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Lair of the Trapmaster

In this next installment of this YA Fantasy series, the trio of Thorin, Feena and Azure find themselves trapped in the cabin ofAlbinus Wurt- the legendary Trapmaster of the Black Woods. Can the three escape?And what’s that rattling noise they hear in the walls?

Find out, in the Lair of the Trapmaster! This week on Kung Fu Action Theatre!

DNA Podcast 024 – Interview with Scifi Author Gary Gibson

In this episode, Rob and Don interview Scottish science fiction writer Gary Gibson about his career, writing Space Opera, and why Science Fiction has become boring. All this, and why Zardoz is a classic film, in this episode of the Department of Nerdly Affairs.

This week on KFAT Fiction – Sunday Drivers

This week on KFAT fiction, we have a visit to the Twilight Zone. In a not too distant future, an auto insurance investigatorloses his job to the driverless car revolution,but when he’s offered a new job it might just turn out to be his last. Can he keep himself from becoming just another Sunday Driver?

This week on KFAT Fiction – The Scribe

This week on KFAT Fiction, we have The Scribe, which could best be described as Ghost in the Shell meets Dungeons and Dragons.In this short tale of Fantasy espionage, a scribe at a peace conference has been mind controlled and turned into an assassin. But who is his target? And, what forces lurk behind this dark action? Find out all this week in- The Scribe!

DNA Podcast 023 – Why you shouldn’t be a writer

In this episode, Rob and Don discuss the cons of becoming a professional writer (or artist). While the internet is filled with people telling you that you’re one Kindle book away from quitting your day job (mostly by people selling writing how-to advice and services) Rob and Don look at some of the cold, hardcosts and challenges that come with trying to write for a living. Along the way, they discuss ways to overcome those challenges and make yourself a better writer if you’re determined to...

This week on KFAT Fiction – New Years Evil

KFAT Weekly Fiction Story – New Years Evil

This week’s new short fiction serial – New Years Evil, a short story inspired by my time as an English teacher living and working in Taiwan. I’ve always thought that it was a perfect job for a sleuth because you meet so many people doing it and are constantly getting involved in new situations, so I decided to try writing a few stories about it. This is the first, and if it gets a positive reception, there may be more on the way!

Rob

Kung Fu Action Theatre – Reborn!

For a while now, I’ve had a secret project on the go, and now it’s time for the big reveal!

DNA Podcast 022 – Heavy Metal Thunder

Rob and Richard Moule at an Iron Maiden Concert (Rob is the tall guy!)

In this episode, Rob and Don are joined by music historian Richard Moule to discuss their mutual love and admiration for the musical art form known as Heavy Metal. The trio trace Metal’s history and inspirations, and talk about how metal became THE nerdly music of choice. All this, andwhy Death Metal is really redneck music,here for you in this episode of the Department of Nerdly Affairs.

DNA Podcast 021 – Interview with Tim Eldred

In this episode, Rob and Don sit down with comic artist and director of Marvel’s Avengers Assemble animated series Tim Eldred to discuss his career in the comic book industry and how it led him into the world of animation. Along the way, they discuss Tim’s advice for aspiring comic book artists, why getting your work done on time is crucial for a career in the comic book industry, and why the secret to successful media production is to have a really big raft!All this, and a look at Tim’s new...

DNA Podcast 020 – Tabletop RPG Memories

In this episode, Rob and Don are joined by their friend Chad Hicks to discuss their love of Tabletop Role-Playing Games. The trio explore the history of TRPGS, and talks about their own experiences and growing up playing these games. Along the way, they discuss the appeal of Gamma World, point based vs. random character creation, and their love of Superhero Gaming. All this, and thefuture of TRPGsare waiting for you in the 20th episode of the Department of Nerdly Affairs.