Fantasy Talks Live

In this episode I am joined by internationally acclaimed writer J. D. Barker, author of the 4MK series, The Fourth Monkey, The Fifth to Die and The Sixth Wicked Child.

We talk about his beginnings as a writer, his advice for indie authors, what makes a good thriller book, his collaborations with James Patterson and his upcoming three prequels to the series to be released later this year.

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In this episode I am joined by Ukranian author Anton Zvolinskyi to talk about his new book, the dark fantasy Blades of Demon.

In this book, Anton opens up about the reality of the Ukrainian war and how the deep themes that he explores in his book helped him deal with such traumatic events, the loss of home and the bittersweet taste of making peace with what is lost and having the courage to look forward to the future.

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Once again, Varsha leads Alex and I as we carry on our journey through the Discworld novels. In here, we follow the witches coven as they take on a satirical take on all classic fairy tales on a rollercoaster ride of great fun.

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You can find Varsha's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ReadingByTheRainyMountain

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In this episode, we take a deep dive into Reaper Man, one of the most powerful and philosophical novels in Terry Pratchett’s Discworld. We explore how Pratchett uses humour, cosmic absurdity, and the character of Death to reflect on mortality, identity, compassion, and what it truly means to be alive.

👉 In this episode we discuss:

• Why Reaper Man is a key novel in the Death subseries.

• Death’s journey as Bill Door and its em...

Join me for a special YouTube Live featuring the amazing The Fantasy Thinker, where we dive deep into one of the most debated topics in the bookish community: ¿is it better to read alone or to participate in read alongs?

You can check the Thinker's original video that sparked this conversation here: https://youtu.be/BRsjUX5Y-X8

In this livestream, we’ll explore how reading styles affect enjoyment, motivation, comprehension, and con...

Join us for a livestream chat with Riley S. Quinn, a talented artist and author whose work blends visual storytelling, emotion, and imagination. We’ll explore her creative journey, the inspirations behind her art and writing, and the much maligned genre of romantasy.

🔥 In this live talk:

Riley’s path as both an artist and author. How visual art influences storytelling (and vice versa). Finding your creative voice in today’s arti...

Join us for a special livestream with Kelly O’Hearn, author and tarot reader, as we dive into the connections between creative writing, spirituality, and tarot symbolism. We’ll talk about how tarot can inspire storytelling, explore character archetypes, and help writers connect more deeply with their imagination.

🔥 In this live chat:

How Kelly O’Hearn blends tarot and fiction writing. The creative process behind her stories and sp...

In this episode, Varsha, Alex and I take a deep dive into Moving Pictures, the 10th novel in Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series. We explore how Pratchett transforms the birth of cinema into a hilarious and biting satire of Hollywood, fame, and the dangers of storytelling itself.

🔥 In this episode we discuss:

• The plot and key characters of Moving PicturesHow Terry Pratchett parodies the movie industry and celebrity culture

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Join us for a special live conversation with bestselling author Larry Correia, creator of the hit series Monster Hunter International and The Saga of the Forgotten Warrior. In this livestream, we’ll dive into Larry’s approach to writing fast paced fantasy, urban horror and high-octane adventure fiction, plus get insights into his career, influences, and the craft of storytelling.

🔥 What we’ll talk about: The origins and legacy of...

Join us for a special live conversation with Bruce Brown, comic book writer and creator of Howard Lovecraft and the Frozen Kingdom and the graphic adaptation of The Cats of Ulthar. In this stream, we’ll dive into Bruce’s creative process, his approach to adapting H.P. Lovecraft’s stories into comics, and how his work helped introduce cosmic horror to new audiences, including younger readers.

🔥 Topics we’ll cover:

The origins of Ho...

Join us for a special live discussion with Bookish Chas, where we dive into the world of BookTube, the online bookish community, and the ups and downs that come with it. From the joy of connecting with fellow readers to the controversies, dramas, and debates that sometimes shake the platform, we’ll be talking openly and honestly about it all.

👀 In this live chat we cover:

The growth and impact of the BookTube community. How crea...

In this episode of our Discworld Deep Dive podcast, Varsha, Susana and I explore Eric (also known as Faust Eric), one of Terry Pratchett’s most unique and shortest Discworld novels. We unpack its clever parody of the Faust legend, the return of the hapless wizard Rincewind, and Pratchett’s sharp wit as he takes us across the Disc from hellish bargains to epic (and hilarious) misadventures.

📚 What we cover in this episode:

• Ho...

In this spine-tingling episode of Fantasy Talks Live, I'm joined by Jeff Devine, host of The Eldritch Episodes podcast, for a deep dive into the chilling world of H.P. Lovecraft adaptations. From cult classics like The Call of Cthulhu and Re-Animator to modern cosmic horror films and streaming series, we explore how Lovecraft’s mythos has influenced cinema, television, and pop culture. We discuss the challenges of adapting the unsp...

In this episode of Fantasy Talks, Varsha takes over hosting duties as alongside Susana and Alex we plunge into the chaotic, hilarious, and surprisingly profound world of Guards! Guards!, the first installment in Terry Pratchett’s beloved City Watch arc of the Discworld series.

🛡️ From Captain Vimes' reluctant rise to heroism to the introduction of Sybil Ramkin, Carrot Ironfoundersson, and a dragon with an attitude, this book marks...

Dr Goodwyn is back to discuss in greater depth his debut novel King of the Forgotten Darkness. In this episode we discuss the use of symbolism in the fantasy genre and the connection between jungian archetypes and fantasy tropes, with particular attention to talking animals!

We find common ground in our appreciation of books that work simply as an adventure story and at a deeper level trying to say something about humanity or socie...

Varsha hosts once again, and joined by Chris, Alex and myself, we take a deep dive into Pyramids, the seventh novel in Terry Pratchett’s iconic Discworld series. From camels and quantum philosophy to gods, assassins, and ancient pyramids that mess with time itself, Pyramids is one of Pratchett’s most clever and underrated stand-alone stories.

📚 Topics We Cover:

• Tepic, Dios, and the struggle between tradition and progress Sat...

Join us for an in-depth discussion on the fantastical and macabre worlds crafted by Clark Ashton Smith, a seminal figure in early 20th-century weird fiction. In this episode, we delve into Smith's unique contributions to the genre, his poetic prose, and his influence on contemporaries and successors alike.

👤 About the Guests:

• Lee Weinstein: A dedicated scholar of speculative fiction, Lee brings a wealth of knowledge on Smith...