The Blasters and Blades Podcast

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

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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