The Worldshapers

Edward Willett

Conversations with science fiction and fantasy authors about the creative process

16 Episodes

Episode 199: Jonathan Handel – Who Do You Want to Be?
vor 2 Tagen
1:01:12
A wide-ranging conversation with noted entertainment and technology lawyer, journalist, media commentator, and writer Jonathan Handel, with a focus on his children’s picture book, Who Do You Want to Be? Websitejhandel.com X@jhandel Facebook@jhandel Instagram@jhandel99 YouTube@JonathanHandel About Who Do You Want to Be? What do you want to do when you grow up? One day my … Continue reading "Episode 199: Jonathan Handel – Who Do You Want to Be?" Source
Episode 198: James Kinsley – Parallels
8/19/2025
48:01
A conversation with UK author James Kinsley about his breathtaking new science-fiction action adventure, Parallels. Websiteunclekins.wordpress.com Facebook@JamesAKinsley Instagram@unclekins Substack@unclekins About Parallels Two worlds. One mind. Endless uncertainty. Jeff is stuck in the mundane now, drifting through aimless days and gnawing doubts. Until the moment he sees the Pale Woman—and reality shifts. Suddenly, he’s Jezz, a … Continue reading "Episode 198: James Kinsley – Parallels" Source
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Episode 197: Ryan Melsom – Gods of a New World
8/3/2025
46:01
A conversation with Canadian author Ryan Melsom about his gripping new near-future cyberpunk thriller, Gods of a New World. Websiteryanmelsom.com Facebook@ryanmelsom Instagram@ryanmelsom [email protected] About Gods of a New World The trillionaires were powerful enough to reshape the world, but it wasn’t enough. Now they want more . . . In a world where trillionaires assisted … Continue reading "Episode 197: Ryan Melsom – Gods of a New World" Source
Episode 196: Lydia Sherrer – Behind the Veil (A TransDimensional Hunter Novel)
7/20/2025
45:42
A conversation with bestselling author Lydia Sherrer about her latest collaboration with John Ringo, Behind the Veil, the third in their TransDimensional Hunter series from Baen Books. Websitelydiasherrer.com Facebook@lydiasherrerauthor Instagram@lydiasherrer YouTube@lydiasherrer Patreon@lydiasherrer About Behind the Veil In the world of the cutthroat augmented reality game TransDimensional Hunter, Lynn Raven must outsmart stalker fans and a … Continue reading "Episode 196: Lydia Sherrer – Behind the Veil (A TransDimensional Hunter Novel)" Source
Episode 195: Jonathan Yanez – Forsaken Mercenary
6/29/2025
41:16
A conversation with award-winning writer, producer, and internationally bestselling author Jonathan Yanez about his Forsaken Mercenary books and short film. Websitejonathan-yanez.com Instagram@author_jonathan_yanez/ Facebook@JonathanYanezAuthor About Forsaken Mercenary He’s the deadliest mercenary in the galaxy…If he could only remember. Five years earlier, Daniel Hunt woke up with nothing more than his name. Now, his present is on a violent collision course … Continue reading "Episode 195: Jonathan Yanez – Forsaken Mercenary" Source
Episode 194: Scott Baldyga (Tboh) – Greater Fools
5/25/2025
55:04
A conversation with author, musician, screenwriter, producer and BlockChain enthusiast and promoter Scott Baldyga (aka Tboh) about his upcoming science fiction/fantasy adventure Greater Fools. Websitegreaterfoolsbook.com X@TbohDegen About Greater Fools A fantasy/ sci-fi adventure novel that pulls back the curtain on the world of crypto! In a digital universe where anything is possible… A shy artist … Continue reading "Episode 194: Scott Baldyga (Tboh) – Greater Fools" Source
Episode 193: Dave Freer – Storm-Dragon
5/11/2025
1:03:41
A conversation with Dave Freer, Prometheus Award-winning author of numerous science fiction novels for readers of all ages, about his latest book for young readers, Storm-Dragon. Websitesdavefreer.commadgeniusclub.com Amazon linksAmazon.caAmazon.com About Storm-Dragon On the treacherous Vann’s World, Skut battles a savage wind and deadly hamerkops to rescue a mysterious, telepathic creature. Fleeing a rising tide and … Continue reading "Episode 193: Dave Freer – Storm-Dragon" Source
Episode 192: Lindy Ryan – Another Fine Mess
4/27/2025
36:28
A conversation with Lindy Ryan, award-winning author of Another Fine Mess, the sequel to her acclaimed debut horror novel Bless Your Heart. Websitelindyryanwrites.com Instagram@lindyryanwrites Facebook@authorLindyRyan Amazon linksAmazon.caAmazon.com About Another Fine Mess From Lindy Ryan, “one of the most electrifying voices in the horror genre” (Gwendolyn Kiste), Another Fine Mess brings the Evans women back around in this unputdownable, … Continue reading "Episode 192: Lindy Ryan – Another Fine Mess" Source
Episode 191: Jenna Greene – Summer of Rocks
4/6/2025
34:41
A chat with Jenna Greene, award-winning Canadian children’s author, about her newest book for young people, Summer of Rocks. Websitejennagreene.ca Facebook@jennabutrenchukgreene Instagram@authorjennagreene TikTok@jgreenewrites Amazon linksAmazon.caAmazon.com About Summer of Rocks Three sisters spend an adventure-filled summer in the West Coast wilderness, exploring rock quarries, escaping bear attacks, and fighting over space in the backseat of the … Continue reading "Episode 191: Jenna Greene – Summer of Rocks" Source
Episode 190: Art Bell – What She’s Hiding
3/23/2025
45:25
A chat with Art Bell, a writer and former television executive known for developing and launching the Comedy Channel (later Comedy Central) while at HBO, about his first novel, the thriller What She’s Hiding. Websiteartbellwriter.com Instagram@artbellauthor Simon & Schuster Book PageWhat She’s Hiding Amazon linksAmazon.caAmazon.com About What She’s Hiding For readers of Harlan Coben and … Continue reading "Episode 190: Art Bell – What She’s Hiding" Source

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The Worldshapers

Edward Willett

16 Episodes

Episode 199: Jonathan Handel – Who Do You Want to Be?

Episode 198: James Kinsley – Parallels

Episode 197: Ryan Melsom – Gods of a New World

Episode 196: Lydia Sherrer – Behind the Veil (A TransDimensional Hunter Novel)

Episode 195: Jonathan Yanez – Forsaken Mercenary

Episode 194: Scott Baldyga (Tboh) – Greater Fools

Episode 193: Dave Freer – Storm-Dragon

Episode 192: Lindy Ryan – Another Fine Mess

Episode 191: Jenna Greene – Summer of Rocks

Episode 190: Art Bell – What She’s Hiding