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Welcome to the Military Science Fiction Podcast. We’re four veterans who were crazy enough to become writers, and we’re here to talk about what makes great Military SF, the greatest niche within a niche of any fiction. More niche than the Coast Guard. On board is Rick Partlow, author of more than sixty novels, including Contact Front and the Drop Trooper series, Jeffery H. Haskell, author of the Grimm’s War series, as well as the Wraith and Arsenal superhero series, Josh Hayes, author of the ...
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This is the podcast where each week I read a chapter from a different indie author. Join me to discover new authors and to gain context for the writing of your indie author peers and mentors!
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MILSFPOD S01E14 From the Military to Writing MILSF
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A member of the Discord asked how we transitioned from the military to writing Military Science Fiction. We tackle the question and talk about some of the challenges of writing while serving and working later jobs that might not take kindly to "writers." Thanks for hanging out with us! _______________ The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick…
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Drone technology is advancing so quickly in the present day that it can be difficult to imagine how it will affect future combat. Do drones make for interesting stories? We talk about how great military science fiction uses drones, and their impact on future warfare. _______________ The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Haye…
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With advanced technology, will there still be a need for war? If war is a force that gives us meaning, what does that look like for an advanced society? Today we discusshow humans will most likely find reasons to fight in the future. _______________ The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S.…
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MILSFPOD S01E11 Worldbuilding and Future History
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Developing realistic future backdrops can be especially challenging for Military Science Fiction. With advances in technology, will war still exist? Is it really human nature? Well, that seems to be the case. We talk about what details matter, how to make everything tie together in believable ways, and the Rule of Cool. _______________ The Military…
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Rank can be everything in a military story. How characters use their rank to accomplish their goals can be some of the most entertaining stories to read, and increasing pressure of rank can weigh on characters as they progress. Everybody likes to read about a sergeant, close to the action, but it's hard to do generals and admirals well. Let's talk …
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In this episode we bond over a love of Mech Warrior, Titanfall and Robotech, and discuss what it takes to make mechs work in combat, or just go with Rule of Cool. The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron. Every Wednesday (mostly) Our Books: Jeffery H.Haskell: https://amzn.to/3Yaq6VZ …
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MILSFPOD S01E08 Invading a Hostile Planet
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In this episode we discuss the world building aspects of landing a force on a hostile planet. Why would you even want to do it? How far out could defenders see your approach? Why not just lob asteroids? Aliens or humans? Come hang out for some milsf nerdery. The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and…
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MILSFPOD S01E07 - Aliens Movie Review
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A piece of the bedrock of Military Science Fiction: Aliens, the second film in the Alien franchise, started many of the tropes we love and expect today. Haven't seen it? About FACE and watch it immediately. The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron. Every Wednesday. Our Books: Jeffery…
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MILSFPOD S01E06 Death in Military Science Fiction
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Military Science Fiction tells the stories of war and battle, and people die in battle. What makes a great death and what makes that sacrifice feel wasted? The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron. Every Wednesday. Our Books: Jeffery H.Haskell: https://amzn.to/3Yaq6VZ Rick Partlow: h…
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MILSFPOD S01E05 Relatable Future Military
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What makes a relatable future military? Some military traditions transcend history, and others depend entirely on weapons systems, societies and economies. We discuss how to make a future military make sense to current day readers. The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron. Every Wedn…
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MILSFPOD S01E04 - The Importance of Rank in Military Science Fiction
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Today we talk about the importance of rank in military science fiction. The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron. Every Wednesday. Our Books: Jeffery H.Haskell: https://amzn.to/3Yaq6VZ Rick Partlow: https://amzn.to/3W74AzL Josh Hayes: https://amzn.to/3Wdcpmz James S. Aaron: https://a…
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S01E03 MILSFPOD - Hard vs Soft Military Science Fiction
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What makes believable Military Science Fiction? We debate hard vs soft MilSF, what throws us out of a story, and what gets us really excited when a story is right on target. The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron. Every Wednesday. Our Books: Jeffery H.Haskell: https://amzn.to/3Yaq6…
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MILSFPOD S01E02 - What is Military Science Fiction?
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Is it space opera with military characters? Or is there something unique about a directly military story? We battle it out to reach a definition. Or not. The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron. Every Wednesday. Our Books: Jeffery H.Haskell: https://amzn.to/3Yaq6VZ Rick Partlow: htt…
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S01E01 MILSFPOD - Science Fiction Cons for Working Authors
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Rick and James just came back from LibertyCon in Chattanooga, TN, so we're talking about attending conventions as a fan and author. We share stories and tips and tricks on getting the most out of cons. The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron. Weekly every Wednesday. Join our Discord…
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https://ia601509.us.archive.org/10/items/Episode51KenWard/Episode%2051%20Ken%20Ward.mp3 Today I’m reading from an exciting, hooky crime thriller by indie author Ken Ward! I’m off-site again, so the audio is a little different, but I’m sure you’ll enjoy Ken’s first chapter. You can find Ken’s book, Kill Me Tomorrow, here on Amazon, and you can find …
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https://ia601503.us.archive.org/33/items/Episode50BenjaminDouglas/Episode%2050%20Benjamin%20Douglas.mp3 IT’S THE BIG FIVE-O! Get excited! To celebrate 50 episodes of the show, I’m reading the first chapter from one of my own short stories, Stowaway, another prequel story to my ongoing Starship Fairfax scifi series. You can read the whole thing for …
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https://ia801506.us.archive.org/30/items/Episode49BeccaPrice/Episode%2049%20Becca%20Price.mp3 Hi everyone! I’m back at it after a week off with the cold, and I’m feeling better than ever Today I’m reading from an illustrated children’s e-book, Dragons & Dreams: Bedtime Stories, by indie author Becca Price. Fun! You can find Becca here at her own we…
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https://ia801500.us.archive.org/2/items/Episode48ElizabethBarone/Episode%2048%20Elizabeth%20Barone.mp3 Today I’m reading the first chapter from A Disturbing Prospect, a romantic suspense novel by indie author Elizabeth Barone. Thanks for joining me! You can find Elizabeth here at her website, and also here at her Amazon Author Page. As always, this…
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https://ia601508.us.archive.org/18/items/Episode47RickPartlow/Episode%2047%20Rick%20Partlow.mp3 Today’s indie author is a retired service member who has been cranking out military science fiction novels like hotcakes! You can find Rick Partlow here at his own website, and also here at his Amazon Author webpage. His Recon: The Complete Series will b…
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https://ia601505.us.archive.org/13/items/Episode46BRKingsolver/Episode%2046%20BR%20Kingsolver.mp3 Today I’m reading the first chapter from Chameleon Assassin by award-winning indie author BR Kingsolver! You can find BR here at her website, and also here at her Amazon Author Page. As always, this reading does not come from an audiobook, and is prese…
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https://ia801506.us.archive.org/25/items/Episode45DABale/Episode%2045%20DA%20Bale.mp3 Welcome, readers and writers! Today I’m reading a chapter from indie author D A Bale’s exciting espionage novel Running Into The Darkness, which, as of the time of this episode, is FREE on Amazon. Go get it! I had a lot of fun with this short, punchy reading, and …
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https://ia601506.us.archive.org/23/items/Episode44EdwinDownward/Episode%2044%20Edwin%20Downward.mp3 Hi Everyone! Today I’m reading the first chapter from Space Opera novel Synergy of Hopes by indie author Edwin Downward. Have a listen, and feel free to drop a line in the comments or on twitter (@cantankerousben) to tell me what you think constitute…
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https://ia601502.us.archive.org/34/items/Episode43CraigAPriceJr/Episode%2043%20Craig%20A%20Price%20Jr.mp3 Hi Everyone! Today I’m very excited to read from the work of indie fantasy author Craig A. Price, Jr. Craig recently made the USA Today Bestseller list, and he has a great presence on Wattpad. You can find him here at his website and also here …
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https://ia601501.us.archive.org/34/items/Episode42HCHarrington/Episode%2042%20HC%20Harrington.mp3 Hello everyone, and happy 2018! Welcome back to The Book Speaks Podcast, after a two-week winter holiday hiatus. We’re back and ready to roar through a great year of indie author readings, starting with coming-of-age epic fantasy from H.C. Harrington t…
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