Month: March 2022
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Matt Dinniman
March 28, 2022 I had such a good time chatting with Matt about Dungeon Crawler Carl. For me, the books really hit a good balance of action, depression, and levity. Carl and Donut are very relatable, and Matt really makes sure that the reader/listener is tuned into the tone of the scene. If you want…
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Ryan Rimmel
Recorded December 2020 I spoke with Ryan in December of 2020 and at the time had just read book 4, and that is where my fascination with Grebthar Day comes from. Additionally, Ryan is just a funny guy and that comes through in his writing. I hope you enjoy this (very) late interview! Where to…
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Travis Baldree
March 21, 2022 If you listen to Game Lit or LitRPG you’ve probably heard his voice. But have you read his book? Or listened to him read his book? Legends and Lattes is a fantastic book about friendships, belonging, the quiet life, and coffee. I really highly suggest this book to anyone who has wanted…
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The Cartographers by Peng Shepherd
Released March 15, 2022 The Cartographers is a book about finding out what is important. Nell Young was a respected member of the Cartography world when her father fired her from the New York Public Library’s map division. Seven years later he dies under suspicious circumstances, and Nell finds a map (the very map she…
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Peng Shepherd
March 14th, 2022 I had a great time talking to Peng about her book The Cartographers. We discussed structure, character motivation, editing, and having a good team to work with. What is the purpose of a map? Nell Young’s whole life and greatest passion is cartography. Her father, Dr. Daniel Young, is a legend in…
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Eric Ugland
Recorded in December of 2020 This interview was originally supposed to be released in January of 2021. However, my brain melted and then my body did the stupid and here we are. I really enjoyed speaking with Eric about his books and I hope you will enjoy his interview even though I am finally uploading…
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Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree
Released February 22nd, 2022 Ever wonder what happens to washed-up adventurers? Well, Travis Baldree has the answer. For Viv, an Orc who previously adventured and killed things, all she wants to do is open a little coffee shop in Thune. Her last adventure ended rather abruptly with her walking away from friends that she has…
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S. A. Barnes
March 7th, 2022 Dead Silence is a great Sci-Fi Horror, you can find more about what I think in my blog post. S.A. Barnes, otherwise known as Stacey Kade, is possibly my new best sci-fi friend. She loves Aliens, Ghost Ship, and is the perfect amount of nerdy! Get Dead Silence if you haven’t yet!…
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Hunt the Stars by Jessie Mihalik
Released February 1, 2022 Jessie Mihalik’s books are always feel-good romances, and honestly, I need that sometimes. Hunt the Stars is no different, and this is a good thing. I love predictability in some genres, that said, Mihalik still managed to surprise me with story and characterization. The book follows Tavi, a captain of a…
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