We got to talk with author Diane Billas. Diane is an award-winning author of the YA sapphic contemporary romance novel Does Love Always Win? featured in Parents Magazine, and the YA superhero novel, Superficial. How did going to a convention inspire her?



References and Links:
https://dianebillas.com/
https://x.com/dianebillas
https://www.instagram.com/dianebillaswrites/
https://www.facebook.com/dianebillas
https://www.tiktok.com/@dianebillas
https://bsky.app/profile/dianebillas.bsky.social

Music in this episode:

Fluidscape by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100393
Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Fantasy Game Theme by BlueJay Studios licensed through AudioJungle

This week, we are saddened to learn of the death of Howard Andrew Jones, a friend of the show. Howard spoke with us multiple times, first telling us about his journey in August 2023. He was the managing editor of the magazine, Tales from the Magician's Skull and the author of several novels, including The Chronicles of Sword and Sand and The Chronicles of Hanuvar. Please join us this week as we re-post his episode from 2023.


References and Links:
https://www.howardandrewjones.com/

We had such a fun conversation with creator J.R. Steele. J.R. wears many creative hats including animator, audio artist, writer, and actor! We don’t think we even covered it all!



References and Links:
https://linktr.ee/pen_of_steele
https://x.com/pen_of_steele
https://www.instagram.com/brushofsteele
penofsteele@gmail.com

Music in this episode:

Fluidscape by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100393
Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Fantasy Game Theme by BlueJay Studios licensed through AudioJungle

It was fun talking with artist and storyteller Tiffany Petitt. She’s done it all… from children's books, video games, apps, and merchandise, to murals and comics. She brings other people's ideas to life through the fun of visual storytelling,



References and Links:
https://www.tiffanypetitt.com/

Music in this episode:

Fluidscape by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100393
Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Fantasy Game Theme by BlueJay Studios licensed through AudioJungle

We had a great time talking with award-winning cosplayer Lili J Cosplay! We talked about all things cosplay!


References and Links:
https://www.tiktok.com/@lilijcosplay
https://www.instagram.com/lilij_cosplay/

Music in this episode:

Fluidscape by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100393
Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Fantasy Game Theme by BlueJay Studios licensed through AudioJungle

We had a great conversation with author Kristina Kelly! She is the co-author of the epic fantasy and sci-fi fusing series, the Etherea Cycle including Trials of the Innermost. We also talked poetry and photography!



References and Links:
https://kristinaseyes.com/

Music in this episode:

Fluidscape by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100393
Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Fantasy Game Theme by BlueJay Studios licensed through AudioJungle

We were super excited to have with us Shami Stovall. Shami is an award-winning author of fantasy, sci/fi, and crime thrillers. She’s also a history professor and comic illustrator!


References and Links:
https://sastovallauthor.com/
http://www.facebook.com/SAStovall

Music in this episode:

Fluidscape by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100393
Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Fantasy Game Theme by BlueJay Studios licensed through AudioJungle

Today we're talking with Robert C. Murray, poet and author. Robert is the author of the Titan Run Trilogy, which he describes as "Forward-Looking Science Fiction with an Old-School feel." In addition, Robert is also a podcaster and musician!


References and Links:
https://titanruntrilogy.space/index.html
https://www.lefthandrob.net/
https://www.threads.net/@LeftHandRob

Music in this episode:

Fluidscape by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100393
Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Fantasy Game Theme by BlueJay Studios licensed through AudioJungle