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20 Minutes with Alasdair Stuart

March 30, 2012 Posted by Dave Robison

Alasdair Stuart

Alasdair Stuart

Alasdair Stuart quietly sits down to the roundtable and – with wit and laughter – makes it all okay.  While his talents are diverse and potent – including narration, writing and blogging, editing, and game design – it is his ability express the essence of whatever topic is on the table with honesty and warmth that is his distinguishing super-power.  During this (more-than-20-minute) episode, Alasdair shares insights into what makes a story memorable, how to extract and express a theme, reveals the “true” essence of the Isle of Man, and single-handedly ends the Genre Wars. (and, whatever you do, do NOT miss Alasdairs’s Workshop Episode)

PROMO: Nutty Bites (http://nimlas.org/blog)

Showcase Episode: 20 Minutes with Alasdair Stuart

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Workshop Episode 4 (Guest Host: Gail Carson Levine)

March 27, 2012 Posted by Dave Robison

The Roundtable Podcast, Workshop Episode 3, with Gail Carson Levine and Jacci TurnerGail Carson Levine, recognized by the New York Times, LA Times, Library Journal and numerous other Best-Seller lists, joins us at the table to discuss Jacci Turner’s intriguing YA tale of time-travel. Everyone weighs in and, by the end of the episode, Jacci departs with a large bag of Roundtable Podcast gold. (Also, you don’t want to miss Gail’s Showcase Episode)

PROMO: Full-Cast Podcast – http://www.fullcastpodcast.com/

Workshop Episode 4 (Guest Host: Gail Carson Levine)

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20 Minutes with Gail Carson Levine

March 23, 2012 Posted by Dave Robison

 

Gail Carson Levine

Gail Carson Levine

Gail Carson Levine - best-selling author (on just about every literary list) of Ella Enchanted and many more delightful tales and fairytale re-visionings – takes a few minutes from her blog and website and her latest creations to join us at the Roundtable. From her unconventional background to her current successes, Gail generously shares the unique and insightful perspectives on her craft and how she approaches it.  (and don’t miss Gail’s Workshop Episode!)

PROMO: Scott Roche’s 52 Weeks of Indie

Showcase Episode: 20 Minutes with Gail Carson Levine

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Workshop Episode 3 (Guest Host: Gail Carriger)

March 20, 2012 Posted by Dave Robison

The Roundtable Podcast, Workshop Episode 3, with Gail Carriger and Laura HowardNew York Times Best-Selling author Gail Carriger generously makes time in her busy schedule of book releases, tours, and numerous (and intriguing) projects to join Brion and Dave on this third workshop episode. Laura Howard steps up as our Guest Writer sharing a tale of Faerie betrayal and intrigue.  Topics discussed include passive characters, the proper use of world building, and how to end a book. (And don’t miss Gail’s Showcase Episode)

PROMO: New Fiction Writers – http://newfictionwriters.com/

Workshop Episode 3 (Guest Host: Gail Carriger)

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Literary Alchemist: Alasdair Stuart

March 18, 2012 Posted by Dave Robison

Literary Alchemist - Alasdair StuartShowcase Episode: 20 Minutes with Alasdair Stuart

Workshop Episode: Workshop Episode 5

Website/Blog: www.alasdairstuart.com

I grew up on the Isle of Man, a small rock in the middle of the Irish Sea whose main exports are fish, scrap iron and generations of children desperate to escape, and yet, strangely drawn back a few years later.

I haven’t been yet, but there’s still time I suspect.

In the meantime I work for magazines like Neo, How It Works and Comic Heroes as a writer and reviewer, something which enables my geeky little former comic store manager’s heart no end. I also write gaming material, most notably for the Doctor Who roleplaying game where the full length adventure in the main rulebook, ‘Arrowdown’ appeared. I’m doing more of that shortly too.

I also blog for SFX.co.uk, edit Hub magazine and am in the process of working on losing a lot of weight. I’m two weeks into training in Muay Thai kickboxing and so far I’m not Batman but, give me a couple of months and Gotham will be safe…

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Surrender

March 18, 2012 Posted by Dave Robison

“There are people who appear to be able to invoke creativity on command.  They sit down and BAM, creative inspirations suddenly leap from their lips like spawning salmon.  Want to know their secret?”

image by Kyle SteedI’m a big advocate of creativity, and spend a lot of time both exploring the process and ways of cultivating more of it.  Part of the reason the Roundtable Podcast excites me is the opportunity to take what is usually an “in-your-own-head” experience and pull it into the light with a group of like-minded people.

Between my experiences on the podcast and the articles, posts, and books I’ve read on the subject, I’ve discovered that there is an inherent disconnect in our notions of creativity and the processes that foster it. (more…)

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20 Minutes with Gail Carriger

March 16, 2012 Posted by Dave Robison

Gail Carriger, author of the Parasol Protectorate series

Gail Carriger

Joining Brion and Dave this week is paranormal steampunk author, archeologist, and confessed Victorian junkie, Gail Carriger.  Gail’s latest work – Timeless – just crested the New York Times Bestseller List (huzzah!) and after speaking with her, we can understand why.  Join us as she shares some of the discoveries, resources, and strategies she’s employed during her authorial career. (and don’t miss Gail’s Workshop Episode!)

Showcase Episode: 20 Minutes with Gail Carriger

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Workshop Episode 2 (Guest Host: Nathan Lowell)

March 13, 2012 Posted by Dave Robison

Workshop Episode 2 with Nathan Lowell and Tristan GregoryThe quest for literary gold continues, and this time we have the pleasure of sharing the mic with Guest Host (and confessed “binge pantser”) Nathan Lowell.  Joined by writer Tristan Gregory sharing an epic scifi story idea, the dialog spans such intriguing topics as aliens embodying the human condition, pacing, and finding the smaller story. (And don’t miss Nathan’s Showcase Episode)

PROMO: The Flash Pulp Podcast – http://flashpulp.com/

Workshop Episode 2 (Guest Host: Nathan Lowell)

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Premature episode release

March 11, 2012 Posted by Dave Robison

Our apologies to everyone who received a notice that Workshop Episode 2 was up and available.

We’re still working out the whole “production-scheduling-release” thing so we can offer reliable and consistent (and awesome) content to our subscribers and apparently we have a little more tinkering to do in that department.  The episode will be available as scheduled at 12:01am (CST) on Tuesday, March 13th.

Sorry for the tease and for those of you early birds who managed to catch the episode before we so cruelly ripped it from the podosphere… drop us a line and we’ll find a way to make it up to you.

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20 Minutes with Nathan Lowell

March 9, 2012 Posted by Dave Robison

Nathan Lowell

Wrecking the word-count curve for writers everywhere, Nathan Lowell joins Dave and Brion on this Showcase Episode.  The eternal writer in quest of a story, Nathan generously shares his insights and experience on such topics as his Golden Age of the Solar Clipper Series, writing trilogies and series, and dealing with discovery. (Don’t miss Nathan’s Workshop Episode)

Showcase Episode: 20 Minutes with Nathan Lowell

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