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August 13, 2024
Ep 44 — Finding Hope & Wonder in Writing — Steven A Guglich
How much dedication does it take to write your first novel?
Steven Guglich fell in love with the world building process, and spent 15 years getting his first book to market. Worth it? Absolutely. Steven now has a fully developed world to play in and is enjoying having his book out in the world.
Piercing the Veil is Steven’s first fantasy novel, and we chat all about it and the world he’s created.
We also discuss how he finds the time to write while also committing to his full-time principal job and a family, who his biggest influences are and what it means to him to be able to focus on his craft.
We have a great conversation - I hope you’ll stick around and join us.
Find Steven’s website - https://stevenguglich.com/
His Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/steven.guglich/
And Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stevenguglich/
Get Steven’s book, Piercing the Veil - https://books2read.com/u/4AGZw0
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Also, be sure to check out my Science Fiction books, Eclipse, https://books2read.com/eclipse-podcast
Chimera - https://books2read.com/chimera-fractured-orbit
And Resurgence - https://books2read.com/resurgence-fractured-orbit
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August 6, 2024
Ep 43 - Finding Time to Write - Dan Kenner
Most writers wish they could spend more of their time writing.
With 7 kids, a full-time job, a farm, and a podcast, it’s safe to say that Dan Kenner is a busy guy. Yet, he has still found the time to write and publish nine novels over the course of the last 4 years.
So what’s his secret? In his own words - he takes a casual approach.
We have a great conversation about how he manages his time, his podcast, and his upcoming book Dragon Blooded.
I had a great time - I hope you’ll stick around and join us.
Check out The Casual Author podcast on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thecasualauthor
Find Dan’s website - https://dankenner.com/
His Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/authordankenner/
Get Dan’s book, Dragon Blooded - https://books2read.com/u/4jZWa2
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You can check out this episode on all major streaming platforms & YouTube - https://linktr.ee/greatestinthemultiverse
Get The Bartender Between Worlds on my website - https://www.hermansteuernagel.com/shop
Or on other platforms - https://books2read.com/u/b5Y6jA/
Find the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatestpodcastinthemultiverse and on Facebook:: https:www.facebook.com/greatestpodcastinthemultiverse
Also, be sure to check out my Science Fiction books, Eclipse, https://books2read.com/eclipse-podcast
Chimera - https://books2read.com/chimera-fractured-orbit
And Resurgence - https://books2read.com/resurgence-fractured-orbit
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**The links in the show notes may contain affiliate links - There is no additional charge to you, but it helps me continue to create and put out more content. Thank you for supporting my channel so I can continue to provide you with free content each week! There is no additional charge to you, but it can help me continue to create and put out more content. Thank you for supporting my channel so I can continue to provide you with free content each week!
July 30, 2024
Ep 42 — This is Why Storytelling is Important — R R Virdi
What compels us to tell and listen to stories? As I discuss with USA Today Bestselling author R.R. Virdi - storytelling is likely as old as humanity itself.
We have an in-depth conversation about what storytelling has looked like, from its origins to how mythology and tales were shared along trade routes, with evidence that the tales we know in our western mythos actually originate in stories and far older.
We then chat about Virdi’s novels, The First Binding, and the upcoming, The Doors of Midnight - and how his love of mythology and storytelling shaped and formed these epic stories of his own.
This was such an insightful and engaging conversation. I hope you’ll join us.
Check out R.R. Virdi’s X/Twitter - https://x.com/rrvirdi
And Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rrvirdi/
Get The First Binding - https://books2read.com/u/mKlOME
And The Doors of Midnight - https://books2read.com/u/brdA8W
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You can check out this episode on all major streaming platforms & YouTube - https://linktr.ee/greatestinthemultiverse
Get The Bartender Between Worlds on my website - https://www.hermansteuernagel.com/shop
Or on other platforms - https://books2read.com/u/b5Y6jA/
Find the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatestpodcastinthemultiverse and on Facebook:: https:www.facebook.com/greatestpodcastinthemultiverse
Also, be sure to check out my Science Fiction books, Eclipse, https://books2read.com/eclipse-podcast
Chimera - https://books2read.com/chimera-fractured-orbit
And Resurgence - https://books2read.com/resurgence-fractured-orbit
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July 23, 2024
Ep 41 — This is Why Cozy Fantasy is Taking Over — Rebecca Thorne
What does overnight success look like? Many people have only recently discovered Rebecca Thorne and her USA Today Bestselling book — Can’t Spell Treason Without Tea. But that meteoric rise to bestseller status took her over a decade of learning and strategizing.
Rebecca and I have an incredible conversation about her journey, about her transitions between traditional and indie publishing, and how she landed her dream publishing deal that blew all of her expectations out of the water.
This was such a fun conversation. I hope you’ll join us.
Check out Rebecca Thorne’s website - http://rebeccathorne.net/
Her TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@rebecca.thorne
And Her Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rebeccathornewrites/
Get Can’t Spell Treason Without Tea - books2read.com/u/38A90a
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BONUS: Join myself, S.L. Rowland, Z.S. Diamanti, and Adrian Gibson over on the FanFiAddict YouTube channel for the LAUNCH of The Bartender Between Worlds - Tonight!! Tuesday, July 23, at 5:30pm PST.
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You can check out this episode on all major streaming platforms & YouTube - https://linktr.ee/greatestinthemultiverse
Get The Bartender Between Worlds on my website - https://www.hermansteuernagel.com/shop
Or on other platforms - https://books2read.com/u/b5Y6jA/
Find the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatestpodcastinthemultiverse and on Facebook:: https:www.facebook.com/greatestpodcastinthemultiverse
Also, be sure to check out my Science Fiction books, Eclipse, https://books2read.com/eclipse-podcast
Chimera - https://books2read.com/chimera-fractured-orbit
And Resurgence - https://books2read.com/resurgence-fractured-orbit
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July 16, 2024
Ep 40 — Cursed Cocktails & Cozy Fantasy — S.L. Rowland
From LitRPG to Cozy Fantasy, S.L. Rowland has been making an impact on the self-publishing landscape ever since he decided to release his debut novel, Pangea Online. Now with nearly a dozen books under his belt, he’s perhaps best known for a cozy fantasy book titled Cursed Cocktails, a fun story about a Blood Elf who decides to retire open a pub in a cozy town.
We chat about his writing journey as well as the role and growing popularity cozy fantasy has in the literary landscape amidst current events.
He also shares details about his now LIVE Kickstarter campaign for a special edition hardcover of their book, 'Sword and Thistle,' and their plans for future projects.
Check out the Kickstarter for Sword and Thistle here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/slrowland/sword-and-thistle-special-edition-hardcover
BONUS: Join myself, S.L. Rowland, Z.S. Diamanti, and Adrian Gibson over on the FanFiAddict YouTube channel for the LAUNCH of The Bartender Between Worlds - Tuesday, July 23, at 5:30pm PST.
Check out S.L. Rowland’’s website - https://slrowland.com/
And His Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/slrowlandauthor/
Get Cursed Cocktails - https://books2read.com/u/3kwPVg
Get Sword & Thistle - https://books2read.com/u/bMl7y8
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You can check out this episode on all major streaming platforms & YouTube - https://linktr.ee/greatestinthemultiverse
Or Preorder The Bartender Between Worlds on my website - https://www.hermansteuernagel.com/shop
Or on other platforms - https://books2read.com/u/b5Y6jA/
Find the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatestpodcastinthemultiverse and on Facebook:: https:www.facebook.com/greatestpodcastinthemultiverse
Also, be sure to check out my Science Fiction books, Eclipse, https://books2read.com/eclipse-podcast
Chimera - https://books2read.com/chimera-fractured-orbit
And Resurgence - https://books2read.com/resurgence-fractured-orbit
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July 9, 2024
Ep 39 — He Quit His Job To Create This World — Jonathan Weiss
Jonathan Weiss was all in when he decided to pursue his dream of being an author. Now two years later, five books published and more on the way, he’s building a fantasy dystopian empire through a multi-series world.Jonathan was a great guest, and his passion for his writing and world building comes across loud and clear. We had a wonderful time. Come for the accent, stay for the riveting fantasy discussion.Check out Jonathan’’s website - https://jonathanweiss.com.au/ And His Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jonathanw_a... Get Molton Flux - https://books2read.com/u/4D9Ww7 Get The Hytharo Redux - https://books2read.com/u/bp9DXg * * * You can check out this episode on all major streaming platforms & YouTube - https://linktr.ee/greatestinthemultiv... Or Preorder The Bartender Between Worlds on my website - https://www.hermansteuernagel.com/shop Or on other platforms - https://books2read.com/u/b5Y6jA/ Find the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatestpod... and on Facebook:: https:www.facebook.com/greatestpodcastinthe... Also, be sure to check out my Science Fiction books, Eclipse, https://books2read.com/eclipse-podcas... - https://books2read.com/chimera-fractu... And Resurgence - https://books2read.com/resurgence-fra... * * *Episode recorded using RiversideFM - Sign up today for access to premium recordings. - https://www.riverside.fm/?via=herman-... show uses affiliate links
July 2, 2024
Ep 38 — Pivoting as an Indie Author — Scott Palmer
What do you do when Amazon shuts down your author account weeks before your debut novel is set to launch? That’s the question Scott Palmer, author of his fantasy debut, A Memory of Song, found himself facing earlier this year.
Instead of panicking, Scott pivoted, and took his book wide with an innovative strategy to ensure his readers weren’t left high and dry.
I had a great time with Scott, I hope you enjoy our conversation
Check out Scott’’s website - https://www.scottpalmerauthor.com/books
His Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/scottpalmerauthor/
And Twitter (X) - https://x.com/SPalmerAuthor
Get A Memory of Song from his website - https://www.scottpalmerauthor.com/books
Or on other platforms - https://books2read.com/u/mdAKXd
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You can check out this episode on all major streaming platforms & YouTube - https://linktr.ee/greatestinthemultiverse
Or Preorder The Bartender Between Worlds on my website - https://www.hermansteuernagel.com/shop
Or on other platforms - https://books2read.com/u/b5Y6jA
Find the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatestpodcastinthemultiverse and on Facebook:: https:www.facebook.com/greatestpodcastinthemultiverse
Also, be sure to check out my Science Fiction books, Eclipse, https://books2read.com/eclipse-podcast
Chimera - https://books2read.com/chimera-fractured-orbit
And Resurgence - https://books2read.com/resurgence-fractured-orbit
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June 25, 2024
Ep 37 — Refining Your Writing Process — Sam Paisley
Debut Fantasy author Sam Paisley has spent the last decade perfecting his writing craft. In this week’s episode, I chated with him about how writing and revising seven drafts of the same book led him to refine his writing craft.
We also do a deep dive into his debut novel, Elements of Time, and we discuss the three different magic systems he’s created for his world. We also get some insights into what he’s working on now.
I really enjoyed our conversation, I hope you will too.
Check out Sam’s website - https://elementsoftime.ca/
His Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/elementsoftimebook/
And Twitter (X) - https://x.com/spaisleyauthor
Get Elements of Time from his website - https://elementsoftime.ca/store/p/the-elements-of-time-the-winds-of-change-signed-paperback
Or on Amazon - https://books2read.com/u/3n9019
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You can check out this episode on all major streaming platforms & YouTube - https://linktr.ee/greatestinthemultiverse
Or Preorder The Bartender Between Worlds on my website - https://www.hermansteuernagel.com/shop
Or on other platforms - https://books2read.com/u/b5Y6jA
Find the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatestpodcastinthemultiverse and on Facebook:: https:www.facebook.com/greatestpodcastinthemultiverse
Also, be sure to check out my Science Fiction books, Eclipse, https://books2read.com/eclipse-podcast
Chimera - https://books2read.com/chimera-fractured-orbit
And Resurgence - https://books2read.com/resurgence-fractured-orbit
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June 18, 2024
Ep 36 — THIS is Why Diversity is Important in Science Fiction — RM Olson
RM Olson has a passion for diverse characters in science fiction. Over the last 4 years, they’ve written an astonishing 18 books.
In this interview, we talk about how RM left a full-time lawyer job to pursue their dream of writing full time, in addition to being a single parent. We discuss their writing journey and why diversity in sci-fi is so important.
Olson’s sci-fi is fun, but also meaningful in its impact, and the characters they portray.
We chat about their full body of work, but focus primarily on their Devil to Pay series — a space pirate adventure that’s part Pirates of the Caribbean and part Firefly.
We had a lot of fun in this interview. I cannot express how much I enjoyed our conversation.
I hope you will too.
Check out RM Olson’s website - https://www.rmolson.com/
Their Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/zsdiamanti/
And YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@rmolsonsci-fiauthor9303
Get Devil to Pay - https://books2read.com/u/3LL2N7
And Zero Day Threat - https://books2read.com/u/4A1rRq
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Be sure to check out my Kickstarter for The Bartender Between Worlds
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You can check out this episode on all major streaming platforms & YouTube - https://linktr.ee/greatestinthemultiverse
Or Preorder The Bartender Between Worlds on my website - https://www.hermansteuernagel.com/shop
Or on other platforms - https://books2read.com/u/b5Y6jA
Find the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatestpodcastinthemultiverse and on Facebook:: https:www.facebook.com/greatestpodcastinthemultiverse
Also, be sure to check out my Science Fiction books, Eclipse, https://books2read.com/eclipse-podcast
Chimera - https://books2read.com/chimera-fractured-orbit
And Resurgence - https://books2read.com/resurgence-fractured-orbit
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June 11, 2024
Ep 35 — This Is How You Finish a Book Trilogy — Z.S. Diamanti (LIVE REPLAY)
Have you ever wondered what it was like to finish a trilogy? This week, I chat with Z.S. Diamanti as he wraps up hsi Stone and Sky series with Stone & Ruin.
We chat about his journey to this point, how he’s handling finishing the trilogy,a nd his plans for what’s next.
Zac’s always a lot of fun - we have a great interview. I hope you’ll join us.
Check out Z’s website - https://www.freefantasyfiction.com
His Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/zsdiamanti/
And His TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@zsdiamanti
Order Stone and Sky - https://books2read.com/u/b5RY8A
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Be sure to check out my Kickstarter for The Bartender Between Worlds
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You can check out this episode on all major streaming platforms & YouTube - https://linktr.ee/greatestinthemultiverse
Or Preorder The Bartender Between Worlds on my website - https://www.hermansteuernagel.com/shop
Or on other platforms - https://books2read.com/u/b5Y6jA
Find the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatestpodcastinthemultiverse and on Facebook:: https:www.facebook.com/greatestpodcastinthemultiverse
Also, be sure to check out my Science Fiction books, Eclipse, https://books2read.com/eclipse-podcast
Chimera - https://books2read.com/chimera-fractured-orbit
And Resurgence - https://books2read.com/resurgence-fractured-orbit
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