribe! Don’t forget to tell a friend! You can join us on Facebook, Instagram and You…

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237 How to Write Using Tarot with Mariëlle S Smith 1:09:18

23d ago1:09:18

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Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: What are tarot cards and how do they work How tarot cards can help authors start creating Common blockers writers struggle with Learning to interpret tarot cards Using tarot to create characters and plot Sacha's Tarot Cards: Find out more about Mariëlle: Website Podcast Facebook Instagram So You Want to …

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#78 | Adepticon 2024 | Space Hulk 2:00:12

25d ago2:00:12

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The Thunderhawk has landed, and the guys have returned home from Adepticon, the world's largest miniature-gaming convention. Troy, Ty, and Josh are sharing their experiences and highlights from the event. Troy provides a detailed recap of the Space Hulk events that he ran over the weekend, and they all reminisce about the fun memories from Adeptico…

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#41 - Refreshing Heresy with AUDIOBOOK NARRATOR Justin Thomas James 1:10:36

25d ago1:10:36

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Hey hey everyone, this week on the CritRPG Podcast: an interview with a guy who has three names, Justin Thomas James. It even Rhymes! 😄 Justin is an Audiobook Producer, Narrator, Voice actor, and one of the guys who bring your favourite Stories alive over at Soundbooth Theater! 🙂 If you enjoyed listening to him here, you can find more of his work o…

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S05E10 - The Four Treasures: Doom Guy Isekai by Angry Spider 11:34

28d ago11:34

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A very familiar soldier, used to battling the 'endless' hordes of Hell, is eventually overrun and dies. But his war isn't over yet... Author Angry Spider: https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/34854/doom-guy-isekai Narrator Jack Sapsford: https://jacksapsford.com https://twitter.com/jacksapsford

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S05E09 - The Four Treasures: Interview with Angry Spider 15:11

28d ago15:11

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In this interview, we learn about how Angry Spider entered the world of LitRPG and his advice for new authors. We learned how he came to write a hugely successfully Doom fan fiction web novel that has over one million views (without ever playing Doom)! Angry Spider Websites: https://www.royalroad.com/profile/162623 https://www.youtube.com/channel/U…

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Which Witch Are You? 54:09

29d ago54:09

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Hello and welcome everyone! In this episode we will be talking about the different types of witch that you can be. Do you like divination? Or are you more called to nature? Love being by the water? Or do you like the zodiac and astrology? There are tons! And you can be more than one if you want. You do not even have to put a label on yourself if yo…

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SW 137 INT Writing Her Story: A heartfelt conversation with Gail Carson Levine 1:26:17

29d ago1:26:17

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START WRITING Podcast: “Writing Her Story: A heartfelt conversation with Gail Carson Levine” “DAMN FINE SPACE OPERA!” — James Wolfhampton Get your copy of STARCHILD today! http://starchild1.jwashburn.com * * * This episode is dedicated to my daughter. It’s an interview with Gail Carson Levine. I am sure you are familiar with her book Ella Enchanted…

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236 How to Pitch Podcasts with Michelle Glogovac 1:02:00

1M ago1:02:00

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Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: The structure of a good pitch Finding the right podcasts to pitch to What authors should be prepared to speak about Benefits of a podcast tour when launching a book Interview tips and tricks Find out more about Michelle: MichelleGlogovac.com Facebook Instagram Twitter Rebel of the Week is: Delilah If you…

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#40 - Characters 2: Electric Boogaloo! Round Table with RavensDagger, VoidHerald, Haylock & Madix-3 1:17:57

1M ago1:17:57

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Hey hey everyone, this week on the CritRPG Podcast: an interview with three, real life, living, breathing authors, talking about Characters! We also explored writing to market, whether to plot or pants your characters, and other interesting tidbits 🙂 ----------------------------------------- If you want to listen to the entire podcast without ads, …

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The Black Herron: Episode 19 58:11

1M ago58:11

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Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number nineteen between Rachael Herron and I. This is The Black Herron episode nineteen. Don’t forget, Patrons get early access to these episode an entire month early and then we air them on the podcast feeds the following month. If you’d like to hear them early you can join me on Patreon from as little as …

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S05E08 - The Four Treasures: Interview with Neven Iliev and Jeff Hays 1:13:17

1M ago1:13:17

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Join us as we chat with the dynamic duo behind the Everyone Loves Large Chest series. In this episode we tackle everything from how both Jeff and Neven got into Litrpg, to the importance of anonymity on the Internet, to "mean" book reviews. Learn about what each of them is currently working on, and hints about how they will end the ELLC series. Lin…

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Witches Be Crazy, Sins of Our Mother and Other Reviews 43:56

1M ago43:56

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Hello and welcome everyone!! This is what we will be reviewing in this episode: Books: The Bard’s Blade by Brian D. Anderson Two Necromancers, A Dragon and A Vampire by L.G. Estrella Ozark Ghost Hunter Series by Blythe Baker Witches be Crazy: A Tale That Happened Once Upon a Time in the Middle of Nowhere by Logan J. Hunter The Engineer by Will Wigh…

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235 Creativity, Business, and Publishing with Aurora Winter 1:00:16

1M ago1:00:16

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Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: How to pivot successfully Fiction vs. nonfiction author business structure Creating multiple streams of income The neuroscience behind memorable messages Lessons learned from TV writing and producing Find out more about Aurora: Kickstarter for Magic, Mystery and the Multiverse Linktree Magic, Mystery and…

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#39: Creating SYSTEM CHANGE with a stellar CV 57:32

1M ago57:32

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Hey hey everyone, this week on the CritRPG Podcast: A Job Interview! At least Sunrise brought his CV! 😄 (I will show myself out...) Puns aside, this has been a quick and chill episode, underpinned by Sunrise's experiences as one of the Vanguard in litRPG! 🙂 He's been at this for longer than most people know Royal Road exists, and has written over 7…

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Who were the Celtic people? 33:27

1M ago33:27

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Hello and Welcome everyone! In honor of St. Patrick's Day this past week, that we would do a mini episode on Celtic people. Who were they? What was their mythology like? How was their religion broken down? Did they have creation myths? We talk about all this and more in this episode! Tarot Cards: 5 of Cups and Priestess Reversed Please rate, review…

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S05E07 - The Four Treasures: Mistaken for a Returnee by ReWight 12:35

1M ago12:35

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Aldritch of clan Blackshield is older than dirt and tired of just living day to day with no hope for the future. A half-giant Dwarf by birth, a cleric by class, a soldier by duty, and a survivor by necessity. Aldritch has lived through more wars than he cares to recall. He's seen kingdoms rise and empires buried beneath the sands of time, and he pe…

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S05E06 - The Four Treasures: Interview with Alex White (ReWight) 34:09

1M ago34:09

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Join us as Alex walks us through all of the backstory for his Royal Road novel, Mistaken for a Returnee. He talks about the story that coined the phrase “Royal Road”, about writing in the wee hours of the morning, and the importance of staying true to your story. ReWight Websites: Royal Road Profile Alex Wight Books Patreon Misc. Websites: A Gamer'…

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234 How to Write LitRPG with Michael Chatfield 1:04:08

1M ago1:04:08

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Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: What is LitRPG and how it differs from fantasy Major craft pillars of LitRPG Elements of worldbuilding to focus on Creating game mechanics, rules, and in-game quests Common business models for LitRPG authors Links I mentioned: Storygarden Summit March 19 - 22 Find out more about Michael: Order The Four H…

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#38 - Reborn as a Demonic Tree?! - Breaking the Curse of Dungeon Core with Xkarnation 1:05:00

2M ago1:05:00

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Hey hey everyone, This week we interview the infamous Xkarnation, or Xkarn or "That guy who writes Reborn as a Demonic Tree"! It was a great podcast, and I hope you'll enjoy our talk about naming trees, how not to write Dungeon Core novels and the dangers of rapid growth. We also talked about Damien Nightshade, and Xkarn's mad rise to power, as wel…

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The Night Circus and The New Avatar 30:55

2M ago30:55

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Hello and welcome everyone!! This is what we will be reviewing in this episode: Books: The Only Survivors by Megan Miranda The Shoemaker’s Magician by Cynthia Pelayo The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet by Becky Chambers Alpha Rising Series by Ryan Evans The Jigsaw Blade by Stevie Collier Metal Fury Series by Jo…

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S05E05 - The Four Treasures: A Soldier's Life by Alwaysrollsaone 11:37

2M ago11:37

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A story of being transported to another world. The main character is forced into the military in a fantasy setting and rises through the ranks while keeping his true ability secret. Author: Alwaysrollsaone https://www.patreon.com/alwaysrollsaone https://www.scribblehub.com/profile/105575/alwaysrollsaone/ https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/58243/a-so…

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S05E04 - The Four Treasures: Interview with Alwaysrollsaone 15:05

2M ago15:05

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Come learn about Erick (aka Alwaysrollsaone) and his work on A Soldier's Life. A Dungeon Master at heart, Erick talks about what has inspired him and his work. This interview gives you a glimpse into the life of an independent author, and how much dedicated time they spend interacting with their work and with their fans. Alwaysrollsaone Websites: h…

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Sexual Magic 42:31

2M ago42:31

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Hello and welcome everyone!! Sorry for the delay folks, Kelsey got the flu. She is feeling much better now and as promised there are two episodes dropping this week. This episode is for mature audiences only. This is also a trigger warning, we will be talking about sex and sexual things in this episode. If you can’t join us for this episode that’s …

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233 Unblock Your Creativity with the Enneagram with Claire Taylor 1:09:48

2M ago1:09:48

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Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: What is the enneagram and how to use it as writers Motivation and why it doesn’t always look right How to pursue what you want What rest and resilience look like for different enneagram types Manifesting as a way of getting control Links I mentioned: Storygarden Summit March 19 - 22 Find out more about C…

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#77 | Adepticon Preview | Space Hulk 1:36:03

2M ago1:36:03

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Ty and Josh find Troy between Space Hulk prep hobby sessions to discuss Adepticon 2024 and a brief preview of their schedules, events, and hobby plans. During games played, there is a brief review of the cozy tile placement game Dorfromantik, adapted from the PC game of the same title. While discussing what’s been read, Troy announces his completio…

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#37 - Unbound Author Nicoli Gonella on Stress, Family, and plotting your way to the top 1:01:44

2M ago1:01:44

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Hey hey everyone, This week on the podcast we interview the famous Nicoli Gonnella, author of Unbound! We talked about Nicoli’s series, how he came up with his system, how his writing career began, and the careful balance between career and personal life. You’ll also be surprised to hear that Nicoli is a heavy outliner, and he walks us through his …

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S05E03 - The Four Treasures: Otherworldly by AlloraLee 14:17

2M ago14:17

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Eunora Dawn is just a child. She was born a noble in the kingdom of Maeve, with 5 siblings and a shy personality. At a glance, her life was meant to be rosy. But, when Eunora unlocks the [System] on her 8th birthday, she gains more than she expected. Memories of her past life as a strong-willed and fulfilled woman flood her mind and all but overwri…

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S05E02 - The Four Treasures: Interview with AlloraLee 26:48

2M ago26:48

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Come listen as we talk with AlloraLee, the brilliant mind behind the web novel Otherworldly. We discuss all things, from the inspiration of her writing, to her time on Royal Road, and finally to the authors she loves the most! We also get some fan questions answered! AlloraLee Websites: https://alloraleewrites.com https://www.tiktok.com/@alloralee …

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232 Audiobook Publishing in 2024 with Kate Runde 1:03:19

2M ago1:03:19

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Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Why audio is important Trends for audiobook publishing in 2024 How Podium works with indie authors Tips for marketing audiobooks Choosing a narrator Links I mentioned: House of Crimson Hearts is out now! Find out more about Kate: Podium Audio Rebel of the Week is: Donn (link to potty-mouthed parrots stor…

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CritRPG #36 - How to Fake a Memoir with Peter Lee, Author of Dead Spellbook 50:48

2M ago50:48

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Hey Hey everyone! This week we had the incredible Peter Lee on the show for an interview about his Book Series "Dear Spellbook!" On the show, we talk about faking Memoirs, handling feedback, choosing a publisher, and the most dreaded topic for an RR Author: Rewriting!! Dun Dun Dun!!! Oh, and also angry Greek gods. If you want to vote on the next ro…

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