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September 5, 2023

Ep 07 - Too Dark For YA? Exploring YA Dark Fantasy with Kimberly Grymes

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This week I discuss YA Dark Fantasy with Kimberly Grymes.

We chat about how she went from reader to writer, her characters, and why she decided to write her upcoming book Shade of Light as a YA Dark Fantasy. We talk about how she finds inspiration in dark stories, and why she’s always been drawn to the dark side of storytelling.


You can preorder Shade of Light on Amazon - https://books2read.com/u/bzBBr9 

Check out Kimberly's website - https://kimberlygrymes.com/

And find her on Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/kgrymes.writes/ 

Also Check out her podcast The Pens & The Bookmark on your favorite podcast app, and on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@THePensAndTheBookmarks 


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Check out my interview on The Bookish Banter Podcast

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What I’m reading this week:

Iron Gold by Pierce Brown - https://books2read.com/u/m2EEKk 



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Published on September 05, 2023 16:00

August 29, 2023

Ep 06 - Clean Fantasy with E.A. Winters

Do you prefer your Fantasy on the clean side? This week I chat with E.A. Winters about Clean Fantasy, what that means, and how it differs from YA Fantasy.

We discuss her writing journey, the world and characters in her novel, Dragon's Kiss, and how trauma affects the behavior of her characters.

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You can learn more about E.A. Winters by visiting her website - https://www.eawinters.com/

Order Dragon's Kiss on Amazon - https://books2read.com/u/3kBYGN

Follow her on TikTok - tiktok.com/@eawinters/

And Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/e.a.winters/


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Also, be sure to check out my latest Science Fiction book, Eclipse, https://books2read.com/eclipse-podcast

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Published on August 29, 2023 05:30

August 22, 2023

Ep 05 - What's Funny About Fantasy? - With A.E. Kincaid

Looking for a little humor in your fantasy? This week I chat with fantasy author A.E. Kincaid about her book The Demon, the Hero, and the City of Seven, and the subgenre of humorous fantasy.

We discuss her writing process, balancing fantasy and humor elements as well as putting her characters in harrowing situations. 


Learn more about A.E. Kincaid on her website -  https://aekincaid.com/


Read her book The Demon, The Hero and The City of Seven - https://books2read.com/u/mlldOW


Find her on 

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/authoraekincaid 

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/a.e.kincaid/


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Other links mentioned in the show


Down Below Beyond by T.A. Bruno -  https://books2read.com/u/mllr9M


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Published on August 22, 2023 06:00

August 15, 2023

Ep 04 - Spy Thrillers in Space with Jonathan Nevair

Ever wonder what James Bond would be like if it was set in space? This week I chat with spy-fi, science fiction author, Jonathan Nevair.

We discuss his writing journey and the inspiration behind his latest novel, Stellar Instinct, as well as combining the thriller and space opera genres. 

You can learn more about Jonathan by visiting his website: https://www.jonathannevair.com/ 

Also be sure to follow him on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Be sure to check out his book, Stellar Instinct

On Amazon: https://books2read.com/u/bW6dpG

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Published on August 15, 2023 03:00

August 8, 2023

Ep 03 - Discovering Romance in Fantasy with Cindy Gunderson

This week I chat with fantasy romance author, Cindy Gunderson.

We discuss her writing journey and her inspiration for her latest book, The Blessing Giver. 

Cindy talks about the world she built, as well as the difference in reader expectations between classifications of Romantic Fantasy and Fantasy Romance (and there is a difference!).


You can learn more about Cindy by visiting her website: https://www.cindygunderson.com/

Also be sure to follow her on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.


Be sure to check out her book, The Blessing Giver

On Amazon: https://books2read.com/u/mvB79l

On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CindyGunderson

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Support me on Patreon for as little as $5 per month to receive early access to episodes and more. https://www.patreon.com/thegreatestpodcastinthemultiverse 


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Also, be sure to check out my latest Science Fiction book, Eclipse, https://books2read.com/eclipse-podcast

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Published on August 08, 2023 03:00

August 1, 2023

Ep 02 - Revisiting Dystopian Worlds with Starr Z. Davies

This week I chat with dystopian author, Starr Z. Davies. We discuss her writing journey and what it was like to revisit the world she created with her first series for a completely new adventure. 

We talk about the inspiration behind her latest series, Powers Legacy, and she delves into how she earned the nickname. “The Character Assassin”.


You can learn more about Starr by visiting her website: https://starrzdavies.com/

Also be sure to follow her on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.


Be sure to check out her book, Desolation, the first book in her Powers Legacy series.


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Published on August 01, 2023 03:05

July 25, 2023

01 - Creating Characters in Urban Fantasy

Welcome to The Greatest Podcast in the Multiverse. For the very first episode of the podcast I'm talking with author S.W. Millar about Urban Fantasy and his Myth & Magic series.

Find out more about Shane on his website: https://swmillar.com/

Also be sure to check out his podcasts: The Write Better Fiction Podcast and The Storytellers Faceoff

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Published on July 25, 2023 00:05

July 12, 2023

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Hello, Science Fiction and Fantasy readers and writers! Welcome to "The Greatest Podcast in the Multiverse," where we explore myth, magic, the future and the infinite possibilities of storytelling. Each week, I’ll be exploring the minds of science fiction and fantasy authors, delving behind the scenes of their craft, their inspirations, and the worlds they have so masterfully created, so that you can get an inside look at the stories they tell and their writing processes. It’s all about to kick off in a few weeks. During season 1, I’ll be talking to brilliant authors about their works, and diving into the subgenres in which they write. Hit subscribe and then tune in weekly to join us as we chat about Sci-fi & Fantasy books.

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Published on July 12, 2023 22:28