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43 episodes
Episode 42: Shadows Unveiled - Songs of Ash and Dawn Book 2, Chapter 1 - Gabrielle Wanek
We pick up Part 2 of our Chapter 1 read from The Songs of Ash and Dawn Book 2 by Gabrielle Wanek.. Nick staggers in with news he can barely say out loud: a god, a young witch, and what might be a demigod bested him and ruined his plans. How wil...
Episode 41: Of Masks And Monsters - Songs of Ash and Dawn, Book 2, Chapter 1 - Gabrielle Wanek
A gold mask glints in candlelight as a ruined temple fills with chanting and the promise of “purity.” A bound mythos prisoner kneels in the firelit center, chained to stone, and muzzled.We’re back with a dramatic, voice-acted chapter rea...
Episode 40: 'Fault Lines' - 'The Solarian Deep', Chapter 6 - David Deane Haskell
They wanted one clean rush of freedom, one daring swim toward the deep, one moment where the rules couldn’t touch them. Instead, Calistya and Khrystal run straight into Border Patrol, and Chapter 6 of The Solarian Deep turns a teenage act of co...
Episode 39: 'Legacies Unearthed' - 'The Solarian Deep' - David Deane Haskell
A dead shoreline. A rusted power station. An underwater civilization that has every reason to fear the past; and one stubborn student who can’t stop reaching for it. We’re back with a solo story read from 'The Solarian Deep' by David Deane Hask...
Episode 38: David Deane Haskell - Author Interviews
This week, I sit down with David Deane Haskell to talk about the long arc of becoming an author, from finding his voice through music to discovering that fiction and nonfiction can both be a way to be seen, understood, and connected.We ...
Episode 38: 'The Vanishing Lightning' - By Qualia Reed; Ft. Jackie Yangyuen and RuthAnn Kvamme
One moment Edgar is walking beside the sea, hand in hand with his wife, cherry blossoms drifting like soft pink snow. The next, the music cuts out, the city is silent, and the face beside him is no longer hers. “The Vanishing Lightning” is our ...
Episode 37: Songs of Ash and Dawn Book 2 - The Return of Gabrielle Wanek - Author Interview
A fantasy saga that was supposed to be three books somehow grows into ten, and it’s not because the author can’t let go, it’s because the world keeps demanding the parts that make it feel true. We’re joined by returning guest Gabrielle Wanick t...
Episode 36: Drew Harrison - Author Interviews
I’m joined by Drew Harrison, author of Men Of The Mountain, to talk about how his background in journalism shaped his fiction, why he researches details most readers will never double-check, and how sci fi can act like a warning system when tec...
Episode 35: 'Warforged' - R.C.Hannah
Today we share a full chapter from the 'Warforged' Audio book, written by R.C. Hannah, and performed by me! We follow the story of a plucky human fighter pilot named Crash, as he and the Black Geese Squadron are dropped from Faster Than Light t...
Episode 34: R.C. Hannah - Author Interviews
A goat-eyed spacefaring civilization, an unexpectedly lovable AI orb, and a romance that never asks you to wade through spice just to get to the heart of the story. That’s the energy we bring to this chat with Canada-based sci-fi and fantasy au...
Episode 33: The Men of the Mountain - Drew Harrison
Today's episode is a chapter read from Drew Harrison's The Men of the Mountain, a sci-fi/fantasy novel released March 2026, and will be released as an audiobook in the next month or so. Please enjoy this chapter, and please consider si...
Episode 32: Connor is Back!
I’ve been away from the feed for a few months, but it’s not because the work stopped it’s because the audiobook work ramped up. This update is my “here’s what I’ve been making” guide for anyone who loves audio fiction, audiobook narration, and ...
Episode 31: Life and Limb - Evan Baughfman
What if happiness could be guaranteed with a single bite? We read Evan Boffman’s Life and Limb, a desert horror tale where a determined runner named Rafe—rebuilding his life with a carbon fiber blade—meets a towering, talkative saguaro that off...
Episode 30: Evan Baughfman - Author Interviews
We dive into the feral heart of his new collection, Mauls of the Wild, where animal-attack horror meets precise craft and real-world texture from deserts, mountains, and the open ocean. Evan unpacks how influences like Goosebumps, Michael Crich...
Episode 29: “Uphill Both Ways” - Mike Jack Stoumbos - 2025 Holiday Special
Ever wonder what a snow day on a space station might look like? For Angie Tzakis, it’s the first time she’s ever seen a snowflake. Living on New Detroit Station has always been complex, but the first snow is about to change everything....
Episode 28: Author Interview - Gabrielle Wanek
Today we talk to Gabrielle Wanek, the Author of Songs of Ash and Dawn; a new urban fantasy that has been topping charts in the 2 weeks since its release. We talk about Gabrielle’s writing journey, how she came to write...
Episode 27: Songs of Ash and Dawn: Chapter 1 - Gabrielle Wanek
Racing through his local dark forest, Detective Ethan is being hunted by dark and malevolent creatures. While magic is not new, Ethan handles all sorts of magical disputes in his community, what is transpiring now is nothing he’s seen before...
Episode 26: “Desert Dwellers” by Cliff Creosote
When the earth splits open under a moonlit desert sky, survival becomes more than a test of will—it becomes a nightmare.Join Carter and his research crew deep in the Sonoran wilderness as their expedition turns from scientific ...
Episode 25: Welcome to the Fantasy Fair - Marissa McNamara
‘Follow Wendolyn, a first-time author, as she discovers that behind the cosplay, panels, and raven companions, lies something far darker than she ever dreamed. When stories come alive, the fair becomes more than a celebration of fantasy—it becomes...
Episode 24: Kim Green - Author Interviews
Howdy Folks, today we talk with Kim Green, Owner of Blank Page Consulting, and Author of Books like Vicissitudes, Hallucination, and Isolation - the last of which is our topic of discussion today. We start by talking about Kim’s writing experience...
Episode 23: David Hankins - Author Interview
Howdy Folks today we talk with David Hankins, a prolific award winning author who has been featured in dozens of magazines and anthologies, as well as creating the Grimsworld Series. We talk about David’s inspirations for his works, which tend to ...
Episode 22: Michael La Ronn - Author Interview
Howdy Folks today we talk with Michael La Ronn, a prolific sci-fi and fantasy writer, youtuber, and owner of Author Level Up. We talk about Michael’s experience with the Murderfish Anthology, how he found his writing style, and how he became the w...
Episode 21: Jake Stein - Author Interview
Howdy Listeners, we have another author interview for you! Today we talk to Jake Stein, a prolific fiction short story writer who’s had quite a few publications in the past years. We dive into Jake’s inspirations, his approach to writing, and how ...
Episode 20: The Rats in the Walls
Howdy Listeners, today we dive into one of Connor’s favorite H.P. Lovecraft Stories - The Rats in the Walls. A story of an older man who’s knowledge of his family’s past is Dubious at best, that is until his son is shipped off to fight the great w...
Episode 19: Marissa McNamara - Author Interview
Howdy Listeners, we have another author interview for you! Today we talk to Marissa McNamara, a fantasy and sci-fi writer based in Brisbane, Australia. We talk about how she got into writing, her process, her perspective, and her plans for the fut...