Episode 18: Talking Lore with Wiki Dave

In this episode, we're joined by a special guest, the person who is responsible for managing the Pannithor wiki and scouring every single source to keep all of the lore in one easy to manage place - Wiki Dave!

We discuss how heroes in the worlds of the various tabletop games we work in translate into the literary scene - as well as how we create original characters and balance them working with and against named characters. From games like Kings of War that is army-based to Infinity that is squad-based, we look at how we try to make our protagonists stand out in any of these franchises. We also look at how we want to sow the desire in readers to want to pick up and buy the characters and armies these heroes represent, and what goes into accurately translating their in-game stats to literature - without bashing the reader over the head with in-game mechanics. Oh, and... Barbie guitars? Check out the store: www.whpsupplyroom.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whpubcast/ And make sure to rate us on whatever platform you listen on! It helps spread the word to others!

We discuss the origins of the Tales of Pannithor series - how the novels got started, the origins of where we were with publishing at the time, the world of Pannithor within Mantic's Kings of War game and what makes it unique from other fantasy settings, and we touch on some key lore aspects we're interested in. Because this series is fifteen books deep and growing, and Mark is the author on several of the titles, it was only a matter of time before we dove into talking more about this universe! If you want to get involved in our ever-growing Tales of Pannithor series, here is a great spot to listen in and get some details behind the world - and our unique viewpoint being publishers/writers! https://www.whpsupplyroom.com/fantasy/kings-of-war

Today the spotlight is on Brandon as he discusses the relaunch of his first novel, "Rebirth of Courage." For regular listeners of the pod, you already know a decent amount of Brandon's experience in the industry, so this is only a one-part interview that focuses on the journey the novel has taken, as well as the usual deep-dive of characters, plot, and themes. Find Rebirth of Courage at any bookseller - or directly from us: The Dragoon Clan: Rebirth of Courage — Winged Hussar Publishing Supply Room Check out the store: www.whpsupplyroom.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whpubcast/ And make sure to rate us on whatever platform you listen on! It helps spread the word to others!

We're taking a break from author interviews this month to circle back to writing techniques. This episode is about structuring an outline and how that translates into writing a novel. We also touch on how to craft a submission, and the process that goes into both sides of it - from an author who writes one, to an editor who receives and reviews one. Disclaimer: This episode was recorded in April of 2024, so we apologize if there is any confusion! Check out the store: www.whpsupplyroom.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whpubcast/ And make sure to rate us on whatever platform you listen on! It helps spread the word to others!

Brandon and Mark talk with Craig Gallant for part two of this interview about his writing career! We talk in depth about Craig's various titles, going over the inspiration and behind the scenes details that readers might not know. Strap in, because this episode is jam-packed with stories! Craig's website: Craig Gallant | The Gallant Scribe Check out the store: www.whpsupplyroom.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whpubcast/ And make sure to rate us on whatever platform you listen on! It helps spread the word to others!

Brandon and Mark talk with Craig Gallant for part one of this interview about his writing career! We talk in depth about who Craig is, what he's writing, and how he got into writing, and his involvement with WHP. Within these two episodes, look forward to discussion about all of the different titles that Craig has written with us. Disclaimer: This episode was recorded at the beginning of the year, so we apologize if there is any confusion! Craig's website: Craig Gallant | The Gallant Scribe Check out the store: www.whpsupplyroom.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whpubcast/ And make sure to rate us on whatever platform you listen on! It helps spread the word to others!

Brandon is joined once again by Vince and Scott Washburn for part two of this interview about deep dive details behind the scenes of Scott's novels! Look forward to discussion about Scott's Great Martian War series, his various SF&F standalone titles, as well as his Tales of Pannithor novel Broken Alliance. Disclaimer: This episode was recorded at the beginning of the year, so we apologize if there is any confusion! Check out the store: www.whpsupplyroom.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whpubcast/ And make sure to rate us on whatever platform you listen on! It helps spread the word to others!

Brandon is joined today by Vince as they sit down to talk with Scott Washburn for part one of this interview about his writing career! We talk in depth about who Scott is, what he's writing, and how he got into writing. Within these two episodes, look forward to discussion about Scott's Great Martian War series, his various SF&F standalone titles, as well as his Tales of Pannithor novel Broken Alliance. Disclaimer: This episode was recorded at the beginning of the year, so we apologize if there is any confusion! Check out the store: www.whpsupplyroom.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whpubcast/ And make sure to rate us on whatever platform you listen on! It helps spread the word to others!

We're BACK after a hiatus, bringing you part two of the interview with John Leibee! Hopefully you've had enough time to digest Airaghardt, because we're getting into the spoilers and background of the novel - strap in for an in-depth discussion on our Infinity novel, Airaghardt! Airaghardt: https://www.whpsupplyroom.com/scifi/p/infinity-airaghardt-1 Check out the store: www.whpsupplyroom.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whpubcast/ And make sure to rate us on whatever platform you listen on! It helps spread the word to others!