http://www.roundtablepodcast.com Literary Alchemy, one podcast at a time... Sun, 28 Apr 2013 15:18:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Each week, Roundtable hosts Dave Robison and Brion Humphrey - joined by authors, publishers and other literati - invite writers to present ideas for stories they’re developing. What follows is a no-holds-barred discussion of the story’s plot, character, pacing, and theme, in an attempt to transform rough concepts and unformed ideas into literary gold. The Roundtable Podcast yes The Roundtable Podcast dave@roundtablepodcast.com dave@roundtablepodcast.com (The Roundtable Podcast) The Roundtable Podcast is released under a Creative Commons Attribution, Non-Commercial Share-Alike license Literary Alchemy, one podcast at a time... round table, writing, writers, David Robison, Brion Humphrey, creativity, storytelling, fiction http://www.roundtablepodcast.com/wp-includes/images/RTP_rss.png http://www.roundtablepodcast.com Weekly http://www.roundtablepodcast.com/2013/04/indefinite-hiatus/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=indefinite-hiatus http://www.roundtablepodcast.com/2013/04/indefinite-hiatus/#comments Sun, 28 Apr 2013 15:18:18 +0000 Dave Robison http://www.roundtablepodcast.com/?p=2591 http://www.roundtablepodcast.com/2013/04/indefinite-hiatus/feed/ 32 http://www.roundtablepodcast.com/2013/04/roundtable-going-dark-for-a-few-weeks/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=roundtable-going-dark-for-a-few-weeks http://www.roundtablepodcast.com/2013/04/roundtable-going-dark-for-a-few-weeks/#comments Sat, 13 Apr 2013 03:12:31 +0000 Dave Robison http://www.roundtablepodcast.com/?p=2584 http://www.roundtablepodcast.com/2013/04/roundtable-going-dark-for-a-few-weeks/feed/ 3 http://www.roundtablepodcast.com/2013/04/20-minutes-with-mary-robinette-kowal/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=20-minutes-with-mary-robinette-kowal http://www.roundtablepodcast.com/2013/04/20-minutes-with-mary-robinette-kowal/#comments Fri, 12 Apr 2013 06:01:35 +0000 Dave Robison http://www.roundtablepodcast.com/?p=2576 http://www.roundtablepodcast.com/2013/04/20-minutes-with-mary-robinette-kowal/feed/ 1 writing, David Robison, Brion Humphrey, creativity, Mary Robinette Kowal Mary Robinette Kowal - author of "Without a Summer", Co-Host of the Writing Excuses Podcast, and so much more - joins Dave Robison and Brion Humphrey for this Showcase Episode Mary Robinette Kowal - renowned and lauded puppeteer, author of the exquisite "Shades of Milk and Honey", "Glamour in Glass", and "Without a Summer", co-host of the "Writing Excuses" podcast, and general purveyor of wonders - combines two qualities that make her an astonishing artist: an incisive and informed perception blended with a playful spontaneity. The result is a graceful, surprising, and often lush and luxurious storytelling experience. Brion and I were grateful for the opportunity to share 20(ish) minutes of rare conversation as Mary shares her thoughts and insights regarding the "work" of the writing craft, genre issues and what she "really wants to write", how she cultivates her writerly mojo, and more! The Roundtable Podcast yes 35:45 http://www.roundtablepodcast.com/2013/04/wandering-around-in-confusion-2013-pt-ii-of-ii/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=wandering-around-in-confusion-2013-pt-ii-of-ii http://www.roundtablepodcast.com/2013/04/wandering-around-in-confusion-2013-pt-ii-of-ii/#comments Thu, 11 Apr 2013 06:01:53 +0000 Dave Robison http://www.roundtablepodcast.com/?p=2562 http://www.roundtablepodcast.com/2013/04/wandering-around-in-confusion-2013-pt-ii-of-ii/feed/ 0 writing, David Robison, Ben Delano, creativity, antagonists Wandering Around in CONfusion 2013 (part 2 of 2) hosted by Dave Robison and Ben Delano, and featuring Mary Robinette Kowal, Alastair Reynolds, Michael J. Sullivan, Sam Sykes, and Patrick S. Tomlinson! Dave Robison and Ben Delano conclude their exploration into the insights and perceptions of some astonishing authors regarding this one question: Describe your ideal antagonist. In this episode we hear from Mary Robinette Kowal, Alastair Reynolds, Michael J. Sullivan, Sam Sykes, and Patrick S. Tomlinson! The Roundtable Podcast yes 38:46 http://www.roundtablepodcast.com/2013/04/wandering-around-in-confusion-2013-pt-i-of-ii/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=wandering-around-in-confusion-2013-pt-i-of-ii http://www.roundtablepodcast.com/2013/04/wandering-around-in-confusion-2013-pt-i-of-ii/#comments Wed, 10 Apr 2013 06:01:11 +0000 Dave Robison http://www.roundtablepodcast.com/?p=2544 http://www.roundtablepodcast.com/2013/04/wandering-around-in-confusion-2013-pt-i-of-ii/feed/ 3 writing, David Robison, Ben Delano, creativity, antagonists Wandering Around in CONfusion 2013 hosted by Dave Robison and Ben Delano, and featuring Saladin Ahmed, Peter V. Brett, Myke Cole, Carrie Harris, Jim C. Hines, and Kat Howard Join Dave Robison and Ben Delano as they explore the insights and experience offered by Saladin Ahmed, Peter V. Brett, Myke Cole, Carrie Harris, Jim C. Hines, and Kat Howard regarding this one simple question: What is your ideal antagonist? The Roundtable Podcast yes 28:06 http://www.roundtablepodcast.com/2013/04/workshop-episode-56-guest-host-john-anealio/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=workshop-episode-56-guest-host-john-anealio http://www.roundtablepodcast.com/2013/04/workshop-episode-56-guest-host-john-anealio/#comments Tue, 09 Apr 2013 06:01:07 +0000 Dave Robison http://www.roundtablepodcast.com/?p=2537 http://www.roundtablepodcast.com/2013/04/workshop-episode-56-guest-host-john-anealio/feed/ 3 writing, David Robison, Brion Humphrey, creativity, John Anealio, Patrick Toner Workshop Episode 56 with Guest Host John Anealio, Guest Writer Patrick Toner, and hosts Brion Humphrey and Dave Robison John Anealio - renowned musician, composer, and songwriter of geek anthems covered in his albums "Laser Zombie Robot Love" and "Sci-Fi Songs" AND co-host at the fabulous Functional Nerds Podcast - returns to the Big Chair and just in the nick of time! Today, we make Roundtable history as we workshop a SONG! Patrick Toner, a man of diverse and distinguished talents, comes to the Roundtable with a fabulous idea for a song and you know us... we just can't say no. Thank goodness we have John on hand to help us explore these uncharted waters and, while there's a fair amount of splashing and flailing about on our part, I still think we managed some Literary Gold! The Roundtable Podcast yes 1:06:34 http://www.roundtablepodcast.com/2013/04/20-minutes-with-john-anealio/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=20-minutes-with-john-anealio http://www.roundtablepodcast.com/2013/04/20-minutes-with-john-anealio/#comments Fri, 05 Apr 2013 06:01:47 +0000 Dave Robison http://www.roundtablepodcast.com/?p=2527 http://www.roundtablepodcast.com/2013/04/20-minutes-with-john-anealio/feed/ 2 writing, David Robison, Brion Humphrey, creativity, John Anealio John Anealio - Musician, composer and songwriter of such classics as "Steampunk Girl", "George R. R. Martin is Not Your Bitch" and so much more - joins Dave Robison and Brion Humphrey for this Showcase Episode John Anealio - musician, composer, and geek balladeer who has crafted such classics as "Steampunk Girl", "George RR Martin is Not Your Bitch", and so many more - is not someone you'd expect to find on a writing podcast. And yet, John's life of exploring the creation and performance of music has given him some astonishing experiences and insights into the storyteller's craft. On top of those credentials, he has massive geek and literary cred from his tenure as founder and co-host of the fabulous Functional Nerds podcast! Brion and I were delighted to share a marvelous 20(ish) minutes of conversation with John, exploring the parallels of music and literature, his approach to the craft of storytelling through music, and more! The Roundtable Podcast yes 36:09 http://www.roundtablepodcast.com/2013/04/workshop-episode-55-guest-host-patrick-e-mclean/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=workshop-episode-55-guest-host-patrick-e-mclean http://www.roundtablepodcast.com/2013/04/workshop-episode-55-guest-host-patrick-e-mclean/#comments Tue, 02 Apr 2013 06:01:42 +0000 Dave Robison http://www.roundtablepodcast.com/?p=2514 http://www.roundtablepodcast.com/2013/04/workshop-episode-55-guest-host-patrick-e-mclean/feed/ 5 writing, David Robison, Ryan Stevenson, creativity, Patrick McLean, Patrick Lewis Workshop Episode 55 with Guest Host Patrick E. McLean, Guest Writer Patrick Lewis, and hosts Ryan Stevenson and Dave Robison Patrick E. McLean - author of "Unkillable" and "How to Succeed in Evil" and founder of Good Words (Right Order) - returns to apply his unique insights and experience towards helping Ryan Stevenson and I workshop a delicious tale served up by writer, and vocal performer Patrick Lewis. Patrick brings a SciFi tale of corporate corruption, betrayal, all centered around a really sweet caper. It's Ocean's Eleven set in the far future and you know we're gonna have some fun exploring the intricacies of complex characters, crossed motivations, and making everything works out in the end... which is, or course, where everyone finds the huge stack of Literary Gold for the taking! The Roundtable Podcast yes 1:04:43 http://www.roundtablepodcast.com/2013/03/episode-schedule-april-2013/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=episode-schedule-april-2013 http://www.roundtablepodcast.com/2013/03/episode-schedule-april-2013/#comments Sun, 31 Mar 2013 06:01:30 +0000 Dave Robison http://www.roundtablepodcast.com/?p=2504 http://www.roundtablepodcast.com/2013/03/episode-schedule-april-2013/feed/ 1 http://www.roundtablepodcast.com/2013/03/20-minutes-with-patrick-e-mclean/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=20-minutes-with-patrick-e-mclean http://www.roundtablepodcast.com/2013/03/20-minutes-with-patrick-e-mclean/#comments Fri, 29 Mar 2013 06:01:10 +0000 Dave Robison http://www.roundtablepodcast.com/?p=2495 http://www.roundtablepodcast.com/2013/03/20-minutes-with-patrick-e-mclean/feed/ 1 writing, David Robison, Ryan Stevenson, creativity, Patrick McLean Patrick E. McLean - author of "Unkillable", founder of Good Words (Right Order)", and more - joins Dave Robison and Ryan Stevenson for this Showcase Episode Patrick E. McLean isn't really all that interested in how things have been done. Sure, it's useful for a sense of context and perspective, but if you're going to imagine a new future, you simply can't let "convention" get in the way. As the author of "Unkillable" and the "How to Succeed in Evil" series of fiction as well as the founder of "Good Words (Right Order)", Patrick has stepped boldly off the path and, in doing so, discovered a wealth of insight and inspiration. During this 20(ish) minutes of discourse he shares generously of both with Ryan Stevenson and myself, discussing the "work" of creativity, the value of performance in the context of writing, how things go right (and wrong) and so much more! The Roundtable Podcast yes 37:39