Discworld Deep Dive #16 - Interesting Times

What if the impossible were only waiting to be imagined? What strange worlds, radical ideas and extraordinary futures lie just beyond the limits of what we know? Join us for Beyond the Possible, a conversation with Christian Meddleton exploring the boundless universe of speculative sci-fi. From alternative realities to mind-bending possibilities, we dive into the power of science fiction to challenge our assumptions, expand our imagination and ask: What if everything we thought possible was just the beginning? You can find out more about Christian and his work over at: www.jensonpanda.co.uk #Speculative Sci-Fi #Science Fiction #Speculative Fiction #Christian Meddleton #Sci-Fi Literature #Worldbuilding #Alternative Realities #Futuristic Worlds #Literature #ScienceFictionPodcast You can contact me: email: [email protected] Instagram: jose_amazing_worlds

What makes us look up at the stars and dream of empires, impossible adventures and battles that span entire galaxies? 🚀 In this episode, I'm joined by Sebastian Howarth to journey into the universe of Space Opera, exploring the epic adventures, larger-than-life heroes, intergalactic conflicts and extraordinary worlds that make the genre so irresistible. From galactic empires to the fate of entire civilisations, we discover why Space Opera remains one of science fiction's grandest and most thrilling playgrounds. #spaceopera #sciencefiction #epicsciencefiction #spaceoperabooks #sebastianhowarth You can contact me: email: [email protected] Instagram: jose_amazing_worlds

Once again, Varsha takes over hosting duties as, joined by Alex French, we unpick Terry Pratchett's possibly most political book. You cand find out more about Varsha and her multiple read alongs over at: https://www.youtube.com/@ReadingByTheRainyMountain #Discworld #TerryPratchett #Fantasy #Fantasybooks You can contact me: email: [email protected] Instagram: jose_amazing_worlds

In this episode I discuss myths and legends and their relevance on fantasy writing with Steven Guglich, author of The Veil Saga. You can find out more about Steven and his work over at: www.stevenguglich.com #fantasy #fantasybooks #fantasypodcast You can contact me: email: [email protected] Instagram: jose_amazing_worlds

In this episode I talk to Rya Neddow, author of the Amereld series, about what acting can bring to fantasy writing, from finding the character to why fantasy writers should think like actors. You can find out more about Ms Neddow and her work over at https://raneddow.square.site #acting #fantasy #fantasywriting #fantasybooks You can contact me: email: [email protected] Instagram: jose_amazing_worlds

In this episode I talk to author and podcast host Richie Billing about his new book, the Breakaways, and why monsters cannot be a part of the joke as well as general chit chat around the state of the fantasy genre. #fantasybooks #fantasywriting #writingpodcast You can find out more about Richie and his work over at: www.richiebilling.com You can contact me: email: [email protected] Instagram: jose_amazing_worlds

I chat with author Nico Tuzzolo about the inaccurate portrayal of addiction within Fantasy with Nico Tuzzolo, author of the Crown of Gods series. You can find more about Nico and his work over at: https://kingofwoe.com #addiction #recovery #fantasy #fantasybooks #fantasyliterature You can contact me: email: [email protected] Instagram: jose_amazing_worlds

Author, games, and RPG designer John Houlihan returns for a third round to talk about his new book, The Crystal Void, set in the Mon Dieu! Cthulhu 19th Century Peninsular War. We also talk about his upcoming RPG set in this world to be launched in the upcoming Innsmouth Literary Festival on September 19th. You can find out more about John and his work over at: https://john-houlihan.net #cthulhu #johnhoulihan #rpg You can contact me: email: [email protected] Instagram: jose_amazing_worlds

In this episode I am joined by fellow educator, DM and author Ian Garner to explore the classic rpg Dungeons and Dragons as a vehicle to learn and develop narrative structure. We also talk about his epic fantasy series, The Summerhost Saga as well as our love of the game. You can find out more about Ian and his work over at: https://tinyurl.com/3ezp5c97 #fantasy #fantasybooks #dungeonsanddragons #epicfantasy You can contact me: email: [email protected] Instagram: jose_amazing_worlds

In this episode, I talk to Jenn Vance, marketing director of Books Forward, about the best ways to publicise your book once all the hard work is done.   You can find out more about Books Forward: www.booksforward.com #booksforward #bookpublicity #bookpromotion   You can contact me: email: [email protected] Instagram: jose_amazing_worlds