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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

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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)

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The Blasters & Blades PodcastMagic Dance: Revisiting Jim Henson’s LabyrinthSlap that baby, make him free! In this retro movie review episode, we’re stepping through the looking glass and into the goblin kingdom to revisit the 1986 dark fantasy cult classic, Labyrinth. Directed by Jim Henson, executive produced by George Lucas, and brought to life by David Bowie’s legendary, magnetic performance as Jareth the Goblin King, this film defined a generation’s childhood fantasies. Join our panel as we break down the mind-bending Brian Froud creature designs, the iconic synth-pop soundtrack, Jennifer Connelly’s star-making performance, and why the Escher-inspired staircases still hold up as a masterpiece of practical filmmaking. Seriously, lend us your eyes and ears, you won’t be sorry!! 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 SponsorNight Harbor Press: https://nightharborpress.com/Check out the Movie!Movie Link: https://www.amazon.com/Labyrinth-Shari-Weiser/dp/B00000K3D4
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The Blasters & Blades PodcastDragons, Fae, and Ancient Myths: Inside The Fae Wars: Red Dragon RisingWhen ancient legends awaken, realm-shattering conflict is never far behind. In this episode, we sit down with author Chris Thorndycroft to explore his gripping fantasy novel, The Fae Wars: Red Dragon Rising. Steeped in rich folklore, fierce battles, and high-stakes realm politics, Thorndycroft’s story thrusts readers directly into the heart of an escalating war between power, destiny, and mythic beasts. We discussed his inspiration for tapping into dragon lore and fae mythology, his process for crafting visceral fantasy combat, and how he builds sweeping, immersive worlds that pull readers in from page one. This was a fun interview, so go 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 Empire of Bones Saga by Terry Mixon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074CCNZR3The Fae Wars: Red Dragon Rising by Chris Thorndycroft: https://a.co/d/04PyO4G8Follow Chris Thorndycroft on social mediaChris’ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Chris-Thorndycroft/e/B015EQARZM Chris’ UK Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Chris-Thorndycroft/e/B015EQARZMChris’ Website: https://christhorndycroft.wordpress.com/ Chris’ Twitter: https://x.com/cthorndycroft Chris’ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChrisThorndycroftAuthor/#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 #FaeWars #TheFaeWars #RedDragonRising #TheFaeWarsRedDragonRising #ChrisThorndycroft #CannonPublishing #TyrannosaurusRex #Trex #Plesiosaur #Primeval #RedwallSeries #BrianJacques #Redwall #RedwallBooks #RedwallAbbey #Mossflower #Eulalia #MartinTheWarrior #Anthropomorphic #AnimalFantasy #MiddleGrade #ChildrensFantasy #BookTok #Bookstagram #BookRecommendations #Books #Redwall #BrianJacques #RedwallBooks #BookTok #Eulalia #RedwallAbbey #FantasyBooks #Bookstagram #Mossflower #CurrentlyReading #RedWall #Mattimeo #Salamandastron #TheLongPatrol #GhostStories #GhostStory #Goosebumps #RLStine #MontagueRhodesJames #MontagueRhodesJames #GhostStoriesOfAnAntiquary #HorrorBookTok #VictorianGhostStories #MRJames #MRJamesGhostStories #ClassicGhostStories #FolkHorror #GothicHorror #Bookstagram #HorrorBooks #MRJames #GhostStories #ClassicHorror #FolkHorror #EdwardianHorror #AntiquarianHorror #SupernaturalFiction #GothicHorror #WeirdFiction #ClassicLiterature #ScaryStories #ScaryStoriesBook #ScaryStoriesSeries #ChildrensHorror #GammellIllustrations #StephenGammellArt #UrbanLegends #FolkloreHorror #Nostalgia #80sKids #90sKids #SpookyReads #CreepyReads #ScaryStories #AlvinSchwartz #ScaryStoriesToTellInTheDark #ScaryStories #StephenGammell #AlvinSchwartz #HorrorBooks #SpookyReads #ScaryStoriesToTellInTheDark #ScaryStories #StephenGammell #HorrorBooks #ScaryStoriesMovie #GuillermoDelToro

The Blasters & Blades Podcast“No, you can’t loot the local temple:” Paladins, The Ultimate Party PooperThey’re shiny, righteous, and completely incapable of looking the other way when the Rogue tries to pick a pocket. Welcome to our panel discussion, Paladins, The Ultimate Party Pooper! Join our lineup of game masters, authors, and seasoned TTRPG players as we lovingly roast—and defend—fantasy’s most notorious buzzkills. We’re diving into the eternal clash between Lawful Good oaths and chaotic party shenanigans, how to play a Paladin without driving your group insane, and why every chaotic party secretly needs a moral anchor (even if they hate to admit it).So… Lawful Good or Lawful Awful?Can a party truly have fun when someone in full plate armor is constantly lecturing them on morality? Tune in to Paladins, The Ultimate Party Pooper as our panel of creators tackles the love-hate relationship RPG players have with holy warriors. We’re sharing our absolute best (& worst) stories of Paladin-induced chaos, discussing how to play an oath-bound hero without being a jerk, and proving that sometimes the “party pooper” is the best character at the table!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, & 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/bwyopaDeath’s Knight by Matthew T Summers & Jena Rey: https://a.co/d/07I2Iw2GFollow Chloe Garner on social mediaChloe’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Chloe-Garner/e/B00MD4GGLS/Chloe’s Website: https://blenderfiction.wordpress.com/Chloe’s LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/ChloeGarnerFollow 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 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/Follow Melissa McShane on social mediaMelissa’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Melissa-McShane/author/B00TON8E1QMelissa’s Website: www.melissamcshanewrites.comMelissa’s Discord: https://discord.gg/wKXUe89Kh7Follow Teri Kay Jobe on social mediaTeri’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Teri-Kay-Jobe/author/B0DG3TPL66 Teri’s Website: https://terikjobe.com/ Teri’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/terikjobe2013 #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 #PaladinsTheUltimatePartyPooper #Paladins #ChloeGarner #KeithHedger #MelissaMcShane #Warmaster #Warmistress #Warhamster #TeriKJobe #PaladinsTheUltimatePartyPooper #LawfulGood #PaladinProblems #TTRPGHumor #DndTropes #Dnd #DungeonsAndDragons #PathfinderRPG #TTRPGCommunity #TabletopGaming #GameMaster #GMAdvice #FantasyTropes #CharacterWriting #AuthorPanel #FantasyFiction #BookTok #Bookstagram #GamerTok #FantasyMemes #DndMemes #Dungeons&DragonsHonorAmongThieves #TheGreenKnight #KingdomOfHeaven #DorknessRising #TheGamers #XenaWarriorPrincess #Xena