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The Blasters & Blades PodcastReluctant Heroes & Corporate ConspiracyWhat happens when your past refuses to stay buried? This week, we sit down with SFWA author David E Graham to discuss The Tracer Series. We dive into the gritty world of the Settled Systems, tracking the journey of former operative Andre Duroz, the bonds of chosen family aboard the Venture, and how high-stakes space opera can explore the real costs of war, leadership, and systemic corruption. Tune in for an inside look at building a cinematic sci-fi universe! This was a fun interview, so go check out this episode.Join us for a fun show! We're just a couple of nerdy Army veterans geeking out on things that go "abracadabra," "pew," "zoom," "boop-beep" and rhyme with Science Fiction & Fantasy. Co-Hosts:JR Handley (Author) (Grunt)Nick Garber (Comic Book Artist) (Super Grunt)Madam Stabby Stab (Uber Fan) (Horror Nerd)Jana S Brown (Author) (Chief Shenanigator)We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandley Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcast Today's SponsorCar Warriors: Autoduel Chronicles Series: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CKQ47FX2The Tracer Series by David E Graham: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DVQ13Q6C Follow David E Graham on social mediaDavid’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/David-E-Graham/author/B0DVQ9BQN2 David’s Website: https://www.dgrahamwrites.com/ David’s Twitter: https://x.com/DGrahamWrites David’s Threads: https://www.threads.com/@dgrahamwrites David’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/David-E-Graham/61582699624548/ David’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dgrahamwrites/ David’s Substack: https://dgrahamwrites.substack.com/ David’s LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/dgrahamwrites David’s GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/54459782.David_E_Graham #scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JenaRey #JanaSBrown #OpalKingdomPress #starwars #jedi #georgelucas #lucasfilms #startrek #trekkie #firefly #serenity #browncoat #wheeloftime #wot #robertjordan #brandonsanderson #gameofthrones #got #grrm #georgerrmartin #ChroniclesofNarnia #CSLewis #TheTracerSeries #DavidEGraham #Velociraptor #UtahRaptor #Trex #TyrannosaurusRex #DamageControl #MenInBlack #AgentOfShield #Cyberpunk #Bladerunner #actionadventure #DavidEGraham #TracerSeries #TracerBook #BrokenAlliance #SciFiAuthor #SpaceOpera #MilitarySciFi #SciFiBooks #SpeculativeFiction #SpecFi #ChosenFamily #SciFiThriller #SettledSystems #BookCommunity #SciFiRead #AuthorInterview #PodcastEpisode #BookPodcast #SciFiPodcast #PodcastersOfInstagram

The Blasters & Blades PodcastDeals with Demons and Dark Streets: Ben Schenkman on *The Devil You Know SeriesWhat happens when your best chance at survival means making a deal with the dark? This week, we sit down with urban fantasy author Ben Schenkman to discuss his pulse-pounding The Devil You Know Series. We dive into his rain-slicked, monster-infested streets, the complex magic systems built on bargains and consequences, and the antihero protagonists fighting against impossible odds. Join us as Ben shares his secret formula for pacing supernatural thrillers, balancing dark humor with high stakes, and crafting stories where every choice carries a price. This was a fun interview, so go check out this episode. Join us for a fun show! We're just a couple of nerdy Army veterans geeking out on things that go "abracadabra," "pew," "zoom," "boop-beep" and rhyme with Science Fiction & Fantasy. Co-Hosts:JR Handley (Author) (Grunt)Nick Garber (Comic Book Artist) (Super Grunt)Madam Stabby Stab (Uber Fan) (Horror Nerd)Jana S Brown (Author) (Chief Shenanigator)We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandley Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcast Today's SponsorThe Book of Secrets by Melissa McShane: https://books2read.com/u/31rRqW The Devil You Know Series by Ben Schenkman: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CQRGD7FV/ Follow Ben Schenkman on social mediaBen’s Amazon: https://us.amazon.com/stores/author/B0G4H1VJQD Ben’s Website: https://benschenkman.com/ Ben’s BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/benschenkman.bsky.social Ben’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/benschenkman.author/ Ben’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benschenkman.author/ Ben’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ben.schenkman.author Ben’s Tip Jar: https://buymeacoffee.com/benschenkman Ben’s Publisher: https://caffeinatedterrier.com/ Ben’s GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/47639912.Ben_Schenkman Ben’s Links: https://benschenkman.com/links/ Healing Monk LARP: https://youtube.com/shorts/tbVLt48C0yU?si=LJ-pgm7DMXFjE-ie Healing Monk LARP: https://www.reddit.com/r/funnyvideos/comments/1iouzzh/when_youre_completely_unqualified_but_you_at/ #scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JenaRey #JanaSBrown #OpalKingdomPress #BenSchenkman #TheDevilYouKnowSeries #starwars #jedi #georgelucas #lucasfilms #startrek #trekkie #firefly #serenity #browncoat #wheeloftime #wot #robertjordan #brandonsanderson #gameofthrones #got #grrm #georgerrmartin #ChroniclesofNarnia #CSLewis #twin #LARP #LARPer #BenSchenkman #TheDevilYouKnowSeries #BenSchenkmanAuthor #TheDevilYouKnow #UrbanFantasy #DarkFantasy #ParanormalThriller #SupernaturalNoir #FantasyBooks #Antihero #AuthorInterview #BookPodcast #FantasyPodcast #BookTok #Bookstagram #MustReadFantasy #IndieAuthor #Ankylosaurus #Dragonlance #LegendOfHuma #RichardNKnaak #DnD #DungeonsAndDragons #DnDPodcast #FantasyReads #TTRPG #DragonlanceSaga #Ansalon

The Blasters & Blades PodcastTaco Bell, Totalitarianism, and the Three Seashells: Demolition Man (1993)Send a maniac to catch a maniac! This week, we are thawed out and travelling back to 1993 to review the sci-fi action classic Demolition Man. We’re breaking down the glorious clash between Sylvester Stallone’s wrecking-ball cop John Spartan and Wesley Snipes’ unhinged, bleach-blonde villain Simon Phoenix. Join us as we laugh through San Angeles, marvel at Sandra Bullock’s star-making performance, and evaluate how a goofy '90s action flick accidentally predicted contactless greetings, voice-activated tech, and extreme political correctness. Seriously, click the links and check out this episode.Co-Hosts:JR HandleyJana S BrownWe work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandley Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcast Today's SponsorThe Blasters and Blades Podcast: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcastCheck out the Movie!Movie Link: https://www.amazon.com/Demolition-Man-Daniel-Waters/dp/B0045HCJGCMovie Trailer Link: https://youtu.be/0B5v6QZ5R3g?si=zS-j4xp-XxzIxOPFFollow Aaron of Big-Water Outdoors on social mediaMr Bigs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587334632868 Mr Bigs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigwater_outdoors Mr Bigs YouTube: https://youtube.com/@bigwater_outdoors Mr Bigs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigwaheh76c Follow Benn Liska on social mediaBenn’s Twitter: https://x.com/BennLiska Benn’s Short Story: https://a.co/d/00ToXV1n Benn’s Short Story: https://a.co/d/0dl5Yz21 Benn’s Comics: https://www.greenarcher.io/Follow Bill McUisdean on social mediaBill’s Website: https://zorne.substack.com/Bill’s Substack: https://substack.com/@wylder396Bill’s Twitter: https://x.com/Wylder396Follow Jesse James Fain on social mediaJesse’s Amazon: http://amazon.com/author/jessejamesfain Jesse’s Website: https://outlawauthor.com/Jesse’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/JesseJamesFainJesse’s Substack: https://jessejamesfain.substack.com/Follow Keith Hedger on social mediaKeith’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Keith-Hedger/e/B01N2V9383/Keith’s Website: https://www.keithhedger.com/Keith’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KeithHedgerAuthor/Keith’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@keithhedger6504/#scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #MovieReview #Review #RetroMovieReview #StabbyMovieReview #OpalKingdomPress #JenaRey #JanaSBrown #AaronBigWater #BennLiska #BillMcUisdean #JesseJamesFain #OutlawAuthor #OutlawAuthorJesseJamesFain #OutlawAuthorJesseJames #KeithHedger #DemolitionMan #DemolitionMan1993 #RetroMovieReview #90sMovies #90sAction #JohnSpartan #SimonPhoenix #SciFiMovies #ActionCinema #SciFiSatire #SylvesterStallone #WesleySnipes #SandraBullock #ThreeSeashells #MoviePodcast #FilmReview #RetroReview #MovieTok #FilmCommunity #CinephileCommunity #CultClassicCopyright @ Warner Bros. LLC 1983. Any illegal reproduction of this content will result in immediate legal action by the rights holder. The clips used in this movie review were utilized under the Fair Use Doctrine and are transformative in nature.

The Blasters & Blades PodcastSpicy Swords & Star-Crossed Hearts: Why We’re Still Obsessed with RomantasyFrom enemies-to-lovers in sprawling fantasy realms to high-stakes political intrigue wrapped in intense slow-burn romance, "Romantasy" continues to dominate the speculative fiction landscape. Far from being a passing fad, Romantasy has redefined modern speculative fiction by placing emotional stakes on equal footing with worldbuilding and magic systems. Is it just a trend, or has it permanently shifted the boundaries of the genre? Join our panel of authors as we dive deep into the allure of fantasy romance, break down its most beloved tropes, and explore why readers—and the publishing industry—can’t get enough. Grab your tea (or potion) & tune in! This was a fun interview, so check it out. Co-Hosts:JR Handley & Jana S BrownWe work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandleyOur LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcastToday's SponsorThe Dark Goddess by Melissa McShane: https://books2read.com/u/bwyopaFollow Cambria Williams on social mediaCambria’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0B9CH3Q9GCambria’s Website: https://www.cambriawilliams.com/Cambria’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CambriaWilliamsAuthorCambria’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cambriawilliams_author/Cambria’s LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/cambriawilliams_authorFollow Jana S Brown on social mediaJana’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jana-S.-Brown/author/B015VJV7JWJana’s Website: www.opalkingdompress.comJana’s LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/opalkingdompressFollow Sabine Berlin on social mediaSabine’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Sabine-Berlin/author/B07P6FGJNHSabine’s Website: https://www.sabineberlin.com/Sabine’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sabineberlinauthorSabine’s Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@WestofthePage/videosSabine’s LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/sabineberlinFollow Teira Wilson on social mediaTeira’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Teira-Wilson/author/B0F9LLDPPVTeira’s Website: https://teirawilson.com/Teira’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorteirawilson/Rejecting The Dragon: https://a.co/d/08XK1h3z#scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #podcastersofinstagram #podcastlife #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JanaSBrown #JenaRey #OpalKingdomPress #WerestilllovingRomantasy #romantasy #CambriaWilliams #LindsayFlanagen #SabineBerlin #TeiraWilson #DietDrPepper #DrPepper #DreamyKnights #HisFairAssassin #RobinLaFevers #OneDarkWindow #RachelGillig #TheBlueSword #RobinMcKinley #FierceHeart #TaraGrayce #RebeccaRoss #DivineRivals #APrinceAmongPirates #KatieAbdou #ParanormalRomance #MindGames #DanWillis #ThisKingdomWillNotKillMe #IlonaAndrews #ArcaneCasebookSeries #Twilight #StephenieMeyer #SunriseOnTheReaping #SuzanneCollins #HungerGames #RejectingTheDragon #TheUnrulyHeartOfMissDarcy #ErinEdwards #AFateInkedInBlood #DanielleLJensen #FourthWing #RebeccaYarros #ThroneOfGlass #ThroneOfGlassSeries #SarahJMaas #ACourtOfThornsAndRoses #ACOTAR #TheSaplingCage #MargaretKilljoy #TheKnaveAndTheMoon #MadMabel #SallyHepworth #EnemiesToLovers #SlowBurnRomance #FantasyBooks #BookPodcast #SpecFiPodcast #SpeculativeFiction #FantasyRomance #BookTok #FantasyReaders #RomanceReaders #BookishCommunity

The Blasters & Blades PodcastLaunchpads and Logic: Exploring Middle Grade Science FictionHigh-tech gadgets, alien encounters, and ordinary kids saving the day! This week, we bring together a panel of outstanding authors to explore the electrifying realm of Middle Grade Science Fiction. We’re discussing how MG sci-fi makes complex scientific concepts accessible, how authors balance high-tech stakes with relatable emotional arcs, and why optimistic futures are so vital for today's young readers. Join us for an inspiring dive into the stories inspiring the next generation of scientists, dreamers, and explorers! This was a fun interview, so check out this episode. Co-Hosts:JR HandleyJana S BrownWe work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandleyOur LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcastToday's SponsorBreakers by Jarrett Keene: https://a.co/d/0gLXQJz6Follow James Pyle on social mediaJames’ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/James-Pyles/e/B001IQXL38James’ Website: https://poweredbyrobots.com/James’ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jamespylesauthorJames’ Substack: https://jamespyles1.substack.com/Follow Jana S Brown on social mediaJana’s LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/opalkingdompressFollow Melissa McShane on social mediaMelissa’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Melissa-McShane/author/B00TON8E1Q Melissa’s Website: www.melissamcshanewrites.com Melissa’s Twitter: www.twitter.com/melissamcshanewrites Melissa’s Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mcshaneminions Melissa’s Discord: https://discord.gg/wKXUe89Kh7Follow R Max Tillsley on social mediaRob’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/R-Max-Tillsley/author/B0769JJWT5 Rob’s Website: https://www.blackskybooks.com/ Rob’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RMaxTillsley/ Rob’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tillsley Rob’s Tea Addiction: www.epicblendz.com.au Follow Sabine Berlin on social mediaSabine’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Sabine-Berlin/author/B07P6FGJNHSabine’s Website: https://www.sabineberlin.com/ Sabine’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sabineberlinauthor Sabine’s Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@WestofthePage/videos Sabine’s LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/sabineberlin #scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JanaSBrown #JenaRey #OpalKingdomPress #ExploringMiddleGradeScienceFiction #MiddleGrade #Darkchocolate #HotChocolate #JamesPyle #MelissaMcShane #WarMaster #WarHamster #RMaxTillsley #RobertTillsley #SabineBerlin #AmongUs #DrWho #Whovian #SpaceCadet #RobertAHeinlein #MyTeacherIsAnAlien #BruceCoville #APrincessOfMars #EdgarRiceBurroughs #AWrinkleInTime #MadeleineL'Engle #SpaceDemons #GillianRubinstein #TheForgottenDoor #AlexanderKey #ANewHope #StarWars #GeorgeLucas #InterstellarPig #WilliamSleator #TheWarWithMrWizzle #GordonKorman #SpiderMan #Robotech #JohnChristopher #TheTripodSeries #MGSciFi #MiddleGradeSciFi #MiddleGradeBooks #MiddleGrade #MGFiction #KidLit #KidsBooks #SciFiBooks #SciFiForKids #ScienceFiction #MiddleGradeAuthors #WorldBuilding #ChildrensBooks #BookPanel #AuthorInterview #BookPodcast #SciFiPodcast #BookTok #Bookstagram #MustReadSciFi

The Blasters & Blades PodcastChanging Seasons and Hidden Truths: Lindsay Flanagan on Under the September SkyWhat happens when the autumn air brings long-buried secrets to light? This week, we sat down with author Lindsay Flanagan to discuss her captivating book, Under the September Sky. We explore her lush, evocative worldbuilding, the deep emotional arcs of her characters, and how a change in season can mirror a dramatic shift in human lives. Join us for a rich conversation on the power of second chances, atmospheric storytelling, and the delicate art of crafting heartfelt, memorable fiction. This was a fun interview, so go check out this episode. Join us for a fun show! We're just a couple of nerdy Army veterans geeking out on things that go "abracadabra," "pew," "zoom," "boop-beep" and rhyme with Science Fiction & Fantasy. Co-Hosts:JR Handley (Author) (Grunt)Nick Garber (Comic Book Artist) (Super Grunt)Madam Stabby Stab (Uber Fan) (Horror Nerd)Jana S Brown (Author) (Chief Shenanigator)We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandley Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcast Today's SponsorTell Me A Secret by Chloe Garner: https://a.co/d/0crjpofkUnder the September Sky by Lindsay Flanagan: https://www.amazon.com/Under-September-Holiday-Magic-Book-ebook/dp/B0HGCVYRMM Follow Lindsay Flanagan on social mediaLindsay’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Lindsay-Flanagan/author/B0CFGFTN4V Lindsay’s Website: https://authorlindsayflanagan.com/ Lindsay’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lindsay.flanagan.author Lindsay’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindsayflanaganauthor/ Lindsay’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LindsayFlanagan-33 Lindsay’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lindsaycflanagan Lindsay’s LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/authorlindsayflanagan Lindsay’s Publisher: http://roanweatherford.com/ Holiday Magic Authors: https://www.instagram.com/holidaymagic.authors/#scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JenaRey #JanaSBrown #OpalKingdomPress #LindsayFlanagan #UnderTheSeptemberSky #LindsayFlanaganAuthor #SeptemberSkyBook #Fiction #AtmosphericFiction #CharacterDriven #HeartfeltStories #BookCommunity #FictionReads #AuthorInterview #BookPodcast #PodcastEpisode #BookTok #Bookstagram #MustReadFiction #IndieAuthor #wolves #Stargate #StargateSG1 #StargateUniverse #StargateAtlantis #BattlestarGalactica #BSG #Babylon5 #Hook #RobinWilliams #PeterPan #Jumanji #BeautyAndTheBeast #Disney #DisneyAnimation #Graceling #KristinCashore #GracelingRealm #Heartless #MarissaMeyer #TheHorseman #ChristinaHenry #ReignTheEarth #ACGaughen #ElementaeSeries #PrideAndPrejudice #JaneAusten #AustenAdaptation #PrideAndPrejudiceAndZombies #SethGrahameSmith #ClassicParody #DreadNation #JustinaIreland #ZombieYA #TheRavensTale #CatWinters #EdgarAllanPoe #YABooks #FantasyReads #BookTok #Bookstagram

The Blasters & Blades PodcastTeasers, Tickets, and Theater Hype: The Upcoming Movies We Can’t Wait to SeeNothing beats the energy of a packed movie theater when the lights go down! This week, our panel sits down to break down the most anticipated upcoming theatrical releases after dissecting their latest trailers and teasers. We discuss which films are earning our opening-night ticket money, which surprise previews blew us away, and what original blockbusters and indie hits are about to dominate the box office. Grab your popcorn and join the debate! This was a fun interview, so check out this episode. Join us for a fun show! We're just a couple of nerdy Army veterans geeking out on things that go "abracadabra," "pew," "zoom," "boop-beep" and rhyme with Science Fiction & Fantasy. Co-Hosts:JR Handley (Author) (Grunt)Nick Garber (Comic Book Artist) (Super Grunt)Madam Stabby Stab (Uber Fan) (Horror Nerd)Jana S Brown (Author) (Chief Shenanigator)We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandley Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcast Today's SponsorThe Blasters and Blades Podcast: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcast Movie Trailer LinksSpaceballs 2 Trailer: https://youtu.be/pJ-51pQXERA?si=uueGbedJmoqGEA5c Neuromancer Trailer: https://youtu.be/g79GPZSQHBk?si=zm9xrjoq1g2EPHBF Street Fighter Trailer: https://youtu.be/U6sbm1OaJb8?si=PCrnWE2yXy7NVffo Werwulf Trailer: https://youtu.be/cmjpadVj-Vk?si=xeiS13SzcHD-ytcM Follow Bill McUisdean (Wylder396) on social mediaBill’s Website: https://zorne.substack.com/ Bill’s Substack: https://substack.com/@wylder396 Bill’s Twitter: https://x.com/Wylder396Follow JR Handley on social mediaJR’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/J.-R.-Handley/author/B01N0SEX3A JR’s Website: https://jrhandley.com/ JR’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sgt.jr.handley JR’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jr_handley/ JR’s Substack: https://jrhandley.substack.com/ JR’s Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/authorjrhandley Follow Keith Hedger on social mediaKeith’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Keith-Hedger/e/B01N2V9383/ Keith’s Website: https://www.keithhedger.com/ Keith’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KeithHedgerAuthor/ Keith’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keithhedgerauthor/ Keith’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@keithhedger6504/featured Keith’s Twitter: https://x.com/KHedger30260#scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JanaSBrown #JenaRey #OpalKingdomPress #WereExcitedForTheBigScreen #KeithHedger #BillMcUisdean #MovieTrailer #TrailerBreakdown #UpcomingMovies #SciFi #Fantasy #MoviePodcast #Spaceballs #Spaceballs2 #SpaceballsTheNewOne #TheNewOne #MelBrooks #DarkHelmet #LudicrousSpeed #Werwulf #WerwulfMovie #RobertEggers #Werewolf #GothicHorror #AaronTaylorJohnson #StreetFighterMovie #StreetFighter #WorldWarrior #Hadouken #Ryu #ChunLi #Neuromancer #NeuromancerAppleTV #Cyberpunk #WilliamGibson #JackIn #AppleTV #Horror #UpcomingMovies #MovieTrailers #Cinema #MovieHype #BookCommunity #FilmCommunity #TheaterRelease #BookTok #MoviePodcast #BookPodcast #PodcastPanel #MovieReview #FilmDiscussion #Bookstagram

The Blasters & Blades PodcastWastelands, Cybernetics, and Survival: Jarrett Keene on Breakers: Splitlight LegionWelcome to the ruined neon playground of tomorrow. This week, we sit down with author Jarret Keene to discuss his pulse-pounding post-apocalyptic sci-fi novel, Breakers: Splitlight Legion. We step into a shattered Las Vegas filled with cybernetic enhancements, warring factions, and relentless action. Join us as Jarrett breaks down his vision for a gritty future, his approach to writing fast-paced wasteland combat, and how he balances high-tech dystopian tropes with deeply human survival stories. This was a fun interview, so go check out this episode. Join us for a fun show! We're just a couple of nerdy Army veterans geeking out on things that go "abracadabra," "pew," "zoom," "boop-beep" and rhyme with Science Fiction & Fantasy. Co-Hosts: JR Handley (Author) (Grunt)Nick Garber (Comic Book Artist) (Super Grunt)Madam Stabby Stab (Uber Fan) (Horror Nerd)Jana S Brown (Author) (Chief Shenanigator)We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandley Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcast Today's SponsorBreakers by Jarret Keene: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H95HGK9VFollow Jarret Keene on social mediaJarret’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jarret-Keene/author/B001JOTUPW Jarret’s Website: https://www.jarretkeene.net/ Jarret’s Twitter: https://x.com/KeeneJarret Jarret’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorJarretKeene/ Jarret’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorjarretkeene/ Jarret’s Publisher: https://darkwolfbooks.com/#scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JenaRey #JanaSBrown #OpalKingdomPress #Breakers #BreakersSplitlightLegion #SplitlightLegion #JarettKeene #otter #JarrettKeene #BreakersSplitlightLegion #JarrettKeeneAuthor #BreakersSeries #SciFi #PostApocalyptic #DystopianFiction #Cyberpunk #SciFiBooks #Wasteland #AuthorInterview #SciFiPodcast #BookPodcast #BookTok #Bookstagram #MustReadSciFi #IndieAuthor #Stargate #StargateUniverse #StargateSG1 #StargateAtlantis #SGU #Babylon5 #BattlestarGalactica #BSG #PrincessMononoke #Dragonheart #Jumanji

The Blasters & Blades Podcast High Tech, Low Life, and Kickstarter: The Making of Breeze 2 How do you bring an indie cyberpunk vision to life in the crowded world of crowdfunding? This week, we sit down with the creative team behind the Breeze 2 Kickstarter campaign! We had on Nate McQuade and MD Ortiz on to talk about their kick butt #Kickstarter in his Dawnward Universe. This sequel comic is titled Breeze and tells the story of this intrepid group of ne’re-do-wells on their journey through this #postapocalyptic #dystopian future that is a #transhumanist #cyberpunk wonderland! We stepped into a neon-soaked future to discuss the lore, gritty aesthetics, and high-stakes storytelling of this cyberpunk comic. Join us as we explore the art of building a fanbase, the realities of running a successful Kickstarter, and why creator-owned comics are driving the future of graphic storytelling. This interview was a blast, so check out this episode. Join us for a fun show! We're just a couple of nerdy Army veterans geeking out on things that go "abracadabra," "pew," "zoom," "boop-beep" and rhyme with Science Fiction & Fantasy. Co-Hosts: JR Handley (Author) (Grunt) Nick Garber (Comic Book Artist) (Super Grunt) Madam Stabby Stab (Uber Fan) (Horror Nerd) Jana S Brown (Author) (Chief Shenanigator) We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling! Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandley Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcast Today's Sponsor Breeze - A Cyberpunk Inspired Comic - Issue #2: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/breezecomic/breeze-a-cyberpunk-inspired-comic-issue-2 Follow the Dawnward Universe on social media Dawnward’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B9WTYDM2 Dawnward’s Website: https://dawnwarduniverse.com/ Dawnward’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DawnwardUniverse Dawnward’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnwardu_ig/ Dawnward’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dawnwarduniverse8088 Follow M.D. Ortiz on social media M.D.’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/MD-Ortiz/author/B09R2K8RH5 M.D.’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.ortiz.90226 Follow Nate McQuade on social media Nate’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nate.mcquade Nate’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natemcquade/ Nate’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wolfwyndrt/ Nate’s Email: [email protected] #scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JenaRey #JanaSBrown #OpalKingdomPress #MichaelOrtiz #MDOrtiz #NateMcQuade #starwars #jedi #georgelucas #lucasfilms #startrek #trekkie #firefly #serenity #browncoat #wheeloftime #wot #robertjordan #brandonsanderson #gameofthrones #got #grrm #georgerrmartin #ChroniclesofNarnia #CSLewis #TheHobbit #LordOfTheRings #LotR #JRRTolkien #Tolkien #Stegosaurus #Steggie #Triceratops #Velociraptor #UtahRaptor #Deinonychus #Dinosaur #NewZealand #ANZAC #NewZealandArmy #CaptainDaleDye #USMC #USMarineCorps #Kickstarter #graphicnovel #comicbook #comic #Breeze2 #CyberpunkComic #IndieComics #ComicKickstarter #Crowdfunding #Cyberpunk #SciFiComics #GraphicNovel #NeonAesthetics #ComicArt #AuthorInterview #ComicPodcast #IndieCreators #ComicTok #ComicBookCommunity

The Blasters & Blades PodcastMagic Through Younger Eyes: Exploring Middle Grade FantasyMiddle Grade fantasy is where true lifelong readers are forged. This week, we assemble a panel of incredible authors to explore the magic, heart, and high stakes of writing fantasy for ages 8 to 12. We’re discussing how MG fantasy tackles real-world issues like grief, friendship, and identity through a magical lens, why the “wonder factor” is so crucial, and how today’s authors are building rich, inclusive worlds for the next generation of fantasy fans. Pull up a chair and rediscover the power of middle grade storytelling!Hosts: JR & JanaWe work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandleyOur LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcastToday's SponsorA Spring for Spears by Katie J Cross and Derek Siddoway: https://katiecrossbooks.com/products/spring-for-spearsFollow Lindsay Flanagan on social mediaLindsay’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Lindsay-Flanagan/author/B0CFGFTN4VLindsay’s Website: https://authorlindsayflanagan.com/Lindsay’s LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/authorlindsayflanaganFollow Melissa McShane on social mediaMelissa’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Melissa-McShane/author/B00TON8E1QMelissa’s Website: www.melissamcshanewrites.comFollow R Max Tillsley on social mediaRob’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/R-Max-Tillsley/author/B0769JJWT5Rob’s Website: https://www.blackskybooks.com/Rob’s Tea Addiction: www.epicblendz.com.auFollow Sabine Berlin on social mediaSabine’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Sabine-Berlin/author/B07P6FGJNHSabine’s Website: https://www.sabineberlin.com/Sabine’s Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@WestofthePage/videosSabine’s LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/sabineberlinFollow Trevor Ryback on social mediaTrevor’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/trevor-rybackTrevor’s Cover Artist: https://www.instagram.com/royalomari_ #scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #scificons #podcastlife #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #religionquestion #coffee #tea #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JanaSBrown #JenaRey #OpalKingdomPress #LindsayFlanagan #MelissaMcShane #warmaster #WarHamster #RMaxTillsley #SabineBerlin #TrevorRyback #ExploringMiddleGradeFantasy #PercyJackson #RickRiordan #MiddleGrade #MGFiction #MGLit #MGBooks #MiddleGradeBooks #KidLit #MGFantasy #MGBookTalk #MGAuthors #WritingMiddleGrade #RaisingReaders #MGLitPanel #KidLitPanel #MiddleGrade #MiddleGradeReads #KidLit #KidsBooks #FantasyBooks #MiddleGradeAuthors #ChildrensBooks #FantasyCommunity #AuthorInterview #BookPodcast #MustReadFantasy #JuiceBox #DietCoke #Coke #CocaCola #MoroccanMintTea #EnglishBreakfastTea #IcedChai #JuniorFiction #TheHobbit #JRRTolkien #Tolkien #LotR #LordOfTheRings #CSLewis #OldYeller #FredGipson #BridgeToTerabithia #KatherinePaterson #WhereTheRedFernGrows #WilsonRawls #WhereTheWildThingsAre #MauriceSendak #TheDarkIsRising #SusanCooper #TheGooseGirl #ShannonHale #LloydAlexander #PrydainChronicles #TheWorldOfTheUnknown #WorldOfTheUnknownMonsters #TerryPratchett #TheBorribles #Discworld #TerryPratchettMiddleGrade #TheBookOfThree #HowlsMovingCastle #DianaWynneJones #TheMiraculousJourneyOfEdwardTulane #KateDiCamillo #AnneMcCaffrey #TheKaneChronicles #RickRiordan #RangersApprentice #JohnFlanagan #TiffanyAching #TheWeeFreeMen #Narnia #TheLionTheWitchAndTheWardrobe #Fablehaven #BrandonMull #MiddleGradeFantasy

The Blasters & Blades PodcastParadise or Prison? Mark Bozon on The MindlessWhat if the technological paradise designed to save humanity is actually holding it hostage? This week, we sit down with seasoned creative leader, gaming industry alum, and author Mark Bozon to discuss his debut novel, The Mindless: A Futurist Novel. We step inside the mysterious domed city of Dios with protagonist Jake Tentlewood to explore mind-altering tech, the morality of artificial humans, and the illusion of perfection. Join us as we chat with Mark about moving from game design to fiction, the fine line between comfort and control, and what happens when the future glitches. This was a fun interview, so go check out this episode. Co-Hosts:JR Handley (Author) (Grunt)Nick Garber (Comic Book Artist) (Super Grunt)Madam Stabby Stab (Uber Fan) (Horror Nerd)Jana S Brown (Author) (Chief Shenanigator)We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandley Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcast Today's SponsorDiscovery by John M. Olsen: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B8GZTK9X The Mindless: A Futurist Novel by Mark Bozon: https://a.co/d/02Kj0FCY https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Mindless/Mark-Bozon/9781803418025 https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-mindless-mark-bozon/1149858124?ean=9781803418025 Follow Mark Bozon on social mediaMark’s Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/mindless-mark-bozon/1149858124 Mark’s Simon & Schuster: https://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/Mark-Bozon/258294236 Mark’s Website: https://markbozon.com/ Mark’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkBozon Mark’s BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/markbozon.bsky.socialMark’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The5thMiG Mark’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markbozon/Mark’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@markbozon Mark’s Publisher: https://www.collectiveinkbooks.com/roundfire-books/authors/mark-bozon Unity Blend Coffee: https://www.laughingcatcoffee.com/product/unity-blend/VMPC7FLRWB7PKTCQ2T24Y4PV #scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JenaRey #JanaSBrown #OpalKingdomPress #TheMindlessAFuturistNovel #MarkBozon #starwars #jedi #georgelucas #lucasfilms #startrek #trekkie #firefly #serenity #browncoat #wheeloftime #wot #robertjordan #brandonsanderson #gameofthrones #got #grrm #georgerrmartin #ChroniclesofNarnia #CSLewis #TheMindless #MarkBozon #TheMindlessAFuturistNovel #MarkBozonAuthor #SciFi #DystopianFiction #Futurist #HardSciFi #CyberpunkVibes #NearFutureSciFi #SciFiBooks #AuthorInterview #BookPodcast #SciFiPodcast #BookTok #Bookstagram #MustReadSciFi #RoundfireBooks #HardSciFi #TheVillage #Goosebumps #RLStine #RobertLawrenceStine #ChooseYourOwnAdventure #CYOA #JurassicPark #MichaelCreighton #Deinonychus #Velociraptor #Dinoriders #LoneWolf #Tolkien #LOTR #TheHobbit #Shannara #Elfstones #FantasyBooks #EpicFantasy #LordOfTheRings #MiddleEarth #JRRTolkien #FantasyLiterature #TerryBrooks #Elfstones #ElfstonesOfShannara #SwordOfShannara #ShannaraChronicles #FindingFantasyBooks #FantasyRecommendations #WhatToReadNext #EpicFantasy #HighFantasy #BookRecommendations

The Blasters & Blades PodcastMore Than Metal: Inside I’m A Weapon with Sean RobinsWhat does it truly mean to be human when every wire and circuit in your body was built for destruction? In this episode, we sit down with author Sean Robins to discuss I’m A Weapon, the gripping opening entry in the I, Anomaly Series. Pushed into a world of conflict and high-stakes survival, the robot Jack must navigate his original programming as a lethal asset while discovering the unexpected, fragile spark of his own humanity. We discuss Sean’s inspiration for Jack’s unique voice, how he balances high-octane sci-fi action with deep philosophical questions, and what lies ahead in this sweeping artificial intelligence saga. This was a fun interview, so go check out this episode. Join us for a fun show! We're just a couple of nerdy Army veterans geeking out on things that go "abracadabra," "pew," "zoom," "boop-beep" and rhyme with Science Fiction & Fantasy. Co-Hosts: JR Handley (Author) (Grunt)Nick Garber (Comic Book Artist) (Super Grunt)Madam Stabby Stab (Uber Fan) (Horror Nerd)Jana S Brown (Author) (Chief Shenanigator)We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandley Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcast Today's SponsorSupercarrier by Scott Bartlett: https://a.co/d/0evYF7be I’m A Weapon by Sean Robins: https://a.co/d/0bhH7gDv Follow Sean Robins on social mediaSean’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Sean-Robins/author/B07PS1116K Sean’s Website: https://thecrimsondeathbringer.home.blog/ Sean’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sean.robins.77 Sean’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/seanrobins300 Sean TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@seanrobins73 Sean’s GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/18999889.Sean_Robins Sean’s BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/sean-robins #scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JenaRey #JanaSBrown #OpalKingdomPress #ImAWeapon #SeanRobins #starwars #jedi #georgelucas #lucasfilms #startrek #trekkie #firefly #serenity #browncoat #wheeloftime #wot #robertjordan #brandonsanderson #gameofthrones #got #grrm #georgerrmartin #ChroniclesofNarnia #CSLewis #SeanRobins #ImAWeapon #IAnomaly #IAnomalySeries #RobotJack #RobotFiction #ArtificialIntelligence #AIFiction #SentientAI #SciFiReads #SciFiAuthor #IndieSciFi #SciFiBookTok #Bookstagram #MustReadSciFi #ActionThriller #ThrillerReads #OperativeFiction #MilitaryFiction #SuspenseFiction #HighOctane #LethalHero #AuthorInterview #WritingCommunity #ActionWriter #BookTok #Bookstagram #ThrillerBookTok #BookRecommendation #Stargate #StargateSGU #StargateSG1 #StargateAtlantis #TheExpanse #JurassicPark #MichaelCrighton #Trex #TyrannosaurusRex #Primeval #PrimevalNewWorld #CriticalDrinker

The Blasters & Blades PodcastBig Heart, Big Adventure: The Power of Middle Grade FictionThe books we read between the ages of 8 and 12 stay with us forever. Middle grade fiction is where readers first discover epic worlds, navigate real-world friendships, and realize they can be the heroes of their own stories. Join our panel of acclaimed nerdy authors and creators as we dive into what makes this age group so magical. We’ll discuss the art of capturing authentic young voices, tackling tough topics with hope and humor, and how modern MG literature is inspiring the next generation of lifelong readers. This was a fun interview, so check out this episode.Co-Hosts:JR HandleyJana S BrownWe work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandleyOur LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcastToday's SponsorThe Steel Trap by R Max Tillsley: https://www.amazon.com/Steele-Trap-Susie-Adventures-Book-ebook/dp/B07STKQYYQ/Follow Graham Bradley on social mediaGraham’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00M5HM3FGGraham’s Website: https://www.truckermanreads.com/Graham’s Twitter: https://x.com/TempusMalleoGraham’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/grahambradleyGraham’s Substack: https://truckermanreads.substack.com/Follow Jesse A. Barrett on social mediaJesse’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0BWSHM6PJJesse’s Twitter: https://x.com/Jesse_A_BarrettJesse’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jesse.A.Barrett Jesse’s Substack: https://jesseabarrett.substack.com/Follow Melissa McShane on social mediaMelissa’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Melissa-McShane/author/B00TON8E1Q Melissa’s Website: www.melissamcshanewrites.com Melissa’s Facebook: www.facebook.com/melissamcshanewrites Follow Robert Tillsley on social mediaRobert’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Robert-Tillsley/author/B0BTX67KRW Robert’s Website: https://tillsley.com Robert’s Facebook: https://facebook.com/rmaxtillsley Robert’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rmaxtillsley #scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JanaSBrown #JenaRey #OpalKingdomPress #GrahamBradley #JesseABarrett #MelissaMcShane #RobertTillsley #RMaxTillsley #MiddleGradeFiction #Hatchet #GaryPaulsen #HeinleinsJuveniles #CitizenOfTheGalaxy #GreenglassHouse #KateMilford #AreYouMyMother #PDEastman #RiflesForWatie #HaroldKeith #RickRiordan #PercyJackson #DrPepper #DrPepperCreamSoda #Fallout #NukaCola #CocaCola #DietCoke #Coke #EnglishBreakfastTea #CharlottesWeb #EBWhite #HarryPotter #PercyJackson&TheOlympiansSeries #Wonder #RJPalacio #NewberyMedalWinners #CaptainUnderpants #SpaceDemons #GillianRubinstein #DiaryOfAWimpyKidSeries #JeffKinney #CSLewis #MythoMania #Myth-o-Mania #KateMcMullan #RacPress #RaconteurPress #ChooseYourOwnAdventure #GameBooks #AdventureBooks #CYOA #PickAPathBooks #WhyChoose #TwistAPlot #TangledFates #KidsDetectiveBooks #MiddleGrade #MiddleGradeBooks #MGBooks #MGFiction #MiddleGradeAuthor #KidLit #FutureReaders #YoungReaders #SchoolLibrary #TeachersWhoRead #RaiseAReader #AuthorPanel #WritingCommunity #WritingKidLit #ChildrensBooks #BookTok #Bookstagram #MGBookTok #BookRecs #MustReadBooks

The Blasters & Blades PodcastStrange Worlds and Shattered Origins: Diana Fedorak on Children of AlpheiosWhat happens when the planet you colonize decides to fight back? Today, we sit down with author Diana Fedorak to explore her captivating sci-fi series, Children of Alpheios. We dive into the harsh realities of settling a foreign world, the bio-tech adaptations required to survive, and the dangerous secrets buried beneath the planet’s surface. Join us as Diana shares her process for building living alien ecosystems, crafting resilient heroines, and exploring what it truly means to be human on the fringes of the galaxy. This was a fun interview, so go check out this episode. Join us for a fun show! We're just a couple of nerdy Army veterans geeking out on things that go "abracadabra," "pew," "zoom," "boop-beep" and rhyme with Science Fiction & Fantasy. Co-Hosts: JR Handley (Author) (Grunt)Nick Garber (Comic Book Artist) (Super Grunt)Madam Stabby Stab (Uber Fan) (Horror Nerd)Jana S Brown (Author) (Chief Shenanigator)We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandley Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcast Today's SponsorNight Harbor Press: https://nightharborpress.com/ Children of Alpheios Series by Diana Fedorak: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H7CF6TXC Follow Diana Fedorak on social mediaDiana’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Diana-Fedorak/author/B0BQGWQRVP Diana’s Website: https://www.dianafedorak.com/ Diana’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/diana_fedorak Diana’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dianafedorakauthor Diana’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diana_fedorak_author Diana’s BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/diana-fedorak Diana’s GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/23290645.Diana_Fedorak Wild Rose Press: https://wildrosepress.com/ Descendants of Alpheios (Free Bonus Content): https://www.dianafedorak.com/bonus-content #scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JenaRey #JanaSBrown #OpalKingdomPress #WildRosePress #DianaFedorak #Stargate #StargateSG1 #StargateUniverse #SU #SG1 #StargateAtlantis #Babylon5 #BattlestarGalactica #BSG #PercyJacksonSeries #PercyJackson #TheWitcher #TheMagicians #USAF #USAirForce #officer #USAFA #USAirForceAcademy #elephant #Sparta #Greek #Viking #Valhalla #Zoo #Circus #RinglingBrosAndBarnum&Bailey #RinglingBros #Barnum&Bailey #Keurig #Cuisinart #FairyTales #HungerGames #GWOT #IraqWar #GlobalWarOnTerror #Vietnam #SunriseOnTheReaping #SuzanneCollins #TransHumanis #ChildrenOfAlpheios #DianaFedorakAuthor #ChildrenOfAlpheiosSeries #SciFi #SciFiBooks #SoftSciFi #ColonizationSciFi #AlienWorlds #SciFiCommunity #SpeculativeFiction #AuthorInterview #SciFiPodcast #BookPodcast #BookTok #Bookstagram #MustReadSciFi #IndieAuthor #Gattaca

The Blasters & Blades Podcast Red, White, and True Love: Inside Fourth of Forever with Sabine Berlin. Can a single holiday change your entire life? In this episode, we sit down with romance author Sabine Berlin to explore her heartwarming Holiday Magic Series and its sparkling installment, Fourth of Forever. Blending small-town charm, patriotic celebrations, and deeply emotional character arcs, Berlin crafts stories where love always finds a way—just in time for the fireworks. We discuss her inspiration for building a series centered around holiday magic, how she crafts undeniable romantic chemistry, and her secrets to writing feel-good romance that stays with readers long after the holiday ends. This was a fun interview, so go check out this episode. Co-Hosts: JR Handley (Author) (Grunt) Nick Garber (Comic Book Artist) (Super Grunt) Madam Stabby Stab (Uber Fan) (Horror Nerd) Jana S Brown (Author) (Chief Shenanigator) We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling! Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandley Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcast Today's Sponsor Blood Creek Witch by Jay Barnson: https://a.co/d/0dP8fSWq The Holiday Magic Series by Sabine Berlin: https://a.co/d/0g5USfxx Follow Sabine Berlin on social media Sabine’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Sabine-Berlin/author/B07P6FGJNH Sabine’s Website: https://www.sabineberlin.com/ Sabine’s Twitter: https://x.com/sabinewrites Sabine’s Threads: https://www.threads.com/@authorsabineberlin Sabine’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sabineberlinauthor Sabine’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorsabineberlin/ Sabine’s Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@WestofthePage/videos Sabine’s LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/sabineberlin Follow Jana S Brown on social media Jana’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jana-S.-Brown/author/B015VJV7JW Jana’s Website: www.opalkingdompress.com Jana’s LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/opalkingdompress Follow Jena Rey on social media Jena’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jena-Rey/author/B08XSCHXYX Follow JR Handley on social media JR’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/J.-R.-Handley/author/B01N0SEX3A JR’s Website: https://jrhandley.com/ JR’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sgt.jr.handley JR’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jr_handley/ JR’s Substack: https://jrhandley.substack.com/ #scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JenaRey #JanaSBrown #OpalKingdomPress #TheHolidayMagicSeries #FourthOfForever #SabineBerlin #starwars #jedi #georgelucas #lucasfilms #startrek #trekkie #firefly #serenity #browncoat #wheeloftime #wot #robertjordan #brandonsanderson #gameofthrones #got #grrm #georgerrmartin #ChroniclesofNarnia #CSLewis #triceratops #LandBeforeTime #dinosaur #WhereTheRedFernGrows #OldYeller #BridgeToTerabithia #TheDarkIsRising #SaraCooper #Heinlein #StainlessSteelRatSeries #OrsonScottCard #OSC #InterstellarPig #ghosts #ghost #magic #HolidayRomance #FourthOfJulyRomance #CozyRomance #SmallTownRomance #SweetRomance #RomanceReads #FeelGoodReads #AuthorInterview #RomanceAuthor #WritingCommunity #RomanceWriters #BookTok #Bookstagram #RomanceBookTok #MustReadRomance #BookRecommendation