The Halfling and the Spaceman
There are a lot of fans out there, but how did they, and more importantly, how can you, turn your passion into something creative? Join us each week as we meet fans who have moved from being consumers to creators. If your interests spring from speculative fiction and related fandoms, join us; whether you’re a model builder, cosplayer, artist, writer, fan-publisher, or club organizer, you’ll find something of interest with The Halfling and the Spaceman!
Episodes
98 episodes
Bob McGough, Author and Game Designer
We were excited to talk with Bob McGough. Bob is an author, podcaster, and indie tabletop game. He is best known as the author of his ‘Rural’ Urban Fantasy series, the Jubal County Saga. He’s also, in his own words…a hot mess! ...
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Season 5
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Episode 11
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1:08:19
Priya Sridhar, Author
We had a chat with Priya Sridhar, a fantasy/science fiction author who’s written several books and short stories, including her Powered series. Among other topics, she talks about how her cultural heritage as an Indian-American has ...
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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1:03:33
Lisa Hodorovych, Author and Publishing Consultant
We had a great time talking with author Lisa Hodorovych. She mainly writes suspense/thriller type stories with romance and comedy mixed in. She also has her own small publication production company, Quoth the Writer.---<...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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1:07:15
Nikole McDonald-Jones, Artists and Author
Today we talk with Nikole McDonald-Jones. Spooni, as the art world knows her, is ½ Rocket Scientist, ½ Graphic Designer & ½ Illustrator. We had to find out what that’s all about! References and Links:
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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1:01:39
J. Alexander Cohen, Author and Editor
We were excited to talk with author J. Alexander Cohen. He is a novelist, and writer of cozy and cozy-adjacent gay fantasy novels. His latest book Talio’s Codex is out now, published by Space Wizard Science Fantasy.
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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59:44
Sherrilyn Kenyon
It was great fun getting to talk with one of the guests of honor at ConGregate…Sherrilyn Keyon! She’s a NY bestselling, probably best known for her Dark Hunter series universe. Check it out, and later you can check out the YouTube v...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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57:25
Roosevelt Pitt, Comics Publisher and Writer
Today we meet Roosevelt Pitt of Amara Entertainment. Amara Entertainment produces and distributes ethic superhero comics to fill the void left by a lack of positive African American heroes in the mainstream marketplace. He's...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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57:42
Yamil Camacho, Game Designer
Today we're talking with Yamil Camacho. He is the co-lead for the Gongfarmer's Almanac, a community fanzine for all things related to Goodman Games Dungeon Crawl Classics RPG and a contributing editor for Orthane Productions.Re...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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51:59
Bill Blume, Author
Fun conversation with Bill Blume. His latest book West of the Apocalypse is available from Time Killer Publishers. He’s written other sci/fi and fantasy books and short stories including one titled The Big Sneeze, which is a comic p...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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1:03:19
Wendy S. Delmater, Author and Editor of Abyss and Apex Magazine
Meet Wendy S. Delmater the editor of the acclaimed science fiction magazine "Abyss and Apex." She's a professional editor of science fiction and fantasy novels and short stores, she's also authored her own short fiction and poetry as well...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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58:04
Lydia and David Sherrer, Author / Game Designer Chenoweth Press / Games.
Meet David and Lydia Sherrer! David Sherrer is Marketing Director and Lead Game Designer of Chenoweth Press. Chenoweth Press LLC is an independent publisher of books and games written by Lydia and David Sherrer. Its products include a...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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1:06:02
Rob Howell, Author and Publisher
Meet Rob Howell, best-selling creator of the Shijuren fantasy setting and an author in the Four Horsemen Universe. He writes primarily high fantasy, space opera, military science fiction, and alternate history, usually with mystery mixed into i...
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Season 4
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Episode 24
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1:01:41
Christopher Clouser, Author
Meet author Chris Clouser. He's written sixteen books and one play, all covering fantasy, science-fiction, mystery, and sports history while contributing to several compilations, along with multiple articles in national publications! ...
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Season 4
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Episode 23
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1:10:59
Terreal Brown, Weaver's Circle
Meet Terreal Brown of Weavers Circle. Straight from their website "Imagine a world where everyone feels like they belong because communities encourage social connection by playing with stories." What an awesome concept!<...
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Season 4
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Episode 22
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55:19
Jo Boone, Author
Meet Jo author Jo Boone! She’s written a series of space opera books called The Combined Service series, which is currently a trilogy. She’s also written short fiction which appears in Weird TalesReferences and Links:http...
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Season 4
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Episode 21
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1:02:46
Cheralyn Lambeth, Actor, Autor, Comic, and Designer
We had a great conversation with Cheralyn Lambeth! She’s a freelance professional in multiple aspects of the entertainment industries, including film, television, prop making, writing, and theater. She does it all!Referen...
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Season 4
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Episode 20
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56:51
Brian Biswas, Author
Today we're talking with author Brian Biswas. Brian writes in the "magical realism" stye, and has written over 60 short stories. In addition, he has one published novel, The Astronomer, as well as a second, soon to be p...
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Season 4
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Episode 19
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59:14
Richard Dansky, Author and Narrative Game Designer
Richard Dansky has been instrumental in both the video game and tabletop RPG industries and has published eight novels as well as short story collections. Known for his work on Wraith: The Oblivion second edition as well as his most rece...
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Season 4
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Episode 18
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58:01
Grady Hendrix, Author (recorded live at Atomacon!)
This week we have the pleasure of presenting a live recording of our interview with horror author, Grady Hendrix which we recorded on May 4th, 2024 at Atomacon in North Charleston, South Carolina (USA). Grady is the author of book...
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Season 4
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Episode 17
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51:15
RavenCon 2024 Cosplayer Interviews - Smash B Cosplay, JennaSidle Cosplay, and Morning Dove Cosplay
Smash B Cosplayhttps://www.instagram.com/smashbcosplay/----JennaSidle Cosplayfacebook.com/CreatingChaosNC---Morning Dove Cosplayhttps://www.instagram.com/mourningdovecosplay/
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Season 4
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Episode 16
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43:37
John Hartness and L.R. Gould, Authors -- Falstaff Books
Check it out! We were live at RavenCon in Glen Allen, VA. We did two podcasts from there. This is the first one with John Hartness and LR Gould of Falstaff Books. We talked writing, conventions, and more!Referen...
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Season 4
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Episode 15
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46:24
Janet, Convention Chair of AtomaCon -- North Charleston, SC
We got the chance to talk with Janet, organizer of AtomaCon in North Charleston, SC., which is a multi-fandom convention held each spring. She’s been in the con business for years and had a lot to talk about!Referen...
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Season 4
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Episode 14
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1:09:56
Julese and Nikki of the Charleston Absent Friends Shadowcast
We were so excited to have Jules and Nikki of Charleston’s Absent Friends cast on for a chat! They are part of a shadow cast group based in Charleston S.C. Find out exactly what shadowcasting is and how they came to be involved....
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Season 4
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Episode 13
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1:11:01
CJ Hosack, Author
We were glad to talk with author CJ Hosack. The Slayer’s Magic is her first book in The Beads of Bone series. She’s also a wannabe dress historian and has worked with museums on historical dress recreation.
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Season 4
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Episode 12
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1:14:15
David Moody, Game Tester, Miniatures Painter, Dance Instructor, and Geek
We had a great conversation with our friend David Moody! He’s a beta-tester for RPGs, MMOs, and video games. He’s also an accomplished miniature painter and dance instructor!References and Links:h...
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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1:14:54