Beyond The Trope

This week, we talk about conferences, why to attend them, and proper etiquette for pitching to editors and agents.   Mentioned in this episode: Angie Hodapp Aaron Michael Ritchey Chemistry Club (ChemistryClubMusic.com) Query Shark (QueryShark.blogspot.com) Nathan Bransford (Author) Jim Butcher Scam School (Video Podcast) TED Talks

This week we review three of our favorite books.   Mentioned in this episode: THE SYRENA LEGACY (book series) by Anna Banks SAGA (Graphic Novel) by Brain K. Vaughan and Fiona Staples ANNA AND THE FRENCH KISS by Stephanie Perkins

Last but not least, it's time to talk about Michelle's first book. This week's story gave all of us hours of amusement.

This week, we pick apart Giles' first book. It has its failings, but it's good for a laugh, too. And if you pay close attention, you'll learn something.

This is our first featured trunk novel. This week, we talk about Emily's first novel and dissect it for fun and education.   Mentioned in this episode: George R. R. Martin J. R. R. Tolkien

In this fantastic episode, we interviewed the band, Chemistry Club. Buy their music on iTunes and Bandcamp, and check out their website, www.chemistryclubmusic.com, to get links to their Facebook and Twitter.   Mentioned in this episode: I Fight Dragons (Band) A Very Potter Musical Dungeons and Dragons (Tabletop RPG) Kirby Krackle (Band) The Doubleclicks Stubby Shillelaghs Brian Hoffman Captain Dan and the Scurvy Crew (Band) Mr. B the Gentleman Rhymer Chemistry Club Pandora.com PAX (Penny Arcade Expo) MC Frontalot (Rapper) Megaran (Rapper) Harry and the Potters Red Hot Chili Peppers (Band) Bandcamp.com GarageBand

With Angie Hodapp and Warren Hammond in the studio, it's a chance to discuss some publishing industry insider information.   Mentioned: Hilary Clinton Neil Gaiman Chuck Wendig John Scalzi MacMillan Publishing Kristin Nelson Harper Collins

Warren Hammond and Angie Hodapp are back to talk about the RMFW 2014 Anthology, Crossing Colfax.   Mentioned in this episode: Nikki Baird (RMFW Anthology Chair) RMFW.org ON WRITING by Stephen King MY BIG FAT SUPERNATURAL WEDDING edited by P.N. Elrod Duotrope.com thegrinder.diabolicalplots.com SFWA.org Jean C. Stein S. J. Harper Harmony Ink Press

In this episode, we talk Sci-Fi, Mystery, and how to plan a novel.   Mentioned:   KOP Series by Warren Hammond Raymond Chandler Kurt Vonnegut Dick Francis Jason Star TWILIGHT by Stephanie Meyer SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION by Stephen King Scrivener (word processing program) Jeanne C. Stein HOW TO WRITE A DAMN GOOD MYSTERY by James Frey Agatha Christie Mond (TV Series) Columbo (TV Series) David Farland Mario Acevedo George R. R. Martin Joss Whedon Ellie Ann J. K. Rowling

In this episode, we talk with Warren Hammond and Angie Hodapp about the dynamics of being married to another writer. Then we move into a discussion on critique groups.   Mentioned in this episode:   RMFW Writers of the Future TOR Books Warren Hammond's KOP series Mario Acevedo Jeanne C. Stein (Author of the Anna Strong Novels) Aaron Michael Ritchey Nelson Literary Agency Max Brooks (And WORLD WAR Z) Jim Cole Margie Lawson Borders (RIP) Pikes Peak Writers

Another Mini-Topic episode where we talk about World Building and Character Development.   Mentioned in this episode:   HARRY POTTER by J. K. Rowling THE SENATOR'S DAUGHTER (Short Story) by Giles Hash J. R. R. Tolkien TWILIGHT by Stephenie Meyer THE IMMORTAL NICHOLAS FLAMEL (Book Series) by Michael Scott Tamora Pierce Terry Pratchett Anne Rice Orson Scott Card DUNE by Frank Herbert A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE (Book Series) by George R. R. Martin Terry Brooks Robert Jordan Marvel Universe Loki: Agent of Asgard Guardians of the Galaxy WE ARE MONSTERS (Serial Novel) by Michelle Graham emilykaysinger.com   Characters mentioned: Frodo Baggins Tonks and Mystique (Harry Potter and X-Men characters) Harry Potter Dr. Who

It's a week of two mini-topics! We split up the episode between Jane Austen and J. R. R. Tolkien.   Mentioned in this episode:   EMMA PERSUASION PRIDE AND PREJUDICE by Jane Austen (Also both the 1940 and BBC adaptations) Mark Twain HARRY POTTER (Book Series) by J. K. Rowling Netflix Oh, Mr. Darcy (song) by The Doubleclicks   THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA (Book Series) by C. S. Lewis THE HOBBIT THE SILMARILLION THE HISTORY OF MIDDLE EARTH (Book Series) THE LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy by J. R. R. Tolkien DRACULA by Bram Stoker Dr. Who

In this episode we discuss (though never quote from) Michael Levin's opinion piece about the possibility of Barnes and Noble going out of business by the end of 2014. His article can be found here: http://www.contracostatimes.com/opinion/ci_25685095/guest-commentary-will-barnes-noble-be-gone-by   Mentioned in this episode:   Terry Pratchett Amazon Kindle Jim Butcher Tamora Pierce Jasper Fforde Neil Gaiman Sky High (Movie) GEEKOMANCY by Michael R. Underwood Project Gutenberg

This is our final Denver Comic Con 2014 Special. This week, we bring to you three one-on-one interviews from the con. First up, Emily interviewed Denver Comic Con director, Christina Angel. Next, Michelle sat down with Greg Weisman of Gargoyle fame. And Giles finishes the episode with artist Gareth Hinds.

Our third episode from Denver Comic Con 2014 features interviews from Jason Henderson and Steven L. Sears.

In this, our SECOND fabulous episode from Denver Comic Con 2014, we interview Frank Beddor, The Doubleclicks, and Kevin J. Anderson.

In this, our first of FOUR Denver Comic Con Specials, we discuss Giles' and Michelle's first Con experience. Giles also makes a fool of himself in front of Quincy J. Allen. After that, we interview the AMAZING author, Ellie Ann.

This is the panel for Creating setting in Sci-Fi and Fantasy Novels.   Panelists: Betsy Dornbusch Carrie Vaughn Ellie Ann Dave Wolverton/David Farland

This is the panel that Emily moderated about the Importance of Strong Female Characters in Sci-Fi and Fantasy.   Panelists: Amalie Howard Dave Wolverton/David Farland Ellie Ann Betsy Dornbusch K. M. Rice Kristi Helvig Carrie Vaughn

On Sunday, we moderated Sherry Ficklin and Tyler Jolley's panel where they talked about writing Extracted, book 1 of The Lost Imperials series.