The Worldshapers

Edward Willett

Conversations with science fiction and fantasy authors about the creative process

10 Episodes

Episode 178: Shaun Hamill – The Dissonance
7/21/2024
45:34
A chat with critically acclaimed author Shaun Hamill about his new dark fantasy novel The Dissonance. Websiteshaunhamill.com X@shaunhamill Instagram@shaunhamill Goodreads Shaun Hamill’s Amazon Author Page Amazon Links for The DissonanceAmazon.caAmazon.com About the Book From the acclaimed author of A Cosmology of Monsters (“I loved it” —Stephen King) comes an epic contemporary fantasy, a mixture of The Magicians and It: a … Continue reading "Episode 178: Shaun Hamill – The Dissonance" Source
Episode 177: Jonathan Strahan – New Adventures in Space Opera
7/14/2024
36:20
A chat with award-winning editor Jonathan Strahan about his new anthology from Tachyon, New Adventures in Space Opera. Websitejonathanstrahan.com.au/wp/ X@JonathanStrahan [email protected] Facebook@jonathanstrahan Amazon Links for New Adventures in Space OperaAmazon.caAmazon.com About the Book Award-winning Australian science-fiction editor Jonathan Strahan (The Best Science Fiction of the Year series) presents the quintessential guide to the exciting New Space Opera. This … Continue reading "Episode 177: Jonathan Strahan – New Adventures in Space Opera" Source
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Episode 176: Tobias S. Buckell & Dave Klecha – Runes of Engagement
7/7/2024
40:52
A chat with Tobias S. Buckell and Dave Klecha about their new humorous collaborative fantasy novel, Runes of Engagement. WebsitesTobias S. BuckellDave Klecha [email protected]@daveklecha.bsky.social Instagram@daveklecha Threads@daveklecha Tobias S. Buckell’s Amazon Page Amazon Links for Runes of EngagementAmazon.caAmazon.com About the Book The Lord of the Rings meets Call of Duty in this delirious mashup pitting confused soldiers against legendary monsters. … Continue reading "Episode 176: Tobias S. Buckell & Dave Klecha – Runes of Engagement" Source
Episode 175: Lynne Shaner – Journey to Everland Bay
6/30/2024
37:22
A chat with author Lynne Shaner about her debut fantasy novel, Journey to Everland Bay. Websitelynneshaner.com Facebook [email protected] Lynne Shaner’s Amazon Page Amazon Links for Journey to Everland BayAmazon.caAmazon.com About the Book A Heroine’s Journey for our times. Jemma Avalon, an unconventional mage-in-training, longs to return to Everland Bay, her ancestral homeland, and find a … Continue reading "Episode 175: Lynne Shaner – Journey to Everland Bay" Source
Episode 174: Adrian Tchaikovsky – Service Model
6/23/2024
42:14
A chat with critically acclaimed award-winning British author Adrian Tchaikvosky about his latest science fiction novel, Service Model. Websiteadriantchaikovsky.com X@aptshadow Mastadon@aptshadow Threads@aptshadow [email protected] Adrian Tchaikovsky’s Amazon Page Amazon Links for Service ModelAmazon.caAmazon.com About the Book Murderbot meets Redshirts in a delightfully humorous tale of robotic murder from the Hugo-nominated author of Elder Race and The Final Architects Series … Continue reading "Episode 174: Adrian Tchaikovsky – Service Model" Source
Episode 173: Ann Charles – Time Reaping in Deadwood
6/17/2024
39:39
A chat with USA Today-bestselling author Ann Charles about Time Reaping in Deadwood, the latest installment in her popular humorous mystery/fantasy series. Websiteanncharles.com Facebook@AnnCharlesAuthorPage X@AnnWCharles Instagram@Ann_Charles Pinterest@AnnWCharles Anne Charles’s Amazon Page Amazon Links for Time Reaping in DeadwoodAmazon.caAmazon.com About the Book Time is a tricky devil. And so is that blasted imp! Violet Parker needs … Continue reading "Episode 173: Ann Charles – Time Reaping in Deadwood" Source
Episode 172: Brian Nelson – The Great Unmaking
6/9/2024
41:46
A chat with critically acclaimed Amazon-bestselling thriller author Brian Nelson about The Great Unmaking, Book 3 in his trilogy, The Course of Empire. Websitebriannelsonbooks.com Facebook@BrianNelsonTheAuthor Brian Nelson’s Amazon Page Amazon Links for The Great UnmakingAmazon.caAmazon.com About the Book A propulsive, mind-expanding thriller—and the world-shaking conclusion to the Course of Empire trilogy—about bold scientific dreams turning … Continue reading "Episode 172: Brian Nelson – The Great Unmaking" Source
Episode 171: Samantha Mills – The Wings Upon Her Back
6/2/2024
41:27
A chat with Locus, Sturgeon, and Nebula Award-winning author Samantha Mills about her debut novel, The Wings Upon Her Back. Websitesamtasticbooks.com Instagram@samtasticbooks Bluesky@samtasticbooks Goodreads Amazon Links for The Wings Upon Her BackAmazon.caAmazon.com About the Book In this gripping debut novel from acclaimed Nebula, Sturgeon, and Locus Award-winning author Samantha Mills, a disgraced soldier fights to … Continue reading "Episode 171: Samantha Mills – The Wings Upon Her Back" Source
Episode 170: Thomas R. Weaver – Artificial Wisdom
5/27/2024
43:05
A chat with successful startup and tech entrepreneur Thomas R. Weaver about his award-winning debut techno-thrillerl, Artificial Wisdom. Websitethomasrweaver.com X@tom_weaver [email protected] Instagram@tom_weaver Threads@tom_weaver [email protected] Amazon Links for Artificial WisdomAmazon.caAmazon.com About the Book In 2050, the earth’s climate is out of control. A heatwave has killed millions across the Persian Gulf, including the wife of journalist … Continue reading "Episode 170: Thomas R. Weaver – Artificial Wisdom" Source
Episode 169: Sara Wolf – Heavenbreaker
5/19/2024
40:42
A chat with New York Times-bestselling author Sara Wolf (the Lovely Vicious and Bring Me Their Hearts series) about Heavenbreaker, her new science fiction novel. Websiteauthorsarawolf.com Substackswolf.substack.com X@Sara_Wolf Instagram@authorsarawolf Sara Wolf’s Amazon Page Amazon Links for HeavenbreakerAmazon.caAmazon.com About the Book Bravery isn’t what you do. It’s what you endure. The duke of the powerful House … Continue reading "Episode 169: Sara Wolf – Heavenbreaker" Source

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The Worldshapers

Edward Willett

10 Episodes

Episode 178: Shaun Hamill – The Dissonance

Episode 177: Jonathan Strahan – New Adventures in Space Opera

Episode 176: Tobias S. Buckell & Dave Klecha – Runes of Engagement

Episode 175: Lynne Shaner – Journey to Everland Bay

Episode 174: Adrian Tchaikovsky – Service Model

Episode 173: Ann Charles – Time Reaping in Deadwood

Episode 172: Brian Nelson – The Great Unmaking

Episode 171: Samantha Mills – The Wings Upon Her Back

Episode 170: Thomas R. Weaver – Artificial Wisdom

Episode 169: Sara Wolf – Heavenbreaker