Undead Hamsters, Necromancers, and Awesome Urban Fantasy with Genevra Black

Posted on October 18, 2019 by Jamie Davis
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This is the Books and Authors Fantasy Podcast Episode 72 with Genevra Black.

Good day and welcome to this episode of the Books and Authors Fantasy Podcast. I’m your host, podcaster and author of Fun Fantasy Reads, Jamie Davis. This podcast is exactly what the title says it is, a show focused on everything in fantasy books.

This show will cover everything to do with fantasy books. From Epic Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Sword and Sorcery, and everything in between, expect to find the best and brightest authors from all the various corners of the fantasy book world. Plus we’ll add in a few other very special guests as well along the way.

Let’s kick off the episode with my writing update. I’m happy to announce the release of the final book in the Sapiens Run trilogy today. Cyber’s Underground wraps up this exciting dystopian cyberpunk young adult series. This has been a lot of fun to write and explore this world of the near future. You can check out the other books in the series if you want to get started on them. They’re Cyber’s Change and Cyber’s Escape.

As always, if you’re interested in more information on what I’m up to, check out my fan group on Facebook, Jamie’s Fun Fantasy Readers and on my website and blog, JamieDavisBooks.com.

On today’s show we are joined by Genevra Black. Genevra is an urban fantasy author, a video game and movie nerd, horror buff, and lover of all things strange. She lives in Maine with her partner and her pitbull. She has always been enamored with mythology, folklore, and the paranormal, and wants to share that passion with her readers.

Her favorite pastimes include playing Dungeons & Dragons; gaming; watching slasher films; and designing and creating costumes/cosplay. She loves spending time in epic, gritty, exciting worlds, and each and every one of her stories is a personal invitation for readers to join her.

Genevra and I have a great chat about books, reading, and fantasy writing. her books Rune Awakening and No Earthly Treason are both awesome books and available at Amazon. Here’s my chat with Genevra.

Visit Author Genevra Black on her Facebook Page.

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Writing the Athanasian Realm Series with M.C. Colõn

Posted on October 14, 2019 by Jamie Davis

This is the Books and Authors Fantasy Podcast Episode 71 with M.C. Colõn.

Good day and welcome to this episode of the Books and Authors Fantasy Podcast. I’m your host, podcaster and author of Fun Fantasy Reads, Jamie Davis. This podcast is exactly what the title says it is, a show focused on everything in fantasy books.

This show will cover everything to do with fantasy books. From Epic Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Sword and Sorcery, and everything in between, expect to find the best and brightest authors from all the various corners of the fantasy book world. Plus we’ll add in a few other very special guests as well along the way.

For my writing update for the episode, I’m still working on my 8th book in the Extreme Medical Services series and it has a title now. It’ll be called The Paramedic’s Mage and will follow the continued adventures of the supernatural paramedic Dean Flynn.

I’m super excited to continue to follow the launch of Mended Throne, the final installment in the 5-book Broken Throne series. That is pretty awesome but even more awesome is that I have another book and series closer coming out very soon with Cyber’s Underground, book 3 in the Sapiens Run Trilogy. I’m just waiting for the audiobook to be finished. That should be very soon based on recent messages from the narrator, Sarah Gise. I can’t wait.

As always, if you’re interested in more information on what I’m up to, check out my fan group on Facebook, Jamie’s Fun Fantasy Readers and on my website and blog, JamieDavisBooks.com.

Coming up on this week’s show is M.C. Colõn. She was born in Cheyenne, Wyoming, though she currently lives in Italy with her husband, two youngest children and dog. She’s a fantasy genre enthusiast with an eclectic collection of interests. She enjoys writing her stories in her home and hopes to continue writing for decades to come.

We chat about her Athanasian Realm series, audiobooks, and more in this episode. Her first book, Deceived, kicks off the series, followed by Perseverance. Look for her latest book, Bindings, to be available in early 2020.

Check out my chat with MC, coming right up.

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Blending Fantasy Books, Games, and Movies with Devin Auspland

Posted on October 11, 2019 by Jamie Davis

This is the Books and Authors Fantasy Podcast Episode 70 with Devin Auspland.

Good day and welcome to this episode of the Books and Authors Fantasy Podcast. I’m your host, podcaster and author of Fun Fantasy Reads, Jamie Davis. This podcast is exactly what the title says it is, a show focused on everything in fantasy books.

This show will cover everything to do with fantasy books. From Epic Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Sword and Sorcery, and everything in between, expect to find the best and brightest authors from all the various corners of the fantasy book world. Plus we’ll add in a few other very special guests as well along the way.

Let’s kick off this episode with my update for the week. I’m excited to launch the final book in the Broken Throne series today. Mended Throne is an epic ending to an epic tale of magic gone wrong and one hero’s sacrifice to save the world as she knows it. I urge you all to check out the entire 5-book series.

As always, if you’re interested in more information on what I’m up to, check out my fan group on Facebook, Jamie’s Fun Fantasy Readers and on my website and blog, JamieDavisBooks.com.

Okay, let’s get into this episode’s guest. Devin Auspland lives just outside Buffalo NY with his wife, two dogs and two cats. He works as a Contracts Manager by day and as a writer by night. He says writing is his true passion.

We talk about his writing and his books especially his Endless Fantasy Online: The Phoenix Kingdom, a LitRPG epic fantasy that is engaging and fun to read for any fantasy fan.

Check out my chat with Devin, coming right up.

Follow Devin Auspland on his Facebook author page.

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Digging into Chuggie and Horror Fantasy with Brent Kelley

Posted on October 7, 2019 by Jamie Davis

This is the Books and Authors Fantasy Podcast Episode 69 with Brent Kelley.

Good day and welcome to this episode of the Books and Authors Fantasy Podcast. I’m your host, podcaster and author of Fun Fantasy Reads, Jamie Davis. This podcast is exactly what the title says it is, a show focused on everything in fantasy books.

This show will cover everything to do with fantasy books. From Epic Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Sword and Sorcery, and everything in between, expect to find the best and brightest authors from all the various corners of the fantasy book world. Plus we’ll add in a few other very special guests as well along the way.

Kicking off the show with my own writing update, I’m still working on my new book set in my Extreme Medical Services series. This will be book 8 in the series which will now add up to 9 total when you include the prequel novella, The Vampire and the Paramedic.

Later this week, the final book in the Broken Throne series launches. With Mended Throne, book 5, I will wrap up the complete series. This is one of my favorite projects and I’m excited to get the final book out for all the fans.

As always, if you’re interested in more information on what I’m up to, check out my fan group on Facebook, Jamie’s Fun Fantasy Readers and on my website and blog, JamieDavisBooks.com.

Now let’s get into our author interview for this episode. Brent Kelley lives in a little town called Tomahawk, Wisconsin. He has a lovely wife and an amazing son who just started 2nd grade. In addition to his human family members, he has 3 dogs, 2 birds, 1 hamster, and 1 snake, whose name is Darth Batman.

Brent writes dark fantasy, horror, a little sci-fi, and even some children’s stories. When he’s not writing, he’s following the Green Bay Packers, Milwaukee Brewers, all while enjoying small-town living.

His books, The Chuggie series is a unique look at fantasy with a horror twist. We talk about Chuggie and book 1, Chuggie and the Desecration of Stagwater.

Check out my interview with Brent.

Follow Brent Kelley on his Facebook author page.

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Great Fantasy Books and Author Services with the Muse, Kelly Blanchard

Posted on October 4, 2019 by Jamie Davis
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This is the Books and Authors Fantasy Podcast Episode 68 with Kelly Blanchard.

Good day and welcome to this episode of the Books and Authors Fantasy Podcast. I’m your host, podcaster and author of Fun Fantasy Reads, Jamie Davis. This podcast is exactly what the title says it is, a show focused on everything in fantasy books.

This show will cover everything to do with fantasy books. From Epic Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Sword and Sorcery, and everything in between, expect to find the best and brightest authors from all the various corners of the fantasy book world. Plus we’ll add in a few other very special guests as well along the way.

Kicking off the show with my own writing update, I’m deep into working on my new book set in my Extreme Medical Services series. I enjoy getting into this series again. It’s the first series I created and it’s like visiting with an old friend. I’m also getting ready to release the final book in the Broken Throne series next week. I’ll have more on that when the time comes.

As always, if you’re interested in more information on what I’m up to, check out my fan group on Facebook, Jamie’s Fun Fantasy Readers and on my website and blog, JamieDavisBooks.com.

Now let’s get into our author interview for this episode. Known as The Muse within her writing circle, Kelly Blanchard first became serious about writing at age twelve and worked hard to learn and fully comprehend the numerous elements of writing.

She’s tutored and assisted teaching in college while she studying for her degree in English. After graduation she continued tutoring children and even taught several classes. Now she’s established an online community to assist fellow writers in understanding their craft.

Her book, Someday I’ll Be Redeemed, book 1 in the Chronicles of Lorrek series explores a world with a rich background of magic and technology set in a medieval world.

Check out my interview with Kelly and follow author Kelly Blanchard on Facebook.

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Bringing Combat Expertise to Fantasy Worlds with Joseph Malik

Posted on September 30, 2019 by Jamie Davis

This is the Books and Authors Fantasy Podcast Episode 67 with Joseph Malik.

Good day and welcome to this episode of the Books and Authors Fantasy Podcast. I’m your host, podcaster and author of Fun Fantasy Reads, Jamie Davis. This podcast is exactly what the title says it is, a show focused on everything in fantasy books.

This show will cover everything to do with fantasy books. From Epic Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Sword and Sorcery, and everything in between, expect to find the best and brightest authors from all the various corners of the fantasy book world. Plus we’ll add in a few other very special guests as well along the way.

Let’s kick off the episode with my update for the week. I’m prepping to start writing book 8 in the Extreme Medical Services series this week. I’m looking forward to getting back to Dean Flynn’s adventures as a paramedic to supernatural creatures. He’s going to get into the middle of a human (sort of human) trafficking operation bringing vulnerable women and children into Elk City. Dean has to get to the bottom of it and break up the ring of supernatural traffickers. I hope to have it out early in 2020.

It’s always fun revisiting this series and world where a select group of paramedics treat supernatural creatures in their city. The first book in the series is free for a limited time wherever you shop for ebooks. Pick up a copy of Extreme Medical Services now.

As always, if you’re interested in more information on what I’m up to, check out my fan group on Facebook, Jamie’s Fun Fantasy Readers and on my website and blog, JamieDavisBooks.com.

Now let’s get into our author interview for this episode. I’m excited to have Joseph Malik on the show this week. He writes and lectures on advanced intelligence theory and asymmetric warfare for the U.S. military. He’s worked as a stuntman, a high-rise window washer, a computational linguist, a touring rock musician, and a soldier in the United States Special Operations Command.

A longtime panelist and demonstrator at fantasy conventions, Joseph speaks as an expert in swordsmanship, hand to hand combat, and military tactics and strategy. His first novel, Dragon’s Trail, became a Kindle Top 100 Bestseller in four countries.

Check out my chat with Joseph, coming right up. Don’t forget to follow up on Twitter with Joseph Malik.

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Exploring The Green Bone Saga with Fonda Lee

Posted on September 27, 2019 by Jamie Davis
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This is the Books and Authors Fantasy Podcast Episode 66 with Fonda Lee.

Good day and welcome to this episode of the Books and Authors Fantasy Podcast. I’m your host, podcaster and author of Fun Fantasy Reads, Jamie Davis. This podcast is exactly what the title says it is, a show focused on everything in fantasy books.

This show will cover everything to do with fantasy books. From Epic Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Sword and Sorcery, and everything in between, expect to find the best and brightest authors from all the various corners of the fantasy book world. Plus we’ll add in a few other very special guests as well along the way.

For my update this week, I’m finishing up my first draft for my guide to audiobook production for indie authors. I’m also kicking into gear with plotting out book 8 in my Extreme Medical Services series.

It’s always fun revisiting this series and world where a select group of paramedics treat supernatural creatures in their city. The first book in the series is free for a limited time wherever you shop for ebooks. Pick up a copy of Extreme Medical Services now.

As always, if you’re interested in more information on what I’m up to, check out my fan group on Facebook, Jamie’s Fun Fantasy Readers and on my website and blog, JamieDavisBooks.com.

Now let’s get into our author interview for this episode. Fonda Lee is the author of the Green Bone Saga, beginning with Jade City (Orbit), which won the 2018 World Fantasy Award for Best Novel, and continuing in Jade War. She is also the author of the acclaimed young adult science fiction novels Zeroboxer (Flux), Exo and Cross Fire (Scholastic).

Fonda’s work has been nominated for tons of book and literary awards. She won the Aurora Award, Canada’s national science fiction and fantasy award, twice in the same year for Best Novel and Best Young Adult Novel. She calls herself a recovering corporate strategist, black belt martial artist, and action movie aficionado, too. She lives in Portland, Oregon.

Check out my interview with Fonda and follow Fonda Lee on Twitter.

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Writing Fantasy From Childhood and Beyond with Kathrin L. Hutson

Posted on September 23, 2019 by Jamie Davis

This is the Books and Authors Fantasy Podcast Episode 65 with Kathrin L. Hutson.

Good day and welcome to this episode of the Books and Authors Fantasy Podcast. I’m your host, podcaster and author of Fun Fantasy Reads, Jamie Davis. This podcast is exactly what the title says it is, a show focused on everything in fantasy books.

This show will cover everything to do with fantasy books. From Epic Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Sword and Sorcery, and everything in between, expect to find the best and brightest authors from all the various corners of the fantasy book world. Plus we’ll add in a few other very special guests as well along the way.

Now let’s get into my weekly update. Stolen Destiny, book 4 in my Broken Throne urban fantasy series came out last Friday so I’m still very much in launch mode for that book. One more book in the series comes out in three weeks and then the complete series will be out there for folks to enjoy.

For my current writing project, I’m hard at work on a book for authors that talks about the different ways we can get our books into audiobook formats. This is coming together nicely and I hope to get the first draft of that book into the hands of my writer’s group for feedback later this week.

As soon as that’s done, I start writing on book 8 from my Extreme Medical Services series. It doesn’t have a title yet. Maybe I’ll be able to release that to you all here in an upcoming episode over the next few weeks.

As always, if you’re interested in more information on what I’m up to, check out my fan group on Facebook, Jamie’s Fun Fantasy Readers and on my website and blog, JamieDavisBooks.com.

Coming up on this week’s interview is Kathrin L. Hutson. Kathrin started creating worlds on her 10th birthday, writing fiction has been her one constant, driving force (closely followed by reading it). And while most of her work is Fantasy (of the Dark variety) and Sci-Fi, none of it is for the faint of heart.

Kathrin prefers wildly messed-up characters—ones you love but would never want to face—excruciating circumstances, impossible decisions, and adventures that, most of the time, only make things worse. We talk about her books including Daughter of the Drackan, book 1 in her Gyenona’s Children duopoly.

Kathrin’s alter-alter-ego is a wife and mother (to one human offspring and two canine children), and she lives with all of them in Vermont.

Check out my interview with Kathrin coming up next.

Follow Kathrin L. Hutson on Facebook here.

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A Splash of Jules Verne and H.P. Lovecraft with Jack Conner

Posted on September 20, 2019 by Jamie Davis

This is the Books and Authors Fantasy Podcast Episode 64 with Jack Conner.

Good day and welcome to this episode of the Books and Authors Fantasy Podcast. I’m your host, podcaster and author of Fun Fantasy Reads, Jamie Davis. This podcast is exactly what the title says it is, a show focused on everything in fantasy books.

This show will cover everything to do with fantasy books. From Epic Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Sword and Sorcery, and everything in between, expect to find the best and brightest authors from all the various corners of the fantasy book world. Plus we’ll add in a few other very special guests as well along the way.

I’m excited today because I launched Stolen Destiny, Book 4 in the Broken Throne saga today. Launch days are always a bit stressful, with lots of things to do and follow up. That said, it’s out there and I urge you all to check out the whole series starting with The Charm Runner.

I also just got Cyber’s Underground back from the editor. His response was it’s the best of the Sapiens Run trilogy and a great way to wrap up the story. I’m sending it out to the narrator, Sarah Gise, today so she can get started on the audiobook. All versions of the book should be out in October. Stay tuned for updates on the specific launch date.

As always, if you’re interested in more information on what I’m up to, check out my fan group on Facebook, Jamie’s Fun Fantasy Readers and on my website and blog, JamieDavisBooks.com.

Okay, let’s get into this episode’s guest. Jack Conner wrote the shortest author bio of anyone so far on the podcast. He simply says he writes fantasy, sci-fi and horror, sometimes all at the same time and that he lives in Austin, Texas.

Believe me, there’s a whole lot more behind this fantastic author than just that. We talk about his groundbreaking Atomic Sea series which has elements of such iconic authors as Jules Verne and H.P. Lovecraft.

Check out my chat with Jack, coming right up.

Follow Jack Conner on Facebook here.

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Writing Fantasy, Author Demons, and More with Stephen Landry

Posted on September 16, 2019 by Jamie Davis

This is the Books and Authors Fantasy Podcast Episode 63 with Stephen Landry.

Good day and welcome to this episode of the Books and Authors Fantasy Podcast. I’m your host, podcaster and author of Fun Fantasy Reads, Jamie Davis. This podcast is exactly what the title says it is, a show focused on everything in fantasy books.

This show will cover everything to do with fantasy books. From Epic Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Sword and Sorcery, and everything in between, expect to find the best and brightest authors from all the various corners of the fantasy book world. Plus we’ll add in a few other very special guests as well along the way.

Kicking off the show with my own writing update, I’m happily ensconced in writing the first draft of what will be book 8 in my Extreme Medical Services series. I’m also getting ready to launch book 4 in the Broken Throne series, Stolen Destiny. Three more week after that, I’ll have the full completed series out with book 5. Stay tuned for more updates on some special promotions when the time comes.

As always, if you’re interested in more information on what I’m up to, check out my fan group on Facebook, Jamie’s Fun Fantasy Readers and on my website and blog, JamieDavisBooks.com.

Now let’s get into our author interview for this episode. Stephen Landry is a self-published author who grew up in Nashville, TN. After graduating from Nossi College of Art in 2012 with a degree in Graphic Design, he discovered a new passion for the creative process. Stephen started writing in seriously in 2012 when he stopped pursuing a career in graphic design.

After taking to social media to interact with other writers and polish his skills, his cyberpunk sci-fi novel, Deep Darkness, received almost one million views before being featured on the website Wattpad. A year after launching Pull he followed with a less successful but no less fun sequel titled Trigger.

I talk with Stephen about writing, dealing with our demons like depression, and more. Check it out.

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